Discovering Cleveland

There are a lot of upcoming festivals this weekend in Cleveland! Check out the Painesville Party in the Park, the Cleveland Irish Festival, or the 5th Annual Scene Ale Fest for a great time outdoors. If outdoor festivals aren’t your thing, you’ll surely enjoying seeing Something Dada at the Beck Center or the Late Shift showing of The Jerk at Capitol Theatre.

Painesville Party in the Park

Friday, July 19 – Sunday, July 21, 2013
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Veterans Park
7 Richmond Road Painesville, OH 44077
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You won’t want to miss Ohio’s largest FREE music festival this weekend in Painesville! Come out and enjoy performances by bands like The Floorwalkers, Burning River Ramblers, Oldboy, Cats on Holiday, and many more. Bring the whole family out to see the antique car show, participate in the cornhole tournament, or make some arts and crafts. Click here for full details!

Cleveland Irish Festival

Friday, July 19 – Sunday, July 21, 2013
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Berea Fairgrounds
164 Eastland Road Berea, OH 44017
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The Cleveland Irish Festival is boasting performers like Malachi Cush, High Kings, Seven Nations, and many more. They’ll also be featuring food from vendors like Claddagh Irish Pubs, Sully’s of Medina, Wright Catering, East Coast Custard, along with many others. General admission is $10, children under 10 get in for free. Parking is free. Click here for full details!

ThistleDown Racino Inaugural Food Truck Derby

Saturday, July 20, 2013
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ThistleDown Racino
21501 Emery Road Cleveland, OH 44128
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The ThistleDown Racino Inaugural Food Truck Derby will offer visitors the chance to sample cuisine from 10 local food trucks like the Donut Lab, Krav, Touch, The Green Machine, and Sushi on the Roll. Click here for full details!

5th Annual Scene Ale Fest

Saturday, July 20, 2013
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park, Tremont
Cleveland, OH 44113
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The 5th Annual Scene Ale Fest will be taking place this Saturday in Tremont’s Lincoln Park, and will feature tastings of over 100 different brews. Admission is $30 presale or $35 at the gate, which includes one 8 oz. cup and 10 drink tickets. $10 designated driver passes are available as well, along with $55 presale/$75 gate VIP tickets. Entertainment by Thaddeus Anna Greene, The Madison Crawl, and more. Click here for full details!

8th Annual Luau on the Lake

Saturday, July 20, 2013
3:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wendy Park at Whiskey Island
2800 Whiskey Island Drive Cleveland, OH 44102
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The Luau on the Lake is a Hawaiian themed event to benefit Shoes and Clothes for Kids. General admission is $50 and includes food, beer, wine, soft drinks, and a souvenir cup. Click here for full details!

Winking Lizard 10th Annual A Shot in the Dark Race & Party

Saturday, July 20, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Winking Lizard
811 Huron Road E. Cleveland, OH 44115
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The Winking Lizard A Shot in the Dark Race has something for everyone: a family walk/run, a team event, and a 4-mile run! After the race, enjoy an after party with the Spazmatics on Huron Road inside the beer garden. Click here for full details!

Something Dada at Beck Center for the Arts

Saturday, July 20, 2013
Doors 7:30 p.m, show 8:00 p.m.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107
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Something Dada is an improvisational comedy troop who puts on a hilarious show in a “Who’s Line is It, Anyway?” style. Check them out this Saturday at Beck Center for the Arts. Tickets are just $12 and can be purchased online here.

Melt Bar & Grilled Late Shift – The Jerk

Saturday, July 20, 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 The Jerk! 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 “My Special Purpose Hot Tuna Melt” sandwich for the weekend. Learn more about Melt’s weekend special here.

Taste of Tremont

Sunday, July 21, 2013
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tremont
Cleveland, OH 44113
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The 11th Annual Taste of Tremont Street Festival will be taking place this Sunday in the heart of Tremont’s restaurant district. It is free to attend this event, but you will pay for food and drinks as you go. Live music will be performed by SLAP and Big Ship, and there will be a beer and wine garden located at the north end of Professor. Click here for full details!