Browns vs. Cowboys Home Opener Here we go, Brownies! Here we go! WOOF-WOOF! Your Cleveland Browns take the newly christened Huntington Bank Field against Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Dawgs will ‘Hunt’ (can’t resist a new pun!) hoping for a big “W” against “Big D.” Kickoff at 4:25 p.m.; tickets start at $21. 4:25 p.m., September 8. Cleveland Browns Stadium, 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland. clevelandbrowns.com Avril Lavigne: Greatest Hits Tour The pop-punk progenitor will “Sk8te” into town on Friday, riding high on her “Greatest Hits Tour.” We haven’t seen Avril her since that Huntington Bank Field set opening for MGK and expect big things – no “replacement conspiracy” about it. Don’t make it “Complicated,” head to Blossom. Simple Plan and Girlfriends open. (Show is sold out, but aftermarket tickets are still available). 7 p.m., September 6. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W Steels Corners Rd., East Bagley Road, Cuyahoga Falls. livenation.com Cage the Elephant: Neon Pill Tour There “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” when the psychedelic/garage-inspired alt-rock band lands at Blossom on Monday. After a five-year layover, Matt Schultz & Co. are going big with the “Neon Pill Tour.” Reviews suggest a bombastic evening. Young the Giant, Bakar and Willow Avalon open. 6:30 p.m., September 9. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W Steels Corners Rd., East Bagley Road, Cuyahoga Falls. livenation.com Related: Hits have kept this Canadian rocker sk8ing for the past 22 years Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party Not since Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups have two great tastes gone so good together. Monster trucks, as presented by the preeminent toy car brand in history? Sign us up! Family-friendly performances feature favorite Hot Wheels’ trucks Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Boneshaker, Gunkster and Bigfoot - along with laser light shows, a dance party and toy giveaways. 7 p.m., September 6 – 7; 12:30 p.m. matinee, September 7. rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com Corey Holcomb Chicago-based comedian, actor and host of the YouTube original internet program, “The Corey Holcomb 5150 Show,” is headed to MGM Northfield Park on Saturday night for an evening of cultural and relationship observations. Holcomb has been a regular on the “Def Comedy Jam,” “Last Comic Standing” and often refers to himself as the “Ghetto Dr. Phil.” MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Rd., Northfield. mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com The Diary of Black Men A morality play-dramedy, “Diary” is the longest-running and most successful national touring African American theatrical stage play in American history. The performance, which tackles male-female relationships from a Black man’s perspective, has brought audiences to laughter, tears and deep thought with its provocative expression. 6 p.m. Friday, August 9. State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland (Playhouse Square). playhousesquare.org CLE Bazaar Open Air Market Market Square Park on Market Ave. in Ohio City hosts pop-up events year-round, including summer arts and crafts shows collectively known as “Open Air in Market Square.” The next installment happens this Sunday. Hang with the creatives and enjoy the bustle! 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., September 8. clevelandbazaar.org Pride & Prejudice This adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel casts a wide net with a modern take on a timeless story. Under the visionary direction of Cleveland Play House artistic director Michael Barakiva, this classic English love story goes full-on modern romcom and clever hilarity ensues. Opens 7 p.m., previews begin September 7; performances run through the end of the month. Allen Theater Music Center, 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. clevelandplayhouse.com Fairy Tales and Fables: Illustration and Storytelling in Art Featuring more than 50 rarely seen artworks, the Cleveland Museum of Art exhibition traces how book illustration evolved over 200 years after the onset of industrialization in the 19th century. Free. Now through Sept. 8. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. DETAILS |
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RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars LIVE Enter the “Werk Room” as RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars comes to life on-stage! Fan-favorites Angeria, Gottmik, Jorgeous, Plastique Tiara, Roxxxy Andrews, Shannel, and Vanessa Vanjie have been on this touring show-within-a-show, highlighting the “charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent” it takes for a Queen to be an All-Star. This is a sassy Saturday night option and we’re here for all of it. 8 p.m., September 7. KeyBank State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. playhousesquare.org Lee-Harvard Block Party The Lee-Harvard community is hosting its annual block party this weekend with live performances, food trucks and activities for all ages. Connect with neighbors and local businesses. An all-ages, family-friendly event; free to attend. Saturdays are perfect for picnics, so get one in before the weather gets colder. 12 p.m., September 7. Eldamere Ave., Cleveland. keeplee-harvard.org/event-details/lee-harvard-block-party-2024 Slow Roll CLE For the next eight Mondays, Slow Roll CLE will resume their “mass happenings” – leisurely paced cycle parades through all The Land’s cooler urban nooks and crannies. These 10-mile evening rides resume Monday, with locations changing from week to seek. This one kicks off at Otter Park, a once-neglected pocket that is now home to Fresh Fest Cleveland. 6 p.m. gather; 7 p.m. ride, beginning September 9. Otter Park, 2881 E. 82nd St., Cleveland (future locations vary). slowrollcleveland.org Bridget Ginley: Transient Transfers of Persistent Memory Using 30 years of personal photographs, Ginley explores areas of Northeast Ohio that bring back nostalgic memories. Using the process of gel medium transfer and the addition of personala coloring touches, she creates a surreal reality of landmarks from past and present. Opens with a reception Friday, September 6 and runs through Friday, November 1. Artist reception begins at 5 p.m., September 6. 15517 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. marianeilartproject.com History in their Hands: Black Photographers in Cleveland, 1968 – present The inaugural exhibition for the new African American History Gallery at the Cleveland History Center, headquartered for Western Reserve Historical Society. The exhibition features works by Charles J. Pinkney, Van Dillard, Jimmy Gayle, Amanda D. King, Mychal Lilly and Gina Gayle. Refreshments, live jazz by Horns & Things, a short film by Robert Banks, engaging displays and more. thought-provoking displays, good company, and special gifts for all attendees. Artists’ reception begins at 7 p.m., September 7. Cleveland History Center, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland. wrhs.org Imposters Theater’s BIG Comedy Night This “BIG” variety show is “overstuffed” with improv, sketch, stand up and other comedy. Hosted by Michael Busch (Conan, UCB), the featured performers include Bill Squire, Brett Thomas, Isabel Kalafatis, Maria Serra, Emily Panzero, Joe Erickson, Adam Sheetz, Frank Perri and The Imposters Society. Saturday night’s alright for laughing, get a little action in. 7:30 p.m., September 7. 4828 Lorain Ave., Cleveland. imposterstheater.com Paris, Texas – 40th Anniversary at the Cinematheque We start and end with Texas? Yes. A man wanders out of the desert not knowing who he is. His brother finds him and helps to pull his memory back of the life he led before he walked out on his family and disappeared. Wim Wenders’ (Wings of Desire) epic film won the Palme d’Or at the 1984 Cannes Film Festival and is a different kind of nod to “Big D” – a 4K Digital restoration, that is. 8:45 p.m., September 7. 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. www.cia.edu Asian Lantern Festival The seventh festival, originally scheduled to end Aug. 25, has been extended. Attractions include a 50-foot-tall pagoda, walk-through tunnels and immersive areas, including the Blooming Gardens. A drive-through option is available. New this year: Swan Voyage, which allows guests to see displays from paddleboats. Swan Voyage tickets are $15. Festival advance discounted tickets are $24 with four-packs and discounts for members available. Individual same-day tickets can be purchased for $27 until 9:30 p.m. Drive-through tickets are $55 per vehicle ($45, members). 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays to Saturday, Sept. 14. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland. clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo |
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FOOD & DRINK Cleveland Oktoberfest The annual end-of-summer party is back, with beer and bands, food (tons of food!) and so much more. Stroll through the myriad of vendors, quaff beer from the local breweries competing for bragging rights in the annual microbrew competition, watch wiener-dog races, sip a Jägermeiser, clap for your favorite masskrugstemmen (stein-holding) competitor and of course cheer as the glockenspiel sounds. Multiple tribute bands are slated to perform. It’s a great people-watching event, too, with German attire welcomed. And don’t forget Carl Jara and his amazing sand-sculpting skills. General admission is $18, with VIP and other ticket levels offered. 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 6Noon to midnight Saturday, Sept. 7 Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights. clevelandoktoberfest.com Related: Prost! Raise a beer to Cleveland Oktoberfest: Voted best in the nationOddfellows Restaurant On cool weather days, dining returns inside. OddFellows, which opened in Chagrin Falls earlier this summer, is a good spot for a multi-course, hardy dinner. Chicken, lamb, steak, fish are filling entrees, but the cauliflower steak is the real surprise. The vegan option is served with chimichurri, pomegranate and butter bean puree. Finish with a baked hot chocolate or seasonal fruit cobbler. OddFellows is at 16 North Main Street, Chagrin Falls. DETAILS Merwin’s Wharf Summer is winding down, so don’t let it pass without checking out this spot on the river. Merwin’s Wharf offers a great view of the water, a relaxing time to have a pint or a bite as you watch the boats sail along. (There’s also a boat slip nearby.) It’s at 1785 Merwin Ave., Cleveland. MORE INFO Never Say Dive Despite the extensive list of new restaurants in Greater Cleveland in 2024, we can’t stop revisiting Never Say Dive in Old Brooklyn this year. We’ve tried nearly everything on menu, and you really can’t go wrong. From caviar-topped hot dogs to buckets of fried chicken and cava for $40 on Tuesdays, there are so many reasons to love this high-low dive bar. It’s craft cocktail list, featuring tequila espresso martinis on draft, is just as outstanding as the food. Never Say Dive is at 4497 Broadview Road in Cleveland. DETAILS Sober in the City in Cleveland Sober in the City is a new series from the non-alcoholic bar at 1434 W. 29th Street and the mobile bartending business. The first event is set for 5 p.m. on September 7, with chef Jeremy Umansky of Larder Delicatessen and Bakery slated to cook. Additionally, winemaker Woody Hambrecht of Woody’s Wine will be offering zero-proof pairings at the dinner. READ MORE |
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TV & MOVIES' ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Tim Burton and Michael Keaton are back in "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," a long-awaited sequel that sparks the requisite dose of nostalgia, reminding us of the singular talents of its director and star. Keaton is once again "the ghost of the most," causing trouble in the Afterlife while pining for Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder), who'd rather forget about the trickster demon. But their reunion becomes inevitable when Lydia's daughter Astrid (Jenna Ortega) inadvertently wanders into the Afterlife. While the film has it share of moments -- including a deliciously weird wedding scene -- the sequel is mostly a series of forced memory pops designed to conjure up warm feelings of nostalgia. Results may vary. REVIEW ‘Rebel Ridge’ Jeremy Saulnier makes lean, suspenseful thrillers, several of which ("Blue Ruin," "The Green Room") have turned into cult favorites. His latest, "Rebel Ridge" (on Netflix starting Friday Sept. 6), stars Aaron Pierre as an ex-Marine who becomes ensnared in a violent battle with a corrupt small-town police department and its chief (Don Johnson). The film, engrossing and stylish, is enlivened by the magnetic presence of Pierre. DETAILS ‘The Boy and the Heron’ "The Boy and the Heron" didn't turn out to be Hayao Miyazaki's swan song. (He's said to be at work again on another film.) But it did live up to the considerable expectations built up for the long-in-coming late opus from the Japanese anime master. The film, streaming Friday, Sept. 6, on Max, was the best animated feature winner at the Oscars earlier this year and – in a first for the 83-year-old Miyazaki – No. 1 for a weekend at the box office. In it, a 12-year-old boy named Mahito, uprooted from Tokyo after the death of his mother during World War II, discovers a portal into a fantastical realm. In its review, AP wrote that "The Boy and the Heron" is like "returning to a faintly familiar dreamland. Only, since the only location here is really Miyazaki's boundless imagination, it's less the feeling of stepping back into a recognizable place than it is revisiting a well-remembered sense of discombobulation and wonder." DETAILS ‘Slow Horses’ "Slow Horses," Apple TV+ British spy series starring Gary Oldman, returns for season four just in time for the Primetime Emmy Awards. Season three received nine nominations including outstanding drama series and lead actor for Oldman. The show's new season is also rated 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. In "Slow Horses," MI5 agents who've made big mistakes are relegated to a division run by Oldman's character Jackson Lamb. The story is based on Mick Herron's "Slough House" novels. It returned Wednesday. DETAILS ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ First there was Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," and now Hulu is introducing "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," a docuseries following young wives in Utah who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are also online influencers who banded together to create TikTok content they called #MomTok. The women juggle their online personas with family life and remaining in good standing with the Church — and each other — after a sex scandal brings worldwide attention. It premieres Friday, Sept. 6. DETAILS ‘Wonderland Massacre & The Secret History of Hollywood’ In "The Wonderland Massacre & The Secret History of Hollywood," crime writer Michael Connelly examines the 1981 quadruple massacre at Wonderland Avenue in Los Angeles that inspired the film "Boogie Nights." It premieres Sunday, Sept. 8 on MGM+. DETAILS |
