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30th Annual Marilyn Bianchi Kids' Playwriting Festival — Today-Sunday at the Westfield Insurance Studio Theatre in the Idea Center at Playhouse Square, Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Elementary & junior high plays will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Senior high plays will be performed at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. Opening night benefit performance, 7:30 tonight, $25. Admission is free Friday-Sunday. 216-932-3396 or http://www.dobama.org.

Munroe Falls Historical Society — 7 p.m. Thursday at Munroe Falls City Hall, 43 Munroe Falls Ave., Munroe Falls. Willard Thomas will discuss the history of the Children's Chapel building, located on the grounds of the First Christian Church of Stow. Free. 330-688-5878.

Rummage Around Sale — 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and 9.to 3 p.m. Saturday at 2845 Kent Road in Silver Lake. Kid's play area, free parking, bake sale, and Hot Dog Shoppe. Funds will support the Donation Central project of the Dane Foundation. 330-703-1183.

15th Annual Riverfront Irish Festival — 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 7 Sunday at Falls River Square in Downtown Cuyahoga Falls. Traditional Irish Mass at 11 a.m. Sunday. Musical acts featuring: Rathkwltail, The Sandcarvers, Brigid's Cross, New Barleycorn, That Irish Band, Callahan & O'Connor, The Shaffer Brothers, Fergie & The Bog Dogs, Pat Flynn & the Green Blossom Special, Case of Culler, and the Cleveland Police Pipe & Drum Corps. Free admission. http://www.riverfrontirishfest.com.

Burger Night — 5-10 p.m. Friday at Ohio Sportsman's Park, 1775 S. Jacoby Road, Copley. Hamburger, cheeseburger or hot dog on the grill, sides, drink and dessert. $8, $4 children under 12. 330-666-3133 or 330-666-8078.

Friday Fresh Voices — 7-8 p.m. Friday at the Learned Owl Book Shop, 204 N. Main St., Hudson. Sharon Gregor will discuss and autograph her images of America book Forest Hill: The Rockefeller Estate. 330-653-2252.

Author Visit and Book Signing — 7 p.m. Friday at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Montrose area of Bath Township. Dr. Manoucher Parvin will discuss and sign his book Alethophobia. 330-665-5199.

Wings Over Akron Air Show — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Akron Fulton Airport, 1600 Triplett Blvd., Akron. Scheduled aircraft: FG-1D Corsair, P-51D Mustang; B-24 Liberator; B-25 Mitchell, AD-4 Skyraider, PBY Catalina; C-47 Skytrain; C-54 Skymaster and more. $12, $9 for children ages 6-12. Children under 6 free with an empty Coke can. http://www.wingsoverakron.org.

All Pro Dad Father & Kids Experience — 9 a.m. Saturday at the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Fawcett Stadium, Canton. $15 per family (father and up to 4 children). Preregistration required, 800-956-8300 or http://www.allprodad.com.

Free Fathers Day at the William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 800 McKinley Monument Drive, N.W., Canton. Free admission to fathers and grandfathers. Enjoy science demonstrations in Discover World, planetarium shows, Street of Shops. 330-455-7043.

19th Annual Cruise-On-In & Dance Party — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday in downtown Massillon. Live music from Bon Jovi tribute band Bad Medicine and Tony Rio & Relentless. Free admission. 330-430-7999, Ext. 7877.

Friends of the Barberton Public Library Meeting — 11 a.m. Saturday at the Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. Free. 330-745-1194.

Celebrate Flag Day — 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Bring any worn flags to be part of the flag disposal ceremony by the American Legion Post 336. $5, free for children 15 and under. 440-255-9722.

Author Lecture and Book Signing — 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the National First Ladies' Library Education and Research Center, 205 S. Market Ave., Canton. Jason Emerson will discuss and sign copies of his new book The Madness of Mary Lincoln and the Discovery of Her Lost Insanity Letters. Lecture is $5. 330-452-0876, ext. 301.

Northeast Ohio Rock 'n' Roller Girls First Annual Poker Run — 2 p.m. registration, 3 p.m. start on Saturday at the Main Street Saloon, 1481 S. Main St., Akron. http://www.nrrgirls.com.

Internet Job Search Workshop — 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Cuyahoga County Public Library, Beachwood Branch, 25501 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood. Bonnie Easton, career specialist at the Cuyahoga County Public Library's Career Center, will show how to find the best sources for job listings. Free. Registration, call 216-831-6868 or
http://www.cuyahogalibrary.org.

Movie/Book Discussion — 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. No Country for Old Men. Free. 330-745-1194.

The Natural History of Asparagus Adventure — 6:30-11 p.m. Saturday at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle. Pre-dinner reception, a discussion by a local expert and a seven-course gourmet dinner highlighting the nutrient-dense vegetable. $150. Reservations, 216-231-1177 or 800-317-9155, Ext. 3279.

