Happenings

Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to entertainment@news-herald.com. You must include a phone number and/or web address for publication.

Art Cleveland Museum of Art:

11150 East Blvd., presents “New Histories, New Futures,” through Sept. 12at Transformer Station; “Collecting Dreams: Odilon Redon,” Sept. 19 through Jan. 23; “Fashioning Identity: Mala Textiles of Panama,” through Jan. 9; “Private Lives: Home and Family in the Art of the Nabis, Paris, 1889-1900,” through Sept. 19; “A New York Minute: Street Photography, 1920-1950,” through Nov. 7. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.

Fairport Harbor Tourism Council: presents an outdoor pirate-themed art show, with works at the entrance of the village on both High and Third streets, through Sept. 19. Visit FairportHarborTourism.com.

Kent State University Museum: 515 Hilltop Dr. Kent, presents “Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe,” which showcases common features shared by regional costume across Western and Eastern Europe, through Dec. Call 330-672-3450 or visit www.kent.edu/museum.

Lakeland Community College’s Gallery at Lakeland:

7700Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, presents “Watercolor Ohio 2021: 44th Annual Juried Exhibition,” through Sept. 10. Call 440-5257029 or visit lakelandcc. edu/gallery.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Cleveland:

11400 Euclid Ave., presents “Axis Mundo: Queer Networks in Chicano L.A.,” through Jan. 2. Call 216421-8671 or visit mocacleveland.org.

Penitentiary Glen Reservation: 8668 KirtlandChardon Road, Kirtland, presents “Wild About Nature,” Lake Metroparks’ 2021fall art show, a multimedia show featuring works by local artists, 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 28 through Oct. 10. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com/ parks-trails/penitentiaryglen-reservation. Sculpture Center: 1834 E. 123rd St., Cleveland, presents Crossroads: “Still We Rise,” an augmented reality (AR) exhibition series that will showcase artwork from 12 artists, through Sept. 25. Call 216-229-6527 or visit sculpturecenter.org.

Valley Art Center: 155 Bell St., Chagrin Falls, presents a “reimagined” Art by the Falls,” featuring a series of gallery exhibitions at VAC, through Sept. 1. Call 440247-7507or visit valleyartcenter.org.

Comedy

Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Bianca Del Rio, Oct. 13; St. Vincent, Oct. 18; Heather McMahan, Oct. 23; Taylor Tomlinson, Nov. 12 (two shows); David Cross, Nov. 15; Nate Bargatze, Dec. 4. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.

Cleveland Improv: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Nate Jackson, Aug. 27 through 28. Brian Simpson, Sept. 3and 4; Justin Whitehead, Sept. 5; Tony Baker, Sept. 9through 11; Earthquake, Sept. 17through 19; Brandon T. Jackson, Sept. 23; Karious Miller, Sept. 24 through 26; Tony Roberts, Oct. 8 through 10. Call 216696-4677 or visit ClevelandImprov.com.

Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents Al Jackson, Aug. 27 and 28. Call 216-736-4242 or visit pickwickandfrolic.com.

MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Chelsea Handler, Oct. 9. Call 330908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts. com.

Dance

DANCECleveland: presents “KOLADE-XCOPE,” by Raphael Xavier, featuring hiphop dancers with live music by Tim Motzer, 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights. Visit dancecleveland.org or call 216-991-9000.

Verb Ballets Center for Dance: 3558 Lee Road, Shaker Heights, presents a mini-concert and lecturedemonstration with South African artist Sikhumbuzo Hlahleni, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27; the last of its Summer Series performances, 8p.m. Sept. 3 at Cain Park’s Evans Amphitheatre, 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights. Call 216-397-3757 or visit verbballets.org.

Film

Chagrin Documentary Film Festival: presents its 2021festival, with both inperson and virtual screenings, Oct. 5 through 10. Call 440-247-1591 or visit chagrinfilmfest.org. Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque: 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue,” 7 p.m. Aug. 27 and 5 p.m. Aug. 28; “Car Wash,” 9:30 p.m. Aug. 27 and 7 p.m. Aug. 29; “Days,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 and 4 p.m. Aug. 29. Call 216-421-7450 or visit CIA.edu/Cinematheque.

