Parade the Circle
For three decades, Parade the Circle has blossomed with electric colors and music. The Cleveland Museum of Art and University Circle Inc. bring local, national and international artists together to help awaken the creative spirits of the city. A parade at noon will showcase colorful floats, stilt dancers, bright costumes and more. Free, June 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., University Circle, Cleveland, 216 707-2483, clevelandart.org
Simon Denny: The Founder’s Paradox
That family game night isn’t going to cut it this week. Take the trip to Simon Denny's exhibit, The Founder’s Paradox, that uses board game sculptures, paintings and prints to explore the philosophical realms of the new-age business world. The unusual medium allows him to delve into a world of examinations and critiques of industries — think things such as healthcare and housing — that are present in everyone’s minds in current-day America. $5-$9.50, June 8-10, Fri 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sat & Sun 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., MOCA Cleveland, 11400 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, 216 421-8671, mocacleveland.org
Jelliffe Theatre Grand Reopening
Karamu House celebrates a new milestone as the Jelliffe Theatre reopens. Russ Mitchell from WKYC-TV will head the event as the Master of Ceremonies and some of Karamu’s best performances will light up the stage with their focus on the African-American experience. Coming to America actress and Cleveland native Vanessa Bell Calloway will be the newest inductee into Karamu’s Hall of Fame and an outdoor cocktail reception and afterparty will close the historic night under the stars. $50-$250, June 9, 6:30 p.m., 2355 E. 89th St., Cleveland, 216 795-7077, karamuhouse.org
LaureLive
Laurel School's music, arts and culinary festival will electrify Northeast Ohio once again. Its myriad of incredible live musical performances such as Grammy-nominated artists Foster the People and Brandi Carlile along with its art events and remarkable food offerings will make for a rocking weekend that benefits the all-girl preparatory school. $25-$115, June 9 & 10, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7420 Fairmount Road, Russell Township, laurelive.com
AHA! Festival
During this three-day festival, Playhouse Square neighborhoods fill up with words, music, dancing, reading and art. Witness Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a former NBA star, talk about his new book Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court, catch a dancing workshop from Dancing With the Stars veteran Derek Hough or hear The Good Doctor star Hill Harper deliver the festival’s keynote address. $10-$70, June 7-9, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Playhouse Square, 2121 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, 216 771-8403, ahacsu.com
