Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. An extended version can be found Make submissions for consideration via email to [email protected] or [email protected]. 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 & Experience 2024,” a visual arts exhibition, through Nov. 1; the work of visual artist Sean Wheeler, through Jan. 24 in the Music Cereative Arts Thearapy Building Armory Gallery. Call 216-521-2540, or visit beckcenter.org.
Canton Museum of Art: 1001 Market Ave. N., Canton, presents”Christkindl Markt 2024: Juried Fine Arts & Crafts Show,” Nov. 8 and 9. Call 330-453-7666 or visit CantonArt.org.
Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents Artwork by Eileen Dorsey, Sep. 13 through Oct. 27 in the Eppig Gallery; artwork by Planet Joy, through Oct. 27 in the Perennial Playspace. Call 216-721-1600, or visit cbgarden.org.
Cleveland Institute of Art: 11610 Euclid Ave., presents “An Illusion of Loveliness,” a series of print by Jamie Brinker, a senior majoring in painting and printmaking, through Oct. 28 at Deep Dive Art Projects, 423 E. 156th St., Cleveland (call 216-973-1986 for an appointment). Call 216-421-7407 or visit CIA.edu/events.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents “Rose B Simpson: Strata,” through April 13; “Picturing the Border,” through Jan. 5; “The Dancing Brush: Ming Dynasty Calligraphers and Eccentrics,” through March 2; “Demons, Ghosts, and Goblins in Chinese Art,” through Feb. 2; “Temples and Worship in South Asia,” through March 9; “From the Earth through Her Hands: African Ceramics,” through Sept. 21, 2025; “Imagination in the Age of Reason,” through March 2; “Pattern and Decoration in Royal Art of the Joseon Dynasty,” through March 30; “Reinstallation of Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan,” through Oct. 12, 2025; Artist in the Artrium — “Spooky Sketches, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 19; “Arts of the Maghreb: North African Textiles and Jewelry,” Nov. 10 through Oct. 12, 2025; “Picasso and Paper,” Dec. 8 through March 23. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Kent State University Museum: 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent, presents “Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman: Dazzling Day and Nigh,” through July 28; “On My Mind: CONSTRUCTIONS/RIFFS/DRAWINGS/MONOPRINTS,” a solo exhibition by Ohio-based artist Nancy Crow, “a pioneer in contemporary quiltmaking,” through Dec. 15. Call 330-672-3450 or visit kent.edu/museum.
Museum of Contemporary Art (moCa) Cleveland: 11400 Euclid Ave., presents summer/fall exhibitions running through Dec. 29 — “Skinchangers; Begotten of My Flesh,” by Ruben Ulises and Rodriguez Montoya | “Message From Our Planet,” digital art from the Thoma Collection | “A PLACE meant,” addressing alternative and sustainable approaches to accessible housing. Call 216-421-8671 or visit mocacleveland.org.
Melanie Peck: presents “Respect the Locals,” an exhibition of her art focusing on endangered and endemic species, through October at Morley Library in Painesville. Visit melaniepeck.art/work.
Sculpture Center: 12210 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Bun Stout, through Nov. 2; Jova Lynne, Feb. 28 through April 26; Hagudeza Rullán-Fantauzzi, Feb. 28 through April 26; Federico Cuatlacuatl, Sept. 12, 2025 through Nov. 8, 2025; Federico Cuatlacuatl, Sept. 12, 2025 through Nov. 8, 2025; Joey Quinones, Nov. 21, 2025 through Jan. 17, 2026. Call 216-229-6527 or visit sculpturecenter.org.
Spaces Gallery: 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland, presents the opening of “Crystalscape: An Archive of Relation,” a “community-driven collaboration and installation representative of a living archive of queer life in Cleveland, 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 25. Call 216-621-2314 or visit spacesgallery.org.
Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents “TRAN-SCEN-DEN-TAL,” featuring work by Amelia Casiano and Bruno Casiano, through Nov. 1 in the Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery (closing reception 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 1). Call 440-366-4040 or visit StockerArtsCenter.com.
Valley Art Center: 155 Bell St., Chagrin Falls, presents “In Touch: A Hands-On Exhibition,” featuring art meant to be experienced through touch, sound and movement, through Oct. 23; 53rd annual “Juried Art Exhibition,” Nov. 8 through Dec. 16. Call 440-247-7507 or visit valleyartcenter.org.
Children’s entertainment
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Children’s Theater Series — “Velveteen, a New Musical,” Oct. 26 and 27, with a sensory-friendly performance on Oct. 22. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Comedy
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Craig Ferguson, Nov. 3; Mitchell Tenpenny, Nov. 14; “O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy,” Dec. 7; Ali Siddiq, Dec. 14; Becky Robinson, March 14. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents Dane Cook, Oct. 24; Matt Mathews, April 5; Brian Regan, April 26. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Covelli Centre: 229 E. French St., Youngstown, presents Sebastian Maniscalco, Nov. 14. Call 800-745-3000 or visit covellicentre.com.
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Gary Owen, Oct. 18 through 20; Comedy Workshop Graduation Show, Oct. 23; Jourdain Fisher, Oct. 25 and 26; Dale Elliott Jr., Oct. 27; Arnez J, Nov. 1 through 3; Luenell, Nov. 8 and 9; Just Nesh & T. Murph, Nov. 10; David Lucas, Jan. 3 and 4. Call 216-696-4677 or visit ClevelandFunnyBone.com.
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents Adam Ray, Oct. 17 through 19; Michael Turner, Oct. 18; Gus Constantellis, Oct. 20; Sam Hyde and Million Dollar Extreme: LIVE, Oct. 23; Lucas Zelnick, Oct. 24; Maddie Wiener, Oct. 25 and 26; Mark Normand, Oct. 25 through 27; Jokes on You, Oct. 27; Two Dykes and a Mic, Oct. 30; Joe Briggs (taping), Nov. 1; Brian Simpson, Nov. 1 and 2; Tyler Fischer, Nov. 3; Geoffrey Asmus, Nov. 8 through 10; Jeff Leeson, Nov. 14; Billy Gardel, Nov. 15 through 17; “Stone Cold and the Jackal,” featuring Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson, Nov. 17; Sam Morril, Nov. 21 through 23; Mary Santora, Nov. 29 and 30; Uncle Lazer, Dec. 4; Casey Rocket, Dec. 15; Sean Patton, Dec. 20 and 21; Big Jay Oakerson, Jan. 2 through 4; Christopher Titus, March 16; Maria Bamford, April 6; Kevin Nealon, May 2 through 4; Chad Daniels, May 8. Call 216-736-4242 or visit pickwickandfrolic.com.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents David Cross, Sean Patton, Nov. 2. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Bored Teachers, Oct. 26; Chico Bean, Nov. 8. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Taylor Tomlinson, Oct. 25 and 26; Kevin Hart, Nov. 15; an evening with Jon Stewart, Nov. 22; Sarah Millican, June 7. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Sebastian Maniscalco, Feb. 7. Call 888-894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
TempleLive Cleveland Masonic: 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Couples Therapy, Oct. 19; Joe Sib, Oct. 26; Giggly Squad Live, Dec. 6; Sal Vulano, March 30. Visit templelive.com/cleveland.