Music

Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Cleveland Taco Fest, featuring local bands and more, Aug. 27 through 29; All Fizzed Up, a hard seltzer event, Sept. 11; Dinosaur Jr., Ryley Walker, Oct. 1; Kevin Gates, Oct. 8; Ministry, Helmet, Front Line Assembly, Oct. 9; Lil Tjay, Oct. 10; The Front Bottoms, Oct. 19; Cody Johnson, Oct. 22; Clozee, Of the Trees, Tripp St, Oct. 28; Gojira, Knocked loose, Alien Weaponry, Oct. 29; In This Moment, Black Veil Brides, Nov. 2; Tech N9ne, Nov. 5; Caamp, Nov. 13; The Driver Era, The Wrecks, Nov. 18; Midland, Hailey Whitters, Nov. 19; Lupe Fiasco Prevents Food & Liquor, Nov. 26; Architects, Nov. 27; Neck Deep, nothing, nowhere, Heart Attack Man, Nov. 28; Khruangbin, Dec. 7; Clutch, Stoner, Native How, Dec. 29. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.

Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Alex Bevan, Aug. 27; Bill Toms and Hard Rain, Brian Lisik, Aug. 27; Brandon Miller, Ray Flanagan Trio, Aug. 28, Post Saga, Aug. 28; Lee Dewyze, Aug. 31; Carl Baldassarre’s Led Zeppelin Revival, Larry Insana, Sept. 3; Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, Cory Grinder & the Playboy Scouts, Sept. 4; The Dead Revival Band, Sept. 5; Albert Cummings, Sept. 8; Natewantstobattle,

CG5, Vesperra, Sept. 9; Torres, Ariana and the Rose, Sept. 13; Conway the Machine with Stove God Cooks, Sept. 15; Neal Francis, Sept. 17; Caroline Rose, Sept. 18; Osees, Mr. Elevator, Sept. 19; Black Joe Lewis and the Honey Bears, Sept. 23; Joanne Shaw Taylor, Sept. 28; Transviolet, Lorelei Marcell, Sept. 29; Courtney Marie Andrews, Sept. 30; Pokey LaFarge, Esther Rose, Oct. 6; Jon Spencer and the Hitmakers, Oct. 8; Weathers, Kenzo Cregan, Oct. 9; JMSN, Oct. 15; Lucero, Morgan James, Oct. 23; Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass featuring Love Canon, Oct. 29; Madison Cunningham, S.G. Goodman, Nov. 5; Planet Booty, Nov. 6; The Brook and the Bluff, Nov. 10; Geoff Tate, Mark Daley and the Ravens, Squid, Nov. 12; Guided by Voices, Nov. 13; Maggie Rose, Them Vibes, Nov. 18; Cloud Nothings, Nov. 19; King Buffalo and Oregon Space Trail of Doom, Slug Fest, Nov. 20; Beach Bunny, Wheelwright, Nov. 21; All them Witches, Dec. 12. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom. com.

Blossom Music Center:

1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents Thomas Rhett, Aug. 29; Korn, Staind, Sept. 2; Dead & Company, Sept. 7; The Jonas Brothers, Sept. 22; Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer and, Sept. 25; NF, Sept. 27; Florida Georgia Line, Oct. 1 (canceled); Jason Aldean, Oct. 15. Call 330-920-8040 or visit livemu.sc/2QcbKUb. Blossom Music Festival: at Blossom Music Center, the summer home of The Cleveland Orchestra, presents “Enigma Variations,” Aug. 28; “Hollywood Under the Stars,” Sept. 4 and 5; Stewart Copeland’s “Police Deranged for Orchestra,” Sept. 11. Call 216-231-1111

or visit clevelandorchestra. com.

Cain Park: Goodnor and Superior, Cleveland Heights, presents Multi-Music Fest featuring Stokley, SWV, Sept. 4; Indigo Girls, Sept. 9; Tri-C JazzFest, Sept. 11 and 12; Soul Asylum, Sept. 16; Under the Streetlamp, Sept. 18. Call 216-371-3000, or visit cainpark.com.

Cleveland Opera Theater: presents free outdoor summer concerts — 7p.m. Aug. 28 at Dunham Tavern Museum in Cleveland. Call 216-512-0268 or visit ClevelandOperaTheater.org.

Covelli Centre: 229 E. French St., Youngstown, presents Breaking Benjamin, Sept. 21. Call 800-7453000 or visit www.covellicentre.com.

Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents

Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, Blondie Chaplin, Oct. 20. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com. Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, presents Natha Paul & The Admirables, C-Level, Uptowne Buddha, Aug. 27; Pillars, Rebreather, Brain Cave, Aug. 28; School of Rock All-Stars, Aug. 29; The Giant Jam Sandwich, Aug. 29; Herzog, Uno Lady, Pharmacy Keys, Sept. 3; GlamGore “Sirens & Songbirds,” Sept. 4; Long Ass Breakup Tour featuring TYGKO, Sept. 5; Bartees Strange, Ganser, Sept. 9; Meatbodies, Zip-Tie Handcuffs, Oregon Space Trail of Doom, Sept. 9; Whiskey Daredevils, Jack Fords, Falling Stars, Sept. 10; Cousin Simple, Funny Business, Sept. 11; Telekinetic Yeti, Worshiper, Black Spirit Crown, Sept. 12; Anti-Flag, Sept. 15; Melt 15 Year Anniversary with Ringworm, Lo-Pan, Oct. 2. Call 216-321-5588 or visit grogshop.gs.

House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Young Blue, Aug. 30; Avatar, Sept. 9; Isaiah Rashad, Lil Sunny’s Awesome Vacation, Sept. 12; Buckcherry, Sept. 14; Candlebox, Sept. 15; Mod Sun, Internet Killed the Rockstar, Sept. 16; Wizkid, Sept. 17; Toad the Wet Sprocket, Sept. 19; Too Many Zooz X Big Freedia, Sept. 23; JXDN, Sept. 24; Dr. Dog, Sept. 26; Thievery Corporation, Sept. 27; P.O.D., Sept. 28; Foundation Is Grateful with Dupree’s Dead Band, Oct. 1; The Black Dahlia Murder, Oct. 3; Dashboard Confessional (unplugged), Oct. 5; Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Oct. 7; Alina Baraz, Oct. 8; State Champs, Oct. 13; Toadies, Oct. 14. Visit houseofblues.com/Cleveland.

Jacobs Pavilion: Nautica Entertainment Complex,

West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland, presents King

Crimson, Sept. 1; Brit Floyd, Sept. 5 Flogging Molly, Violent Femmes, Sept. 11; Coheed & Cambria, The Used, Sept. 12; Quinn XCII, Chelsea Cutler, Sept. 14; Brett Eldredge, Sept 16; 311, Sept. 18; Nine Inch Nails, Pixies, Sept. 21and 23(canceled); Blackberry Smoke, Sept. 25; Phoebe Bridgers, Muna, Sept. 29; Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Oct. 13. Call 216-622-6557 or visit livemu.sc/3uKm4lg. Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Ani DiFranco, Elizabeth Moen, Aug. 27; Spin Doctors, Aug. 28; BoDeans, Aug. 31; The Uprooted Band (featuring Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root), Sept 7; Julian Marley, Sept. 8. Call 330-6775005or visit kentstage.org. Lake View Cemetery Concert Series: at Lakeview Cemetery, 2316Euclid Ave, Cleveland, presents Hubb’s Groove (soul/jazz), 4p.m. Aug. 29(rain date Sept. 5).

Visit lakeviewcemetery.com.

Legacy Live: a concert series at Legacy Village in Lyndhurst with performances on a stage near the lawn between Bar Louie and California Pizza Kitchen, presents Saborit (Latin soul), Aug. 28; Ricky & The Rockets (classic rock), Sept. 4; Revolution Pie (Beatles tribute), Sept. 11. Call 216382-3871 or visit LegacyVillage.com.

Live at the Lighthouse Music Festival Series: a production of Fairport Harbor Arts & Culture Alliance with performances at Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse, presents The Fall Funky Jam — Pillars of Rome, Jul Big Green, Willie Phoenix, Broccoli Samurai, 2 p.m. Sept. 25. Visit fhaca.org.

Mentor Rocks concert series: with shows at 7 p.m. at Mentor Civic Amphitheater, 8600 Munson Road, presents E5C4P3(Journey tribute), Aug. 31. Visit mentorrocks.info.

MGM Northfield Park:

10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Queensryche, Sept. 16; Paul Anka, Oct. 29; Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, Nov. 5; Todd Rundgren, Nov. 6 and 7; Buddy Guy, Nov. 12; Sebastian Bach, Kaleido, Nov. 13. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark. mgmresorts.com.

Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Maura Rogers and the Bellows, Aug. 28; Late Nite Lounge: Drag Bingo with Veranda L’Ni & Friends, Aug. 28; Jimmy Buffett Brunch with Cheeseburgers in Paradise, Aug. 29; Motown Brunch featuring Nitebridge, Aug. 29; Ms. BBC, Aug. 29; Louis Prima Jr & The Witnesses, Sept. 1 and 2; Discotheque featuring LaLa Ri, Sept. 3; JiMiller Band, Paul Perme, Sept. 3; Carlos Jones & The PLUS Band, Sept. 5; Straight On (acoustic Heart tribute),

Sept. 9; Doobie Brother Brunch with China Grove, Sept. 12; Raul Malo, Sept. 15; Jonah Koslen and His Band, Sept. 17 and 20. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.

Our Old Music for a New World: an outdoor picnic concert series from Northeast Ohio Musical Heritage Association featuring folk music at First Baptist Church, 3630 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, presents Hal Walker, Eric Noden, Sept. 18. Visit hneomha.org.

Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Jim Brickman, Nov. 26 through 28at Hanna Theatre; Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2021, featuring Jonathan Butler, Rick Braun, Richard Elliot and Rebecca Jade, Dec. 8. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.

Rock Hall Live!: featuring ticketed concerts at 8 p.m. select Thursdays and Fridays at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s PNC Stage, presents John Paul Keith, Jack Fords, Aug. 27. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit rockhall.com.

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Z107.9 Summer Jam, featuring Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Moneybagg Yo and Jeezy, Aug. 27; Eric Church, Sept. 24; Harry Styles, Oct. 18; Kane Brown, Nov. 21; Genesis, Nov. 30; Andrea Bocelli, Dec. 2; Machine Gun Kelly, Dec. 18; The Weeknd, Jan. 30; Rage Against the Machine, Run the Jewels, July 27. Call 888-894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse. com.

Nightlife Annabelle’s Diner:

presents Chuck Hamilton & Friends, 6 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 2; the Chuck Hamilton Band, 6p.m. Saturdays

through Oct. 3. 8637 Twinbrook Road, Mentor. Call 440-255-6924. Ferrante Winery and Ristorante: 5585 N. River Road W., Geneva, presents Eric Brook, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 27; Chad Hoffman, 1 p.m. Aug. 28; 2 Kings, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 28; Mitch & Melissa, 2p.m. Aug. 29. Call 440-4668466or visit ferrantewinery. com.

Parks

Lake Erie Bluffs: 3301 Lane Road, Perry, presents Best of the Bluffs, celebrating “our amazing pollinators at Lake Erie Bluffs,” 1to 4p.m. Aug. 29(registration required). Call 440-358-7275 or visit lakemetroparks.com/ parks-trails/lake-erie-bluffs. Penitentiary Glen Reservation: 8668 KirtlandChardon Road, Kirtland, presents Resonanz Opera presents The Smoker — ‘I love you’, Aug. 27. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com/parkstrails/penitentiary-glenreservation.

Theater

Beck Center for the Arts:

17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents “Broadway Bound,” by Neil Simon, Sept. 10 through Oct. 3; “The Exonerated,” by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen, Oct. 8through Nov. 7; “Elf (The Musical),” Dec. 3 through Jan. 2. Call 216-521-2540, or visit beckcenter.org.

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre: 40 River St., Chagrin Falls, presents “an unprecedented and experimental” fundraiser, Murder by the Falls: “Nursery Crimes,” an online event, Sept. 10, with a reception and season kickoff party Sept. 11. Call 440-247-8955 or visit CVLT.org.

Cleveland Play House:

Performing at Playhouse Square, presents “Where Did We Sit on the Bus?,” by Brian Quijada,” Oct. 23 through Nov. 14 in the Allen Theatre; “Light It Up!,” a new holiday musical by Jason Michael Webb and

Lelund Durond Thompson, Nov. 27 through Dec. 22 in the Allen Theatre. Call 216241-6000 or visit clevelandplayhouse.com.

Cleveland Public Theatre: 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents its 2021-22 season, “Evolve: — “Pandemonium 2021: The Break of Dawn,” Sept. 18, “Breakout Session (or Frogorse),” Oct. 28 through Nov. 13 in Gordon Square Theatre, “10 Minutes to Midnight: 9Quirky Plays for the Holidays,” Dec. 2 through 18 in Gordon Square Theatre. Call 216-631-2727 or visit cptonline.org.

