Summer Events Downtown and Beyond in Cleveland
By Brittany Katz
Tennessee’s summers are the best time to enjoy the great outdoors! Here are some of the summer events we are most excited about in downtown Cleveland and beyond. Take advantage of the longer days and warmer nights with these great summer events!
MainStreet Cruise-In: MainStreet Cruise-In is the last Saturday of each month from May until October from 1pm to 6pm in historic downtown Cleveland around the Courthouse Square. Car enthusiasts show off their vehicles as all types of cars are displayed from classics to special interest and current models. Come enjoy the cars, shop, and grab a coffee or ice cream at Cleveland Coffee & market. The car shows are free family events, and a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon downtown.
First Friday Festivals: Let’s Go Downtown for Friday Festivals with live music each Friday in June! Enjoy great music and food at First Street Square, bring your family & chairs for free entertainment. Sponsored by WACKER Charleston and presented by MainStreet Cleveland and the Cleveland Bradley Chamber of Commerce Tourism Development. The music lineup in 2021 is great!:
June 4 – The Tommy John Band featuring Yattie Westfield
June 11 – Greg Erwin & 200 Proof country favorites
June 18 – Just Us Bluegrass
June 25 – The Dexter Thomas Band
Movies in the Park: The Community Foundation’s Emerging Leaders Council has planned three movie nights taking place this summer in Greenway Park. This event is FREE to the public; all you need to bring is your family, some chairs or blankets, and anything else you need to make your movie night under the stars comfortable. Food trucks will be available to purchase concessions starting at 7 p.m., with the feature beginning at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.). Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent. This summer’s movies are as follows:
May 21: Ralph Breaks the Internet
June 25: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
July 16: Trolls World Tour
Keg, Cork, and Barrell at the Museum Center at 5ive Points, June 12th, 3-7pm
Courtyard (General) Admission $50, VIP Admission $100
Come join us at our premiere beer, wine, and spirits festival. Seated in the heart of downtown Cleveland, the Museum will be hosting a summer festival of local and regional craft beers and wines. The courtyard will feature more than 18 different beer and wine suppliers along with local food vendors. For an additional $50, 100 guests will have the privilege of entering our VIP lounge, in addition to the Courtyard. The VIP lounge will feature premium wine, mixed drinks, a tonic bar, and hors d’oeuvres. All food and drink is free with the cost of admission. One free tasting glass is included with the ticket purchase.