Get Out: Lots of Local Art and Music

It’s Thursday, and you have 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. TRI-C JAZZFEST: KICKOFF DAY

Where/When: Tower City Center, 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland; 5 p.m. today

Why Go: The 32nd annual Jazzfest begins today and goes through May 8. This Mardi Gras Parade is a free event. At 7 p.m., head over to the House of Blues to hear Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. And check out this schedule of performances for the rest of your weekend.

Price: $25 for Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

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Where/When: , 8997 Highland Dr., Brecksville; from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday

Why Go: Enjoy the artwork of Studio B, as well as the live music, appetizers and wine.

Price: Free

3. ART @ M.D. GARAGE

Where/When: M.D. Garage, 1556 West Boston Mills Rd., Peninsula; from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Why Go: It's a series of free art exhibitions presented by the Crooked River Gang, a volunteer group of local artists. This weekend check out The American Landscape. Most of the artwork is available for purchase.

Price: Free

4. THE MOM AND POP SHOPPE

Where/When: Musica, 51 E. Market St., Akron; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday

Why Go: It's back in time for Mother's and Father's Day, and with more vendors than ever. Craft Mart presents this market of handmade arts and crafts from artisans and crafters. Urban Eats will provide the food and Mocha Maiden will provide hot and cold drinks.

Price: Entrance and parking in the Main Library Parking Deck is free.

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Where/When: , 65 Public Sq., Brecksville; at 4 p.m. Sunday

Why Go: The Brecksville Center for the Arts presents this spring concert. The choruses will perform folk songs accompanied by guitarist Craig Kotnik, as well as show tunes, blues, gospel and spirituals.  Handbell soloist Cordetta Valthauser will also perform.

Price: Offerings will be accepted.