Through June 13: World Piano Competition, Corbett Auditorium, University of Cincinnati, University Heights. Classical piano competition featuring top performers from across the globe. $15 preliminary rounds 1-day pass; $35 final round. 513-381-3300; www.cincinnatiwpc.org.
June 11-14: Italianfest, 5-11 p.m. Thursday, 5-11:30 p.m. Friday, noon-11:30 p.m. Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday, Festival Park, Riverboat Row, Newport. Italian food and music, exhibits, contests, rides, games, family photo booth and more. Free. 859-292-3666; www.newportky.gov.
June 11-12: Banana Split Festival, 4-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Denver Williams Park, 1326 Fife Ave., Wilmington. Free concerts, continuous entertainment, cruise-in of classic cars, crafts and collectibles, games, rides, unique food, and of course banana splits. Free. 877-428-4748; www.bananasplitfestival.com.
June 13: Queen City Vintage Base Ball Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Cincinnati Vintage Base Ball Club hosts 3 other vintage teams for day of free baseball as it was played in 1869. Free Heritage Village open house tours of village and Victorian-era buildings during games. Free. 513-290-8711; www.cincyvbb.com/queencityfestival.
June 14: Clam Bake in the Park, noon-6 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Music by Robin Lacy and De Zydeco. Fresh steamed clams, shrimp and whole lobsters, prepared by Washington Platform. $12. 513-421-0110; www.washingtonplatform.com.
