
Lots and lots going on this weekend, in Over-the-Rhine and beyond. Feel free to add your own events in the comments and, if there's something happening in the near future that you think our readers would like to know about, email us at events [at] buycincy [dot] com. Enjoy your weekend!
Panegyri Festival
Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 7000 Winton Rd., Cincinnati
Fri 26 Jun-Sun 28 Jun, hours vary
FREE-$2
The annual festival of Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church offers "authentic Greek cuisine, pastries, music, dancing, trip raffle, games and amusement rides." Free parking is available at St. Xavier High School. Admission is $2, free for children under five. -QCS
Exposed: Top 100 Secret Artists of 2008
ArtWorks Gallery, 811 Race St., downtown
Fri 26 Jun, 6-9pm
FREE
Check out over 70 new works by artists who were among the Top 100 in last year's Secret ArtWorks fundraiser, including Steven Powers, Brian Joiner, Kris Cummings, Adam Mysock, Tim Parsley, Donna Talerico, Richard Luschek, Carmen Bush, Mark Harris, Carmel Buckley, and Mary Jo Bole. -VL
Final Friday
Main St. between Central Parkway and Liberty St., and Pendleton Art Center, Over-the-Rhine
Fri 26 Jun, 6-11pm-ish
FREE
Check out the art openings at old and new Main St. galleries, including Permafringe Gallery, 1305 Gallery and, of course, the Pendleton Art Center a few blocks away. -VL
VINE-L Friday
Vine St. between Central Parkway and 14th St., Over-the-Rhine
Fri 26 Jun, 6-10pm-ish
FREE
Stop by the various businesses [including Park+Vine, Venice on Vine, MiCA 12/v, and Joseph Williams Home] along Vine St. for art exhibits, food, drink, and live music in this brand-new complement to OTR's Final Friday. -VL
Paddlefest
Coney Island and Serpentine Wall, Cincinnati
Fri 26 Jun-Sat 27 Jun, hours vary
FREE-cost varies
On Friday at Coney Island there will be an EXPO and festival with vendors, exhibits, food, beer, and live music. Music starts at 5:00 PM. The Paddlefest down the river to downtown begins at 7am on Saturday with the beginning of the race and at 8:45am for the leisurely float to the Serpentine Wall. Cost varies depending on race and non-race entries but you must pre-register for the paddle. Events on Friday and at the finish line are free. -QCS
WestFest
Harrison Ave., Downtown Cheviot
Sat 27 Jun-Sun 28 Jun, hours vary
FREE
Enjoy food, beer garden, pickle eating contest, music on two stages, games, rides and arts and crafts. The event is free with fees for rides. There is a special kids' zone sponsored by Cheviot United Methodist Church. Check website for times and further details including parking lots for free shuttles. -QCS





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