Weekly entertainment guide: Upcoming local things to do

The Oxford Chamber of Commerce will host its 16th annual Wine & Craft Beer Festival from2 to 10 p.m. May 31, 2025 in Uptown Memorial Park and on High Street in Oxford. CONTRIBUTED

The Oxford Chamber of Commerce will host its 16th annual Wine & Craft Beer Festival from2 to 10 p.m. May 31, 2025 in Uptown Memorial Park and on High Street in Oxford. CONTRIBUTED

The following is a list of things to do in Butler and Warren counties. Submit events to journalnews@coxinc.com or visit journal-news.com/events.

TODAY

  • Red Door Community Concert, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 25 E. Walnut, Oxford. 12:15 p.m. TrioAperitif: Phillip Roberts, piano; Anne Misener, violin; Michael Ronstadt, cello. Free
  • Ink and Drink at Pyramid Hill, at 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. 6-8 p.m. This program is for adults 21 and older. pyramidhill.org

TODAY AND SATURDAY

  • Queen of Peace Festival, at 2550 Millville Ave., Hamilton. 6 p.m. to midnight today, and 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday
  • The Oxford Cooperative Theatre Company present “Pollyanna,” at Cobblestone Community Church, 4191 Kehr Road, Oxford. 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets $10 at the door. Cash only.

SATURDAY

  • Jazzercise, at Miami Hamilton Downtown Center, 221 High St. 9 a.m. For more information, call 262-227-7841 or email mariannemagee@comcast.net.
  • Dogs & Doughnuts at Pyramid Hill, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. 10 a.m. pyramidhill.org
  • Hamilton Ohio Pride Festival, at Marcum Park, Hamilton. Noon to 7 p.m. The annual rally and march will begin at 11 a.m. at Rotary Park, then march along the sidewalks to Marcum Park.
  • Oxford Wine & Craft Beer Festival, at Uptown Memorial Park, 4 N. Main Street, and on High Street, Oxford. 2-10 p.m. oxfordwinefestival.com
  • Founder’s Day Walk, in Olde West Chester, Cincinnati-Dayton Road, West Chester Twp. 2-6 p.m. westchesteroh.org
  • Keehner Park Concert Series, at 7211 Barret Road, West Chester Twp. 7 p.m. Bring a blanket, chairs and a picnic to enjoy live music on the lawn.

SUNDAY

  • Ballet Etoiles present “Coppélia,” at Fairfield Freshman Auditorium, 8790 N. Gilmore Road. 2:30 and 6 p.m. Performed by dancers of West Chester Academy along with guest artist, Patrick Lennon of Dayton Ballet. westchesteracademy.com

TUESDAY

  • Down Home, Downtown, at Miami Hamilton Downtown Center, 221 High St. 7 p.m. The Shari and Lonnie Hamilton Band is performing

WEDNESDAY

  • Golden Years Senior Expo, at Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. A free event for those who are 55 and older, and their caregivers. fairfield-city.org
  • Summer Concert Series at The Lodge at VOA, at 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester. 6-9 p.m. Free, voalodge.com
  • Free Yoga on the Green, at Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive. 6-7 p.m. Free for the whole family. fairfield-city.org

THURSDAY

  • The Takeover Concert, at The Square @ Union Centre, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester Twp. 6-9 p.m. Free
  • Live After Five Summer Concert, at Liberty Center, 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Twp. 6-9 p.m.
  • Uptown Oxford Music Series, at Oxford Memorial Park, 2 E. High St., Oxford. 7 p.m. Music by Fleetwood Gold
  • Groovin’ on the Green, at Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. 7 p.m. Blessid Union of Souls

JUNE 7

  • Union Centre Food Truck Rally, at 9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester Twp. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. ucbma.com
  • First Friday @ First Methodist Concert Series, 120 S. Broad St., Middletown. Noon, feature the progressive bluegrass band “My Brother’s Keeper,” free, 513-423-4629
  • Freedom Summer Program, behind Kumler Chapel, 650 Western College Drive, Oxford. 4 p.m. Isabella Obradovich ‘26 will share her artwork and the Finding Freedom Summer Traveling Exhibit will be displayed.
  • Music in Mason, at Mason Downtown Plaza, Mason. 6 p.m. Music by Denim Deluxe, and Danny Frazier Band.
  • Movies in the Park, at Douglass Park, Middletown. Family activities start at 7 p.m. Movie at dusk. Showing Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
  • Maggie Rose and Crowe Boys, at RiversEdge at Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St., Hamilton. 7 p.m. Free
  • Oxford Outdoor Movies, at Oxford Community Arts Center, Pavilion, 10 S. College Ave. Movie begins at dusk. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Showing “The NeverEnding Story.”

