Cleveland Beer Week, Chagrin Documentary Film Fest, Margaret Cho live, Loki returns to Disney+ & more

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Cleveland Beer Week

Cleveland Beer Week continues through Sunday, October 8. The week is focused on craft beer and features several events, both ticketed and nonticketed, to benefit local nonprofits. The main event this week is the finale tasting event at Burke Lakefront Airport’s flight hangar. Various locations. Through Oct. 8. DETAILS

Chagrin Documentary Film Fest

The 14th-annual Chagrin Documentary Film Festival kicked off its in-person event on Oct. 4 with several days of local film screenings in town. A total of six venues will screen about 80 documentary films, both short and full-length, until Oct. 8. Various locations in Chagrin Falls. Through Oct. 8. DETAILS

Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey: The Greatest Show On Earth

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth will roll into Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse for six shows over three days this weekend. The immersive carnival performance has a legendary history but will showcase its talent of the future during the 2023 show. Tickets start at $20. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland. Oct. 6 – Oct. 8. DETAILS

Brian Setzer

Brian Setzer is back on the road this fall for the first time since the Brian Setzer Orchestra’s holiday tour back in 2018. And rest assured the Stray Cats mainstay is happy about it. “Oh, man, right now I just want to get back in the pool and get out there and start playing again,” Setzer, 64, tells cleveland.com contributor Gary Graff. “It’s been a while. I’ve got two albums worth of songs to play, so I’ve been waiting for this for a while.”
Setzer's latest tour, in support of his new album “The Devil Always Collects,” stops Friday for a show at MGM Northfield Park. 8 p.m. 10777 Northfield Rd, Northfield. Tickets start at $65. DETAILS

‘The Wiz’

Before it hits Broadway, the revival of this modern, soulful twist on “The Wizard of Oz” will ease on down the road to Cleveland for a nearly three-week run. R&B star and Grammy Award nominee Deborah Cox will play Glinda. Tickets $25 - $115. Connor Palace Theatre, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Oct. 3 - Oct. 22. DETAILS

Annual Woollybear Festival

One of Northeast Ohio’s favorite festivals of the fall is Vermillion’s annual Woollybear Festival. The celebration is in honor of the fuzzy caterpillars that emerge during this time of year and the over-the-top celebration was helped created by meteorologist Dick Goddard. The event includes costume contests, live music, and the 500 Caterpillar race. Historic downtown Vermillion, Rt. 60 (Main St.) and Rt. 6 (Liberty Ave.). Oct. 8. DETAILS

Big Bounce America Tour

Explore a world of inflatables with family fun for those of all ages including an obstacle course, bounce house with slides, sports arena area and more. Tickets range in price by age, $22-$45. See website to reserve a time slot. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea. Oct. 6-8. DETAILS

Margaret Cho: Live and LIVID!

Margaret Cho’s Live and LIVID! comedy tour is making a stop at the Mimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square this weekend. Tickets $35 - $75. Mimi Ohio Theatre, 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Oct. 7. DETAILS

Theo Von: Return of the Rat

Comedian Theo Von will spend an extended stay in Northeast Ohio this week with a series of shows, several of them sold out. He performs Friday, Oct. 6 at the TempleLive at Cleveland Masonic Temple. Then, he heads to the University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall for three shows Oct. 7-8. Tickets $45-65. Cleveland Masonic – 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; E.J. Thomas Hall – 198 Hill St., Akron. Oct. 6-8. DETAILS

‘Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Akron Civic Theater will present the Tony Award-winning “Sweeney Todd” throughout the weekend. Several showings will be presented by the Millennial Theatre Project throughout the month of October. Tickets $20-$25. Akron Civic Theater, 182 S. Main St. (King James Way), Akron. Oct. 6, Oct. 8, Oct. 14, Oct. 15, Oct. 20, Oct. 21, and Oct. 22. DETAILS

Ilana Glazer Live!

“Broad City” star Ilana Glazer brings her signature style of comedy to The Agora on Friday. Aside from starring and co-creating in the Comedy Central series, Glazer has released an Amazon Prime comedy special, starred in and co-wrote film “False Positive,” and appeared in Apple TV+’s “The Afterparty.” Tickets $35-$50. The Agora Theatre, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Oct 6. DETAILS

Fall Forest Fest

Holden Arboretum will be hosting its first Fall Forest Fest of the season, which will take place every weekend in October. The event will feature food trucks, live music, fall wagon rides, spooky activities, and more. Tickets $13-19. Oct. 7 – Oct. 8. Holden Arboretum, 9550 Sperry Rd., Kirtland. DETAILS

Ghost Files Live!

