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Parade the Circle

Parade the Circle fills Wade Oval with lively sounds and colors, featuring innovative costumes, giant puppets and handmade masks created by artists, families, schools, and community groups. Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 14. clevelandart.org

Juneteenth Freedom Fest Downtown

Cleveland’s largest Juneteenth celebration, which honors the day the Civil War officially ended in 1865, is set for downtown at Mall C. Aside from performances and vendors, and entire Soul Food Row is dedicated to delicious comfort food bites. Free. Mall C, 602 St. Clair Ave. NE, Cleveland. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 14. juneteenthcle.com

Juneteenth Culture Fest Cleveland Heights

A celebration of emancipation and Black history in America will be held at Cain Park. It includes performances, food trucks, vendors, exhibits, workshops and more. Cain Park, 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 14. cainpark.com

Walk About Tremont

Every second Friday, Walkabout Tremont brings the neighborhood together. In warm weather, special events spill out into the streets. Entertainment, food and a family-friendly atmosphere run late into the evening as shops and galleries extend their hour. This month’s theme is Walkabout on the Wild Side. Free. Tremont neighborhood. 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 13. experiencetremont.com

Kirtland Kiwanis Strawberry Festival

Fresh summer strawberries get an entire celebration at the Kirtland Kiwanis Strawberry Festival, which is in its 65th year. Strawberry-eating contests and fruity treats like shortcakes and sundaes are always a few tasty favorites from the festival. Free admission. 5 to 10 p.m. June 12; 3 to 11 p.m. June 13; noon to 11 p.m. June 14. 9252 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland. kirtlandkiwanis.org/strawberry-festival

2025 Riverfront Irish Festival

Cuyahoga Falls celebrates local Irish heritage in mid-June with its three-day festival. The Irish Market Place features Irish and American street fare. Drinks from local breweries and distilleries, including Missing Falls Brewery, Towpath Distillery and more will be available. Free admission. June 13-15. riverfrontirishfest.org

Circusmania Whackdown

Crooked River Circus returns with a pro wrestling-themed spectacle blending acrobatics, aerials and over-the-top characters at the Bohemian National Hall. Tickets start at $35. June 13-14. 4939 Broadway Ave., Cleveland. crookedrivercircus.com

BBH Pride

Brecksville and Broadview Heights host their own Pride festival to celebrate its inclusive, LGBTQ+-friendly communities. The third festival features food trucks, performances and more. The food-truck lineup includes Wholly Frijoles Mexican Street Food, Betty’s Bomb *ss Burgers, Ohio BBQ Crew and Sharcuterie by Shanell. Noon to 7 p.m. June 14. Broadview Heights Amphitheater, 9543 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights. bbhpride.org

“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow”

The Cleveland Museum of Art’s blockbuster new exhibit celebrates one of the most influential artists in modern pop culture with colorful, never-before-seen installations and exclusive new works. Tickets $15-$30. Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Through Sept. 7. clevelandart.org

Art in the Barn, Chagrin Falls

The 12th annual Art in the Barn in Chagrin Falls offers a variety of items at a vintage-style indoor/outdoor market. These include clothing and jewelry, home décor and outdoor furnishings, fine art and handmade items, antiques, plants and homemade food items such as jams and hot sauces. There also will be food vendors. Free. Bridge Creek Farm, 10584 Taylor May Road. 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 13; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 15. artinthebarn.com

The Country Fest

Headliners Dierks Bentley, Hardy, Warren Zeiders, Bailey Zimmerman, Chase Rice, Ashley Cook and more are gonna jingle your jangle with modern country flair. Grab yer boots n’ scoot. Single-day tickets start at $85. Clay’s Resort Jellystone Park, 5050 Manchester Ave NW, North Lawrence. June 11–14. thecountryfest.com

Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park

Take in the views from the park’s new 137-foot glass walkway, suspended 50 feet above Sylvan Creek. It ends just short of Minnehaha Falls, making it feel like you’re floating above the waterfall. Free admission. Open daily. 12440 State Route 282, Garrettsville. ohiodnr.gov

Steam and Steel: Propelling the Future of the Great Lakes

The Great Lakes Science Center’s celebration of the Steamship William G. Mather centennial continues with a new special exhibit that provides guests with an opportunity to experience what its like to be on a freighter. Interactive exhibits allow you to steer the Mather, virtually load and unload cargo and much more. Included with Science Center admission. Tours of the Mather available for extra charge. 601 Erieside Ave. Cleveland. Runs through September 1 during regular business hours. greatscience.com/explore/exhibits/

