The Beach Boys' Mike Love sings and David Marks plays guitar during the opening show of their 50th Anniversary tour kickoff on April 24, 2012, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo provided
We know, it’s only Tuesday … but there’s a lot to do around town this week, from The Beach Boys’ 50th anniversary tour to Party in the Park and Goettafest. Here are some ideas to get you started.
June 12: Beach Boys’ 50th anniversary tour
7:30 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township.
Rock band from southern California.
Reserved pavilion: $125, $95, $55; $25 lawn. Plus fees. 800-745-3000 | Beach Boys pickin’ up good vibrations | Get tickets
June 12-13: Dominican Republic National Team
8 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday; doors open at 7 p.m., Bank of Kentucky Center.
The Dominican Republic National Team will be playing two exhibition basketball games with Team Ignition (a team comprised of NBA D-League players).
Scheduled to be appearing are:
Coaching - John Calipari – Head Coach of the UK Wildcat’s Men’s Basketball Team
Al Horford - NBA All-Star (Atlanta Hawks) and former University of Florida standout
Charlie Villanueva - Detroit Pistons and former UConn Huskie
Francisco Garcia – Sacramento Kings and former Louisville Cardinal
Edgar Sosa - Former Louisville Cardinal
Eloy Vargas - Former Kentucky Wildcat
More information & get tickets
June 13: Party in the Park
5-10 p.m., Yeatman’s Cove, 805 Pete Rose Way, Downtown.
Happy hour prices from 5-6:30 p.m. Music by 4th Day Echo.
Free. 513-579-3100 | Photos: Party in the Park, 6/6 | More information
June 14: Live After Five
5-8 p.m., The Banks, 150 E. Mehring Way, Downtown.
Street party on Freedom Way with beer, wine, cocktails and music. Leinenkugel’s Leinie Lodge with drink specials. Q102 broadcasting live. Music by DJ Alex Chinn (party starts after Reds day game).
Free. 513-579-3187
Photos: Live After Five | More information
June 14 and 16: Opera’s season-opener
7:30 p.m. each night, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine.
Double bill of two very different works, the verismo tragedy Pagliacci and the masterful comedy Gianni Schicchi, presented in production from Opera de Montreal. Presented by Cincinnati Opera.
$25 and up. 513-241-2742 | More information
June 15: Miranda Lambert with Chris Young and Jerr
7:30 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township.
Parking charge included in the final purchase price for $3.50. With Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann. On Fire Tour. Special appearance by Pistol Annies.
$79 four-pack lawn, reserved pavilion: $48, $33; $28.50 lawn. Plus fees. 800-745-3000
Photos: Miranda Lambert in concert | Get tickets
Santigold performs during the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn., last week. Associated Press photo
June 15: Santigold
9 p.m., Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville.
Santi White, known by her stage name Santigold, is a songwriter, producer and pop singer.
$29.27. 800-745-3000 | More information
June 15-16: Jungle Jim’s Int’l Beer Festival
7-10 p.m. each night, Jungle Jim’s International Market, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield. Oscar Event Center.
Samples of more than 350 beers and 70 breweries. Ticket includes admission to event, beer tasting glass, beer samples and picnic-style food. Ages 21 and up.
Friday: $40, Saturday: $45; non-drinker: $15. 513-674-6000
Photos: Jungle Jim’s over the years | Quiz: Jungle Jim’s | More information
June 15-17: MainStrasse Original Goettafest
5-11:30 p.m. Friday, noon-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, MainStrasse Village, Main Street, Covington.
Sample Goetta Pizza, Goetta Balls, Goetta Gumbalya, Goetta Chedda Cheese, Goetta Chili, Goetta Burgers and more. Includes games, children’s activities, arts and crafts, music and entertainment.
Family friendly. Through June 17. 859-491-0458 | More information
June 16: Northside Music Festival
10 p.m., Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Ages 21 and up.
Music on three stages. You, Youre Awesome, DAAP Girls, Hiders, State Song, Valley of the Sun, Tongue and Lips, the Sweep and others.
Free. 513-542-3603 | More information
Photo provided/Disney/Pixar
June 16: Disney Pixar’s “Brave” Highland Games
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Schmidlapp Event Lawn, Smale Riverfront Park, Downtown.
On behalf of upcoming film, “Brave.” Children partake in family-friendly versions of Highland Games including archery, sheaf toss, caber toss and hammer throw.
Free. 513-521-7500
June 16: Bret Michaels
7 p.m., Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, 777 Belterra Drive, Florence, Ind.
CenterStage Showroom. Singer, musician and reality show personality.
$55, $50 members. 800-745-3000 | Get tickets
June 16-17: Juneteenth Festival
Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday honoring African-American heritage by commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas in 1865. Theme: “Sound Off Little Africa.”
Noon-9 p.m. Saturday, 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Eden Park, 950 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. Celebration of end of slavery. Family friendly. Historical actors, bid whist, health screening, history and two stages of entertainment.
Free. 513-631-7289
- Saturday parade: Parade lineup at Paul Brown Stadium at 9 a.m. Parade begins at 10 a.m. Celebration in National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Grand Hall from noon-3 p.m., 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. Free with admission, $12, $10 ages 60 and students, $8 ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and under with paid adult. 513-333-7500 | More information
- Saturday: Music by Rick James Stone City Band and Philly Intruders 7-9 p.m. Music by Basic Truth 5-6 p.m.
- Sunday: Father’s day concert, choirs, soloists and dancers. World Choir Games preview: Princeton Gospel Choir and Calvary Church Sanctuary Choir. | More information
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