Games Week offers diverse entertainment and non-sports activities. The Entertainment Calendar highlights the official and partner events happening off the fields.
7 p.m. Israeli Delegation Gathering & Reception (All Welcome!), David Berger Memorial at 26001 S Woodland Rd, Beachwood, Reception at Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, Beachwood, RSVP required (contact Jessica Semel 216-593-2874)
8:30 a.m.
Rainbow Memorial Run, free and open to all, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Plaza, Cleveland
10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cost $21(discounted ticket available through Discover My Cleveland)
Noon - 7 p.m National Hamburger Festival, historic Lock 3 Park, downtown Akron
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Renaissance Gay Games Happy Hour featuring Matt Johnson, Lobby, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland
7 p.m. Opening Ceremony, Quicken Loans Arena, downtown Cleveland (included in registration; spectator tickets: $20-$75, click here)
7 p.m. Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre “Bachelorette’s Gone Homicidal” performing in the Frolic Cabaret, Hilarities 4th Street Theater, Cleveland
7 and 9:30 p.m. Hal Sparks, star of "Queer as Folk," Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, Cleveland
8 p.m. “My Mother's Lesbian, Jewish, Wiccan Wedding” performed by Actors Summit Theatre, Greystone Hall, 103 High St., Akron
8 p.m. New World Performance Lab's production of Virginia Woolf's ORLANDO adapted by Sarah Ruhl, The Balch Street Theatre, 220 South Balch Street, Akron OH. 44302
8 p.m. Beck Center for the Arts presents The New Mel Brooks Young Musical Frankenstein
8 p.m. Amazons and Their Men, Liminis Theater, Cleveland
9 p.m. - 3 a.m. Renaissance Gay Games LIVE Late Night DJ featuring Michael Fedele, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland
11 p.m. Opening Ceremony After-Party (details coming soon; separate ticket required)
SUNDAY, 10 AUGUST
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cost $21 (discounted ticket available through Discover My Cleveland)
11 a.m. Kirk Franklin Presents Gospel Brunch at House of Blues featuring Timothy Reddick, Jr. Tickets: $32 for Gay Games Participants using the passcode: GG9, Regular pricing: $38 (adults), $29 (senior citizens), & $18 (child, 6-12)
Noon - 7 p.m National Hamburger Festival at the historic Lock 3 Park in Downtown Akron.
Noon - 11 p.m. Cedar Point Amusement Park Day Trip by Discover My Cleveland, Cost $91 (includes transportation and admission)
2 p.m. “My Mother's Lesbian, Jewish, Wiccan Wedding” performed by Actors Summit Theatre, Greystone Hall, 103 High St., Akron
2 p.m. New World Performance Lab's production of Virginia Woolf's ORLANDO adapted by Sarah Ruhl, The Balch Street Theatre, 220 South Balch Street, Akron OH. 44302
2 p.m. - Midnight: Festival Village, Mall C, downtown Cleveland
Dancin', a 10-hour dance party, feature internationally known, New York City-based DJ/producer Joe Gauthreaux with local DJs Saint and Glisten, plus surprise performances, produced in conjunction with the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, an affiliate of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation
3 and 7 p.m. An Evening with Lillian Baxter, Nighttown, Cleveland, Ohio (proceeds benefit LGBT Center)
3 p.m. Beck Center for the Arts presents The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, Lakewood
2 and 7 p.m. The Musical Theater Project presents "I Am What I Am": Gays, Lesbians and The American Musical, at the Cleveland Public Theatre
5 - 9 p.m. Renaissance Gay Games Betty Who Kick-Off concert featuring Diana Chittester, Lobby, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, RSVP Required at RenCleveland.EventBrite.com
7 p.m. Hal Sparks, star of "Queer as Folk," Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, Cleveland
8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Rodeo Charlie's Dance Hall and Saloon, Summit County Fairgrounds, Akron (tickets $10; purchase online here or cash at door)
8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Hot in Cleveland Casino Night, Horseshoe Casino, Cleveland
9 p.m. - 3 a.m. Renaissance Gay Games LIVE Late Night DJ featuring Brad Petty, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland
MONDAY, 11 AUGUST
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Farm to Table (to Tummy) Tour by Discover My Cleveland, Cost: $79
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, cost $21 (discounted tickets through Discover My Cleveland)
4-11 p.m. Festival Village, Mall C, downtown Cleveland, free
Headliner: JD Samson: The high-energy Brooklyn, N.Y.-based band is fronted by Samson, the Ohio-born former member of Le Tigre.
5:30-8:30 p.m. Renaissance Gay Games Happy Hour featuring Moss Stanley & Jessica "Lounge Kitty," Lobby, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland
6 p.m. 10K Road Race, Mustill Store Trailhead, West North Street, Akron OH 44304
7 p.m. An Evening with Lillian Baxter, LGBT Center, Cleveland
7 p.m.-Midnight White Party (Live Boy George DJ Set), Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, Downtown Cleveland
Boy George with support from Marc Vedo and Evan Evolution.
