BorderLight Fringe Festival This theater festival brings dozens of unique local and national shows to Cleveland, everything from drama, dance, circus and cabaret to puppetry, spoken word, stand-up comedy and more. There are programs for all audiences including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and children. Tickets $12-$20 per show but many performances are free. Playhouse Square. Aug. 3-5. DETAILS Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend Cleveland Browns legend Joe Thomas highlights the Class of 2023, which also features Zach Thomas, DeMarcus Ware, Darrelle Revis, Rondé Barber, Joe Klecko and more. Highlights include the First Down Fest, Grand Parade, Concert for Legends with the Zac Brown Band and more. But the main event is the Enshrinement Ceremony on Saturday. Ticket prices vary by event. Through Aug. 6. 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton. DETAILS Victory Live! This new two-day concert extravaganza combines two classic Cleveland music festivals into one. Held at Victory Park in North Ridgeville, the event kicks off on Friday with the return of the WMMS Buzzard Fest. The all-rock lineup is headlined by Incubus, Bush and +LIVE+. The WGAR Country Jam takes over on Saturday with Chris Young, Brian Kelley of the Florida Georgia Line, Gavin DeGraw and more. Tickets start at $82.50. Aug. 4-5. 7777 Victory Ln., North Ridgeville. DETAILS Lakeside Flea This new event makes its debut at Headlands Beach State Park, featuring over 40 vendors selling arts, crafts, handmade goods, wellness products, vintage items and more. There will also be food trucks, live music, beach yoga, a chalk fest fundraiser and community beach clean-up. Free. 1-6 p.m., Aug. 5. 9601 Headlands Rd., Mentor. DETAILS “Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End” Nationally syndicated columnist Pam Sheman stars as Erma Bombeck in a solo show about one of America’s most beloved writers. This Cleveland Play House production celebrates the humanity and humor of a woman who gave a voice to a generation of suburban housewives. Tickets start at $25. Now through Aug. 20. 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS • Related: Chagrin Falls playwrights bring the humor and humanity of ‘Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End’ to Cleveland Play House 'Bring It On' Near West Theatre presents this hilarious and high-energy musical about the competitive world of high school cheerleading. Based on the 2000 movie of the same name, it features music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda before he hit it big with “Hamilton.” Tickets are pay-what-you-can or $15-$20. Aug. 3-6. 6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS Fin Fest While Shark Week only last seven days on television, the Greater Cleveland Aquarium celebrates these (f)incredible animals all month long. See them eat, swim and glare at you from their 230,000-gallon Shark Seatube. Fin Fest also encompasses daily contests, trivia, mascot photo ops and other shark-related activities. Admission $19.95 ($13.95 kids 2-12). 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland. Through Aug. 6. DETAILS |
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Twins Day Festival You’ll be seeing double this weekend at Glenn Chamberlin Park in Twinsburg. The largest annual gathering of twins and multiples is back with a fun lineup of twins contests, talent shows, photo ops and a parade. The festival also boasts live entertainment, food and fireworks. Admission $5. Aug. 4-6. 10260 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg. DETAILS Puerto Rican Parade & Cultural Festival The 53rd annual celebration of Puerto Rican arts, heritage and history has a new location this year at Quad Park on the MetroHealth Main Campus. The event kicks off with a festival featuring authentic food, local artisans and live music. The parade steps off at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Free. Aug. 5-6. 2500 Metrohealth Dr., Cleveland. DETAILS Sibelius’ First Symphony The Cleveland Orchestra’s summer residency at Blossom Music Center continues with a performance of Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 1. David Robertson conducts a program that features pianist Conrad Tao and also includes Sarah Kirkland Snider’s “Something for the Dark” and John Adams’ “Century Rolls.” The Kent Blossom Chamber Orchestra opens. Tickets start at $25. 7 p.m., Aug. 5. 