Happenings -- what's coming up in Northeast Ohio staring Oct. 6
Oct. 4—Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to entertainment@morningjournal.com or entertainment@news-herald.com. You must include a phone number and/or web address for publication.
Art
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents "Cultural Heritage Exhibition and Experience 2023," which includes work by Hector Castellanos Lara, Regina Dorfmeyer, Jen Cockrell and Nathalie Bermudez, through Oct. 29 (artists' reception 6 p.m. Oct. 27). Call 216-521-2540, or visit beckcenter.org.
Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents "Nature Reimagined," featuring the work of Charlotte Lees, who "uses wood carvings, paint and other natural materials to showcase the relationship between man and his environment," through Oct. 29 in the Perennial Playspace; "People for Trees: Volunteer Visions," featuring highlights from volunteer photographers," through oct. 29 in the Eppig Galler. Call 216-721-1600, or visit cbgarden.org.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents "Liturgical Textiles from Late Medieval Germany," through Aug. 4; "Colors of Kyoto: The Seifū Yohei Ceramic Studio," through March 10; "China's Southern Paradise: Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta," through Jan. 7; "Nature Supernatural," through March 3; "Degas and the Laundress: Women, Work, and Impressionism," Oct. 8 through Jan. 14; "Degas and the Laundress: Women, Work, and Impressionism," Oct. 8 through Jan. 14. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Cleveland Museum of Art's Transformer's Station: 1460 W. 29th St., presents "Blow," an immersive, time-based exhibition by Japanese Artist Tabaimo that "fuses traditional Japanese art forms with contemporary digital animation," along with "The Obscuring Moon," another Tabaimo that "draws on a print by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 — 1858), taking it to animated, fantastical ends," through Oct. 8. Visit clevelandart.org/exhibitions/transformer-station.
Lakeland Community College's Gallery at Lakeland: 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, presents "The Skull and Skeleton in Art: Folk Art to Pop Culture," through Nov. 3 (costume party reception and Boneyard Market, Oct. 26. Call 440-525-7029 or visit lakelandcc.edu/gallery.
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Cleveland: 11400 Euclid Ave., presents "A Soft Place to Land," featuring the work of Kevin Beasley, Margarita Cabrera, Pia Camil, Cass Davis, Alexandra Kehayoglou, Tiona Nekkia McClodden, Kaveri Raina, Liang Shaoji and Marie Watt, "Don't Mind If I Do," featuring the work of Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo, Pelenakeke Brown, Sky Cubacub, Emilie L. Gossiaux, Felicia Griffin, Joselia Rebekah Hughes, Jeff Kasper and Finnegan Shannon, and "Juntos, presented in partnership with Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center and featuring the work of Nathalie Bermudez, Amelia Casiano, J. Leigh Garcia, Camilo Gonzalez Barragan, Hugo Ivan Juarez (Alatorre), Kenron Morgan, Jr. and Marilyn Oliveras de Ortiz, through Jan. 7. Call 216-421-8671 or visit mocacleveland.org.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents Lake Metropark's Fall Art Show, "From Whimsy to Wonder," featuring photography, felting, collage, paintings, leaf alchemy and more, through Oct. 15. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/penitentiary-glen-reservation.
Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents "Scenes and Scapes, featuring city scenes, landscapes,and urban panoramas, "evoking a deep sense of time and place," Oct. 6 through Nov. 7 (opening reception 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6) in the Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery. Call 440-366-4040 or visit StockerArtsCenter.com.
Valley Art Center: 155 Bell St., Chagrin Falls, presents "Contemporary Dibris," composed of an assortment of artwork created with recycled materials, through Oct. 18; "The Readymade in Modern and Contemporary Art" art talk and reception, featuring art historian Sydney Slacas, 6 p.m. Oct. 6. Call 440-247-7507 or visit valleyartcenter.org.
Children's entertainment
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza, Oct. 18; "Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster" (Children's Theater Series), Oct. 22 and 22. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Wolstein Center: 2000 Prospect Ave., presents "Monster High Live," Oct. 13 through 15. Call 877-468-4946 or visit wolsteincenter.com.
Comedy
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Ilana Glazer, Oct. 6; Stavros Halkias, Oct. 7; Orny Adams, Oct. 13; Pete Davidson, Oct. 15; Chris D'Elia, Oct. 20; Vir Das, Nov. 11; Roy Woods, Dec. 8; Bill Squire (comedy special taping), Dec. 22; Darcy & Jer, Feb. 18. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Cleveland Improv: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Tony Roberts, Oct. 5 through 7; Gary Owen, Oct. 12 through 15; Godfrey, Oct. 20 and 21; Just Nesh, Oct. 26; JJ Williamson, Oct. 27 and 28; Lil Duval, Nov. 3 through 5; Arnez J, Nov. 10 through 12. Call 216-696-4677 or visit ClevelandImprov.com.
Fine Arts Association: 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, presents Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents Adrienne Iapalucci, Oct. 5 through 7; Tyler Fischer, Oct. 6; Bobby Collins, Oct. 6 and 7; Ali Macofsky, Oct. 8; Russell Howard, Oct. 22; Andrea Jin, Oct. 27 and 28; Rachel Feinstein, Nov. 1 and 2; Bobcat Goldthwait, Nov. 5; Matt Rife, Nov. 10 through 12; Greg Vaughan and Robert Scott Wilson of "Days of Our Lives," Dec. 10; Jeff Arcuri, Dec. 21 and 22. Call 216-736-4242 or visit pickwickandfrolic.com.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Paula Poundstone, Oct. 12. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
Masonic Cleveland: 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Theo Von, Oct. 5 and 6; Anthony Jeselnik, Oct. 7. Visit MasonicCleveland.com.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Deon Cole, Oct. 14; Lewis Black, Oct. 20; Corey Holcomb, Nov. 3. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Stavros Halkias, Oct. 7; Margaret Cho, Oct. 7; Jimmy Car, Oct. 11; Chris Tucker, Oct. 12; Ryan Hamilton, Oct. 14; an evening with David Sedaris, Oct. 14; Chelsea Handler, Oct. 20; Jim Breuer, Oct. 25; Nurse Blake, Oct. 25; Sam Morril, Oct. 26; Joe Gatto, Oct. 28. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Dance
Cleveland Ballet: presents "Carmen — A Night in Spain Gala 2023, Oct. 6 at St. Clair Ballroom in Key Tower, 100 St. Clair Ave. NE, fourth floor; "The Nutcracker," Dec. 14 through Dec. 23 at Playhouse Square's Connor Palace; "Aurora: A Sleeping Beauty Story," April 26 and 27 at Playhouse Square's Connor Palace. Visit Clevelandballet.com.
