Party with Pride
June is Pride Month, commemorating the uprising that occurred in the early morning hours of June 28,1969, in New York City. Patrons of the Stonewall Inn, a small gay bar in Greenwich Village, fought back when police raided the establishment, marking the beginning of the modern fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Northeast Ohio celebrations begin Saturday with in Downtown Cleveland, in Cleveland鈥檚 Brooklyn neighborhood, and an inaugural festival at in Vermilion. On Sunday, visit the for a celebration of LGBTQ+ icons in music.
Food. Wine. Art.
Benvenuto to one of the most iconic streets in Cleveland for a weekend of art, culture and community. The begins Friday evening and runs through Sunday with plenty of art galleries and boutiques to explore along Mayfield Road. In fact, the neighborhood began with an artist in the mid-1800s when Italian sculptor Joseph Carrabelli settled in the area. Be sure to treat yourself to authentic Italian cuisine at one of the many restaurants, followed by espresso or gelato on an outdoor patio. Bellissima!
Weaving with wool
The Chesterland Historical Foundation invites you to learn textile crafts from the pioneer days at its . On Sunday from 12-4 p.m., the Western Reserve Spinners and Weavers Guild will demonstrate how to make fabric from wool. You can also learn broom making, lace making and creative sewing techniques. Don鈥檛 miss a special appearance by Betsy Ross, who鈥檚 said to have sewn the first American flag in 1776, to help celebrate the country鈥檚 semiquincentennial.
Chalk it up
All you need is your imagination to join the fun at in Downtown Youngstown. Grab some chalk and head to North Phelps Street from 5-8 p.m. as the sidewalks become your canvas to create. Register in advance if you鈥檇 like to engage in a little friendly competition. Guest judge Eric Alleman 鈥� artist, performer and Youngstown native 鈥� will provide live music.
Big into books
Bookworms and bibliophiles descend on Downtown Medina this weekend for the . More than a hundred local and national authors across all genres will be in attendance for panel discussions, book signings and sharing their latest novels. Shop from dozens of booksellers and artisans, participate in a book swap or show off your literary knowledge with a rousing round of trivia. The event runs Saturday and Sunday at the Medina Convention Center.