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. DETAILS Shakespeare in the Park Chagrin Arts and the City of Solon present the greatest love story ever told, William Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet,” performed under the stars at Solon Community Park. This new translation by Hansol Jung, performed by a cast of 15, adds nuance and relevance to the classic text. Seating (bring your own blankets or chairs) is free and first-come, first-serve. 7 p.m., Aug. 5-6 & Aug. 12-13. 6679 SOM Center Rd., Solon. DETAILS Asian Lantern Festival The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is illuminated with more than 1,000 lanterns at this family-favorite event, now in its sixth year. The innovative and interactive displays include a 40-foot-tall giant lantern, walk-through tunnels and a 150-foot-long Enchanted Garden Experience, which immerses guests in larger-than-life displays featuring butterflies, flowers and insects. The festival also boasts live acrobatic performances and a variety of culturally inspired food. Tickets start at $22. Through Aug. 27. 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland. DETAILS The Prom Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s professional outdoor summer theater, presents a new musical that features dance numbers and laughs while inspiring you to be the star you were always meant to be. Tickets $15-$45. 3143 O’Neil Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Now through August 6. DETAILS |
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FOOD & DINING Vintage Ohio Wine Festival The premier wine festival of the region returns to Lake Metroparks Farmpark with more than 100 wines, ciders and craft brews from nearly 30 Ohio wineries to sample. You’ll also find plenty of delicious food, cooking demos, artisan vendors and live entertainment on two stages. Tickets $37. Aug. 4-5. 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland. DETAILS Try The Brew Kettle for a bite and a beer The Brew Kettle has launched Grid Iron Gold, a beer brewed for the Hall of Fame Village near the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, great timing with the enshrinement ceremonies this week. The pilsner – billed as crisp and light – is available now at The Brew Kettle with Topgolf Swing Suite in the Fan Engagement Zone, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and throughout the campus. The Brew Kettle’s Hall of Fame Village brewpub opened in May with Topgolf simulators. The Brew Kettle, which also has locations in Strongsville, Amherst, Hudson and Mentor serves a variety of dishes (some vary between locations). Bavarian pretzel and barbecued spaghetti are a couple of classics. And, of course, there’s plenty of beer to wash them down with. Cheers! READ MORE 808 Shave Ice As we hit the peak of summer, a lot of Northeast Ohioans are looking for any means possible to stay cool. Ice cream may be king of the season, but shaved ice is the unsung hero of frozen treats. Luckily, in Northeast Ohio, 808 Shave Ice makes it easy to indulge. 808 has locations in Avon, Fairview Park, Strongsville, and the Cleveland Metropark Zoo, so there’s always a good excuse to stop. The folks behind 808’s counter use softly shredded ice inspired by Hawaiian treats as opposed to the crushed ice utilized for snow cones to make a treat that’s delicate and melts in your mouth. 808’s flavor options amplify the summer vibe with options like dye-free passionfruit, pina colada, and tamarind on the menu. The shaved ice treats taste even better when topped with a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk and a sprinkle of mochi. 808 also sells smoothies, sundaes, slushes, bubble tea, and more for endless refreshments all summer long. DETAILS Fairport Harbor Creamery Warm summer days are made for motorcycles. And motorcycles have a way of finding great ice cream stands around Northeast Ohio. Fairport Harbor Creamery is one of those spots. The ice cream – plain and boozy -- is made in the turn-of-the-last-century storefront. Guests can sit inside for air conditioning or outside in the sun (or shade) while they enjoy chocolate peanut butter, bananas foster, vanilla ice cream infused with espresso vodka and Kahlua, and so much more. Can’t decide? Get a four-pack sampler for $6.75 ($7.25 for boozy flavors). Sundaes, shakes, ice cream sandwiches and more are available. When done, head down the hill to the beach. DETAILS ‘Dine Drink CLE’ offers lively guide to restaurant, bar scenes Get the latest news about Cleveland’s restaurant and bar scene in the new weekly "Dine Drink CLE" newsletter. With the latest on openings, closings, tastings and other events, plus recommendations, features and guides from our team of writers and critics. SUBSCRIBE |