Dancing Wheels: 3030 Euclid Ave. #100, Cleveland, presents "To Have and to Hold" featuring five world-premiere works and done in conjunction with an exhibit of visual artists with disabilities, "Don't Mind If I Do," 6:30 p.m. oct. 21 at MoCa Cleveland, 11400 Euclid Ave. Call 216-432-0306 or visit dancingwheels.org.
Fairmount Center for the Arts: 8400 Road, Russell Township, Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents "The Nutcracker," performed by North Pointe Ballet, Dec. 1 through 3. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents GroundWorks DanceTheater, Oct. 13 and 14. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Film
Chagrin Documentary Film Festival: continues through Oct. 8 at "walkable venues" around Chagrin Falls; CFFF on Demand (virtual), Oct. 9 through 16. Call 440-247-1591 or visit chagrinfilmfest.org.
Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque: 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents "Time Bomb Y2K" (USA, 2023, Brian Becker, Marley McDonald), 7 p.m. Oct. 6; "Sleeper" (USA, 1973, Woody Allen), 8:45 p.m. Oct. 6 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8; "Radical Wolfe" (USA, 2023, Richard Dewey), 5 p.m. Oct. 7; "Rope" (USA, 1948, Alfred Hitchcock), 6:40 p.m. Oct. 7 and 8:20 p.m. Oct. 8; "Typhoon Club" ("Taifu Kurabu," Japan, 1985, Shinji Sômai), 8:20 p.m. Oct. 7; "Farewell My Concubine" ("Ba Wang Bie Ji," China, 1993, Chen Kaige), 3 p.m. Oct. 8. Call 216-421-7450 or visit CIA.edu/Cinematheque.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" (free), 7 p.m. Oct. 6; Halloween Creature Feature Double Feature, featuring "Trick or Treat," with star Marc "Skippy" Price ("Family Ties" appearing, and "Demons," with star Geretta "Rosemary" Geretta appearing, along with a performance by Radkey, 2 p.m. Oct. 7. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Dinner & a Movie — "The Last Waltz," Nov. 4. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents the 2023-2024 LCCC Fall Film Series, with screenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Hoke Theatre — "Living," Oct. 6 — "Return to Seoul," Oct. 13 — "Other People's Children," Oct. 20 — "Summerland," Nov. 3 — "Past Lives," Nov. 17. Call 440-366-4040 or visit StockerArtsCenter.com.
Music
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Bullet for My Valentine, Oct. 18; San Holo, Oct. 19; Larry Fleet, Oct. 21; Mushroomhead — 30th-anniversary Halloween show, Oct. 28; Teddy Swims, Nov. 5; Tech N9ne, Hollywood Undead, Nov. 6; DragonForce, Nov. 8; Hot Mulligan, Nov. 11; Shakey Graves, Nov. 16; Ian Munsick, Nov. 17; Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd tribute), Nov. 18; Baroness, Nov. 24; LSDREAM, Dec. 3; Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Dec. 7; Story of the Year, Jan. 6; Static-X, Sevendust, Feb. 22; Postmodern Jukebox, March 10. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents Bosom Buddies 2023 with Chase Rise and Priscilla Block, Oct. 18; Bob Dylan, Oct. 21; MANIA — The ABBA Tribute, Oct. 22; Whiskey Myers & Friends, Dec. 6; Straight No Chaser, Dec. 14. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Apollo's Fire, The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra: presents the 2023-2024 subscription concerts — "Splendour in London," Oct. 12 through 15 — "Handel's Israel in Egypt," Oct. 21 — "Nights in Venice," Nov. 9 and 10 — "Fire & Joy: From Bach and Vivaldi," Nov. 16 through 19 — "Wassail! An Irish-Appalachian Christmas," Dec. 1, 10 and 14 through 17 — "Sacred Mysteries: Biber's Roaary Sonats for Violin," Feb. 15, 16, 17 and 19 — ¡Hispania!: A Spanish-Mexican Journey," March 20 through 23 — "Bach's Easter Oratorio," April 25 through 28. Call 216-320-0012 or 800-314-2535, or visit apollosfire.org.
Bash on the Bay: a music fest featuring Hardy as one of the headliners, will Aug. 21 and 22 at Put-in-Bay Airport on South Bass Island. Visit bashonthebay.com.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Cut Worms, Ryder the Eagle, Simon & The Apparatus, Oct. 6; Bitchin Bajas, swisher, Oct. 6; Mssv, C-Level, Oct. 7; The Brook & The Bluff, Bendingo Fletcher, Oct. 7; Cam Cole, Oct. 8; Richard Shack and Friends, Oct. 8; Scott H. Biram, Oct. 10; Southern Culture on the Skids, The Woggles, Oct. 11; Dopapod, Tauk, Oct. 12; Brown Eyed Woman, Oct. 14; Lewsberg, Obnox, Wrong Places, Oct. 14; Chris Cresswell, Oct. 17; Dale Watson, Matt Hillyer, Oct. 18; Kiss the Tiger, The Buffalo Ryders, Oct. 18; Eggy, Oct. 19; Voices of the Land Acoustic Showcase with Joseph Figueroa (The Rosies), Alex Sclazo (False Teeth/Honeyland), Tessa Smith, Jack McLaughlin, Oct. 19; Squirrel Flower, Truth CLub, Oct. 20; Messa, Maggot Heart, Oct. 21; Zach Nugent's Dead Set, Oct. 22; Be Your Own Pet, A Giant Dog, Oct. 23; The Arcadian Wild, Oct. 24; Kings Kaleidoscope, Mike Mains & The Branches, Oct. 25; Grateful Dub (reggae-infused Grateful Dead tribute), Oct. 25; Daisychain, Lilieae, Buzz Balldrin, Oct. 26; Midnight, Black Death, Assault, Oct. 27; Dale Hollow, Oct. 29; Liliac, Oct. 31; Scream Queen Halloween Show featuring Songstress Jo, Girl Cologne, Blaire Blades & The Backstabbers, Oct. 31; Light Beams, Night Medicine, Wrong Places, Nov. 1; Walter Trout, Nov. 2; Chirp, Swerve, The Chewy Center, Nov. 2; Shane Smith & The Saints, Nov. 3; Corb Lund, Nov. 4; Ryan Montbleau Band, Nov. 4; Grateful Shred, Nov. 5; Noah Vonne, Bluphoria, Nov. 5; Screaming Females, Dusk, Nov. 8; Great Lakes Swimmers, Nov. 9; An evening with Mike Doughty and Ghost of Vroom, Nov. 11; The Hotelier, Foxing, Nov. 12; S.G. Goodman, Why Bonnie, Nov. 12; PISSE, Nov. 18; BoomBox, Nov. 19; Urban Heat, Rare DM, Nov. 30; Start Making Sense, Drew & the Blue, Dec. 2; Pokey LaFarge, Dec. 3; Angel Du$t, Candy, Dazy, Steve Marino, Dec. 6; Robert Jon & The Wreck, Dec. 7; Salami Rose Joe Louis, Dec. 10; Ruen Brothers, Dec. 13; Lung, Honeyland, The Brakes, Dec. 21; Barely Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), Jan. 20; Bumpin Uglies, Feb. 2 and 3; an evening with Keller Williams, Feb. 9; Jill Andrews, Feb. 22; Ty Segall, May 5. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.
