There's lots to do in the Cleveland area on this, the last weekend before the official start of summer. The RAKE .5K event at Liquid in the Warehouse District; a Greek gastronomical event at St. Demetrios in Rocky River; the Larchmere Porchfest and the Life in Color Dance/Paint Party are just some of the happenings to choose from this weekend.
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15 things to do in Cleveland the weekend of June 17-19
Concerts, food festivals, art shows and an interesting take on a 5K run are just some of the interesting events going on during the third weekend of June.
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Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival
Check out the 13th Annual Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival. The celebration of all things duct tape - over three days - brings more than 40,000 tapeheads to the "Duct Tape Capital of the World," home to the Duck Tape brand. Yes, things might get sticky at times here, but where else can you see a fashion show, all kinds of arts and crafts and creations and a parade with floats made out of duct tape? The fest also rolls out food, drinks and music by various bands, including, yup, Lita Ford. June 17-19. Free admission. Details here.
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2016 Larchmere Porchfest
Sometimes you just want to kick back and kill a summer day on the porch, sipping lemonade, telling stories and petting your dog. Good luck doing that during this soiree. Whoa, it's Larchmere Porchfest. The all-day bash places 30 bands -- ranging from rock to folk to funk to jazz -- on 30 porches in the Cleveland neighborhood. June 18, 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free. Read more here.
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John Henton at the Cleveland Improv
Longtime comedian and East Cleveland native John Henton returns home for a four-day stint at the Cleveland Improv on the West Bank of the Flats. Many of Henton's fans know him from his roles on "The Hughleys" and "Living Single." Tickets are $17. Get more info here.
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South Euclid's Rock the Block Community Festival
South Euclid, Ohio's annual community pride festival, Rock the Block, returns with food, fun live music and booths from local businesses. This year's guest appearances include former Cleveland Browns Hanford Dixon and Kevin Mack. June 18, noon - 9 p.m. Free admission. Get more info here.
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A Vibe Called Fresh Dance Party
The monthly dance party takes place in the House of Blues Foundation Room featuring DJ KNyce. Presented by Terry Travis, Elevat and YBS. Saturday, June 18 from 9pm – 2:30 a.m. Read more here.
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King Khan & The Shrines at Beachland Ballroom
"Imagine Roky Erickson backed by the Sun Ra Arkestra or Wilson Pickett and The Velvet Underground," goes the first line of King Khan & The Shrines' bio. It's an apt characterization of the troupe, whose music shapeshifts between freaky garage, soul-punk and psych-jazz— or, in its own words, a "psychedelic soul band with a spectacle of a stage show" that's also a "cult musical phenomenon." 9 p.m. Friday, June 17 Tickets: $16 advance, $18 day of show via Ticketfly. Read more about King Khan here.
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2016 Life in Color: Kingdom
2016 Life in Color: Kingdom. The world's largest high-end, pyrotechnic paint party returns to Cleveland, featuring DJs and performances by Audien, Far East Movement, Mimo, Icona Pop, Breathe Carolina and more. Venue: Port of Cleveland Dock 32. For more info, click here.
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Steve Miller Band at Hard Rock Rocksino
The newly inducted Rock Hall act, The Steve Miller Band, kicks off his 36-city U.S, tour in Cleveland on Friday. The tour ends September 4 in a co-bill date with Santana, Journey and Doobie Brothers in San Francisco, CA at AT&T Park. Miller's easily recognizable hits include Hit followed hit in an endless flow: "The Joker," "Livin' in the USA," "Take the Money and Run," "Rock'n Me," "Fly Like an Eagle," "Jet Airliner," "Jungle Love," and "Abracadabra." Tickets range from $78 to $138. Read more here.
Andrea Simakis, The Plain Dealer
Phantom of the Opera at State Theatre
The reconceived "Phantom," which opens at Playhouse Square's State Theatre through July 10, includes a retooling of the show's legendary chandelier, the one that those moms – and everyone else, if they're being honest – thrill to see leap from the stage and race to a spot on the ceiling overhead, where the opulent light fixture shoots pyro, shakes, rattles and explodes. Tickets range from $50 -$135. Read more about the production here.
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St. Demetrios Annual Greek Festival
The annual offering of cultural foodstuffs returns to St. Demetrios Orthodox Church in Rocky River. Hours are Thursday and Sunday 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 11p.m. Read more here.
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Third Fridays at W. 78 St. Studios
Guest artisan vendors join the more-than 50 galleries and studios of 78th Street Studios for a marketplace event. Featured artists change on a monthly basis. Free admission. Read more here.
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Clifton Arts and Musicfest June 18
The Clifton Arts and Musicfest was established as a unique celebration combining fine arts and live musical performances – a true street festival located in a very attractive and vibrant urban neighborhood setting. Read more here. June 18 10am - 6pm. Details.
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RAKE (Random Acts of Kindness Everywhere) .5K June 18
This fun, family-friendly event will be held in downtown Cleveland outside on Mall C near the Cleveland Convention Center. What better way to spend a Saturday than meeting new people, dressing up, bringing a smile to someone's face, and learning more about the mission of #RAKE! You don't have to worry about training for this race. Check in takes place at Liquid (1212 W 6th Street) at 11:00 a.m. Race proceeds at Mall C 12:15 p.m. On-site registration fee: $25. Get details here.
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Digg at Twelve Literary and Performative Arts Incubator
This inaugural monthly event is designed to reconnect us to the art of listening. All participants are asked to bring one song that is deeply meaningful to their lives. Participants are then asked to share why the songs are meaningful to them. Once the song has been explained, everyone in the room will then listen. A dance party follows this merger of word and sound. Admission $5 - $15. Read here for details.
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