Alicia Keys at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
The legendary R&B queen Alicia Keys grooves into The Land this weekend as a part of her national Keys To The Summer Tour. This performance boasts a 360-degree “in the round” setup, allowing fans across the stadium a prime view of the singer. Tickets starting at $30, July 15, 8 p.m., 1 Center Court, Cleveland, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
Blow Exhibit at Transformer Station
The Cleveland Museum of Art just officially started programming at the Transformer Station, and one of the first exhibits is the interactive Blow. Created by artist Tabaimo, immerse yourself in a four-channel video installation blurring the lines between reality and a dream world. Free, until Feb. 3, various times, 1460 W. 29th St., Cleveland,clevelandart.org
Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
Back after three years, the Irish festival celebrates everything there is to love about green, white and orange culture in Cleveland. Expect traditional step dancers, blaring pipes and, of course, delicious food to keep you fueled through the festive day. $15, July 14-16, various times, 19201 E. Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, clevelandirish.org
Grumpy Plum Album Release at the Grog Shop
The band known for its bright-colored, quirky indie vibes graces Cleveland with new music this weekend, kicking off with a celebration at the Grog Shop. Get there early enough for openers Who Saved Who and Tall Grass, followed by jams from Grumpy Plum's new release, Tough Guy. $10, July 14, 8:30 p.m., 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, grogshop.gs
Kaulig Companies Golf Championship at Firestone Country Club
The fourth of five championships for the PGA Champions Tour, fans of golf won’t want to miss this event boasting dozens of majors winners. This year, Jerry Kelly returns after finishing first, second and first the past three years. Tickets starting at $10, July 13-16, various times, 452 E. Warner Road, Akron, kauligchampionship.com
Lakewood Summer Meltdown
Considered one of the biggest block parties around Cleveland, Lakewood Summer Meltdown boasts everything from a 5K race to beer gardens, live music from Front Porch Lights, tasty bites from sponsor Melt Bar & Grilled and much more. Free, July 15, 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Downtown Lakewood, lakewoodalive.org
Local Artists with ListenCLE at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Jam down to the Rock Hall every Sunday for a guaranteed good time listening to various local artists in the Hall’s beer garden. If you’re out and about on Sunday, what better way to enjoy lunch than with a free show outside one of the most iconic spaces in Downtown. Free, July 16, noon-1 p.m., 1100 E. Ninth St., Cleveland, rockhall.com
Luau Doggie Brunch at Terrestrial Brewing Co.
Join Cleveland Magazine this weekend for the Dog Days of Summer Doggie Luau Brunch. Dog lovers and their four-legged friends rejoice, this event barks up the right tree with costume contests, prizes, luau food and drink specials for both you and your furry companion. Free, July 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 7524 Father Frascati Drive, Cleveland, instagram.com
Mary Santora at Hilarities 4th Street Theatre
One of Cleveland’s funniest comics takes the stage this weekend for two days and four performances. Santora is known for her albums Hillbilly Boujee and Nothing Matters, both No. 1 for a time on iTunes and Amazon. Give them a listen for a taste of the dark humor you can expect when you see Santora in person. $25, July 14-15, various times, 2035 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, pickwickandfrolic.com
Summer on the Square at Shaker Square
Great for all ages, Summer on the Square ranges the gamut from yoga and Zumba classes to magic and fun lawn activities for kids and adults alike. If you’re in need of a family-friendly excuse to get outside this Saturday, look no further. Free, July 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Shaker Square, thisiscleveland.com
Taste of Tremont
Known as one of the longest-standing neighborhood festivals around Greater Cleveland, Taste of Tremont never disappoints, with more than 10,000 expected to attend for delicious food, drink and live music. Don’t forget to check out the beer garden from The Butcher and The Brewer, back again this year. Free, July 16, noon-8 p.m., 2406 Professor Ave., Cleveland, experiencetremont.com
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