Things to Do This Weekend In Cleveland: Oct. 22-25

Thursday, Oct. 22

Lakewood Chocolate Walk
With all of the sweet shops that line Detroit Avenue, Lakewood is a chocolate lover's paradise. To capitalize on that, Lakewood Alive, the city's economic development organization, has organized Chocolate Walk. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. Various locations, lakewoodchocolatewalk.com

Joe “Mr. D” Dombrowski at Hilarities
A kindergarten teacher best known for his viral social content that captures the chaos of elementary school, comedian Joe “Mr. D” Dombrowski brings his School's Out for Summer tour to Hilarities on Thursday at 7 p.m. He performs at the club on Friday and Saturday as well. Consult the club's website for ticket prices and more info. 2035 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com

Jonah Koslen at Kent Stage
The local singer-songwriter revisits his former band's catalog as he plays what he's calling his final Michael Stanley Band-themed shows at the Kent Stage. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Koslen plays the club again at 5 p.m. on Saturday. 175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org

Jo Koy at the State Theatre
The veteran comedian who likes to share stories around his Filipino heritage returns to the State Theatre. The show begins at 8 p.m. 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Friday, Oct. 23

Blue Lunch Release Party at the Bop Stop
Blue Lunch, the local blues, soul and jazz band, will play a special show at 8 p.m. at the Bop Stop to celebrate the release of its first new studio effort in 12 years. A handful of special guests will join the group for the celebration. 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-771-6551, themusicsettlement.org

Dancing Wheels: Art and Artists, A New Interpretation at Cleveland Museum of Art
One of the premier arts and disabilities organizations in the country, Dancing Wheels will present a program of new works based on art and images found in the Cleveland Museum of Art. The performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the museum. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org

Evil Dead the Musical at Akron Civic Theatre
Evil Dead: The Musical combines the first two Evil Dead movies into a rock-music extravaganza featuring decapitation, dismemberment and more fake (and easy-to-clean-up) blood than was spilled during the entire run of ER. Friday's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre, where performances continue through Nov. 1. 182 S. Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com

The Empty Pockets at Music Box Supper Club
The Chicago roots-rock band celebrates the release of its new album, Dear Billionaires, which it recorded at over two days in Abbey Road Studio 2. It performs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Music Box Supper Club. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com

Giselle at Connor Palace
At 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday and at 1 and 7 p.m. on Saturday at Connor Palace, the Cleveland Ballet presents this ballet about a woman "drawn into a mysterious supernatural world shaped by loss and forgiveness," as it's put in press materials. 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Sweeney Todd at the Hanna Theatre
Great Lakes Theatre presents its version of the classic play about an English barber who seeks revenge on the judge who framed him. Friday's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Hanna Theatre, where performances continue through Nov. 8. 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Walking with Ghosts at the Ohio Theatre
TV host and author Amy Bruni talks about paranormal experiences in this show. Friday's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Ohio Theatre. 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

World Class Care at Beck Center
Set in a not-so-distant future, where two powerful hospital systems have expanded to control nearly all of Cleveland, this play by local playwright Eric Coble examines what happens when "profit-driven healthcare loses sight of humanity," as it's put in a press release. Friday's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Beck Center for the Arts, where performances continue through Nov. 1. 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-2540, beckcenter.org

Michael Yo at Funny Bone Comedy Club
Comedian and actor Michael Yo brings his I Love You national stand-up tour to the Funny Bone this weekend. Yo just released his third comedy special, Snack Daddy, last year. He also hosts the nationally syndicated game show Scrambled Up. An America’s Got Talent finalist, he came up in radio. He performs at 7 p.m. on Friday and at 6:30 and 9 p.m. on Saturday night. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, 216-696-4677, cleveland.funnybone.com

Neil Zaza's One Dark Night at the Goodyear Theater
The local guitar hero brings his annual Halloween show to the Goodyear Theater in Akron. The concert begins at 7 p.m. 1201 E. Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com

