Gold Over America gymnastics tour, Cleveland Orchestra back at Severance, Spooky Pooch Parade, 'Halloween Kills' with Jamie Lee Curtis & more

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Gold Over America

The Gold Over America tour comes to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, featuring a team of female gymnasts in an exhibition aimed at sending positive messages, especially for young girls. The show is billed as “High-Energy Gymnastics-Meets-Pop-Concert Spectacular.” Simone Biles is the star, but every gymnast in the program is an accomplished champion at one level or another. Other athletes include Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Melanie De Jesus dos Santos, Laurie Hernandez, Morgan Hurd, Shilese Jones, Peng-Peng Lee, Grace McCallum, Chellsie Memmel, Katelyn Ohashi and MyKayla Skinner. DETAILS

Cleveland Orchestra’s “New Beginnings”
The Cleveland Orchestra has returned home to Severance for its first performance at the historic Euclid Avenue venue in more than 18 months. The “New Beginnings” concert, consisting of pieces by Richard Strauss, Joan Tower and Sergei Prokofiev, will take place on Sunday, Oct. 17. Tickets $21-$151. Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS

Cleveland Bazaar

Stroll around Market Square Park in Ohio City for another edition of Cleveland Bazaar on Saturday. The outdoor market will feature plenty of local makers selling unique goods. Free to attend. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 16. Market Square Park across from the West Side Market in Cleveland. DETAILS

Drive-By Truckers at House of Blues
Acclaimed Southern rock band Drive-By Truckers will celebrate its latest music releases with a show at Cleveland’s House of Blues on Saturday. In 2020, the band put out two new albums -- “The Unraveling” and “The New OK” -- adding to its impressive discography that stretches back more than two decades. 7 p.m., Oct. 16. $29.50 and up. 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” at Karamu House
The oldest Black producing theatre in the nation returns to the stage with its first in-person production since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. August Wilson’s riveting play is about Mother of the Blues, Ma Rainey, and her fight to retain control over her music during a contentious recording session. Masks and proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a recent negative test are required. Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 31. Tickets, $20-$40. 2355 E. 89th St., Cleveland. DETAILS

Halloween Flea Market
Prepare for the spooky season at this year’s Halloween Flea Market, where dozens of vendors will fill four venues (Now That’s Class, The Foundry, The Symposium and Five O’ Clock Lounge). Find decorations, candy, records, candles and plenty more. Suggested donation of $1. Keep the fun going at The Foundry’s “Zombie Prom” event taking place directly after the market ($10) -- or at Now That’s Class’ Saturday evening concert featuring Days N Daze, Bridge City Sinners and more ($20). Noon-6 p.m., Oct. 16. DETAILS

“The Exonerated” at Beck Center for the Arts

Described by the New York Times as “intense and deeply satisfying,” this play looks at the real-life cases of six former inmates wrongly convicted of crimes they didn’t commit. Masks and proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a recent negative test are required. Tickets, $10. Weekends through Nov. 7. 17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood. DETAILS

Spooky Pooch Parade

Lakewood’s Spooky Pooch Parade is back after a year away due to the coronavirus pandemic, bringing hundreds of costumed dogs to Madison Park on Saturday. Beyond the costume contest and parade, attendees can shop at various vendor stations, enjoy crafts and even participate in “doga” (dog yoga). Free to attend, $10-$15 to register dogs. 12:30-3:30 p.m., Oct. 16. 13201 Madison Ave., Lakewood. DETAILS

Immersive Van Gogh

This wildly popular art experience offers a new way to encounter Vincent Van Gogh’s post-Impressionist works. The projection-based display unfolds on the walls around attendees, showcasing iconic paintings, including “Starry Night.” Through Feb. 6. Lighthouse ArtSpace, 850 E. 72nd St., Cleveland. Tickets $39.99-$49.99. DETAILS

Trick-or-Treat Fest at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Dress the kids up in their favorite costume and head to zoo for some Halloween fun. There will be trick-or-treating, a monster mash dance party, meet-and-greets with costumed characters, unlimited carousel rides and more. Tickets, $9.95-$19.95. Weekends through Oct. 31. 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland. DETAILS

HalloWeekends at Cedar Point

The amusement park’s annual autumn event has something for everybody, including trick-or-treating and other fun activities for the little ones and a fall foods tasting tour for the adults. At night, the spooky spirit of Halloween takes over with haunted houses, outdoor scare zones and a few unexpected surprises. Tickets, $49.99. Weekends through Oct. 31. 1 Cedar Point Dr, Sandusky. DETAILS

Something Dada anniversary show

Local improvisational comedy troupe Something Dada will celebrate its 27th birthday with a show on Saturday night. The event will be a limited engagement, hosted at Hatfield’s Goode Grub. 8 p.m., Oct. 16. Tickets $15. 16700 Lorain Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS

Mahall’s dance nights and concerts

Two dance nights and three concerts will take place at Mahall’s in Lakewood this weekend, not to mention plenty of opportunities to bowl. On Friday night, catch rock band Militarie Gun in the Locker Room, or dance to disco tunes in the main concert room. On Saturday, Activity and Sam Goodwill will take over the Locker Room Stage, and a dance party focused on Britney Spears and Lady Gaga will fill the main concert hall. On Sunday, the weekend will wrap up with a show featuring Fast Preacher and Collin Miller. Oct. 15-17. Tickets $8-$15. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood. DETAILS

Imposters Theater shows

Three comedy showcases will take over Tremont’s Imposters Theater this weekend. On Friday night, Casually Late will host its “Late Night” improv show where audience members can be interviewed as though they’re on a talk show (tickets $7-$10). On Saturday, Imposters Improv Play Lab will offer an improv stage for newcomers and experienced troupes alike (free). Finally, on Sunday, the weekend fun wraps up with Indie Improv night, bringing longform improv and shorter performances to the bill (free). Oct. 15-17. 2406 Professor Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS

Patterson Fruit Farm Family Fun Festival

Fall is in the air in Chesterland with a corn maze, piles of straw to play in, pumpkin painting, horse-drawn wagon rides, ponies, a barn full o’ slides and more. You can even pick your own apples. Daily through Oct. 31. Tickets, $6-$10. 11414 Caves Rd, Chesterland. DETAILS

Converge

Spread across five venues, this art exhibition features over 140 works by 71 artists from Northeast Ohio’s LGBTQ+ experience, who tribute to the past and look forward to the future of the community through their art. Exhibition locations are Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (1834 East 123rd St., Cleveland), LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland (6705 Detroit Ave., Cleveland), Lake Erie College (391 W. Washington St., Painesville), Cleveland MetroHealth (2500 MetroHealth Dr., Cleveland) and Judson Manor Retirement Community (1890 E 107th St. Cleveland). Now through Oct. 16. DETAILS

Haunted House Guide

It’s scream season and that means getting the bejeezus scared of you. Did you know Ohio has more haunted houses than any other state besides California? In fact, there are more than 20 right here in Northeast Ohio offering terrifying thrills and horrifying fun. Various locations. Through Oct. 31. DETAILS

A Century of the American Motorcycle

The recently opened exhibit at the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum examines the technical and aesthetic development of American motorcycles over the last 100+ years with about three dozen motorcycles on loan from the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. Now through March 19. Tickets, $20-$25. 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland. DETAILS

EAT & DRINK

Best Italian restaurants in seven Northeast Ohio counties
Whether you have a craving for a creamy rissotto, chicken in a savory wine sauce or just a hearty plate of spaghetti and meatballs, you are sure to be able to satisfy your urge at one of Northeast Ohio’s Italian eateries. We asked our friends at Yelp Cleveland where their reviewers found the Best Italian food in Northeast Ohio. READ MORE

