Magic of Lights at The Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
Embrace the holiday season from a distance by driving through this dazzling array of holiday lights at the third annual event. Explore unique scenes and takes on holiday favorites such as the Enchanting Tunnel of Lights, Candyland and 12 Days of Christmas from the safety of your car, limo or party bus. $23-$83, Nov. 25, 5 p.m., Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, magicoflights.com/events
Here and There 2020 Part 2: No Exit’s Online Concert A La Miniature
Tune in for a virtual performance by the ensemble No Exit, which is known for its immersive contemporary and avant-garde concert performances. This weekend’s program offers of collection of shorter works, five minutes or less, from a variety of composers ranging from the 1800s to the 2000s. Highlights include Harald Genzmer’s “Sonata for Flute” and William Grant Still’s “Seven Traceries.” Free, Nov. 27, 7 p.m., noexitnewmusic.com
Black Friday at 78th Street Studios
Get your loved ones something special this year by shopping for local and handmade gifts at this Cleveland fine arts complex. Free to the public, this Friday's event spotlights 18 of the space’s artists and galleries, including WGS Studio, Charmaine Spencer Studio, Hedge Gallery, Yellowcake Shop and more. The staff will be carefully monitoring occupancy levels during shopping hours. Free, Nov. 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 1300 West 78th St., Cleveland, eventbrite.com
Small Business Saturday Holiday Pop-Up at Coventry Village
Coventry Village is teaming up with Made Cleveland to shine a light on small businesses through a holiday pop-up shop. Visitors are invited to explore local items such as cocktail mixes, quirky greeting cards, hometown sweatshirts and more in a socially distanced environment or even schedule a half-hour private shopping experience. If you can’t make it this weekend, stop in through December 23 to get all your gift shopping done. Free, Nov. 28-29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., madecleveland.com
Winterfest in Downtown CLE
Downtown Cleveland Alliance’s annual kickoff to the holidays is going to look a little bit different this year. The now month-long event features both in-person and virtual holiday activities through the end of December. This weekend’s lineup includes a virtual call with Santa Claus, a self-guided tour of Cleveland’s historic department stores and hotels and the annual light and sound show at Public Square from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. WKYC will also broadcast the traditional lighting ceremony this Saturday through 7 p.m. For more, read this month’s story on Winterfest. Free, Nov. 28, 7 p.m., Downtown Cleveland, winterfestcle.com

5 Things To Do This Weekend In Cleveland: Nov. 27-29
Downtown Cleveland Alliance Winterfest, light displays at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, and Black Friday deals at 78th Studios and in Coventry Village get you in the holiday spirit.
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