CLEVELAND, Ohio – If music is your thing, a ton of concerts are coming up in Cleveland along with comedy shows, a lot of family activities, sporting events and assorted performances.
Our to-do guide covers 40 events going on Thursday, Oct. 10, to Wednesday, Oct. 16, throughout Northeast Ohio.
Out of Eden
The six-piece Eagles tribute band based out of Northeast Ohio plays the hits. So you can take it easy or take it to the limit, whatever you want. Tickets: $32 to $72.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12
Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron
It’s that time for family-friendly Halloween events throughout the region.Associated Press
Halloween Drive-thru
Lake Metroparks Farmpark’s annual family-friendly event returns on select evenings in October. The farmpark’s winding roadways will be adorned with twinkling lights and oversized decorations. Sets and characters will vary from enchanting to spine-chilling, with new themes and returning favorites. Advance tickets only: $27.50 per carload.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday to Sunday, Oct. 11 to 13
8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland
showclix.com/tickets/halloween-drive-thru-2024
Scott HamiltonAssociated Press
Scott Hamilton
The Olympic skating champion from Bowling Green and cancer survivor who is a broadcaster, author and motivational speaker will give a presentation. Tickets: $10 (free with Zipcard).
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16
EJ Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron
ticketmaster.com/scott-hamilton-akron-ohio-10-16-2024/event/0500611BC60A208A
Spooky Pooch Parade
LakewoodAlive’s 17th parade of pooches is here. Mutts and more will be strutting their stuff. Free to watch. Per-dog registration starts at $15, with discounts for multiple pooches.
12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12
Madison Park, 13201 Madison Ave., Lakewood
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-spooky-pooch-parade-tickets-995247541187?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
The Pacers hit town for a preseason tuneup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Indiana has Cleveland-born Enrique Freeman, who went to the University of Akron, on its roster.
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland.
rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com/events/detail/cavaliers-241010
University of Akron School of Music
A pair of events in Akron are coming up:
• UA Music Day offers a chance to learn what it’s like to be a music major at the University of Akron.You can tour campus, meet faculty, rehearse with ensembles and have lunch. Info: Register atuakron.edu/music. 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, Guzzetta Recital Hall, 157 University Ave.
• Mickey McGroarty conducts the university’s concert choir and chamber choir. Info: Free. 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, Fairlawn Lutheran Church, 3415 W. Market St., 330-972-7590,email [email protected].
Hale Farm & Village Harvest Festival
Hale Farm & Village’s annual fall fest is back. The family-friendly event offers a chance to experience traditions, chores and foods of 19th-century Northeast Ohio during fall. It includes interactive activities across the historic village, a visit from Johnny Appleseed (portrayed by poet-educator Ray McNiece), cider and apple-butter making, games, a pumpkin patch and wagon rides. Folk musician Hunter Skeen is scheduled to perform noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 12. Tickets: $15 ($8, ages 3 to 12; free, WRHS members and active-duty military).
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12-13
2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath
wrhs.org/plan-visit/places-to-visit/hale-farm-village
Cheers to beer!Associated Press
Cleveland Beer Week
The 16th celebration of craft beer is under way. Two key events are happening this week:
Neighborhood crawl: One-of-a-kind collaboration beers and special releases will be available at assorted stops along Lee Road. Info: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11: Check in is at Boss Dog Brewing Co., 2179 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. Tickets: $25 ($100 for group of five). Advance tickets are preferred, but space permitting tickets will be available at the door.
Barrel Aged Bash 4.0: At the week’s big finale, breweries and distilleries will offer barrel-aged beer and their spirit companions. It includes 10 beer samples and 10 paired spirit samples and food from Butcher and the Brewer. Info: Noon to 4 p.m. Butcher and the Brewer, 2043 E. 4th St., Saturday, Oct. 12: Cost is $50; advance tickets are required.
Forgotten Club Banger Party
Bringin’ out the bangers from the early 2000s. You know, back in the day. Tickets: $15.
10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12
B Side Lounge, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland
eventbrite.com/e/forgotten-club-banger-party-tickets-1020258379277
Grog Shop shows
Seven shows are planned; all shows are at 8 p.m. unless noted:
Phantom Planet, Slag Genie – Thursday, Oct. 10
Coin Toss, Two Mile Moon, Cherry! Beathe Stereo – 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11
Carlos Jones, Ms. BBC & Queens – 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12
6arelyhuman – the Sassy Scene tour – Sunday, Oct. 13
Kishi Bashi – Monday, Oct. 14
Make ’Em Laugh Mondays hosted by Kevin Ford – Monday, Oct. 14
Acid Mothers Temple – Wednesday, Oct. 16
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights
Secret Society Comedy Late Night
The intimate comedy show features stand-up nationally touring and local comedians. Get your yucks on. Tickets: $20.
11:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12
Pins and Needles, 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood
eventbrite.com/e/secret-society-comedy-late-night-tickets-964556332957?aff=erellivmlt
Norcos y Horchata / Strange Notes / Saints of Lorain
Norcos y Horchata from Detroit headline a triple bill with local acts Strange Notes and Saints of Lorain also performing. Gotta love Norcos y Horchata’s description about themselves on Facebook: “Old kids making old kid noise.” Tickets: $10.
9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10
Happy Dog, 5801 Detroit Ave, Cleveland
eventbrite.com/e/norcos-y-horchata-strange-notes-saints-of-lorain-tickets-949421895447
Hottest in the City tour
The Midwest American regional music tour comes to town. The showcase competition offers a chance for performers/challengers in each city will compete to win a prize package. Special guest featured artists are slated to perform. Artist registration: $50. Tickets: $10 to $300.
8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12
Connect Lounge, 2456 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland
eventbrite.com/e/hottest-in-the-city-tour-cleveland-season-6-tickets-980459931047
Halloween at Skylight Park
Tower City Center’s Halloween event will boast a spooky tower. It’s a world of ghosts, ghouls and games. Stroll down the grand hall to check out mysterious characters and festive decorations.
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13
Tower City Center, 230 W. Huron Road, Cleveland
A Midsummer’s Night Dream
Shakespeare’s play blends mismatched love, mischievous fairies (of course) and theatrical blundering.Tickets: $20-$89
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10; Friday, Oct. 11; Saturday, Oct. 12; Wednesday, Oct. 16
Playhouse Square, Hanna Theatre, 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland
playhousesquare.org/events/detail/a-midsummer-nights-dream
Playwright Lanford Wilson, shown in 1980.Associated Press
Cesear’s Forum presents: Ludlow Fair & The Madness of Lady Bright
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson’s two one-act plays come to life. They were written and set in the 1960s and are billed as having a relevant edge with humorous, poignant insight. Tickets: $28.
8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11; 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12; 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13
Playhouse Square, Kennedy’s Cabaret, 1621 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
playhousesquare.org/events/detail/cesears-forum-presents-ludlow-fair-the-madness-of-lady-bright
Neil DiamondAssociated Press
The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise
The musical follows the life of singer Neil Diamond – a kid from Brooklyn who became a chart-busting singer who has sold 120 million albums. C’mon, you know you are dying to sing along to “Sweet Caroline” – BAHAMP BAHMP BAHMP!
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10
7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11
1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12
1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16
Playhouse Square, Connor Palace, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
playhousesquare.org/events/detail/a-beautiful-noise
Big band performance
Time to cut a rug. Get out your dancing shoes and enjoy Swing Time! Hors d’oeuvres included. Tickets: $28.
6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11
Wagner’s of Westlake, 30855 Center Ridge Road, Westlake
eventbrite.com/e/big-band-performance-by-swing-time-tickets-1010774502747?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Spooky Walking Tour
The Spooky Walking Tour of Olmsted Falls: A Night of History & Mystery is a lantern-led night of history and mystery. Tickets: $25.
7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11
Grand Pacific Junction Historic Shopping District, 8082 Columbia Road, Olmsted Falls
Kent State will host Ball State this week.Associated Press
Ball State at Kent State football
It’s MACtion time. The Ball State Cardinals come to town for a MAC matchup against Kent State. Can the 0-5 Golden Flashes can get their first win of the season? The first 1,500 fans get a Flash Squishmellow. Prices vary.
Noon Saturday, Oct. 12
Dix Stadium, 2213 Summit St., Kent
kentstatesports.com/sports/2013/7/26/GEN_0726133309.aspx?tab=football2
Bop Stop shows
Get your jazz on with assorted shows at the Bop Stop. Admission varies.
7 p.m. Thursday Oct. 10: Dane Vannatter with Eric Everett
8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11: Hispanic Heritage Month showcase: Ricardo Morales Vivero
8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12: Bobby Selvaggio Shake Trio + 1 featuring Tommy Lehman
9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 13: La Folia Frenzy – a full-day Baroque strings workshop
7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13: Chris Mondak Band
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15: Outlab: Experiments in Improvised Music
7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16: Brent Kirby’s 10×3 songwriter/band showcase: Jazz Collab edition
Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland
themusicsettlement.org/events/2024/10
Howl-O-Ween celebration
Spooky season spirits are here. Families will be transported into an autumn paradise as the Great Wolf Lodge features seasonal decor and a variety of Halloween-themed festivities. Don your favorite costume and hit the new trick-or-treat trail, which includes a candy corn-inspired stop. A monster bash dance party allows kids to get out their jitters before bedtime, plus there’s arts and crafts, Halloween trivia, “Boo Bingo” and Howl-O-Ween drinks. Tickets: Admission is included for those staying at the lodge.