Dance
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents Derek Hough’s “Dance for the Holidays,” Nov. 8; “Dancing With the Stars: Live! — 2025 Tour,” Feb. 5. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Cleveland Ballet: presents “Dracula” and “The Masque of the Red Death,” Oct. 18 and 19, at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre; “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 13 through 22 at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace; “Romeo and Juliet,” May 16 and 17 at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre. Visit Clevelandballet.com.
Film
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents”Rocky Horror Picture Show,” Oct. 19; “BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice,” Oct. 25; “Terrifier 2” and “Terrifier 3,” Nov. 1. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents “Wadjda,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in Hoke Theatre. Call 440-366-4040 or visit StockerArtsCenter.com.
Music
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents One Dark Night, Oct. 18; Die Antwoord, Oct. 19; Rise Against, Oct. 20; Lorna Shore, Oct. 24; BEAT: Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin and Danny Carey Performing 80s King Crimson, Oct. 25; Mushroomhead Halloween 2024, Oct. 26; KMFDM, Oct. 29; TVBOO, Oct. 31; GWAR, Nov. 1; The Genesis Show, Nov. 2; King Diamond, Nov. 6; Chayla Hope & CYO’s Low-Fi Mix Tape, Nov. 9; Wyatt Flores, Nov. 16; W.A.S.P., Nov. 19; Tropidelic, Nov. 23; Underoath, Nov. 30; Girl in Red, Dec. 4; Suki Waterhouse, Dec. 6; The Ghost Inside, Dec. 11; Trampled by Turtles, Nov. 12; Wish You WEre Here, Jan. 3 and 4; Nile & Six Feet Under, Jan. 23; ATLiens, Jan. 25; Feb. 10; Travis, Feb. 11; Faye Webster, March 7; Imminece, March 11; Morgan Wade, March 12; Bright Eyes, April 9; Dean Lewis, April 17; Danae Hays, April 25; Teddy Swims, May 20. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents Andre 3000, Nov. 2; Straight No Chaser, Dec. 13; “Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert,” Dec. 19. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Apollo’s Fire, The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra: presents “Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Cleveland Heights | 5 p.m. Oct. 20 at First United Methodist Church, Akron | 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Harkness Chapel, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland | 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Rocky River Presbyterian Church. Call 216-320-0012 or 800-314-2535, or visit apollosfire.org.
Bainbridge Swing Dance: at Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, presents Radio Rhythm IDOLS, Nov. 2 (lesson at 8 p.m., dance and live music at 9 p.m. Visit WillCraigProductions.com.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Cabaret of the Damned Burlesque Revue, Oct. 18; Bombargo, The Chewy Center, Oct. 18; The Joe Marcinek Band, Steve Horvath and Phriends, Oct. 19; Joshua Hyslop, Oct. 19; Osees, Iguana Death Cult, Oct. 20 (sold out); Minka, Post Saga, Oct. 23; Jessica Lea Mayfield, Good Morning Valentine, Oct. 24; Kyle Smith, Aaron Wolf, Oct. 24; Solon, Factual Brains, Oct. 25; The Shootouts, Thor Platter, Oct. 25; WCSB Halloween Ball with Mephiskapheles, Noun (Marissa Paternoster), Oct. 26; Scream Queens, Oct. 27; Strawberry Launch, Oct. 27; MALINDA, Oct. 28; Amy Rigby, Oct. 29; Dreamstreat, Craig Martini, Oct. 30; Into the Blue: Grateful Dead revival, Oct. 31; Brother Elsey, Wheelwright, Oct. 31; Shwayze, Sensamotion, Nov. 1; Deer Tick, Nov. 3; Northeast Ohio Drum & Music Jam, Nov. 7; Atta Boy, Nov. 8; BigXthaPlug, Ro$ama, Nov. 12; Killer Queen Revue: A Queen Burlesque Tribute, Nov. 16; Eric Slick, Twen, Nov. 18; The Stolen Faces, Nov. 23; Phora, Nov. 25; Star Wars Burlesque: The Tease Strikes Back, Dec. 6; Everything Yes, Dec. 12; Barely Dead, Dec. 13; Dopapod, Dec. 29; Rubblebucket, Hannah Mohan, Jan. 19; Natalie Jane, Jan. 28; Ron Pope, Feb. 26; Ty Segal (solo acoustic), April 22. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.
Blossom Music Center: 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents Sessanta V 2.0, featuring Primus, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle, May 25. Call 330-920-8040 or visit livemu.sc/2QcbKUb.
Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist: East Ninth Street and Superior Avenue, Cleveland, presents The Marian Consort, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Call 216-771-6666, ext. 5510, or visit SaintJohnCathedral.com/concerts.
