Fun

I’m mad at my phone. No matter how bad I look, it recognizes my face. The phone’s facial recognition feature has seen me at my worst: sleepy, sweaty, frizzy and just plain ratty. I rarely let the dog see me this way. Nevertheless, the phone scans my face, says, “Yup, that’s definitely Marie,” and opens: a judge, jury and executioner of microchips and wires that sees me even when I don’t look like me. ...

A good cocktail can liven up any summertime party, but if you want to impress everyone at your gathering, try creating a delicious mocktail. It has all the pomp and circumstance of a cocktail but without the alcohol. ...

A trip to a petting farm will not only be fun for grandkids but can also be a very educational experience as they learn to interact with all the animals. The farms are great for little ones because there is a ton of sensory input with all the furry coats, interesting smells and occasionally startling sounds. ...

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States with 4.8 million players last year, adding 11.5 % new players each of the last five years, according to the 2022 Sports & Fitness Industry Association. It's easy to see why. ...

Stretching across museums and galleries throughout the region, FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art is a free, public, contemporary exhibition with artwork, performances, films and public programs. ...

Celebrate 125 years of agriculture at the Cuyahoga County Fair on Tuesday, August 9-Sunday, August 14 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea. Ride the midway, enjoy fair food, take in the exhibits, entertainment, events and shows... there's something for everyone! ...

I don't care how many times you see a movie or TV show with tall ships, they're 100 percent more impressive in person. Lucky for us, Cleveland's Tall Ships Festival kicks off Thursday, July 7 and runs through Sunday, July 10. ...

Ohio has a total of 94 county fairs, plus the Ohio State Fair. All of these fairs take place from June through early October, with most in August. Be sure to take in one of Northeast Ohio's county fairs before the grandkids are all caught up in back-to-school activities and autumn overtakes us. ...