From Father’s Day and Juneteenth celebrations to pro wrestling and major indoor and outdoor concerts, there’s plenty going on around Northeast Ohio this weekend. In addition to shows from Weezer and Bryan Adams, WWE Raw will broadcast live from Cleveland Monday. Here’s our list of more than two dozen activities you can enjoy across the area over the next few days.
Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival
Enjoy carnival rides, duct tape crafts, floats, a fashion show and much more. Free admission; some activities require additional purchase.
Mercy Health Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd, Avon
4-10 p.m. June 16
11 a.m. - 10 p.m. June 17
noon - 5 p.m. June 18
duckbrand.com/duck-tape-festival
Bryan Adams: So Happy It Hurts Tour
Grammy-winning rocker heads in to promote his latest studio album. Adams will be joined by special guests Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Tickets start at $59.50.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland
7: 30 p.m. June 15
rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com/events/
Cleveland Juneteenth Freedom Fest
Enjoy live performances, art, food and other family-friendly activities. Friday night includes a fireworks display. Free admission.
Mall C, Cleveland
6-10 p.m. June 16
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. June 17
- Check out our complete list of Northeast Ohio Juneteenth events
Weezer
Legendary Alt-rockers bring their Indie Rock Road Trip to Blossom Music Center this weekend. Enjoy classic favorites and songs from their latest album. Tickets start at $58.50 for pavilion seats, $44 for lawn seats.
1145 West Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls
7 p.m. June 16
“Moulin Rouge” at Playhouse Square
Three years after winning the Tony for Best Musical, the North American tour of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” opened last week at Playhouse Square’s KeyBank State Theatre. Tickets $39-$129.
through July 2
1519 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Colin Quinn: Small Talk
Former “SNL’ cast member and longtime comedian brings his latest show to the North Coast. 21-and-over show. Tickets start at $35.
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, Cleveland
7 p.m. June 15-16; 6 p.m. June 17
Dancing Wheels: Legendary Ladies of Jazz
The Dancing Wheels Company presents a night of music, dance and song honoring the contributions by women of color to the jazz era from the 1920′s to the ‘50s. Tickets start at $50. All tickets include post-show reception.
Allen Theatre, 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
8 p.m. June 16
Fantasia at Jacobs Pavilion
Grammy-winning singer makes a tour stop in the Flats for a weekend show. Tickets start at $20.
2014 Sycamore St, Cleveland
7 p.m. June 16
Third Fridays at 78th Street Studios
Visit 78th Street Studios and take in dozens of gallery and studio openings. Enjoy food, live music, shopping opportunities and more.
1300 West 78th St., Cleveland
5 p.m. June 16
Crooked River Festival
Take a step back in time at Hale Farm and Village and enjoy immersive activities, folk music, living history demonstrations and much more. Tickets $8-$15.
2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. June 17-18
www.wrhs.org/signature-events/
Phillip Phillips - The Drift Back Sessions
Tour promoting Phillips latest album, released earlier this month, stops at The Kent Stage on Saturday. Tickets $20.
175 East Main Street, Kent
8 p.m. June 17
Cleveland Yoga Fest
Enjoy music, food, yoga classes throughout the day and much more. Shop local vendors, take part in workshops and kid-friendly activities on the lake. Tickets $37-$75.
Edgewater Park, Cleveland
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. June 17
Cleveland Ballet in the Garden
Cleveland Ballet invites you to a night under the stars at the Akron Art Museum. Tickets $25-$65.
1 South High Street, Akron
6 p.m. June 17
Disney Pride in Concert
Join the North Coast Men’s Chorus at the Hanna Theatre for a multimedia celebration of LGBTQ life with songs from films like “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King” and Mary Poppins as well as modern hits. Tickets $20-$60.
2067 E. 14th Street, Cleveland
8 p.m. June 17
3 p.m. June 18
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!”
Classic musical comes to the Akron Civic for three weekend performances. Enjoy the colorful love story of a charming cowboy and a feisty farm girl in a turn-of-the-century setting. Tickets $15-$30.
