August Events

August is the month of summer concerts, festivals, and fun. Learn all about the interesting things to do. Below is a list (in date order) of exhibits, concerts, book signings, wine tastings, and more.

If you have an event you'd like to add, please send me the information at cleveland.guide@about.com. Have an enjoyable month!

Through August 3, 2008
West Side Story
What: See this classic musical performed.
Where: Huntington Playhouse, Bay Village
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through August 3, 2008
Medina County Fair
What: See the animals, rides, arts & crafts exhibits, food, entertainment, and more.
Where: US 42 and Smith Rd., Medina
Time: Varies
Cost: $2 - $5

Through August 3, 2008
World Golf Championship - Bridgestone Invitational
What: See Tiger and all of the other golf greats compete.
Where: Firestone Country Club, 462 E. Warner Rd., Akron
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through August 6, 2008
"Oklahoma!"
What: See the Ohio Light Opera perform this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.
Where: College of Wooster's Freelander Theatre, 329 E. University St., Wooster
Time: 8pm
Cost: $15 - $41

Through August 7, 2008
Ohio Light Opera: "The Yeoman of the Guard"
What: See this classic Gilbert & Sullivan operetta.
Where: College of Wooster's Freelander Theatre, 329 E. University Street, Wooster
Time: Varies
Cost: $15 - $41

Through August 8, 2008
Ohio Light Opera: "The Czarevitch"
What: See Lehar's operetta performed.
Where: Freedlander Theatre, College of Wooster, 329 E. University St., Wooster
Time: Varies
Cost: $15 - $41

Through August 9, 2008
Ohio Light Opera: "Marinka"
What: See the company perform this work by Kalman.
Where: Freelander Hall, College of Wooster, 329 E. University St., Wooster
Time: Varies
Cost: $41 - $15

Through August 10, 2008
Great Lakes Medieval Faire and Marketplace
What: Enjoy Medieval-style entertainment, costumes, food rides, parades, and more.
Where: 3033 Ohio 534, seven miles south of I-90, Rock Creek
Time: 10am - 7pm
Cost: Adults $17.95, children $5.95

Through August 17, 2008
"Altar Boyz"
What: See the critically-acclaimed musical spoof about a Christian boy band.
Where: Beck Center for the Arts, Lakewood
Time: 8pm
Cost: $10 - $28

Through September 7, 2008
"Einstein"
What: Learn more about the man and his theories through interactive exhibits, manuscripts, and more.
Where: Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through September 7, 2008
Vatican Splendors from Saint Peter's Basilica
What: See one of the largest collections of art, documents, and other historically significant objects from the Vatican to tour North America.
Where: Western Reserve Historical Society
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through September 21, 2008
"Liverpool Life"
What: See this collection of photographs by Mike McCartney (Paul's brother), detailing the Liverpool music scene in the 1960s.
Where: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through September 28, 2008
Baseball Rocks
What: Explore the relationship between baseball and rock music.
Where: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through September 28, 2008
Frogs, Hogs, and Dogs
What: See exotic creatures from Puerto Rico, Australia, Panama, and other the world.
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: free with zoo admission.

Through October 31, 2008
Great Garden Adventure at Stan Hywet
What: See more than 100 flowers and other whimsical creations made from recycled "junk," scattered throughout the Stan Hywet grounds. It's fun for kids and adults, alike.
Where: Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron
Time: Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm (last admission is at 430pm)
Cost: Varies

Through November 30, 2008
Short and Sweet: Two Centuries of American Childhood
What: Explore two centuries of children's clothes, toys, furniture, and art in this unique exhibit about growing up in Northeast Ohio.
Where: Western Reserve Historical Society
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: Varies

August 1, 2008
Old Village Market
What: Enjoy music, food, arts and crafts, kids activities, and more
Where: James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor
Time: 4pm - 8pmp
Cost: free

August 1, 2008
Magnolia Block Party
What: Get to know the people and buildings of this lovely University Circle street at their annual block party.
Where: Magnolia Drive, University Circle
Time: 3pm - 7pm
Cost: free

August 1, 2008
Twilight at the Zoo
What: Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a variety of live music, and the animals.
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Time: 7pm - midnight
Cost: from $65 (21 and over only); call 216 661-6500x4421 for tickets and information.

August 1 - 2, 2008
Vintage Ohio
What: Enjoy Ohio food and wine, live music, arts and crafts, fireworks, and kids activities
Where: Lake Farmpark, Kirtland
Time: 1pm - 10pm
Cost: $18 in advance; $22 at the gate; children over 3 are $3

August 1 - 3, 2008
Twinsburg Twins Days Festival
What: You don't have to be a twin to enjoy the music, food, live entertainment, crafts, rides, and fun at this festival.
Where: Glen Chamberlin Park, Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg
Time: Saturday, 9am - 1030pm; Sunday, 10am - 7pm
Cost: Adults $3

August 2, 2008
Summer Wonderland
What: Enjoy music, food, live entertainment, arts & crafts, and children's activities at this family summer festival.
Where: Bedford Commons, Broadway between Columbus and Franklin, Bedford
Time: 10am - 1pm
Cost: free

August 2 - 3, 2008
Nature Arts Festival
What: Enjoy a variety of arts & crafts.
Where: West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Rd., Russell/Newbury Township
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: free

August 3, 2008
Neil Diamond
What: Hear the legendary singer/songwriter perform.
Where: Quicken Loans Arena
Time: TBA
Cost: Varies

August 3, 2008
Chardon Square Arts Festival
What: Enjoy food, fun, and a juried art show.
Where: Chardon Square, Ohio 44 and US 6, Chardon
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: free

August 4 - 10, 2008
Cuyahoga County Fair
What: Enjoy animals, live music, food, a parade, rides, children's activities, and lots more.
Where: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea
Time: Varies
Cost: Adults $5.95, Seniors and children $4.95

A reasonable effort is made to make sure all event information is accurate, but times and events are subject to change.

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