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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 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)

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