Pride in the Cle Cleveland’s annual celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, community and resilience returns to downtown this weekend. It kicks off Saturday with a march from Public Square at 11 a.m., followed by a festival on Malls B and C featuring live entertainment, food trucks, artisan vendors, kids activities and more. Free. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., June 7. Malls B & C, Cleveland. lgbtcleveland.org/pride Kent Art & Wine Festival Downtown Kent transforms into an open-air gallery and tasting room with 60 artists and 13 Ohio wineries. Add food vendors and live music and you’ve got the recipe for a perfect summer Saturday. Free admission. Wine tasting tickets start at $18. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., June 7. Main Street, Kent. mainstreetkent.org Beachland Flea Shop for vinyl records, retro clothing, music memorabilia, handcrafted items and more at Beachland Ballroom’s Summer Flea. Free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., June 8. 15711 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland. beachlandballroom.com Guardians vs. Houston The Guardians host the Astros for a three-game series with giveaways and promos galore: fireworks and $1 dogs on Friday, an Emmanuel Clase jersey giveaway on Saturday, and Kids Fun Day on Sunday. Tickets start at $20. June 6-8. Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland. mlb.com/guardians/ Today’s Bride Summer Wedding Show Planning a wedding? More than 80 vendors, a fashion show, and plenty of samples await at the I-X Center. Tickets $12. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., June 8. One I-X Center Drive, Cleveland. todaysbride.com Test Flight: “Future Never Land” Cleveland Public Theatre’s new play development series continues with Josiah Britt‘s genre-blending piece — a rap-classical fusion opera steeped in Cleveland history and Afrofuturism. Tickets are choose-what-you-pay with suggested prices of $1-$40. June 5-7. 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. cptonline.org “Hakashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow” The Cleveland Museum of Art’s blockbuster new exhibit celebrates one of the most influential artists in modern pop culture with colorful, never-before-seen installations and exclusive new works. Tickets $15-$30. Now through Sept. 7. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. clevelandart.org Sarah Millican The UK comedian brings her “Late Bloomer” tour of the same name to the Connor Palace in Playhouse Square, performing her brutally honest and hilariously relatable style comedy. Tickets start at $85 on secondary market. 8 p.m., June 7. 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. playhousesquare.org |
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David Spade The former “Saturday Night Live” star and “Joe Dirt” himself brings his “I Got a Feel For It” standup tour to Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace. Recommended for ages 16 and older. Tickets starting at $42.50. 7:30 p.m., June 6. 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. playhousesquare.org Canton Greek Fest Featuring three days of music, delicious food and fireworks. Greek cooking demos and wine tastings are other food-centric events planned throughout the weekend. The menu includes souvlakia, lamb chops, moussaka, spanakopita and more classic dishes, with a drive-thru dining option. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., through June 7. St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 251 25th St. NW, Canton. cantongreekfest.com Bill Bellamy The “Def Comedy Jam” favorite and former MTV VJ performs his sharp-witted and high-energy act to the Funny Bone in the Flats. Ages 21 and up. Tickets $40-$50. June 6-8. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland. cleveland.funnybone.com Circusmania Whackdown Crooked River Circus returns with a pro wrestling-themed spectacle blending acrobatics, aerials and over-the-top characters at the Bohemian National Hall. Tickets start at $35. June 6-7, June 13-14. 4939 Broadway Ave., Cleveland. crookedrivercircus.com Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park Take in the views from the park’s new 137-foot glass walkway, suspended 50 feet above Sylvan Creek. It ends just short of Minnehaha Falls, making it feel like you’re floating above the waterfall. Free admission. Open daily. 12440 State Route 282, Garrettsville. ohiodnr.gov Steam and Steel: Propelling the Future of the Great Lakes The Great Lakes Science Center’s celebration of the Steamship William G. Mather centennial continues with a new special exhibit that provides guests with an opportunity to experience what its like to be on a freighter. Interactive exhibits allow you to steer the Mather, virtually load and unload cargo and much more. Included with Science Center admission. Tours of the Mather available for extra charge. 601 Erieside Ave. Cleveland. Runs through September 1 during regular business hours. greatscience.com/explore/exhibits/ Cedar Point Amusement Park Cedar Point is now open for the 2025 summer season. Check out more than 150 rides including rollercoasters like Millennium Force and Steel Vengeance. Enjoy fresh-cut fries and stroll the mile-long Cedar Point Beach. Opening day tickets are just $40. For future dates save money buying tickets online. Cedar Point Amusement Park, One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky. May 3, opening day. cedarpoint.com |
