Returning for the eighth year, Lakewood Summer Meltdown takes place today on Detroit Avenue between Marlowe and Elmwood.

The street festival features all sorts of outdoor games and activities, including a 5-K race and a 1-Mile Kids Fun Race for the little ones. (You can register for the races on the website.) Activities range from a sprinkler park to yoga demonstrations and a skateboard park.

The local band Front Porch Lights will perform, food trucks will be on hand and (yes!) there is a beer garden.

The fest takes place from 4 to 10 p.m. Admission is free. (Daniela Cacho)

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.