Get Out: National Hamburger Festival, Free Music and Free Movie

The weekend is here and Patch presents you with ideas to Get Out and explore your surroundings.

Good food, good music, fun and relaxation is all available just a short distance away, free or at little cost to you.

1. Live Music at : Cats On Holiday

Where/When: Brewsters, 2681 Creekside Dr., Twinsburg.

Friday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m. to midnight.

Why Go: This Northeast Ohio band's self-described style is "Swamp Pop." They mix roots-rock, Cajun, blues and country to create a unique sound that's been pleasing crowds for more than half a decade. Don't miss the food specials and Friday $4 Long Island's.  

Pricing: Free live music for restaurant and bar patrons.

2. National Hamburger Festival

Where/When: Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., downtown Akron.

Saturday, Aug. 20, noon to 11 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 21, noon to 7 p.m.

Why Go: It's the sixth annual celebration of one of America's favorite foods, hamburgers. Sample burgers from more than a dozen restaurants and vote in the burger tasting competition. See bobbing for burgers in a pool of ketchup, live bands and entertainment, amateur burger recipe contest and more. Plenty of other types of festival food available, too. A portion of the event's proceeds go to Akron Children's Hospital.

Pricing: $5 entry. Open to the public. All ages welcome.

3. Arts Renaissance Tremont: The Paul Ferguson Jazz Orchestra with Vocalist Evelyn Wright

Where/When: Lincoln Park, W. 14th St. and Starkweather, Tremont neighborhood, Cleveland.

Friday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m.

Why Go: Ferguson has been a trombonist and arranger for the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, as well as a composer and teacher. He has multiple CDs and wrote arrangements for The Drew Carey Show. Bring something to sit on and enjoy his talents outdoors for free.

Pricing: Free admission. Open to the public. All ages.

4. Huge Indoor Outdoor Sale

Where/When: , 5525 Harper Rd., Solon.

Friday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Why Go: Find that item you've been looking for, or maybe something you didn't think you needed. Pick from toys, office supplies, various home items, books, games, collectibles, baby items, tools, holiday decor and more. All proceeds go to Advent Furniture Ministry, , Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and Project Save.

Pricing: Free entry. Open to the public. All ages.

5. Drive-in Movie Night: Toy Story 3

Where/When: Parking Lot of Twinsburg Public Library, 10050 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg. 

Why Go: This is the final movie night of the summer. You can sit in your car and enjoy the show, or sit in a lawn chair or on a blanket. The movie is outdoors for everyone to see. Bring your own food and beverages, and bring a container for free popcorn provided by the library. 

Pricing: Free movie. Open to the public. All ages.

6. Summer Music Series: The GoodKnights

Where/When: Reading Garden, Twinsburg Public Library, 10050 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg.

Why Go: This Northeast Ohio band plays a mix of oldies and sing-a-longs that everyone can enjoy. Fun for the whole family. If it rains, the band will still perform indoors at the library.

Pricing: Free admission. Open to the public. All ages.