Dobama Theatre: 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, presents “Airness,” Oct. 29 through Nov. 21. Call 216-932-3396 or visit www.dobama.org.

Fine Arts Association’s Women’s Committee: presents “Divorced, Beheaded, Died: Divorced, Beheaded, Survived,” about the six wives of Henry VIII,” as its Second Wednesday program luncheon, 11 a.m. Sept. 8at The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby — reservations required by Sept. 3 Call 440-579-5020 or email anthonyjanem@yahoo.com.

Great Lakes Theater: at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, presents “The Tempest,” Oct. 15 through Nov. 7; “A Christmas Carol,” Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 in the Mimi Ohio Theatre. Call 216-2416000or visit greatlakestheater.org.

Near West Theatre: 6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents “The Reconstruction Project,” Sept. 11 through 19; Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” Nov. 19 through Dec. 5. Call 216961-9750or visit nearwesttheatre.org.

Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “The Choir of Man,” through Sept. 18; “The Lion King,” Oct. 1 through 15; “The Prom,” Nov. 2 through 21; “Wicked,” Dec. 8 to Jan. 2. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.

Rabbit Run Theater: 5648 W. Chapel Road, Madison Township, presents “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” through Sept. 11. Call 440428-7092 or visit rabbitrunonline.org.

Misc.

Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Deanna Adams, author of “Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Venues” and other Cleveland-related books, 1 p.m. Aug. 29. Call 216-3831124or visit beachlandballroom.com.

Cleveland Cultural Gardens: 750E. 88th St., presents One World Day, with the theme of this year’s celebration being “Peace Through Mutual Understanding,” 11 a.m. to 6p.m. Aug. 29. Call 440-946-6549 or visit culturalgardens.org.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: 3900Wildlife Way, Cleveland, presents Asian Lantern Festival, featuring 1,000 new illuminated lanterns, live acrobatic performances and culturally inspired cuisine, through Sept. 5. Call 216661-6500or visit clemetzoo.com.

Cleveland National Air Show: featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, will be Sept. 4-6 at Burke Lakefront Airport. Call 216-781-0747 or visit ClevelandAirShow. com.

Holden Forests & Gardens: operating the Cleveland Botanical Garden and Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, presents “Fairy Doors: Magical Garden Gateways,” featuring creations by 22 regional artists, through Aug. 29at both attractions. Visit holdenfg. org.

Great Lakes Science Center: 601Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents Science Under the Sun, a “STEM adventure,” in tents overlooking North Coast Harbor, with monthly themes: Machines Month, August, and Flight and Aeronautics Month, September; Air Show Deck Party aboard the historic Steamship William G. Mather, Sept. 4through 6. Call 216-694-2000 or visit greatscience.com.

Hale Farm & Village:

2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, presents Made in Ohio Art & Craft Festival, noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 3and 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 4and 5; Harvest Festival, Oct. 2, 3, 9and 10. Call 330-666-3711 or visit halefarm.org.

Mentor: presents Mentor on Tap & Uncorked, featuring wine, beer and food trucks, along with music by Skinny Moo, 5 p.m. Oct. 2 at Mentor Civic Center Park. Visit CityofMentor.com.

Mentor PerchFest: Hosted by Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina, 8365 Harbor Drive, Mentor, presents its debut Perch Fest, where you can participate in fishing tournaments and clinics about all aspects of fishing, Aug. 27 through 29. Contact the Mentor Parks & Recreation Department at parks@cityofmentor.com or 440-974-5720.

MGM Northfield Park: 10777Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Tyler Henry, Hollywood medium, Oct. 30; Last Podcast on the Left: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Tour, April 30. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: will be 8p.m. Oct. 30at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. Visit RocketMortgageFieldHouse.com.

Steele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub: 348 Mentor Ave. Painesville, presents Public guided tours with Carol Shamakian, the owner and founder, Oct. 26 and Dec. 16; Murder Mystery Dinner, Sept. 17, Oct. 23 and Nov. 19; Spooky Stories by The Haunted Housewives, Oct. 28; pictures with Santa, Nov. 20. Call 440-6397948 or visit SteeleMansion. com.