Night at the Brewseum
Taste local beers while learning a little bit about history at “Night at the Brewseum” at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The event will include live music, a DJ and food samples. Beer-lovers can pick and choose what they’d like to taste from more than 100 options on tap. 7-11 p.m., Oct. 16. Tickets $40-$75. The event kicks off Cleveland Beer Week, which continues with various events through Oct. 23. Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Dr., Cleveland. DETAILS

‘Saturday Sessions’ to feature dinner and a show at Edwins Too

Edwins Too has scheduled “Saturday Sessions,” a series featuring live music and dinner through November. The series starts Oct. 16. Assorted musicians are scheduled to play in the restaurant, at 13220 Shaker Square. Reservation options can be made for “Dinner and a Show” or “Just the Show.” The first one will feature trumpeter Dominick Farinacci. DETAILS

Budae jjigae, cruffins, bourbon coffee drinks and more

Yelp Cleveland’s Community Director, Lauren Kotmel is at the helm of a vibrant, buzzing community of locals who drink, shop and play their way through the city via peer recommendations on Yelp. Fall is here, and Kotmel gave us the scoop on the food and drink trends that Yelpers in Cleveland can’t stop raving about. Read on for the local trends taking over Cleveland this season! READ MORE

Clambakes

Get as happy as a clam at one of Northeast Ohio’s seasonal clambake dinner events this weekend. We put together a guide to some of the clambake specials at local restaurants, parks and grocery stores. READ MORE

TV & MOVIES

‘Halloween Kills’
Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her best-known role, Laurie Strode, in "Halloween Kills," in which a mob is inspired to track down Michael Myers to avenge an injured Laurie. David Gordon Green, who directed the 2018 "Halloween," is behind the camera again in this installment that costars Anthony Michael Hall and Judy Greer. If you're looking for some fresh scares this October, "Halloween Kills" will be available in theaters and streaming on Peacock free for premium subscribers starting Oct. 15. DETAILS

‘Succession’
The pandemic knocked "Succession" off its production schedule but not its game. Two years after its sophomore season concluded, the HBO drama returns 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, with the wealthy, dysfunctional Roy family up to more power-grab shenanigans. As season three opens, media baron and patriarch Logan Roy (Brian Cox) is in need of staunch allies after son Kendall (Jeremy Strong) abruptly pinned a corporate scandal on him. The stellar cast is joined by newcomers Alexander Skarsgård, Sanaa Lathan, Linda Emond, Jihae, Adrien Brody, Hope Davis and Dasha Nekrasova. DETAILS

‘Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It’
The terrific Rita Moreno documentary, "Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It," comes to Netflix this week. The 89-year-old talks candidly about what it was like trying to carve out a career as a Puerto Rican in the 1950s and '60s when she was regularly cast as any ethnic minority that the film needed, including Native American, Polynesian or Egyptian. She also goes into the fact that she didn't exactly benefit from an Oscar career boost after her historic win for playing Anita in "West Side Story." Anyone who loves Hollywood and film history would do well to check it out. DETAILS

‘Chucky’
The "Chucky" empire of films, comics and more expands to TV, as the malevolent doll wreaks new havoc with teenager Jake (Zackary Arthur) as his wingman. After buying Chucky at a yard sale, Jake sees his peaceful town beset by gory killings — and the high schooler isn't doing all that well himself. The series, debuting this week on the USA and Syfy channels, is produced by Don Mancini, who created the film franchise that launched with "Child's Play" in 1988. Brad Dourif, Chucky's big-screen voice, does the honors for TV. New episodes air Tuesdays. DETAILS

‘The Men Who Stole the World Cup’
After Qatar won the right in 2010 to host the 2022 World Cup, the bidding process and the combative FIFA vote faced corruption investigations — with FIFA finding no evidence to pull the emirate's hosting rights. But "The Men Who Stole the World Cup," a two-part Discovery+ docuseries debuting Sunday, Oct. 17, claims to tell the "unbelievable" story of how the "greatest show on Earth was sold to the highest bidders." The series describes an alleged pattern of backroom deals and greed connected to the 32-nation soccer championship held every four years. DETAILS