Cleveland Institute of Music: presents its fall season — Academy Piano Recital, 5 p.m. Oct. 19 at Church of the Saviour | CIM INSIDERS, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in Mixon Hall | CIM Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Maltz Performing Arts Center | New Music Symposium, 4 p.m. Nov. 2 in Room 217 | Upper Academy Recital, 3 p.m. Nov. 3 at Church of the Saviour | New Music Ensemble, 4 p.m. Nov. 3 in Mixon Hall | CIM Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at Severance Music Center | CIM INSIDERS, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in Mixon Hall | CIM Opera Theater, 7 p.m. Nov. 16 and 3 p.m. Nov. 17 at Westfield Theatre, Playhouse Square | Lower Academy Recital, 3 p.m. Nov. 17 | CIM Chamber Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at Mentor High School Fine Arts Center | Academy Choirs and Orchestra Concert, noon Nov. 23 in Mixon Hall | Composition Department Recital, 4 p.m. Nov. 24 in Mixon Hall | Intensive Duo Concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 2 in Mixon Hall | Percussion Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 | Advanced Piano Trio Program Concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 6 in Mixon Hall | Brass & Woodwind Ensembles Concert I, 7 p.m. Dec. 7 in Mixon Hall | Upper Academy Recital, 3 p.m. Dec. 8 at Church of the Saviour | Brass & Woodwind Ensembles Concert II, 2 p.m. Dec. 8 in Mixon Hall | Advanced String Quartet Program Concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 9 | String & Piano Ensembles Concert I, 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Harkness Chapel | Continuing Education and Upper Academy Recital, 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at Church of the Saviour | String & Piano Ensembles Concert II, 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at Harkness Chapel | String & Piano Ensembles Concert III, 3 p.m. Dec. 12 at Harkness Chapel | String & Piano Ensembles Concert IV, 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at Harkness Chapel | Academy Showcase Recital, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in Mixon Hall | Academy Chamber Music Recital I, 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at | Church of the Saviour | Academy Chamber Music Recital II, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Church of the Saviour | Global Music Experience Concert, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 in Mixon Hall. Visit CIM.edu.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents Chamber Music in the Atrium: Musical Upcoming Stars in the Classics, 7 p.m. Oct. 23 in Ames Family Atrium; Chamber Music in the Galleries: CIM Guitar Studio, 6 to 7 p.m. in The Reinberger Gallery (Gallery 212). Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Cleveland Orchestra: performing at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Mahler’s Third Symphony,” with Klaus Mäkelä, conductor, Jennifer Johnston, mezzo-soprano and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and The Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and 18 and 8 p.m. Oct. 19; “Tan Dun Conducts Tan Dun, with Tan Dun, conductor (Cleveland Orchestra debut), Marc Damoulakis, percussion, and featuring Tan Dun’s “Water Concerto” (Cleveland Orchestra premiere) and music by Stravinsky, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 and 8 p.m. Nov. 2; Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Chirstmas,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1; “Beethoven Piano Concerto Cycle — Program 1,” with Igor Levit, piano, Augustin Hadelich, violin, and Julia Hagen, cello (Cleveland Orchestra debut), featuring Triple Concerto and Piano Concerto No. 3, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7; “Beethoven Piano Concerto Cycle — Program 2,” with Igor Levit, piano, featuring Piano Concerto No. 2 and Piano Concerto No. 4, 8 p.m. Nov. 9 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12; “Beethoven Piano Concerto Cycle — Program 3,” with Igor Levit, piano, featuring Piano Concerto No. 1 and Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, 8 p.m. Nov. 16 and 3 p.m. Nov. 17; “Mahler’s Song of the Earth,” with Limmie Pulliam, tenor, Iurii Samoilov, baritone, and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus also featuring music by Bernd Richard Deutsch, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22 and 8 p.m. Nov. 23; “Rhapsody in Blue,” with David Robertson, conductor, and Marc-André Hamelin, piano, also featuring music by Ellington and Copland, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, 8 p.m. Nov. 30 and 3 p.m. Dec. 1; “Gerstein in Recital,” a performance by Kirill Gerstein, piano, featuring music by R. Schumann, Francisco Coll, Ravel and Liszt, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall; “Ax Plays Mozart,” with Pablo Heras-Casado, conductor, and Emanuel Ax, piano, also featuring the music of Shostakovich, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 and 8 p.m. Dec. 7; Disney’s “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19; Canadian Brass, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23; “An American in Paris,” with Stéphane Denève, conductor, and Steven Banks, saxophone, featuring music by Milhaud, Guillaume Connesson, Poulenc and Gershwin, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9, 8 p.m. Jan. 11 and 3 p.m. Jan. 12; “Hahn Plays Brahms,” with Elim Chan, conductor, Hilary Hahn, violin, also featuring music by Lutosławski, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 and 17 and 8 p.m. Jan. 18; “Also sprach Zarathustra,” with Thomas Guggeis, conductor (Cleveland Orchestra debut), and Mark Kosower, cello, featuring music by R. Strauss, Dutilleux and Ravel, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7, 8 p.m. Feb. 8 and 3 p.m. Feb. 9; “Bruckner’s Seventh,” with Fabio Luisi, conductor, and Tim Mead, countertenor, also featuring music by Silvia Colasanti, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 and 15; “Adès Conducts Adès,” with Thomas Adès, conductor, Kelley O’Connor, mezzo-soprano, and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, featuring Adès’ “America: A Prophecy” (US premiere, TCO co-commission)” and music by Sibelius, Ives and Saariaho, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 and 8 p.m. Feb. 22; “Ólafsson & Wang In Recital,” a performance by Víkingur Ólafsson, piano, and Yuja Wang, piano, featuring music by several composers, 3 p.m. Feb. 23 In the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall; “Beethoven’s Eroica,” with Alan Gilbert, conductor, Leonidas Kavakos, violin, featuring music by Shostakovich, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28 and 8 p.m. March 1; “Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony,” with Seong-Jin Cho, piano, also featuring music by Ravel, 7:30 p.m. March 6 and 7 and 8 p.m. March 8 and 3 p.m. March 9; “Haydn & Strauss,” with Asmik Grigorian, soprano (Cleveland Orchestra debut), also featuring music by Janáček and Puccini, 7:30 p.m. March 13 and 8 p.m. March 15; “Prokofiev’s Fourth Symphony,” also featuring music by Haydn, 11 a.m. March 14; “Andsnes In Recital, a performance by Leif Ove Andsnes, piano, featuring the music of Grieg, Tveitt and Chopin, 7:30 p.m. March 27; Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther,” 7:30 p.m. March 28 and 29; “Bach’s Easter Oratorio,” with Bernard Labadie, conductor, Joélle Harvey, soprano, Adèle Charvet, mezzo soprano (Cleveland Orchestra debut), Andrew Haji, tenor (Cleveland Orchestra debut), Gordon Bintner, bass-baritone (Cleveland Orchestra debut) and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, 7:30 p.m. April 17 and 18 and 8 p.m. April 19; “Mozart & Elgar,” with Kazuki Yamada, conductor (Cleveland Orchestra debut), Francesco Piemontesi, piano, 7:30 p.m. April 24 and 25; “Kissin In Recital,” a performance by Evgeny Kissin, piano, featuring the music of Beethoven, Chopin and Shostakovich, 7:30 p.m. May 7 in the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall; “Mozart’s Great G Minor,” also featuring Allison Loggins-Hul’s “New Work” (world premiere, TCO co-commission) and music by Prokofiev, 7:30 p.m. May 8, 11 a.m. May 9 (no Prokofiev in matinee) and 8 p.m. May 10; “Janáček’s Jenůfa,” with Latonia Moore, soprano (Jenůfa), Pavol Breslik, tenor (Laca) (Cleveland Orchestra debut), Miles Mykkanen, tenor (Števa), Nina Stemme, soprano (Kostelnička) and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, 7 p.m. May 17 and 22 and 3 p.m. May 25; “Vox Humana,” with Sarah Aristidou, soprano (Cleveland Orchestra debut), Tony Sias, narrator, and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, featuring music by Poulenc, Bach, Ustvolskaya and Strauss, 7:30 p.m. May 23 and 8 p.m. May 24. Call 216-231-7300 or visit ClevelandOrchestra.com.
