Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar.
THU 10/29
Boo-tique at Eton Chagrin Boulevard
There will be face painting, local vendors, touch-a-truck, a spooky-cute crafts zone, character appearances, sweet treats and plenty of family-friendly Halloween fun. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at Eton Chagrin Boulevard.
28601 Chagrin Blvd., 216-241-5490, etonchagrinblvd.com.
Dying To Live
This psychological/supernatural thriller from filmmaker, author, composer and producer Javon Bates the Legacy makes its debut tonight at 6 at the Rock Hall.
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., 216-515-8444, rockhall.com.
Private Lives
The Cleveland Play House presents this play about mismatched exes find themselves honeymooning with their new spouses on adjacent balconies. Tonight’s performance begins at 7:30 at the Outcalt Theatre, where performances continue through November 22.
1407 Euclid Ave, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Rent
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this musical about life in New York’s East Village comes to the Allen Theatre. Tonight’s performance begins at 7:30, and performances continue through Nov. 8.
1407 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Nick Swardson
A comedian and actor who started doing open mic nights in his Minneapolis hometown when he was only 18, Nick Swardson has had a long and successful career ever since he made a name for himself as the roller skating cop Terry Bernadino in the comedy series Reno 911! He performs at 7 tonight at Hilarities.
2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.
Sweeney Todd
Great Lakes Theatre presents its version of the classic play about an English barber who seeks revenge on the judge who framed him. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at the Hanna Theatre, where performances continue through Nov. 8.
2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
FRI 10/30
BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of KING CRIMSON
King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin recruited guitarist Steve Vai and drummer Terry Bozzio to create this band that plays tunes from what are arguably the most accessible Crimson albums: Discipline, Beat and Three of a Perfect Pair. The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Agora.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
Bryan Bielanski
The singer-songwriter comes to Front Street Social in Berea. The tour supports his new album, Mac n’ Cheese. Born in Parma, Bielanski has performed all around the world in the last several years.
107 Front St., Berea, 440-403-9357, facebook.com/musiccitymonday.
Evil Dead the Musical
Evil Dead: The Musical combines the first two Evil Dead movies into a rock-music extravaganza featuring decapitation, dismemberment and more fake (and easy-to-clean-up) blood than was spilled during the entire run of ER. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at the Akron Civic Theatre, where performances continue through Nov. 1.
182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com.
Jurassic Quest
Jurassic Quest, an installation that bills itself as North America’s largest and most realistic dinosaur experience, arrives at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland this weekend. Expect life-size dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods as well as dinosaur rides, fossil digs, inflatables, crafts and other interactive activities for kids. The event runs through Sunday.
500 Lakeside Ave., 216-928-1600, jurassicquest.com.
Mahler’s Fifth Symphony
Guest conductor Peter Popelka leads the Cleveland Orchestra as it plays Mahler’s Fifth Symphony at 7:30 tonight at Mandel Concert Hall, where the program repeats at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow and at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
Monsters vs. Milwaukee Admirals
The Milwaukee Admirals roll into town for a two-game series against the Monsters. Tonight’s game begins at 7. Tomorrow’s game starts at 2 p.m.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
Greg Morton
Back in the early ’90s, comedian Greg Morton worked as an animator on M.C. Hammer’s Hammerman cartoon. While he continued to dabble in cartoons after that, he turned his attention to standup. He’s most famous for his two-minute Star Wars mashup, which he’s likely to perform tonight. He performs at 7 and 9:30 p.m. at Hilarities, where he has shows scheduled through Sunday.
2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.
Paul Oakenfold + the Crystal Method
The two electronic acts that were hugely popular in the ’90s bring their coheadlining tour to Globe Iron. The show begins at 7 p.m.
2325 Elm St., globeironcle.com.
Nathan Paul & the Ridiculous Club Society
The local jazz group celebrates the release of its new single, “I Be Screamin’,” with this show at Blu+ Jazz in Akron. Doors open at 7 p.m.
47 E. Market St., Akron, 330-252-1190, blujazzakron.com.
Claudio Simonetti’s GOBLIN: The Ultimate Anthology LIVE
Composer Claudio Simonetti celebrates the anniversary of his film Tenebre with a live performance of the score set to a screening. Following the movie, the collective will return after a brief intermission to deliver an additional performance of quintessential Goblin material and “best of” songs and scores. The event begins at 8 p.m. at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque.
11610 Euclid Ave., 216-421-7450, cia.edu.
Spooky Jukey: Halloween Emo Night
Emo bands the Number 12 Looks Like You, Differences and Memory Lane perform at Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood as part of this Halloween celebration. The event begins at 6 p.m., and there is also a costume contest.
13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com.
World Class Care
Set in a not-so-distant future, where two powerful hospital systems have expanded to control nearly all of Cleveland, this play by local playwright Eric Coble examines what happens when “profit-driven healthcare loses sight of humanity,” as it’s put in a press release. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at Beck Center for the Arts, where performances continue through Nov. 1.
17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-2540, beckcenter.org.
SAT 10/31
Addams Family Dinner Show
The Noble Theater Alliance will bring this dinner show to the Lodge at Geneva-on-the-like this Halloween weekend. Performances take place at 6 tonight and at 3 tomorrow. It repeats again on Nov. 13, 14 and 15.
4888 North Broadway, Geneva on the Lake, 866-806-8066, nobleartentertainment.com.
Mushroomhead & Fear Factory
Local shock rockers Mushroomhead bring their annual Halloween show back to the Agora. Heavy hitters Far Factory, Nine Treasures, Bittersweet Revenge and Unhealthy While Unhinged open. Doors are at 5:30 p.m.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
Thurston Howell: Halloween Yacht Rock Spooktacular!
The Goodyear Theatre in Akron hosts this special Halloween event featuring a band that plays Yacht Rock covers. The event begins at 7:30 p.m.
1201 East Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com.
SUN 11/01
William Shatner Live on Stage with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Actor William Shatner will be on hand for this special screening of Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan. The event takes place at 7 p.m. at the Northfield Park Racino.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-467-4101, northfieldparkracino.com.
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