10 Things To Do This Weekend In Cleveland (Sept. 30 - Oct. 2)

CIFF Encore Presentation: CIFF40 Short Film Award Winners When: Thu., Sept. 29 The folks from the Cleveland International Film Festival will screen some of best of the best movies from their CIFF40 Short Film Award Winners. The 90-minute program will feature five short films and provide a sampling of some of the most celebrated selections at the CIFF. The screening takes place at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets are $15, $13.50 for CIFF members.

Clams & Jams 2016 When: Fri., Sept. 30, 6 p.m.-12 a.m. Email: [email protected] Price: 40.00 https://www.facebook.com/wickliffeforever Members from community group Wickliffe Forever are excited to host CLAMS & JAMS; an event that features a clambake including 1 dozen clams, ½ chicken, chowder and sides, live music, bottomless beer, wine and refreshments. There will also be games and raffles to win prizes. One lucky winner can take home a 50” Samsung Smart T.V, just in time to watch your fall season favorites. This event will take place on Friday September 30th at the Italian and American Club in Wickliffe starting at 6pm.

Perpetual Ephemera When: Fri., Sept. 30 As October approaches, the Cleveland Print Room begins its fall schedule with a group exhibition challenging four local artists in terms of both content and process. Perpetual Ephemera includes new work by local artists Preston Buchtel, Ryn Clarke, Hadley K Conner and Raheleh Mohammad. The artists explore their personal histories through a variety of media, including both traditional and alternative photographic processes. Perpetual Ephemera opens with a reception from 5 to 9 tonight and remains on view through Nov. 5. Although the artists will be in the gallery for informal discussion during tonight’s reception, CPR hosts a formal gallery talk with Buctel, Clarke, Conner and Mohammad at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22. Free.

Thunder From Down Under When: Fri., Sept. 30 The press release promoting the latest appearance by the group of burly hunks who call themselves the Thunder From Down Under boasts that they’ll provide “the perfect girls’ night outback,” a reference to their Aussie heritage. Expect “seductive dance routines, cheeky humor and boy-next-door charm” from these topless dancers. The group performs tonight at 7 and 10 tonight and tomorrow night at Club Velvet at the Hard Rock Rocksino at Northfield Park, where it has shows scheduled through Saturday. Tickets are $29.95 to $39.95.

Burlesque at The 9 When: Sat., Oct. 1, 8-9:30 p.m. Phone: 216-239-1200 Email: [email protected] Price: General Admission: $10 / VIP: $75 https://www.facebook.com/events/556090587927074 Step into the fantasy at The Metropolitan at The 9, Cleveland's gorgeous downtown luxury hotel. Nestled inside it's majestic walls is The Alex Theater, where you will see award-winning showgirls as they bump, grind, and shimmy across the stage, introducing you to the wonderful world of burlesque! Settle in and let Celebrity Comedian James Pequignot tickle your funny bone as he guides you through a journey of rhinestones and feathers, satin and lace. Burlesque at the 9 stars the stripteasing talents of Cherie Blondell (Columbus), Dahlia D'Luxe (Cleveland), Honey Merlot (Columbus), Eileen Galvin (Columbus), and Shrimp Cocktail (Cleveland). 18+

Kanye West: The Saint Pablo Tour When: Sat., Oct. 1, 8 p.m. Price: $29.50-$129.50 Rapper/producer Kanye West first emerged onto the scene in 2001 as one the producers on Jay Z's seminal album, The Blueprint. In 2004, West released his first album, The College Dropout and its success was fueled by the singles "Jesus Walks," "All Falls Down" and "Slow Jamz." Albums Late Registration, Graduation, 808s & Heartbreak, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Yeezus and The Life of Pablo followed and West has become one of the most respected artists in the industry. West has often courted controversy as his calling out of President George Bush during a Hurricane Katrina benefit and interruption of Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards both made international headlines. West is also a fashion designer and has collaborated with Nike and Louis Vuitton in the past. An elaborate production, West's Saint Pablo tour features a floating stage that hovers above the audience and moves during the concert. If nothing else, West is a master showman with a flair for the unexpected and anything can happen at any given moment during one of his sets. We'd expect nothing less.

Psychic Fair & Mini-Expo When: Sat., Oct. 1 Cleveland celebrity psychic Melinda Carver brings her Psychic Fair & Mini-Expo to the Crowne Plaza Cleveland Airport Hotel Huron Room in Middleburg Heights today. The event will feature beloved “local legends” such as Rev. Timothy Brainard, Theresa Manjas and Melinda Carver. Additional local readers Rev. Betty Demchak, Rev. Patricia Bohn, Barbe Saint John, William Tuma, Peggy Pogan, Christine McGregor, Cindy Summer and Fonda Lorenz. Local small businesses and artists will be on hand as well. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Tickets for psychic, medium, astrology and palmistry readings are $25 per reading. (7230 Engle Rd., Middleburg Heights, psychicmelinda.webs.com/specialevents.htm.

Wine & Gold Scrimmage When: Sun., Oct. 2 If it seems like the Cleveland Cavaliers' season just ended, that's because it did. The Cavs incredible season concluded on the last possible day it could with a Game 7 win against the Golden State Warriors. The Cavs quest for a repeat commences today at 3:30 p.m. at Quicken Loans Arena as the players engage in a Wine & Gold Scrimmage. Tickets are sold out, so scalpers will be your best bet if you intend to check the team out as it prepares for the 2016-17 season.

Seven Hills Fall Festival, Chili Cook Off & Craft Show When: Sun., Oct. 2, 12-4 p.m. Phone: 216-570-8201 Email: [email protected] Price: Free Seven Hills Chili Fest & Craft Fair Free Admission! 12-4pm Family fun festival with a chili competition benefitting the Salvation Army. Family activities include hay rides for the kids, pumpkin decorating & face painting. Inside the recreation center is a craft show featuring up to 75 craft booths with fall décor. Cider & Donuts for sale too!

The Hannibal Montanabal Experience When: Sun., Oct. 2 When comedian Hannibal Buress came through town earlier this year, he played a surprise pop-up show at the Nash. This time around, he’s graduated to a bigger venue for his current tour, dubbed The Hannibal Montanabal Experience. He plays the Masonic Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. With a distinctive slo-mo delivery that makes it seem like he’s perpetually stoned, Buress has gotten some good gigs recently: His third hour-long special, Comedy Camisado, is currently streaming on Netflix; he’s a regular on Comedy Central’s hit show Broad City, which just aired its third season; and he serves as the co-host of Adult Swim's The Eric Andre Show, which is currently airing its fourth season.