Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar.
THU 10/22
Chocolate Walk
With all of the sweet shops that line Detroit Avenue, Lakewood is a chocolate lover’s paradise. To capitalize on that, Lakewood Alive, the city’s economic development organization, has organized Chocolate Walk. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. Check the website for details.
Joe “Mr. D” Dombrowski
A kindergarten teacher best known for his viral social content that captures the chaos of elementary school, comedian Joe “Mr. D” Dombrowski brings his School’s Out for Summer tour to Hilarities tonight at 7. He performs at the club tomorrow and Saturday as well. Consult the club’s website for ticket prices and more info.
2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.
Jonah Koslen
The local singer-songwriter revisits his former band’s catalog as he plays what he’s calling his final Michael Stanley Band-themed shows at the Kent Stage. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Koslen plays the club again at 5 p.m. on Saturday.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
Jo Koy
The veteran comedian who likes to make fun of his Filipino heritage returns to the State Theatre. The show begins at 8 p.m.
1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
FRI 10/23
Blue Lunch Release Party
Blue Lunch, the local blues, soul, and jazz band, will play a special show at 8 p.m. at the Bop Stop to celebrate the release of its first new studio effort in 12 years. A handful of special guests will join the group for the celebration.
2920 Detroit Ave., 216-771-6551, themusicsettlement.org.
Dancing Wheels: Art and Artists—A New Interpretation
One of the premier arts and disabilities organizations in the country, Dancing Wheels will present a program of new works based on art and images found in the Cleveland Museum of Art. The performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the museum.
11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org.
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.
The Empty Pockets
The Chicago roots-rock band celebrates the release of its new album, Dear Billionaires, which it recorded at over two days in Abbey Road Studio 2. It performs at 7:30 tonight at the Music Box Supper Club.
1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
Giselle
At 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. today and at 1 and 7 p.m. tomorrow, the Cleveland Ballet presents this ballet about a woman “drawn into a mysterious supernatural world shaped by loss and forgiveness,” as it’s put in press materials.
1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
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.
Walking with Ghosts
TV host and author Amy Bruni talks about paranormal experiences in this show. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at the Ohio Theatre.
1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
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.
Michael Yo
Comedian and actor Michael Yo brings his I Love You national stand-up tour to the Funny Bone this weekend. Yo just released his third comedy special, Snack Daddy, last year. He also hosts the nationally syndicated game show Scrambled Up. An America’s Got Talent finalist, he came up in radio. He performs at 7 tonight and at 6:30 and 9 tomorrow night.
1148 Main Ave., 216-696-4677, cleveland.funnybone.com.
Neil Zaza’s One Dark Night
The local guitar hero brings his annual Halloween show to the Goodyear Theater in Akron. The concert begins at 7 p.m.
1201 East Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com.
SAT 10/24
Boo-tanical Bash
This event that takes place from noon to 3 p.m. at the Cleveland Botanical Garden will feature a DJ dance party, games and storytime. It’s free, but a $15 activity wristband includes an enhanced experience.
11030 East Blvd., 216-721-1600, cbgarden.org.
Botanical Garden After Dark
Forest Empress will provide the tarot card readings at this event that’ll also feature a costume contest and local vendors. It takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Cleveland Botanical Garden.
11030 East Blvd., 216-721-1600, cbgarden.org.
Candlebox
Thirty years after releasing its self-titled debut, Candlebox comes to town as the continuation of a farewell tour. The show starts at 7 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets
The Cavs kick off the 2026-2027 season with this game against the Brooklyn Nets. The game marks the home opener for the Cavs, who’ll be looking to at least return to the Eastern Conference Finals. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
The Chorus at 75
Conductor Eric Whitacre joins The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus to mark its 75th season in a special concert. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall.
11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
Zarna Garg
An Indian immigrant mom based in New York, this comedian draws from everyday experiences for her standup shows. She performs tonight at 7 at the Ohio Theatre.
1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Pop Punk Halloween III
The Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights celebrates Halloween with this special show featuring local acts Truss, Girl Cologne and Tall Grass, all of whom will play sets of covers. The concert begins at 8 p.m.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
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.
Streetlight Manifesto
This ska-punk band has been a staple on the scene for more than 20 years. They released their debut album, Everything Goes Numb, way back in 2003 and have toured and recorded steadily since then. They’re touring behind the new album, The Place Behind the Stars, and the LP really shows off their ability to write complex horn arrangements. The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Agora.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
Symphony of Horrors: Scores of Halloween
Tonight at 7:30 at the Maltz Performing Arts Center, the Cinematic Symphony Orchestra will present Symphony of Horrors: Scores of Halloween, a show featuring a full orchestra and choir performing music from some of its favorite spooky movies. The program includes themes from Halloween, Psycho, Jaws, Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters, Harry Potter and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
1855 Ansel Road, 216-368-6062, case.edu/maltzcenter/.
Tricks and Treats at Crocker Park
This Halloween event at Crocker Park in Westlake will feature face painting, balloon artists, dance parties, food trucks, local vendors, and a howl-o-ween pet costume contest. It takes place from noon to 3 p.m.
189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, crockerpark.com.
SUN 10/25
Maria Bamford
Known for telling jokes about her dysfunctional family and making fun of her battles with depression and anxiety, comedian Maria Bamford is the thinking woman’s comic. She even successfully turned her life story into Lady Dynamite, a terrific Netflix original series. She performs at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Hilarities.
2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.
Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock
Stars from a few of Disney’s more popular TV shows come to Rocket Arena for this special live show. It begins at 7 p.m.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
An Evening with Noel “Paul” Stookey
Singer-songwriter Noel “Paul” Stookey of Peter, Paul, and Mary fame comes to the Kent Stage. The concert begins at 7 p.m.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
Halloween Spooktacular
Baldwin Wallace Symphony Orchestra performs at this special concert that takes place at 1 and 4 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall.
11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
Jokes on You
Inspired by crowd work clinicians like Dave Attell, Ian Bagg, and Big Jay Oakerson, Jokes On You makes the audience the center of the show by “pushing comics to avoid prepared material or written jokes and instead focus on organic interaction with the audience,” as it’s put in a press release about this event, which takes place tonight at 8 in the Frolic Cabaret Room at Hilarities.
2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.
Ali Siddiq
The comedian who famously honed his act while serving hard time brings his latest tour to the Akron Civic Theatre. Expect him to debut brand new material during the set. The show begins at 7 p.m.
182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com.
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