KISS: End of the Road Tour
You may have to see it (or not see it) to believe it, but this is supposedly the legendary rock band’s final tour. Their last album, their 20th overall, was 2012’s “Monster.” See them at Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, on Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $39.50-$250. For more information, call (513) 232-6220 or visit www.riverbend.org.
Why Don’t We
This pop group is extending their tour in support of their 2018 debut album, “8 Letters.” See them at PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $43-$83. For more information, call (513) 232-6220 or visit www.riverbend.org.
Shakespeare in the Park
If you haven’t made it to a Shakespeare in the Park performance yet this summer, time is running out. Come out for a performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” a comic fantasy that shows the lighter side of the Bard (i.e. nobody dies a bloody death). See it at Uptown Memorial Park, 4 N. Main St., Oxford, on Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. There is no admission cost. For more information, call 513-524-8506 or visit www.enjoyoxford.org.
Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band
The longest-running Michael Jackson tribute act includes a full complement of musicians, a team of dancers and, of course, a stand-in for the King of Pop himself to recreate the Michael Jackson catalog from the Jackson 5 era on up. Dance moves, costumes, and choreography will be meticulous reproduced. See it at RiversEdge Amphitheater, 295 N. 2nd St., Hamilton, on Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. There is no admission cost. For more information, call 513-785-7015 or visit www.riversedgelive.com or www.whosbadmusic.com.
Tasting 101: New England Bake
One of Butler County’s premier steak and seafood joints is throwing a summer picnic clam bake, featuring a variety of New England seafood, New England beers, and mixed cocktails. Check it out at Jags Steak & Seafood, 5980 West Chester Road, West Chester, on Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $80. For more information, call (513) 860-5353 or www.jags.com
Cincinnati Tattoo Arts Convention
The world’s largest tattoo arts convention tour returns to Cincinnati. You can be tattooed by the best artists in the region, the country, and the world. If you’re an artist yourself, vendors will be selling tattoo-related supplies. The convention will also feature clothing, jewelry, artwork, a slide-show presentation, and live human suspension. Check it out at the Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Cincinnati, on Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Hours are 2 p.m.-midnight Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday, and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $20 (single day) and $40 (three-day pass). For more information, call 513-439-7300 or visit villainarts.com.
Labor Day Weekend Campout
Summer is over, so if you’re a camping enthusiast, there’s no better last hurrah than this weekend of canoeing, hiking, archery, fishing and more. Check it out at the Caesar Creek State Park Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, on Aug. 30-Sept. 2. For more information, call 513-897-3055 or email caesarnaturecenter@gmail.com.
Hamilton Nightglow
This rare evening run (well-lit, we promise) offers a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 2-4 person relays. Custom T-shirts, a finisher medal, and a safe course are also included. The Nightglow is considered a Boston Marathon qualifier. Meet at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, on Aug. 31 at 4 p.m. Registration is $50-$110. For more information, visit www.hamiltonnightglow.com.
Cincinnati Hispanic Fest
This award-winning cultural festival has been raising money for needy Latino families for 26 years. The fest is two days of Latin American food, folkloric dancing, live music, and more. Check it out at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 7801 Anthony Wayne Ave., Cincinnati, on Aug. 31-Sept. 1. There is no admission cost, but parking is $10 per vehicle. For more information, call 513-277-0391 or visit www.cincinnatihispanicfest.org.
2019 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 Aug. 31-Oct. 27. Festival hours are 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day Monday. Tickets are $19-$23 (adults), $7.50-$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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