Things to Do This Weekend In Cleveland: Sept. 24-27

Thursday, Sept. 24 

Brahms’s Second Symphony at Mandel Concert Hall
Music Director Franz Welser-Möst leads the Cleveland Orchestra as it plays Brahms's Second Symphony as well as Liszt’s ode to Orpheus. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall, where the concert repeats at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com

Death Becomes Her at the State Theatre
This musical comedy based on the 1992 film about two women who drink a potion that gives them immortality comes to the State Theatre. Thursday's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m., and performances continue through Oct. 3. 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Tracy Lawrence: No Alibis Tour 2026 at the Akron Civic Theatre
The country singer-songwriter brings his tour in support of his latest album, Out Here in It, to the Akron Civic Theatre. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. 182 S. Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com

Sparta at Mahall’s 20 Lanes
The group brings its Cut a Silhouette World Tour to Mahall's 20 Lanes in Lakewood. The tour supports the band's new album, Cut a Silhouette. Album single "Crater" fits the post hardcore template and features surging guitars and bellowing vocals. