Top 10 things to do this week

Here are some of the best things happening this week in Cincinnati and the northern suburbs.

Marlon Wayans

The youngest Wayans sibling is now 46 years old. His notable film and TV performances over the last three decades include "In Living Color," "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka," "Mo' Money," "Requiem for a Dream," and "Fifty Shades of Black." He is currently starring in his own NBC sitcom, "Marlon." See him perform stand-up at the Funny Bone at Liberty Center, 7518 Bales St., A-120, Liberty Twp., on Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35-$45. For more information, call 513-779-5233 or visit www.liberty.funnybone.com.

Rumours: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

This national touring band bills itself as the premier Fleetwood Mac tribute act. Promising precise harmonies and instrumentation, they named themselves after the original band's most successful album, the 1977 release that produced such universally known songs as "Go Your Own Way" and "Dreams." See them at Live at the Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, on Aug. 31 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20-$35. For more information, call 513-616-2640 or visit www.liveattheludlowgarage.com.

Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin

Five Finger Death Punch is an unapologetically gung-ho metal band who released their seventh album, "And Justice For None," last May. The more soulful Breaking Benjamin also released a new album, their sixth, last April, called "Ember." Nothing More and Bad Wolves will open. See them at Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, on Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30-$100. For more information, call (513) 232-6220 or visit www.riverbend.org.

Happy Hour on the Hill: Yappy Hour

Ever feel guilty about leaving your dog at home while you go to a Happy Hour? Thanks to 2018 being the Year of the Dog in the Chinese calendar, Pyramid Hill is throwing a special "yappy hour," which includes drinks and doggie treats while you and your dog make friends with fellow animal lovers and their dogs. Check it out at the Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton, on Aug. 29 from 5-8 p.m. Admission is free for members and $8 for non-members. For more information, call 513-863-8336 or visit www.pyramidhill.org.

Donut Trail Cycle Challenge

If you still fantasize that you can exercise your way out of a bad diet, this is the ideal event for you. Bring your bike, choose between two courses, and pedal at your own pace. Along the way will be 12 Yum Zones, where you can eat as many (or as few) donut holes as you like. Registration includes swag and there's a costume contest, so dressing in donut-inspired attire is highly recommended. Check it out at Marcum Park, 106 N. 2nd St., Hamilton, on Sept. 1 from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration is $45-$65. For more information, visit www.donuttrailchallenge.com.

Hamilton Nightglow

This special nocturnal run will be well-lighted, we assure you. Choose from a 10K, a half marathon, a full marathon, or two and four-person relays. Hydration stations will be plentiful, and the marathons can be used as qualifiers for various future events such as the Boston Marathon. The start and finish line is the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, on Sept. 1. Individual races start at 6 p.m. Relay races start at 7:30 p.m. Registration is $65-$200. For more information, visit www.hamiltonnightglow.com.

Rhonda Vincent, The Richard Lynch Band

This special country and bluegrass concert will feature Rhonda Vincent and the Rage and the Richard Lynch Band. Rhonda Vincent is a Grammy winner and the "Queen of Bluegrass." She has released 16 albums, the latest being 2014's "Only Me." Richard Lynch is a Lebanon-born country singer/songwriter who released his third album, "Mending Fences," in 2017. The show is a benefit for the Love Tattoo Foundation, which assists veterans with physical or mental wounds. Check it out at the Warren County Fairgrounds, 665 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon, on Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. Admission is $30-$40. For more information, call 615-232-4614 or visit www.lovetattoofoundation.org.

Counting Crows, Live

This 1990s double bill includes the famously sentimental Counting Crows (“Round Here,” “Mr. Jones” and the alt-rockers, Live (“I Alone,” “Lightning Crashes”). The Counting Crows are commemorating the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough 1993 debut, “August and Everything After.” They’ve released six albums since, the last being 2014’s “Somewhere Under Wonderland.” Live has released eight albums, the last being 2014’s “The Turn.” See them at Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, on Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $29.50-$99.50. For more information, call (513) 232-6220 or visit www.riverbend.org.

Cincy Beerfest

The summer version of this annual craft beer festival will feature brews from more than 100 local and national breweries. There will be two tasting sessions and live music throughout. Proceeds, as usual, will go to the Big Joe Duskin Music Education Foundation. Check it out at Great American Ballpark, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, on Sept. 1 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. and 8-11 p.m. Tickets are $45-$50, and early bird tickets are available. Designated driver tickets are $20. For more information, visit www.cincybeerfest.com.

2018 Ohio Renaissance Festival

Take a step back in time once again to 16th-century England, as you wander through 30 acres of full-armored jousting, dueling swordsmen, pirates, peasants, jugglers, and artisans while munching on hearty food straight off the bone. There will be nearly 100 daily shows on 14 stages, games and rides, themed weekends, and you might even witness a wedding or two. Check it out at 10542 E. State Route 73, Waynesville, from Sept. 1-Oct. 28. Festival hours are 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day Monday. Tickets are $23 (adults), $9.50 (children aged 5-12), and free for children 5 and younger. For more information, call 513-897-7000 or visit www.renfestival.com.

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