Chalk Festival

Go back in time to childhood days of messy hands and sidewalk chalk. During the festival you chalk your own pictures, meet and learn from professional artists and attend workshops for chalk making and street painting while using techniques such as shading, masking and stenciling. Featured chalk artists include Dyane Hanslik, Robin Heinrich, Jesse Rhinehart and others. Free entry, $10-$20 to draw. Sept. 15 & 16 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org



Cleveland Eats Culinary Festival

We can all agree on how mouthwateringly flavorful Cleveland food is. Experience these delectable dishes along with cooking demonstrations, live music, craft beer and family friendly activities. This year’s participants of the culinary festival include Adega, Heck’s Cafe, Melt Bar and Grill, Irie Jamaican Kitchen, Saucisson, Table 45 and more. Benefits from the festival go to student growth and scholarships for the Hospitality Management Programs at Cuyahoga Community College. $5-$50. Sept. 15 12 p.m. - 10 p.m., Mall B, 300 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, 216-987-4081, cleveland-eats.com

Heights Music Hop

Artists such as Megan Sullivan, All is Harvest, Rachel Short and more take over Cleveland Heights. Presented by FutureHeights, this festival journeys through Coventry area beginning at Coventry Village, visiting Fairmont and ending at Lee Road. Bounce into the after-party at The Bottle House which includes performances from Cleveland Magazine’s 2017 Best of Cleveland Indie Band, Samfox. Free. After Party $10. Sept. 14 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sept. 15 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., various locations, Cleveland Heights, 216-320-1423, heightsmusichop.com

Light Nights

The Seiberling family legacy includes contributions to technology, health, culture, environment, community, military service, philanthropy and more. The Manor House commemorates these contributions with stories of family’s history and heritage. Guests are invited to walk the opulent gardens and enjoy live music from Zach Freidhof and Tall Tales in the Courtyard. As the sun sets, the Manor House exterior becomes a three-dimensional projection show that entertains and tells the compelling story of the Seiberling legacy with light, action and music. $7-$18. Sept. 14-16 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, 888-836-5533, stanhywet.org

19th Annual Battle of the Bands

In its first ever two-day celebration, Music Through the Streets presents marching band excellence. Sit in awe day one as HBCU bands from Kentucky State and Talladega perform musicality battles at East Professional Center. Day two, high schools such as Warrensville Heights, Euclid, Hunter’s Lane, Oak Park and more perform live field show music while executing pictorial marching formations. Also, under direction of Donshon Wilson, the feature band, Shaw High School will have you in complete amazement from beginning to end. $10-$20. Sept. 14 & 15 7 p.m., Euclid High School, 711 222nd St. Euclid, 216-410-5762, musicthroughthestreets.com



The Marigolds Block Party

Enjoy a block party embracing culture as you witness the unveiling of Cleveland artist, Amanda King’s The Marigolds. While engaging artistry and community efforts, the block party features a portrait series from a family of three generations of Buckeye residents and explores the pain and beauty of the black experience. Hosted by Land Studio and Shooting Without Bullets, the party includes a DJ, performances from youth artists, a live band, food and activities for children. Free. Sept. 15 2 p.m. - 6 p.m, 13000 Buckeye Road, Cleveland, 412-580-9546, land-studio.org