Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival
A tradition in southern China, dragon boats have been coasting along rivers for over 2,000 years. But this Saturday they’ll be on the prowl in Northeast Ohio at the annual Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival. Assemble your paddling crew and make your way up to the coast for this yearly event or just check out the colors and designs that make these boats spit fire. $5-$25. August 11 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Black River Landing, 421 Black River Lane, Lorain, 440-399-7373, cledba.org
Yo-Yo Ma Plays Bach
French-American cellist Yo-Yo Ma is bringing his symphonic arrangements to Northeast Ohio with a night of Bach. By paying homage to the Baroque composer, the former child prodigy will electrifying Blossom with exhilarating performances. $35. August 12 7 p.m., Blossom Music Center, 1145 West Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-920-8040, clevelandamphitheater.com
Flight In The Age of Dinosaurs
Fly over to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History to watch the pterosaur exhibit come to life. With just two weeks left in Cleveland, the New York-based exhibit is a spectacle to be seen. Highlighting the flying creatures that ruled the sky over 200 million years ago. CMNH offers a rare viewing of fossils and life-size models, including one of a 33-foot wingspan Quetzalcoatlus northropi. $14-$17. August 10-12 Fri & Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Drive, 216-231-4600, cmnh.org
Menopause the Musical
A topic so often avoided is the theme of this musical that follows four women through the ups and downs of menopause. Set to tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s, Menopause the Musical has been delighting audiences for 16 years and will have its closing weekend at the Hanna starting Friday night. $10-$55. August 10-12 Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Sun 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m., Hanna Theatre, 2067 East 14th Street, 216-771-4444, playhousesquare.org
Indie Gathering Film Festival
The annual Indie Gathering Film Festival returns to Northeast Ohio this weekend. Call on all your friends and family and enjoy three days of acting competitions, lectures and film screenings. Want to get in on the action? Make sure you head to the networking parties on Friday and Saturday and the award ceremony on Sunday. $15-$45. August 10-12 Fri 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sun 10 a.m. to. 6 p.m., Norwood Inn & Suites, 6625 Dean Memorial Parkway, Hudson, 330-653-9191, theindiegathering.com