This weekend brings us gangsters, comedians, and practically everyone in between. 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!
John Leon: Music and Mountains
5th Street Gallery, 55 West 5th St., downtown
Fri 21 Aug, 5:30-10pm
FREE
Internationally recognized sculptor and Sharonville resident John Leon will show works in bronze, stone, and wood. One group of works is inspired by music and musicians; another uses the reclining female form to evoke mountains. -VL
Brew Ha Ha!
Sawyer Point Park, downtown
Fri 21 Aug-Sat 22 Aug, times vary
FREE+cost of beer
Cincinnati has a proud brewing history and this event pays tribute to it. Brew Ha Ha is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together great comedic acts and a wide variety of beers to sample. -QCS
A Family Arts Celebration
Findlay Market, Over-the-Rhine
Sat 22 Aug, 9am-noon
FREE
Activities include performances, hands-on arts and crafts and information about educational and family arts programs, plus a book signing with Liz Tilton, author of "Cincinnati's Historic Findlay Market." All activities take place on the Elm Street Esplanade. -VL
Newport Historical Walking Tour: Gangsters, Gamblers & Girls
Sat 22 Aug; 11am, 1pm, 5pm, 7pm
tour starts at The Syndicate, 56 East 5th St., Newport
$15; reservations recommended
The walking tour lasts 90 minutes, starting with a presentation inside The Syndicate. The tour then transitions to the streets outside, where it is led by at least two guides in gangster regalia. -VL
Fountain Square P&G Movie Night: Bee Movie/Independence Day
Fountain Square, downtown
Sat 22 Aug, 7:30pm
Saturday, August 22
FREE
This weekend there is a special movie presentation. Because 4th of July events were cancelled due to rain, the special enhanced version of the movie Independence Day will be shown at 9pm complete with fireworks. Bee Movie will be shown at 7:30pm. -QCS
Mayor Mallory Neighborhood Movie Night: Madagascar 2
Drake Park, 5800 Red Bank Rd.
Sat 22 Aug, 8:30-10:30pm
Saturday, August 22
FREE
The family friendly movie Madagascar 2 will be shown beginning at dusk, around 9:15pm. Concessions will be sold, but you are invited to bring your own picnic basket/cooler and blanket and chairs to view and enjoy the movie. -QCS
Koala Fires. Tomorrow. Fountain Square. 8pm.
There's also Mt. Adams Cinema in the City featuring the 1940 move A Philadelphia Story. The movie is shown free at Seasongood Pavilion and starts at dusk on Friday night.
And Sunday over in Newport there is the annual car show, and new this year is the corresponding Superbad Bike Show from 11a-7p on Monmouth Street. (UrbanCincy will be covering the bike show!)