Family-friendly events this weekend: July 3-5
Friday
Independence Day Concert, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Montgomery Park, 10101 Montgomery Road, Montgomery. Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra. "Hollywood Summer Blockbuster" concert. Keep eye out for superheroes, aliens and especially that shark near the shore. Free. 513-549-2197; www.bamso.org.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare / Abridged, 8 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Sunday, New Miami High School, 600 Seven Mile Ave., Hamilton. Cafetorium. Featured are all 37 of Shakespeare's plays, meant to be performed in 97 minutes. An irreverent deconstruction of Shakepeare's work makes a dilly of poor Willy. Fast paced, witty, and physical, it's full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike. Presented by The Ohio Stage Company. $10. Reservations recommended. Through July 11. 513-896-3956; www.ohiostage.org.
Astronomy Night, 8:30-10 p.m., Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place, Mount Lookout. Short talk, astro Q&A, tour and stargazing. $7, $5 children. Reservations required. 513-321-5186; www.cincinnatiobservatory.org.
Christmas in July, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, EnterTrainment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester Township. Beat the heat with Christmas cheer and a mid-year check-up with Santa. Through July 31. $15.95, free children 2 and under. Free admission for military personnel through July. 513-898-8000; www.entertrainmentjunction.com.
Movies by the River, 8-10 p.m., Riverview East Academy, 3555 Kellogg Ave., Columbia Tusculum. Lawn. Movies suitable for all ages. Bring blanket or lawn chairs. Benefits Riverview sports teams and students. Movies begin at dusk. Independence Day. Free. 513-363-3400.
Cincinnati Reds Baseball, 7:10 p.m. Friday, 7:15 p.m. Saturday, 1:10 p.m. Sunday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. vs. Brewers. $5 and up. 513-381-7337; www.reds.com.
Saturday
Red, White and Boom, 8 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. All-American celebration with Pops and versatile string trio Time for Three, plus Rozzi's Famous Fireworks. John Morris Russell, conductor. May Festival Chorus, Robert Porco, director, Aoife O'Donovan, vocalist, Nmon Ford, vocalist, USO Show Troupe. $35, $25, $20, $15. 513-381-3300; www.cincinnatipops.org.
Wump Mucket Puppets, 5 p.m., Downtown Loveland, West Loveland Avenue. Featuring new skit "Super Space Princess and the Pirates from Zwonk." Free. 513-370-9803; www.wumpmucketpuppets.com.
Curiosity Saturdays, 1-3 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Interactive programs designed to foster children's creativity, feed their curiosity and expose them to many wonders of nature in an unique, urban setting. Free. 513-621-4400; washingtonpark.org.
Kids' Mystery Fish Challenge, noon, Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Symmes Township. For kids ages 15 and under, accompanied by adult. Prizes. Bring own equipment or rent. Bait available for purchase. Registration begins one hour prior. Free. 513-521-7275; www.greatparks.org.
Glendale Summer Concerts on the Green, 6-9 p.m., Harry Whiting Brown Community House, 205 E. Sharon Ave., Glendale. Bring seating and picnic. The Amador Sisters (Latin). Free. 513-771-0333; www.hwbcommunitycenter.org.
Great Parks Summer Concert Series, 7-9 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Springfield Township. Live music, food, drinks, beer. BandKamp. Free, but valid Great Parks motor vehicle permit required. 513-521-7275; www.greatparks.org.
5K Run 4 Home and Kid's Fun Run, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Warren County Armco Park, 1223 N. Ohio 741, Turtlecreek Township. Chip timing. Awards given to individuals, groups and most patriotically dressed. Race-day registration begins at 7 a.m. and race at 8:30 a.m. Also, Kid's Fun Run. Benefits Interfaith Hospitality Network of Warren County. $30, $25 advance. $10 Kid's Fun Run. Registration required. 513-934-5250; www.ihnwc.org.
Sunday
OTR Performs, 6-8 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Thee Phantom. Free. 513-352-4080; washingtonpark.org.