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TV & MOVIES ‘Mixtape’ Hip-hop is markings its 50th anniversary and Paramount+ is now streaming a documentary called "Mixtape." The film explores how before the hip-hop genre had radio play, streaming or social media, its songs were often shared via mixtapes. Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, 2 Chainz, Big Boi and KRS-One are just a few of the artists featured in the doc about mixtape culture. DETAILS ‘Reservation Dogs ‘ The half-hour critically acclaimed comedy "Reservation Dogs" returns for its third and final season this week on FX on Hulu. The series follows four Indigenous teens who, when we first meet them in season one, are reeling from the death of their friend Daniel. Daniel's dream was to leave rural Oklahoma for California. The group decides the best way to honor Daniel is by fulfilling his goal and traveling to this magical state he was enamored with. To get there, they'll steal and scheme but it's not an easy road. In this new season, they've made it to California but don't have the means to return home. Now that the friends have achieved Daniel's wish, they also must decide what to do next with their own lives. The Indigenous representation in "Reservation Dogs" also extends behind-the-camera with each of its writers, directors and crew. DETAILS ‘Mutant Mayhem’
Directors Jeff Rowe and Kyler Spears showcase the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in a way we’ve never seen them before, utilizing a blend of 3D and 2D animation to create a unique, rough-hewn (on purpose) style. READ MORE ‘Heartstopper ‘ Netflix's popular British rom-com drama series "Heartstopper," starring Joe Locke and Kit Connor, returns for its second season this week. Locke and Connor play Charlie and Nick, two high school schoolmates who fell in love in season one. The series has been praised for its portrayal of LGTBQ+ characters. DETAILS ‘The Lost Flowers of Alice Hunt ‘ Sigourney Weaver and Alycia Debnam-Carey co-star in "The Lost Flowers of Alice Hunt" for Prime Video. The story is based on a novel of the same name by Holly Ringland. Debnam-Carey plays Alice, who as a young girl, moved in with her grandmother June – played by Weaver – after a family tragedy. June is a flower farmer and teaches Alice how flowers can be used as a form of self-expression. The story spans two decades and follows Alice into adulthood. The series debuts Friday, Aug. 4 on the streamer. DETAILS ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ James Gunn's "Guardians of the Galaxy" reaches an appropriately sincere, satirical and cornball finale in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." The film, one of the few non-"Barbie" or "Oppenheimer" summer hits, arrived Wednesday on Disney+ having already grossed $844 million in worldwide ticket sales. Gunn's underdog superhero trilogy culminates with a tale focused on a backstory for Rocket, Bradley Cooper's wise-cracking raccoon, and a showdown with a supervillain (Chukwudi Iwuji) hellbent on repopulating Earth with a "perfect" species. In a review, the Associated Press praised the conviction of Gunn's soupy sci-fi spectacle, writing: "Whatever this sweet, surreal sci-fi shamble is that Gunn has created, everyone here seems to believe ardently in it." DETAILS ‘A Compassionate Spy’ "Oppenheimer" isn't the only movie around returning to Los Alamos. Steve James, the acclaimed documentarian of "Hoop Dreams," in "A Compassionate Spy" details the story of physicist Ted Hall, a brilliant 18-year-old Harvard student when he was recruited to work on the Manhattan Project and went on to pass nuclear information to the Soviets. He confessed in 1998, a year before his death. Hall, one of several scientists to leak information from the atom bomb project, maintained he did it for the good of humanity and to prevent a nuclear monopoly. "A Compassionate Spy" debuts Friday, Aug. 4 on video-on-demand and in theaters. DETAILS ‘Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb ‘ "Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb," a documentary of the decades-long collaboration between the "Power Broker" author and his revered editor is a stirring and affection portrait of two literary giants. The film, directed by the editor's daughter, Lizzie Gottlieb, began streaming Tuesday on the Criterion Channel, just weeks after the death of Gottlieb, who edited novels by Toni Morrison, John Cheever, Joseph Heller and many others. The Associated Press had this to say about the film: "Civil wars over semicolons and heated debate over the word 'looms' would not, on the face of it, seem like the stuff of a gripping big-screen movie. But make no mistake about it, 'Turn Every Page'... is as much a rock 'em, sock 'em clash of heavyweights as found in any blockbuster." DETAILS |