Akron Glass Works Artist Demos — 6-11 p.m. Saturday at Akron Glass Works, 106 N. Main St., Akron. Glass blowing demonstrations. Free. 330-253-5888.

Blue Grass Saturday Nights — 7-11 p.m. Saturday at Homerville Community Center, Route 301, Homerville. All pickers welcome; open stage and jam rooms. Information, 330-416-2222.

Classic, Antique & Collector Car Show — 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Show features classic, antique, and collector cars — more than 350 automobiles manufactured between 1896 and 1978 in 25 separate classes. Theme is ''Year of the Convertible.'' $10, $2 children 6-17 for nonmembers; $7, $1 for children 6-17 for members. 330-836-5533 or http://www.stanhywet.org.

Hudson Stamp Show — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Hudson Holiday Inn, 240 E. Hines Hill Road, Hudson. Free. 330-832-5992.

The Unique Experience — 2 p.m. Sunday at the Spaghetti Warehouse, 510 S. Main St., Akron. Kent Le Mar will perform songs and stories in the voices and styles of Johnny Mathis, Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr. and other favorites. Also performing, humorist Carolynn Rae. $22, lunch included. 330-923-5225.

''Wags & Whiskers'' — 10 a.m. Monday at the William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Drive, N.W., Canton. Sally Whiston will present a program on White House pets for children ages 7 and up and an adult. $10 per person. 330-455-7043.

Far Horizons Book Club — 7 p.m. Monday at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Montrose area of Bath Township. Revelation Space by Alistair Reynolds. 330-665-5199.

Book Chat Discussion Group — 7 p.m. Monday at the North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St., North Canton. Loving Frank by Nancy Horan. 330-499-4712.

Logan, the Tail Wagging Tutor — 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St., North Canton. Children in grades 1 to 3 are invited to sign up for a 10-minute time slot to practice their reading skills. 330-499-4712, Ext. 318.

Musical Open Mic — Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Erewhon Gallery & Studios, 111 N. Main St., Akron, above the Northside bar. 330-920-4221. Free.

Old Time, Celtic and Bluegrass Music Jam — 7-10 p.m. Tuesday at the College of Wooster, in the college snack bar, Mom's Truck Stop, Lowery Center, Wooster. The College of Wooster Scottish Arts Society along with local community players sponsor musical jam sessions where guests may sit in. Information: Kim Tapie, 330-345-5208, or Charlene Adzima, 330-263-6504.

Greater Canton Writer's Guild — 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St., North Canton. 330-499-4712.

Knitters 'R Knotty Craft Club — 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Montrose area of Bath Township. 330-665-5199.

Folknite Open Jam — 6-10 p.m. Wednesday at the Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 Mill St., W., Peninsula. Hosted by Barry Be. Free. 330-657-2248.

Zensai: The Horticulture of Japan — Through June 29 at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd. Bask in the sophistication and pristine beauty of Japanese horticulture. http://www.cbgarden.org.

Einstein exhibit — Through Sept. 2 at Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. Most comprehensive exhibition ever presented on the life and theories of one of the greatest scientists of all time. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Admission for Einstein plus signature exhibits or Omnimax film: $12.95; $11.50 seniors and military; $10.50 children 2-17. Admission for Einstein, signature exhibits and Omnimax film: $17.95; $14.95 for seniors and military; $12.95 children 2-17; $7.50 adult members; $5.50 child members; exhibits and movie free for max members. 330-694-2000 or http://www.greatscience.com.

A Christmas Story House and Museum — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. House will also be open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 24. House is at 3159 W. 11th St., the gift shop is at 3166 W. 11th St. and the museum is at 1103 Rowley Ave., all in Cleveland. The house pays tribute to the holiday classic film and its fictional characters. Tickets are $7; $6 for seniors; $5 for children over 6 years; free for children 6 and younger. 216-298-4919 or http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens: Great Garden Adventure — An interactive exploration of the gardens and grounds. Designed to enhance the experience of nature and the enjoyment of the Stan Hywet property, this installation takes advantage of noteworthy yet less visited areas of the estate. The exhibition runs through Oct. 31 at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Also, Marble Magic — Putting a Spin on the Past display about the history and game of marbles includes indoor and outdoor marble mazes as well as marble rings for playing the game of marbles. The exhibition runs through Oct. 31. 330-836-5533.

Victorian Pastimes — Noon to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 31 at Hower House, the University of Akron, 60 Fir Hill, Akron. Explores the various leisure-time activities of the Hower family as well as general Victorian practices. $6, $5 for seniors, $2 for students. 330-972-6909.