OnCincy.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Cincinnati this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week.

Due to the cancellation of so many regularly scheduled events in Cincinnati – with more coming in every hour – we’re focusing this week’s edition of Fun10Cincy on fun entertainment you can enjoy in the safety of your own home or while practicing safe ‘social distancing’ while the state begins to open back up.

FUN10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Cincinnati, this week and every week, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, OnCincy.com!

So what’s on the FUN10 for this week? Read on …

Learn About the Sun with Cincinnati Observatory

Join the Cincinnati Observatory online this Monday Jun 15 from 7 – 8 p.m. for a presentation on The Sun.

Orbiting observatories have captured stunning details of our nearest star, the Sun, including sunspots, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections.  Astronomer Dean Regas shares some amazing images and videos of the Sun’s nuclear surface and explosive personality.  Then he will demonstrate various safe solar viewing methods so you can see the Sun yourself.

Cost: $10.00 per household

All proceeds go toward Education Programming at the Cincinnati Observatory

This class is offered through a secure Zoom meeting. After registering, you will receive the link to join the class, via email.

For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/279109643220503/.

Home Safari with Cincinnati Zoo

Join the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden for a Home Safari Facebook Live each Tuesday & Thursday at 3pm EDT where they will highlight one of their amazing animals and include an activity you can do from home.

To watch our live videos click here – (https://www.facebook.com/cincinnatizoo/live)

There will be a fun activity you can do at home after each video. Click here for past videos and at-home activities – http://cincinnatizoo.org/home-safari-resources/

SWAN at QSL Colerain!

Looking for a little live music fun this Thursday Night?

Head to Quaker Steak and Lube Colerain (3737 Stonecreek Blvd Cincinnati) this Thursday Jun 18 from 6 – 10 p.m. for live music from SWAN!

SWAN consists of band members Keith Elsbernd (drums/vocals), Joe Matracia (guitars/vocals), Dave Geiger (bass/vocals) and Al Leffler (keyboard, guitar, vocs). This group will keep you entertained with super fun rock covers and originals alike.

For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2318980354870613/.

LDNL Live at KnottyPine SportsmanClub

Come on out to KnottyPine Sportsman Club this Friday Jun 19 from 10:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. for live music from LDNL!

For more information on this show, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1209135399288846/

About LDNL

LDNL has traveled the world, performing in numerous diverse locations, including: Japan, Guam, Kwajalein, Roi, the Micronesian Islands, Okinawa, Pacific Asia as well as many major U.S. cities, such as Chicago IL, Detroit MI, Evansville IN, Cleveland OH, Newport KY, Carbondale IL, Charleston WV and Honolulu HI.

The band has traveled/toured/performed with a number of national acts: Ludacris, Run DMC, Bow Wow, Good Charlotte, Mat Kearney, Plain White T’s, Naughty by Nature and Bizzy Bone/Bone Thugs N’ Harmony, to name a few.

LDNL has performed for stars such as Jessica and Ashley Simpson, Jim Furyk, Brady Quinn, AJ Hawk, Bobby Carpenter and Tony Romo. They were selected as the pre-game house band for THE Ohio State Buckeyes Football Team, and have played in front of large audiences for the World Champion Cleveland Cavaliers, the Cleveland Indians and the Cincinnati Bengals.

The band has appeared multiple times on Fox Network Television performing live for an audience of over one million viewers, and have performed numerous shows live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

LDNL has appeared on, or performed with many live radio stations across the world such as: Artist First Radio, Clear Channel networks, Sirius Satellite Radio, and the U.S. Armed Forces Airwaves.

The band has performed for the U.S. troops across the world as part of the AFE/USO tours.

The band is heavily influenced by various genres of music, since each member has diverse musical taste, ranging from blues to funk, jazz to r&b, country to hip-hop, and beyond. LDNL possesses a live show that has gained Midwest recognition, as they play many of the crowd’s favorite cover songs from old school classics to new school rhymes.

Drive-in Movie Night

The City of Montgomery presents a Drive-in Movie night featuring Sonic the Hedgehog (PG) this Friday Jun 19 from 9 – 11 p.m. at Sycamore High School (7400 Cornell Rd. Cincinnati).

$5 a carload, but you must register in advance here: https://secure.rec1.com/OH/city-of-montgomery/catalog/index.