Blossom Music Center: 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents Noah Kahan, May 28; NEEDTOBREATHE, Judah & the Lion, June 1. Call 330-920-8040 or visit livemu.sc/2QcbKUb.
Cleveland Orchestra: performing at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents "Tchaikovsky's Second Symphony," also featuring music by Mozard and Staud, with percussionist Christoph Sietzen, Oct. 5 through 7; "Mahler's Song of the Night," featuring Mahler's Symphony No. 7, with baritone Simon Keenlyside, Oct. 12 and 13; "Renée Fleming & Friends: Music from Beethoven to Previn," featuring music by Glass, Beethoven and Previn with soprano Renee Fleming, narrator Merle Dandridge, Emerson String Quartet and pianist Simone Dinnerstein, Oct. 15; "Hannigan Conducts Strauss," also featuring music by Hadyn, Vivier and Ligeti, with Barbara Hannigan conducting and soprano Aphrodite Patoulidou, Nov. 9 through 11; "Severance in Recital — Marc-André Hamelin: Schumann and Ravel," with with pianist Hamelin also performing music by Ives and R. Schumann, Nov. 19; "Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto," also featuring music by Tchaikovsky, with violinist Augustin Hadelich, Nov. 24 through 26; "Mahler's Fourth Symphony," also featuring music by Jolas, with soprano Lauren Snouffer, Nov. 30 through Dec. 2; "Elf in Concert" (full film with live orchestral underscore," Dec. 19 and 20; "Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet," also featuring the music of Anderson and Martinu, with pianists Katia Labèque and Marielle Labèque, Dec. 7 and 9; "Cyrus Chestnut & Friends: A Charlie Brown Christmas," with pianist Cyrus Chestnut, Dec. 8; Cleveland Orchestra Holiday concerts, Dec. 13 through 17 and 21 through 23; "The Miraculous Mandarin," featuring music by Křenek, Mahler and Bartók, Jan. 11 through 13; "Modern Classicist: Welser-Möst Conducts Prokofiev 5 and 2," also featuring music by Prokofiev and Webern, conducted by Franz Welser-Möst, Jan. 17 and 18 "Severance in Recital — Beethoven for Three: Leonidas Kavakos, Yo-Yo Ma, and Emanuel Ax," with violinist Kavakos, cellist Ma and pianist Ax, Feb. 1; "Beethoven's Fateful Fifth," also featuring music by Schubert, Feb. 9 through 11; "Ravel's Mother Goose," also featuring music by Ammann, Benjamin and Knussen, with countertenor Tim Mead and Women of The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, Feb. 15 and 17; "The Princess Bride" (full film with live orchestral underscore," Feb. 16; "Beethoven's Pastoral," also featuring music by Haydn, with cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras, Feb. 22 through 25; "Kanneh-Mason Plays Schumann," also featuring music by J.S. Bach/Webern and Hindemith, with pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason, Feb. 29 through March 2; "Brahms's Fourth Symphony," also featuring music by Weber and Zehavi, with piccolist Mary Kay Fink, March 7 through 9; "Severance in Recital — Yefim Bronfman: Chopin and Schubert," with pianist Bronfman also performing music by R. Schumann and Salonen, March 10; "Levit Plays Mozart," also featuring music by Bruckner, with pianist Igor Levit, March 14, 16 and 17; "Sibelius's Second Symphony," also featuring music by Rautavaara and Perry, with mezzo-soprano Josefina Maldonado, March 21 through 23; "City Noir," featuring music by Smith Debussy and Adams, with organist James McVinnie and saxophonist Timothy McAllister, April 4 and 6; "Elgar's Cello Concerto," also featuring music by Lopez and Walton, with baritone Thomas Hampson, cellist Sol Gabetta and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, April 11 through 13; "Severance in Recital — Evgeny Kissin and Matthias Goerne: Schumann and Brahms," with pianist Kissin and bariton Goerne, April 14; "Yuja Wang Plays Ravel and Stravinsky," with pianist Wang, April 18 through 20; "Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto," also featuring music by Chin and Bartok, with pianist Beatrice Rana, April 26 through 28; "Lang Lang Plays Saint-Saëns," also featuring music by Berlioz, with pianist lang, May 2 and 4; "Berloiz's Symphonie Fantastique," May 3; "Mozart's Magic Flute," directed by Nikolaus Habjan, with tenor Julian Prégardien, baritone Ludwig Mittelhammer, soprano Christina Landshamer and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, May 18, 24 and 26May 16, 18, 24 and 26; "Mozart's Gran Partita," also featuring music by Wagner and Reinvere, with violinist Leila Josefowicz and harpist Trina Struble, May 23 and 25. Call 216-231-7300 or visit ClevelandOrchestra.com.
Cleveland Pops Orchestra: presents its 2023-24 season, with shows starting at 8 p.m. at Severance Music Center — "A Night in Hollywood," Oct. 21 — "A Mediterranean Cruise," Nov. 18 — " A Tribute to the Beatles," Feb. 3 — "Champagne & Shamrocks," March 1 — "Broadway Rocks," April 12 — "A Tribute to Our Armed Forces," June 1; "Holiday Cheer!," 2 p.m. Nov. 26 at Playhouse Square's Connor Palace; "new Year's Eve: Concert & Party," 9 p.m. Dec. 31 at Severance Music Center. Visit ClevelandPops.com or call 216-765-7677.