7 p.m. Gay Games Interfaith Service, Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
8 p.m. Erin Foley stand up comedy Show (tickets here), Hilarities 4th Street Theater, Cleveland
9 p.m. - 3 a.m. Renaissance Gay Games LIVE Late Night DJ featuring Brad Petty, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland
TUESDAY, 12 AUGUST
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cost $21 (discounted tickets through Discover My Cleveland)
4 - 11 p.m. Festival Village, Mall C, downtown Cleveland
Headliner: Bright Light Bright Light: The rising star of electro-pop has been called the “hottest new thing in music” by Elton John.
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Renaissance Gay Games Happy Hour featuring Shawn Brewster, Lobby, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland
6 - 11 p.m. The Beer & Bourbon Tour by Discover My Cleveland ($79)
7 p.m. Cruise Cleveland, Goodtime III, hosted by LGBT Community Center, East Ninth Street pier, downtown Cleveland) ($25, purchase here)
7 p.m. 2014 Gay Games Concert Band Performance ($30 or $48 [with choral concert]), State Theatre, Cleveland
7 p.m. Gay Games Night at Cleveland Indians v. Arizona Diamondbacks (Major League Baseball), Progressive Field, Cleveland (three ticket levels, including Terrace Club dining and drinks)
7 - 9 p.m. "Gatsby Champagne Express" Champagne-Tasting Train ($59-92 tickets), Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Independence
7 - 9 p.m. USTA Welcome Reception, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel in Gold Ballroom, free and open to the public
7 p.m. - Midnight Rock the Block Street Fest, West 6th Street, Cleveland (must be 18+ to attend)
8 p.m. Erin Foley stand up comedy Show (tickets here), Hilarities 4th Street Theater, Cleveland
9 p.m. - 3 a.m. Renaissance Gay Games LIVE Late Night DJ featuring Michael Fedele, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland
WEDNESDAY, 13 AUGUST
10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, $21 (Discounted tickets through Discover My Cleveland)
4 - 11 p.m. Festival Village, Mall C, downtown Cleveland (free)
Headliner: Jenny Owen Youngs: Brooklyn-based Youngs has been called compelling, sophisticated and heartfelt by the Washington Post.
5:30 - 8 p.m. Music in the Meadow: Tylan & Ingrid and The Laura Love Duo, The Conservancy for Cuyahoga National Park, Howe Meadow (Greater Akron)
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Renaissance Gay Games Happy Hour featuring Shane Didow, Lobby, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland
6 p.m. Sports without Balls LIVE special Gay Games Podcast with Erin Foley and Fortune Feimster (tickets here), Hilarities 4th Street Theater, Cleveland
6:30 p.m. doors open, 7:30 p.m. Pink Flamingo pool show ($30/ticket), Cleveland State University - There is a limited number of tickets available at the door only.
7 p.m. 2014 Gay Games Choral Concert ($30 or $48 [with band concert]), State Theatre, Cleveland
7 p.m. - 1 a.m. The Out On The Town Tour by Discover My Cleveland ($129)
8 p.m. Official Gay Games Female Pride Party: The Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend Presents The Victory Party for Women, featuring Robin S, Velvet Dog, Cleveland (ticket required)
8 p.m. Del Shores, Highland Theatre, Akron ($25 General Admission, $35 VIP)
8 p.m. Fortune Feimster performing in Hilarities 4th Street Theatre,Cleveland
8:15 - 9:15 p.m. It's a LOVE in! Join us in spreading the LOVE for the 2014 Gay Games! Everyone is invited to attend! Keynote Speaker (A.K.A. Love Ambassador) TBA, Chanting, Meditation, Crystal Singing Bowl and Good Vibes. Donations welcome! Vision Yoga & Wellness
9 p.m. - 3 a.m. Renaissance Gay Games LIVE Late Night DJ featuring Rob Black, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland
9 p.m. Official Gay Games Black Party ft. DJ Honey Dijon, House of Blues, Cleveland (ticket required)
THURSDAY, 14 AUGUST
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The 'Big' City Tour by Discover My Cleveland ($69)
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, ($21, discounted tickets through Discover My Cleveland)
12 - 11:30 p.m. Flair Fest, street festival with juried art show, entertainment on stages, roving performers, food, beverages and more (free); Flair Fest/Indigo Girls concert 5:30 p.m. (downtown Akron), free to attend Flair Fest, Indigo Girls tickets sold separately
4 - 11 p.m. Festival Village, Mall C, downtown Cleveland
Headliners: Detox: Finishing in the top four as a contestant on the fifth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Detox is known for her comedy parodies and unique style that has gotten her noticed in music videos from Rihanna, Kesha and Lady Gaga. Le1f: The New York-based rapper and hip hop performer made his national television debut on The Late Show with David Letterman in March.