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FOOD & DRINK Parma Rib 'N Rock The 33rd annual celebration of ribs, rock and community returns to the Shoppes at Parma. Expect mouthwatering eats from ribbers like Armadillo’s, Mojo’s Rib Shack and Fat Freddie’s BBQ, plus live music from bands including Disco Express and Creedence: The Tribute. Tickets start at $4.50. June 5-8. 7900 Day Drive, Parma. parmaareachamber.org Santé Supper Club hosts plant-based dinner sans alcohol, with floral workshop Santé Supper Club is hosting a non-alcoholic, vegan dinner event on June 7 at a Northeast Ohio location to be announced. The evening will feature plant-based cuisine from Chef Sarah Martin, who trained at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris, as well as zero-proof cocktails crafted with Dhōs spirits. Participants will also enjoy a hands-on floral arrangement workshop led by Cleveland-based Britney Devaris of Staple + Layer, with guests taking home their own creations. READ MORE TOP PICKS Fairport Harbor Creamery With temps in the 70s and 80s this week, its ice cream season. Northeast Ohio has plenty of creameries, but some really stand out. Fairport Harbor Creamery, just uphill from Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park Beach, adds creative flavors that make it hard to decide. So, don’t. With their four-compartment sampler serving, you can select blueberry crumble, peanut butter Oreo, banana cream pie and plain ole’ vanilla. Or get a boozy milkshake. The creamery has a full liquor, wine and beer license, so they can spike your sweets. Consider tequila with mango Dole whip. Ice cream cookie sandwiches and homemade drumsticks are also tempting. – Paris Wolfe -- Details Doinks Burger Joint Who’s ever not in the mood for a smashburger? Doinks Burger Joint in Cleveland’s North Collinwood neighborhood is a casual spot serving some of the most mouth-watering burgers in town. The Bonn Mi is an instant classic, featuring jalapenos, cucumbers, kimchi and spicy Doinks sauce. The Sweet Heat is another crowd pleaser, topped with bacon, onion rings, house BBQ sauce and more. Don’t miss sides like onion rings or kimchi mac salad, and pair it all with one of the boozy house seltzers. Doinks is at 15519 Waterloo Road in Cleveland. – Alex Darus DETAILS |
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TV & MOVIES “Power Moves with Shaquille O’Neal” Shaquille O’Neal also has his own docuseries coming to Netflix Wednesday called “Power Moves with Shaquille O’Neal.” It’s an inside look at his efforts as president of Reebok’s basketball division. Allen Iverson is vice president. Both have a history with the brand. In 1992, O’Neal signed a deal with Reebok as a rookie playing for the Orlando Magic. Iverson famously inked a lifetime deal with the brand one year prior in 1991. The series will show the two pro ballplayers work to make Reebok Basketball cool and competitive in the sneaker market. It drops Wednesday. DETAILS “Presence” “Presence,” one of two excellent Steven Sodebergh-directed, David Koepp-scripted movies released this year, arrives Tuesday on Hulu. The film, a nifty, experimental little thriller, is filmed entirely from the perspective a ghost inside a home a family has just moved into. From a floating point-of-view, we watch as the mysterious presence, piecing together a past trauma while observing the unfolding a new one. DETAILS “Straw” Tyler Perry ’s latest, “Straw,” stars Taraji P. Henson as a struggling single mother who, desperate for money to pay for her daughter’s prescriptions, robs a bank. The film, co-starring Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor and Sinbad, debuts Friday, June 6 on Netflix. DETAILS “Love Island USA” Ariana Madix has returned to Fiji as host of a new season of “Love Island USA.” The new episodes have big shoes to fill. Last season was the top-rated reality series of 2024. It also broke through the cultural zeitgeist with social media memes and water cooler conversation. The show premieres Tuesday and will air six nights a week on Peacock. DETAILS “Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour” As a teenager, Kristin Cavallari was a breakout of the MTV reality series “Laguna Beach” because of her unfiltered honesty. She’s carried that with her throughout other reality shows and to her podcast “Let’s Be Honest.” Cameras rolled when Cavallari took the podcast on the road in March. That will air as the docuseries “Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour” beginning Wednesday on E!. It streams on Peacock. DETAILS “Stick” Get your feel-good TV fix with Apple TV+’s new show, “Stick.” It stars Owen Wilson as Pryce, a broke and divorced former pro golfer who could use a break. He finds it in a teen phenom named Santi and volunteers to be his coach. The show is about chosen family and second chances. “Stick” premieres Wednesday. DETAILS |
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Buddy Guy At 88, the blues legend proves he’s still got it. Buddy Guy takes the Jacobs Pavilion stage with support from Texican rockers Los Lonely Boys and blues guitarist Eric Gales. Tickets start at $32. 7 p.m. June 7. 2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland. jacobspavilion.com “SNL: Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of Music” The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s newest exhibit celebrates “Saturday Night Live”’s iconic musical moments with rare artifacts, never-before-seen footage and interactive displays. Tickets $29.50-$39.50. Open daily. 1100 Rock & Roll Blvd., Cleveland. https://rockhall.com/ Rockin’ on the River Northern Ohio’s longest-running outdoor concert series rolls on at Black River Landing with an all-star county show featuring Jason Aldean Tribute with American Soldier, a Tribute to Toby Keith and Frank Garrett & Left of Centre. Tickets $10. 6:15 p.m., June 7. 421 Black River Lane, Lorain. rockinontheriver.com Fantastic Cat Monday, June 9. Appalachia meets Laurel Canyon with this masked band that Rolling Stone once called a “supergroup-you-need-to-know.” We think they’re as addictive as catnip. beachlandballroom.com/e/14305833/fantastic-cat/ Lords of Acid Tuesday, June 10. Belgian electronic pioneers formed in 1988 by Praga Khan, Oliver Adams and Jade 4U. They take techno, acid house and industrial music and fortify it with a hedonistic sit-and-spin attitude. globeironcle.com/events/detail/?event_id=863077 Addison Rae Has there been a more seamless transition from TikTok social media star to full-fledged pop music force than that of Addison Rae? On Friday, June 6, she will release her debut LP “Addison,” one of the year’s most anticipated releases – from the Lana Del Rey-channeling “Diet Pepsi” to the trip-hop “Headphones On.” She’s managed to tap into a kind of late-internet cool through a hybrid approach to pop music and a lackadaisical singing style. Could it be “Addison” summer? Only time will tell. DETAILS Cynthia Erivo Need your Cynthia Erivo fix between “Wicked” films? She’s got your back. The multihyphenate will release her sophomore LP, “I Forgive You” on Friday, June 6, a collection of big belts and even bigger vulnerabilities, with gorgeous songs that sound as though they were ripped straight from Erivo’s diary. Listen closely and carefully for maximum enjoyment. DETAILS |
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