Enjoy live music, movies and a pirate invasion on the bay this weekend.
1.) Vermilion Third Thursdays Why you should go: This event, for being as awesome as it is, has gotten far too little mention in the past. Vermilion has become known for this Third Thursday event, where concerts take place throughout the town from 6:30 p.m. until sunset. There is always a wide variety of free musical entertainment for you. Did we mention it’s free? WHEN: 6:30 p.m. until sunset, Thursday, June 21 WHERE: Downtown Vermilion COST: Free INFO: 440-967-9504 2.) 4th Annual Pyrate Fest Why you should go: Arrghh, matey! What’s not to love about this area tradition? Pirates invade Put-in-Bay throughout the weekend, and there’s plenty to do and see. On Saturday, there will be a Pirate Parade and Costume Contest for kids and adults, as well as a Pyrate Marketplace, featuring assorted vendors. A kids fun fest and black powder firing demonstrations will also take place. On Monday, enjoy the infamous Cardboard Boat Races at 6 p.m. in the downtown harbor. Reenactors will demonstrate swordfighting techniques and the art of skullduggery. Fireworks will be held on Saturday at dark. WHEN: Friday, June 22 through Monday, June 25 WHERE: Downtown Put-in-Bay COST: Free INFO: Find more on the Pyrate Fest at Funcoast.com 3.) Funcoast Film Series presents: “October Baby” Why you should go: A college freshman’s world is rocked when she learns that she is the adopted survivor of an attempted abortion. Starring Rachel Hendrix, Jason Burkley and John Schneider. Rated PG-13. Bar service will be available. WHEN: 7 p.m. June 21-23; 3 p.m. June 24 WHERE: Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky COST: $3/ticket INFO: 419-626-1950 or sanduskystate.com 4.) Boppin’ on the Basin: Legends of Rock Why you should go: Fresh air, live music and a waterfront setting make this the best live music venue around – seriously, that’s why it was voted number one in the 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards! Come see what the hype is all about – we know you won’t regret it. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23 WHERE: Huron Boat Basin & Amphitheater, 417 Main St., Huron COST: Free INFO: cityofhuron.org 5.) Free Beer Band hosts Cancer Benefit Concert Why you should go: This benefit concert will provide plenty of live entertainment, and all for a great (and local) cause. There will be live performances by Dry Ice, Motown Eperience, Drunken Angel, Tag R, Country Express and Free Beer Band. Admission is free, and food and drinks will be available to attendees for a small cost. Proceeds will benefit Cancer Services on Perkins Ave. in Sandusky. WHEN: 2-9 p.m. Sunday, June 24 WHERE: Ceasars Crystal Palace, 1058 Cleveland Road, Sandusky COST: Free INFO: 419-626-4548