Through Thursday, Oct. 31
Great Wolf Lodge, 4600 Milan Road, Sandusky
Indiana and Cleveland face off in a preseason game.Associated Press
Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
The Pacers hit town for a preseason tuneup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Indiana has Cleveland-born Enrique Freeman, who went to the University of Akron, on its roster.
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland
https://www.rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com/events/detail/cavaliers-241010
House of Blues shows
So many shows, so little time. Prices vary.
Thursday, Oct. 10: Kaleo Payback Tour, 7 p.m.; Scott Steirt, 8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 11: The Elovaters Roll Up Tour, 6 p.m.; Erin Nicole and the Chill Factors, 9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 12: Halloween Fetish Playland, 8:30 p.m.; Motor City Gold, 9 p.m.; Taking Off Monday, 9 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 13: The Front Bottoms, 7 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 14: The Front Bottoms 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 15: Dayglow: The Tour, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 16: Everclear, 6 p.m.
House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
https://www.houseofblues.com/cleveland/concert-events
Music Box Supper Club shows
If tribute bands are your thing, the Music Box runs a steady lineup, plus other bands are scheduled. Prices vary.
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10: Broken Arrow – tribute to Neil Young
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10: Matthew Sweet Acoustic Trio
Noon Sunday, Oct. 13: CSNY tribute brunch with Long Time Gone
Noon Sunday, Oct. 13: Tribute to Bad Company, Free and The Firm by Rodgers & Co.
7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13: Josh Rouse (introspective folk-op) with Kevin Gordon
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16: Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16: The Golden Gays present The Golden Ghouls
Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland
Trick or Treat Fest
The daytime Halloween celebration includes meet-and-greets with costumed characters, trick-or-treat stations and a monster mash dance party. Tickets includes access to the Zoo’s Dino Cove featuring a fossil dig pit. The first 1,000 guests each day receive a trick-or-treat bag. General admission sold separately. Tickets: $11 ($9, members; free, ages under 2).
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 13
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland
Wayne Newton, still going strong.Associated Press
Wayne Newton
Wayne Newton, up close and personal and going strong at 82. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12: Tickets start at $47. MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield.
mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com
2 shows at TempleLive Cleveland Masonic
A pair of shows are coming up; both are at 8 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 10: The Pancakes and Booze Art Show, $15.
Sunday, Oct. 13: Sleepy Hallow and Sheff G: Don’t Sleep While It’s Lit tour, $50.
TempleLive Cleveland Masonic, The Asylum at Masonic Temple, 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Kristina Cho
Hudson Library and Historical Society is hosting the author of “Chinese Enough: Homestyle Recipes for Noodles, Dumplings, Stir-Fries, and More.” Cho is a cookbook author, recipe developer, home cook, baker, food stylist and photographer. Whew! Busy woman. Tickets: Free, but registration is required.
6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14
96 Library St., Hudson
cleveland.com/entertainment/2024/10/3-cookbook-authors-to-speak-in-ne-ohio.html
Comedian Andrew SantinoAssociated Press
At the Agora
A variety of shows and assorted sounds are on tap at the classic Cleveland joint. Door times are listed:
6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10: Comedian Andrew Santino brings his Freeze Peach tour, $34.50
7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11: Coin (alternative / indie), Aidan Bissett, $34
6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12: Opeth (metal), Tribulation, $45
7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15: Dispatch (indie roots), Lizzie No, $39.50
Agora Cleveland, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
https://www.agoracleveland.com/events
Matt McCusker
The comedian-writer-co-host of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast performs five R-rated shows downtown. Call in case any other shows are sold out.
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10
7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 (9:45 p.m. show is sold out)
7 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, 2035 E. 4th St., Cleveland, 216-736-4242
Liz MieleGetty Images
Liz Miele
The New York City comedian-author-podcaster has appeared on a variety of networks and streaming shows as well as NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me.” She has four albums out. Her wonderfully named book “Why Cats Are A**holes” was published in 2021. And she has a weekly podcast with comedian Maria Shehata called 2 Non-Doctors. Tickets: $25
7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, 2035 E. 4th St., Cleveland
Sasquatch And The Sick-A-Billys
The band bills itself as an amalgamation of Americana, bluegrass, blues, country, folk, rock and rockabilly. What don’t they play?
