Things to do this weekend | May 26-29

Thursday, May 26

Mansfield Art Center: “The Art of the Brick” by Nathan Sawaya 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 7-Aug. 27. at 700 Marion Ave. Tickets ages16 and older $10, ages 15 and younger $5. Use of LEGO plastic bricks to build sculptures. Call 419-756-1700.

Pizza Hut’s Classic Car, Truck and Cycle Cruise-In: 4 to 8 p.m. at Pizza Hut, 365 N. Lexington-Springmill Road, Ontario. Food Specials, giveaways, door prizes. “JR the DJ” playing hits from the ‘50s to ‘90s. No registration or cover charge.

Galion Farmers Market: 4 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at Heise Park, Galion.

Senior and Friends Ballroom Dance Classes: 6 p.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 525 W. Cook Road. $5. Singles welcome. Every Thursday through the week of Aug. 15. Call 419-565-8426 for details.

Friday, May 27

Line Dance Lessons: Moose Club, 970 Lucas Road, Mansfield. Featuring Cathy and Mike with JR the DJ. Fish Fry at 5:30 p.m. The hour-long dance lessons start at 7 p.m.; cost of $3 per person, per lesson. Open dancing to follow till 11p.m. Open to members and general public.

DMI Farmer’s Market: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday on Fourth Street, between Main Street and Walnut Street, in front of Richland Casrrousdel Park. Guests may park for a maximum of three hours free in the Mansfield Municipal parking lot. Pay-per-hour meter parking also available. Vendor space available. Call 419-522-0099.

Juilliard lecture/class: Juilliard School faculty member Dr. Arlene Shrut to present a lecture “Successful Auditions” at 3 p.m. A public masterclass will begin at 4 p.m. and will include conservatory and professional opera singers from across the state. Both are free. John and Pearl Conard Auditorium in Riedl Hall on OSU Mansfield campus, 1760 University Dr., Mansfield. Participant concert to be May 29.

Saturday, May 28

The Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre: “The Secret Garden” and “Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Junior” 7 p.m. Sunday performances at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission. Call Renaissance Box Office at 419-522-2726 or online at MansfieldTickets.com.

Mansfield Gay Pride 2016 Benefit Show: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sami’s Bar, 178 Wayne St., Mansfield. 21 and older $5 cover, 18 to 20, $10. Features drag show, live singers, 50/50 raffle and gameshow games with prizes. All proceeds will benefit Mansfield Gay Pride 2016, taking place July 22 and 23. www.mansfieldgaypride.com

Sunday, May 29

Juilliard Lecture Participant Concert: 4 p.m. in the Conard recital hall (within Riedl Hall) on OSU Mansfield campus, 1760 University Dr., Mansfield. The concert is free.

Tuesday, May 31

Ballroom, Latin and Swing Dance classes: 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 525 W. Cook Road, Mansfield. $6. Partners encouraged but not necessary. Singles welcome. Every Tuesday through the week of Aug. 15. Call 419-565-8426 for details.

Thursday, June 2

First Thursdays in Bellville: Free concerts. July 2, Aug. 4 and Sept. 1. Businesses in the area will stay open late, some offering First Thursday specials, from 5 to 7 p.m. In case of rain, concerts will be in the Township Building, former fire station. The June 2 concert will feature the Dixieland sounds of the Ribticklers. Call Karen at 419-886-9463.

Friday, June 3

Main Street Books: Jane Ann Turzillo, the author of numerous Ohio history books, will be speaking at 6 p.m. June’s First Friday celebration at Main Street Books, 104 N. Main St.

The Art of It All: a week-long celebration of arts and culture in Richland County. June 3 to June 11. Arts organizations from all over Richland County will be hosting events, with at least one art-related event every day. For details, visit ArtsRich.com or call Kathy Goodwin , Element of Art, at 419-522-2965.

ArtiStreet: is an outdoor music and arts festival. Kick-off event for “The Art of It All.” Element of Art from 5 to 8 p.m. 96 North Main St., Mansfield. Live entertainment throughout the evening. Catering by Altered Eats and City Garden Café. Saturday art carnival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. vendors, live music and more. Artists are encouraged to not only display and sell their artwork but create their art at the festival. Call 419-522-2965.

Saturday, June 4

Relay for Life of Ashland County: Survivor Ceremony 11 a.m. Luminary Ceremony 9 p.m. Closing Ceremony 10:30 p.m. at Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave. These is “Around the World” 12-hr relay, dessert and silent auctions, Touch-A-Truck, Project Runway, poker run, cornhole, frozen T-shirt contest and pizza contest. There will also be food and other fundraisers. Jeff Ritz will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Visit www.relayforlife.org/ashland.

Wine Fundraiser: The International Wine At The Mill Fundraiser noon to 11 p.m. at Wolf Creek / Pine Run Grist Mill, one mile south of the Mohican State Park Campground on Ohio 3. Admission price for Adults 21 and older is $10, must show valid ID. Nearly 100 varieties of International and Ohio wines, domestic beers, live music and food.

Monday, June 6

Tog Loft: 6 p.m. 41 E. Fourth St. Make art out of old photos, gift for Father’s Day.

To have an event added to the calendar, please email yournews@mansfieldnewsjournal.com.