Featured Events in Lorain in July, 2025 (July Updated)

Welcome to the IAF Summer Camp Short Form Improv or Long Form Improv!Rising 5th to 8th grader are invited to join us for week-long camps full of fun games as they learn the fundamentals of improv. NO experience needed Improv has been shown increase confidence, build teamwork, reduce anxiety, and it’s a whole lot of FUN! Campers will learn and practice fundamental skills of improv, including: The yes, and principleCreative thinking, building different characters, and storytellingTeamwork, problem-solving, and public speakingAccepting differences and interacting with others without judgmentSHORT FORM IMPROVJuly 21-25 Noon-3PMIn Short Form Improv, campers learn how to create short scenes based on audience suggestions. Campers will present a show for family at the end of Friday's class. LONG FORM IMPROVJuly 28-Aug 1 Noon-3PMIn Long Form Improv, campers learn how to create longer stories and scenes based on an audience suggestion. Campers will present a show for family at the end of Friday's class. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEach session is $175. See below for scholarship information. For your child's safety, drop-off and pick-up is within 5 minutes of start and end of camp. Light snacks will be provided. Campers should bring a waterbottle. Campers are expected to participate and to be respectful to other campers and instructors. Language and subject matter should be school appropriate. Registration questions will come up after you enter your payment information--things like the camper's name, your contact information, etc. You will also recieve an email with activity waiver forms. Class will be cancelled and your payment will be refunded is we do not have a minimum number of students. If you have questions, would like more information, or if you have ANY problems registering, please email us at ImpostersArtsFoundation@gmail.com. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE and EASY TO GETWe want every child to be able to experience the joy of improv. IAF is providing scholarships to significantly reduce the cost for the camp. If you're interested in a scholarship, send us an email to ImpostersArtsFoundation@gmail.com. Put SCHOLARSHIP in the subject and include your name and phone number. We will get back to you promptly. Other questions about scholarships? We'll be happy to send you more information! Please contact us as soon as possible to reserve your child's place in Improv Camp. MEET THE INSTRUCTORS--Ms Marissa and Ms AliMs Marissa is the owner and teacher of the Lange Music Studio, a vibrant and engaging studio for students of all ages in Northwest Akron. She serves as the music director for the Junior Theater Camp at Beck Center for the Arts and teaches improv for adults and children at Imposters Theater. She also teaches early childhood music and movement with the Music Together program. Ms Marissa holds a B.A. from Oberlin College and Conservatory, and both a B.A. and M.M. in Music Education at The University of Akron. Ms Ali has a Bachelors degree in Secondary Education from Boston College, and has worked with pre-k through 12th grade students as both a formal classroom teacher and an informal educator. She is passionate about teaching children and teens and helping them find joy in learning. She wants every student of hers to feel heard, valued, and empowered in their new skills! Ms Ali took her first improvisational comedy class in 2016. Since then, she has performed improv and sketch comedy in various shows around Cleveland. She belongs to Casually Late (Cleveland’s longest-standing long-form improv troupe), is a cast member of Funny Business at Imposters Theater, and is a regular guest performer on many other shows. Information Source: Imposters Arts Foundation | eventbrite

Welcome to the Dower Family Reunion 2025 ! Come join us for a weekend filled with laughter, memories, and good company at 423 Washington Ave . It's time to reconnect with relatives, share stories, and create new memories together. Whether you're a Dower by blood or by marriage, this event is for you! Don't miss out on this opportunity to strengthen family bonds and celebrate our shared history. Save the date and get ready for a day of fun and togetherness with your Dower family! Information Source: Valerie Overton Howard | eventbrite

Barking Bingo! In Memory Of Sweet Cheeks Come join us for a paws-itively fun evening at American Slovak Club to celebrate the memory of our beloved Sweet Cheeks! Get ready to bark out your lucky numbers and win some fantastic prizes!! Shortly after Sweet Cheeks adoption, he saved his owner from a violent intruder. WHO RESCUED WHO, RIGHT?! 3 years ago Sweet Cheeks crossed the rainbow bridge at 16 years old. In honor of his bravery and courage, an event is held each year around his birthday. Proceeds are then donated to TWO animal causes. This year we have chose: Back to the wild- animal recovery and release Senior Dog Sanctuary All Tickets include a dauber to use for the evening, and a door prize ticket. Prizes will be a mixture of Cash, and animal related gift baskets. Instant tickets (pull tabs), chinese raffle, and 50/50 will be available. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Bring a donation of : unopened food, dog/cat toys, bedding, for us to donate to the shelters for an extra door prize ticket. DO NOT BUY TICKETS FROM ANYONE COMMENTING ON THE POSTS, THOSE ARE SCAMS!! ALWAYS REACH OUT TO US WITH ANY QUESTIONS. GENERAL SEATING, UPON ARRIVAL CHECK IN WITH YOUR TICKET AND EMAIL TO RECIEVE YOUR BINGO PACKET. TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND CONSIDERED A DONATION. TICKETS ARE TRANSFERABLE IN THE EVENT YOU CANNOT ATTEND AND WOULD LIKE TO SELL TO SOMONE YOU KNOW Information Source: Operation Care Package Ohio | eventbrite

Saturday, July 12, 2025 West Park Baseball Bar Crawl 2-4:10pm Registration @ West Park StationInnings 1-3 @ BackstageInnings 4-6 @ SmedleysInnings 7-9 @ PJ McIntyresExtra Innings @ West Park Station1st 100 people get baseball hat Door prize at each pub Grand Prize at Extra Indians: Guardians Tickets Giveaway with a Great Lakes Experience Drink Specials & Stadium Food Specials each pub - Footlong Hot Dogs and more! Blue Moon, Downeast, Great Lakes Cold Rush! Information Source: Crawl Cleveland | eventbrite

Experience a vibrant celebration of creativity at the LCCC University Partnership Ridge Campus exhibition space, where a diverse array of artistic talent comes to life. This unique exhibition showcases captivating works from K -12 artists, emerging college students, and seasoned adult practicing artists, highlighting the incredible range of expression across different age groups and skill levels. Attendees will also have the chance to participate in the raffle and snack on light refreshments. Join us in appreciating the artistry that enriches our community, and don't miss the opportunity to acknowledge the generous supporters and sponsors who make this event possible. Open to the public. Please RSVP to help us determine how many light refreshments are needed. Presented by iN Education, a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth development across Northeastern Ohio since 2006, this festival perfectly aligns with our mission: to help students discover their unique voices and empower them to make a difference in their communities. Proceeds from the event will go towards providing a wide range of services under the umbrella of iN Education Inc. (EIN: 20-4891296). Information Source: iN Education Inc. | eventbrite