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George Strait They call him King George for a reason. On Friday, George Strait will release his 31st studio album, "Cowboys and Dreamers," a collection of classic-sounding contemporary country from a Texas troubadour who has nothing left to prove, and no reason to quit. Standouts include a collaboration with Chris Stapleton ("Honky Tonk Hall of Fame"), who opened for Strait on his recent stadium tour, a cover of Waylon Jennings' "Waymore's Blues," and the Jimmy Buffet-informed vacation stomper, "MIA Down in MIA." DETAILS Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit The singer-songwriter is at his peak right now – a roots-rock rebels with Springsteen-esque flourishes, songs of world-weary melancholy and redemption and backing band that’s been compared to The Boss’ E Street ensemble. Texas troubadour Alejandro Escovedo opens. One heckuva double bill, if we do say so ourselves. 7 p.m., September 10. Jacobs Pavilion, 2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland. axs.com Rock Hall Member Appreciation Day feat. 2023 Inductees Exhibit Closing Before we forget, it’s your last chance to see the Rock Hall’s 2023 Inductees Exhibit. Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, The Spinners, DJ Kool Herc, Link Wray, Chaka Khan, Al Kooper, Bernie Taupin and Don Cornelius are all represented in this Saturday soiree. Get rocked! 10 a.m., September 7. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 1100 Rock & Roll Blvd., Cleveland. rockhall.com CUSP Presents: Paige Naylor + Haruhi Kobayashi // Naomi Columna The Cleveland Uncommon Sound Project (or CUSP as known to enthusiasts) is dedicated to strengthening artistic engagement of Northeast Ohio community by championing the creation and performance of new music. This latest installment coming Saturday night promises complex layers of vocals, electronics and multimedia. 7:30 p.m., September 7. 1433 E. 33rd St., Cleveland. uncommonsoundcle.com/concert-series Mr. Speed – A Tribute to Kiss “You wanted the best? You GOT the best!” Break out the flash pots and greasepaint, the country’s premiere tribute to Rock Hall inductees Kiss returns Saturday night as part of a 30th Anniversary tour. A rare public event where no one will bat an eye if you decide to spit blood, just don’t breathe fire. Leave that to the professionals. A motley tribute act called Crüed (SWTDT?) opens. 7 p.m., September 7. 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. houseofblues.com/cleveland Front 242 Farewell Tour w/ Nitzer Ebb & Kanga The Belgian electronic music outfit came to notoriety in 80s with EBM (or Electronic Body Music) and anchored Lollapalooza in 1993 when Perry Farrell and Lolla organizers looked to repeat the commotion of Nine Inch Nails (1991) and Ministry (1992) by putting them on the bill. It’s 30+ years later and Front 242 is on their “farewell tour” of sorts. The “Blackout: The Final Shows” victory lap caps a final global trek. 7 p.m., September 8. 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. http://www.clevelandagora.com Related: 3 Reasons to see Front 242 at the Agora on Sunday, September 8Kultures Album Release Show at Mahall’s 20 Lanes We’ve been waiting for this one. Kultures delivers a new, haunting melodic pastiche of dreampop, baroque, psychedelic and ambient music. This local collaborative is not unlike Broken Social Scene, where all manner of influence and inspiration work their way in, up and through singer-songwriter and Lakewoodite Justin Miller. R.I.Y.L. Arcade Fire, City and Colour, Bon Iver, Sylvan Esso, Volcano Choir and Inner Oceans. Don’t miss out. 7 p.m., September 6. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood. mahalls20lanes.com B-Side Patio Grand Reopening with Brent Kirby & Clare Feorene This summer, a fire swept through the B-Side Liquor Lounge patio in the Coventry neighborhood. It rendered the favorite hang’s outdoor space (mostly) useless. Repairs and upgrades have been completed and the space reopens with performances two local singer-songwriters – Brent Kirby (10X3, New Soft Shoe, Jack Fords, et. al) and Clare Feorene (one of the region’s up-and-coming musicians). A perfect way to spend a Friday. Free but limited capacity, so act fast. 6 p.m., September 6. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland. bsideliquorlounge.com; RSVPs at ticketweb.com The Dare The internet was primed for an electroclash revival, and in The Dare, it has a figurehead. The musical project of Harrison Patrick Smith, The Dare has quickly become a stalwart of New York City nightlife, largely due to the success of his amorous anthem "Girls." He's further cemented his nascent fame by producing and co-writing "Guess," a deluxe club tune from Charli XCX's extended "BRAT," and a remix featuring Billie Eilish. When his debut album releases on September 6, titled "What's Wrong With New York?", all eyes and ears will be back on his own nostalgic-sounding Anglophilia. Put on your best suit and hit the dance floor. DETAILS MJ Lenderman MJ Lenderman is no stranger to this space — last year, AP named an album by his band, Asheville, North Carolina's alt-country indie rockers Wednesday, as one of 2023's best. As a soloist, the multi-instrumentalist — but perhaps most principally, a guitarist — has made a name for himself for his lax songwriting style – funny, acerbic, cutting with a wizened equanimity. On "Morning Fireworks," his skills have been sharpened. Heartbreak is amusing and suburban and timeless. It, like last year's "Rat Saw God," feels like an easy contender for one of 2024's most exciting releases. DETAILS Sylvester A master of disco, soul, R&B and beyond, Sylvester's unimpeachable legacy gets a new release in "Live at The Opera House," a massive collection of over two hours of material. That includes 13 songs captured from his performance at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House on March 11, 1979. It will be released as a box set, for those looking to dive into its exclusive photographs and liner notes. For everyone else, it will hit streaming on Friday, Sept. 6. DETAILS |
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