Awake in Every Sense at the Cleveland Botanical Garden
Rachel Hayes brings her large-scale, fabric-based art to the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, melding the colors of her work with the vibrancy of the garden. Graphic site-lines keep your eyes searching — dazzling the gaze and complementing the surrounding natural palette. $12-$16, June 25-Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-721-1600, holdenfg.org
Benefit Concert for Ukraine at Severance Music Center
The cultural sound of Ukraine resonates from the strings of the bandura — an instrument said to bare the soul of the country. Join the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America in raising aid and awareness for their homeland. All proceeds benefit organizations assisting Ukraine. $35-$70, June 25, 7 p.m., 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-7300, clevelandorchestra.com
Cleveland Guardians vs. Boston Red Sox
Our boys go head-to-head with the Red Sox this weekend right here in The Land, the first home series of the summer. Get to the game early on Friday and Saturday to snag a complimentary Jose Ramírez T-shirt or even a free Shane Bieber Jersey. $23-$72, June 24-26, various times, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland, 216-420-4487, mlb.com/guardians
Edgewater NeighborFest
Kick off the first weekend of summer splashing, shopping and dining around Edgewater. The event boasts DJs and drag performers, Twist Social Club operating as a street bar and a kids’ corner to keep little ones entertained. Free, June 26, noon-6 p.m., Clifton Boulevard, cudell.com
Fam Jam at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Free and for the family, join the Rock Hall for a day of live music — performed by the Cleveland School of Rock and the Boys and Girls Club — and fun activities including balloon twisters, chalk murals and more. Free, June 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1100 E. Ninth St., Cleveland, 216-781-7625, rockhall.com
Game Grumps: Tournament of Gamers at the Agora Theater & Ballroom
Join YouTubers Arin (Egoraptor) Hanson and Dan Avidan as they pit the audience against each other in a series of hilarious games, all to find out who the best gamer truly is. Consider yourself a gaming aficionado? Test your mettle against your fellow Clevelanders this weekend. $42.50-$132.50, June 25, 7 p.m., 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, agoracleveland.com
JazzFest at Playhouse Square
Playhouse Square comes alive with the brass and woodwind sounds of jazz this summer. In addition to free outdoor performances, Mimi Ohio Theatre and Connor Palace host this year’s Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland lineup, including Cleveland native and Grammy-winning saxophonist Joe Lovano, French singer Cyrille Aimée and Grammy-winning soul artist Anthony Hamilton. Various prices or a $200-$250 full pass, June 23-25, various times, Playhouse Square, tri-c.edu
Learn to Play Pokémon at Recess Games
From superstore checkout lines to Happy Meals, Pokémon cards are inescapable. But how many of us actually play the game? Now is your chance to learn with Recess Games’ resident “trainers,” primed and ready to get you battling on your own. No matter your age or experience, it’s as fun as it is easy. Free, June 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 26636 Brookpark Ext., North Olmsted, 440-779-7008, shop.recess.games
Nitro Circus at Classic Park
The athletes of Nitro Circus fear nothing. Watch skateboards, BMX bikes and even wheelchairs soar through the sky as their riders defy gravity and death on the Good, Bad & Rad tour. Formed nearly 20 years ago, the high-flying antics of Nitro Circus just won’t stop. $25-$250, June 25, 7 p.m., 35300 Vine St., Eastlake, nitrocircus.com
Secret Society Comedy at Heart of Gold
Secret Society Comedy keeps you guessing by popping up at a new venue every week. This time at Heart of Gold, the show features the chops of Tyler Ross, Peter Sers and Tania Timmons. Gain the password for entry by buying a ticket ¾ don’t tell a soul. $15, June 25, 11:30 p.m., 4133 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, thisiscleveland.com
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