Discovering Cleveland

This weekend brings festivals galore to Cleveland! Check out the Avon Duct Tape Festival and enjoy a great time with your whole family. Or, grab a sitter for the kids and head out to the 2013 Cleveland Wine Festival this Friday and Saturday and Voinovich Park downtown!

Cleveland Indians vs. Nationals

Friday, June 14 – Sunday, June 16, 2013
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Progressive Field
2401 Ontario Street Cleveland, OH 44115
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If you haven’t had a chance to catch an Indian’s game yet this season, this weekend will be a great chance to head downtown as the Indians take on the Nationals. Click here for full details or to purchase your tickets online!

Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival

Friday, June 14 – Sunday, June 16, 2013
Hours Vary
Veteran’s Memorial Park
37001 Detroit Road Avon, OH 44011
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Check out the 10th Annual Duct Tape Festival at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Avon for a celebration of all things duct tape! This event will feature duct tape sculptures, fashion, a parade, and more. Click here for full details!

Cleveland Wine Festival

Friday, June 14 – Saturday, June 15, 2013
Friday 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Voinovich Park
9th Street Pier Cleveland, OH 44114
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The Cleveland Wine Festival presents the opportunity for wine-lovers, as well as beginners, to sample from more than 350 wines from across the world. The event will also feature cooking demonstrations, musical entertainment, and more. Tickets are $29 in advance, $35 at the door. Click here for full details!

Blondes vs. Brunettes Flag Football Game

Saturday, June 15, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Cleveland State University’s Krenzler Field
E. 18th Street Cleveland, OH 44114
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Blondes vs. Brunettes will be playing a game of flag football this Saturday to raise funds to help the nation fight Alzheimer’s disease. All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Click here for full details!

The 8th Annual Ohio City Run and Crawl

Saturday, June 15, 2013
Race day registration opens at 5:30 p.m.
Race begins on Market Avenue
Market Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113
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Check out The 8th Annual Ohio City Run and Crawl this Saturday for a 5K run followed by a post-race pub crawl through the streets of Ohio City. $25 per person, $10 for the kid’s dash. All proceeds benefit Ohio City Incorporated. Click here for full details!

Melt Bar & Grilled Late Shift – Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure

Saturday, May 4, 2013
Midnight
Capitol Theatre
1390 W 65th Street Cleveland, OH 44102
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If you’re looking for an affordable night out, why not head out to Capitol Theatre for a showing of Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure! Tickets are just $5 and are on sale at the box office or online here. Of course, there’s more than just a movie involved–Melt is whipping up a special Pee-Wee-themed sandwich for the weekend. Check out one of the Melt locations and enjoy a “Pee Wee’s Big Tequila Lime” Melt. Learn more about Melt’s weekend special here.

BayARTS & Music Festival

Saturday, June 15, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
BayArts
28795 Lake Road Bay Village, OH 44140
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The BayArts and Music Festival is an annual event that allows artists to showcase their work and guests to enjoy live music, food, and more. Click here for full details!

Shaker Heights Art & Music Festival

Saturday, June 15 – Sunday, June 16, 2013
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Van Aken District
Farnsleigh Road between Warrensville and Van Aken
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Enjoy this free festival which features food, music, and fun for the whole family. Click here for full details!

Photography by Blaz Photography.