CLEVELAND, Ohio -- We’ve reached the end of July, and summer will be over before you know it. So, be sure to make it count by having some fun this weekend. There is a plethora of events and activities to choose from, from festivals and theater shows to concerts, carnivals and more.
Need ideas? We’ve got some. BorderLight Theatre Festival Inspired by the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe, this 4th annual event features an exciting and diverse lineup of international touring shows, self-produced acts and workshops. Tickets start at $12 but many performances are free.
Playhouse Square Now through July 27 borderlightcle.org • Preview: BorderLight Theater Festival brings the creative spirit of a fringe festival to Cleveland “Beautiful, the Carole King Musical” Beck Center for the Arts’ production of this jukebox musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Carole King features timeless hits such as “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” Tickets $10-$38.
17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood Now through Aug. 11 beckcenter.
org “Legally Blonde The Musical” Near West Theatre’s teen summer mainstage production is this fabulous musical based on the hit movie. Follow sorority girl Elle Woods to Harvard Law, where she surprises everybody including herself. Tickets $20 or pay what you choose.
6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland Now through Aug. 4 nearwesttheatre.
org Roman Banks is Michael Jackson in "MJ," the Tony-winning musical now playing at the.