AP 10.8.14
Local singer/songwriter Tracy Marie started Breastfest 13 years ago to showcase women musicians and raise money for breast cancer charities. Still going strong, its 14th edition will feature some of the best local women performers on two stages at Brothers Lounge, including Tracy herself. Sun 10/12.* Happy Dog owners re-open Euclid Tavern this week. Thu 10/9.
* Apollo's Fire celebrates Bach's birthday a few months early. Thu 10/9-Sun 10/12.
* Cleveland Blues Society chooses its International Blues Challenge competitors. Sun 10/12.
* Franz Welser-Most is sticking around as Cleveland Orchestra extends his contract.
* Rock Hall announces performers, events for Everly Brothers tribute. Tue 10/21-Sat 10/25.
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AP 10.8.14
The Coit Road Farmers Market offers local produce and locally made edibles on Saturday mornings year round. To raise money to keep the nonprofit market going through the winter, top local chefs and food makers will gather at the Beachland for the annual Taste of Autumn benefit. Mon 10/13. * There's no better place to learn all about herbs, pick up some herbal products, and snag a few pots of your own to scent your home all winter than the Western Reserve Herb Society's annual herb fair at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Sat 10/11.
* Hurry and reserve your spot at the table for the Agrarian Collective's pop-up lunch at the Flea. Sat 10/11.