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The Cleveland National Air Show returns to Burke Airport. See: Saturday, Sept. 3.

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WED 08/24

Music on the Malls

This free weekly summer music series on Mall C will feature live music, outdoor seating and food trucks each week. Mall C offers a park-like setting and views of Lake Erie. The event takes place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. On select dates, the Cleveland Division of Police Mindfulness Group will present a free yoga class at 4:30 p.m. downtowncleveland.com.

THU 08/25

Encanto: The Sing Along Film Concert

This event will feature a screening of the entire feature-length film and an onstage band that’ll play the hit songs from the soundtrack, which features eight original songs by songwriter/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Moana) with an original score by Academy Awardnominated composer Germaine Franco. The concert begins tonight at 7:30 at Blossom. 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

FRI 08/26

Comedy Bang! Bang!

Host Scott Aukerman (director of Between Two Ferns), Paul F. Tompkins (Bojack Horseman) and a rotating cast of characters will improvise “humanity’s podcast” live tonight at 7 at the Agora. Check the club’s website for more info. 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

SAT 08/27

Barton Center Annual Wine & Cheese Fundraiser

Enjoy unlimited wine by the glass, heavy hors d’oeuvres, music, raffle baskets and a “wine & spirits pull” (draw a number, get an expensive or cheap bottle) at this benefit for Barton Center. The event starts at 6 p.m. at Rozi’s in Lakewood. There will also be a cash bar available as well as beer and wine for take home purchase. One of a kind Lakewood posters will be available for purchase. Must be fully vaccinated to attend. 14900 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-221-1119, rozis.com.

Cleveland Garlic Festival

Northeast Ohio is prime garlicgrowing territory, so it makes perfect sense to honor the stinking rose with its very own festival. A fundraiser for the North Union Farmers’ Markets, the Cleveland Garlic Festival features music, wine and beer vendors, food competitions, top chef grill-offs, and vendors peddling garlic-scented foods. The festival also rounds up many of the region’s best garlic growers, making the fest the best place for wannabe garlic growers to purchase this year’s planting stock. The event takes place today from noon to 8 p.m. and tomorrow from noon to 6 p.m. at Shaker Square. clevelandgarlicfestival.org.

SUN 08/28

One World Day

Since 1945, the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) has celebrated One World Day, and while the pandemic forced the cancellation of last year’s event, One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens returns today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the Gardens on both East and MLK Boulevards. The event will feature ethnic performances, food and cultural activities in the 30+ Cultural Gardens. There will be special performances from the Singing Angels and Brazilian Jazz artist Moises Borges. Other One World Day highlights will also return, including the moving Naturalization Ceremony and the popular Parade of Flags. The Parade of Flags has grown into a large and colorful display of the numerous heritages represented in the Gardens and the broader Cleveland community. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. 1051 Martin Luther King Dr., 216220-3075, clevelandculturalgardens. org.

MON 08/29

Vegan Monday

Each Monday, the Winchester chef puts together a special vegan menu featuring items such as comfort burgers, Philly burgers and peach cobbler. The kitchen opens up at 4 p.m. and stays open until midnight. Check the website for more info. 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-600-5338, facebook.com/ TheWinchesterMusicTavern.

TUE 08/30

Guardians vs. Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles, a team that has somehow kept playoff hopes alive despite playing in the very competitive AL East, come to Progressive Field today as part of a three-game series. First pitch is at 6:10 p.m. Check the club’s website for more info. 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb. com/guardians.

WED 08/31

Walnut Wednesday

Walnut Wednesday is one of summer’s great traditions. Today from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Perk

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Plaza at Chester Commons — at East 12th and Walnut streets — food trucks gather to serve up lunch to area residents and employees. Follow the Downtown Cleveland Alliance on Facebook for weekly updates on vendors, entertainment offerings and more. The series continues through Sept. 7. Admission is free, but the food will cost you. downtowncleveland.com.

THU 09/01

Danjo Jazz Orchestra

The nearly 20 members of Danjo Jazz Orchestra will fill Jilly’s Music Room with a “timeless big band sound and the power of horns, wind instruments and a top-notch rhythm section,” as it’s put in a press release. The 2022 residency will afford fans the group’s blend of jazz standards and originals on a monthly basis as the band tears it up on the first Thursday of the month. The performance begins at 7 p.m. It’s free. 111 N Main St., Akron, 330-5763757, jillysmusicroom.com.

FRI 09/02

Cleveland Oktoberfest

The annual Paulaner Cleveland Oktoberfest kicks off today at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. The fest features more than 20 different types of Oktoberfest-style beers, 15 German and European restaurants, 20 bands from all over the world, more than 100 vendors and local artisans, a daily beer stein-holding contest, the largest glockenspiel in the country, wiener dog races, a Miss Oktoberfest contest, a 5-K race and entertainment for all ages. More than 70,000 people are expected to attend the event. The festivities continue through Monday, and the festival takes place next weekend too. Consult the website for a complete schedule. 19201 East Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights, 440- 243-0090, clevelandoktoberfest.com.

GlamGore: The Filth Ball

Expect to find performances inspired by elements of avant garde fashion, fetish and taboo acts at tonight’s GlamGore, a recurring alternative and themed drag show series that takes place at the Grog Shop. Doors open at 8.

SAT 09/03

Cleveland National Air Show

U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be part of this year’s annual Cleveland National Air Show that takes place today, tomorrow and Monday at Burke Airport. Note that tickets will only be sold online in advance of the event and not at the gate. Find more info on the website. 2301 N. Marginal Rd., clevelandairshow.com.

SUN 09/04

Cars in the Park

This for-charity event that takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Crocker Park will exhibit an all-new collection of the most exotic, rarest and most luxurious vehicles in the world. Admission is free. 189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, crockerpark.com.

House Fest 2022

This annual benefit concert will feature performances by singersongwriter Alex Bevan, Long Time Gone, the Jah Messengers Reggae Band and J.R. Blessington. Renegade, BBC and friends, Universal Funk Mob, Scotty D. & the Artificial Hipster and more will all lend their musical skills to the diverse list of acts. Shāk Ground, a new act on the local music scene featuring area reggae music veterans will close out the night. Butchie B. will be the evening’s MC. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Beachland. A $15 donation is requested. 15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

TUE 09/06

Lyrical Rhythms Open Mic and Chill

This long-running open mic night at the B Side allows some of the city’s best rappers and poets to strut their stuff. The event begins at 8 with a comedy session dubbed 2 Drinks & a Joke with host Ant Morrow. The open mic performances begin at 10 p.m. Tickets cost $5 in advance, $10 at the door., $5. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-932-1966, bsideliquorlounge.com.

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