AP 5.15.13


The Hessler Street Fair is a celebration of dressed-down, low-gloss hippie values where people of all ages sport tie-dye, and you can find Cleveland's highest density of vegans. The music reflects those tastes with folkie and roots music dominating — and lots of reggae. Sat 5/18-Sun 5/19.

* Seafair's new EP arrives. Get it at the Grog Shop. Sat 5/18.
* Horriblefest will shake, rattle & roll Now That's Class for four days. Thu 5/16-Sun 5/19.
* R&B singer Patti Austin and the Cleveland Orchestra play Ella & Ellington. Sat 5/18.
* Bootsie Collins brings the funk to local youth orchestra. Fri 5/17.
* After the Gig celebrates seven years of promoting local music. Wed 5/22.
* The Approach and the Execution is one of Cleveland's hot young metal bands. Sat 5/18.

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