CMF Weekend: Things to Do in Cincinnati July 23-27 - Page 2
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It’s the weekend we wait for all summer….
Cincinnati Music Festival is here!
The streets, rooftops, and riverfront are filled with major BLACK energy as artists, fans, and travelers take over the city. Between day parties, live broadcasts, cultural pop-ups, and back-to-back performances, the city’s pulse is on fire starting Wednesday.
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Here’s a list of events happening in Cincinnati this weekend:
1. Wednesday: Bengals Training Camp 2025
Kettering Health Practice Fields
2. Reggae Wednesday
Washington Park | 7PM–9PM
3. Frankie Beverly: The Man in White Exhibit (Ongoing)
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center | Opens July 23
4. Thursday: Rickey Smiley Morning Show Live Broadcast (Free)
Fountain Square | 6AM–10AM
5. Thursday: Visit Cincy Marketplace
Fountain Square | 11AM–5PM
6. Thursday: Cincinnati Music Festival Night 1 – A Celebration of Hip-Hop
Andrew J Brady Music Center
7. Thursday: Glier’s Goettafest (Opening Day)
Newport on the Levee | Opens at 5PM
8. Friday: Rickey Smiley Morning Show Live Broadcast (Free)
Fountain Square | 6AM–10AM
9. Friday: Festival513 (Free)
The Banks | All Day
10. Friday: Culture, Creativity & Connections: LL Cool J, Daphnée Duplaix, Keith D. Robinson + more
Freedom Center | 12:30PM
11. Friday: P.T.O. Day Party
Revel OTR | 2PM–6PM
12. Friday: Cincinnati Music Festival – Friday Night Lineup
Paycor Stadium
13. Friday: Cincinnati Reds Fireworks Friday
Great American Ball Park | 7PM Game
14. Friday: Rob Schneider (Comedy Show)
Funny Bone Liberty | 7:30PM & 10PM
15. Friday: The Official Music Fest After Party: Pt. 1
LoVe on Fourth | Doors at 10PM
16. Saturday: Festival513 (Free)
The Banks | All Day
17. Saturday: Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Induction & Celebration
Andrew J Brady Music Center | 12PM
18. Saturday: All White Day Party Hosted by Larenz Tate
Contemporary Arts Center | 1PM–5PM
19. Saturday: BIG3 Basketball: Summer in the City
Heritage Bank Center
20. Saturday: On The B-Side Day Party
Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge | 3PM–7PM
21. Saturday: Cincinnati Music Festival – Saturday Night Lineup
Paycor Stadium