Open to the first 75 cars.  Call 891-2424 for more information.  Thanks to presenting sponsor Ohio National Financial Services, and sponsor Twin Lakes Senior Living Community.

For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/299579237715522/.

Linus Tate Unplugged at BrewRiver Creole Kitchen

Check out the acoustic duo, Linus Tate Unplugged, in what will be their first LT duo gig of summer 2020!

Enjoy the live music of Linus Tate this Saturday Jun 20 from 8 – 11 p.m. at BrewRiver Creole Kitchen (4632 Eastern Avenue Cincinnati).

BrewRiver is a venue where you can find excellent Cajun and creole-style foods,and hear two sets of rootsy americana/pop/rock from us starting at 8 p.m. See you there, friends!

Warning: excellent food and beverage choices on hand at BrewRiver! Highly recommend.

For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/708141463337035/.

90’s Country Night at Riverfront Live

Do you need a little live 90’s Country music in your life? Well, you’re in luck!

Riverfront Live (4343 Kellogg Cincinnati) presents 90’s Country Night this Saturday Jun 20 at 8 p.m.

To purchase tickets, please visit https://www.ticketweb.com/event/90s-country-night-riverfront-live-tickets/10603045.

***SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDLINES IN PLACE***

Guidelines Include-

-Temperature Checks at Entrance

-Parties of 10 or Less

-Tickets Sold in Groups of 10, 8, 6, 4 ONLY

-ALL Parties Must be Separated by 6 Feet

-ALL Parties Must be Seated

-Seats Can be Brought Into the Venue or Rented on Site (Picnic & 4 Top Tables Include Seats)

-ALL Alcohol/Food Must be Consumed at Your Seat

-Guests in Beer/Food Lines Must Keep 6 feet Separation

-Controlled Access to Bathrooms

-Common Areas (Bathrooms/ Bar) Closed and Cleaned Regularly.

THESE are only SOME of the guidelines put in place for your safety. Please be courteous of others and the Staff as we are all trying to adjust and listen to some music together. Failure to comply will result in your removal. Your Safety is our first concern. As always- BE NICE OR LEAVE!

Ice Cream 5k & 10k

Do you like running? Do you like ice cream? Then this is the event for you!

Ice Cream 5k and 10k, benefitting Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, takes place this Saturday Jun 20 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Sawyer Point (705 E Pete Rose Way Cincinnati).

The Ice Cream 5K is one of the yummiest family-friendly runs around! Ages 0 to 100+ are invited to enjoy a day of family activities, exercise, community involvement, and of course, delicious ice cream. The Ice Cream 5K is dedicated to supporting charities throughout the country, especially children’s healthcare facilities.

The race, benefiting your local Children’s Hospital, offers a baby/toddler crawl/run, a kids 1 mile run and a 5K. For a fun-filled day for the whole family!

For more information, please visit https://icecreamrun5k.com/.

Groove & Paint OTR

IT’S A 90’S THROWBACK PAINT PARTY!

What happens when DOPE 90’s Music collides with Paint & Sip… You get GROOVE & Paint!

Celebrate the return of Spring in 90’s Throwback Style with Eat Drink Paint and enjoy food, drinks, painting, DOPE 90’s Music, LIVE entertainment, prizes and MORE at On the Rhine Eatery (100 E Court St. Cincinnati) this Saturday Jun 20 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Here’s what’s included with your GROOVE & Paint ticket:

– 90’s Throwback Party with Food and Soft Drinks (Included with VIP ticket)

– Complimentary Wine Tasting by Markell-Bani Fine Wines

– Create a DOPE Personal Masterpiece inspired by the 90’s guided by our Professional Painting Instructor

– LIVE entertainment, Dance Battle, and 90’s Soundtrack

– Vendors, Prizes, 90’s Throwback FUN, FREE Parking and More.

Well… What are you waiting for? It’s time to GROOVE & PAINT!

For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/213068226759457/.

Brunch on the Low!

Join the COPA Lounge (1133 Sycamore Suite B Cincinnati) this and every Sunday at 12 p.m. for Brunch On the Low!

Each and every Sunday is an ongoing project to bring a culture of eating and fellowship with great musical vibes to set the atmosphere. Come meet new people & enjoy great food! Unlimited food AND mimosas!

For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2655863951307691/.

Stay tuned to OnCincy.com, your site for fun, free, local entertainment for upcoming events in our weekly column, FUN10, every Sunday!

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