Fans of the web series “Ghost Files” can see hosts Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej share their spooky stories live. The duo will perform at the Agora to enlighten the audience with ghost tales, behind-the-scenes stories, and live readings. Tickets $35-$65. The Agora Theatre, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Oct. 8. DETAILS

Rock Hall Half Marathon

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is hosting its annual season of races that start and end at the museum downtown. The annual race includes a half marathon, 10k, 5k, and relay race. Registration ranges from $40-$120. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 1100 E. 9th St., Cleveland. Oct. 8. DETAILS

Drag Brunch Elvira Edition

Music Box Supper Club is hosting its Sunday drag brunch with a spooky twist. Entertainer Veranda L’Ni and friends will perform an Elvira-themed brunch to kick off October inside the Concert Hall. The event is open to those 18 and older. Tickets $12-$18. Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland. Oct. 8. DETAILS

Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny

Comedian Jimmy Carr will bring his Terribly Funny tour to Playhouse Square next week. The Wednesday, Oct. 11 show will take place at the Mimi Ohio Theatre. Tickets $39-$109. Mimi Ohio Theatre, 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Oct. 11. DETAILS

John Oliver Live

Another multi-faceted comedian headed to the area is John Oliver, known best from HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.” The show will take place at Akron Civic Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Akron Civic Theater, 182 S. Main St. (King James Way), Akron. Oct. 11. DETAILS

HalloWeekends return to Cedar Point

HalloWeekends celebration is back with daytime fun, Halloween activities and shows for the family. When the sun goes down, fright zones, haunted houses and scary scenes all come alive. Tickets start at $49.99. Passes available. Thursdays through Sundays, ending Oct. 29. One Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky. DETAILS

Mapleside Farms Pumpkin Village

This picturesque orchard in Brunswick continues the fall festival season with another weekend of Pumpkin Village. The popular attraction features hayrides, fall foods, train rides, a giant slide and a massive corn maze that celebrates Browns fan favorite Myles Garrett and his love of dinosaurs. This weekend honors The Great Pumpkin. Admission $13. 294 Pearl Rd., Brunswick. Weekends through Oct. 29. DETAILS

Family Fun Fest

Patterson’s Fruit Farm’s fall tradition of family fun continues with a corn maze, slides, apple picking and much more. Admission $7 weekdays, $11 weekends. Open daily through Oct. 29, weather permitting. 8765 Mulberry Rd., Chesterland. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Thu.; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri - Sun. DETAILS

'Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812'

Influenced by War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, this imaginative electropop opera is from award-winning composer (and Lakewood native) Dave Malloy. It is summarized as “Young, impulsive Natasha, bewitched by handsome and cunning Anatole, falls to scandal. Family friend Pierre, a middle-aged man struggling with his own demons, must pick up the pieces to restore her reputation.” Tickets are $20 and up. Through Oct. 8. Hanna Theater, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS

China’s Southern Paradise: Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta

This major exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art features more than 200 works representing the culture and land of the Jiangnan region. The pieces, dating from the Neolithic times to the 18th century, show how traditional China was depicted to the rest of the world. Tickets, $12-$15; free for members. Through Jan. 7, 2024. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. DETAILS

FOOD & DINING

Jaja hits the spot in Ohio City

Jaja is coming up on its first anniversary, and the restaurant doesn’t do anything perfunctorily. It has multiple flavorful vegetarian offerings (butternut squash en ajada is a smoked and seared butternut squash with ajada sauce, garlic chips and cilantro) as well as decadent steaks, and its seafood options are plentiful. Come hungry, check out the view from the heart of the neighborhood, sip a cocktail and enjoy a feast. It’s at 2050 Gehring Ave., near Lorain Avenue, and valet parking is available. Also: Street parking can be found on Gehring, Lorain and across the street in the West Side Market lot. DETAILS

Edda Coffee

The fall season is the prime time to embrace all things cozy, which is why local coffee shops like Edda Coffee Roasters in the heart of Ohio City feel like home this time of the year. The October offerings are even more of a warm hug for your mouth thanks to seasonal flavors. Specials include Chaider, which is a hybrid of warm apple cider and chai tea, and an apple crumb cake alongside other cafe treats. 2011 W. 25th St., Cleveland. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. DETAILS