Covelli Centre: 229 E. French St., Youngstown, presents Rascall Flatts, Lauren Alain and Chris Lain, March 8. Call 800-745-3000 or visit covellicentre.com.
E.J. Thomas Hall: 198 Hill St., Akron, University of Akron, presents Vitamin String Quartet, playing the music of Taylor Swift, “Bridgerton” and more, Oct. 24. Visit uakron.edu/ej.
Ferrante Winery and Ristorante: 5585 N. River Road W., Geneva, presents Eric Andrews, 5 p.m. Oct. 18; 2-Kings, 5 p.m. Oct. 19; Mitch Larson solo, 2 p.m. Oct. 20; Uncharted Course, 5 p.m. Oct. 25; Mike Bsrker, Oct. 26; Denny Pegliese, 2 p.m. Oct. 27; Unchartered Course, 5 p.m. Nov. 2; Matt Carson, 5 p.m. Nov. 9; 2 Kings, 5 p.m. Nov. 16; Eric Andrews, 5 p.m. Nov. 23; Don Perry Duo, 5 p.m. Nov. 30. Call 440-466-8466 or visit ferrantewinery.com.
Firelands Symphony Orchestra: presents “Love in the Air,” a Valentine’s Day-themed concert, 7:30 p..m. Feb. 15 at Sawmill Creek and Resort; “Beethoven’s Ninth,” 7:30 p.m. March 22 at Sawmill Creek and Resort; “Made in America,” featuring violinist Andres Cardenes performing the Barber “Violin Concerto,” 7:30 p.m. May 24 at Sawmill Creek and Resort. Call 419-621-4800 or visit FirelandsSymphony.com.
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents The Legends of Rock featuring Don Jovi and Unchained, Oct. 25; The Stevie Ray Vaughan Experience, with Billy Evanochko in the starring role, Oct. 26; It Was 50 Years Ago Today (tribute to The Beatles), Nov. 9; Toast (Bread tribute), Nov. 15; Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Nov. 23; Charlie Berens, Jan 10; Burton Cummings, March 7; . Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, presents Evan Honer, Brendan Walter, Oct. 18; Brooke Candy, Namasenda, Oct. 19; Devin the Dude, Kamikaze Kenji, Oct. 20; Hinds, The Happy Return; Halloween Havok Featuring Willy J. Peso, Nuke Fanklin, Oct. 25; Pop Punk Halloween with Truss (Paramore), Grant (Weezer), Tall Grass (GreenDay), Oct. 26; DAniel Nunnelee, Hana Eid, Oct. 27; Dazeoween with The Daze, Fawx, Oct. 29; Fruitfly, Petalwave, Oct. 30; Cameron Esposito, Nov. 8. Call 216-321-5588 or visit grogshop.gs.
House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents That Arena Rock Show, Oct. 18; LoConti, Oct. 18; Wave Magnetic, Oct. 18; Mod Sun, lovelytheband, Oct. 19; Ohio Drivfters, Oct. 19; Chris Webby, Oct. 20; Inhaler, Oct. 22; Drive-By Truckers, Oct. 23; Cowboy Bebop LIVE, Oct. 24; Travelin’ Johnsons, Oct. 24; The HU, The Funeral Portrait, Oct. 25; Cyleena Johnson, Oct. 27 (canceled); Joju Blues, Oct. 31; Streetlight Manifesto, Nov. 1; Redwood Christian Ministries Presents: Beyond the Walls, Nov. 2; Livingston, Nov. 6; 42 Dugg, Nov. 8; Lyfe Jennings, Nov. 9; The Palmer Squares, Nov. 9; Peezy, Icewear Vezzo, Nov. 14; Fit for an Autopsy, Nov. 15; Allie X, Nov. 16; Animals as Leaders, Nov. 20; Luke Grimes, Nov. 21; Cozy Worldwide: Throwback and Current R&B/Hip Hop Party, Nov. 22; Senses Fall, Nov. 23; Welshly Arms, Nov. 29; Ekoostic Hookah, Nov. 30; Emyrson Flora, Nov. 30; Tanner Adell, Dec. 5; Start Making Sense, Dec. 6; Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band, Dec. 21; The Boys From the County Hell, Dec. 23; Red Wanting Blue, Dec. 27; The Vindys, Dec. 28. Visit houseofblues.com/Cleveland.
Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival: will be July 18 through 20 at Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield. Visit Inkcarceration.com.
