‘A Christmas Story’ ca st expo, Depeche Mode i n concert, ‘The Marvel s’ at the movies & more

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“A Christmas Story” 40th anniversary cast expo

Peter Billingsley (Ralphie) is joined by co-stars Scott Schwartz (Flick), Zack Ward (Scut Farkas), R.D. Robb (Schwartz), Yano Anaya (Grover Dill) and Ian Petrella (Randy Parker) for a cast expo that includes autograph sessions, photo ops and more fun. Tickets for the expo are $20 per day for adults and children over age 13 and $10 for kids ages 6-12. Kids under 5 are free. Weekend passes are available. A behind-the-camera panel featuring Peter Billingsley and other cast members will be held in Music Hall at 7 p.m. on Friday. Tickets for the panel are separate and start at $20. All tickets are available at tixr.com. Additional charges for autographs and photo ops. Public Auditorium, 500 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland. Nov. 10-12. DETAILS

Depeche Mode

The synth-pop pioneers bring their hugely successful “Memento Mori World Tour” to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The band, elected to the Roll & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020, will perform songs off their 15th studio album and a few classics, too. Tickets start at $35. 1 Center Court, Cleveland. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 10. DETAILS

Hannigan conducts Cleveland Orchestra

Soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan makes her much-anticipated Severance conducting debut, leading the Cleveland Orchestra in a performance of Richard Strauss’s haunting “Death and Transfiguration.” The program also features soprano Aphrodite Patoulidou and works by Joseph Haydn, György Ligeti and Claude Vivier. Tickets $25-$175. 11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland. Nov. 9-11. DETAILS

Daniel Arsham: Score and Sound

The inaugural solo exhibition by contemporary artist Daniel Arsham, who also serves as creative director of the Cleveland Cavaliers, invites the audience to contemplate the mysteries hidden within everyday objects. Free, but timed tickets are required. The Sculpture Center, 12210 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Through Jan. 27. DETAILS

The Undertaker at the Agora

The WWE superstar lets his guard down, sharing never-before-heard stories from his extraordinary professional wrestling career in an intimate conversation at the Agora. Tickets $38-$350. 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland

7:30 p.m., Nov. 10. DETAILS

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 Inductee Exhibit

The Rock Hall celebrates the latest inductees in its newest exhibit. The collection of artifacts includes Bernie Taupin’s original lyrics to “Your Song,” the headpiece from Missy Elliott’s “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” video, Willie Nelson’s famous bandana and much more. Admission $25-$35. Free for Cleveland residents. 1100 E. 9th St., Cleveland. Open daily. DETAILS

Apollo’s Fire: Nights in Venice

Cleveland’s Baroque orchestra transports the audience to Venice with an eclectic program that includes works by Claudio Monteverdi and Antonio Vivaldi. The lineup includes featured artists Erica Schuller (soprano) and Daphna Mor (recorder), plus a performance of the traditional Sephardic song, “Seven Ways to Cook Eggplant.” Tickets $10-$75. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 9 at Temple-Tifereth Israel, 26000 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 10 at United Church of Christ, 32801 Electric Blvd. Avon Lake. DETAILS

‘Degas and the Laundress’ exhibit at Cleveland Museum of Art

“Degas and the Laundress” is a collection of more than 100 Impressionism works by Edgar Degas and other artists including Honoré Daumier, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Pierre Bonnard, Edouard Vuillard, and Pablo Picasso. Looking beautiful and innocent on the surface, they represent an unvalued group of workers who were mostly women. Exhibit tickets $12 to $15. Through Jan. 15, 2024. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. DETAILS

“The Girl from the North Country”

The timeless music of Bob Dylan is reimagined to tell the stories of a group of wayward travelers stuck together on a fateful Thanksgiving during the Great Depression in this Tony-winning musical on Playhouse Square. Tickets $25-$115. Connor Palace, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Through Nov. 19. DETAILS

Festival of Laughs at Playhouse Square

Sommore, known to fans as the reigning Queen of Comedy, leads a star-studded lineup of renowned comedians that includes Lavell Crawford, Bruce Bruce, Joe Torry and Special K. Tickets $61-$184. KeyBank State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 8 p.m. Nov. 11. DETAILS

Walkabout Tremont

“Light Up Your Holidays” is the theme of this month’s art walk, which moves indoors for the season. The event showcases the best of Tremont with art exhibitions, live entertainment, food and drink specials and more. Free. Various locations, Professor Ave., Cleveland. 5-10 p.m., Nov. 10. DETAILS

Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”

Staged in the round, Cleveland Playhouse’s immersive production of this classic monster tale has been described as sensual, poetic and surprisingly adventurous. Tickets $40-$85. Outcalt Theatre, 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Through Nov. 12. DETAILS

“Avenue Q”

The Cleveland State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents this irreverent puppet musical about a wide-eyed college grad struggling to find purpose in New York City. Tickets $20. Allen Theatre, 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Through Nov. 12. DETAILS

“The Island”

Ensemble Theatre presents the local premiere of this gripping drama, which centers on two Black political prisoners in South Africa whose friendship is tested when one of them wins their appeal for release. Tickets $1-$35.