Fine Arts Association: 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, presents The Brass Band of the Western Reserve (holiday concert), 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9; The Cliff Habian Trio (holiday concert), 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15. Call 440-951-7500 or visit fineartsassociation.org.
"Funk N Parables Show": featuring original music and funk classics performed by trumpeter and vocalist Tommy Lehman, bassist Walter Barnes Jr. and musical artist Minor Prophet Joél, will be Oct. 25 at Disciples Christian Church Cultural Arts Center, 3663 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights. Visit funknparables.eventbrite.com.
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents The Prince Experience, a prince tribute starring Gabriel Sanchez, Oct. 13; The Four Horsemen (Metallica tribute), Oct. 14; Emo Orchestra, Hawthorne Heights, Oct. 29; A.J Croce ("Croce Plays Croce"), Nov. 11; Ann Wilson of Heart, Tripsitter, Nov. 30. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, presents GlamGore: Holislay Spooktacular, Oct. 6; Murphy's Law, The Rumjacks, The Bar Stool Preachers, Oct. 7; Mustard Service, JW Francis, Oct. 8; Low Cut Connie, Oct. 11; Claudio Simonetti's GOBLIN performing the live score to a screening of Dario Argento's "Demons," Oct. 12; Cayucas, Matt Costa, Oct. 13; Nation of Language, Oct. 14; The Good Life, Doom Flower, Oct. 15; NONAME, Oct. 17; John-Allison Weiss, Oct. 18; Passafire, C-Level, Mellowman Funk, Oct. 19; Bob Mould (solo electric), Jason Narducy, Oct. 20; Carlos Jones, Oct. 21; Will Butler, Sister Squares, Oct. 22; Gilla Band, Oct. 23; Mudhoney, Hooveriii, Oct. 24; Sub:Merged and Vibe & Direct Present: Vibe In Horror, Oct. 28; Wish Queen "Saturnalia" Album Release Party with Radderall and tessas, Oct. 29; Skinny Lister, Pet Needs, Bandaid Brigade, Oct. 30; Nick Shoulders and The Okay Crawdad, Oct. 31; Ariel, Tallies, Bleeder Nov. 4; Beauty School Dropout, Not a Toy, Ava Maybee, Nov. 10; Lucero, Jason Boland and The Stragglers, Nov. 11; Brujeria, Pinata Protest, Nov. 24; Teenage Halloween, Grievance Club, Biitchseat, Dec. 7; Total Downer, Wish Queen, Charity Cunningham, Dec. 8; The Flatliners Present The Holiday Melee, Dec. 15; Horse Lords, Ka Baird, March 14. Call 216-321-5588 or visit grogshop.gs.
House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Wheeler Walker J., Oct. 6; NoCap, Lil Poppa, ITS HAB, Oct. 8; VALLEY, Oct. 9; The Wonder Years, Anxious, Sweet Pill, Oct. 11; Jean Dawson, Oct. 11; Moon Taxi, Oct. 12; We Came as Romans, Emmure, Bodysnatcher, Oct. 14; Stephen Sanchez, Oct. 15; TV Girl, Oct. 17; Danny Pellegrino, Oct. 18; Red Clay Strays, Oct. 19; Jessie Murph, Oct. 20; Boys Like Girls, State Champs, The Summer Set, Oct. 21; The Happy Fits, Windsor, Small Crush, Oct. 22; Southall, Oct. 23; FRENSHIP, Oct. 25; Big Bubble Rave — A Halloween Themed Spongebob Rave, Oct. 27; Hunter Hayes, Nov. 2; Be Our Gues t— A Disney DJ Night, Nov. 3; Chris Webby, Nov. 5; Coco Jones, Nov. 7; Zebra, Nov. 10; Dying Fetus, The Acacia Strain, Despised Icon, Nov. 14; Petey, Nov. 15; Tropidelic, The Elovaters, Shwayze, Nov. 17; Daniel Seavey, Nov. 18; Ekoostik Hookah, Nov. 24; Welshly Arms, Nov. 25; NEFFEX, Nov. 28 and 30; The Suicide Machinesm Against All Authority, Kill Lincoln, Dec. 1; Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Michigander, Arlie, Dec. 2; Jazz Is Dead, Dec. 3; Dirty Honey, Austin Meade, Dec. 9; Cold War Kids, Joe P, Feb. 26. Visit houseofblues.com/Cleveland.