Jacobs Pavilion: Nautica Entertainment Complex, West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland, presents Megan Moroney, June 14. Visit jacobspavilion.com.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Little Texas, Oct. 18; JD Simo & Luther Dickinson, Oct. 19; Martin Barre — “The History of Tull” Tour, Oct. 20; Both Sides now, featuring the music of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, Oct. 24; In the Heartland, playing the music of the Michael Stanley Band, Nov. 1; an evening with Jimmy Webb, Nov. 7; Woodchoppers Ball, Nov. 9; Patty Griffin, Hayes Carll & Lori McKenna, Nov. 10; Riders in the Sky, Nov. 11; Wishbone Ash, Nov. 15; The Tubes, Nov. 23; Coco Montoya & Ronnie Baker Brooks, Nov. 24; Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Nov. 29; The English Beat, Dec. 3; Justin Hayward, Dec. 5 and 6; The Empty Pockets, Dec. 7; Over the Rhine, Dec. 8; The Clarks, Dec. 14; Hot Tuna, Feb. 7; ZZ Ward, March 22. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
Les Delices: a group performing music from the French Baroque, presents “14th Century Avant-Garde,” Nov. 22 through 24; “A Moment’s Oblivion,” Feb. 22 and 23; “The Mermaid,” April 25 through 27. Visit lesdelices.org.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents A Tribute to the Tonight Show, Oct. 26; Yngwie Malmsteen, Nov. 8; Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown. Nov. 14; Deana Carter, Nov. 16; The Motortown All-Stars’ “A Motown Christmas,” Dec. 20; Tonight’s the Night, Jan. 25. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Oct. 19; Little Feet, Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel, Oct. 20; Jam for the Cure | In Celebration of American Cancer Society, featuring Stayin’ Alive – One Night of the Bee Gees, Oct. 25; Kenny G, Nov. 14; Warrant, Lita Ford, Nelson, Nov. 15; The Music of Pink Floyd performed by the Cleveland Pops featuring Conductor Brent Havens and vocalist Randy Jackson, Nov. 16; Collective Soul, Nov. 17; Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, Nov. 22; Aaron Lewis, Nov. 24; The Marshall Tucker Band, Jefferson Starship, Dec. 6; Doonnie Iris & The Cruiser, Dec. 7; Matteo Bocelli, Dec. 8; The Fab Four: USA Meets The Beatles, Dec. 20; Floyd Nation — celebrating 50 years of Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here,” Jan. 11; Mania: The ABBA Tribute, Feb. 7; Dream Theater, March 9. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents The Prince Project (tribute to Prince), Oct. 18; Tom Petty Brunch with Shadow Of Doubt, Oct. 20; Carbon Leaf, Oct. 20; Hey Monea, Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls, Oct. 23; Brown Eyed Women (all-female tribute to The Grateful Dead), Oct. 24; Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute by Riviera Paradise, Oct. 25; Drag Bingo Halloween Party with Veranda L’ Ni & Friends, Oct. 26; The Cars Brunch with Moving In Stereo, Oct. 27; Henry Mancini Centennial Brunch with The Dan Zola Orchestra, Oct. 27; Parker Millsap + Nat Myers, Oct. 27; Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore with The Guilty Ones, Oct. 31; Carlos Jones+ // The Ark Band, Nov. 1; The Dave Matthews Tribute Band, Nov. 2; Beatles Brunch with The Sunrise Jones, Nov. 3; Sinatra Brunch with Patrick Lynch & The Jazz Guys, Nov. 3; Pat McGee with Patrick McAloon, Nov. 3; Marc Roberge (O.A.R. frontman), Nov. 7 and 8; A Charlie Brown Holiday Tributeby Cliff Habian Trio, Nov. 8 (two shows); Santana Tribute by Evil Ways Band, Nov. 9; Yacht Rock Brunch by Still Standing, Nov. 10; Drag Brunch featuring Veranda L’Ni & Friends, Nov. 10; Marquee Productions Talent “Spooktacular” Showcase, a benefit for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Nov. 10; The Music of Simon & Garfunkel by Swearingen & Kelli, Nov. 14; Shemekia Copeland, Nov. 14; Frankie Scinta, Nov. 15; Stevie Wonder tribute by The Reid Project, Nov. 15; Maura Rogers & The Bellows/Doug McKean & The Stuntmen Nov. 16; Blues Brunch with Travis Haddix, Nov. 17; Lynyrd Skynyrd Brunch with Mister Breeze, Nov. 17; The Trouble Notes, Nov. 17; Motown & More, Nov. 22; Tropical Cleveland’s Hot Latin Dance Party, Nov. 23; CSNY tribute by Long Time Gone, Nov. 23; George Michael Brunch featuring Dane Vannatter, Nov. 24; Jimmy Buffett Brunch with Cheeseburgers In Paradise, Nov. 24; Elton John tribute by Tommy Lee Thompson, Nov. 27; Journey tribute by E5C4P3, Nov. 29; Neil Diamond Christmas Tribute Brunch by The Diamond Project, Dec. 1; Tab Benoit, Dec. 5; Del McCourty Band, Dec. 6; Blue Christmas Elvis Brunch featuring Johnny Elvis & The Crown Electrics, Dec. 8; Christmas In The Heartland, featuring, the music of Michael Stanley Band by In the Heartland (UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Fundraiser), Dec. 8; Polka Brunch with Santa & Krampus, hosted by Chardon Polka Band, Dec. 14; Rachel Brown Holiday Brunch, Dec. 15; Polka Night Before Christmas, starring Chardon Polka Band, Dec. 15; Eric Roberson (holiday show), Dec. 16; Peter Mayer (Guitarist from Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, Christmas show), Dec. 18; Irish Christmas in America, Dec. 20; Steely Dan tribute by The FM Project, Dec. 20; Eagles Tribute by Out of Eden, Dec. 21; Songbird Brunch – Holiday Edition, with 3 Birds and The Wire, Dec. 22; Frank Amato’s Christmas Jam featuring The Cleveland All-Stars, Dec. 23; Dueling Pianos Night with Cleveland Keys, Dec. 27; Dixon’s Violin, Dec. 27; ABBA tribute with Super Troupers, Dec. 28; The Dreadnoughts, Winzige Hosen, Dec. 31; Moody Blues tribute by Time Traveller, Jan. 3; Tom Petty tribute by Shadow of Doubt, Jan. 3; Wanted: The Bon Jovi Tribute, Jan. 25; Albert Lee Band, Jan. 28; Joe Pug, March 3; Zepparella (Led Zeppelin), Mrch 27; Jonah Koslen, March 28 and 29; Bruce Cockburn, May 14. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Oberlin College & Conservatory: presents Artist Recital Series, with performances at 7:30 p.m. in Finney Chapel — Seckou Keita, Dec. 7 | Anthony McGill and Emanual Ax, Feb. 5 | Midori, March 5 | Martha Redbone Roots Project, April 6 | Third Coast Percussion and Jessie Montgomery, April 30; concert performance of “Omar,” an opera composed by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels based on the true story of a 19th-century Islamic scholar from West Africa who was enslaved in South Carolina, featuring Giddens and a cast of Oberlin alumni, Dec. 6 at Finney Chapel in Oberlin, and Dec. 8 at the Maltz Performing Arts Center in Cleveland. Call 440-775-8160 or 800-371-0178 or visit oberlin.edu/artsguide.
