177. Brookstock

A Celebration of Music & Nature
Saturday, July 23
2 - 8:30 p.m.
Brookside Valley Event Site
Brookside Reservation • Cleveland
Free!
Bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy music all day. Along with great music, “BrookStock” features vendors and exhibitors, arts and crafts, a kites flying high in the air, games and activities, hikes, live animals, and more!
EarthWords Nature Shop will be on site selling merchandise and offering a tie-dye station, too.  Visitors can buy shirts from EarthWords for $5, or bring their own t-shirts and print for a $1 to create their own tie-dye shirt.  Shop staff and volunteers will help with the dyes to help create a “groovy” shirt.
Enjoy an afternoon with activities and great live music at BrookStock – A Celebration of Music & Nature in Cleveland Metroparks – part of your life, naturally!

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Main Stage
2 p.m.	Workman’s Circle Klezmer Orchestra ~ Yiddish
4:30 p.m.	JiMiller Band ~ old rock ‘n’ roll, jazz & bluegrass
6:45 p.m.	Abbey Road ~ Beatles tribute band
Beer Garden Stage
3:30 p.m.	DC – 3 ~ blues
6 p.m.	Blue Lunch ~ Chicago-style blues & jump swing

MORE INFO!

Location:
Off John Nagy Blvd., off the Ridge Road entrance - north of the I-480 / Ridge Rd. exit.

Idea Provided By:  Jessica Weber

169.NORTHEAST OHIO POLKA FEST

June 11 & 12, 2011 Saturday & Sunday

- 23rd ANNUAL "NORTHEAST OHIO POLKA FEST".

2 Huge Days. Entertainment Extravaganza at the Old Firehouse Winery with ethnic food and music. In Geneva-on-the-Lake at 5499 Lake Rd. E. Music starts at noon both days. $7.00 admission good for both days. Children under 12 free.

More Info

Location:

5499 Lake Road
P.O. Box 310
Geneva, OH 44041-0310

164. The Hessler Street Fair

The Hessler Street Fair is an annual community arts and music festival, celebrating its 42st year on historic Hessler Street in Cleveland's University Circle. It is a family-friendly event, showcasing local artists, food, musicians and poets. The Fair is one of Cleveland's most successful, attracting upwards of 10,000 visitors each year.

Running from 11am to dusk, May 21 & 22 Saturday and Sunday, it features a diverse mixture of musical styles and venues, and is a non-profit, volunteer-run weekend, focused on celebrating community, arts and culture. 

More Info

Location:

Hessler Road is located in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. It is a small one-way brick paved street running east from Ford Drive to Hessler Court. Hessler Court, the only remaining wood block street in Cleveland, runs north from Hessler Road to Bellflower Road.

159. Jazz for Kids

Now in its fifth year, the “Jazz for Kids” concert is an entertaining and educational performance for families with young children led by pianist Joe Hunter.  Cleveland native Hunter is the co-host with Bill Rudman of the very popular “The Song is You” series and a frequent contributor to Ernie Krivda’s Fat Tuesday Big Band. 

Tickets $5 for members of the Children’s Museum; $10 for nonmembers (children under 11 months admitted free).  Tickets can be purchased exclusively at the Children’s Museum or by calling 216-791-KIDS.

MORE INFO!

Location: 
10730 Euclid Ave.

Cleveland, Oh 44106

(In University Circle)

133. Polka Hall of Fame Awards Show

I love polka, I'm an Italian gal who married a nice Polish boy, it's fun music and let the kids dance all their energy away! The National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame Awards Show begins Saturday November 27 @ 2 p.m. in Euclid High School Auditorium.  After the show, the faithful are invited back downtown for the annual Polka Mass, celebrated by Bishop Edward Pevec at 6 p.m. in the hotel ballroom.

Award Show XXIII

MC Ray Somich

Euclid High School Auditorium

$15 Admission

After the show!!! 

(At the Marriott Hotel)

Meet the Winners Reception and Dance

6pm - Polka Mass

with Father Frank Perkovich & Bishop A.Edward Pevec

2009 Hall of Fame Band of the Year Joey Tomsick

8:30pm - Introduction of 2010 Winners

9pm - Del Sinchak Orchestra (2009 Lifetime Acheivement Award Winner)

MORE INFO!

