Coventry Village Celebrates Final Friday Of April

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — Coventry Village will light up with activity this week. As part of the neighborhood's Final Friday series, merchants and artists will fill the street and say goodbye to April with a big ole party.

Starting at 5 p.m. a slate of events will entertain guests as they peruse Coventry. The evening will include food, drinks, shopping, music, art and more. Festivities will continue until 9 p.m.

On Friday, shoppers can get 10-percent off at Coventry Merchants. There will be happy hour specials at Coventry bars. More than a dozen art studios will be open at ARTFUL, with featured art by Sam Silverman. Ensemble Theatre's newest play, "Water By The Spoonful," will host its opening night on April 26. Phoenix Coffee will have a free coffee tasting experience and Cleveland Candle Company will let guests create a custom candle.

The night will conclude at either B-Side or Grog Shop for some guests. B-Side will host Emo Night, while Grog Shop has its Dancehall party.

Here's a schedule of events for Friday:

• Improv in Pekar Park with The Houde Rats (5:30 p.m.)
• Live Music by Birdog Cats in Pekar Park (6:30-7:30 p.m.)
• Critical Mass Cleveland Rides To Coventry Village
• Confluence Outdoor Bike Ride (5 p.m.) and DJ Happy Hour at B Side Lounge (7-9 p.m.)
• Custom Candle Making at Cleveland Candle Co.
• Vegan Book Club at Mac’s Back
• Coffee Tasting Experience at Phoenix Coffee (6-8 p.m.)
• Open Studios at ARTFUL (6-9 p.m.)
• Gallery Opening: “Sound Worlds” by Sam Silverman at ARTFUL (6-9 p.m.)
• Theater Opening: “Water By The Spoonful” at Ensemble Theatre (8 p.m.)
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• Emo Night at B Side Lounge (10 p.m.)
• Dancehall Party at Grog Shop (10 p.m.)