Cleveland Tattoo Arts Convention
Picking the right tattoo artist is as important as choosing your contractor and doctor these days. Luckily the 5th annual Tattoo Convention is your chance to browse or even get tattooed by more than 300 of the region's best artists. Or just walk around and check out the gorgeously intricate body art, jewelry pieces and side shows by a slew of makers, brands, designers and entertainers. If you have your own ink to show off, be sure to throw your hat in the tattoo competitions they’ll be hosting throughout the day. $20-$40, Feb. 21-23, Huntington Convention Center, 300 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland, villainarts.com/tattoo-conventions
Cleveland Auto Show
Whether you’re looking for a new set of wheels or want to see the rides of the future, the annual Cleveland Auto Show is a hot rod fanatic's dream. More than 1.2 million square feet of exhibits feature sneak peeks of new pre-production vehicles, celebrity appearances and a whole bunch of free stuff and giveaways. $14, Feb. 21- March 1, International Exposition Center, 1 I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, clevelandautoshow.com
5th Annual Lake Erie Folk Fest
In collaboration with the Northeast Ohio Musical Heritage Association and the Shore Cultural Centre, this music festival brings forth a celebration of traditional American tunes. Come for a full day of immersive music workshops, jam sessions and more than 10 performances. Catch headliner and North Carolina-based Bluegrass band Carolina Blue at 7:30 p.m. to close out the night. Free-$20, Feb. 22, 1-6 p.m., Shore Cultural Centre, 291 E. 222 St., Euclid, $15-$20, lakeeriefolkfest.com
Brite Winter Music Festival
Here to serve as your mid-winter pick-me-up, Brite Winter is back for its 12th year to fill the Flats with the region's best music, immersive art and food vendors. With a musical lineup including Ra Ra Riot, Bonnie Clydeman and Juul Big Green, all five indoor and outdoor stages are packed with more than 40 performances that feed every music taste. Find some time between shows to visit an art exhibit or choose from an array of crafty workshops that cover everything from woodworking, electronics and even foam sculpting. Click here to read our preview of five bands you must see at this year's festival in the Flats. Free, Feb. 22, 3 p.m.-1 a.m., West Bank of the Flats, 1153 Main Ave., Cleveland, 216-245-7840, britewinter.com
Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones
Before the World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band hits Cleveland this summer, brush up on the life and times of its founding member and one of the genre's original bad boys. Following the life and death of multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones, the documentary by Chip Baker Films offers exclusive insight into the wild stories and facts behind Jones’s rollercoaster of a career as well as examine the events leading up to his untimely death in 1967. $10, Feb. 23, 7 p.m., Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, grogshop.gs
21 Years of the Flying Fig
In honor of its 21st anniversary, The Flying Fig is hosting a celebration the only way it knows how: by highlighting some of its best dishes over the years and supporting their local community. The event also features live music, games and complimentary champagne. Ten percent of all ticket sales go to Refugee Response, an organization that provides educational services, resettling resources and other support systems for refugees in need. Whether, like us, you love the famous bacon-wrapped dates or pine for the gone-but-not-forgotten fried calamari with pickled ginger aioli, Small is delivering the favorites of the past two decades at this birthday celebration. $30, Feb. 23, 5 p.m., 2523 Market Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-4243, theflyingfig.com
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