Things to Do

5 Things to Do This Weekend Aug. 16-18

Remember Woodstock, celebrate Feast of the Assumption, explore Cleveland's art scene and more this weekend. 

by Gershon Harrell | Aug. 14, 2019 | 3:00 PM

Everyday Heroes Activity Center
Let your child unlock their hidden superpowers at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage. In the final weekend of its summer series, Everyday Heroes Activity Center, guests can participate in activities such as painting a kindness rock, creating a superhero mask and building a better world with Legos. $5-$10. Aug. 16-18 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood, 216-593-0575, maltzmuseum.org

Feast of the Assumption
Celebrate this holy day in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood with the popular street festival. Restaurants will set up shop along Mayfield Avenue and Murray Hill to deliver delicious mouthwatering Italian cuisine. Spend the weekend enjoying food such as sausage subs, calzones, cavatelli and cassata cake. Here, we give you three things to know before attending the annual Italian food and culture festivalFree. Aug. 16 6 p.m.-mignight, Aug. 17 & 18 noon to midnight, Little Italy, Murray Hill Road and Mayfield Avenue, 216-421-2995, holy-rosary.org

Sparx City Hop
Hop aboard trolleys during the 17th annual Sparx City Hop to discover art, boutiques, galleries and hidden gems throughout Cleveland’s neighborhoods. New this year, the Step in CLE challenge encourages participants to track their steps as they explore the city for prizes. Read more about the downtown arts event hereFree. Aug. 17 11 a.m.-6 p.m., U.S. Bank Plaza, 1302 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-736-7799, downtowncleveland.com

Wayne Brady 
You know Wayne Brady from Whose Line Is It Anyway but the comedian also lends his voice to the Disney animated show Sofia the First and has played the part of Lola in the Tony Award-winning production of Kinky Boots. Now the TV personality hits the road with his Laugh Until It Hurts Tour, which makes a stop this Saturday at the MGM Northfield Park. $70-$174. Aug. 17, 8 p.m., MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com

The Zombies
Part of the Rock Hall Live event series, the 2019 Rock Hall inductees will make a stop at the Rock Hall on Woodstock’s 50th anniversary. As one of the most admired and influential groups of the 1960s, the Zombies will be on hand for an interview series, dedication and special performance. $26-$75. Aug. 17, noon-5 p.m., Rock Hall, 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., Cleveland, 216-781-7625, rockhall.com

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