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Mentor, OH
52Events this week
6Free things to do
92New spots
91New stories

● Checked Sunday, September 27, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Mentor

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 52 events, day by day →

Chardon Tuesday Evening Line Dance Classes

Tuesday 6pm · St Mary's Catholic Church-Chardon

Chess Club

Tuesday 6pm · The Viridian Bookshop

Kickboxing on the Square

Tuesday 6pm · Public Sq, Cleveland, OH, United States

Open Mic & More

Tuesday 6:45pm · Joseph's 1818 Public House & Tavern

Militarie Gun and more

Tuesday 7pm · Grog Shop

New in Mentor

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

COCOS LOCOS MENTOR

Restaurants

Craving the sizzle? Cocos Locos Mentor is that warm, casual spot locals lean on for fajitas, enchiladas, tacos and, yes, proper margaritas.

cocolocosmentortogo.com ↗

Bumpers Bar & Grill

Nightlife

Volleyball meets happy hour: Between sand volleyball leagues running May through September, pool tables, dart boards, and sing-your-heart-out karaoke, Bumpers Bar & Grill is the low-key spot to unwind with great food and a cold beer.

bumpers-bar.com ↗

Red, Wine & Brew - Mentor

Shopping

Sip, shop, and unwind: Whether you’re hunting down a rare bottle, a new-to-you craft brew, or a smooth cigar, Red, Wine & Brew - Mentor nails the trifecta with a massive retail selection and in-house experts, a comfy lounge with 24 rotating taps and real-deal comfort food, plus a year-round cigar p…

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Mentor’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Mentor’s best →

Most read in Mentor

The five stories Mentor readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce up security at new $5.35m mansion after crime raid

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have increased security at their new $5.35 million mansion in Bratenahl, Ohio, following more high-profile athlete burglaries.

    Full story at the-sun.com ↗

  2. Cleveland’s Corky and Lenny’s inspires Baltimore deli owners

    Aaron and Harley Magden, who moved from Northeast Ohio to Howard County, Maryland in 2006, started a window replacement business but saw that the area lacked authentic Jewish delicatessens.

    Full story at cleveland.com ↗

  3. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Cleveland Neighbors Likely to Give A-List Couple ‘Privacy’

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reportedly bought a $5.3 million lakefront home in Bratenahl, a Cleveland suburb, for $5 million.

    Full story at yahoo.com ↗

  4. Mentor school board member leaves meeting after dispute with superintendent

    Mentor school board member, Rose Ioppolo, publicly accused Superintendent Craig Heath of intimidating and unprofessional behavior during a closed-door meeting.

    Full story at cleveland.com ↗

  5. Pinecrest is about to get a little more hip with 2 new stores

    Pinecrest, Ohio, is set to open two new stores: Abercrombie & Fitch and Herman Miller, a high-end furniture brand.

    Full story at cleveland.com ↗

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