There’s plenty of fun to be had in Cleveland this weekend, as we slowly start wrapping up the summer! Why not check out the famous Fest of the Assumption going on all weekend in Little Italy, bring the kids out to enjoy the Asphalt Cinema at Kamm’s Corners, or enjoy a burger at the National Hamburger Festival this weekend in Akron? As always, let us know if we’ve missed an important event by leaving a comment below!
Feast of the Assumption
Thursday, August 15 – Sunday, August 18, 2013
Times Vary
Little Italy
Cleveland, OH 44106
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The Feast of the Assumption is a celebration of faith and family, with plenty of Italian food, games, and music to partake in! Click here for full details!
Wild Ride at the Zoo
Friday, August 16, 2013
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland, OH 44109
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Wild Ride offers visitors the chance to check out the zoo on their bikes! Animals will be out on exhibit and exhibitor booths will be set up. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased online here.
Asphalt Cinema at Kamm’s Corners
Friday, August 16, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Impett Park
3180 West 153rd Street Cleveland, OH 44111
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Bring the whole family out to Kamm’s Corners this Friday to enjoy a FREE outdoor movie at the Asphalt Cinema! The Lorax will be played on the giant screen at dusk, and there will be a free concert by Brand New Hat from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Click here for full details!
Cinema at the Square
Friday, August 16 – Sunday, August 18, 2013
Showtimes Vary
PlayhouseSquare Palace Theatre
1615 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115
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This is your last chance to check out Cinema at the Square at PlayhouseSquare! This weekend, check out screenings of Bringing Up Baby, The Three Stooges Short Films, Planet of the Apes, and Annie. Click here for full details or to purchase tickets online!
Jazz at Lincoln Park
Friday, August 16, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park
Cleveland, OH 44113
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Come out for a free concert in Tremont’s Lincoln Park as the Arts in August features The Paul Ferguson Jazz Quintet with Evelyn Wright on vocals. Click here for full details!
Weapons of Mass Creation Festival
Friday, August 16 – Sunday, August 18, 2013
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday
Cleveland Public Theatre
6415 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102
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This exciting three-day event is the premier art, design, and music festival in the Midwest! Come out and enjoy 20 speakers, 20 designers, and 40+ bands. Standard three day passes are still available for $75.00 each, plus fees. Click here to learn more, or to secure your tickets today!
8th Annual National Hamburger Festival
Saturday, August 17 – Sunday, August 18, 2013
Opens at Noon
Lock 3
200 South Main Street Akron, OH 44308
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If you’re a burger lover, you won’t want to miss the 8th Annual National Hamburger Festival this weekend at Lock 3 in Akron! Come out for live music, family and children activities and entertainment, the National Hamburger Festival Queen Pageant, a burger eating contest, and much more! Admission is just $5, available at the gate. Click here for full details!
Live Music at Shaker Square
Saturday, August 17, 2013
6:00 p.m.
Shaker Square
Cleveland, OH 44120
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Grab a lawn chair and come out to Shaker Square for a free concert this Saturday! Music will be performed by Mo Mojo. Click here for full details!
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That’s a great list. I also just heard about this one…
RAW – En Masse
Saturday, August 17th, 2013 — 8:00PM to 12:00AM
Cleveland Agora, 5000 Euclid Ave.
http://www.rawartists.org/cleveland/enmasse
Artistic showcase: film screening, musical performance, fashion show, art gallery, performance art, and a featured hairstylist and makeup artist. All local, hand-picked talent.