Cleveland Yuppie

Today starts a new weekly post here at Cleveland Yuppie: Weekend Picks.

Tired of sifting through all of Cleveland’s on- and off-line event listings to find the weekend’s hottest, affordable events for young professionals?  We’re going to try our best to do the hard work for you, and share what we think sounds like a good time.  If we miss anything, leave a comment to let us and other CLEyuppie readers know about it.

Friday, August 28

• The Leff Electric Bldg, at 1163 East 40th (just north of Lakeside) is transforming into a rollerskaing rink, dicotech, theatre and soda bar from 7-10 p.m. for a free roller-disco party, Electric Roller DiscoTech.
• Celebrate the “Year of the Beard” and help to raise money for Cleveland’s Domestic Violence Center by heading to Forti’s Bourbon, Beer & Eatery (the old downtown Boneyard location) from 8-midnight. Apparently, this guy named Andy Bendernagel hasn’t shaved since 2008, and is somehow turning this craziness into a fundraiser.  Entry is free, but seriously, buy a drink and give a decent tip to help fight domestic violence.
• Arts in August brings the Verb Ballet to Lincoln Park in Tremont for a free performance at 8:30 p.m.  Attendees are suggested to bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and are welcome to pack a picnic. Afterward, take a walk around Tremont and grab a bite or a drink at one of this communities’ incredible bars or restaurants.

Saturday, August 29

• From 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., the Cuyahoga River at West Bank of the Flats will be home to the 2009 Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival.  Admission is free, and these races are surprisingly fun to watch.  If it’s nice out and you live downtown, take a walk or bike ride and check it out for a bit.
• Another free Verb Ballet performance at Lincoln Park in Tremont at 8:30 p.m.  Same details as Friday’s event.

Sunday, August 30

• Cleveland’s own lady rockers Hot Cha Cha play the Grog Shop in Coventry, along with Child Bite, DD/MM/YYYY and Tiger Fighter at 9 p.m..  Tickets are $6.

So, go enjoy the weekend and all that our great city has to offer!  If you check out something great, leave us a comment about it to share your experience.

Update: Thanks to our wonderful reader Ashley who caught an error on an event that I listed, but had the dates wrong for. Stay tuned for info on the upcoming Tremont Arts & Cultural Fest in September!