Hessler Street Fair

Conceived in 1969 as a block party (and later abandoned amid the not-so-hip 1980s), the Hessler Street Fair in Harmony Park has evolved into one of the biggest and most involved parties of its kind. It's a free event that sort of opens the floodgates for summertime neighborhood fun in Cleveland. Acts slated to perform at this year's fest include Austin Walkin' Cane, Cats on Holiday and Colin Dussault. This marks the street fair's 50th anniversary, and it's going on hiatus next year, so get there while you still can. The fun runs from 11 a.m. to dusk today and tomorrow. (Niesel)