Jim Wadsworth Productions: presents Nellie McKay, Oct. 20 at Mill on Main, 95 S. Main St., Oberlin, and Oct. 22 at Market Garden Brewery, 1948 W. 25th St., Cleveland; Dominick Farinacci & Spirit of the Groove, Oct. 29 at Market Garden Brewery, 1947 W. 25th St., Cleveland; John McCutcheon, Nov. 10 at Chagrin Falls Township Hall, 83 N. Main St.. Visit clickgobuynow.com/jwp.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Peter Yarrow, John Gorka, Oct. 7; Magpie, Oct. 8; The Robert Cray Band, Oct. 10; Jimmy Webb, Oct. 15; Andy Summers of The Police, Oct. 16; Coco Montoya, Oct. 20; Harry Chapin at 80: A Retrospective, Oct. 21; FIREFALL, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Nov. 5; Al Di Meola, Nov. 8; Donna the Buffalo, Nov. 9; Brian Henke's 22nd annual Woodchopper's Ball, Nov. 11; Jerry Douglas, Daniel Kimbro, Nov. 18; Over the Rhine, Dec. 1; Alex Bevan and Friends, Dec. 2; Preservation Hall Jazz Band (Creole Christmas show), Dec. 5; The Clarks, Dec. 9; Tab Benoit, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Dec. 13; Vienna Teng, Dec. 14; Macy Gray, Dec. 16; Red Wanting Blue, Dec. 29; Dervish, March 11; Madeleine Peyroux, May 2. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
Les Delices: a group performing music from the French Baroque, presents "Noel Noel," Dec. 20 through 22; "Songs of Orpheus," March 8 through 10; "Seasons Transformed," April 12 through 14. Visit lesdelices.org.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents The Edwards Twins, Oct. 8; That Arena Rock Show, Oct. 13; The Pittsburgh Tamburitzans, Oct. 15; Stars of the Sixties featuring Herman's Hermits' Peter Noone, Oct. 20; Mr. Speed (Kiss tribute), Oct. 21; Saving Abel, Oct. 28; Zoso The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience, Nov. 2; Dailey & Vincent, Nov. 10; Cash & The Killer (tribute to Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis), Nov. 18; The Prince Experience, Nov. 25; The Motortown All-Stars' "A Motown Christmas," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8; "A Merry Country Christmas," Dec. 9; The Jersey Beach Boys, Feb. 10; Celtic Angels Ireland, March 3; The Guess Who, April 26. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Masonic Cleveland: 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Violent Femmes, Oct. 9; Ty Dolla $ign, Symba, Leon Thomas, Oct. 14; Led Zeppelin 2, Oct. 19; Yes, Oct. 20; Bad Religion, Oct. 21; My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, Nov. 2; Susto, Nov. 3; Mac Sabbath, Nov. 5. Visit MasonicCleveland.com.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Brian Setzer Rockabilly Riot!, Oct. 6; Gladys Knight, Oct. 12; BAT: The Official Meat Loaf Celebration, featuring Meat Loaf's original band and more, Oct. 13; Engelbert Humperdinck, Oct. 21; "Neil Zaza's One Dark Night...A Rock Symphony of The Macabre!," Oct. 27; Great White, Slaughter, Oct. 28; Aaron Lewis (acoustic), Nov. 16; The O'Jays, Nov. 18; Chris Isaak, Nov. 24; Bret Michaels, Nov. 25; The Marshall Tucker Band The Georgia Thunderbolts, Dec. 7; Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes, Dec. 9; Extreme, Living Colour, Feb. 3; Johnny Mathis, Feb. 10. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Drag Brunch featuring Veranda L'Ni & Friends, Oct. 8; Jake Shimabukuro, Oct. 10; Tablao Flamenco, Oct. 12; Sinatra Brunch with Patrick Lynch, Oct. 15; Tom Petty Brunch featuring Shadow of Doubt, Oct. 15; Tannahill Weavers, Oct. 18; Neil Young tribute by Broken Arrow, Oct. 19; Stevie Wonder Night with The Reid Project, Oct. 20; Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute by Bayou County, Oct. 21; Neil Diamond Brunch featuring The Diamond Project, Oct. 22; Yacht Rock Brunch with Still Standing, Oct. 22; Professor Louie and The Crowmatix, Oct. 27; Tuper Troupers (ABBA tribute), Oct. 27; Billy Joel Brunch with 52nd Street Stranger, Oct. 29; Eagles Brunch with Out of Eden, Oct. 29; Carlos Jones+, The Ark Band, Nov. 3; Beatles Brunch with The Sunrise Jones, Nov. 5; DakhaBrakha, Nov. 8; Eric Roberson, Nov. 9 and 10; Blues Brunch with Travis Haddix Blues band, Nov. 12; Louis Prima Jr. & The Witnesses, Nov. 16; Dueling Pianos Night with Cleveland Keys, Nov. 17; Michael Sonata & Dave Banks Big Band, Nov. 17; Ronnie Baker Brooks, Nov. 18; Taylor Swift Brunch with The Ladies Night Band, Nov. 19; CSNY Brunch with Long Time Gone, Nov. 19; The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, The Hooten Hallers, Nov. 19; Sozzle, Nov. 22; Toronzo Cannon, Nov. 24; Allman Brothers tribute by Revival ABB, Nov. 24; Music & Friends Garage Sale Holiday Edition, Nov. 25; The Jersey Beat Band, Nov. 25; Riviera Paradise, Nov. 25; Sparkly Bows & Mistletoe with The Reflections (holiday brunch), Nov. 26; Jimmy Buffett Brunch by Cheeseburgers In Paradise, Nov. 26; Siberian Solstice, Nov. 26; Rachel Brown's Holiday Brunch, Dec. 3; Peter Mayer, Dec. 5; Stephen Kellogg, Dec. 6; Polka Night Before Christmas, hosted by Chardon Polka Band, Dec. 8; Polka Brunch with Santa & Krampus, hosted by Chardon Polka Band, Dec. 9; Elvis Brunch ~ Blue Christmas, Dec. 10; Christmas in the Heartland — a fundraiser for UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital featuring the music of the Michael Stanley band by In The Heartland, Dec. 10; Neil Diamond Christmas Tribute, featuring The Diamond Project, Dec. 17; A Charlie Brown Holiday Tribute with The Cliff Habian Trio, Dec. 23; Frank Amato's Christmas Jam, featuring The Cleveland All-Stars (roceeds to benefit The Autism Society of Greater Cleveland), Dec. 23; Dixon's Violin, Dec. 28; The Geroge Martins present "Revolver," Dec. 29; Lynyrd Skynyrd Brunch with Mister Breeze, Jan. 7; Martin Sexton, Jan. 11; E5C4P3 (Journey tribute), Jan. 27. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Oberlin College & Conservatory: presents Oberlin's Artist Recital Series, with performances at 7:30 p.m. in Finney Chapel, 90 N. Professor Street — Seraph Brass, Oct. 13 — Jeremy Denk, piano, Nov. 30 — Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar, Feb. 10 — Artemis, March 13 — Silkroad Ensemble: Uplifted Voices, April 26; Imani Winds 7:30 p.m. March 7 in Warner Concert Hall. Call 440-775-8160 or 800-371-0178 or visit oberlin.edu/artsguide.
Our Lady of Peach Church: 12601 Shaker Blvd., Cleveland, presents The Schantz Organ Dedication Recital, featuring Todd Wilson, curator of the organ at Severance Hall, 4 p.m. Oct. 8. Visit OLPChurch.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Raphael Saadiq Revisits Tony! Toni! Toné!, Oct. 8; Tommy Emmanuel, Oct. 12; Casting Crowns, Oct. 13; The Temptations, The Four Tops, Oct. 15; "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Live in Concert, Oct. 21; Dirty Dancing in Concert, Oct. 22; Straight No Chaser, Dec. 2. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Eagles, Steely Dan, Oct. 17; Kiss, Oct. 22; Pink, Grouplove, Kidcutup, Nov. 8; Depeche Mode, Nov. 10; Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Dec. 22 (two shows); Madonna, Feb. 8 (new date). Call 888-894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Severance Music Center: 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Hispanic Heritage Month Concert, featuring Sammy DeLeon y su Orquesta, 7 p.m. Oct. 14. Call 216-231-1111 or 800-686-1141 or visit ClevelandOrchestra.com.
