COVINGTON, Ky. – Even in this sweltering, scorching, blistering, burning, muggy, humid, stifling, oppressive, extreme, dang near unbearable, hotter than the hinges of Hades heat, there is still fun to be had in The Cov (just be sure to hydrate properly).
Bring a blanket to sit on, a friend to sit with, and get ready to enjoy a magical night under the stars on Friday.
Covington Parks and Rec’s Movie Night in the Park: Wings of Life at Austinburg Park is a free showing of a stunning film about the secret world of butterflies and pollinators.
The movie begins at dusk, and they’ll have popcorn and goodies for all.
The Color Purple – the musical, by Marsha Norman – opens Friday at The Carnegie and runs through July 6.
Based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the Warner Bros./Amblin Entertainment motion picture, The Color Purple is the story of Celie, an African American woman in the early 20th century, who embarks on a remarkable journey of self-discovery. The story is a testament to the indomitable will to overcome. Expect some soul-stirring gospel, jazz, and blues music.
The Art off Main – The Village Summer Art Fair in MainStrasse Village happens on Saturday and takes place all along the 6th Street Promenade, featuring an array of cool vendors.
Looking to buy, sell, or trade sports cards, autographs, or other sports memorabilia? If so, then The Fieldhouse Inaugural Card & Memorabilia Show on Sunday -- the Fieldhouse’s first sports card and memorabilia show – is the place for you. Plus, it's a great place to connect with a lot of other collectors.
Tonight: Music@BCM Presents Burning Caravan at Behringer-Crawford Museum … The Bluebirds Trio at Smoke Justis.
Friday: Ian Snow at Galaxie … Kenny Cowden at Smoke Justis … The Gimlets at Juniper’s … Bear Hands – The Key to What Tour at Madison Live.
Saturday: Shizz Lo at Galaxie … Craig Wilson Duo at Smoke Justis … The Nomads Trio at Juniper’s … Summer Soundscape at Madison Live … Cincy Silent Disco: Pride Silent Disco at Madison Live … Island Dreams: Shangri-La with George Smeddles at Madison Theater.
Sunday: Thus Spoke Zarathustra at Madison Live … Surf Fest! Starring The Voggs, The AmpFibians, The Atomic Palms & Kahunatones at The Village Theater.
Tonight: Sustainability & Gardening Session at Latonia Branch of Kenton County Public Library … Music Bingo on The Rooftop at Braxton Brewing Co. … Disco Bingo at Galaxie … Drink, Draw, & Drag at Creative House of Art & Design … Wine Tasting at Crafts & Vines … Trivia Night at the Firehouse at Covington Yard … Giddy-Up Grant’s Birthday Bonanza: A Cincy Horseplay Dance Party at Galaxie.
Friday: Legally Blonde presented by NightLight at Covington Plaza … Party on the Patio at Braxton Brewing Co.
Saturday: Covington Farmers Market at 629 Washington St. … Meet a Penguin! at Latonia Branch of Kenton County Public Library … Writer’s Club at Covington Branch of Kenton County Public Library … Scarlet Begonia’s Flower Truck Pop-Up at Cedar Restaurant … Summer Kick Off with OKBB and Estazzi Seltzer at Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar.
Sunday: Trivia Sundays at West Sixth Covington Haus.
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