Whether it’s Akron Porch Rokr or the Feast of the Assumption in Little Italy, the Pagan Pride Fest in Bedford or Carlos Jones on Edgewater Beach, think of this week as a unique opportunity to get what’s coming to you.
Let’s give thanks for our amazing region by helping rescue some homeless cats, clean up an iconic beach, support the Legal Aid Society’s Jam for Justice, or join in a discussion on the state of the Great Lakes. It’s your home – take the lead.
In 2022, the second FRONT International Triennial presented an installation focuson on the health of Lake Erie with five local contributors: Chateau Hough (pictured), Vel’s Purple Oasis, City Fresh, Yellow House Cheese & Meats, and Hood Honey.
Now SPACES is presenting a follow up during a weekend-long event on Sat 8/16, with a free, family-friendly Sustainability Expo & Artisan Sale. On Sunday a panel discussion followed by a “Stiletto Tilling Party” will take place at Vel’s, one of Cleveland’s oldest urban farms.
The 65-year-old Cleveland Arts Prize has announced its 2025 winners, with prizes awarded in emerging (writer Ali Black), mid-career (classical guitarist Jason Vieaux) and lifetime achievement (visual artist Mark Howard) categories, as well as four special prizes for supporters of the arts. They’ll be officially awarded at a ceremony/party on October 22.
The Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation has announced the programs for its 2025-26 Writers Center Stage series talking place at the Maltz Performing Arts Center. It will feature six authors in diverse literary genres, starting on September 26 with British novelist Ian McEwan.
As we previously mentioned, the least surprising news ever is that the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has extended its annual Asian Lantern Festival. Instead of closing August 24, the wildly popular annual event will run through September 13, with a special “Wild Ride” bike-through viewing September 14.
WEDNESDAY
8/13
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes finally holds its Art in the Park event that was postponed in July due to rain. Now you can shop more than 30 local artisans in a beautiful setting, while enjoying food, drinks and the outdoors.
All summer, Cleveland Metroparks has been hosting free concerts at six of its locations. Like summer, they’re winding down now. But one of the biggest is coming up this week: Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S. Band at Edgewater Beach.
The annual Feast in Little Italylives up to its name in the quantity of food served during its four days. But it’s also a religious festival with the solemn mass and procession today.
Whiskey Island Paddlefestlets Lake Erie live up to its full recreational potential, with opportunities for kayakers, standing paddleboarders, and those who just want to watch and cheer their friends.
Musician/visual artist Guice Mann projects an engagingly sunny vibe in keeping with his hippie personality. He’s got a bunch of friends joining him at the Grog Shop when he releases his new album Recline.
MONDAY
8/18
Versatile Cleveland musicianRobin “Hyperius” Blake hosts the monthly Cleveland Rocks: Past Present Future Musicians’ Workshop to talk about how to create DIY scenes and spaces.
TUESDAY
8/19
Summit Metro Parks’laidback family-friendly Tuesday evening concerts come to a close at Firestone Metro Park, with the Summit Park Band playing favorite pop and show tunes.
Legal Aid helps peoplewho can’t afford a lawyer with non-criminal matters such as landlord disputes. At their annual Jam for Justice, taking place at the Beachland, lawyers take the stage to act out their rock god fantasies.
