Things to Do

5 Things To Do This Weekend: Dec. 4-6

Kick off the holiday season with either a horse-drawn carriage, a virtual choir concert or from the many other in-person and virtual events happening this weekend in Cleveland.

by Arbela Capas | Dec. 2, 2020 | 12:00 PM

Nancy Balluck

Nancy Balluck

Baldwin Wallace Men’s Chorus: A Virtual Holiday Review
The annual BW Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert has been reimagined into a festive, virtual performance that you can stream from the comfort of your couch. In celebration of the group’s 14-year-old history, this program, called “And The World Will Be At Peace” will feature some of the chorus group’s greatest hits, a brand-new performance, behind-the-scenes interviews with director Frank Bianchi and more. After reserving your ticket, the virtual performance will be sent to your email. Free, Dec. 5, 4 p.m., bw.edu/events

Dinner & Deck The Hall: An Evening of Holiday Magic at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
If you're looking for a reason to get dressed up, dinner at a mansion is just what you need. With the gorgeous, historic Stan Hywet’s Manor House Reception Hall as a backdrop, visitors will get a chance to enjoy a holiday-inspired buffet dinner serving roasted seasonal vegetables, cranberry stuffed chicken, a choice of alcoholic beverages, and more. Guests will also get a chance to explore the festively decorated mansion through Stan Hywet's Deck the Hall tour. $75.95-$79.95, Dec. 4, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org

Dream Rust Workshop at Cleveland Public Theatre
Written and directed by Raymond Bobgan, Cleveland Public Theatre’s newest virtual performance, Dream Rust Workshop (A Hypothesis Project) is set to premiere via Zoom this Saturday. With an ensemble of 12 CPT actors, this surreal and experimental show blends the themes of identity, home and kin as the audience follows a group of dreamers who look through their past and present to find their sense of purpose. The performance is limited to 35 “seats” and is donation-based. Suggested donation: $1-$99, Dec. 5 & 6, 7 p.m., cptonline.org/performances

Holiday Lantern Tour at Hale Farm & Village
This Friday and Saturday, celebrate winter with this special tour around Hale Farm & Village, which will be decorated for the holiday season with an array of lanterns. Get a chance to experience traditions, decorations and stories of the 19th century while walking through the village and historical buildings which will be lit up by individual lights guiding the way. Reservations are required for the 90-minute tour and group sizes will be limited in order to maintain social distancing procedures. $12-$20, Dec. 4-23, wrhs.org/events

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides at Gervasi Vineyard
Give you and your significant other the perfect fairytale Christmas outing by taking a ride the old-fashioned way. Whether you’re already planning an outing to taste some wine at Gervasi Vineyard or just want an excuse to get outside of the city, a horse-drawn carriage is a perfect way to take in the winter scenery and get in the festive spirit. Rides will be set up on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to set aside some time this weekend to get your spot. $10, Dec. 4 & 5, 7:30 p.m., gervasivineyard.com

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