“Thurgood”
Cleveland Play House presents a biographical play chronicling the decades-long career of former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Tickets $49-95. Allen Theatre, 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Sept. 9 through Oct. 1. DETAILS
Berea Arts Fest
Featuring artists across many mediums including everything from painting and wood working to glass blowing and mixed media, day will also include kids crafts, live entertainment and musical performances, food vendors and much more. Free admission. Front St., Downtown Berea. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sept. 10. DETAILS
Akron Symphony Orchestra: Distant Worlds
Head to Blossom Music Center for a night filled with the music of the “Final Fantasy” video game franchise. The evening’s performance will be accompanied by video and the Cleveland Orchestra Chamber Chorus. Tickets start at $29. 1145 West Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m., Sept. 9. DETAILS
Fresh Fest Cleveland
Featuring performances by KRS-One and DJ Scratch as well as a lineup of Northeast Ohio-based performers, the event will also include a farmers market, local vendors, wellness activities, a kids zone, 3-on-3 basketball tournament and much more. Secure parking and complimentary shuttle. Free. Rid-All Farm and Otter Park, Cleveland. 1 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sept. 9. DETAILS
'Six'
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. This Tony-winning musical at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace tells the stories of Henry VIII’s six wives from their perspectives. Each queen draws inspiration from a modern pop diva -- think Beyonce or Ariana Grande -- in a competition to determine which one of them suffered the most. Tickets $35-$120. Now through Sept. 10. 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS
Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival
Enjoy music, food trucks, vendors and more as you watch the races. Black River Landing, 421 Black River Lane, Lorain. 9 a.m., Sept. 10. DETAILS
Asian Cultural Day at Cleveland Cultural Gardens
The World on Stage summer series continues with an afternoon featuring music and dance from Northeast and Southeast Asia. 3p.m. - 5 p.m., Sept. 9. Centennial Peace Plaza, 1051 Martin Luther King Blvd., Cleveland. DETAILS
Running with a Mission
Fundraiser for The City Mission features a kids fun run, 1-mile walk and 5k race. Registration fees range $10-35. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Day also includes live entertainment, face painting, DJ and more.
Edgewater Park, 7600 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland
8:45 a.m., Sept. 9
Harbor Hogs and Hot Rods
Car and bike show also features live music, food, vendors and more. The Lake County Dog Show will also take place during the event. Admission is free, but there is a $10 fee for registering your vehicle or dog for the show. 301 3rd Street, Fairport Harbor. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sept. 9. DETAILS
Outdoor Fall RV Fest
Check out hundreds of RVs from Ohio’s top dealers and enjoy family activities, food trucks, vendors, live entertainment and more. Tickets $15. Kids 12 and under free. I-X Center, Cleveland. Through Sept. 10. DETAILS
Lúnasa
Contemporary Irish folk group is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary. Enjoy an afternoon of Irish song and music with them. Tickets $20-89. Hanna Theatre, 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland. 3:30 p.m., Sept. 10. DETAILS
Molto Bella Auto Show
Explore hundreds of rare, classic automobiles across the Great Meadow. Event includes food and drink options and admission to Manor House and grounds is included. Tickets $19 for adults, $10 for youth 17-and-under. Stan Hywet Hall, 714 North Portage Path, Akron. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sept. 10 (rain date 9/17). DETAILS
Lake County vs. Lansing
The Captains finish out their season with a home series against the Lugnuts. Friday night’s game features fireworks and Sunday is Fan Appreciation Day. Tickets start at $10. Classic Park, 35300 Vine St., Eastlake. Through Sept. 10. DETAILS
Lungs by Duncan Macmillan
Ensemble Theatre’s new season begins with the area premiere of “Lungs,” a play that follows a couple through the life cycle of their relationship, focusing on the ups-and-downs that come with love. Tickets $15 for students, $35 for adults. Notre Dame College Performing Arts Center, South Euclid. 7:30 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays; 2 p.m., Sundays; Through Sept. 24. DETAILS
Towpath Strolls
Explore part of the Towpath Trail in Tremont and enjoy family-friendly activities and live entertainment every Friday in September. Free. Sokolowski’s Overlook, 1201 University Rd, Cleveland. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sept. 8. DETAILS
Walkabout Tremont
Explore Tremont’s shops and restaurants at the Cleveland neighborhood’s monthly art walk event. Find deals on dining and drinking options, and check out live music and new art displays, at the area’s establishments. Free. Professor Ave. and surrounding streets, Cleveland. 5-10 p.m., Sept. 8. DETAILS
Bug Day
Annual educational event features games, crafts, exhibits, live bugs and more. Weather permitting, rides on replica miniature trains will be offered by Lake Shore Steamers from 1-3 p.m. in the afternoon. Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd., Kirtland. Noon - 4 p.m., Sept. 10. DETAILS
Asian Lantern Festival
The annual family-favorite festival rolls on this weekend at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo with dazzling displays including a nearly 40-foot-tall giant lantern, walk-through tunnels and a 150-foot-long Enchanted Garden Experience. The event also boasts live acrobatic performances and a variety of culturally inspired food. Tickets start at $22. Through Sept. 17. 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland. DETAILS
