If you don’t have art on the agenda for this weekend, then you are missing out! There is so much art and culture going on this weekend, that I am having trouble figuring out what to do! First there is the open studios tour at the 78th Street Studios. This is a great building that was converted into galleries and studios. This is there big summer open house. The studios are open from 5:30 to 9pm Friday and 1-5 pm Saturday. Check out this flyer for more info. Also tonight is the Tremont Art Walk. All the galleries and many of the local watering holes will be debuting their new artists for the month. Grab a glass of wine and see some great art!
Of course the big news for the weekend is the Ingenuity Fest. An entire weekend chock full of performance and other arts, this is the place to be this weekend. I meant to go last year, but was unable to attend. This year promises a full calendar of exciting things. Melissa Daubert is going to have her “Urban Trotter” rambling down the streets. This is going to be a great place to hang out. I got my tix online with the promo code STRE for 50% off. I also saw that you can get your tickets at Dave’s Markets for half off as well. This is a great way to support your local merchant as well! Robotics, music, video, opera, singing and who knows what else! The streets, alleys, theaters, and halls of the Theater District will all be transformed into performance art spaces. I can’t wait to see what cool things await…Join me!
Another great event is the Cain Park Arts Festival. The entire park will be transformed into a juried art fair with vendors from all over coming to show and sell their wares. Be sure to bring plenty of water, as I hear this show is worth taking the time to see every little thing! There are something like 150 artists with booths at this show, so if you are in need of art (and who isn’t) this is the place to be! Besides, outdoor art festivals are a great way to get some exercise, spend time with friends or family, and are a great way to work that excess energy off of the kids! So the show is FREE on Friday night and $2 each on Saturday and Sunday. Hours are 3-8, 10-8, and 12-5 respectively.
While you are out and about on Saturday, check out the Cleveland Food Co-op. It is at 117th and Euclid. This weekend is their Summer Social.
Join us to celebrate the season with other community-based groups… food, local artists, farmers, and musicians! There will be raffles, free samples, you name it!
Sarva Soaps will be a vendor, and we look forward to seeing you!
Sounds like fun and it is a great place to shop for healthy foods.
Wrap things up on Sunday with a trip to the Gordon Square Farmers Market and a trip to Reddstone. Reddstone is hosting the anniversary party for Metromix. Called the Get Lei’d Birthday Party, they will have a free pig roast , food and drink specials, and even a sand volleyball tournament. Be sure to check them out, they have a great patio! The festivities start at 1pm. What? Never heard of Metromix? You should definitely check it out. I would call it a Cleveland Interactive Entertainment News and Events Online Magazine. There is so much going on in this town that this is a great way to be connected to the events and happenings in the area. Want to find a new place for dinner? Wondering what is going on when your out of town guests arrive? Want to get reviews of the latest music, TV or movie? Where is the hottest new club? All these questions can be answered in one spot at Metromix!
So in honor of the Arts this weekend, I am giving away another print. This is an 8×10 Black and White print. Matted and mounted. Simply comment on my blog ( and I am not picky-any post is fine!) before noon on Monday! Good luck! Congrats to RG for the last win!
Tags: Cleveland arts, Events
Reading this post makes me want to pack my bag and head to Cleveland for the weekend! Sadly I have to work two of my three jobs this weekend, so I can’t.
The print is beautiful!
Thanks for the great ideas, Robert! So much to do and so little time to do it! I got to get going!!!
Amy, I was thinking about you guys! Try to make it to ingenuity Fest if you can! It is great and be sure to go to Asterisk Gallery’s display at the East end of the festival on Euclid. They are even having a sleepover….