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Start the weekend off right at Cheese Fest Cleveland, featuring more than 70 cheeses from all parts of the world. As we all know, cheese and wine make a perfect pair, so there will be 30 wines for you to enjoy as well.

Also on the agenda: a macaroni and cheese competition and live entertainment. Plus, participants will receive a souvenir wine glass.

The festival runs from 7 to 11 tonight at Lago Custom Events, on the East Bank of the Flats. Tickets are $55; get them on the website where you’ll also find a list of all the exotic cheeses you’ll be able to sample. (Daniela Cacho)

This article appears in Aug 9-15, 2017.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.