Things to Do

The Weekender: 5 Things To Do Aug. 3-5

See double at the Twins Day Festival, relive a Disney classic, appreciate local art, show your Mick Jagger moves or take in contemporary dance this weekend.

by Alex Kamczyc | Aug. 1, 2018 | 3:00 PM

DanceCleveland At Cain Park
Summer is slowly dwindling, so get as many doses of outdoor dance as you can while Cain Park hosts DANCEcleveland. Bringing a mix of Tap, Vernacular Jazz, Swing and other dance forms to the stage, come witness American dance at its finest. This ensemble, led by New York based dancer Caleb Teicher, is sure to remind you that tap is still alive and kicking. $25-$30. Aug. 4, 7 p.m., Evans Amphitheater 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-371-3000, cainpark.com

Lakewood Arts Festival
Festival season is in full swing, and we’re loving it. Featuring 175 artists, this 41-year-old non-profit festival showcases Cleveland’s local talent in the artistic community. What’s even better is all money made or donated during this festival goes toward a scholarship for one lucky high school graduate pursuing a degree in fine arts. Free. Aug. 4, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Downtown Lakewood along Detroit Avenue, lakewoodartsfest.org

The Little Mermaid live at Blossom
Make this special showing of the Little Mermaid apart of your world and relive the golden age of Disney animation. Bring your family and friends to Blossom and experience the classic film’s soundtrack composed by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman performed live along with the movie. Everything might be better under the sea, but this is going to be pretty great. $25-$99. Aug. 4,  8:30pm,  Blossom Music Center 1145 W Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com

Maroon 5
Bust out those moves that would make Mick Jagger proud at the 2018 Concert for Legends. Closing out the 2018 enshrinement ceremony for this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees, this Grammy winning band is the fourth band to headline this event. Come celebrate one of America’s most popular sports with more than 130 hall of fame players doing the same thing. $50-$175. Aug. 5, 4p.m., Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium1835 Harrison Ave NW, Canton, 844-751-0532, profootballhof.com

Twins Day Festival
Whether you’re paternal, fraternal or none of the above, the Twins Day Festival will have you seeing double. As the largest gathering of twins in the world, the duos compete in costume contests, card games, board games, video games and more all centered around their “two-player” theme. $25. Aug 3-5, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m., Twinsburg Community Center 110260 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, 330-425-3652, twinsdays.org

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