You can’t throw an oversized pretzel around here this weekend without hitting some kind of festival, concert, or other big event. Whether you’re a film fan, a nature lover, or a scream junkie, there will be something fun to do in town.
A whole weekend dedicated to independent filmmaking awaits at Memorial Hall. Screenings sorted by theme will take place from Thursday through Saturday with masterclasses, live readings, and receptions also on offer. If you attend opening night, you’ll get to see special guest, comedian and actor H. Jon Benjamin. Tickets start at $29. Thursday, September 19-Saturday, September 21, Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
Cincinnati’s beloved German festival is back and this year it’s been moved to Sawyer Point. The new location is allowing the party to spread out and give more room to the over 50 food vendors and beer booths. Don’t forget to check out Oktoberfest’s famous activities— the Gemütlichkeit Games are on Thursday (and our staff will be competing,) Running of the Wieners and the Stein Hoist are on Friday, and the World’s Largest Chicken Dance is on Saturday, lead by Bengals legends Ickey Woods and David Fulcher. Thursday, September 19-Sunday, September 22, Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, downtown…