The Singers' Club of Cleveland: presents "The Music We Sing," 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland, 3630 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights. Call 216-556-4405 or visit singersclub.org.
Snowbelt Musical Arts Association: presents the Lake Effect Concert Band, "American Portraits," a "program of music that reflects the landscapes, history, and people of America, 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at Harvey High School, 200 W. Walnut Ave., Painesville; the 2023-2024 Snowbelt Symphony Orchestra season, with performances starting at 4 p.m. — "Brilliant Baroque," Oct. 22 at New Promise Church — "Joy to the World!," Lake Catholic High School — "Simply Strings ... And Tuba," Feb. 18 at New Promise Church — "Beethoven's First," April 21 at New Promise Church. Call 440-296-9610, visit SnowbeltMusical.org or email info@snowbeltmusical.org.
Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents a concert by the Civic Orchestra featuring works by Mozart and Beethoven, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 in Hoke Theatre; Elisabeth Kufferath (Signature Recital Series), 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 in Cirigliano Studio Theatre; Guitars for Girls (Random Acts Series," a fundraiser concert for the Susan G. Komen Foundation featuring Matt Stell and guest Meghan Patrick, hosted by WGAR's Wazz & Carletta, 7 p.m. Oct. 25. Call 440-366-4040 or visit StockerArtsCenter.com.
Tri-C Classical Piano Series: presents Jan Bartoš, showcasing composers from his native Czech Republic, Oct. 8 in the Cleveland Museum of Art's Gartner Auditorium, 1150 East Blvd. Visit tri-c.edu/arts-and-entertainment.
Tuesday Musical: with performances at 7:30 p.m. at EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron, presents Cuarteto Latinoamericano's "Mexico, A Musical Journey," Oct. 24; Akropolis Reed Quintet, Nov. 7; holiday concert by The King's Singers, Dec. 5; Aaron Diehl Trio, Feb. 13; Kyiv Virtuosi Symphony Orchestra, March 12; Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, April 20. Call 330-761-3460 or visit TuesdayMusical.org.
Nightlife
At Witz End: 38501 Lake Shore Blvd., Willoughby, presents Phil n The Blanks (classic rock), 9 p.m. Oct. 7. Call (440) 942-6520
Ferrante Winery and Ristorante: 5585 N. River Road W., Geneva, presents Bob Potts solo, 5 p.m. Oct. 6; Anthony Gregorie, 5 p.m. Oct. 7; Tri Tones Surf & Rock Band, 2 p.m. Oct. 8; Mark Morris, 5 p.m. Oct. 13; Don Perry Duo, 5 p.m. Oct. 14; Danny Pugliese, 2 p.m. Oct. 15; Don Perry Duo, 5 p.m. Oct. 20; Uncharted Course, 5 p.m. Oct. 21; Mark Morris, 2 p.m. Oct. 22; Mitch Larson, 5 p.m. Oct. 27; 2-Kings, 5 p.m. Oct. 28. Call 440-466-8466 or visit ferrantewinery.com.
Parks
Lake Metroparks Farmpark: 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents 3-acre Corn Maze,in which Donkey Kong and the 8-bit villains have stolen all of Pac-Man's cherries and then hidden them in the maze, through Oct. 15 (Tuesday through Sunday ); Corn & Pumpkin Weekend, in which guests can husk, shell and grind corn while young visitors make handmade corn husk dolls and paint pumpkins to take home and more, Oct. 7 and 8; Halloween Drive-thru (tickets required, Oct. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29. Call 440-256-2122 or 800-366-3276, or visit goto.lakemetroparks.com/farmpark.
Lorain County Metro Parks: presents Halloween Fair, a family-friendly "spooktacular" event that includes the haunted walking trail, with the pumpkin lagoon, train rides, food booths, games and more, 4 to 10 p.m. Oct. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 at Carlisle Reservation, 12882 Diagonal Road, Lagrange. Visit loraincountymetroparks.com.
Theater
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents; "Cat's-Paw," by William Mastrosimone, through Oct. 22 in Studio Theater; "It's a Madhouse!" (youth theater), by Todd Wallinger, Oct. 26 through 29 in Senney Theater; "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Dec. 1 through 30 in Senney Theater; "Going Medieval: A Ye Olde Comedy" (youth theater), written and directed by Rachel Spence, Dec. 8 through 17 in Studio Theaer; "Ride the Cyclone, wth music, book and lyrics by Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond, Feb. 9 through 25 in Senney Theater; "Mean Girls: The High School Version" (youth theater), March 15 through 24 in Senney Theater; "Jitney," by August Wilson, April 5 through May 5 in Studio Theater; "The Wizard of Oz" (youth theater), by L. Frank Baum, May 10 through 19 in Senney Theater; "A Doll's House, Part 2," by Lucas Hnath, May 31 through June 30, 2024 in Studio Theater; "Beautiful, the Carole King Musical," with book by Douglas McGrath and music by Stephen Flaherty, July 12 through Aug. 11, 2024 in Senney Theater. Call 216-521-2540 or visit beckcenter.org.
Blank Canvas Theatre: 1305 W. 78th St., Suite 211, Cleveland, presents "Zombie Prom," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 7 p.m. Sundays Oct. 20 through Nov. 4. Call 440-941-0458 or visit BlankCanvasTheatre.com.
Broadway in Akron: a series at E.J. Thomas Hall in conjunction with Playhouse Square, presents "Pretty Woman: The Musical," Oct. 17 and 19; "Mean Girls," Nov. 13 and 14; "The Cher Show," Jan. 30 and 31; "CLUE," April 23 through 25. Call 330-253-2488 or visit broadwayinakron.com.
Clague Playhouse: 1371 Clague Road, Westlake, presents "The 39 Steps," adapted by Patrick Barlow from the John Buchan novel, through Oct. 8 (8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays). Call 440-331-0403 or visit ClaguePlayhouse.org.
