Yet More Things to Do in July

July 18 - 20, 2008
Puerto Rican Cultural Festival and Parade
What: Enjoy Caribbean and Latino foods, music, art and poetry.
Where: Cleveland Municipal Parking Lot, East Ninth and the Shoreway
Time: Friday 6pm - midnight, Saturday 1pm - midnight, Sunday noon - 10pm
Cost: free

July 18 - 20, 2008
Irish Cultural Festival
What: See cultural exhibits, a parade, live entertainment, arts and crafts, food, children's activities, and more.
Where: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea
Time: Friday, 5pm - midnight; Saturday and Sunday, 1pm - midnight.
Cost: Adults $10, under 10 free

July 18 - August 2, 2008
Ohio Shakespeare Festival - "Hamlet"
What: See the company perform this Shakespeare classic.
Where: Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, Akron
Time: Varies
Cost: $15 - $25

July 19, 2008
Astronaut Encounter
What: Get a first hand account of what it takes to join the exclusive club of astronauts. Astronaut, Lee Morin (STS-110) will give presentations at 10am and 2pm. In addition, there'll be kids' crafts, a photo booth, and information on NASA.
Where: NASA Glenn Visitors Center
Time: 9am - 4pm
Cost: free; call 216 433-9653 for reservations for the presentation.

July 19, 2008
Polka Fest
What: Enjoy a variety of polka music, wine, food, and dance.
Where: Chalet Debonne, 7743 Doty Rd., Madison
Time: noon - 730pm
Cost: $4 donation requested.

July 19, 2008
Kidz Bop Kids
What: See these kids favorites perform.
Where: Lakewood Civic Auditorium
Time: 5pm
Cost: $22.50 - $32.50

July 19, 2008
Family Picnic in the Park
What: Enjoy a day of music and family activities.
Where: Cascade Park Nature Center, Cascade Park Dr., Elyria
Time: 11am - 2pm
Cost: Free

July 19, 2008
Willoughby Arts Fest
What: Enjoy a juried fine arts & craft show, with food and live entertainment.
Where: Downtown Willoughby
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: free

July 19 - 20, 2008
National Hamburger Festival
What: Enjoy live entertainment, kids' activities, vendors, and more.
Where: Lock 3 Park, Akron
Time: Saturday, noon - 9pm; Sunday, noon - 7pm
Cost: Adults $5, Children free

July 20, 2008
Taste of Tremont
What: Enjoy music, food, entertainment, arts & crafts, and vendors.
Where: Tremont, on Professor Ave., between Fairfield and Jefferson Aves.
Time: 1pm - 8pm
Cost: free

July 20, 2008
Art in the Park
What: Enjoy this juried art show in downtown Medina.
Where: Court House Square, Medina
Time: 11am - 6pm
Cost: free

July 21 - 27, 2008
Mysteries of the Great Lakes Week
What: The GLSC hosts a variety of fun events and activities about the Great Lakes.
Where: Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: Varies

July 22 - 27, 2008
Summit County Fair
What: Enjoy music, food, arts and crafts, animals, and more.
Where: 800 North Ave., Talmadge
Time: 11am - 11pm
Cost: Adults $5, Children 8 and under free

July 23, 2008
Chubby Checker
What: The famous rock-n-roller will perform and sign his new CD, "Knock Down the Walls."
Where: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland
Time: 630pm
Cost: Free (doesn't include admission to the museum).

July 23 - 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

July 24, 2008
Taste of Akron
What: Enjoy a variety of local food vendors plus live music and other entertainment.
Where: Hardesty Park, 1615 W. Market St., Akron
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Cost: Free admission

July 24, 2008
Family Fun Night
What: Enjoy live family entertainment under the stars
Where: West Point Park, Euclid Ave. between River and Erie Sts., Willoughby
Time: 630pm - 8pm
Cost: free

July 24, 2008
WMVX 106.5 Free Listener Lunch
What: Enjoy a free lunch of hot dogs and chips as well as giveways and a live radio remote.
Where: Mall C in downtown Cleveland
Time: 1130am - 130pm
Cost: free

July 24 - August 10, 2008
The Music Man
What: Enjoy this popular musical, performed under the stars.
Where: Porthouse Theater, Cuyahoga Falls
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

July 25, 2008
Foo Fighters
What: See the popular classic rock band perform.
Where: Quicken Loans Arena
Time: 730pm
Cost: $27 - $47

July 25 - 26, 2008
Verb Ballets
What: See this Cleveland company perform as part of the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival
Where: Hardesty Park, 1615 W. Market St., Akron
Time: 845pm
Cost: Free

July 25 - 27, 2008
Cleveland Ingenuity Fest
What: Enjoy a wide range of activities and events as technology merges with art in downtown Cleveland.
Where: Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Time: Thursday, 5pm - 10pm; Friday, 11am - 1pm and 5pm - midnight; Saturday, noon - midnight; Sunday, noon - 10pm
Cost: single day pass $10, multi-day pass $25; all outdoor events are free.

July 25 - August 8, 2008
"Fine Lines" at Spaces Gallery
What: See more than 80 pieces of work created by artists and writers from American Greetings.
Where: SPACES Gallery, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: free

July 26, 2008
Pet Day
What: Bring your dog, cat, or other pet to the winery and enjoy a variety of pet-related activities plus food, live entertainment, and wine.
Where: Chalet Debonne, 7743 Doty Rd., Madison
Time: from 3pm
Cost: Free

July 26, 2008
Summer Celebration
What: Enjoy music, animals, entertainment, and children's activities.
Where: Buckeye Woods Park, 6335 Wedgewood Rd., Medina
Time: 4pm - 8pm
Cost: free

July 26, 2008
All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship
What: See gravity-racing soap-box cars, kids's activities, and more.
Where: Derby Downs, adjacent to the Rubber Bowl Stadium, Akron
Time: 9am - 6pm
Cost: $5

July 26, 2008
Pet Day at Debonne
What: Bring your pet and enjoy live music, wine, and prizes for the cutest, ugliest, and most unique pet.
Where: Chalet Debonne, Madison
Time: noon - 4pm
Cost: free

July 26, 2008
Rubber Duckie Splash -N- Dash
What: "Adopt" a rubber duckie and race it to benefit University Hosptials Ireland Cancer Center
Where: Wildwater Kingdom, Aurora
When: Enjoy a full day at the park before the 7pm race.
Cost: $15, includes admission to Wildwater Kingdom for the day.

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

^{(Updated 7-17-08)}

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