Notre Dame College Performing Arts Center, 4545 College Rd., South Euclid. Through Nov. 12. DETAILS

“Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol”

Clague Playhouse is putting on a month-long production of “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” that kicks off this Friday. Performances will be held on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, aside from no show on Thanksgiving Day. Clague Playhouse, 1371 Clague Rd., Westlake. Through Dec. 3. DETAILS

Mummies of the World

Come face-to-face with the past at this traveling exhibition 4,500 years in the making. The never-before-seen collection, at the new Corner Gallery in Playhouse Square, showcases naturally and intentionally preserved mummies from ancient Egypt and places and time periods closer to home, too. Tickets $10-$24.95. 1305 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Through Jan. 28, 2024. DETAILS

FOOD & DINING

Find the Bright Side of life and relax

Any place with a centered curve bar can’t be bad, right? Bright Side on West 25th Street in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood is a spot for a drink (think: cocktails) and a chance to unwind. The energetic, airy space, with a cocktail-bar like vibe has a few televisions, but it’s more for hanging out. An open kitchen is in the back. (Downstairs, Bird of Paradise – formerly Speakeasy – awaits for a slightly different vibe.) Bright Side info: 1948 W. 25th St., Cleveland. Bright Side bar: 4 p.m. to midnight Wednesday and Thursday; 4 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Kitchen: 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 4 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday brunch. DETAILS

Schnitz Ale Brewery

Schnitz Ale Brewery, 5729 Pearl Road, Parma, -- the only brewery in Parma -- celebrates its second birthday this month. A variety of beers are brewed onsite including IPAs, Kolsch, stout, porter and Schwarzbier. These pair perfectly with traditional German dishes like pork or chicken schnitzel, a sausage platter, Black Forest duck or Schupfnudeln (a German version of gnocchi). The interior has a playful European accent, with steps that could serve as a holiday photo backdrop. It’s great for date night or a family meal. DETAILS

Astoria Cafe and Market

Is anyone ever not in the mood for charcuterie and cheese? Definitely not the folks at Astoria Cafe and Market who specialize in premade boards and a full take-home deli for those who can't get enough meat, cheese, and beyond. Astoria is the ideal quick lunch spot to share a meat and cheese board with a friend and indulge in other comforting Mediterranean dishes like chicken avgolemono soup or veal, lamb, and ricotta meatballs. Astoria Cafe and Market, 5417 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. 216-266-0834. DETAILS

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TV & MOVIES

'The Marvels'

In the 32nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) makes an enemy of the wrong Kree, causing her, astronaut Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) and Captain Marvel super fan Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) to switch places whenever they use their superpowers. Opening Friday in area theaters. DETAILS

'The Holdovers'

Alexander Payne (”Sideways”) directs a touching story about a cantankerous prep school teacher (Paul Giamatti) assigned to babysit a group of students during Christmas break only to find connections with a brainy troublemaker (Dominic Sessa) and the school’s head cook (Da’Vine Joy Randolph). Opens Friday in area thears. DETAILS

‘The Killer’

Michael Fassbender plays an unnamed hitman in David Fincher's "The Killer," debuting on Netflix on Friday, Nov. 10. It's based on a French graphic novel and adapted by Andrew Kevin Walker, who also wrote the screenplay for "Seven" (or "Se7en" for the purists). It’s about a nameless assassin who has some very specific rules for his chosen profession, rules he delivers as monologues to the audience. But of course, things go very wrong on this particular job in Paris, and he's left to deal with the consequences in a globetrotting race. While it might not rank among Fincher's stone-cold classics, reviews have been largely positive. DETAILS

‘Albert Brooks: Defending My Life’

Rob Reiner enlists the likes of Steven Spielberg, David Letterman, Ben Stiller, Larry David, Chris Rock and Wanda Sykes to take stock the impact of Albert Brooks in the new documentary "Albert Brooks: Defending My Life," streaming on Max on Saturday, Nov. 11. Reiner and Brooks, who have been friends for "almost 60 years," also have a one-on-one chat about his career, from stand-up to generation-defining writer and filmmaker with classics like "Lost in America" and "Modern Romance," in a cozy restaurant with plush red leather booths. "It took this to finally hear a compliment," Brooks laughs. "Can't wait till I'm dead." DETAILS

"The Buccaneers"

"The Buccaneers" is Apple TV+'s answer to "Bridgerton," featuring attractive young people in London in the late 1800's with contemporary dialogue and corsets. The eight-episode series is inspired by an unfinished novel by Edith Wharton with the same name. It's about a group of American girls who travel to London for the social season, to hopefully find husbands. They're regarded as loud, brash, and far too independent-minded. The series stars Kristine Froseth who ends up in a love triangle, along with Alisha Boe ("13 Reasons Why"), Mia Threapleton (daughter of Kate Winslet), Imogen Waterhouse and Christina Hendricks. "The Buccaneers" debuted Wednesday. DETAILS

