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Cleveland May Events

By Sandy Mitchell, About.com

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(Courtesy of the Ohio Dept. of Travel and Tourism)
May brings the start of summer concerts and summer festivals in Cleveland and there are lots of 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 May 4, 2008
The Emperors Groovy New Clothes
What: A fashionable take on a classic tale, suitable for grades Pre-K to 3.
Where: Cleveland Play House
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through May 4, 2008
Chocolate: the Exhibit
What: Learn about the history of chocolate, how it's made, and fun chocolate facts.
Where: Great Lakes Science Center
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through May 10, 2008
The Blacks: a Clown Show
What: See this avant-garde play by Jean Genet, where all of the audience members wear masks. (not a children's production.)
Where: Karamu House Theater
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through May 11, 2008
Exhibition: Sam Taylor-Wood
What: See more than 40 works by this British photographer, in her first solo US exhibition.
Where: Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through June 1, 2008
Arms and Armor from Imperial Austria
What: See over 200 arms, armor, paintings, and drawings from Renaissance Austria.
Where: Cleveland Museum of Art
Time: Varies
Cost: Adults $15, Seniors and Students $10, Children $10; under 6 and members are free.

Through June 28, 2008
Damn Yankees
What: See the timeless baseball-themed musical.
Where: Carousel Dinner Theater, Akron
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through June 29, 2008
Zensai: The Horticulture of Japan
What: Tour the CBG's Japanese garden, see horitcultural displays, and view photographs by Haruzo Ohaski and Japanese Fine Art.
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through June 29, 2008
"Israel: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow"
What: Learn more about the state of Israel via visual display, multi-media presentations, and even a computer where you can strike-up new friendships with people in Israel.
Where: Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, Beachwood
Time:Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 11am - 5pm; Wednesday from 11am - 9pm, and Saturday from noon to 5pm.
Cost: Varies

Through July, 2008
The Stokes Brothers: From the Projects to History
What: See this introspective on the lives of brothers Carl and Louis Stokes, one the first black mayor of Cleveland, the other Ohio's first black congressman.
Where: Western Reserve Historical Society
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 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

May 2, 2008
Once upon a Time at Hale Farm: "Little Boy Blue"
What:Children 2-6, and their parents, will enjoy this program of stories, snacks, and crafts.
Where: Hale Farm and Village, Bath
Time: 10am and 1pm
Cost: $8 for one child and one adult.

May 2 - 3, 2008
Cleveland International Wine Show
What:Sample your choice of more than 500 wines, representing 24 countries and enjoy wine seminars, food and wine pairings, and live jazz throughout the show.
Where:I-X Center, Cleveland
Time: Friday: 630pm - 1030pm, Saturday: 1pm - 5pm and 630pm - 1030pm
Cost: $60 per person.

May 2 - 12, 2008
Fashion Week Cleveland
What: Celebrate Cleveland's fashion community with runway shows, receptions, live music events, and more.
Where: Varies; see FashionWeekCleveland.com for details
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

May 3 - 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

May 4, 2008
Azalea Sunday
What: See all of the spring flowers in bloom at Lake View Cemetery
Where: Lake View Cemetery
Time: 730am - 530pm
Cost: Free

May 4, 2008
Megadeth
What: Hear the popular heavy metal band perform.
Where: Time-Warner Cable Amphitheater, Cleveland
Time: 5pm
Cost: Varies

May 7, 2008
Engelbert Humperdinck
What: Hear the classic crooner perform.
Where: State Theater, Playhouse Square
Time: 8pm
Cost: $10 - $55

May 7, 2008
Chilled Whites
What: Celebrate spring with a variety of white wine samples.
Where: Budapest Blonde, 6901 Rockside Rd., Independence
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Cost: $25; call 440 237-0292 for reservations.

May 9, 2008
Once upon a Time at Hale Farm: "A Tisket a Tasket"
What:Children 2-6, and their parents, will enjoy this program of stories, snacks, and crafts.
Where: Hale Farm and Village, Bath
Time: 10am and 1pm
Cost: $8 for one child and one adult.

May 9, 2008
Average White Band
What: See the popular 80s band perform.
Where: House of Blues, East Fourth St., Cleveland
Time: TBA
Cost: Varies

May 10, 2008
Walk for Hunger
What: Join others in this charity walk to support the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland.
Where: Burke Lakefront Airport
Time: 845am late registration; 945am kick-off

May 10, 2008
International Migratory Bird Day
What: Join other bird-lovers at the Cleveland Zoo to learn more about our region's birds.
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: Free with zoo admission

May 11, 2008
21st Annual Mother's Day Walk
What: Tour the springtime beauty of Cleveland's Lake View Cemetery.
Where: Lake View Cemetery
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Cost: $5; call 216 421-2665 fro reservations.

May 11, 2008
Mother's Day at the Zoo
What: Enjoy a day at the zoo with the family; mom gets in free.
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: regular zoo admission; mothers are free.

May 12, 2008
Maya Angelou
What: Hear the best-selling author and poet read from her works.
Where: Allen Theatre, Playhouse Square
Time: 730pm
Cost: from $35

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

(Last Updated 5-2-08)
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