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What's happening in Northeast Ohio this weekend: July 26-28

Get out and enjoy the end of July.
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It's the last weekend of July, but that doesn't mean summer's over just yet. Northeast Ohio has plenty of activities happening this weekend, from a dance festival downtown to a food fair dedicated to exploring Indian culture. 

Check out our list of 10 things to do this weekend.

Borderlight International Theatre + Fringe Festival

What: The BorderLight International Theatre + Fringe Festival spans from Playhouse Square to Public Square through Saturday. The festival will include 100 theatrical performances and special events at nine different indoor and outdoor venues, and 40 productions featuring more than 100 artists from nine countries. Learn more here.

Where: Playhouse Square and Public Square, Cleveland

When: Wednesday through Saturday

Cleveland Public Library CPL 150 festival

What: Celebrate the library's 150th anniversary at a street festival outside the library. Performances including puppet shows, musicians, the Cleveland Inner City Ballet and comedian Roy Wood Jr. from The Daily Show. The festival will feature a family-friendly environment from 1-5 p.m. before adult fun takes over with a beer garden and dance party in the evening. Learn more here.

Where: Superior Avenue between E. 3rd and E. 6th streets

When: Saturday 1-10 p.m.

Community Dance Day

What: ADF in CLE Community Dance Day takes over Cleveland's Playhouse Square this Saturday to celebrate the art of dance. The free event features a full day of classes, from ballet to Zumba and ballroom. Professionals will also hold seminars, and students will provide a free performance. All events are free except for a main stage performance at the Ohio Theatre. See the full schedule of classes here.

Where: Playhouse Square

When: Saturday 10 a.m.

Hootie & the Blowfish

What: Grab the only person you wanna be with and head to Blossom Music Center. That's where Hootie & the Blowfish will perform as part of the band's "Group Therapy Tour" with supporting act Barenaked Ladies. Click here for tickets.

Where: Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls

When: Friday 7:30 p.m.

India Food Fair

What: St. Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church is hosting its second India Food Fair, a perfect place to try some new food. You'll also see Indian dances, crafts and art, and vendors will be on site with a variety of fun goods. Admission and parking are free. Learn more here.

Where: 1252 E. Aurora Road, Macedonia

When: Saturday 1-8 p.m.

Lake Erie Crushers Craft Beer & Wine Festival

What: Sprenger Healthcare Stadium hosts its fourth craft beer and wine festival, featuring more than 70 beers from 25 breweries for tasting. Several Ohio wineries will also be on site with samples. Live music, games and food pairings will also be available. Get tickets here.

Where: 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon

When: Saturday 2-8 p.m.

Night Market

What: Head to Cleveland's Asia Town neighborhood and fill up on Asian street food. Vendors line the street selling a variety of tasty treats and eclectic knick-knacks. It's free to visit Night Market, but bring cash so you can try every kabob, dumpling and bao you encounter. Learn more here.

Where: Rockwell Avenue and E. 21st Street, Cleveland

When: Friday 5-11 p.m.

Solon Home Days

What: Join Solon's community block party with three days of family fun. You'll find all sorts of activities, from corn hole to face painting, a zip line and food trucks. Friday features a movie night showing of "The Incredibles 2" and Saturday features a concert in the park with Spazmatics. The parade is Sunday at 1 p.m. Click here for the full schedule.

Where: Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Parkway, Solon

When: Friday through Sunday

Summit County Fair

What: The Summit County Fair continues through the weekend, so be sure to visit to get your funnel cake fix. This year's theme is "Country Nights and Carnival Lights", and you'll find plenty of fitting activities. See the full schedule here

Where: 229 E. Howe Road, Tallmadge

When: Tuesday through Sunday

Wine & Walleye Festival

What: Spend a day by the lake at Ashtabula's Wine & Walleye Festival. The streets will be packed with live music, wine and beer tastings, food trucks, vendors and more. The highlight is the lighted boat parade and fireworks show, which lights up the water under the summer sky. Learn more here.

Where: Bridge Street, Ashtabula

When: Friday through Sunday

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