Directions

Euclid High School Auditorium

711 East 222nd St. Euclid, Ohio

90. Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival

July 23-25 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea.   

Petting zoo, pipe bands, dog show, mass, crafts, learn Gaelic, learn Irish Dance, inflatables and lots of yum food!

FREE Parking
FREE for kids 10 and under.  All others $10.


INFO HERE!


Location:
164 Eastland Road
Berea, OH 44017

89. Nature at Night

Nature at Night
Saturday, July 24
5 - 11 p.m.
Free!
Stories, puppets, music, and an outdoor movie!  Nighttime revelers can enjoy the ‘nighttime animal’ maze, night insect discovery area, special natural history presentations, and more!  Visitors can also browse the great merchandise selections of EarthWords Nature Shops, and enjoy the refreshment area.

Location:
North Chagrin Nature Center

3037 Som Center Road

Willoughby Hills, OH 44094

86. Painesville Party in the Park

July 16, 17, 18.  The Party in the Park is not just for the music lover.  During the 3 day event there is a wide array of things to do for adults and children of all ages.  The Community Stage features many different activities, demonstrations, music and many other things for the whole family to enjoy.  Also, in the Community Stage area  is the PPITP "Kidzone" with large inflatables for the kids to enjoy.  The schedule below outlines all the different events taking place in the community areas during the Party in the Park.  In addition there will be a car show, kids community mural, clowns, crafts and more.

AND next door will the PETAPALOOZA sponsored by THE ANIMAL CLINIC OF CHARDON.  July 17 & 18 from Noon to 9.  Free for doggies and kiddos!

ALL THE INFO!

Location:
Veterans Park 
7 Richmond St.
Painesville, OH 44077

85. National Hamburger Festival

I don't even care that this is not technically Cleveland, it's a festival all about food, count me in!
Now celebrating it's 5th year come on down to Akron's own Hamburger Festival!

• Festival hours are Saturday, July 17 from noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday, July 18 from noon to 7 p.m.
• Tickets will be sold at the gate for $5.00 per person. Admission is free for children under 48-inches tall.
• Food and beverages will be sold separately.

Crafts, rides, balloons, face painting, games, prizes and burgers!

TONS of INFO!

Location:
Lock 3 Park
200 South Main Street
Akron, Ohio 44308

83. Kids FREE at Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom

Weekends now through September 5, 2010, the Cleveland Orchestra will be playing at Blossom Music Center!

Children ages 12 and under sit free on the Lawn for all Blossom Festival concerts with a free Kids’ Lawn Pass. Up to two children are admitted free with each paid adult Lawn ticket admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult on the Lawn at all times.

July 17 - The Four Seasons
August 8 - Franz Conducts Strauss
August 14 - The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma
August 21 - Disney in Concert:  Magical Music from the Movies
September 4&5 - The Joffrey Ballet

More INFO HERE!

Location:
1145 Steels Corners Rd
Cuyahoga Falls OH 44223

82. Hale Farm Fun!

This weekend July 10-11, 2010 there are three awesome events going on at Hale Farm!

1 - Music in the Valley with folk musicians.  July 10-11 from 10am to 5pm. Admission is $10 for adults/seniorsand $5 for children age 3-12. Members of the Western Reserve Historical Society and children 2 & under are free.
2 - Hale Hearty Dinner Fiddles and Vittles.  July 10 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fiddles & Vittles is part of a new food program that blends history, theater, and authentic 19th century fare with local foods for a unique, entertaining dining experience.  $15 per person.
3 - Hale Ghost Tour.   July 10 Presentation at 8:00 pm Walking Tour begins at 9:00 pm.   This is a hauntingly historical Hale Farm & Village walking tour and presentation led by Western Reserve Paranormal with tips on how to be a ghost hunter and to see real collected evidence. The tour visits Ira Road Cemetery and Hale Farm & Village with an option to continue on a late night walk to Indigo Lake. Admission is $10. Not recommended for children. (I'd say older kids would love this, not so much the younger ones, they're not up at 9pm anyway!

