Happy Hour:
Wolfey’s Bistro & Pub
The happy hour is so good at Wolfey’s its general manager is even tempted to come in on his days off to nosh off the $5 menu and imbibe a discounted brew. “When you can grab food and a drink after work for under $10 why wouldn’t you?” asks Derrick Lanier. Wolfey’s offers its happy-hour pricing from 3 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 12 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The deals are available throughout the restaurant, not just for those sitting at the bar. But secure your seat early because the restaurant and outdoor patio fill up fast.
Here’s a look at the food and drink specials:
Food: A $5-$6 menu consists of Mediterranean spinach dip, cheese quesadillas, deep-fried pierogies, deep-fried pretzels, mozzarella bruschetta, wings, grande nacho platter and the large cheese flatbread pizza.
Drinks: With the exception of wine, all drinks are discounted. Draft beers and liquors/mixed drinks are $1 off, which means you can get a pint of beer for only $1.75. Bottled beers are 75 cents off. Long Island iced teas and margaritas are $3.1069 E. Broad St., Elyria, 440-365-9002, wolfeys.com
Sports Bar:
Wolfey’s Bistro & Pub
Sports and only sports stream on the six flat screens inside and two on the patio of Wolfey’s, which runs beer bucket specials for most sporting events (buckets = 5 domestic bottles for $10). During the big games — professional and college — you’re sure to enjoy food specials on wings and flatbread pizzas. “All the easy finger foods so you can feed your appetite and not miss a play,” says Derrick Lanier, general manager.1069 E. Broad St., Elyria, 440-365-9002, wolfeys.com
Local Festival:
Lorain International Festival & Bazaar
Instead of pumpkins or strawberries, the Lorain International Festival & Bazaar celebrates the diverse culture of Lorain County during the last full weekend in June. “We celebrate the culture, traditions. It’s the one time that we can bring all that together, and everyone gets to learn something about someone else,” says Nina Wooldridge, president of the festival.421 Black River Lane, Lorain, loraininternational.com
Live Music Venue:
Stocker Arts Center
Stocker Arts Center has musical performances for just about every taste. From cabaret to world music to popular tunes, the center hosts events such as the Big Broadway Singalong or a free classical music series and an opera written by the Oberlin dean of arts and humanities.1005 Abbe Road, Elyria, 440-366-4040, lorainccc.edu/stocker+arts+center
Bike Night:
Quaker Steak & Lube
For more than a decade, an average of 800 motorcycles fill Quaker Steak’s Sheffield Village parking lot every Thursday night starting at 5 p.m. Chopper enthusiasts roll in to enjoy camaraderie, drink specials, live entertainment and to score some new leather.4900 Transportation Drive, Sheffield Village, 440-934-WING, quakersteakandlube.com
Wine Tasting:
Matus Winery
Nestled five miles west of Oberlin and 10 miles south of Vermilion, Matus Winery offers a casual tasting experience. The family-owned winery has 14 wines for 50 cents per taste. Relax on the patio and listen to local musicians while sipping Sunset, a semi-dry red blend with grapes from its vineyard, or Purple Haze, the most popular sweet red.15674 Gore Orphanage Road, Wakeman, 440-774-WINE, matuswinery.us
Theater:
Stocker Arts Center
The Stocker Arts Center introduces children and young adults to the theater early. The center has attractions that appeal to all ages, from locally produced shows to national tours of shows such as “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Hooray for Hollywood.” Programming includes educational performances for pre-K through college. 1005 Abbe Road, Elyria, 440-366-4040, lorainccc.edu/stocker+arts+center