JUNE 8

  • Yoga in the Park, at Uptown Pavilion, Oxford. 9 a.m. Bring your mat.
  • Jazzercise, at Miami Hamilton Downtown Center, 221 High St. 9 a.m. For more information, call 262-227-7841 or email mariannemagee@comcast.net.
  • Hamilton Flea, at Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St., Hamilton. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Family Fun on the Hill at Pyramid Hill, at 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. pyramidhill.org
  • Monarch Fest 2024, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 7393 Dimmick Road, West Chester Twp. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Kids’ activities, plant sale, live music and more. 513-777-4370
  • Red Brick Miami Fest- Alumni Weekend, at Uptown Park, Oxford. 4:30-10 p.m.
  • Keehner Park Concert Series, at 7211 Barret Road, West Chester Twp. 7 p.m. Bring a blanket, chairs and a picnic to enjoy live music on the lawn.

JUNE 8-9

  • Hueston Woods Arts and Crafts Fair, at the Pioneer Farm, 6934 Brown Road, Oxford. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $5, or $10 per car. Proceeds go to the preservation and educational outreach of the Oxford Museum Association.

JUNE 9

  • Creativa Convergence, at Miami Hamilton Downtown Center, 221 High St. Sign-up for open-mic program begins at 7 p.m. and performances start at 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 10

  • The Street Project, at Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive. 6 p.m. The story about humanity’s relationship to the streets and the global citizen-led fight to make communities safer. Presented by Fairfield Lane Libraries. 513-867-5348

JUNE 12

  • Summer Concert Series at The Lodge at VOA, at 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester. 6-9 p.m. Free, voalodge.com
  • Free Yoga on the Green, at Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive. 6-7 p.m. Free for the whole family. fairfield-city.org
  • SongFarmers, at Miami Hamilton Downtown Center, 221 High St. 7 p.m. An acoustic jam session for all levels.

JUNE 13

  • Sounds at Sunset, at Bellemonte Street, Middletown. 6 p.m. Music by Dee Marie & The Demolition, and Mike Wade & the Nasty Brass Band. Parking available at 2701 Central Ave.
  • The Takeover Concert, at The Square @ Union Centre, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester Twp. 6-9 p.m. Free
  • Live After Five Summer Concert, at Liberty Center, 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Twp. 6-9 p.m.
  • Movies in the Park, at Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive. Food truck and activities start at 6 p.m. Movie starts at 7 p.m. Showing “Lightyear.”
  • Eddie 9V and CFG & The Family, at RiversEdge at Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St., Hamilton. 7 p.m. Free
  • Uptown Oxford Music Series, at Oxford Memorial Park, 2 E. High St., Oxford. 7 p.m.
  • National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting lecture series, at 8070 Tylersville Road. 7 p.m. “Journalism: The Oxygen of Democracy.Featured speaker is Steve Herman. Free but RSVP required. voamuseum.org
  • The Ultimate Elvis Show, with Tyler Christopher, at Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive. 7 p.m. fairfield-city.org

JUNE 14

  • Summer Series for Kids, at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. For children ages 5-12. 1 p.m. pyramidhill.org
  • Fridays by the Lake Concert Series, at Marsh Lake, 6440 River Road, Fairfield. 6-8 p.m. Acoustic music, food trucks and beer

JUNE 15

  • Jazzercise, at Miami Hamilton Downtown Center, 221 High St. 9 a.m. For more information, call 262-227-7841 or email mariannemagee@comcast.net.
  • Fishing Derby at Pyramid Hill, at 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. 10 a.m. to noon. pyramidhill.org
  • Keehner Park Concert Series, at 7211 Barret Road, West Chester Twp. 7 p.m. Bring a blanket, chairs and a picnic to enjoy live music on the lawn.

JUNE 19

  • Summer Concert Series at The Lodge at VOA, at 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester. 6-9 p.m. Free, voalodge.com
  • Free Yoga on the Green, at Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive. 6-7 p.m. Free for the whole family. fairfield-city.org

This list of events is created from information submitted to the Journal-News. To see more things to do or submit an event, go online to journal-news.com/events or email amy.burzynski@coxinc.com.

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