Old Firehouse Winery: 5499 Lake Road E., Geneva-on-the-Lake, presents Lyle Heath, 6 p.m. Oct. 19; Jonathan Browning, 2 p.m. oct. 19; Trevor Tompson, 6 p.m. Oct. 19; John R. Thompson, 2 p.m. Oct. 20 Call 440-466-9300 or visit OldFirehouseWinery.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Straight No Chaser, Dec. 13. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents TobyMac, MercyMe, Zach Williams, Nov. 16; Creed, 3 Doors Down, Mammoth WVH, Nov. 22; Pentatonix, Dec. 8; Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Dec. 27; Disturbed, March 31. Call 888-894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents Tiempo Libre, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 in Hoke Theatre. Call 440-366-4040 or visit StockerArtsCenter.com.
TempleLive Cleveland Masonic: 3615 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Cat Ridgeway, Johnny Manchild; The Sisters of Mercy, Oct. 25; Carnifex, Cryptopsy, Oct. 28; Okean Elzy, Oct. 31; MIlliington, Nov. 7; Elle King, Nov. 8; The Ultimate Doors (tribute to The Doors), Nov. 8; Pop Evil, Bad Wolves, Nov. 12; Trash Boat; Papadosio, Nov. 29 and 30; Juvenile, The 400 Degreez Band, Dec. 14; Geoff Tate, April 15. Visit templelive.com/cleveland.
Towne and Country Players: present Indiana Wesleyan University Chorale, 3 p.m. Oct. 27 at First Church, 901 Northwest St., Bellevue; “Christmas! Christmas!,” the annual veterans tribute show, by the Patriots Symphonic Band, 3 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Clyde High School Performing Arts Auditorium; Cedarville Univeristy’s Concert Chorale, 3 p.m. April 6. Call 419-668-0637.
The Treelawn Social Club & Music Hall: 15335 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Haunted Like Human, Oct. 18; Eric Everett Jazz: Elation!, Oct. 19; Jason Quick and the Quick Trio, Oct. 23; Skip Werke & Local 420, Oct. 24; Blue Matter, Oct. 25; Joe Hunter and Tim Matson, Oct. 30; Sevidemic, Oct. 31; EMP Trio, Geoff Schnieder, Nov. 1; Country Honk, Cory Grinder & The Playboy Scouts, Nov. 1; George Foley Quartet, Nov. 2; The Buckeye Biscuit Band, Nov. 2; Waterloo Jazz Jam, Nov. 4; Piano Cleveland Lie! Daria Rabotkina, Nov. 6; Eric Paul Band, Nov. 7; Cleveland Rocks: PPF Fundraser, Nov. 9; The Dorons, Yoseph Rosenfield, Nov. 11; Tango 7 Algo Mas, Nov. 13; Slideways, Nov. 14. Call 216-677-8733 or visit thetreelawn.com.
Tuesday Musical: with performances at 7:30 p.m. at EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron, presents singer and pianist Michael Feinstein, joined by the Carnegie Hall Big Band, celebrating the music of Tony Bennett, Oct. 22. Call 330-761-3460 or visit TuesdayMusical.org.
Parks
Geauga Park District: presents Nature at Night, 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at Beartown Lakes Reservation; Buckey Trail LONG-haul Hike, with pickup at Headwaters Park’s Route 608 parking lot, Nov. 10, Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark: 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents Halloween Drive-thru, during which Farmpark’s winding roadways will be adorned with twinkling lights and oversized decorations, “providing an immersive environment for guests to drive through,” with “sets and characters (who) will vary from enchanting to spine-chilling, with brand new themes and returning favorites planned,” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 18 through 20 and 25 through 27. 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 a haunted walking trail, train rides, food booths, games and more, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Family Friendly Trail 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Spooky Trail 7 to 9:30 p.m.) Oct. 8, 19, 25 and 26. Visit loraincountymetroparks.com.
Observatory Park: 10610 Clay St., Montville Township, presents guided night sky viewing Oct.11, 12, 25 and 26, Nov. 8, 9, 22 and 23 and Dec. 13 and 14 (naturalist-led) at Observatory Park’s main campus and Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21 (Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society volunteer-led) at Nassau Astronomical Station; “Astro-Nat” Chris’ “The Sky” planetarium shows, Oct. 27, Nov. 24 and Dec. 15. Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Swine Creek Reservation: 16004 Hayes Road, Middlefield, presents free horse-drawn wagon rides through the woods, 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 20; The Big Hike at Swine Creek, 9 a.m. Oct. 24. Visit geaugaparkdistrict.org or call 440-286-9516.
West Woods Nature Center: 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township, presents Holly Days Artisan Boutique. Featiromg tje “Holly Night” evening market on 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 1, as well shopping from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 2. Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Theater
Beck Center for the Arts Youth Theater: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents “The Monster Bash of Dreadstone Manor,” written and directed by Russel Stich, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26 and 3 p.m. Oct. 27 in Senney Theater; “Channeling Grimm,” by Tracy Wells, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 20 and 3 p.m. Dec. 15 and 22 in Studio Theater; “The Tempest,” by William Shakespeare,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1, 7 and 8 and 3 p.m. March 2 and 9; “Between the Lines,” with music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson and book by Timothy Allen McDonald and Jodi Picoult, 7:30 p.m. May 2, 3, 9 and 10 and 3 p.m. May 4 and 11. Call 216-521-2540 or visit beckcenter.org/youth-theater.
Blank Canvas Theatre: 1305 W. 78th St., Suite 211, Cleveland, presents “Little Shop of Horrors,” Oct. 18 through Nov. 2. Call 440-941-0458 or visit BlankCanvasTheatre.com.
Broadway in Akron: a series at E.J. Thomas Hall in conjunction with Playhouse Square, presents “Dear Evan Hansen,” Nov. 12 and 13; “Hadestown,” Feb. 22; “Come From Away, March 25 and 26. Call 330-253-2488 or visit broadwayinakron.com.
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre: 40 River St., Chagrin Falls, presents “The Gin Game,” by D.L. Coburn, Oct. 18 through 20 in the River Street Playhouse. Call 440-247-8955 or visit CVLT.org.
Clague Playhouse: 1371 Clague Road, Westlake, presents “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” a sequel to Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, Nov. 8 through Dec. 8 (8 p.m. Thrusday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays. Call 440-331-0403 or visit ClaguePlayhouse.org.
