Billy Joel and Rod Stewart in concert, Chalk Festival, HalloWeekends at Cedar Point & more

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Rod Stewart and Billy Joel in concert

Head to the shores of Lake Erie for a rocking good time at Huntington Bank Field, the venue formerly known as Cleveland Browns Stadium. A pair of musical icons will wow fans with decades-worth of their greatest hits and more. Available tickets start at $80.50., 7:30 p.m., September 13. Huntington Bank Field,100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland. DETAILS

Nicki Minaj: Pink Friday 2 World Tour

Due to fan demand, a second leg was added to the hip-hop legend’s tour, including a stop in Cleveland. Special guests include Tyga, Bia and Skillibeng. Tickets available $60 and up. 9 p.m., September 13. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland. DETAILS

HalloWeekends at Cedar Point

Enjoy the first weekend of the season at Cedar Point with a daytime fall festival that gives way to spooky and frightening fun at night. Enjoy your favorite rides, haunted mazes and outdoor scare zones as well as themed food, kids activities and live entertainment. Or just ride your favorite roller coasters. Tickets start at $49.99. Now through Nov. 2. 1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky. DETAILS

Guardians baseball

Cleveland hosts Tampa Bay all weekend before starting a three-game series with Minnesota on Monday. Promotions include free lightweight hoodie for the first 10,000 fans on Saturday. Progressive Field, Cleveland. DETAILS

Harvest Moon fundraiser

Enjoy an evening of live music, food stations featuring small plates by Cleveland celebrity chefs and much more. 5 p.m. VIP reception and 9 p.m. After Dark after-party both available for additional cost. 6 p.m., September 13. Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 E. Blvd., Cleveland. DETAILS

'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. Now through the end of the month. Allen Theater Music Center, 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS

35th Annual Chalk Festival

Browse works by featured chalk artists and aspiring amateurs in Cleveland Museum of Art's Fine Arts Garden or purchase a box of chalk to create your own masterpiece. Admission is free. Spaces and chalk can be purchased for $15 or $20. Noon - 5 p.m., Sept. 14-15. Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. DETAILS

Waterloo Arts Fest

Enjoy craft tents, art demos, makers booths food trucks and more. Featuring 7 stages and more than 40 local acts. Noon - 7 p.m., September 14. Waterloo Road, Cleveland. DETAILS

Fresh Fest Cleveland

Featuring a headline performance by Grammy winner Big Daddy Kane 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 and much more. Secure parking and complimentary shuttle. Free. 1 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sept. 14. Rid-All Farm and Otter Park, Cleveland. DETAILS

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Free community concert in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Mariachi Sirenas opens for Sammy DeLeon y su Orquesta. Pre-concert drinks and dancing will take place in the Grand Foyer with DJ IAmYulissa starting at 6 p.m., Sept. 14 Severance Music Center 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS

Blazing Paddles Paddlefest

Rescheduled from its original date, head down the Cuyahoga River on a relaxed paddle journey taking you past numerous local landmarks or take part in one of three distance races. A post-paddle expo will also be taking place. 8 a.m., September 15. Merwin’s Wharf, 1785 Merwin Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS

'The Sunshine Boys'

Neil Simon classic opens this weekend at The Beck Center For the Arts. Tickets $18-44. Weekends September 13 - October 6 with select Thursday shows. 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. DETAILS

Village Peddler Festival

Browse homemade crafts, furniture, decor and more from more than 150 artists while enjoying a variety of items from various food trucks. 10 a.m., September 14 - 15. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid-Chardon Road, Kirtland. DETAILS

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. DETAILS

FOOD & DRINK

Where to find Northeast Ohio clambakes: Prices, menus and locations

In the “old’ days you had to wait until October, when leaves were changing color and crisp fall air was legit, to find clambakes steaming up Northeast Ohio. They started in early September this year and will roll into the first weekend in November. That’s plenty of time to add several bakes to your calendar and enjoy a variety of experiences. Cleveland.com's Paris Wolfe has your ultimate guide. You’ll find a breadth of prices and varied menu offerings. You’ll find multi-course menus, classic menus and buffets. You can eat them outdoors under a tent or indoors with the luxury of fine dining. Add-ons, for those hungry enough, include everything from extra clams or steak to salmon or lobster. Dessert may be optional. READ MORE

Crocker Park Wine Festival

Enjoy more than 150 wines from local, national and international producers. Festival will also include live music, craft beer and spirits options, food and more. Tickets $30-$35 per day, for 10 tastings and souvenir wine glass. Tickets $35 in advance, $40 day of event. 4-10 p.m., September 13 and 2-10 p.m., September 14. 177 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake. DETAILS

Cleveland Home Brew Shop Oktoberfest

The Cleveland Home Brew Shop, a staple in the city's Ohio City neighborhood, is holding an Oktoberfest party, complete with tastes of award-winning home brews, entertainment, games, stein-holding contests and more. The party is Saturday, Sept. 14. READ MORE

TasteCLE Food Truck Music Festival

A food truck music festival is coming to Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. More than 20 food trucks will be serving, and five musical acts are scheduled to perform. It’s Saturday, Sept. 14. Beer, wine and tequila tasting tents also will be set up. READ MORE

TV & MOVIES'

'Speak No Evil'

An American family’s weekend at the idyllic country estate of a British family they met on vacation slowly turns into a psychological nightmare. James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy and Aisling Franciosi star. Opens Friday in area theaters. DETAILS

‘Civil War’