Saturday, Oct. 24

Boo-tanical Bash at Cleveland Botanical Garden
This event that takes place from noon to 3 p.m. at the Cleveland Botanical Garden will feature a DJ dance party, games and story time. It's free, but a $15 activity wristband includes an enhanced experience. 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-721-1600, cbgarden.org

Candlebox at House of Blues
Thirty years after releasing its self-titled debut, Candlebox comes to town as the continuation of a farewell tour. The show starts at 7 p.m. 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com

Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets at Rocket Arena
The Cavs kick off the 2026-2027 season with this game against the Brooklyn Nets. The game marks the home opener for the Cavs, who'll be looking to at least return to the Eastern Conference Finals. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. One Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com

The Chorus at 75 at Mandel Concert Hall
Conductor Eric Whitacre joins The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus to mark its 75th season in a special concert. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com

Zarna Garg at the Ohio Theatre
An Indian immigrant mom based in New York, this comedian draws from everyday experiences for her standup shows. She performs on Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Ohio Theatre. 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Pop Punk Halloween III at the Grog Shop
The Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights celebrates Halloween with this special show featuring local acts Truss, Girl Cologne and Tall Grass, all of whom will play sets of covers. The concert begins at 8 p.m. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs

Private Lives at the Outcalt Theatre
The Cleveland Play House presents this play about mismatched exes find themselves honeymooning with their new spouses on adjacent balconies. Saturday's performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Outcalt Theatre, where performances continue through Nov. 22. 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Streetlight Manifesto at the Agora
This ska-punk band has been a staple on the scene for more than 20 years. They released their debut album, Everything Goes Numb, way back in 2003 and have toured and recorded steadily since then. They're touring behind the new album, The Place Behind the Stars, and the LP really shows off their ability to write complex horn arrangements. The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Agora. 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com

Symphony of Horrors: Scores of Halloween at the Maltz Performing Arts Center
On Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Maltz Performing Arts Center, the Cinematic Symphony Orchestra will present Symphony of Horrors: Scores of Halloween, a show featuring a full orchestra and choir performing music from some of its favorite spooky movies. The program includes themes from Halloween, Psycho, Jaws, Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters, Harry Potter and The Nightmare Before Christmas. 1855 Ansel Road, Cleveland, 216-368-6062, case.edu

Tricks and Treats at Crocker Park
This Halloween event at Crocker Park in Westlake will feature face painting, balloon artists, dance parties, food trucks, local vendors, and a howl-o-ween pet costume contest. It takes place from noon to 3 p.m. 189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, crockerpark.com

Sunday, Oct. 25

Maria Bamford at Hilarities
Known for telling jokes about her dysfunctional family and making fun of her battles with depression and anxiety, comedian Maria Bamford is the thinking woman's comic. She even successfully turned her life story into Lady Dynamite, a terrific Netflix original series. She performs at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Hilarities. 2035 E. Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com

Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock at Rocket Arena
Stars from a few of Disney's more popular TV shows come to Rocket Arena for this special live show. It begins at 7 p.m. One Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com

An Evening with Noel "Paul" Stookey at Kent Stage
Singer-songwriter Noel "Paul" Stookey of Peter, Paul, and Mary fame comes to the Kent Stage. The concert begins at 7 p.m. 175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org

Halloween Spooktacular at Mandel Concert Hall
Baldwin Wallace Symphony Orchestra performs at this special concert that takes place at 1 and 4 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com

Jokes on You at Hilarities
Inspired by crowd work clinicians like Dave Attell, Ian Bagg and Big Jay Oakerson, Jokes On You makes the audience the center of the show by "pushing comics to avoid prepared material or written jokes and instead focus on organic interaction with the audience," as it's put in a press release about this event, which takes place Sunday at 8 p.m. in the Frolic Cabaret Room at Hilarities. 2035 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com

Ali Siddiq at Akron Civic Theatre
The comedian who famously honed his act while serving hard time brings his latest tour to the Akron Civic Theatre. Expect him to debut brand new material during the set. The show begins at 7 p.m. 182 S. Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com

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