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 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.

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