182 S. Main Street, Akron
2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. June 17
2:30 p.m. June 18
Classic, Antique and Collector Car Show
Head to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens to enjoy a Father’s Day car show featuring 400 vehicles produced between 1915 and 1998. Tickets are $8 for youths and $16 for adults with a discount for Stan Hywet members. Please note parking for this event is off-site with shuttles provided.
714 North Portage Path, Akron
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. June 18
stanhywet.org/events/fathers-day-car-show
Have a Catch with Dad at League Park
Enjoy coffee, juice and donuts with your paid admission to the Baseball Heritage Museum. In addition, have a chance to play catch with dad on the field. Tickets $10. 9 and under are free.
6601 Lexington Ave, Cleveland
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. June 18
Father’s Day at the Zoo
Explore all the animals and exhibits at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Dads get in free on Father’s Day.
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. June 18
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
Enjoy live music, food tastings, a children’s village, vendors, games and much more. Free admission.
African American Cultural Garden, Cleveland
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. June 19
aaacg.org/s-projects-side-by-side
WWE Raw
See your favorite WWE wrestlers like Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins stop in town for a slamming-good night of sports entertainment. Tickets start at $20.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland
7:30 p.m., June 19
rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com/events/
Bloom! Botanicals & Birdhouses
Enjoy hundreds of unique birdhouses, glass art and more from Cleveland artist Asia Amour. Exhibits are included with regular admission to the Cleveland Botanical Gardens.
11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland
Through Sep. 3
Rockin’ on the River
Head to picturesque Black River Landing in Lorain for part of Northern Ohio’s longest-running and highest-attended outdoor concert series. Grab your boots and cowboy hat for a Friday night of country music featuring Garth Brooks & Shania Twain tributes along with special guest Country Honk. Saturday will see tributes to ‘80s rock bands with Journey tribute band E5C4P3 and Styxx tribute band Best of Times. Admission, $7.
421 Black River Landing, Lorain
6:15 p.m. June 16-17
Dinosaurs of the Sahara
Take a trip back in time to explore original skeletons and flesh models of dinosaurs from Africa at the Great Lakes Science Center. Have a chance to touch real fossils and much more. Included with regular admission to the GLSC.
6601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland
Through Sep. 4
greatscience.com/explore/exhibits/dinosaurs-sahara
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects
Holden Arboretum invites you to explore the grounds and check out 14 larger-than-life flora and fauna exhibits brought to life through the use of LEGO building blocks. Included with admission.
9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland
May 27 - Sept. 4
Doubt: A parable
Award-winning drama that was turned into a film starring Meryl Streep begins its run at The Beck Center. A nun becomes suspicious of the relationship between a student at her school and the church’s priest. Sensitive content, recommended for ages 14 and up. Tickets $38.
17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
May 26 - June 25
Cedar Point Frontier Festival
Everybody needs a break from roller coasters, right? This street festival in the amusement park’s Frontier Town celebrates hope, health and harvest with live music, character appearances, themed activities, and speciality food and beverages. Park admission starts at $49.99.
1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky
Now through June 18
Disney Animation: Immersive Experience
Feel the magic as you step inside some of your favorite animated Disney films. This one-of-a-kind experience at Lighthouse ArtSpace gives you a front-row seat at Simba’s presentation ceremony, sends you on a magic carpet ride with Aladdin and transports you to snowy Arendelle for a song by Elsa. Tickets start at $36.
850 E. 72nd St., Cleveland
Through Aug. 13
lighthouseimmersive.com/disney/cleveland
Keith Haring Show at Akron Art Museum
“Keith Haring: Against All Odds” is at the Akron Art Museum through late September. The late Haring started with chalk graffiti in New York City subway stations. In the 1980s, his popularity exploded into pop culture paintings, drawings, large-scale murals and fashion.
1 South High Street, Akron
Through September 23, 2023
Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters
Hollywood star and his rocking bandmate bring their ‘60s rock vibe to Cleveland. With special guest Brent Kirby. Tickets $58-78, $10 off in advance.
Music Box Supper Club, Cleveland
8 p.m. June 20
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