Happy early Labor Day, Cleveland! Typically, this is the last major summer holiday before we transition into the brisk mornings and early sunsets of fall. As many of us will enjoy next Monday off, take some time for you and your loved ones to enjoy these free and low-cost events in Cleveland this week.
Drawn & Quartered
Drawn & Quartered returns Saturday, Aug. 31, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Established figure and drawing groups meet and draw against each other while racing the clock and entertaining the audience. Juan Quirarte, one of the event co-founders, thinks the event gives attendees a fun, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to draw under pressure.
“Drawn and Quartered exposes the community to the creative process as they watch these talented artists draw on the fly,” Quirarte said. “The competition is played for laughs, but the teams really want to be the winners.”
Free parking will be available. This event will take place at the Brownhoist, located at 4403 St. Clair Ave. For more information, click here.
Cleveland Taco Fest
Join Cleveland in celebrating one of the most popular foods around – tacos. Cleveland Taco Fest starts Friday, Aug. 30, and runs through Monday, Sept. 2. This four-day festival will include more than 35 vendors offering up their take on the Mexican favorite. There will be live music, a kids zone, Lucha Libre wrestling, taco eating contests, bounce houses, art, face painting and more. Tickets are $10 at the door and $7 in advance. Military, police, firefighters and children under 10 are all free. Taco Fest will take place at Jacobs Pavillion, located at 2014 Sycamore St. Be sure to check times of the festival, as the hours vary by day. To purchase tickets, view the schedule or find more information, click here.
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Family FUNday
The Community Arts Center invites people of all ages to Family FUNday on Sunday, Sept. 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This family-friendly event will feature games, dance, art and more. The Community Arts Center is located at 2937 W. 25th St. For more information, click here.
Community Craft Circle
Are you looking for other Clevelanders who enjoy crafting? Check out the Community Craft Circle on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring a project you are working on or learn a new skill. Knitting and crochet supplies will be available. Bring a snack to share if you are able and enjoy a night of arts and crafts. The Community Craft Circle will take place at Praxis Fiber Workshop & Gallery, located at 15301 Waterloo Rd. For more information, click here.
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