Alex Garland’s “Civil War” is finally making its debut on MAX on Friday, Sept. 13. The film stars Kirsten Dunst as a veteran photojournalist covering a violent war that’s divided America; She reluctantly allows an aspiring photographer, played by Cailee Spaeny, to tag along as she, an editor (Stephen McKinley Henderson) and a reporter (Wagner Moura) make the dangerous journey to Washington, D.C., to interview the president (Nick Offerman), a blustery, rising despot who has given himself a third term, taken to attacking his citizens and shut himself off from the press. REVIEW

‘Tulsa King’ Season 2

Sylvester Stallone’s second season of “Tulsa King” debuts Sunday, Sept. 15 on Paramount+. Stallone plays Dwight Manfredi, a mafia boss who was recently released from prison after serving 25 years. He’s sent to Tulsa to set up a new crime syndicate. The series is created by Taylor Sheridan of “Yellowstone” fame. DETAILS

‘How to Die Alone’

Natasha Rothwell of “Insecure” and “The White Lotus” fame created and stars in a new heartfelt comedy for Hulu called “How to Die Alone.” She plays Mel, a broke, go-along-to-get-along, single, airport employee who, after a near-death experience, makes the conscious decision to take risks and pursue her dreams. Rothwell has been working on the series for the past eight years and described it to The AP as “the most vulnerable piece of art I’ve ever put into the world.” Like Mel, Rothwell had to learn to bet on herself to make the show she wanted to make. “In the Venn diagram of me and Mel, there’s significant overlap,” said Rothwell. It premieres Friday, Sept. 13 on Hulu. DETAILS

‘Uglies’

Joey King stars in Netflix’s adaptation of Scott Westerfeld’s “Uglies,” about a future society in which everyone is required to have beautifying cosmetic surgery at age 16. Streaming on Friday, Sept. 13, McG directed the film, in which King’s character inadvertently finds herself in the midst of an uprising against the status quo. “Outer Banks” star Chase Stokes plays King’s best friend. DETAILS

‘Boy Kills World’

Bill Skarsgård is out for revenge against the woman (Famke Janssen) who killed his family in “Boy Kills World,” coming to Hulu on Friday, Sept. 13. Moritz Mohr directed the ultra-violent film, of which Variety critic Owen Gleiberman wrote: “It’s a depraved vision, yet I got caught up in its kick-ass revenge-horror pizzazz, its disreputable commitment to what it was doing.” DETAILS

‘Three Women’

Shailene Woodley, DeWanda Wise and Betty Gilpin star in a new drama for Starz called “Three Women,” about entrepreneur Sloane, homemaker Lina and student Maggie who are each stepping into their power and making life-changing decisions. They’re interviewed by a writer named Gia (Woodley.) The series is based on a 2019 best-selling book of the same name by Lisa Taddeo. “Three Women” premieres Friday, Sept. 13 on Starz. DETAILS

MUSIC

Jeff Lyne’s ELO: The Over and Out Tour

Singer-songwriter and super-producer (George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Bryan Adams) Jeff Lynne is taking his old band, formerly known as the Electric Light Orchestra, out for one last tour. Fans can expect the 2017 Rock Hall inductees to provide a big production and a big band playing the band’s many ‘70s and ‘80s hits, including “Evil Woman,” “Sweet Talkin’ Woman,” “Turn To Stone,” and others. Tickets start at $50. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland. 8 p.m., September 14. DETAILS

Sum 41: Tour of the Setting Sum

Another early aughts pop-punk band, with heavy metal seasoning flogging a new and reportedly final record. The well-received double album, “Heaven:x:Hell” was released in March. Many Eyes and The Interrupters will open. Tickets start at $54.35. 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls

7 p.m., September 15. DETAILS

Parker McCollum: Burn It Down Tour

Country singer-songwriter riding high on his fourth consecutive number single “Burn It Down.” Chayce Beckham opens. Tickets start at $41.30

1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. 7:30 p.m., September 13. DETAILS

Stryper: 40th Anniversary Tour

Hard-rocking Christian band celebrates their 40th anniversary with a stop in Akron Sunday night. Tickets $30-87. Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. 7:30 p.m., September 15. DETAILS

The Jesus Lizard

For fans of raucous guitar music, Jordan Peele’s 2022 sci-fi thriller, “NOPE,” provided a surprising, if tiny, thrill. One of the leads, Emerald “Em” Haywood portrayed by Keke Palmer, rocks a Jesus Lizard shirt. (Also featured through the film: Rage Against the Machine, Wipers, Mr Bungle, Butthole Surfers and Earth band shirts.) The Austin noise rock band are a less than obvious pick, having been signed to the legendary Touch and Go Records and having stopped releasing new albums in 1998. That changes on Friday the 13th, when “Rack” arrives. And for those curious: The Jesus Lizard's intensity never went away. DETAILS

Snow Patrol

The year was 2006. Snow Patrol, the Northern Irish-Scottish alternative rock band, released an album, “Eyes Open,” producing the biggest hit of their career: “Chasing Cars.” A lot has happened in the time since — three, soon to be four quality full-length albums, to be exact. On Friday, Sept. 13, the band will release “The Forest Is the Path,” their first new album in seven years. Anthemic pop-rock is the name of the game across songs of love and loss, like “All,”“The Beginning” and “This Is the Sound Of Your Voice.” DETAILS

An Evening with Crystal Gayle

Legendary country music star stops in Kent for a night featuring classics and her biggest hits. Tickets $49-59. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., September 13. Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St. DETAILS

Stars of the Sixties

A night of musical favorites featuring The Lovin’ Spoonfuls, The Buckinghams, The Cowsills and Chris Ruggiero. Tickets $37-69. 7:30, p.m., September 13. Lorain Palace Theatre, 617 Broadway, Lorain. DETAILS

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