May Events

May 16, 2008
Once upon a Time at Hale Farm: "Mary, Mary Quite Contrary"
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 17, 2008
Tudor England: Music in Times of Turmoil
What: Enjoy sacred and secular works by Tayrfax, Taverner, Byrd, Weelkes, and other.
Where: Christ Episcopal Church, 3445 Warrensville Center Rd., Shaker Hts.
Time: 730pm
Cost: free will offering

May 17, 2008
Angels of Lake View Tour
What: Dale Hilton from the Cleveland Museum of Art leads a tour of Lake View Cemetery's finest works.
Where: Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland
Time: 10am - noon
Cost: $5; call 216 421-2665 for reservations.

May 17, 2008
Kid Rock
What: Hear the popular rapper perform.
Where: Quicken Loans Arena
Time: 8pm
Cost: Varies

May 17, 2008
Roberta Flack
What: Hear the Grammy-award winning artist perform, sponsored by the Cleveland School of the Arts.
Where: John Hay Auditorium, University Circle
Time: 7pm
Cost: Varies

May 17 - 18, 2008
Hessler Street Fair
What: Enjoy Cleveland's first summer festival, with food, live music, and a variety of unique arts and crafts vendors.
Where: Hessler Street, University Circle, Cleveland
Time: Noon to dusk
Cost: free

May 17-18, 2008
HorseFest 2008
What: See over 20 breeds of horse; enjoy live demonstration; and see vendors and children's activities.
Where: Lake Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Rd., Kirtland
Time: 9am - 5pm
Cost: Varies

May 18, 2008
International Plant Conservation Day
What: Take home plants of your own, learn about plants, and tour the zoo's garden with their horticultural staff.
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: Free with zoo admission

May 18, 2008
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 20, 2008
Stone Temple Pilots
What: See this popular rock band perform.
Where: State Theater, Playhouse Square
Time: 730pm
Cost: Varies

May 21, 2008
Martinis with BBQ
What: Celebrate Memorial Day with a variety of unique martinis.
Where: Budapest Blonde, 6901 Rockside Rd., Independence
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Cost: $25; call 440 237-0292 for reservations.

May 22 - September 28, 2008
Frogs, Hogs, and Dogs
What: See exotic creatures from Puerto Rico, Australia, Panama, and other the world.
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: free with zoo admission.

May 23 - 24, 2008
Eddie Izzard
What: See this hot, young comedian perform.
Where: Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

May 23-26, 2008
Berea National Rib Cook-Off
What: Enjoy ribs, live entertainment by the Gin Blossoms and Billy Currington, 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 23-26, 2008
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 23-26, 2008
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 24, 2008
Kenny Chesney and LeeAnn Rimes
What: See these two popular country singers in concert.
Where: Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland
Time: TBA
Cost: Varies

May 24 - September 7, 2008
"Einstein"
What: Learn more about the man and his theories through interactive exhibits, manuscripts, and more.
Where: Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

May 26, 2008
Hawken School White House Antiques Show
What: See dozens of antique dealers with items from the 18th through the 20th century.
Where: Hawken School, Upper School Campus, 12465 County Line Road, Gates Mills
Time: 10am - 4pm; preview breakfast at 830am
Cost: $8; preview is $35

May 26, 2008
Memorial Day Observance
What: Remember America's war sacrifices at this ceremony.
Where: Garfield Monument, Lake View Cemetery
Time: 1030am - 11am
Cost: free

May 29, 2008
Raven Symone
What: Hear teen favorite (and former Cosby daughter) perform.
Where: Wolstein Center, CSU, Cleveland
Time: 7pm
Cost: $29.50 - $49.50

May 31 - September 7, 2008
Vatican Splendors from Saint Peter's Basilica
What: See one of the largest collections of art, documents, and other historically significant objects from the Vatican to tour North America.
Where: Western Reserve Historical Society
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

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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