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Machine Gun Kelly's Annual MGK Day Returns this Weekend

The Cleveland native is back in Northeast Ohio for a series of unique appearances and performances.

by Annie Nickoloff | Aug. 6, 2024 | 6:06 PM

Courtesy Erik Drost via Flickr

Courtesy Erik Drost via Flickr

Machine Gun Kelly is back in town, and preparing for a wild weekend of events that includes a block party, softball game, movie night, service day and more as a part of his ever-growing "MGK Day" celebrations.

But "MGK Day" is a bit of a misnomer. This year, festivities take place on not just one, but five days, starting on Friday, Aug. 9 and running through Tuesday, Aug. 13.

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MGK, aka Northeast Ohio native Colson Baker, will be hosting or participating in many of the long weekend's events. Some are ticketed, but many of the events are free and open to the public — though they require reservations.

Here's what's in store, so far:

Friday, Aug. 9

  • 4-7 p.m.: Skate and BMX event at Crooked River Skate Park
  • 6-8 p.m.: Trivia and games at 27 Club Coffee
  • 8:30 p.m.: Mainstream Sellout movie night at Lago Veranda

Saturday, Aug. 10

  • Noon-8 p.m.: League Park Softball Game
  • 9:30 p.m.: Afterparty hosted by MGK and Nelly at FWD Day + Nightclub

Sunday, Aug. 11

  • 1 p.m.: Motorcycle city ride, starting at Lee & Harvard Plaza
  • 3-9 p.m.: Block Party at West Sixth Street

Monday, Aug. 12

  • (Sold Out/At Capacity) Service Day at 27 Club Coffee
  • 5-11:45 p.m.: Anime Night at Sora

Tuesday, Aug. 13

  • 6:40 p.m.: MGK Day at Guardians Stadium

Find more details about each event at mgkday.com.

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Annie Nickoloff

Annie Nickoloff is the senior editor of Cleveland Magazine. She has written for a variety of publications, including The Plain Dealer, Alternative Press Magazine, Belt Magazine, USA Today and Paste Magazine. She hosts a weekly indie radio show called Sunny Day on WRUW FM 91.1 Cleveland and enjoys frequenting Cleveland's music venues, hiking trails and pinball arcades.

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