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Renaissance Gay Games Happy Hour featuring Bob Navis, Lobby, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland
7 p.m. Katy Perry, Prismatic World Tour, Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland
7-9 p.m. "The Last Voyage" Murder Mystery Dinner Train ($55/ticket), Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Rockside Station, Independence
7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Fortune Feimster performing in Hilarities 4th Street Theatre,Cleveland
8 p.m. - New World Performance Lab's production of Virginia Woolf's ORLANDO adapted by Sarah Ruhl, The Balch Street Theatre, 220 South Balch Street, Akron OH. 44302
8 - 11:30 p.m. "Fantasia." at Asia Town Center, sponsored by Asians & Friends Cleveland (free for Gay Games participants; $5 donation requested, RSVP here)
8 p.m. “My Mother's Lesbian, Jewish, Wiccan Wedding” performed by Actors Summit Theatre, Greystone Hall, 103 High St., Akron
8 p.m. Amazons and Their Men, Liminis Theater, Cleveland
9 p.m. - 3 a.m. Renaissance Gay Games LIVE Late Night DJ featuring Michael Fedele, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland
9 p.m. Official Gay Games Gold Party ft. DJ Tony Moran, House of Blues, Cleveland (ticket required)
9 p.m. - 3 a.m. "Recharge on the Rooftop" GG9 Style, FREE event ft. DJ Rob Sherwood, The Velvet Dog, Cleveland
FRIDAY, 15 AUGUST
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The 'Little' City Tour by Discover My Cleveland ($39)
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, $21 discounted tickets through Discover My Cleveland)
4 p.m. - Midnight Festival Village, Mall C, downtown Cleveland
Headliner: Ana Matronic: The female lead singer and songwriter of the Grammy-nominated, chart-topping Scissor Sisters will bring her solo act to Festival Village.
5:30 p.m. Annual Shabbat Picnic Dinner and Rock My Soul Shabbat Under the Stars Service, The Temple-Tifereth Israel
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Renaissance Gay Games Happy Hour featuring Kelly Zullo & Polina Kourakina, Lobby, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland
7 p.m. Summers@Severance with The Cleveland Orchestra – The Beethoven Experience, at Severance Hall, Cleveland
7:30 and 10 p.m. Christoper Titus, Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, Cleveland
8 p.m. New World Performance Lab's production of Virginia Woolf's ORLANDO adapted by Sarah Ruhl, The Balch Street Theatre, 220 South Balch Street, Akron OH. 44302
8 p.m. Official Gay Games Womyn's Party: "Hot Time in Cleveland" Womyn's Dance Party (tickets $25 here), Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
8 p.m. Beck Center for the Arts presents The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, Lakewood
8 p.m. Mega 80s, Tickets: $12.00 in Advance & $14.00 Day Of Show, House of Blues, Cleveland
8 p.m. “My Mother's Lesbian, Jewish, Wiccan Wedding” performed by Actors Summit Theatre, Greystone Hall, 103 High St., Akron
8 p.m. Amazons and Their Men, Liminis Theater, Cleveland
9 p.m. - 3 a.m. Renaissance Gay Games LIVE Late Night DJ featuring Rob Black, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland
9:30 p.m. Vegas Burlesque performing in Frolic Cabaret, Hilarities 4th Street Theater, Cleveland
SATURDAY, 16 AUGUST
10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cost $21 (Discount tickets through Discover My Cleveland)
5 - 10 p.m. Closing Ceremony, (free for participants; spectator tickets $15), Mall C, Downtown Cleveland
7 and 9:30 p.m. Christopher Titus, Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, Cleveland
7 p.m. LAUGH OUT LOUD! with Comic Karen Williams (tickets $20-25), The Sanctuary, Akron
7 p.m. Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre “Bachelorette’s Gone Homicidal” performing in Frolic Cabaret, Hilarities 4th Street Theater, Cleveland
8 p.m. New World Performance Lab's production of Virginia Woolf's ORLANDO adapted by Sarah Ruhl, The Balch Street Theatre, 220 South Balch Street, Akron OH. 44302
8 p.m. “My Mother's Lesbian, Jewish, Wiccan Wedding” performed by Actors Summit Theatre, Greystone Hall, 103 High St., Akron
8 p.m. Beck Center for the Arts presents The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein
8 p.m. Amazons and Their Men, Liminis Theater, Cleveland
10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Seven Deadly Sins After Party, House of Blues, Cleveland
WEEKLONG EVENTS
"Pride in the Moment," real- time digital and online photography exhibit by artists in residence to capture the great price inherent in Gay Games, Summit Artspace, Akron
LGBT films featured, The Nightlight, Akron (films to be announced)