‘FEDS ‘

Octavia Spencer executive produces the new series "FEDS" for ID which goes inside the FBI to reveal details of some of their most unusual and high-profile cases. "We had unparalleled access to the FBI," Spencer told The Associated Press. "These agents are still active and tell their stories in their own voice. They are also unsung heroes. it was a way for us to demonstrate exactly what they go through on a on a daily basis." "FEDS" premiered Wednesday on ID and will also stream on Max. DETAILS

‘The Santa Clauses'

Tim Allen puts on his Santa suit for season two of "The Santa Clauses," beginning this week on Disney+. The series is a continuation of the films starring Tim Allen as Scott Calvin, an everyman who also happens to be Santa Clause. Calvin is ready to retire but hasn't found the right replacement. Elizabeth Mitchell also reprises her film role as Mrs. Clause for the series. Eric Stonestreet of "Modern Family" and Gabriel Iglesias also join the second season with Tracy Morgan making a special guest appearance. DETAILS

‘The Curse ‘

In a new Showtime series called "The Curse," Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder play Whitney and Asher, a married couple with their own home improvement show whose shiny, happy lives on camera aren't so perfect behind-the-scenes. Their lives unravel even more after a young girl curses them with bad fortune. The series is created by Fielder and Benny Safdie, who plays their producer. "The Curse" premieres Friday, Nov. 10 on Paramount+ and Sunday, Nov. 12 on Showtime. DETAILS

‘007: Road to a Million ‘

After playing shrewd billionaire Logan Roy in HBO's "Succession," Brian Cox will next serve as a mastermind in the new game show "007: Road to a Million" for Prime Video. The competition features nine pairs who take part in James Bond-inspired challenges across the globe, testing them physically and mentally, to answer questions hidden by Cox. Cox is "The Controller" who instructs the contestants where to go, what the exercise is, and monitors their progress. The winning team gets $1 million pounds. All eight episodes drop Friday, Nov. 10 on Prime Video. DETAILS

‘Dumb Money’

"Dumb Money," the enjoyable film about the GameStop stock frenzy got a little unfairly buried in its theatrical release — perhaps lost in the post-Barbenheimer, early strike haze. Paul Dano plays Keith Gill, otherwise known as Roaring Kitty, an amateur investor whose endorsement of GameStock on Reddit in 2021 created a viral frenzy that shook Wall Street power players. Two former Wall Street Journal Reporters, Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, wrote the script and Craig Gillespie ("I, Tonya") directed a starry cast that includes America Ferrera, Seth Rogen, Anthony Ramos, Pete Davidson, Sebastian Stan, Shailene Woodley and Nick Offerman. It's available on video-on-demand this week. DETAILS

MUSIC

Chris Stapleton

Country superstar Chris Stapleton's enigmatic voice – known for its raw versatility, so anchored in his chosen musical genre with an unusual ability to transcend it – is as present as ever on his fifth studio album, "Higher," out Friday, Nov. 10. It was recorded at Nashville's famed RCA Studio A with an A-list crew of producer Dave Cobb, bassist J.T. Cure, pedal steel player Paul Franklin, drummer Derek Mixon, and multi-instrumentalists Morgane Stapleton (Stapleton's wife) and Lee Pardini. It is is a rich collection of up-tempo rock-stompers like "White Horse" and stripped-down soulful harmonies of "It Takes a Woman" — sung with Morgane, of course. No one is immune when Stapleton's textured, bellowing ballads play. DETAILS

aespa

Once, aespa were best known as the K-pop group that had their own AI avatars – a quartet that was actually an octet with digital twins who performed alongside them, in an effort to develop innovative transmedia storytelling to match a futuristic pop sound. Of course, sometimes that meant the conversation surrounding aespa distracted from the music itself. That shouldn't have ever been the case, and they continue to prove their distinction on the high-octane "Drama," the group's fourth mini album. That's evident from the English-language lead single, "Better Things," which its cheery, hand-clap production and kiss-off chorus. "I've got better things to do with my time / Than you," they sing. DETAILS

GZA and Fishbone

The “Truth And Swords Tour” comes to the House of Blues Cleveland with an exciting one-two punch. GZA, one of the founding members of Wu-Tang Clan, will take the stage with his band the Phunky Nomads, and Fishbone performs its signature brand of ska punk. Beau Young Prince opens. Tickets $40-$75. 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 6:30 p.m., Nov. 12. DETAILS

“A Night of Champagne Problems” at The Elliott

The Elliott, a historic church turned vibey event venue in Tremont, is throwing a party just for Swifties. Dance and sing the night away to all of your favorite “Eras Tour” hits while enjoying drinks, jewelry and photo ops inspired by Taylor Swift’s music. Tickets $50. 1415 Kenilworth Ave., Cleveland. 8 p.m., Nov. 10. DETAILS

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