Amy Knueven Brownlee

Cincinnati shops take thrifting to new heights with curated collections of high-quality vintage finds—and each store has its own unique personality.

1. The Beach Boys
The original boys of summer roll through Cincinnati for a 50^th anniversary reunion tour, the first outing for the iconic group in more than 20 years. Check out Chris Varias’s Q&A with Brian Wilson in our June 2012 issue. June 12 at Riverbend Music Center, riverbend.org

1. Radiohead with Caribou
When Radiohead stops at Riverbend this summer, it will be a great opportunity to experience the venue’s fancy new all-weather artificial turf. Oh, and to see one of the greatest bands of all time. Whatever you need to do—pawn your wedding ring, hand over your first-born—just be there. June 5 at Riverbend Music Center, riverbend.org

Five days, five standing events. Because you can.

It’s hard to avoid the civic pride this week. See a festive steel drum show at our local music conservatory, check out the much-anticipated new riverfront park, or settle in for a summery night in OTR. Plus: Taft Museum puts on its French hat and Colin Hay visits Oakley.

From the silly to the scholarly, there’s plenty to see, try, and do in Cincinnati this week.

From Sesame Street to Bill Nye the Science Guy, we all know that learning can actually be pretty fun. Try out some of Cincinnati’s own educational experiences—no TV required.