Coming Attractions

Don’t miss these performances this summer and beyond

BEHRINGER-CRAWFORD MUSEUM

1600 Montague Road

Covington, KY 41011 bcmuseum.org

A showcase of family-friendly tunes at a price to match, “Music@BCM” returns to the Behringer-Crawford Museum Thursday nights running June through August. Be sure to bring a lawn chair and enjoy the annual outdoor concert series. Arrive early and check out the museum itself and enjoy the trails, a scenic overlook and more in the heart of Devou Park.

The Carnegie

1028 Scott Street

Covington, KY 41011 thecarnegie.com

The Carnegie has three great shows set to take the stage as part of its Summer Theatre Series running July through August.

Inspired by true events and featuring music by Cyndi Lauper, Broadway hit “Kinky Boots” (running June 30-Aug. 19), tells the tale of a drag queen and a shoe factory owner who form an unlikely friendship. This will be followed by “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill” (July 15 through Aug. 20), a one-woman show about the music of the late Billie Holliday with the classic “Guys and Dolls”(July 29–Aug. 18) bringing a perennial favorite to The Carnegie.

Cincinnati Ballet

1801 Gilbert Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45202 cballet.org

Ready to experience something bold? Head to the Cincinnati Ballet June 9-18 for its Bold Moves Festival featuring five productions offered in two separate programs.

Cincinnati Ballet artistic collaborator Jennifer Archibald’s “SIT” will be joined by performances of Val Caniparoli’s “Ibsen’s House” and legendary choreographer William Forsythe’s “In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated.” Also on the bill are performances of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s “Written and Forgotten” and Garrett Smith’s “Façades.”

Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park

962 Mt. Adams Circle

Mt. Adams, OH 45202 cincyplay.com

Two productions are set to make their world premieres at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park this spring.

A comedy by Nathan Alan Davis, “Origin Story” details a young mixed-race woman who seeks to discover her parents (and in the process, her lineage) while suffering the fate of a grinding office job. Runs May 20-June 25. Seeking a more Western flair? June 3-25 experience playwright Karen Zacarías’ culturally authentic take on Jack Schaefer’s classic tale of the mysterious ex-gunfighter known simply as “Shane.”

Kentucky Symphony Orchestra

kyso.org

The KSO has plenty of nostalgic music on tap for its 29th Summer Series in Northern Kentucky.

“Boogie Nights” brings back 1970’s disco music, fashion and dancing on July 8 and 9. Looking for something more classical? On Aug. 5–6, “Too Hot to Handel” offers the familiar music of Handel with opportunities for audience participation. Classic television returns on Sept. 2 and 3 with “TV Guide,” a fun exploration of TV and cartoon theme songs from the 1950s–1990s.

Concerts are 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at Devou Park in Covington and Sundays at the Tower Park Amphitheater in Fort Thomas.