11 Things to Do This Weekend in Cleveland: June 22-25
by Anthony Elder | Jun. 21, 2023 | 12:00 PM
Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Guardians v. Milwaukee Brewers
If the weather stays sunny this weekend, what better way to spend an afternoon than cheering on the Guardians? This weekend, the team takes on Milwaukee for three straight games, with a free bobblehead and T-shirt in store for those that show up on Friday and Saturday respectively. Tickets starting at $15, June 23-25, various times, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland, mlb.com
Cleveland History Days
Including tours, lectures and more, Cleveland History Days offers a chance to learn a bit more about your own backyard. Catch the opening ceremony this Friday, followed by Flat Out Fun Day on Saturday exploring the Flats and a Playhouse Square tour on Sunday. Free, June 23-July 2, various times, various locations, canalwaypartners.com
Cuyahoga River Rally at Hart Crane Memorial Park
For the river-loving Clevelander, bring your bike, kayak or just yourself for a slew of riverside activities, including a kayak cleanup, a “Where the River Burned” bike tour and yoga by the water. Live music, courtesy of The Vumms, The Baker’s Basement and Kristine Jackson will accompany the whole celebration. Free, June 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 1895 Columbus Road, Cleveland, canalwaypartners.com
Edgewater NeighborFest
Get ready for a fun celebration of music, art and food. This year’s Edgewater NeighborFest is not to be missed, as DJ Aaron Terkel will be taking the stage to spin some original hip-hop tracks by up-and-coming local artists. Come hungry and indulge in mouth-watering delights from Papa Nick’s Pizza, Landmark Smokehouse, The Fancy Kernel, Cleveland Cookie Dough, and more. Free, June 25, noon-6 p.m., Clifton Boulevard between W 115th and W 117th Streets, Cleveland, cudelledgewater.com/enf
ESPN Cleveland Block Party
Head down to the Flats for the 2nd Annual ESPN Cleveland Block Party this weekend. Live entertainment ranges from games and giveaways to live broadcast coverage from Cleveland sports media personalities. Some proceeds benefit Muttley Crue Rescue CLE, a nonprofit responsible for rehabilitating and rehoming stray and abused dogs. Free, June 23, noon-7 p.m., 1055 Old River Road, Cleveland, thisiscleveland.com
Fashion Talks: The Runway at Severance Music Center
For the style lovers and curators of the freshest fits, Severance Music Center is hosting the hottest runway event in Cleveland this weekend. The Runway showcases local, national and refugee designers and Cleveland Ladies of Influence for a night promising as much diversity and inclusion as there are stunning, high fashion looks. $75-$240, June 25, 5:30 p.m., 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, eventbrite.com
A Wandering Path Screening at No Class
For fans of underground music ranging from death metal to noise, check out this screening of A Wandering Path, which takes viewers behind the mic for a look at the creative processes of bands, including Neurosis, Panopticon and many more. Donation-based, June 24, 8 p.m., 11213 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, noclasscle.com
Tri-C JazzFest at Playhouse Square
This year’s celebration of jazz offers an iconic lineup, including Herbie Hancock and recent Grammy-winning Best New Artist Samara Joy. Aside from ticketed acts inside the Playhouse Square theaters, enjoy a vibrant mashup of free outdoor sets from local musicians and students. $250 for full pass, June 22-24, various times, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, tri-c.edu/jazzfest
Larchmere PorchFest
Like a block party in a 2000s MTV film, PorchFest encourages locals to gather on each other’s lawns for the perfect early-summer bash. Thirty bands are set to take more than 30 porches and stoops in this unique Cleveland neighborhood. You can BYOB or enjoy the on-site beer garden that they’re sure to bring back this year. Free, June 24, Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland, larchmereporchfest.org
The Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
The Scottish American Cultural Society of Ohio, Inc. is responsible for bringing the Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival to life. Safe to say, they have successfully developed an event embodying the ancient Highland games’ spirit. Through music, dance and athletic challenges, the Ohio Scottish Games commend the rich social practices of Scotland. $10-$15, June 23-24, Friday: 4:45 p.m.-10:30 p.m | Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m., 19201 E Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, ohioscottishgames.com
Solstice 2023 at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Dance your way down to one of the hottest events in Cleveland every year. Celebrating the long days of summer, Solstice invites you to cut loose with good food, good drinks and energizing live music, courtesy of OKAN (Cuba/Toronto), the Bazurto All Stars (Colombia), La Sra. Tomasa (Spain) and GoldFish (South Africa). Between the eclectic music and spot-on ambiance, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a crazier party this weekend. $150, June 24, 7 p.m., 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, clevelandart.org
