11 Thing to Do This Weekend in Cleveland: June 17-19

Country Music Fest at Clay’s Resort
This event packs a wallop, gathering country titans like Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert and Gabby Barrett into one four-day extravaganza. Between artists, take a break from the twang and head over to Clay’s Adventure Waterpark — admission included with certain ticket options. Tickets starting at $69.99, June 15-18, various times, 12951 Patterson St. NW, North Lawrence, thecountryfest.com

Duck Tape Festival at Mercy Health Stadium
Family-friendly and quirky, enjoy a three-day wonderland of larger-than-life duct tape sculptures, beloved Disney characters and the tasty licks of bands like Mr. Breeze — a tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Activities accommodate all ages, such as pony rides for children and axe throwing for kids ages 12 and older. Free, June 16-18, various times, 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon, duckbrand.com

Fashion Talks Runway Show at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Merging elegance, diversity and inclusion, The Land’s annual high fashion runway showcase features local, international and emerging designers. The Runway’s finale concludes with Cleveland’s Ladies of Influence — a yet-to-be-revealed lineup of women making a difference in the city. $75-$200, June 19, 6:30 p.m., 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, fashiontalkss.com

Frontier Festival at Cedar Point
Take the trip to Sandusky for a frontier-era hootenanny, including live music, local artisan crafts, craft brews and signature cocktails. Celebrating another year’s harvest, the festival boasts a mouthwatering lineup of cherry-inspired treats. $40-$95, thru June 19, 2 p.m.-8 p.m., 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, cedarpoint.com

Improv Death Match at Imposter Theater
Two improv troupes competing for glory and laughter come head-to-head in comedic battle. The audience — in true gladiatorial fashion — decides the groups’ fate, moving only one forward to the next death match. The troupe crowned the funniest faces their next challenger the following month. $10, June 18, 7 p.m., 2406 Professor Ave., Cleveland, imposterstheater.com

Juneteenth Bar Crawl
Join more than 1,000 locals making their way through four different themed bars — starting with Renee’s Place and wrapping up at Fin & Feathers. Rocking a little something for everyone’s Juneteenth celebration, themes range from reggae to R&B, including a ‘90s/’00s hip-hop stop. $20-$40, June 19, 2 p.m.-10 p.m., various locations, eventbrite.com

Juneteenth Freedom Fest Downtown
Cleveland celebrates freedom right, with friends, family, food and black excellence. This year, the festival boasts performances by Grammy-winning artists Keyon Harrold and the raspy, soulful Bilal. Fill up on decadent soul food from black vendors between performances and don’t miss the fireworks at the end of the night. Free, June 19, 12 p.m.-10 p.m., Lakeside Ave. & W. Mall Drive, juneteenthcle.com

Nathan-Paul & the Admirables at Beachland Ballroom & Tavern
Don’t miss this funky, horn-fueled live experience, closer to a party than a concert. Nathan-Paul & the Admirables have one goal: to get you moving. The group’s hypnotic grooves and bobbing rhythm section will do just that as they storm the Beachland Tavern for their summer jam party. $15, June 18, 8 p.m., 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com

Tash Sultana at Agora Theater and Ballroom
What sounds like three guitars, a piano, brass and drums overtake you as if 10 people sit on stage. Actually, it’s just one person: multi-instrumentalist Tash Sultana. They’ve played everything from street corners to stadiums, and now, the one-person band graces Cleveland with a night of rhythmic, jazz-rock fusion. $35-$75, June 17, 7 p.m., 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com

Third Fridays Art Walk at 78th Street Studios
Explore four levels of unique galleries, studios and performances at this free showcase. Perfect for a date night, the event often hosts food trucks, musicians and pop-up stores, making for a well-rounded evening of art and exploration. Free, June 17, 5 p.m., 1300 W. 78th St., Cleveland, 78thstreetstudios.com

Train at Blossom Music Center
Train’s AM Gold Tour sounds like a dream, gathering the band behind hits like “Drops of Jupiter” and “Hey, Soul Sister” alongside the likes of Jewel and Blues Traveler. Take the opportunity to strike all three iconic artists from your bucket list. Tickets starting at $30.50, June 18, 6:30 p.m., 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-920-8040, clevelandamphitheater.com

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