Cleveland Play House: Performing at Playhouse Square, presents "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein," by David Catlin, Oct. 21 through Nov. 12; "Black Nativity," by Langston Hughes," Dec. 1 through 16 in the Allen Theatre; "The Play That Goes Wrong," by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields and Jonathan Sayer, Feb. 10 through March 3 in the Allten Theatre; "Amadeus," by Peter Shaffer," April 6 through 28 in the Outcalt Theatre; "In the Heights," with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and book by Quiara Alegria Hudes, May 11 through June 9 in the Allen Theatre. Call 216-241-6000 or visit clevelandplayhouse.com.
Cleveland Public Theatre: 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents its 2023-24 season, "Making Waves" — "Our Lady of Common Sorrows" (world premiere), written and directed by Jaiie Dayo Aliya, Oct. 19 through Nov. 4 in James Levin Theatre — "The Outstretched Hand," jointly created by Raymond Bobgan and Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi, Nov. 15 through 19 in Gordon Square Theatre — "Alter," by Tania Benites, a co-production with Teatro Público de Cleveland, Feb. 8 through 24 in James Levin Theatre — "Requiem" (US premiere), by Hanoch Levin, March 14 through April 6 in Gordon Square Theatre — "Funny, Like an Abortion" (world premiere), by Rachel Bublitz, April 25 through May 11 in James Levin Theatre; Teatro Público De Cleveland's Debut de Piezas Teatrales: Festival de Lecturas (A New Play Festival), Dec. 1 through 3 in the James Levin Tehatre — "Tease the Season: A Burlesque Holiday Spectacular," Dec. 7 through 10 in Gordon Square Theatre. Call 216-631-2727 or visit cptonline.org.
convergence-continuum: 2438 Scranton Road, Cleveland, presents "The Grown-Up," by Jordan Harrison, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays Oct. 13 through Nov. 4. Call 216-687-0074 or visit convergence-continuum.org.
Dobama Theatre: 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, presents "Make Believe," by Bess Wohl, Oct. 6 through 29; "Little Women," adapted by Heather Chrisler, Dec. 1 through 30; "In the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen," by Terry Guest, Jan. 26 through Feb. 18; "Something Clean," by Selena Fillinger, March 8 through 30; "Significant Other," by Joshua Harmon," April 26 through May 19. Call 216-932-3396 or visit dobama.org.
Ensemble Theatre: performing on the campus of Notre Dame College in South Euclid, presents "The Island," by Athol Fugard, John Kani and Winston Ntshona," Oct. 27 through Nov. 12; "Mother Courage and Her Children," by Bertolt Brecht (translated by Tony Kushner), Feb. 9 through 25; "The Prospect of Equality," by Rachel Zake," May 24 through June 9. Call 216-321-2930 or visit EnsembleTheatreCle.org.
Fine Arts Association: 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, presents "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka," Nov. 24 through Dec. 17; "Cats," Feb. 16 through 25; "Footloose," June 7 through 23. Call 440-951-7500 or visit fineartsassociation.org.
Great Lakes Theater: at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, presents "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812," through Oct. 8; "Dracula: The Bloody Truth, Oct. 20 through Nov. 5. Call 216-241-6000 or visit greatlakestheater.org.
Karamu House: 2355 E. 89th St., Cleveland, presents "Clyde's," by Lynn Nottage, through Oct. 15; "Black Nativity," by Langston Huges," Dec. 1 through 17; "The Breakfast at the Bookstore," by Lisa Langford, Jan. 26 through Feb. 18; "It Happened in Atlanta," March 8 through 30; "Choir Boy," April 26 through May 19. Call 216-795-7070 or visit KaramuHouse.org.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents "A Fugitive's Lesson," through Oct. 28; "The Wiz," through Oct. 22; "The Book of Mormon," Oct. 24 through 29; "Girl From the North Country," Oct. 31 through Nov. 19; "Mrs. Doubtfire," Jan. 9 through 28; "Funny Girl," Feb. 20 through March 10; "Company," April 30 through May 19; "Back to the Future," June 11 through July 7; "MJ the Musical," July 16 through Aug. 11, 2024. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Silhouette Productions: presents "Once Upon a Mattress," 7 p.m. Oct. 13, 14, 20 and 21 and 2 p.m. Oct. 15 and 22 at Shore Cultural Centre, 291 E. 222nd St., Euclid. Call 216-219-3630.
Misc.
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Watcher Podcast: Ghost Files, Oct. 8; "UNDERTAKER 1 deadMAN SHOW," featuring former WWE star The Undertaker, Nov. 10; MeatEater Live, Dec. 13; Jimbo's Drag Circus, March 2. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents Pints and Pies, featuring 100 beers, food and more, Oct. 13. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents BrewDog Halloween Bingo, Oct. 30; Beachland Holiday Flea, Dec. 16. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.
The Big Bounce America 2023 tour: featuring "The World's Largest Bounce House," at 16,000 square feet, continues Oct. 6 through 8. Visit thebigbounceamerica.com/blog/event/cleveland.
Candytopia: a "nationally acclaimed, sweet interactive wonderland" featuring 14 interactive environments over 19,000 square feet, runs through Dec. 31 at Legacy Village in Lyndhurst (located between Dick's Sporting Goods and Ethan Allen). Visit Candytopia.com.
Christmas Connection: featuring more than 500 exhibitors, holiday music and more, will be Nov. 17 through 19 at the I-X Center, One I-X Center Drive, Cleveland. Visit ClevelandChristmasConnection.com.
Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents Western Reserve Herb Society Herb Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 14; Bootanical Bash, a family-friendly event featuring "ghoulish" games, activities and more, noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 22. Call 216-721-1600 or visit cbgarden.org.
Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society: 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, presents "Fashion After Dark," which aims to "simulate the atmosphere of an evening on Euclid Avenue near the end of the 19th century with immersive lighting and sound," through June 30. Visit WRHS.org.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, presents Trick-or-Treat Fest, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays through Sundays Oct. 6 through 29. Call 216-661-6500 or visit clemetzoo.com.
Cleveland Pizza Week: with participating restaurants baking up "their own spin on the wheel — from signature pies to secret menu specialties and more — will be Nov. 6 through 12. Visit clevelandpizzaweek.com.
Cleveland Public Theatre: 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents Día De Muertos, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 4 at the CPT campus. Call 216-631-2727 or visit cptonline.org.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum:10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, presents "Top Brass," featuring Fred Crawford's collection as it was when this museum's predecessor—The Thompson Auto Album—first opened in 1943, through Oct. 8. Visit thecrawfordmuseum.org.
