Get Out: Rock 'n Roll in Lakewood

It’s Friday, and you have no idea what to do for the weekend. Don't worry, Patch is coming to your rescue! Check our picks for the activities to hit on your time off.

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Where/When: Crafty Goodness, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday

Why Go: Crafty Goodness, a new retail store located in Lakewood, invites all of Northeast Ohio to attend the shop’s Grand Opening Celebration. Many exciting activities and special promotions are planned for the day, including $5 gift certificates (store credit) given to the first 10 customers in the door, two raffles, free eye cosmetics makeovers, free face painting, $5 mystery grab bags, artist samplers, soap making demonstrations and a kids Easter coloring contest.

For more information, visit www.craftygoodnesscleveland.com or www.facebook.com/craftygoodnesscleveland.

Pricing: Free.

2. AMY SPEACE AT THE WINCHESTER

Where/When: , 9 p.m. April 8

Why Go: “The Classic Rock Examiner” describes Amy Speace as a “21st-century Joan Baez with a “timbred voice full of genuine emotions.” She’ll be performing with Tom Jutz on guitar and backup vocals. Cleveland-based singer/songwriter Sarah Spurgeon will open the show.

Pricing: $10

3. SAMANTHA FITZPATRICK BAND AT THE SCREAMING ROOSTER

Where/When: r, Saturday, April 9

Why Go: This Cleveland singer/songwriter delivers catchy hooks and a smooth, poppy sound that works perfectly with her sultry, country-twanged voice.

Pricing: It’s free!

4. 400 PIECES AT AROUND THE CORNER

Where/When: , Saturday April 9

Why Go: This party band brings an expansive song list from the 80’s to today, and is sure to keep the dance floor busy.

Pricing: Free.

5. FACTION AT THE AVENUE TAP HOUSE

Where/When: , Saturday April 9

Why Go: Winner of the Fox 8 Hot List’s Best Live Band brings the party to the Avenue Tap House for a night of good old rock n roll. 

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