family-oriented fitness events that take place throughout the weekend, including the P&G Health & Fitness Expo.
Zoo Babies May 1–31, 2016 Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden 513-281-4700 | cincinnatizoo.org Meet the newest arrivals at the zoo.
TORUK: The First Flight May 4–8, 2016 U.S. Bank Arena 513-421-4111 | usbankarena.com Inspired by James Cameron’s Avatar, the Cirque Du Soleil live show brings you into a magical world.
Party in the Park Wednesdays, May 4–August 17, 2016 Yeatman’s Cove 513-579-3111 | party-in-the-park.com FREE A summertime tradition, this weekly riverfront party features beer, wine and live music.
Appalachian Festival May 6–8, 2016 Coney Island 513-251-3378 | appalachianfestival.org Celebrate the region’s rich Appalachian heritage. This festival is full of old-time music, handmade crafts, food and fun.
Curiosity Saturday Saturdays, May–August, 2016 Washington Park 513-621-4400 | washingtonpark.org FREE Kid-friendly activities the whole family is sure to love!
Crafty Supermarket May 7, 2016 Clifton Cultural Arts Center craftysupermarket.com FREE This juried indie craft show features artists and crafters from all over the country.
Cincy-Cinco Festival May 7 & 8, 2016 Fountain Square cincy-cinco.com FREE Celebrate on the Square with festive music, margaritas and caprianas.
Evgeny Kissin presented by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra May 8, 2016 Music Hall 513-381-3300 | cincinnatisymphony.org A one-night-only performance by Grammywinning pianist Evgeny Kissin. SPRING / SUMMER 2016
Cabaret
Midwest MIND, Body & Beauty Expo
May 10–22, 2016 Aronoff Center for the Arts 513-621-2787 | cincinnati.broadway.com The acclaimed Broadway classic returns! Other 2016 productions include Disney’s Newsies (March 1–13), The Book of Mormon (March 29–April 3) and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (April 20–24).
May 27–29, 2016 Woodlawn Community Center 513-375-7622 | mmbbexpo.com The Midwest MIND, Body & Beauty Expo is where natural hair and beauty, health and wellness and learning converge. On Memorial Day weekend, bring the family to this unique event.
Maifest
Taste of Cincinnati
May 13–15, 2016 MainStrasse Village 859-491-0458 | mainstrasse.org FREE This festival celebrates the arrival of spring. The 37th annual festival will feature fabulous food, arts and crafts booths and entertainment, ranging from traditional German music to rock and roll.
May 28–30, 2016 Downtown Cincinnati 513-579-3187 | tasteofcincinnati.com FREE One of the nation’s longest-running culinary arts festivals. Guests will be delighted by the culinary temptations, live music and more during Memorial Day Weekend.
Jazz, Arts & Wine Festival
May 31, 2016 U.S. Bank Arena 513-421-4111 | usbankarena.com Breakout artists and Ohio natives Twenty One Pilots take the stage. Other performances at U.S. Bank Arena include Rihanna, Billy Joel, Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber.
May 13 & 14, 2016 Newport on the Levee 859-291-0550 | newportonthelevee.com FREE Music, art and wine lovers are invited to this two-day festival.
Florence Freedom May 13–September 1, 2016 UC Health Stadium 859-594-4487 | florencefreedom.com Northern Kentucky’s minor league baseball team kicks off its season against the Windy City Thunderbolts.
May Festival May 20–22, 27 & 28, 2016 Music Hall and Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption 513-381-3300 | mayfestival.com Featuring the May Festival Chorus and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, it is the oldest continuous choral festival in the Western hemisphere.
City Flea May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20 Washington Park thecityflea.com FREE Cincinnati’s urban flea market features local artists, food vendors and more.
LIVE at the Levee Summer Concert Series May 26–September 8, 2016 newportonthelevee.com FREE The 16-week-long concert series with feature headliners like The Naked Karate Girls, Soul Girls and The Rusty Griswolds on the Levee every Thursday.
Twenty One Pilots
Cincinnati Fringe Festival May 31–June 11, 2016 Multiple venues, downtown 513-300-5669 | cincyfringe.com Produced by Know Theatre of Cincinnati, this festival draws local, regional, national and international artists who invade downtown and Over-the-Rhine for 12 days of artistic expression in mediums including theater, dance, music, poetry, visual art and film.
PNC Summer Music Series May 31–September 22, 2016 Fountain Square 513-621-4400 | myfountainsquare.com FREE Enjoy live music on the Square all summer long.
Dixie Chicks June 1, 2016 Riverbend Music Center 513-232-6220 | riverbend.org Rock on with the Dixie Chicks at this popular summer concert venue. Other performers during the summer include 5 Seconds of Summer (July 26), Journey and The Doobie Brothers (July 29) and Josh Groban with Sarah McLachlan (August 12).
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