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Get Out: Art Exhibit, Improv and Benefit Concert

Check out the best spots to see art, laugh and support a local cause this weekend

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Where/When: Heights Arts Gallery, 2173 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights; tonight, Friday and Saturday, 1:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Why Go: It's the last chance to catch the exhibit, as it closes this weekend.

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Pricing: Free

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Where/When: Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights; Friday, 8 p.m.

Why Go: Hear live music while supporting the Preston's H.O.P.E., a fully handicapped-accessible playground in Beachwood. AltOhio.com is hosting the benefit show with Founding Fathers, Nights, Brian Straw, Fangs Out and Me! 

Pricing: $5 minimum donation 

 3. 

Where/When: Shaker Historical Society, 16740 S. Park Blvd., Shaker Heights; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Why Go: Get a taste of Shaker life during the Civil War, when they were known to open their doors to both Union and Confederate troops for a hot meal and a place to rest. At a very reasonable price, you’ll get pancakes, scrambled eggs, Shaker hominy cakes, teas and jams and more.

Pricing: $2 ages 18 and up, $1 ages 6 to 18 and free for children under 6

4. IMPROV AT BIG DOG THEATER 

Where/When: Big Dog Theater, 2781 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights; Saturday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Why Go: Torque … Full Throttle Improv features comedians who come up with comedy acts on their feet from around the city. 

Pricing: $10 regular admission and $8 with student ID. Tickets can be purchased at the theater the day of, cash only

5. 

Where/When: Coventry Panini's Bar and Grille, 1825 Coventry Blvd., Cleveland Heights; Sunday, 10 p.m.

Why Go: Test your movie knowledge on the night of the Oscar's and play the cinema and pop culture trivia game Scene It? with other customers.  

Pricing: Free for customers

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