Soapicks July 14-20

Double Feature
July 14
Forget Transformers 2 with its Mac truck and Camaro robots because Cincinnati World Cinema is screening a different kind of transportation movie. Premiering Tuesday night at The Carnegie Center for the Visual and Performing Arts is the double feature, Taken For A Ride preceded by A Crack In The Pavement. Taken For A Ride explores public transit in America and the timely Cincinnati issue of streetcars. A Crack In The Pavement discusses, using Cincinnati public officials, the sprawling developments across the nation. Movies begin at 7:00 p.m. on both Tuesday and Wednesday evening; come early on Tuesday and enjoy a catered reception with filmmakers Jim Klein and Andrea Torrice. Also preceding Tuesday's main event is a panel workshop on documentary films presented by the Southern Ohio Filmmakers Association. Click here for tickets and more info.

B-I-N-G-OOOO Honey
July 17
Bust out green-haired troll dolls and lucky horseshoes because it's BINGO time. And we're not talking senior citizen bingo night at the local church, oh no no no, this is Big Hair BINGO! It's a night full of dazzling costumes, marvelous prizes and unconventional bingo games brought to you by Gay Bingo Cincinnati. Not only will you have a fabulous time but you'll also be supporting two great Cincinnati organizations, STOP AIDS and Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati. The fun takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Ensemble Theatre each month through September. Next month's bingo game? Why Beach Blanket BINGO, of course. Click here for tickets.



Star-Cross'd Lovers
July 18
What could be more fun than packing up a picnic and watching two young lovers commit suicide under the summer sunshine? Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's Shakespeare in the Park returns for its second summer with Willy's tragic love story, Romeo and Juliet. Saturday kicks-off the summer tour of forbidden love at Boone Woods Park in Burlington. Can't make it this weekend? Don't fret, Romeo and Juliet will be touring from park to park around the city until the end of August. Oh and the best part? Shakespeare in the Park is absolutely free. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. so grab your blanket and don't be late.

Jazzin For A Cause
July 19
It's a night full of saxophones and soul as Blue Wisp Jazz Club presents a benefit show for the nonprofit Play It Forward-organization that supports local musicians and helps foster a strong local music community in the Greater Cincinnati area. Bringing down the house will be the magnificent Faux Frenchmen along with Bill Littleford and the John Kohne Trio. One night, three amazing acts, you can't beat that. Play It Forward Presents…will feature great jazz acts every third Sunday of the month through December 20th so come out and show your support. Show begins at 7:00 p.m.