Cleveland May Events

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 June 7, 2009
Friedlander
What: Explore the photography of 20th century artist, Lee Friedlander
Where: Cleveland Museum of Art
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

May 2 - 12, 2009
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 17, 2009
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 10, 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 10, 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 17, 2009
Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K
What: Join world-class athletes and over 8000 everyday runners in this annual event; events include a marathon, half-marathon, 10K, walking marathon, kid's run, and more.
Where: Starts at St. Clair and E. 13th St.
Time: 7am
Cost: Varies

May 22-25, 2009
Berea National Rib Cook-Off
What: Enjoy ribs, live entertainment, kids activities, and more.
Where: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea
Time: Friday: noon - 11pm, Saturday and Sunday: 11am - 11pm, Monday: 11am - 9pm
Cost: Adults: Friday, Saturday, Sunday $5 11am to 7pm, $8 after 7pm; Monday: $2 all day; children 12 and under are free; free parking

May 23-25, 2009
Annual Greek Heritage Festival
What: Enjoy Greek food, music, dancing, and fun.
Where: Annunciaton Greek Orthodox Church, 2187 W. 14th St., Tremont
Time: 11am to midnight
Cost: free

May 22-25, 2009
Marc's Great American Rib Cook-Off and Music Festival
What: Enjoy food, music, and fun at this perrenial favorite Cleveland festival
Where: Time-Warner Cable Amphitheater, downtown Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Adults $7; children under 12 free

May 23, 2009
Elton John and Billy Joel
What: Hear these two rock 'n roll legends perform.
Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: Varies

May 25, 2009
Memorial Day Observance
What: Remember America's war sacrifices at this ceremony.
Where: Garfield Monument, Lake View Cemetery
Time: 1030am - 11am
Cost: free

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

^{(Last Updated 1-21-09)}