Jacobs Pavilion is an open air venue for rock and music shows during the summer. It was also known as Nautica Stage, Scene Pavilion and Nautica Pavilion. Being an easily accessible site, low priced with great atmosphere, all the shows held here are well attended. The view of downtown from here is fantastic and is a great place to go sight seeing. For event schedule and other details, check website or call ahead.

Located on the Cleveland State University campus, the CSU University Center houses a number of lunchtime restaurants among other things, including venues for exhibitions and shows. Various events like Poetry Slam Contests and other cultural events are conducted here. The Center even has a Conference Room in the basement where various club meeting are held.

The CSU Theater Arts Building is home to the campus of the Cleveland State University or CSU as it is called. The university runs a Dramatic Arts program that puts up performances and equips its graduates adequately to enter the theatrical profession. Auditions for many movies are held here too as the University is home to budding talent that is sure to make it big in the field of dramatics.

As the name would suggest, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History showcases exhibits on nature and its history. You will get to see different types of dinosaurs and know its history, along with other rare plants and animals. Apart from these marvelous permanent exhibits, there are several other temporary exhibitions like the 'Amazing Feats of Aging' which deals with the reasons behind the aging of plants, animal and humans.  If stars and constellations interest you more, then visit the Museums Nathan section that opened in 2002 and has projection shows on the planetary system. This is a highly informative and interesting center that appeals to all ages.

This self-proclaimed venue of style certainly has managed to live up to its name. And this comes as no surprise since this bar cum entertainment venue aptly named Now That's Class, exudes a unique elegance, and boasts of a style that's hard to define. Besides some really cool live music performances, this venue also showcases some excellent underground acts, screens cult movies, and hosts groovy DJ events. And better still, it also features daily happy hours when patrons can buy some of the cheap drinks for an even cheaper rate of $1 a can. The music at Now That's Class revolves around punk and rock, and usually attracts crowds that thrive on these genres. Call for event timings and additional information.

Asterisk Gallery is a local Tremont attraction which features the work of Cleveland-area artists. Much of the art is avant-garde and experimental in nature. Past exhibits include "Private Empire", a collection of portraits of aristocracy in punk styles, or an exhibit of the curator's work, "Miscellaneous Debris", which portrayed pop, corporate, and governmental symbols and iconography. Asterisk Gallery demonstrates its commitment to the local art community by including exhibitions focused on many different Cleveland artists, even including Devo singer Mark Mothersbaugh. - Marjorie Jensen

An impressive theatre which is a part of the Playhouse Square. Keeping in line with rest of the theatres from the group, the plays have some of the best artists in work. With a seating capacity of 548 spectators, quite a large audience can enjoy the good theatrical performances shown here.

Enjoy watching horses race against each other? If so head straight to Thistledown in Cleveland. Various derbys are held here on a regular basis, from the Ohio Derby to Belmont Day and more. This spectacular race track has some excellent facilities such as a gifts shop where one can purchase souvenirs and trinkets. The Silk restaurant is a good stop-over for refreshments and to enjoy a delicious meal. Put your money on a horse and hope he brings you some luck. Definitely a place for luck-spinners and for those looking for an adventurous time! Opens everyday at 11:30a.

Moored along the Cleveland coast of Lake Erie, the USS Cod Submarine is a National Historic Landmark that served during World War II. The submarine was built by Electric Boat Company in 1942 and was involved in the first submarine-to-submarine rescue in 1945 that saved the crew of a Dutch submarine. Open between the months of May and September, you can climb through the narrow hatches to enter the living rooms of the crew and torpedo rooms on the 312-foot submarine. Call for more information.

The Agora Theatre and Ballroom has as much history as the years it's been open. It first started in 1966, opened by then owner Henry LoConti Sr., and was one of the first venues where entertainment for young people was encouraged and conducted. The theater has a ballroom and bar that can accommodate around 500 people, and a theater that can seat just under 2,000 people. The venue is also home to the Halloween party thrown by a local band called Mushroomhead. The venue is known for the live concerts and bands that it stages, so to know about the schedules, concerts and tickets, check the website.