Friday, September 17

It is time for CWRU Habitat for Humanity’s annual Let’s Shack Up event. Participants get into teams and use creativity and thrift to create a shack to live in for the night out in the elements. There will be free food, games, and entertainment with proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity.

Location: Freiberger Field

Time: Friday, 7 p.m. to Saturday, 10 a.m.

Cost: $4 to $6 depending on size of team

Saturday, September 18

The foreign language clubs of CWRU are hosting Dance in Translation, a dance party where DJs will spin top 40 and electronic music from all over the globe. Free food has been donated from Mama Santa’s, Presti’s, and Luchita Express. There will also be door prizes and drinks in the Rough Rider Room for all those 21 and up. If you thought MIA’s Kala was good, this event will blow your mind.

Location: Carlton (Rough Rider + Multipurpose Room).

Time: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Cost: $2 cover

Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19

The Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival is going on this weekend in the park and on the streets of quaint Tremont, Ohio. Enjoy the sites, smells, and creativity that Cleveland has to offer in early autumn. There will be artisans and vendors of all types along with free crafts and performances.

Location: Lincoln Park in Tremont.

Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday & 12 to p.m. Sunday.

Cost: Free.

Information: www.coolcleveland.com

Tuesday, September 21

Increasingly popular lo-fi indie pop group Best Coast will be performing at the Grog Shop along with Male Bonding and Clovers. Forget about your homework for a night; this is going to be a sick show.

Location: The Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd.

Time: 9 p.m.

Cost: $12 + cover.

Information: www.grogshop.gs