Virtual Climb Challenge
Lakewood-based running club Runiversity is challenging you to get moving through a self-timed running and climbing challenge. The end-goal is to push yourself to log 10,000 "feet of gain" within a four-week time frame, but even if you end up miles away, the group's main goal is to help people get active at their own pace. Download the Strava app and join the "Heart Beat Running Club" to input your stats and see where others are compared to you. Week one of the challenge has already happened as of last week, so grab those running shoes and catch up. $10 minimum donation, May 18 - June 15, facebook.com/events
Noir at the Bar: Virtual Reading, hosted by Literary Cleveland
We’re still inching towards the days when fellow literature and poet lovers can spend an evening in a crowded bar listening to the spoken word, but that doesn’t mean you can’t appreciate it from home. In collaboration with Music Box Supper Club, Literary Cleveland is bringing you enticing murder mysteries and creepy tales written by local authors around Cleveland. This virtual reading includes seven different readers including authors D.M. Pulley, Stephanie Cole, Daniel Chaon and more. Free, May 29, 7 p.m., facebook.com/events
Cruise The Zoo
Experience the zoo from the safety of your car window by signing up for a cruise around the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The tour includes a map that takes you from the main gate through the African Elephant Crossing, Asian Highlands, Australian Adventure and more. Turn up the radio for an audio tour that guides you through each area and shares fun facts about all the animals. At the end of your trip, be sure to remember the trip by snapping a photo using the zoo's virtual photo booth and share your photos using the #CruiseTheZoo hashtag. $40, May 30 - June 14, clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo
Learn To Sew In One Weekend
Learning to sew is more than just a necessary tool right now. It can even be a fun hobby to pass the time. Dru Christine Fabrics & Design's special weekend workshop helps you take your sewing skills from beginner to master sewer by teaching you the fundamentals of using a sewing machine, following patterns and, in the end, even making a pair of pajamas. Your ticket includes all the materials you need for the workshop. Sign up early as space is limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. $87-$175, May 30 - May 31, squareup.com
From The Vault: California Dreaming Spotlight
We don't have to dream of L.A. because of Cleveland’s current heat wave, so what better way to enjoy this tropical temperatures than watching a performance by The Beach Boys or The Mamas and The Papas? These artists and many more are featured in the Rock Hall’s virtual performance spotlight where the museum is reaching into its archives to share famous concerts, speeches and induction ceremonies from the inductees that popularized the West Coast brand of rock and roll. Be sure to log on at some point during the day before these go back into the vault. Free, Starting May 31, rockhall.com/events
