Bars, restaurants and shops up and down four blocks of Lee Road in Cleveland Heights will be alive with the sound of local music at the 3rd annual Heights Music Hop. Bands range from Akron soulsters the Admirables to the Mark Gridley jazz trio to folk rockers Oldboy (pictured, last year). Sat 9/19. * Cleveland blues singer Mary Bridget Davies moved to NYC but she's back to play an Akron Civic cabaret show. Sat 9/19.
* Hear more than 50 acts in one night for free at ’Round Town Kent. Fri 9/18.
* The Barking Spider Tavern throws itself a 29th birthday party. Sun 9/20.
* The Cleveland Classical guitar society showcases players with national reputations who teach locally. Sat 9/19.
* The Akron Symphony opens its season with American music from the 1920s-40s - and today. Sat 9/19.
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If you had no idea that Case Western Reserve University had its own farm, its annual Harvest Fest is a great time to visit and learn what goes on there. You can explore the facilities and participate in special activities such as making smores on bonfires, going on hayrides, walking a tall grass maze and taking a yoga class. Sat 9/19.* The Freshtober Fest encourages kids to think about food in a healthier way and have fun at the same time. Fri 9/18.