7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show) Tuesday, Oct. 15
Beachland Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland
https://www.beachlandballroom.com/
Bosom Buddies to Sesame Street Live
A ton of different shows are set to play at the venerable Akron Civic Theatre in downtown Akron. Prices vary.
Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, Knight Stage.
Dinner Theatre Rejects comedy 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, Wild Oscar’s.
Sesame Street Live 2 p.m. Oct. 13, Akron Civic Theatre.
Bosom Buddies: Chris Young with guest Chris Lane, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, Knight Stage.
The Civic, Knight Stage and Wild Oscar’s are at 182 S. Main St., Akron.
Brian Eno is featured in a movie.Getty Images
Cinematheque movies
A handful of films are set to screen: at Cleveland Institute of Art’s Cinematheque:
Thursday, Oct. 10: “Eno,” 6 to 8:10 p.m. A look at musician Brian Eno.
Thursday, Oct. 10: “Daytime Revolution,” 8:35 to 10:25 p.m. What happens when John Lennon fills in for talk-show host Mike Douglas in 1972?
Friday, Oct. 11: “The Goldman Case,” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. About the trial of the French left-wing revolutionary who was convicted of robberies and murdered mysteriously.
Friday, Oct. 11: “Ed Wood,” 8:50 to 11 p.m. Johnny Depp as B-film director Wood.
Saturday, Oct. 12: “The Match Factory Girl,” 5 to 6:10 p.m. Finnish-Swedish film about a young girl who becomes pregnant after a one-night stand and who gets a bit of revenge.
Saturday, Oct. 12: “Cinema Laika,” 6:30 to 8:40 p.m. Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki and residents of Karkkila, a small Finnish town, come together; it’s billed as a movie about shared dreams. (Filmmaker is slated to appear at the screening.)
Saturday, Oct. 12: “Take Out,” 9 to 10:30 p.m. An illegal Chinese immigrant has one day to settle a debt over smuggling.
Sunday, Oct. 13: “Take Out,” 3:45 to 5:15 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 13: “A Woman Under the Influence,” 6 to 8:40 p.m. The recently deceased Gena Rowlands stars in this movie directed by John Cassavetes.
Sunday, Oct. 13: “The Goldman Case,” 9 to 11 p.m.
11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Smoke Signals
In celebration of North American First Peoples Day, Akron Art Museum will screen the 1998 coming-of-age movie “Smoke Signals.” Winner of the Best Film Award at the American Indian Film Festival and Audience Choice Award at Sundance, “Smoke Signals” follows a young Viktor Joseph as he navigates friendship and family and finding himself. Rated PG-13. Try your hand at beadwork before the movie.
5 p.m. (doors), 6 to 8 p.m. (film) Thursday, Oct. 10
Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron
Tuck Everlasting
Magical Theatre Company, Northeast Ohio’s professional resident and touring theater for young audiences and families, opens the season with “Tuck Everlasting.” Is it a blessing to gain eternal life after drinking from a magical spring? It’s from Newbery Award-winning author Natalie Babbitt and is directed by Holly Barkdoll. For ages 8 and up. Tickets: $18 and $20.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11; 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Runs October 11-20.
565 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton
Western Reserve Herb Society Herb Fair
The 77th fair offers a chance to check out a selection of hand-crafted herbal items including blends, jams, jellies, teas, wreaths, pressed-flower note cards, potpourri, baked goods and creative recycling finds. Included with admission.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12
Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland
Dinner at LockKeepers
The restaurant will host winemakers Francesca Farina and Nicola Biscardo of Nicola Biscardo Selections of Italy at a dinner. The menu features prosciutto scallop crudo crostini, poached fish, braised beef and more in the five-course meal. Call for availability and reservations.
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10
8001 Rockside Road, Valley View, 216-524-9404
cleveland.com/entertainment/2024/09/lockkeepers-to-hold-5-course-dinner-with-wines.html
Wine dinner at The Grand Resort
Gatsby’s at The Grand Resort is holding a wine dinner featuring Shafer Vineyards of California, an acclaimed winery that dates to the 1970s but sits on land that holds vines going back to the 1800s. Call for availability and reservations.
6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15
9519 E. Market St., Warren, 330-856-1900
cleveland.com/entertainment/2024/10/the-grand-resort-to-feature-shafer-wines-at-tasting.html
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