A Weekend in Clifton
Sept. 28-30
Clifton Gaslight District, Telford Street at Ludlow Avenue, Cincinnati
Streetfest, an art fair where artists reproduce famous works of art in handmade chalk on the street, and Cliftonfest, a street festival with music, food, crafts and beer. Friday 7-11 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Price: Free
More info: www.cliftoncommunity.org

MidPoint Music Festival 2012
Sept. 27-29
Downtown and the Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati
MidPoint Music Festival is a music festival dedicated to embracing emerging and local artists. Musical acts will be hosted on multiple stages and venues within a walkable area of Cincinnati.
Price: Varies per stage, show or venue
More info: www.mpmf.com

Public Library Presents: Railroads in Civil War Cincinnati
Sept. 29, 2 p.m.
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 800 Vine St., Cincinnati
Larry Southwick of the Cincinnati Civil War Round Table will discuss a vital infrastructure element of the Civil War: the railroad system. He will address the strategic importance of the Cincinnati railroad hub and provide insights on how it operated.
Price: Free
More info: www.programs.cincinnatilibrary.org

Ani Difranco at the Madison Theater
Sept. 28, 9 p.m.
Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky.
Folk-rock singer/songwriter Ani Difranco will perform acts from her newest CD as well as old favorites. Opening band is Pearl and the Beard.
Price: $28
More info: www.madisontheateronline.com