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Zoos/aquarium

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Rainforest. 3900 Wildlife Way. 216-661-6500 or clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo. Zoo hours and RainForest: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. . Admission: $14.25, adults; $12.25 seniors age 62 and older; $10.25, ages 2-11; free, under 2 and zoo members. Mondays (not including the Rainforest) free for residents of Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township. The 183-acre zoo is divided into several areas: Australian Adventure; African Savanna; Northern Trek; the Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building; the RainForest; and Waterfowl Lake. Winter hours in affect through Sunday, March 30.(2/10-2/16)

JUST FOR FUN

Case Western Reserve University. Church of the Covenant, 11205 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 216-368-1160 or performingarts.case.edu. Tutoring Program. 10 a.m.-noon Friday-Thursday.(2/10-2/16)

Cleveland Museum of Art. 11150 East Blvd. 216-421-7340 or clevelandart.org. One of the top art collections in the nation has come back into view after completion of its $320 million expansion and renovation. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (until 9 p.m. Wednesday and Friday). Closed major holidays. . Free admission to the permanent collection. Admission may apply to touring exhibitions. Basquiat: The Unknown Notebooks. Friday-Thursday.(2/10-2/16)

Holden Arboretum. 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland. 440-946-4400 or holdenarb.org. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day . $6, nonmembers; $5, seniors 60 and over; $3, children 6-12; free, members and ages 5 and under. Garden of Good and Evil: Through the Looking Glass Benefit. 7 p.m.-midnight Friday.(2/10) 440-232-7184.

MUSEUMS

Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society. 10825 East Blvd. 216-721-5722 or wrhs.org. Admission includes access to two historic mansions, the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, Chisholm Halle Costume Wind, Research Library, galleries, and two rides on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Research Center hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. $10; $9, seniors; $5, students age 3-12; free for members and children 2 and under. “Bob Hope: An American Treasure.” Features more than 200 vintage photos and seven video displays of Hope’s early years as a member of an immigrant family in the early 20th centure, and his rise as a star on the stage, screen and radio. Through Friday, June 30.(2/10-2/16)

Great Lakes Science Center. 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. 216-694-2000 or greatscience.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day). The Steamship William G. Mather is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in May, September and October; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday in June, July and August; and closed November through April. . Admission: Great Lakes Science, $12-$15; Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater, $9-$11; Great Lakes Science and DOME combo, $17-$20. Exhibits: Featuring hundreds of hands-on exhibits, themed traveling exhibitions, daily demonstrations and the Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater. Open daily (closed Mondays).(2/10-2/16)

Shaker Historical Society and Museum. 16740 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights. 216-921-1201 or shakerhistory.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Closed holidays. $5, non-members; $3, children 6-12. Free for members and children 5 and under, and opening receptions for exhibits. Miniature Worlds. Friday-Thursday.(2/10-2/16)

Soldiers and Sailors Monument. 3 Public Square (Southeast Quadrant), Cleveland. 216-621-3710 or soldiersandsailors.com. Fall Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. . Free. Commemorates the Civil War and Honors the Citizens of Cuyahoga County Who Fought and Worked for the Union. Friday-Saturday, Monday-Thursday.(2/10-2/16) Normally the Monument is closed Sundays after Labor Day, but will have be open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Following the service, the staff will hold a special Community Open House for County First Responders and their families from 12-6 p.m.

Just for fun

Avon Lake Public Library. 32649 Electric Blvd. 440-933-8128 or alpl.org. Make and Take Valentine craft. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.(2/11) Stitch Niche. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday.(2/13) 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday.(2/13)

Cleveland Botanical Garden. 11030 East Blvd. 216-721-1600 or cbgarden.org. Hours: 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. — 9 p.m. Wednesday; Noon — 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Hours subject to change. . $11, adults; $6, children 3-12; free, members and children under 2. Most events, exhibits and programs free with garden admission. Orchid Mania. For admission go to cbgarden.org. Friday-Thursday.(2/10-2/16) Garden of Good and Evil: Through the Looking Glass Benefit. For admission go to cbgarden.org. 7 p.m.-midnight Friday.(2/10) 216-721-1600 or cbgarden.org.

