Top 10 things to do this week

“Song From the Uproar”

The Cincinnati Opera is presenting their first work by a female composer, Missy Mazzoli. “Song From the Uproar” is a chamber opera exploring the life and premature death of the groundbreaking Swiss explorer and writer, Isabelle Eberhardt. See it at the Aronoff Center for the Arts on July 17-21. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 and up. For more information, call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.

Seether

This hard-rock band has maintained its popularity through a series of hit singles, including “Fine Again,” “Broken,” “Remedy” and “Words as Weapons.” They released their seventh album, “Poison the Parish,” last May. See them at Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Cincinnati, on July 18 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $48. For more information, call 513-872-8801 or visit www.bogarts.com.

Vans Warped Tour

This massive annual post-punk rock tour is upon us once again. Some of the more well-known names this year include The Plain White Ts, Hawthorne Heights, Hatebreed, GWAR, Silverstein, The Ataris, and Sick Of It All. Check it out at Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., just east of Cincinnati, on July 19 at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $33.25-$43.25. For more information, call (513) 232-6220 or visit www.riverbend.org.

Tig Notaro

This stand-up comedian was relatively unknown until she delivered an unforgettably funny yet heartfelt performance just four days after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. Since then, she has been known for humor mixed with honesty and courage (she performed topless after getting a double mastectomy). See her at the Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, on July 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $37.50. For more information, call 513-232-6220 or visit www.tafttheatre.org.

Ohio Challenge Hot Air Festival & Warrior Weekend to Remember

This two-day hot-air balloon and skydiving event includes a mass balloon competition, including specially shaped balloons, fireworks, and a balloon glow. The festival will also partner with Warrior Weekend to Remember, a series of activities designed to enrich the lives of wounded active-duty and veteran servicemembers. Check it out at Smith Park, 500 Tytus Avenue and Verity Parkway, Middletown, on July 21-22. Festival hours are 4 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday, and 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $4 (walk-in) or $10-$20 (vehicle parking). For more information, call 513-405-1770 or visit www.ohiochallenge.com.

Porkopolis Pig & Whiskey Festival

This third annual festival, one of many celebrating Cincinnati’s German heritage, will provide two days of BBQ, whiskey sampling, and live entertainment. Check it out at Blue Ash Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, on July 21-22. The festival begins at 5 p.m. Friday, and 2 p.m. Saturday. There is no admission cost. For more information, search for the Porkopolis Pig & Whiskey Festival on Facebook.

“Godspell”

This classic musical retells the lives of Jesus and his apostles through pop songs and comedy. After originating Off-Broadway in 1971, it eventually received a Tony nomination and was revived on Broadway in 2011. See it locally at the Lebanon Theatre Company, 10 S. Mechanic St., Lebanon, on July 21-30. Performance times are 8 p.m. Friday-Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $19. For more information, call 513-228-0932 or visit www.ltcplays.com.

Buckeye Craft Beer & BBQ Festival

This second annual event will feature local BBQ, over 60 craft beers, and a full lineup of live music by local and regional bands. Crush, a Bon Jovi tribute band, will headline. Check it out at Renaissance Park, 10542 E. Ohio 73, Waynesville, on July 22 from noon-11 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, call 513-932-1817 or visit www.wchsmuseum.org.

Jason Aldean

This popular country singer has had several multiplatinum albums and nearly 20 No. 1 singles. His last album was 2016’s “They Don’t Know.” Although his Cincinnati show with Chris Young and Kane Brown is technically sold out, tickets are still available on secondary outlets such as stubhub. Check it out at Riverbend Music Center on July 22 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (513) 232-6220 or visit www.riverbend.org.