AP 6.24.15
Dayton jam band the Werks hosts its annual Werk Out Music & Art Fest at central Ohio's Legend Valley in August. This week five up-and-coming area bands view for a slot on the show at the Beachland Ballroom. Thu 7/2.* Veteran Akron musician Tracey Thomas shares her knowledge in a songwriting clinic. Sun 7/5.
* Have a polka holiday with the Chardon Polka Band at the Music Box. Sat 7/4.
* Local indie rockers Beach Stav introduce new album at Mahall's. Fri 7/3.
* Front Porch concerts at Lakewood Library bring free music all summer. Fri 7/3-9/11.
* Now That's Class Noise Lunches mark 3rd anniversary. Come for the BBQ too. Sun 7/5.
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AP 6.24.15
Mulberry Creek Herb Farm in Huron is giving its annual herb fair a medieval twist this year, with workshops devoted to herbal remedies that have been working for hundreds of years. Plus food, vendors & performances with a medieval theme. Sat 6/27-Sun 6/28.* Get "vegucated"about how to eat a diet without animal products at a free vegan dinner and film screening sponsored by the Cleveland Animal Rights Alliance. Thu 6/25 .