Disney Animation — Immersive Experience: a collaboration of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the producer of "Immersive Van Gogh," featuring projections and music pertaining to Disney classics (and now offering some sensory-friendly views(, runs through Oct. 9 at Lighthouse Artspace Cleveland, 850 E. 72nd St., Cleveland. Visit lighthouseimmersive.com/disney/cleveland.
Downtown Cleveland Inc.: presents first Fall Fest at North Coast Harbor, featuring "different experiences for the whole family, embracing the vibrant colors and festive atmosphere of fall while indulging in classic seasonal treats and activities," Family Fall Day, 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 7 and HipHay Hooray & Bright Nights, 2 to 8 p..m. Oct. 14 at Voinovich Bicentennial Park; WinterLand kickoff featuring a tree lighting, Nov. 25 at Playhouse Square. Visit downtowncleveland.com or email dtcle@downtowncleveland.com.
Fields United Methodist Church: 34077 Lorain Road, North Ridgeville, presents 33rd annual Craft Bazaar, featuring many crafters with seasonal, fall, and Christmas items, door prizes, a bake sale and more, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 14. Call 440-327-8753 or visit fieldsumc.org.
Greater Cleveland Aquarium: 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, presents Pumpkins & Piranhas, a family celebration framed around exploring Lake "Eerie" and the deep "boo" sea, 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26 through 29. Call 216-862-8803 or visit GreaterClevelandAquarium.com.
Hale Farm & Village: 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, presents Harvest Festival, Oct. 7, 8, 14 and 15. Call 330-666-3711 or visit halefarm.org.
Harvest in the Harbor: An Ashtabula Local Food Fest: a free event featuring several businesses, will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 8 on Bridge Street. Visit ashtabulalocalfoodfestival.org.
Holden Arboretum: 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, presents Kalberer Emergent Tower & Murch Canopy Walk, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays through October; Fall Forest Fest: Pumpkins & Potions," featuring food trucks, live performances, spooky story time, palm and tarot card readings and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in October, with special events on different weekends — Fall Wagon Rides, Oct. 7 and 8 — Costumes & Canines, Oct. 14 and 15 — Professional Pumpkin Carving, Oct. 21 and 22 — Flannels & Flights, Oct. 28 and 29; Artisans at the Arboretum, an outdoor marketplace featuring food and music, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 4 and 5. Visit holdenarb.org.
Lake Side Flea + Classic Car Show: featuring more than 40 ventdors, food trucks, live music, donation-based beach yoga by Harmony Studios (benefiting WomenSafe), fall actified, a "Chalk Fest Fundraiser" and more, will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14 at Headlands Beach State Park, 9601 Headlands Road, Mentor. Visit morganbukovec.com/lake-side-flea.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents Haunted Illusions starring David Caserta, Oct. 22. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Medfest in Midtown: a fundraiser featuring a farm-to-table family-style dinner, music by Eddie Roberts & The Lucky Strokes and more, will be Oct. 7 at the Agora, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Email medfest@medworksusa.org.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Ancient Aliens LIVE, Nov. 2: Darren Chrss — "A Very Darren Chrissmas," Dec. 15. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents "Cleveland's Amazing Role in the Underground Railroad," Oct. 12 — "Mike Polk's Twisted Takes on Historic CLE Photos," Oct. 18 — "Cleveland Ghost Stories," Oct. 26 — "Cleveland: Polkatown USA," Nov. 2 — "The Greatest Cleveland Concert Stories! — Jules Belkin, Fran Belkin, David Spero, Janet Macoska, & Deanna Adams," Nov. 9 — "My Scariest Night as an Investigative Reporter — Leon Bibb, Paul Orlousky, & Carl Monday," Nov. 16 — "Mike Polk's Twisted Takes on Historic CLE Photos," Nov. 30; Drag Bingo with Veranda L'Ni — Elvira Edition, Oct. 28; A Night of Magic with Michael Kent, Nov. 3. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Painesville Railroad Museum: 475 Railroad St., presents a fundraiser for the museum, 3 p.m. Oct. 21. Call 216-470-5780 or visit painesvillerailroadmuseum.org.
Playhouse Square: Euclid Avenue, downtown Cleveland, presents "Mummies of the World: The Exhibition," which is "the largest exhibition of real mummies and related artifacts ever assembled" that offers "a never-before-seen collection of naturally and intentionally preserved mummies, Thursdays through Sundays through Jan. 28 in The Corner Gallery, 1305 Euclid Ave.; "Pod Meets World LIVE: The Kids Wanna Jump! Tour," Oct. 13. Visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's The Greatest Show On Earth, Oct. 6 through 8; WWE Monday Night Raw, featuring "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes," Dec. 11; Harlem Globetrotters, Dec. 28; Monster Jam Arena Championship Series East, Feb. 16 through 18. Call 888-894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Stadium Grill: 8330 Tyler Blvd., Mentor, is hosting a benefit for longtime bartender Debbie Balint, 1 p.m. Oct. 8. Call 440-205-4745 or visit gostadiumgrill.com.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens: 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, presents Ohio Mart, its artisan craft feature, Oct. 5 through 8. Call 330-315-3287 or visit StanHywet.org.
Steele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub: 348 Mentor Ave. Painesville, presents Murder Mystery Dinner, Oct. 28, Nov. 10; Spooky Stories by The Haunted Housewives, Oct. 26; public guided tour, Dec. 12. Call 440-639-7948 or visit SteeleMansion.com.
Tri-C High School Rock Off: will be Saturdays Feb. 3, 10 and 17, with The Final Exam on March 2, at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Visit RockHall.com/rockoff.
William N. Skirball Writers Center Stage Series: with all events beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Maltz Performing Arts Center, presents Michelle Zauner ("Crying in H Mart"), Oct. 19; Henry Winkler ("Being Henry: The Fonz ... and Beyond"), Nov. 9; Hernan Diaz ("In the Distance," "Trust"), March 7; Rebecca Makkai ("The Great Believers," "I Have Some Questions for You"), April 10; Imani Perry ("Heavy," "Long Division") and Kiese Laymon ("Breathe: A Letter to My Sons," "South to America: A Journey Below the Mason Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation"), May 7. Visit bit.ly/wnswcss-23-24.
Wolstein Center: 2000 Prospect Ave., presents Cirque du Soleil's "Corteo," Nov. 22 through 26. Call 877-468-4946 or visit wolsteincenter.com.