MORE INFO

Location
2686 Oak Hill Road
Bath, OH 44210

73. Strongsville Rib Burnoff

JUNE 24, 2010
4 PM TILL 11 PM
JUNE 25, 2010
3 PM TILL 11 PM
JUNE 26, 2010
NOON TILL 11 PM

FREE ADMISSION: NOON-3 PM

ADMISSION - $2.00
KIDS 10 & UNDER FREE ADMISSION

KIDS INFLATABLES
FREE PARKING AND SHUTTLE

INFO HERE

Location: 
State Route 82, Royalton Road and State Route 42, Pearl Road.
Strongsville, Ohio 44136

64. Coventry Street Arts Fair

On Thursday, June 17th, 2010, from 6-9 p.m., thousands of people will come celebrate on Coventry and we want you to be a part of it. Last year more than 12,000 people visited the fair in just one evening to enjoy music, food, shopping and socializing.


Not much more info, but here's the SITE :)

Location
Coventry Road
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
216.556.0927

63. Wade Oval Wednesdays

Wednesday Evenings 

June 16 - August 25

6:00-9:00 p.m.

Wade Oval in University Circle

ALL THE INFO HERE!

What started out as a small Wednesday evening concert series has grown into a weekly “party in the park.” More than 10,000 visitors each summer bring their families, friends, blankets, and lawn chairs to dance, relax, and enjoy music at WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays.

 

This one-of-a-kind concert-going experience combines the outdoor charm of Wade Oval University Circle with the excitement of live music. Whether you’re a fan of rock & roll, jazz, folk, or reggae, there’s a concert that’s perfect for you.

2010 Lineup

Date	Band	Genre
June 16	Carlos Jones & The PLUS Band	Reggae
June 23	New BarleyCorn	Celtic Music
June 30*	Vernon Jones Blues Cartell	Blues
July 7	The Girls Band	Pop Rock
July 14	One World Tribe	Afro-Beat, Funk, Latin, and World Beat Orchestra
July 21* Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs	The Speedbumps	Indie, Acoustic, Folk
July 28	Revolution Pie	Beatles Tribute
August 4	Cats On Holiday/  Lost State of Franklin	Rockabilly, Swamp Rock/ Americana, Country, Rock
August 11	Roberto Ocasio’s Latin Jazz Project	Latin
August 18* Raiders of the Lost Ark	Heart & Soul Band	R&B, Rock, Motown, Disco, Funk, 80s Pop
August 25	Sultans of Bing	Rock & Roll

*Movie Night 

Location:
Wade Oval, University Circle
Cleveland, Ohio

Idea Provided By: Jessica L. Weber 

53. Rib Cook Offs

Don't wear white shirts and bring lots of wipies!!  Both the Berea Rib Cook off and the Rib Burn off downtown, are this weekend!  If you have littler bugger's the Berea one is a little easier to navigate if you need to leave during a meltdown/overload of elephant ears.  BOTH offer free admission for kiddos under 12!

Berea Offerings:  FREE parking, lots of activities for children, including a rock climbing wall, inflatables, a mechanical bull, and more!

Downtown Offerings:  Music, music, music and ribs!


Info for the Rib Burn Off.

Info for the Berea Rib Cook Off.

Locations
Berea - Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds

164 Eastland Road

Berea, OH 44017

Downtown - Tower City Amphitheater

351 Canal Road

Cleveland, OH 44113

28. Legacy Village

I'm sure a shopping mall isn't the first place you think of for "family fun" BUT during the summer months Legacy Village is awesome for some free fun.  Their summer concert series takes place in the center  of the mall on the grass.  Bring a lawn chair and some glow sticks for the kids and let them run themselves into exhaustion while you relax with some gelato from La Gelateria or chocolate and cookies from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. I've also included some upcoming events that look yummy and fun! ---Stir Crazy - Kids Eat FREE! Tuesdays & Thursdays - After 4 p.m. ---Saturday, April 24, 2010 10:00am-5:00pm @Revive Revive, Cleveland area’s independently owned fair trade boutiques will host a trunk show featuring Chapter One Organics on April 24, 2010 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. This event features organic dresses and baby gear, including Chapter One Organics’ newest design, the Newborn Sac. Patrons will receive a free gift with any Chapter One Organics’ purchase, while supplies last.

---Legacy Live - Summer Concert Series Every Weekend thru September! Legacy Village will offer live music throughout the summer on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7-10 p.m. and Sundays from 3-6 p.m. Get all the info HERE! Location: Legacy Village 25001 Cedar Rd. Lyndhurst, OH 44124 Ph: 216.382.3871

Image Provided By:  Legacy Village