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Whether you’re heading to Cleveland next week for the Republican National Convention, or you’re a Cleveland local and want to escape all things politics, there are plenty of other events happening to distract you in the city. Here are some of the events going on, hand-picked by our editors:
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Power of Poison
Through July 24th
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Catch the final weeks of this exhibit at the Natural History Museum, which traces poisons through history and nature. Then check out the model of a young Barosaurus. Politics isn’t the only place for dinosaurs and venom! (Learn more about this event)
Operation Finale: the Capture and Trial of Adolf Eichmann
Through July 24th
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
In case you need a reminder that the Nazis kinda sucked, check out this amazing exhibition detailing the abduction and trial of one of the leaders of the Final Solution. Because love, not hate. (Learn more about this event)
Truck Stop Tuesday
Tues, July 19 from 8am-5pm
Crocker Park
Make your way to Crocker Park for a flood of food trucks. This week (July 19) will feature Sauced! Firewood Pizza, Manna Truck, Off the Griddle, The Little Piggy Premier Crepes, with music by Hip to that. (Learn more about this event)
Family Theater Day
Wed, July 20th
Talespinner Children’s Theatre
Talespinner Children’s Theatre (TCT) puts on shows and activities all day at the Children’s Museum. Check out Peter and the Wolf or just do some crafts with the kiddos. (Learn more about this event)
Common Ground
RNC & DNC, July 2016
Cleveland & Philadelphia
Take part in a non-partisan art project, which will be included in the public installation in Cleveland next week (and at the Democratic convention in Philadelphia later this month.) Simply answer the question, “What does the good life look like?” (Learn more about this event)
Tacos & Yoga
Open daily at 11am
Coastal Taco
(New in town) This taco eatery/events studio opened in late May, and we’re still excited: nowhere else can you get your taco and tamale fix AND jump in to activities like pop-up shops and outdoor yoga. It’s Cleveland hipster heaven. (Learn more about this event)
Cleveland-Style BBQ
Open Mon-Sat at 11:30am
Mabel’s BBQ
(New in town) If you haven’t tried Michael Symon’s ‘Cleveland style’ BBQ yet, even though it opened in April, there are good reasons to get yourself over to Mabel’s BBQ NOW. Bertman’s ballpark mustard, hand smoking, humanely raised meat, and Eastern European spices are just a few of those reasons. (Learn more about this event)
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Source: gogobot.com