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50 Cent with Busta Rhymes and Jeremih Early 2000s rap king Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson celebrates the 20th anniversary of his debut album “Get Rich Or Die Tryin’” with a stop at Blossom Music Center on Sunday. “The Final Lap Tour” also features performances by Busta Rhymes and Jeremih. Tickets start at $39.50. 7 p.m., Aug. 6. 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. DETAILS The Revivalists and Band of Horses Alt-rock faves The Revivalists return to Cleveland, this time at Jacobs Pavilion in support of their latest album, “Pour It Out Into The Night.” Seattle rockers Band of Horses, whose 2022 album “Things Are Great” was hailed as a return to form by many critics, are co-headliners. Tickets start at $21. 7 p.m., Aug. 6. 2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland. DETAILS Cleveland Country Fest If you love country music, boot scoot on over to the Geauga County Fairgrounds. The lineup features five country bands from Cleveland to Nashville including Brother Trouble, Post Road, Outlaw Apostles, Reckless Highway and Ted Riser & The Marshall Band. There’ll be food trucks, craft beer and wine, too. Tickets start at $30. Noon-10 p.m., Aug. 5. 14373 N. Cheshire St., Burton. DETAILS Tesla: Time to Rock Tesla, not the car but one of the greatest hair metal bands of the 1980s, comes to MGM Northfield Park to perform some of their greatest hits including bangers like “Modern Day Cowboy,” “Little Suzi” and “Love Song.” 21 & over only. Tickets start at $59.50. 8 p.m., Aug. 4. 10777 Northfield Rd., Northfield. DETAILS Happy Together Tour Put your tie-dye shirts on and get the bellbottoms out of the closet for this concert experience that will you back to the 1960s and ‘70s. The lineup includes hitmakers from that era like The Turtles, Gary Puckett, The Vogues, The Grass Roots, The Classics IV, The Cowsills and Badfinger ft. Joey Molland. 21 & over only. Tickets start at $79.50. 7:30 p.m., Aug. 6. 10777 Northfield Rd., Northfield. DETAILS Quavo Quavo will release "Rocket Power," his first album since fellow Migos member Takeoff was shot and killed outside a bowling alley in November 2022. Quavo introduced the new LP with a trailer that features a massive CGI rocket preparing to launch into space. In a statement, he shared: "Through the process of healing I've learned to turn tragedy into triumph. I had to dig deep into my purpose and find the power to keep striving." This summer, Quavo and Future shared a new song, "Turn Your Clic Up," which followed recent singles "Greatness" and "Honey Bun." Shortly before his death, Quavo and Takeoff had shared their joint LP, "Only Built for Infinity Links." DETAILS Rick Springfield Rick Springfield, whose hits include "Human Touch," and, of course, "Jessie's Girl," is putting out his 21st album, "Automatic." Written and produced by Springfield, the collection features 20 new songs. "My goal was solid three-minute tunes with the biggest hooks I could come up with," he said in a news release. Springfield previewed his sound by releasing the title track and "She Walks With the Angels." The album is dedicated to Matty Spindel, a friend and soundman of 25 years who died in 2022. Springfield will be hitting the road this summer on the I Want My '80s Tour. DETAILS Mudvayne Two years into a resumption following an 11-year hiatus, the heavy rock quartet Mudvayne is on a full-fledged headlining tour and is "more raw than it's ever been," according to frontman Chad Gray. The group is also in the process of working on new material, which will be its first since 2009. Mudvayen performs Friday, Aug. 4, at Blossom Music Center on its Psychotherapy Sessions 2023 tour, on a bill with GWAR, Coal Chamber, Nonpoint and Butcher Babies. The show starts 5:30 p.m. Blossom is at 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Tickets -- $35 for lawn and $39.50 to $99.50 for pavilion - are available at livenation.com. Music writer Gary Graff interviewed Gray about the tour, the band's reunion and future. READ MORE Want more concert & music picks? Cleveland.com's weekly virtual concert guide is HERE Cleveland.com's weekly new music guide is HERE |
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