The Rustic Grill

The Rustic Grill at StoneWater Golf Club is tucked into Highland Height’s Aberdeen community. If you know, you know. If you don’t know, you should know the from-scratch kitchen and the dining room is open to the public. Executive Chef Kathryn Neidus released her fall menu this week, including crab croquette, short rib pierogi and gnudi. Gnudi are like gnocchi, only instead of potato these soft, pillowy Italian dumplings use ricotta cheese as a base. Reservations are encouraged, call (440) 461-4653. DETAILS

Polish Festival and 150th-anniversary jubilee celebration

The Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a weekend party for Polish culture. The festival will feature polka music, authentic cuisine, games, and more. Admission is free. St. Stanislaus Social Center, 6601 Baxter Ave. Oct. 6 – Oct. 8. DETAILS

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TV & MOVIES

‘Loki’

In season two of this Marvel adventure through time, Loki (Tom Hiddleston) and Mobius (Owen Wilson) navigate the increasingly unstable multiverse to find Sylvia (Sophia Marie Di Martino) and fulfill the God of Mischief’s glorious purpose. Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan joins the cast. Series premieres Oct. 6 on Disney+ DETAILS

‘The Exorcist: Believer’

Ellen Burstyn reprises her role as Chris MacNeil on the 50th anniversary of the original as she tries to help a single father (Leslie Odom, Jr.) figure out what happened to his daughter and her friend after they disappeared in the woods. Opens Oct. 6 in area theaters. DETAILS

‘Totally Killer’

Blumhouse meets “Back to the Future.” Kiernan Shipka plays a high school student who accidentally travels back in time to 1987 and must team up with her future mom (Olivia Holt) to stop a serial killer and save both of them. Movie premieres Oct. 6 on Prime Video. DETAILS

‘Strange Way of Life’

Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar’s latest short film is a romantic western starring Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal as gunslingers who reunite after 25 years to reflect on their friendship. But one of them has another agenda, too. Opens Oct. 6 in area theaters. DETAILS

‘Fair Play’

The corporate thriller "Fair Play" stars Phoebe Dynevor ("Bridgerton") and Alden Ehrenreich ("Solo") as two analysts at the same hedge fund in a secret relationship. The workplace environment — sexist, cutthroat — is not exactly a healthy one for romance. In Chloe Domont's film, that turns out especially true after Emily (Dynevor) gets a promotion Luke (Ehrenreich) expected for himself. "Fair Play," which begins streaming Friday on Netflix, was a hit out of the Sundance Film Festival for its streamy scenes and thorny gender dynamics. DETAILS

‘The Caine Mutiny Court Martial’

William Friedkin died in August but the legendary filmmaker of "The French Connection" and "The Exorcist" left one movie behind. "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial," which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in early September, is Friedkin's final film. The movie, which streams Friday on Showtime and Paramount+, adapts Herman Wouk's oft-revived 1950s play, a courtroom drama about mismanagement and mutiny aboard a U.S. Navy destroyer. Friedkin, whose long filmography is dotted with stage adaptations (including Tracy Letts' "Bug" and "Killer Joe"), transplants the story from World War II to post-9/11 America. It stars Keifer Sutherland, Jason Clarke and the late Lance Reddick. DETAILS

‘The Haunted Mansion’

With the calendar turning to October, a long line of horror films is dutifully making its way to screens. "The Haunted Mansion" slides in on the spookier (rather than the scary) end of the spectrum. The film, based on the Walt Disney theme park attraction, is directed by Justin Simien ("Dear White People") and stars LaKeith Stanfield as an inspector called on to investigate a haunted house. Rosario Dawson, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Tiffany Haddish and Jamie Lee Curtis make up the ensemble cast. In her review, AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr credited their performances but said the film strains for coherence: "By no means a terrible movie, or even an unpleasant watch, but it's just missing the magic that makes the trip to the theaters (or Disney World) worth it." DETAILS

‘Lotería Loca’

"Jane the Virgin" scene-stealer, Jaime Camil, hosts a new game show on CBS called "Lotería Loca." It's described as Mexico's version of Bingo. The show is high-energy, easy to learn and has Sheila E. serving as the house band leader. There's an opportunity in each episode to win $1 million. "Lotería Loca" debuted this week on CBS and will also streams on Paramount+. New episodes appear on Mondays. DETAILS

