As usual, there’s a lot to do this weekend in Cleveland! If you’re into music, be sure to check out the Lionel Young Band at the Winchester or the 41st Annual Jazz Festival at Lakeland Community College. If you’re looking for family fun, the Browns Night at the Monsters game will likely be a winner, and you can’t go wrong with the Ohio City Ice Carving Festival on Sunday (it’s free!).

Downtown Cleveland Restaurant Week

Friday, February 22 – Sunday, March 3, 2012

Participating restaurants throughout Downtown Cleveland

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Cleveland’s 6th Annual Restaurant Week is a great time to check out new places downtown that you’ve maybe never thought about trying before. Restaurant Week features $30, three-course dinner menus, as well as $15 lunch specials at select restaurants. Participating restaurants include Noodlecat, Wonder Bar, Black Dog Kitchen & Bar, Hodge’s, among many other downtown favorites. Check out the full list here.

Lakeland Community College 41st Annual Jazz Festival

Friday, February 22 – Sunday, February 24, 2013

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Lakeland Community College

7700 Clocktower Drive Kirtland, OH 44094

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Check out one of the many concerts going on this weekend at Lakeland Community College as they hold their 41st Annual Jazz Festival. Click here to see the full list of happenings.

MS Benefit for the Karen Foundation

Friday, February 22, 2013

6:30 p.m. – Midnight

Cedar Green Wine & Cheese

2179 South Green Road University Heights, OH 44121

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Enjoy live music, free food, and raffle prizes tonight at Cedar Green Wine & Cheese. There’s no cover charge, and proceeds from beer and wine sales benefit the Karen Foundation for MS.

The Lionel Young Band in Concert

Friday, February 22, 2013

9:00 p.m.

The Winchester

12112 Madison Avenue Cleveland, OH 44107

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The Lionel Young Band won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis and will be playing tonight at the Winchester. Tickets are just $12. Click here to learn more.

Cleveland Kurentovanje Winter Festival

Saturday, February 23, 2013

11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Slovenian National Home

6417 St. Clair Avenue Cleveland, OH 44103

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Kurentovanje is the most popular carnival event in Slovenia, and this is the first time it’s being brought to Cleveland! This is a free family-friendly event with crafts, food trucks, authentic Slovenian beer, wine, and food tastings, a parade, and more. Click here for more information.

First Ever Shore Folk Festival

Saturday, February 23, 2013

12:00 p.m.

Shore Culture Centre

291 E 222nd Street Euclid, OH 44123

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Enjoy a day-long celebration of traditional American music, workshops, performances, dance, and poetry. Click here to learn more or to purchase tickets online.

Ripple Fest

Saturday, February 23, 2013

6:00 p.m.

West 78th Street Art Studios

1300 West 78th Street Cleveland, OH 44102

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Enjoy a night of comedy, music, dance, food, cocktails, and giving at this year’s Ripple Fest, hosted by the Cleveland Betterment Foundation. Proceeds help to support long-term care cancer patients and their families. Tickets are $18 pre-sale or $25 at the door. Click here to purchase yours online!

3rd Annual Browns Night at Lake Erie Monsters vs. Texas Stars

Saturday, February 23, 2013

7:30 p.m.

Quicken Loans Arena

1 Center Court Cleveland, OH 44115

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Watch as the Lake Erie Monsters take on the Texas Stars at the 3rd Annual Browns Night, featuring appearances by Joe Haden, Jordan Norwood, Jason Pinkston, and Greg Little. Plus, a silent auction for Browns themed game-worn jerseys. Get your tickets online! The Monsters are also playing the Texas Stars tonight, February 22, 2013.

Cleveland Auto Show

Saturday, February 23 – Sunday, March 3, 2013

Mon-Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 11am–8pm

IX Center

6200 Riverside Drive Cleveland, OH 44135

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It’s that time again! Check out the Cleveland Auto Show as it opens this Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Regular adult admission is $12.50, seniors (62+) and preteens (7-12) are $10.50 and kids 6 and under are free. Click here to view the schedule of events, and purchase your tickets online here.

Ohio City Ice Carving Festival

Sunday, February 24, 2013

12:00 p.m.

Market Garden Brewery’s Beer Garden

1947 W 25th Street Cleveland, OH 44113

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Check out the Ohio City Ice Carving Festival for free this Sunday and enjoy beautiful ice sculptures, fruit and vegetable carving demonstrations, and the release of Market Garden Brewery’s Ice Breaker Ale, a Belgian-style IPA. This is an event the whole family will enjoy!