WRUW 91.1 FM's annual free, outdoor concert is like a giant reunion for Cleveland's underground rock scene, with 11 mostly local artists playing an all-day-and-all-evening show headlined by Alabama sci-fi/surf band Man or Astroman? It's also a reunion for secondary headliner Doug Gillard (pictured), a former Cleveland now based in North Carolina. Sat 9/12. * Grammy-winning classical guitarist Jason Vieaux joins the Blue Water Chamber Orchestra for its season opener at the Breen Center. Sat 9/12.
* The Cleveland Blues Society holds a contest to pick its representative for the Memphis Blues Challenge. Sun 9/13.
* Cleveland Jazz Orchestra plays tribute to Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington at PlayhouseSquare. Sat 9/12.
* Music4Miles presents a kid-friendly percussion performance at Waterloo Arts. Sun 9/13.
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Garlic may be pungent but oh what a treat it is! The Cleveland Garlic Festival at Shaker Square, now in its 6th year, has proved to be a huge success, attracting hordes to try garlic BBQ, garlic fries and even garlic ice cream, watch chef demos, listen to music (not garlic-themed), and pick up bulbs to plant in their own gardens next month. Sat 9/12-Sun 9/13.* It's time again for the Countryside Conservancy's monthly food swap at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. If you have too much of something you grew or made, bring it and trade if for something else. Tue 9/15.