Cleveland Metroparks. Brecksville Reservation, Nature Center, Chippewa Creek Drive, off Ohio 82, Brecksville. 440-526-1012 or clevelandmetroparks.com. Hand Feed a Chickadee. Saturday-Sunday.(2/11-2/12)

Lock 3 Park. 200 S. Main St., Akron. 330-375-2877 or lock3live.com. Wednesdays and Thursdays: 6-9 p.m. Fridays/Saturdays: 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Sundays: 1-4 p.m. February 20: 1-4 p.m. Free Reindeer Run At Lock 3. Enjoy 150 feet of downhill fun. Reindeer Run is an all-season polymer coated slide designed to provide a fun ride for children 14 and under. Adults may accompany children on the slide. Friday-Thursday.(2/10-2/16)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., Cleveland. 216-781-7625, 1-800-493-7655 or rockhall.com. Music memorabilia (exhibits, sounds and experiences of artists, songwriters and producers from every era). 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily, until 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. $22, adults; $13, children 9-12; free for children 8 and under; $17, military with ID and senior citizens; $18, residents of Northeast Ohio with ZIP codes beginning with 440, 441, 442 or 443 with ID. Valerie June “The Order of Time” tour. The concert will be in the Klipsch Audio Main Stage,. 7 p.m. Friday.(2/10) 800-OHIO.SKI. $5.50.

Shaker Historical Society and Museum. 16740 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights. 216-921-1201 or shakerhistory.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Closed holidays. $5, non-members; $3, children 6-12. Free for members and children 5 and under, and opening receptions for exhibits. Groveland Utopia. Friday-Thursday.(2/10-2/16)

ETC.

Rink at Wade Oval. University Circle Wade Oval , Cleveland. . The Rink at Wade Oval. Through Sunday, March 5: 3-9 p.m. Fridays; noon-7 p.m. Saturdays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Rink will also be open noon-7 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Presidents’ Day.(2/10-2/12) Admission: $2. Skate rentals: $3. When you’re finshed skating, show your Rink wristband for special promotions at Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland History Center, and the Cleveland Orchestra. m.

Castle Noel. 260 S. Court St., Medina. . Year-round. $17 over age 3 weekdays; $18 weekends; castlenoel.com or 330-721-6635. Castle Noel. Friday-Thursday.(2/10-2/16)

Cleveland Public Square. Ontario Street and Superior Avenue. downtowncleveland.com/wwaf. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Sunday. $10; $7 with your own skates. Rink at Public Square. Cleveland Public Square. Ontario Street and Superior Avenue. clevelandpublicsquare.com. Cleveland Foundation Ice Rink. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Sunday.(2/10-2/16)

Cuyahoga County Public Library. Beachwood branch, 25501 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood. 216-831-6868 or cuyahogalibrary.org. Listening Guide. A specially prepared booklet of program notes and musical themes from the current season’s featured compositions are included in the registration fee. 1:15-2:45 p.m. Tuesday.(2/14) Orange branch, 31300 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike. 216-831-4282 or cuyahogalibrary.org. 1:15-2:45 p.m. Thursday.(2/16)

Earle B. Turner Recreation Center. 11300 Miles Ave., Cleveland. . Line Dance Classes. 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday.(2/14)

Glenville Recreation Center. 680 East 113th Street, Cleveland. 216-664-2516. 11 a.m.-noon Thursday.(2/16)

Great Lakes Science Center. 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. 216-694-2000 or greatscience.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day). The Steamship William G. Mather is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in May, September and October; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday in June, July and August; and closed November through April. . Admission: Great Lakes Science, $12-$15; Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater, $9-$11; Great Lakes Science and DOME combo, $17-$20. Smitten with Science. Smitten with Science weekend celebrates Valentine’s Day and includes the chance to participate in a dissection workshop at 3 p.m. on both Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th. A family of four can delve into the inner workings of a pig’s heart, which is structured very similar to a human heart. Pre-registration is required for the dissection workshop. The fee is $20 for a family of four ($15 for members). Additional hearts are available for $5. Registration is available online at GreatScience.com. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.(2/11-2/12)

Loretta Paganini School of Cooking. 8613 Mayfield Road, Chesterland. 440-729-1110 or www.lpscinc.com. Death by Chocolate. The menu for this demonstration will include: Mixed Greens and Coco Nib Salad with Orange Vinaigrette, Shredded Chicken Burrito with Mole Sauce, Chocolate Cherry Lava Cake, White, Milk and Dark Chocolate Mousse Twist in a Chocolate cup. 6 p.m. Tuesday.(2/14)

Mitchell’s Ultra Lounge. 24900 Euclid Ave, Euclid. . Line Dance Classes. 7-11 p.m. Thursday.(2/16) 7-11 p.m. Thursday.(2/16) 7-11 p.m. Thursday.(2/16)

Public Square (Downtown Cleveland). Euclid Avenue and Ontario Street. . Free Ice skating at the Rink on Public Square. In honor of National Heart Health Awareness there will be free skating and free skate rentals. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday.(2/11)

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