Cleveland is lucky to be a classical music mecca, attracting gifted players like violinist Jinjoo Cho and pianist HyunSoo Kim from the far side of the world (both are Korean) to study at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Because of their ties here, we get to here them play often. They'll be closing Holden Aborteum's outdoor summer concert series, a beautiful setting for beautiful music. Tue 8/25.* Two crazy days at Pat's in the Flats punk metal BBQ. Fri 8/21 & Sat 8/22.
* Harmonia plays eastern European music at Tremont's Arts in August. Fri 8/21.
* Cabaret show I Love You So You're Probably Gay revived to benefit North Coast Men's Chorus. Sat 8/22.
* Lost Bob & the Ozone Ramblers reunite to raise money for ROAM's school music programs. Sun 8/23.
* Cleveland metal bands Olathia & Wretch will bang heads in Brunswick at 42Eighty Concert Club Fri 8/21.
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One of the most annoying questions vegetarians nd vegans get asked — constantly — is "How do you get enough protein?" Chicago-based nutritionist/dietician Taylor Wolfram (who got her undergrad degree from CWRU) will present a talk at the Cleveland Heihts/University Heights Library talking about the nutrients plants provide. And there will be vegan snacks! Fri 8/21.* Do you have an excess of something you've grown in your garden or made in your kitchen? The Countryside Conservancy at Cuyahoga Valley National Park has its monthly Food Swap where you can trade your foodstuffs for someone else's. Tue 8/18.