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Get Out: Twins Days Festival, Free Browns Family Day, Blues & Brews

Twins from around the world in Twinsburg this weekend

It's that time again.

Time to get out and enjoy your weekend.

Patch presents the following options in your local community and Northeast Ohio.

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1. Frank & Dean

Where/When: Mavis Winkle's Irish Pub, 8870 Darrow Rd., Twinsburg.

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Tonight, August 4, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Why Go: Relive the sounds, style, jokes and memories of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin with a night of entertainment in tribute to them. Relish Irish Pub food while the music takes you back to the days when the Rat Pack ruled. Don't forget the half-price bottle of wine Thursday special.    

Pricing: No cover charge for restaurant guests, but they suggest you call ahead and make reservations at 330-405-3663.

2.

Where/When: Glen Chamberlin Park, 10260 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg.

Friday, August 5, 6 p.m. - Welcome Wiener Roast for registered twins and family only. 

Saturday, August 6, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. - Festival.

Sunday, August 7, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Festival.

Why Go: It's Twinsburg's signature summer event. Join-in the annual celebration of twins. See the twins parade Saturday morning and watch fireworks at night. Enjoy food, games and twins talent shows all weekend. Entertainment includes a magician and dancers both days, the band Night School on Saturday and the Chardon Polka Band on Sunday.

Pricing: Saturday and Sunday general admission is $3 for the public, non-registered twins and twin's family members. Parking is $3 and shuttles are provided.

3. Cleveland Browns Family Day

Where/When: Cleveland Browns Stadium, 100 Alfred Lerner Way, downtown Cleveland lakefront.

Saturday, August 6, 2 p.m. (Gates open 1 p.m.)

Why Go: Your Cleveland Browns start another season and welcome everyone to a free inter-squad scrimmage at the stadium. See all the new players and coaches. There will be family and children's events, live entertainment, autograph session and the Brown's Backers Worldwide auto display. Various stadium concession stands will be open for food and beverage purchases.

Pricing: Entry is free and open to the public.

4. Blues & Brews

Where/When: Lock 3, 200 South Main Street, downtown Akron.

Saturday, August 6, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Why Go: Pick through 200 craft beers from over 70 breweries that include about 30 Ohio options. Hear local Blues icon Frankie Starr perform on stage while you responsibly sample the tasty adult beverages. This is one of the largest craft beer festivals in Northeast Ohio. Main sponsors include the Winking Lizard and Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.

Pricing: Tickets range from $35 to $60, depending on when you purchase and how much you want to sample. Designated driver tickets only $10 and include lunch. Free parking. Go to bluesnbrews.org for more details and ticket options.

5.

Where/When: , 6679 SOM Center Rd., Solon.

Sunday, August 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Why Go: There will be prizes, games and refreshments. Learn about local activities for families with children 5 and under. Find out about the options for adults and kids. Meet other moms and dads in your community.

Pricing: Free and open to the public.

6. Cabaret Concert at Happy Days Lodge: Helen Welch

Where/When: Happy Days Lodge, 500 W. Streetsboro Rd. (S.R. 303), Peninsula.

Sunday, August 7, 6:30 p.m. (Grounds open 5 p.m.)

Why Go: The talented Helen Welch and a trio of musicians perform Broadway love songs spanning decades. Hear music from South Pacific, Wicked, Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady and more. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, pack a picnic and enjoy a cabaret concert outdoors. The event is part of the Music by Nature Summer Series 2011, in conjunction with the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Pricing: $20 general admission. Free Parking.      

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