Mason Community Band
This traditional symphonic band comprised of greater Cincinnati musicians will perform a series of show tunes, Sousa marches, and other popular songs at the FallFair Festival, Cottell Park, 5847 Irwin Simpson Road, Mason, on Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. There is no admission cost. For more information, visit www.masoncommunityband.org.
Alison Kraus
This songwriter/fiddler is credited with renewing American interest in bluegrass music with her contributions to the “O Brother, Where Are Thou?” and “Cold Mountain” movie soundtracks. She has won 27 Grammy Awards. Her last album was 2017’s “Windy City.” See her at the Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, on Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $66-$96. For more information, call 513-232-6220 or visit www.tafttheatre.org.
Broadway Princess Party
Hardcore Disney fans won’t want to miss this special show where three Broadway actresses (occasionally accompanied by a Prince) belt out the songbooks of Cinderella, “Beauty and the Beast’s” Belle, and “Aladdin’s” Jasmine. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in their best royal attire, and VIP ticket-holders will have a meet-and-greet with the Broadway stars. Check it out at the Funny Bone at Liberty Center, 7518 Bales St., A-120, Liberty Twp., on Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $40 (general) and $80 (VIP). For more information, call 513-779-5233 or visit www.liberty.funnybone.com.
Jordan Peterson
The popular, controversial clinical psychologist comes to Cincinnati. Depending on who you talk to, he’s either transforming people’s lives for the better or an evil demagogue. His YouTube channel has 1.3 million subscribers and his videos have been viewed over 65 million times. His second book, “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos,” is a best-seller. See him at the Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, on Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $38-$103. For more information, call 513-232-6220 or visit www.tafttheatre.org.
Marvel Universe LIVE: Age of Heroes
For those who can’t wait for the next Marvel movie, check out this live-action adventure where the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, and Doctor Strange race against their arch-nemesis, Loki, to obtain the mystical Wand of Watoomb. See it at the U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St., Cincinnati, on Sept. 20-22. Performance times are 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20-$80. For more information, call 513-421-4111 or visit www.usbankarena.com.
“Assassins: The Musical”
This Stephen Sondheim production is a comic musical revue of U.S. presidential assassins (successful and not). After originally appearing off-Broadway in 1990, it was revived on Broadway in 2004, where it was nominated for seven Tony Awards, winning three (including Best Revival of a Musical). See it locally at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, on Sept. 20-23. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $27-$35. For more information, call 513-863-8873 or visit www.fittoncenter.org.
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
It has long been known that only Germany itself does Oktoberfest better than Cincinnati. In addition to copious amounts of German food and a wide variety of beers, enjoy annual attractions such as the Running of the Wieners, the celebrity-led Chicken Dance, the live music, and much more. Check it out on 2nd and 3rd streets between Elm and Walnuts streets in downtown Cincinnati on Sept. 21-23. Fest hours are 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday, and 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com.
“Boeing Boeing”
Set in the 1960s, this farce concerns a bachelor engaged to three stewardesses, none of whom know about each other. Disaster strikes when all three arrive in the same city at once. Unsurprisingly, this comedy is French in origin, and holds the Guinness world record for the most-performed French play in the world. The English-language version recasts the bachelor as an American living in Paris. See it at the Lebanon Theatre Company, 10 S. Mechanic St., Lebanon, on Sept. 21-30. Performance times are 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. For more information and ticket prices, call 513-228-0932 or visit www.ltcplays.com.
William Shatner Live
Following a screening of “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” William Shatner, Captain Kirk himself, will come onstage to share behind-the-scenes stories from the TV show, the movie series, and his many other projects. The show will conclude with a Q&A with the audience. See him at the Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, on Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $42-$153. For more information, call 513-232-6220 or visit www.tafttheatre.org.
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