Happenings

Sperry Road, Kirtland, presents Mission Botanica, in which you can “explore the vast biodiversity in a bilingual, family-friendly adventure maze, that will feature highlighted plants and trees from the Arboretum’s collection,” through Sept. 5. Visit holdenarb.org. Lake Metroparks Farmpark: 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents Historical Engine Society Antique Power Exhibition, July 29; Vintage Ohio, a wine festival, Aug. 5 and 6; Sunflower Harvest Weekend, Aug. 20 and 21. Call 440-256-2122 or 800-366-3276, or visit goto.lakemetroparks.com/ farmpark.

West Woods Nature Center: 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township, presents the art of Brittany Selfe Paynter, through July 24. Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org.

Theater

Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents “The Legend of Georgia McBride,” by Matthew Lopez, through June 27. Call 216-5212540, or visit beckcenter. org.

Blank Canvas Theatre: 1305 W. 78th St., Suite 211, Cleveland, presents “Spring Awakening,” June 24 through July 9. Call 440941-0458 or visit BlankCanvasTheatre.com.

Cain Park: Superior Road between Lee and South Taylor roads, Cleveland Heights, presents “School of Rock,” through June 26. Call 216-371-3000 or visit CainPark.com.

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival: presents “Hamlet,” with performances starting at 7p.m. — June 24at Cleveland Heights/ Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park | June 25, Bentleyville/Bentleyville Community Park | June 26, Berea/Coe Lake

Greg Gnau portrays the role of Captain Smith in the Rabbit Run Theater production of “Titanic, the Musical” Ensemble Version, which opens June 24 and runs through July 9 at the Madison Township venue. Learn more at 440-4287092 or RabbitRun.org.

Park | July 1, South Euclid/ Notre Dame College | July 2, Mentor/James A. Garfield Historic Site | July 3, Shaker Heights/Van Aken Market District | July 8, Tremont/ Lincoln Park.. Visit cleveshakes.org or call 440794-ICSF.

Curtain 440: presents Ken Ludwig’s “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood,” through June 26 (7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays) at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon. Visit Curtain440.com.

Fine Arts Association: 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, presents “Alice in Danceland,” about a girl defeating bullies and searching for herself in the arts, through June 26. Call 440-951-7500 or visit fineartsassociation.org.

Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Waitress,” through July 3; “My Fair Lady,” through June 26; “Ain’t Too Proud,” through July 12 through 31; “Frozen,” Aug. 11 through Sept. 11. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.

Porthouse Theatre: 3143

O’Neil Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents”Little Shop of Horrors,” through July 2 Call 330-672-3884 or visit PorthouseTheatre.com. Rabbit Run Theater: 5648 W. Chapel Road, Madison Township, presents “Titanic, the Musical,” June 24 through July 9. Call 440428-7092 or visit RabbitRun.org.

Misc.

AIA Cleveland Sandfest: featuring sand sculptures and volleyball, will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 6 at Edgewater Beach. Visit aiacleveland.com/sandfest.

Auburn Corners Summer Festivals: a presentation of Auburn Arts District featuring vendors, food trucks, live music and more, will be 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 8 and 9 and Sept. 9 and 10 at 17711 Ravenna Road, Chagrin Falls. Call 216-333-8803 or email events@clevelandart. com.

Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents Gourmets in the Garden, featuring bite-sized samples from area chefs, 6 to 7 p.m. June 30, July 21, Aug. 25 and Sept. 15. Call 216-721-1600, or visit cbgarden.org.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, presents Asian Lantern Festival (with both walk-through and drivethrough experiences offered), featuring large-scale illuminated lantern displays, live acrobatic performances and culturally inspired cuisine, July 6 through Aug. 21. Call 216-661-6500 or visit clemetzoo.com.

Cleveland Museum of Art:

11150 East Blvd., presents Solstice 2022, “an energyfilled night of music and art,” June 25. Call 216-4217340 or visit clevelandart. org.

Cleveland Museum of Natural History: 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle, presents “100 Years of Discover: A Museum’s Past, Present & Future,” through July 24. Call 216-231-1177, 800-317-9155, or visit cmnh.org.

EDWINS Second Chance Life Skills Center: 2910 S. Moreland, Cleveland, presents its annual fundraiser, La Bastille, 6p.m. July 16, with an after-party at 10 p.m. at EDWINS TOO, 13220 Shaker Square, Cleveland, Visit edwinsrestaurant.org.

Fairport Harbor Lighthouse & Museum: 129 Second St., featuring navigational instruments, marine charts, handmade ship models and more, is open through Sept. 25. Call 440354-4825, fairportharborlighthouse.org or email us at keeper@ fairportharborlighthouse.org.

Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents “Science of Rock N’ Roll,” through Sept. 5. Call 216694-2000 or visit greatscience.com.

Madison Garden Club: presents “Gates to Gardens” tour, noon to 5 p.m. July 10, with presale at Madison Library or dayof tickets available at the bandstand in Village Park. Email j.stevenson6178@ gmail.com.

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage: 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood, presents “Chagall for Children,” which explores the work of one of “the best-known and most-loved artists of the twentieth century, Marc Chagall,” through Aug. 28. Call 216-593-0575 or visit MaltzJewishMuseum.org. Mentor: presents an Independence Day celebration, beginning at 6 p.m. with food trucks, a concert by The Verve Pipe at 8p.m., followed by a 25-minute fireworks display, July 4 at Mentor Civic Amphitheater, 8600 Munson Road. Visit CityofMentor.com.

MGM Northfield Park:

10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents psychic medium Matt Fraser, Oct. 27; Shangela, Oct. 28. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.

Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents “Mobland,” a murder-mystery dinner party with prohibition style, June 24; “From Rocking on the Radio . . . to Rocking the RV Life. stories from the road with Jeff & Patti Kinzbach, July 13. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.

Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival: featuring music, competitions and more, June 24 and 25 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea. Visit ohioscottishgames.com.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Cleveland, presents “The Beatles: Get Back to Let It Be,” curated by the Rock Hall and meant as an immersive complement to Peter Jackson’s docuseries “The Beatles Get Back,” through March 2023; Fam Jam, featuring live performances and more for the family, 10a.m. to 2 p.m. June 25 on the plaza. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit rockhall.com.

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Cirque du Soleil’s “Crystal,” July 15 through 17; Jurassic World Live Tour, Oct. 7 through 9. Call 888-894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse. com.

Steele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub: 348 Mentor Ave. Painesville, presents Public Guided Tour, June 28. Call 440-639-7948 or visit SteeleMansion.com.

Wolstein Center: 2000 Prospect Ave., presents Cheer Live 2022, July 2. Call 877-468-4946 or visit wolsteincenter.com.

KATHY SANDHAM