Cleveland Play House: Performing at Playhouse Square, presents “What the Constitution Means to Me,” through Nov. 3 in the Outcalt Theatre; “A Christmas Story,” Nov. 30 through Dec. 22 in the Allen Theatre; “Fat Ham,” Feb. 1 through 23 in the Allen Theatre; “King James,” March 1 through 23 in the Outcalt Theatre; “Fiddler on the Roof,” May 3 through June 1 in the Allen Theatre. Call 216-241-6000 or visit clevelandplayhouse.com.
convergence-continuum: 2438 Scranton Road, Cleveland, presents “The Pitchforks,” a world premiere by Cleveland playwright Andrew Krame, through Oct. 27 (8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday) in the Liminis Theater. Call 216-687-0074 or visit convergence-continuum.org.
Curtain 440: presents “Six: The Musical, Teen Edition,” Oct. 18 through 27 (7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday) at Berkshire High School, 14155 Claridon Troy Road, Burton; Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” Nov. 29 through Dec. 15 (7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays)) at Geauga Theater in Chardon. Visit Curtain440.com.
Dobama Theatre: 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, presents “Potus,” by Selina Fillinger, through Oct. 27; “Peter/Wendy,” by Jeremy Bloom, Dec. 6 through 29; “The Hot Wing King,” by Katori Hall, Jan. 24 through Feb. 16; “The Wolves,” by Sara Delappe,” March 7 through 30; “Rust,” by George Brant,” April 25 through May 18. Call 216-932-3396 or visit dobama.org.
Great Lakes Theater: performing at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, presents “Into the Woods,” through Nov. 10; “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” through Oct. 27; “A Christmas Carol,” Nov. 23 through Dec. 22 in the Mimi Ohio Theatre; “Peter and the Starcatcher,” Feb. 7 through March 2; “Twelfth Night,” March 21 through April 6; “Noises Off,” April 25 through May 18. Call 216-241-6000 or visit greatlakestheater.org.
Karamu House: 2355 E. 89th St., Cleveland, presents “Black Nativity,” Nov. 30 through Dec. 15 at Playhouse Square. Call 216-795-7070 or visit KaramuHouse.org.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Cesear’s Forum Presents: “Ludlow Fair & The Madness of Lady Bright,” through Oct. 26; “A Beautiful Noise,” through Oct. 27; “Mean Girls,” Oct. 29 through Nov. 3; “Some Like It Hot,” Nov. 5 through 24; “Life of Pi,” Jan. 7 through 26; “Parade” (Feb. 4 through 23; “& Juliet,” March 4 through 23; “Shucked,” April 22 through May 11; and Kimberly Akimbo, July 15 through Aug. 3, 2025. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Misc.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents The Vampire Circus, a mix of circus cabaret and theater, Oct. 19; Father Mike Schmitz, Oct. 22; The Masque returns…A Most Macabre Masquerade, a party for adults, Oct. 26; Dan and Phil, Oct. 29; “A Nostalgic Night With Macauley Culking” fullowing a screening of “Home Alone,” Dec. 10. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Christmas Connection: “Northeast Ohio’s largest holiday market,” this year featuring “large-scale garden train from Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and model train scenes from Olmsted Falls Depot and MRRM Trains, Nov. 22 through 24 at the I-X Center, One I-X Center Drive, Cleveland. Visit ClevelandChristmasConnection.com.
Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents Boo-tanical Bash, during which “little wizards and witches will meander their way from the seasonally decorated White Oak Walk, gathering treats along the way” and “ghoulish games and activities will await them on the Terrace,” 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Call 216-721-1600 or visit cbgarden.org.
Cleveland Law Library: One W. Lakeside Ave., presents “Legal Challenges In Ohio’s Fight For Women’s Suffrage,” an educational event held virtually via zoom, 10 a.m. Oct. 30. Visit https://tinyurl.com/9vxnutnr.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, presents Dino Cove, featuring 25 animatronic dinosaurs, through October; Trick-or-Treat Fest, featuring more than a dozen candy stations, meet-and-greet with costumed characters, dance the Monster Mash Dance Party and more, through Oct. 27 (10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday through Sunday); inaugural Howl-O-Ween Bash, a 21-and-over event “where adults can flaunt their best costume and enjoy enchanting entertainment at the Zoo after hours,” 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 25; Wild Winter Lights, featuring “hundreds of dazzling displays along the holiday trail,” 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on select dates Nov. 12 through Dec. 30. Call 216-661-6500 or visit clemetzoo.com.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents Boos and Brews at the Museum, featuring a tour of “Demons, Ghosts, and Goblins in Chinese Art” and a selection of craft beers available in the restaurant and care, Oct. 22 and 29; MIX: Supernatural, 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 1 in Ames Family Atrium. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History: 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle, presents Think & Drink With the Extinct: Monster Bash, a 21-and-olver event where science and nature meet the supernatural. 6 p.m. Oct. 24; Owls & Howls, a family-friendly event with costumes and trick-or-treating, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 26 and 27. Call 216-231-1177 or 800-317-9155 or visit cmnh.org.
Cleveland Public Theatre: 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration, Nov. 2. Call 216-631-2727 or visit cptonline.org.
Cuyahoga County Public Library: presents Timothy Snyder (“On Freedom”), 7 p.m. Oct. 22, Parma-Snow Branch. Visit cuyahogalibrary.org.
Fairmount Center for the Arts: 8400 Fairmount Road, Russell Township, presents Open Studios, a new family-friendly event series — “Open Studios: Storytelling,” featuring artist Michaelle Marschall, 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 19 at Fairmount | “Open Studios: Seasons,” featuring artist Megan Summers, 3 to 5 p.m. at Fairmount-Noveltoy and 1to 3 p.m. Nov. 17 at Fairmount-Chardon, 101 Main St., Suite 105; “Open Studios: Myths & Legends,” 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 18 at Fairmount-Novelty and 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 19 at Fairmount-Chardon, 101 Main St., Suite 105; “Open Studios: Valentine’s Day,” 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 15; “Open Studios: Color Play,” 3 to 5 p.m. March 15 at Fairmount-Novelty and 1 to 3 p.m. March 16 at at Fairmount-Chardon, 101 Main St., Suite 105; 2024-2025 Pull Back the Curtain Speaker Series, with events from 3 to 4 p.m. — “The Care and Handling of Treasures at Home,” Holly Witchey, executive director, Intermuseum Conservation Association, Dec. 8 | Jeremy Umansky, owner-chef, Larder, Jan. 19 | Sandra Bohl, Spanish dance company director, Fairmount, Feb. 23 | Destinee Siebe, musicologist and arts administrator, March 9 | Dobama Theatre, April 27. Call 440-338-3171 or visit fairmountcenter.org.
