5 Things To Do This Weekend In Cleveland: Nov. 29-Dec. 1
Shop local with 78th Street Studios, rock local with Welshly Arms, kick off Cleveland's holiday season and more this weekend.
You don't have to wait around until Small Business Saturday to shop local. Shop galleries and studios such as Dawn Tekler Studio, Eileen Dorsey Studio, or the Susie Frazier Showroom during Black Friday Shopping at 78th Street Studios for an unbeatable stocking stuffer. Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 1305 W 80th St., Cleveland, facebook.com/events
Tobogganing Chutes & Chalet Opening Day
Don't let a lack of snow keep you from embracing winter fun, such as the Tobogganing course. These twin, 700-foot long, refrigerated ice chutes propel you through Strongsville's Mill Stream Park Run Reservation with or without snow. If you're off work or school, catch opening day this Friday, or come visit any day throughout the season. Nov. 29-March, 12-10:30 p.m., The Chalet in Mill Stream Run Reservation, 16200 Valley Pkwy., Strongsville, clevelandmetroparks.com
Winterfest 2019
Winterfest is the official kick-off to Cleveland's holiday season. Be the first to ice skate in Public Square, visit the Festival of Trees in Playhouse Square’s Allen Theatre and shop at the Cleveland Bazaar’s pop-up shop in the 5th Street Arcades. The night closes out with a tree lighting in Public Square at sunset, fireworks, live music, and a visit from Old Saint Nick himself. This is a celebration you’re not going to want to miss! Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Public Square, 50 Public Square, Cleveland, downtowncleveland.com
Welshly Arms at House of Blues
This Cleveland band has made it big, with a global tour, a performance at the 2019 MLB All-Star Game and features on Jimmy Kimmel Live! But it always makes time to return home. This weekend, the band, which combines R&B, soul, and rock to create its unique and signature sound, rocks the House of Blues stage with songs from its debut record No Place Is Home. $25-30, Nov. 30, 8-11 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, houseofblues.com
Ken Jeong at Center Stage
This former doctor turned comedian knows laughter is the best medicine. Spit out your drink laughing at jokes from The Hangover star's Netflix comedy special, which ranges from jokes about Asian culture to Hollywood. $40-70, Nov. 30, 8-11 p.m., Center Stage at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com
