Walk All Over Waterloo Valentine's Day Edition

Whether you plan to spend the weekend before Valentine’s Day celebrating with your sweetheart or mocking the whole affair, the Waterloo Arts District has you covered, with great concerts, dining, shopping, and art!

The Waterloo Arts District, in Cleveland’s North Shores Collinwood neighborhood is conveniently located just off of I-90, ten minutes east of downtown Cleveland. Events are listed the day they start, but may continue throughout the weekend, as noted.

FRIDAY, February 11th
SLOVENIAN WORKMEN’S HOME
Fish Fry! Dine-in and take-out are available, 3pm-8pm

WATERLOO ALLEY CAT PROJECT FUNDRAISER
Help the Waterloo Alley Cat Project feed, shelter, spay/neuter, and vaccinate local feral cats! Raffle, punch, and appetizers at 16006 Waterloo Rd, 7pm-9pm, free. Prisoners, Rainy Day Saints, and Filmstrip at the Beachland Tavern, 8:30pm-12am $5, or $3 with dry or canned cat food feralcatproject@hotmail.com

BEACHLAND BALLROM & TAVERN
“Remember the Davenport” Winter Ball & Benefit: A special, catered, prom-style event to benefit a local mother struggling to save her home and to support her five children. Local bands play as Black Sabbath, Wilco, The Replacements, No Doubt, and MORE! Formal or semi-formal attire suggested. $15 includes dinner & a drink at 7pm, $7 after 9pm http://beachlandballroom.com/

THE SS&W BOARDWALK
After party for the “Remember the Davenport” Winter Ball & Benefit featuring live music from Cheap Tragedies www.facebook.com/SSWBoardwalk

ARTS COLLINWOOD “Eat Your He’ART Out!” with anti-Valentine’s specials in the café on food and drinks. All weekend long!
Trivia Night with Cleveland Trivia (http://clevelandtrivia.net/). Live interactive trivia with great prizes from Waterloo businesses. Stop in for a short burst or the whole two hours! 7pm-9pm
Free live music in the ongoing Art de Rockus Concert series by This Moment in Black History, 9pm-11pm
Check out the current show in the gallery! http://artscollinwood.org/

BLUE ARROW RECORDS & BOUTIQUE
Blow Out Record Sale: $1 LPs and 45s, proceeds benefit the Waterloo Alley Cat Project. 10% off storewide in the Boutique. Both events all weekend long! http://www.bluearrowrecords.com/

NATIVE CLEVELAND
Buy Local! Get your special someone our Valentine's Day Package exclusively from C.L.E. Clothing Co. All weekend long! http://www.nativecleveland.com/

STAR POP
Kids and adults can make a free Valentine for their sweetheart, enjoy a free sugary treat, and receive 10% off (or more) storewide on a gift for that special someone! All weekend long starting Friday at 6pm! http://www.starpopcleveland.com/

THE HEAD SHOP
The Head Shop Redux: Now with more pipes, papers, spice, wraps and Thrifty Mama's Sweet Vintage Wot-Nots. 20% off All weekend long! http://theHeadShop.org/

THIS WAY OUT VINTAGE SHOPPE
10% off storewide on great vintage apparel, accessories, and records. All weekend long! http://www.beachlandballroom.com/two3.htm


SATURDAY, February 12th
LOVE STINKS: AN ANTI-VALENTINE’S DAY SHOW
Pop up gallery featuring a diverse range of 50+ local artists. A cash and carry show with live music and refreshments, 16006 Waterloo Rd, 6pm-10pm lowlifecleveland@yahoo.com

THE SS&W BOARDWALK
After party for Love Stinks: An Anti-Valentine’s Day Show, featuring live music from The Nervous Gentlemen www.facebook.com/SSWBoardwalk

ARTS COLLINWOOD
Free live music from Bill Meyer and the duo MiZ featuring classical, show, & pop tunes. 7pm-11pm. http://artscollinwood.org/

NORTHEAST SHORES DEV. CORP. PRESENTS: HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS!
Take a free horse drawn carriage ride to a sneak peak of two newly renovated homes in the Waterloo Arts District! Enjoy free champagne and desserts and find out about affordable housing options in the neighborhood. Carriage ride begins at 15619 Waterloo Rd (former Key Bank Building), 8pm-10pm http://northeastshores.org/

PROJECT POP-UP GALLERIES: “TRANSFORMATION”
A pop-up gallery featuring a variety of Cleveland artists, bringing art to empty places in Collinwood. Wine and cheese opening reception Saturday evening. In the former Key Bank Building. Saturday 6pm-midnight, Sunday noon-5pm http://on.fb.me/hS5lHQ

SLOVENIAN WORKMEN’S HOME
Upstage Artisan Alley Craft Show: A fresh, indie, pop-up boutique and craft show to benefit Upstage Players – a local, non-profit, children’s theater company – as they gear-up for their spring production of Seussical the Musical. http://upstageplayers.com/

MUSIC SAVES
Get a Valentine with a surprise inside with every purchase, Saturday and Sunday only! Eat at the Beachland Brunch and bring your receipt into the store the same day to get 10% off your purchase! http://www.MUSICSAVES.com/

BEACHLAND BALLROM & TAVERN
Rockin' Brunch: Great vegetarian, vegan, and meat options. Cocktail menu including amazing Bloody Marys! Free 45rpm jukebox! Saturday and Sunday! 11am-3pm http://www.beachlandballroom.com/menu.html


SUNDAY, February 13th
BEACHLAND BALLROM & TAVERN/MUSIC SAVES
Team Music Saves DJs the Beachland Brunch! An anti-Valentine’s themed set of songs about break-ups, lost love, and broken hearts! Eat at the Beachland Brunch and bring your receipt into the store the same day to get 15% off your purchase! http://www.MUSICSAVES.com/

WHILE YOU’RE HERE, ALSO VISIT OUR OTHER GREAT WATERLOO BUSINESSES!
AZURE STAINED GLASS STUDIO
Experts in the design, restoration and repair of ecclesiastic, commercial and residential stained glass windows.
http://www.azurestainedglass.com/

FOTINA'S RESTAURANT
Family owned and operated since 1984. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon-Sun 7am-2pm
http://www.facebook.com/fotinaswaterloo

REBEL CITY TATTOO STUDIO STUDIO
Quality original tattoos by artists Chris McNeill, Tim Wood, and Dustin Nowlin.
http://www.rebelcitytattoo.com/

WATERLOO 7 STUDIO
Custom sculptures by artists Jerry Schmidt and third generation metal sculptor Tyler Schmidt. Call to arrange a viewing.
http://www.schmidtsculpture.com/