Women on the Verge…of Figuring It Out is the theme for Red Hen Theatre's pair of comedies that approach women recognizing their own power. Bring a girlfriend, sister, or other female family member to see Harvesting the Marigold Seeds, and the U.S. premiere of Nicole Natasse’s comic solo piece Brownie Points. Check it out on Thu 6/9 and Fri 6/10 at 7:30PM and Sunday at 3:30PM. Call 556-0919. Shows run through 6/26 at Cleveland Black Box Theatre, located inside Cabaret Dada, 1210 W 6th Street. http://www.FeministTheatre.org
Hispanic Entrepreneur of the Year Attend this awards banquet and gala to honor the entrepreneurial achievements of leaders in the Latino community. The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for Ohio/Hispanic Business Association event will be held on Fri 6/10 at 6PM. Attendees will enjoy an open bar and reception, dinner and dancing while mingling with Cleveland Who’s Who. Dance music will be provided by Grupo Fuego and DJ Blu-Blu. Call 281-4422 for tickets. Read more here. Marriott Key Center, 127 Public Square and visit www.hbahcco.org
Lyric Opera Cleveland & SPACES Gallery collaborates to highlight the talents of Lyric’s young apprentice artists and the gallery’s exciting exhibition in a complimentary concert and exhibit. Audiences can experience Lyric artistic director, Jonathon Field’s, diverse selection of pieces by composers ranging from Beethoven to Bacharach and local composer, Leslie Adams which were selected to complement the thought-provoking exhibit Dissent: Political Voices in its final showing on Fri 6/10 at 7PM. Call 685-5976 for reservations. SPACES Gallery, 2220 Superior Viaduct in Ohio City. http://www.SpacesGallery.org
Hot Mikado The Cleveland Municipal School District has partnered with the Great Lakes Theater Festival and Playhouse Square Center for the CMSD All-City musical. Cleveland students and teachers will work on and off-stage with professional theater artists in this raucous collision of the East and the West featuring blues, swing, gospel, zoot suits and tap-dancing. Bring the entire family for an evening of fun on Fri 6/10 at 7:30PM, Sat 6/11 at 7:30PM or Sun 6/12 at 3PM. Call 241-6000 to get tickets. Ohio Theater, 1519 Euclid Ave www.PlayhouseSquare.com
Art By the Falls Bring your family to this two day outdoor artstravaganza on Sat 6/11 from 10AM-7PM & Sun 6/12 from 11AM-5PM, in historic Chagrin Falls. Artists from as far away as Washington, Colorado, Arizona and Florida will be featured along with regional artists. Art lovers can browse a bonanza of fine art in a variety of media, enjoy delicious foods, and live musical entertainment. Young art lovers will be inspired to create through a variety of activities at the Children’s Art Booth. Call 440-247-7507 or visit www.ValleyArtCenter.org for info. Riverside Park in Chagrin Falls
Tremont Trek 2005 Attend a progressive dinner party on Sat 6/11 from 5:30-10PM that offers a rare peek into six private homes ranging from a restored century home with contemporary hi-tech flair to a multi-level condo in the Historic Lincoln Bath House and the historic Gospel Press Building. Enjoy fine food from one of Tremont’s eclectic restaurants like Lolita’s or Fat Cats & Lava Lounge paired with the perfect wine selections provided by Wine Trends, Inc. at each stop. Read more here. Call 575-0920 for info or to purchase tix. Union Gospel Press Bldg., 2372 West Seventh St.
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