‘Quantum Leap ‘

Season two of "Quantum Leap" premiered Wednesday on NBC. It takes place 30 years after the original Scott Bakula version and stars Raymond Lee as Ben, a physicist studying a time travel project called Quantum Leap. When Ben travels back in time, he's unable to return, but leaps around in the past, inhabiting different bodies. The series also shows Raymond's colleagues working to bring him back to the present. Episodes also stream on Peacock the next day. DETAILS

‘Bargain’

Paramount+ taps into the appeal of Korean-produced TV shows with "Bargain." Adapted from an award-winning short film, the series begins at a faraway motel where men go to meet prostitutes. It's then revealed the men have been tricked to seek out the motel as a trap for a live black-market sale of human organs, and they're the ones up for auction. Sounds intense, right? It gets worse. An earthquake hits, kicking off a fight for survival among a group of people who do not trust one another. All six-episodes drop Thursday. Jun Jong-seo of "Money Heist: Korea" is one of the stars. DETAILS

‘Lupin ‘

Omar Sy resumes his role as France's favorite charming professional thief in a seven-episode, third installment of Netflix's "Lupin." Sy plays Assane, a man with a gift for disguise and deception, who targets those he believes deserve it. Assane has modeled himself after the protagonist in a book of stories called "Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar." The series began with Assane scheming to avenge the wrongful conviction and death of his late father. In season three, debuting Thursday, Assane's mother needs his help. DETAILS

MUSIC

Drake

Drake is no stranger to an inventive roll-out: the OVO rapper has a preference for surprise drops (last year's "Honesty, Nevermind" is evidence enough). But this year, he gave fans a bit of a heads up for his highly-anticipated "For all the Dogs" album. At select dates, on stage at his massively popular "It's All A Blur" Tour, Drake teased collaborations with Nicki Minaj and Bad Bunny. The latter marks the duo's first collaboration since 2018's "MÍA," where Drake's Spanish-language singing was heard 'round the world. DETAILS

Reba McEntire

By the time '90s country had reached its apex, Reba McEntire was already a giant of her genre for her countless, consistent chart-toppers — including a famous cover of Bobby Gentry's feminist anthem "Fancy." Now, she's preparing to release a collection of acoustic covers of her greatest hits, cleverly titled "Not So Fancy." The songs transform in this format, notably due to the richness of McEntire's voice. A standout: Dolly Parton taking the place of Linda Davis on "Do He Love You." DETAILS

Louis Tomlinson

The funny thing about being in a boy band is becoming a man, individuating outside of the group you spent your entire adolescence and young adulthood in, and figuring out what comes next. For Louis Tomlinson, the cheeky, edgy member of the British (and 1/5 Irish) boy band One Direction, the journey hasn't been an easy one. In his documentary, "All of Those Voices," available to stream on Paramount+ on Wednesday, Tomlinson navigates extraordinary circumstances with a charismatic ordinariness. Grief, parenthood, identity, and artmaking are explored with such meticulous and realistic care, you'd almost forget this 31-year-old performer was once in the biggest group on the planet. DETAILS

Violent Femmes

Violent Femmes will perform at TempleLive at Masonic Cleveland to kick off the week. The “Blister in the Sun” band will bring a high-energy performance that spans the releases throughout its career. Tickets $29-$79. Cleveland Masonic, 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Oct. 9. DETAILS

One Direction vs. 5 Seconds of Summer Dance Party

Mahall’s is hosting another nostalgia-inducing dance party for boyband fans this weekend. The theme is One Direction vs. 5 Seconds of Summer and is open to patrons 18 and older. Tickets $15. Mahall’s Bar & Rec, 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood. Saturdya, Oct 7. DETAILS

Jam for the Cure featuring Jesse McCartney

Jesse McCartney is coming to Center Stage at MGM Northfield Park for the Jam for the Cure benefit concert. The “Beautiful Soul” singer will perform songs in honor of the American Cancer Society’s MSABC campaign’s 30th anniversary. Tickets $39-$130 MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Rd., Northfield. Oct. 7. DETAILS

The Wonder Years: The Greatest Generation 10th Anniversary Tour

The Wonder Years will bring its Greatest Generation 10th Anniversary tour to Cleveland’s House of Blues next week. The pop-punk band will be supported by Action Adventure, Anxious, and Sweet Pill during the Wednesday, Oct. 11 show. House of Blues Cleveland, 208 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Oct. 11. DETAILS

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