Geauga YMCA 20th Anniversary Celebration: a fundraiser featuring food, guest speakers and a silent auction, will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Geauga YMCA, 12460 Bass Lake Road, Munson Township. Email [email protected].
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents Nurse Black, Nov. 17. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Greater Cleveland Aquarium: 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, presents Haunted Harbor Yoga, 8:30 a.m. Oct. 19; Pumpkins & Piranhas, a “not-so-spooky bash” featuring an activity booklet spotlighting misunderstood animals, underwater jack-o’-lanterns, costumed diver interactions, Halloween-themed décor and music, appearances by the friendly landshark mascot Finn, animal encounters and a rotating array of nightly entertainers ranging from face painters to fortune tellers, 5 to 8 p.m. (last admission at 7 p.m.) Oct. 24; “Wild, Weird & Creepy Creatures,” an online program in which all ages are invited to check out a sea lamprey’s sharp teeth, admire a red-bellied piranha’s shiny scales or try to spot weedy seadragons, 4 p.m. Oct. 30. Call 216-862-8803 or visit GreaterClevelandAquarium.com.
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents “Bachelorettes Overboard!,” a murder-mystery dinner party, through Nov. 23. Call 216-736-4242 or visit pickwickandfrolic.com.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Paul Bielatowicz’s “Nosferatu Live!,” Oct. 30. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
LakewoodAlive: presents 15th annual Lakewood Chocolate Walk, 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24 in downtown Lakewood. Visit LakewoodAlive.org.
Loganberry Books: 13015 Larchmere Blvd., Shaker Heights, presents Don Billie (“Margaret Hamilton from Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz”), 1 p.m. Oct. 27. Call 216-795-9800, visit LoganberryBooks.com or email [email protected].
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents Mutts Gone Nuts, Oct. 18; Magic Defying Reality, Nov. 2 Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Lorain Public Library System: presents “Latino Lorain History Exhibit,” through Oct. 29, Avon Branch, 37385 Harvest Drive. Visit lorainpubliclibrary.org.
Mentor: presents Veterans Day, 11:11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Mentor Municipal Cemetery memorial promenade, 6881 Hopkins Road. Visit CityofMentor.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents A Night of Magic with Michael Kent, Oct. 18; Dinner and a Movie: “Queen Live in Budapest,” Nov. 8; Cleveland Stories Dinner Parties — “Noir at The Bar – Cleveland Authors,” Nov. 8; Cleveland Stories Dinner Parties — “Mike Polk’s Twisted Takes on Historic Cle Photos,” Nov. 7; Dinner and the Movie: “The Last Waltz,” Nov. 22; Music & Friends Garage Sale Holiday Edition, Nov. 30; A Night of Magic with David Anthony, Nov. 30; Cleveland Stories Dinner Parties — “The Life & Times of Frankie Yankovic – Cleveland’s Polka King!,” Dec. 4. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Oberlin Heritage Center: 73 1/2 S. Professor St., presents Ghostly Gala, featuring “Monsters, Music and Munchies,” 7 p.m. Oct. 19; “Everything But Death: Black Prisoners of War in the Confederate South, a Veteran’s Day presentation by Oberlin College professor Caroline Wood Newhall, 7:15 p.m. Nov. 12. Call 440-774-1700 or visit OberlinHeritageCenter.org.
Painesville Railroad Museum: 475 Railroad St., presents a fundraiser, including a buffet dinner, guest speaker Hagan Meinke presenting “The Railroads of Painesville and music by Young and Blue, 3 p.m. Oct. 19. Call 216-470-5780 or visit painesvillerailroadmuseum.org.
Playhouse Square: Euclid Avenue, downtown Cleveland, presents Alton Brown, April 23 Visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau: presents Halloween celebration, featuring “a night of festivities, lively entertainment and local charm,” Oct. 26. Visit visitputinbay.com.
Reithoffer’s Art, Spirits & Entertainment: 17711 Ravenna Road, Chagrin Valls, presents Reithoffer’s Holiday Market, featuring local vendors and musical artists, as well glass-blowing demos at nearby Cleveland Art, 5 to 10 p.m. Nov 8 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 9. Visit reithoffers.com.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Cleveland, presents Induction Week events, through Oct. 20. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit rockhall.com.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction 2024, Oct. 19; Gold Over America Tour, featuring gymnasts Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Fred Richard and more, Oct. 27; Harlem Globetrotters, Dec. 29. Call 888-894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Spaces Gallery: 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland, presents The Tamir Rice Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Gala, featuring “an evening of inspiring speeches, reinforcing our dedication to creating a safer and more equitable world, particularly for young community members, Nov. 3. Call 216-621-2314 or visit spacesgallery.org.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens: 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, presents Deck the Hall, an annual holiday celebration that sees the Manor House interior’s decorated and 1.4 million lights illuminating the pathways and gardens, 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30, Dec. 1, 5 through 23 and 26 through 30. Call 330-315-3287 or visit StanHywet.org.
Steele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub: 348 Mentor Ave. Painesville, presents Spooky Stories by The Haunted Housewives, Oct. 23; murder mystery dinner, Oct. 26, Nov. 9; public guided tour, Dec. 17; “A Holiday Cabaret,” Dec. 20. Call 440-639-7948 or visit SteeleMansion.com.
The Treelawn Social Club & Music Hall: 15335 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Exodus Pro Wrestling, Nov. 16. Call 216-677-8733 or visit thetreelawn.com.
Visible Voice Books: 2258 Professor Ave., Cleveland, presents Don Billie (“Margaret Hamilton: From Cleveland, Ohio to the Lnad of Oz”), 3 p.m. Oct. 19; Visit VisibleVoiceBooks.com or call 216-961-0084.
William N. Skirball Writers Center Stage Series: with all events beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Maltz Performing Arts Center, presents Miranda July (“All Fours”), Oct. 28; Abraham Verghese (“The Covenant of Water”), Nov. 13; Shelby Van Pelt (“Remarkably Bright Creatures”), March 6; Kaveh Akbar (“Martyr!” and Tommy Orange (“Wandering Stars”), April 10; Erik Larson (“Demon of Unrest”), May 7. Visit bit.ly/wnswcss-23-24.