MUSIC

‘Let It Be’

Special archival packages of The Beatles 1970 album "Let It Be" will be released Oct. 15, featuring remixed songs and a treasure trove of unreleased material, including studio chats and early versions of songs that would appear on “Abbey Road” and John Lennon and George Harrison solo albums. The archival packages were produced by Giles Martin, son of legendary Beatles producer George Martin. The younger Martin also has been hard at work producing and mixing the soundtrack for “The Beatles: Get Back,” Peter Jackson’s three-part, six-hour documentary about the “Let It Be” sessions that premiere Nov. 25-27 on Disney+. Martin talks about the “Let It Be” reissues, the “Get Back” documentary and more in an interview with music journalist Gary Graff. READ MORE

‘Velvet Underground’
Director Todd Haynes new documentary, “The Velvet Underground” begins streaming Friday, Oct. 15, via Apple TV+. The comprehensive two-hour film loaded with priceless footage from the VU’s days as “the house band” for New York’s avant-garde arts underground during the late ‘60s, as well as new interviews with surviving members John Cale and Maureen Tucker and others from the scene. In addition to the film, a soundtrack album has also been released featuring 17 songs from the band and its influences, including Bob Diddley, the Diablos and the Primitives. DETAILS

Finneas

Billie Eilish’s older brother and musical partner Finneas -- whose credits also include work with Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Ben Platt and more -- steps out on his own with "Optimist,” a 13-songs solo set that follows his recent appearance on the "Dear Evan Hansen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)." DETAILS

Coldplay
Coldplay look to the heavens with their 12-track collection, "Music of the Spheres" dropping Oct 15. The Max Martin-produced album has waves of synth and airy melodies and what every successful album needs to have these days — namely, a collaboration with BTS (the tune "My Universe," which has already topped the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart.) There are little interludes — one is called "Alien Choir" — and more radio-friendly offerings, like "Let Somebody Go" with Selena Gomez. The album ends with the 10-minute-plus "Coloratura," a multi-suite voyage into the cosmos. DETAILS

Robby Krieger
Guitarist Robby Krieger just published "Set the Night on Fire: Living, Dying, and Playing Guitar with the Doors.” Krieger will talk about the memoir Monday, Oct. 18, in a live virtual event hosted by the Hudson Library & Historical Society moderated by Andy Leach, senior director of museum and archival collections at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Set the Night on Fire is packed with never-before-told stories from The Doors’ most vital years and offers a fresh perspective on the most infamous moments of the band’s career. Registration is required. Participants will receive an email invitation to attend the program, hosted on Zoom, a day before the program begins. DETAILS

Norah Jones

Norah Jones has an early Christmas present for us: her first ever holiday album. "I Dream of Christmas" will be released Oct. 15 on Blue Note Records, a mixture of standards like "Blue Christmas" and new songs by Jones, like the first slinky single "Christmas Calling (Jolly Jones)." Jones says she was inspired by listening to James Brown's "Funky Christmas" and Elvis' "Christmas Album" during lockdown for a sense of comfort. She covers "White Christmas," "Winter Wonderland," "Christmas Time Is Here" and even The Chipmunk's "Christmas Don't Be Late." DETAILS

Carlos Santana
Guitar legend Carlos Santana is back and he's brought some starry musical friends on "Blessings and Miracles." Metallica's Kirk Hammett, Stevie Winwood, G-Eazy, Chris Stapleton and the late Chick Corea lend their musicianship. And, yes, Rob Thomas is back, too. He and Santana, you'll recall, made 1999's multiple Grammy-winning smash "Smooth" and the duo return with the similar-sounding "Move." Another, more electric cut is "She's Fire," which has Santana shooting off fabulous guitar riffs in a song that combines Diane Warren with G-Eazy. DETAILS

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