11th International Ohio Burlesque Festival at Beachland Ballroom
For more than a decade, Ohio has been home to one of the biggest burlesque events around with this annual festival. Don’t miss local performers, including Dusty Buckets and Anhedonia Delight, or national acts such Abby Fantastic from Queens, New York, and Kopy Cat all the way from Ottawa, Canada. $25-$100, Aug. 10-12, 8 p.m., 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, beachlandballroom.com
Apostle Jones and Tobyraps at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
In need of a free, bumpin’ activity for the weekend? Why not bebop down to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for a continuation of Rock Hall Live, courtesy of the soulful Apostle Jones and the creative, fun-loving Tobyraps. Free, Aug. 10, 8 p.m., 1100 E. Ninth St., Cleveland, rockhall.com
Asian Lantern Festival at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Returning for another luminous year, the Lantern Festival entices the eye with glowing pops of cartoonish color. This year, the fest includes live performances from acrobats, culturally inspired cuisine and a variety of animals on display — not including the mystical dragons illuminating the zoo. $22-$70, thru Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, clevelandmetroparks.com
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Way East 99th Street Renaming Ceremony
Celebrate one of Cleveland’s greatest contributions to music and rap culture, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, at this ceremony for the renaming of East 99th Street in the group’s honor. The renaming celebrates Bone Thugs’ historic contributions both musically and philanthropically by the Cleveland City Council. Stick around for the rest of the Glenville Festival Hip-Hop at 50 for a day of genre tributes and performances. Free, Aug. 12, noon-8 p.m., E. 88th Street & St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, clevelandcitycouncil.org
Civil War Weekend at Hale Farm and Village
For the history-loving Clevelander, delve back in time to the Civil War where you’ll explore the experience of soldiers, freed and enslaved peoples through the living history program, Voices from the Past. $8-$15, Aug. 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, wrhs.org
Cleveland Guardians v. Toronto Blue Jays
What better way to get out in the Cleveland sun than with America’s pastime. The Guards are taking on the Blue Jays this Thursday to end a four-game series here at home, so go grab a brew and a Sugardale dog at Progressive Field to help them end the series with aplomb. Tickets starting at $15, Aug. 10, 1:10 p.m., 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland, mlb.com/guardians
Cuyahoga County Fair
The 126th annual Cuyahoga County Fair opens with its usual parade and opening ceremony, then delves into pony shows, magicians and nightly music performances. Gates open at noon until 11 p.m. during the week, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturdays, and noon-10 p.m. on Sundays. Free-$8, Aug. 8-13, various times 19201 E. Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, cuyfair.com
Feast of the Assumption at Holy Rosary Church
This celebration of Italian heritage, Catholic faith and Little Italy includes daily masses, family fun such as inflatables and games, and live entertainment from the Italian Band of Cleveland, Primavera Band, Swamp Boogie Band and more. Of course, local staples are offering great bites — find a guide to eating your way through Little Italy here. Free, Aug. 12-15, various times, 12021 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, holy-rosary.org
LL Cool J at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Gear up for a bucket-list evening of iconic, legendary hip-hop, courtesy of LL Cool J’s The F.O.R.C.E Live tour. Stomping into Cleveland for the event are icons The Roots, Method Man and Redman, Jadakiss and, of course, Mr. “Going Back to Cali” himself. Tickets starting at $59.50, Aug. 12, 8 p.m., 1 Center Court, Cleveland, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
The World on Stage at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens
Join the Cultural Gardens this weekend for its tribute to Hispanic cultures featuring vibrant Brazilian music from the Moises Borges Band and performances from the Oye Dance Company Samba da Cidade. Free, Aug. 12, 3-5 p.m., 1051 Martin Luther King Blvd., Cleveland, clevelandculturalgardens.org
Tri CLE Rock Roll Run
It’s that time of the year again, the annual Rock Roll Run hits Cleveland this weekend, including an Olympic distance triathlon, aquabike, super sprint events and more. With the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Cleveland Skyline at your back, what better way to get active in The Land this weekend. Free-$315, Aug. 12, 6:30 a.m., North Coast Harbor, Cleveland, rockrollrun.com
Editor's note: This story previously accidentally included an event for a future weekend; it has been removed.
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