Cleveland Asian Festival

From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and tomorrow, the Cleveland Asian Festival takes place on Payne Ave. between E. 27th and E. 30th Streets. A grassroots festival that highlights Cleveland's AsiaTown, the festival offers free admission, free parking with free shuttle bus rides to and from the festival, live entertainment including cultural performances and martial art demonstrations on two outdoor stages, a World Marketplace, authentic Asian/Pacific Islander foods, free health screenings at the Health Pavilion inside Asia Plaza, free games, the Colors of Asia Fashion Show and an Asian Pop Dance Competition. clevelandasianfestival.org.