10 best things to do in Greater Cincinnati this week, including a ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ country star

Trace Adkins, country and reality show star, will perform at the Jack Cincinnati Casino on June 28. CONTRIBUTED

Trace Adkins, country and reality show star, will perform at the Jack Cincinnati Casino on June 28. CONTRIBUTED

Ten things to do in the Greater Cincinnati region this week:

Trace Adkins

This country singer arguably expanded his audience when he finished as runner-up on “The Celebrity Apprentice” in 2008. He released his 16th album, “Something’s Going On,” in 2017. See him at the Jack Cincinnati Casino, 1000 Broadway St., Cincinnati, on June 28 at 8 p.m. For more information and ticket prices, call (513) 252-0777 or visit www.jacksentertainment.com/cincinnati

Summer Soiree Wedding Showcase

Brides-to-be are encouraged to bring their posse down to this wedding showcase that includes a fashion show, vendors, a tour of the outdoor ceremony space at Cornerstone Manor and the hotel, Indigo Pass. There’s also a scavenger hunt. Brides who complete it receive a Day of Emergency Kit. Check it out at the The Windamere, 2 S. Main St., Middletown, on June 23 from noon-4 p.m. Admission is $7-$21. For more information, visit the Summer Soiree Wedding Showcase Facebook page.

Lebanon Garden Tour 2019

This garden tour includes five private gardens alongside century-old homes in the historic neighborhood of Floraville. You will also see the public gardens of Glendower Mansion, Lebanon Train Station, and Cedar City Park. Meet at the Lebanon Train Station, 198 S. Broadway Road, Lebanon, on June 23 at 11 a.m. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 513-932-3430 or visit the Lebanon Garden Tour 2019 Facebook page.

Mudd Fest

Puddle of Mudd, of “Blurry” and “Drift & Die” fame, will headline this nu-metal fest which also includes Saliva, Trapt, Saving Abel, and Tantric. See them at Riverfront Live, 4343 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, on June 23 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35. For more information, call 513-321-2572 or visit www.riverfrontlivecincy.com

Mykal Rose, Sly and Robbie

Mykal Rose, the Grammy-winning reggae singer, will share the stage with Sly and Robbie, the acclaimed Jamaican rhythm section and production duo. See them at Riverfront Live, 4343 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, on June 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. For more information, call 513-321-2572 or visit www.riverfrontlivecincy.com

“Romeo and Juliet”

The Cincinnati Opera will stage Charles Gounod’s (“Ave Maria”) operatic version of Shakespeare’s classic romantic tragedy at Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, on June 27 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35-$190. For more information, call 513-744-3344 or visit www.cincinnatipops.org.

Jimmie Vaughan

Jimmie Vaughan is a Grammy-winning blues/rock guitarist and the elder brother of the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughan. After a distinguished run with the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Vaughan has released eight solo albums since 1994. See him at Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Cincinnati, on June 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30-$45. For more information, call 513-977-8838 or visit www.memorialhallotr.com.

Dustbowl Revival

This eight-piece orchestral band mixes modern and old-timey Americana sounds. See them at RiversEdge Amphitheater, 116 Dayton St., Hamilton, on June 27 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.riversedgelive.com.

Guided by Voices

Guided by Voices, one of the greatest indie rock bands in the world as well as Dayton’s prodigal sons, released their umpteenth album, “Sweating the Plague,” this year. Their Cincinnati show is sold out, but tickets are still available at secondary outlets. See them at the Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Cincinnati, on June 28 at 8 p.m. For more information, call 513-345-7981 or visit www.woodwardtheater.com.

Dark Star Orchestra

This Grateful Dead tribute band is known for recreating, song by song, arrangement by arrangement, the highly improvisational live shows the Dead performed for 30 years. See them at Riverfront Live, 4343 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, on June 29 at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 (advance), and $30 (day of show). For more information, call 513-321-2572 or visit www.riverfrontlivecincy.com.

Ohio Anime 2019

This anime convention will feature celebrity voice actors such as Greg Baldwin (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”) and Megan Hollingshead (“Pokémon”). There will also be plenty of cosplay, workshops, and panels. Check it out at the Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati, on June 29 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tickets are $10 (advance) and $15 (day of event). For more information, visit www.animeohio.com.

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