Cedar Point Amusement Park

Cedar Point is now open for the 2025 summer season. Check out more than 150 rides including rollercoasters like Millennium Force and Steel Vengeance. Enjoy fresh-cut fries and stroll the mile-long Cedar Point Beach. Opening day tickets are just $40. For future dates save money buying tickets online. Cedar Point Amusement Park, One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky. May 3, opening day. cedarpoint.com

FOOD & DRINK

Toast of Ohio Wine Heritage Festival

The 20th annual Toast of Ohio wine festival is a celebration of local wines that benefits the Merry Go Round Museum in town. Seven wineries including Firelands Winery, Humble Be Vineyards, Vermillion Valley and more will pour taste to pair with food-truck fare. Tickets start at $20. Jackson Street Pier, 221 W. Shoreline Dr., Sandusky. Noon to 9 p.m. June 14. merrygoroundmuseum.org

Ashland Ale Fest

The fifth annual Ashland Ale Fest is set for June, with more than 20 Ohio craft breweries participating. Beer from breweries like JAFB, Saucy Brew Works, Findlay Brewing Co. and more will be available alongside food-truck fare. Tickets start at $15. 19 W. Main St., Ashland. 4 to 8 p.m. June 14. ashlandmainstreet.org

Taste of River

Rocky River’s annual culinary festival is set for mid-June for the town to celebrate its eateries. Live entertainment and craft beverages will also be available. 4 to 9 p.m. June 14. 1250 Linda St., Rocky River. rockyriverchamber.com/taste-of-river

TOP PICKS

Casa La Luna

Casa La Luna, formerly known as Luca, remains one of Cleveland’s most romantic dining destinations year after year. The outdoor seating provides prime views of the downtown skyline while the upscale Italian cuisine is truly what date night is made for. Don’t miss out on dishes like the Carciofo All-Aragosta, or fried artichokes stuffed with lobster, or the famous Sacchetti Al Tartufo Bianco, or ricotta-stuffed pasta purses with white truffle. It’s wine list, homemade gelato and house cocktails also help make it the total package. Casa La Luna is at 2100 Superior Viaduct in Cleveland – Alex Darus DETAILS

Cilantro Thai & Sushi

Boasting a very wide-ranging menu and letting the customer control the spice-heat levels on their dishes, Cilantro sits in the middle of downtown Akron. Great for a pre-RubberDucks game dinner or a bite before a show at the Akron Civic Theatre; all three are on the same side of Main Street. Start with an order of edamame to munch on while you peruse the menu. Lunch is served Monday to Friday; dinner is offered Monday to Saturday. It’s at 326 N. Main St.— Marc Bona DETAILS

Scooter’s Dawg House

Scooter’s Dawg House is a must visit before or after (or both) visiting Headlands Beach State Park in Mentor. Locally, they’re known for their creative hotdog toppings as well as their ice cream. And don’t even ask about the French fries. A small order will feed a family. This Hawaiian Dog is topped with pineapple, mozzarella cheese, tomato and miracle whip. – Paris Wolfe DETAILS

TV & MOVIES

“Echo Valley”

Sydney Sweeney plays Julianne Moore’s drug-addicted daughter in the dark, dramatic thriller “Echo Valley,” which really tests how far a mother might go for her troubled kid. The movie was written by Brad Ingelsby, the man behind “Mare of Easttown,” which had a similarly bleak tone. The stacked cast includes Kyle MacLachlan as the ex-husband and father, Fiona Shaw as a friend and Domhnall Gleeson as a pretty scary dealer. It begins streaming on Apple TV+ on Friday, June 13. DETAILS

“Snow White”

After an underwhelming run in theaters, the live-action “Snow White,” starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, is came to Disney+ on Wednesday, June 11. DETAILS

“Deep Cover”

Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed (“Ted Lasso”) play struggling improv comedians recruited to go undercover for the police in the new action comedy “Deep Cover.” Ian McShane, Paddy Considine and Sean Bean also star in the movie, which is streaming on Prime Video on Thursday, June 12. DETAILS

“Titan: The OceanGate Disaster”

Over on Netflix, a new documentary looks into the implosion of the submersible that killed five people in 2023 on the way to view the wreckage of the Titanic. It began streaming Wednesday, June 11. DETAILS

“Call Her Alex”

