Happenings

Beck Center for the Arts:

17801Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents “The Exonerated,” by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen, through Nov. 7; “Little Tech Class of Horrors: When Good Science Goes Bad” (original script for Youth Theater Production), Oct. 21 through 24; “Elf (The Musical),” Dec. 3 through Jan. 2; “LIZZIE The Musical,” by Steven Cheklik-deMeyer, Tim Maner and Alan Stevens Hewitt, Feb. 4 through 27; “Meteor Shower,” by Steve Martin, April 1 through May 1; “The Legend of Georgia McBride, by Matthew Lopez, May 27 through June 27; “Something Rotten!,” by John O’Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick, through Aug. 7, 2022. Call 216-521-2540, or visit beckcenter.org.

Blank Canvas Theatre: 1305 W. 78th St., Suite 211, Cleveland, presents “The Texas Chainsaw Musical!,” 8p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 7 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 30. Call 440-941-0458 or visit BlankCanvasTheatre.com.

Cleveland Play House:

Performing at Playhouse Square, presents “Twelfth Night” (CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program production), through Oct. 23; Where Did We Sit on the Bus?,” by Brian Quijada,” Oct. 23 through Nov. 14 in the Allen Theatre. Call 216-241-6000 or visit clevelandplayhouse. com.

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

Great Lakes Theater: at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, presents “The Tempest,” Oct. 15 through Nov. 7. Call 216-241-6000 or visit greatlakestheater.org.

Near West Theatre: 6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland,

Mell-Vonti Bowens performs in the Beck Center for the Arts’ production of “The Exonerated,” a docu-drama by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen and directed by Colleen Longshaw Jackson, running through Nov. 7. Learn more about the Lakewood production at BeckCenter.org.

presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” Nov. 19 through Dec. 5; “The Fantasticks,” Feb. 11through 20; Rodgers + Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” March 25 through April 10. Call 216961-9750 or visit nearwesttheatre.org.

Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “The Lion King,” through Oct. 15; “The Prom,” Nov. 2 through 21; “Wicked,” Dec. 8 to Jan. 2; “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (The Musical), Feb. 12 and 13 (Children’s Theatre Series), “The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites,” March 5 and 6 (Children’s Theatre Series); “Pretty Woman,” March 8 through 27; “To Kill a Mockingbird,” April 26 through May 15, 2022; “Dino-Light,” April 30 and May 1 (Children’s Theatre Series); “Ain’t Too Proud,” through July 12 through 31; “Frozen,” through Sept. 11,

2022. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org. Silhouette Productions: presents Silhouette Showcase Fundraiser, featuring a full-course meal and performances by Silhouette Productions, to benefit the 2022production of “Beauty and the Beast,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Trevi Catering, 29717 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Call 216-219-3630.

Misc.

Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents Bootanical Bash, a family-friendly event inside the Hershey’s Children Garden and White Oak Walk with trick-or-treat trail, crafts, a dance party and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16. Call 216-721-1600, or visit cbgarden.org.

Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society: 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, presents “A Century of the American Motorcycle,” through March at the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum. Visit WRHS.org.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, presents Trickor-Treat Fest, featuring meet-and-greets with costumed characters, access to 15 trick-or-treat stations and the Monster Mash Dance Party at the Zoo’s amphitheater, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays through Sundays through Oct. 31. Call 216-661-6500 or visit clemetzoo.com.

Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents “Above and Beyond,” an interactive experience from Parker

Aerospace featuring 5,000 square feet of demonstrations of the advances in aviation and aerospace, through Jan. 2. Call 216694-2000 or visit greatscience.com.

Lakewood Alive: presents Spooky Pooch Parade, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16 in Madison Park in Lakewood’s Birdtown neighborhood. Visit LakewoodAlive.org.

MGM Northfield Park: 10777Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Tyler Henry, Hollywood medium, Oct. 30. Call 330-9087625or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.

Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Murder Mystery Party: “The Addams Family — Do or Die,” Oct. 30; CLE Rocks presents Tina Turner & The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame live podcast recording, Oct. 27; Cleveland Stories Dinner Parties — “Rock This Town! Behind the Scenes at Belkin Concerts” with Fran and Jules Belkin, Nov. 4. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Cleveland, presents Celebration Day, featuring free admission for Ohio residents, live music, the debut of the 2021 inductee exhibit, plaza festival, fireworks and more, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 24. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit rockhall.com.

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

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens: 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, presents “Restoration: If This Hall Could Talk,” an exhibit celebrating restoration projects completed since 2015, through Nov. 1. Call 330-315-3287 or visit StanHywet.org.

Steele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub: 348 Mentor Ave. Painesville, presents Murder Mystery Dinner — “Circus Freak Show” theme, Oct. 23; public guided tours with Carol Shamakian, the owner and founder, Oct. 26 and Dec. 16; Spooky Stories by The Haunted Housewives, Oct. 28; Murder Mystery Dinner — “80s Prom” theme, Nov.

19. Call 440-639-7948 or visit SteeleMansion.com.

StoneWater Golf Club: One Club Drive, Highland Heights, presents Fall Fest, featuring live music, kids activities, food stands, full bar and more, noon to 4 p.m. Oct.

16. Call 440-461-4653, ext. 232 or email wneidus@ stonewatergolf.com.

Tri-C High School Rock Off: will be Jan. 22 and 29 and Feb. 5 and 12 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Visit RockHall.com/rockoff.

STEVE WAGNER