Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: Buy Some Books, Feed the Penguins and Explore New Fashions
Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some Patchy ideas.
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and bars/restaurants/shops to explore.
1. FRIENDS BOOK SALE
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Where/When: , 9089 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville; from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Why Go: Pick up some bargain books that you won't have to return.
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Pricing: Free admission
Where/When: The Village of Peninsula; from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Why Go: Enjoy the first weekend of spring with a leisurely walk through Peninsula. Check out the , Log Cabin Gallery and Park Place.
Pricing: Free
3. ALL-STAR JAZZ: THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF HERMAN LEONARD
Where/When: Akron Art Museum, 1 South High St., Akron; from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, except Thursday when the museum closes at 9 p.m.
Why Go: Herman captured images of jazz musicians performing onstage and during recording sessions.
Pricing: $7 for adults; $5 for seniors and students with valid ID. Children under 12 accompanied by an adult are free.
4. FEED THE PENGUINS ADVENTURE
Where/When: Brecksville Station, 13512 Station Rd., Brecksville; at 10:15 a.m. Sunday
Why Go: Take the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to Akron and hop on a city trolley to the Akron Zoo to feed the penguins. Show your train ticket and get $1 off penguin food.
Pricing: $10 for the round-trip train ride, and $6 for zoo entrance.
Where/When: St Sava Hall, 2151 West Wallings Rd., Cleveland; from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Why Go: Preview the spring fashions of Ann Taylor at this fashion show and family luncheon. Special guest speaker is 19 Action News anchor Danielle Serino.
Pricing: $35.
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