“Call Your Daddy” podcast host Alex Cooper is the subject of a new docuseries called “Call Her Alex,” out Tuesday on Hulu. Cameras rolled as Cooper debuted the first leg of her “Unwell” tour but she also gets personal. She recounts experiencing sexual harassment by a soccer coach at Boston University, and the early days of her podcast when it was a part of Barstool Sports. She also goes into how she transitioned from a shock-jock persona focused only on sex and dating to an advocate for female empowerment who interviewed Vice President Kamala Harris on the presidential campaign trail. The series also interviews Cooper’s family and friends. DETAILS

“Divorced Sistas”

Tyler Perry expands his popular “Sistas” universe with “Divorced Sistas” for BET. LeToya Luckett leads a cast about five female friends navigating marriage, divorce and dating. It premiered Monday on BET and streams on BET+ beginning Tuesday. DETAILS

“The Real Housewives of Miami”

Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Miami” returned for its seventh season on Wednesday. Miami is the seventh city in the “Housewives” franchise. The cast includes Scottie Pippen’s ex Larsa Pippen, former Russian beauty queen Julia Lemigova (married to Martina Navratilova), and event planner Guerdy Abraira. “RHOM” streams on Peacock. DETAILS

“The Kollective”

Another new Hulu offering out Tuesday is “The Kollective,”a drama series inspired by the investigative journalism group Bellingcat. With a cast that includes Natascha McElhone and Gregg Sulkin, “The Kollective” follows a group of citizen journalists investigating a global network of political corruption.

“The Chosen: Last Supper”

Airing in three parts beginning Sunday, June 15, on Prime Video. It follows Jesus (played by Jonathan Roumie) who has reached cult status in Jerusalem as other religious leaders try to quell his influence. Aware of his impending fate, Jesus shares one last meal with those closest to him. DETAILS

MUSIC

Megan Moroney

The suburban country Georgia singer-songwriter rides the positive vibes from her second album that lends the tour its name. The album peaked in the Billboard 200 Top 10 of the title track and “Man on the Moon” and “Hell of a Show.” Laci Kaye Booth opens. 7 p.m. Note: It’s sold out. Resale tickets start at $162. Jacobs Pavilion. 7 p.m. June 14. axs.com

Halsey

The award-winning singer-songwriter and Jersey Girl brings songs from her 2024, self-reflective fifth album “The Great Impersonator” to Ohio with Royel Otis and Sir Chloe opening. Tickets start at $42.50. Blossom Music Center. 7 p.m. June 13. livenation.com

Mumford & Sons

The Grammy-winning, English alt-folkies who are now a trio after the departure of banjoist-guitarist Winston Marshall, have stopped dressing like stylish 19th-century sheepherders and released their fifth album, “Rushmere” named for the pub where the band’s mainstays used to hang. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $56.50. Blossom Music Center. 7:30 p.m. June 18. livenation.com

Caamp

Columbus-bred indie folksters bring tunes from their 2022 fourth album “Lavender Days.” A dollar from each ticket sold will benefit The Great Heights Movement, which supports charitable programs in Greater Columbus. Whitney will open. 7 p.m. Note: It’s sold out. Resale tickets start at $143. Jacobs Pavilion. 7 p.m. June 12. axs.com

North Mississippi All-Stars

Southern roots-rock outfit carries the brightly burning hill country blues torch for all to warm by. Grammy nominees are a “rambunctious family.” Tickets start at $38. Beachland Ballroom. 7 p.m. June 18. beachlandballroom.com

“SNL: Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of Music”

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s newest exhibit celebrates “Saturday Night Live”’s iconic musical moments with rare artifacts, never-before-seen footage and interactive displays. Tickets $29.50-$39.50. Open daily. 1100 Rock & Roll Blvd., Cleveland. https://rockhall.com/

Dierks Bentley

The country superstar Dierks Bentley returns with “Broken Branches,” his 11th studio album, out Friday. It’s a rocking good time, even when life’s roads are bumpy, as evidenced across the release — from the jukebox stomp of the title track to the rowdy “She Hates Me,” which includes a surprising interpolation of post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd’s 2001 hit “She (Expletive) Hates Me.” DETAILS

Calum Hood

Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer has transformed across their career, moving from pop-punk boy band in their teens to full-on arena rock giants. Now that each member of the quartet is endeavoring to release side projects, it’s clear that they all have distinct, unique taste, too. Next up is bassist Calum Hood, with his debut solo album, “Order Chaos Order,” out Friday. It’s energetic, synth-y pop-rock from a matured musician; it’s easy to imagine his band might be jealous of a song like “Call Me When You Know Better,” with its lively production and earworm chorus. DETAILS

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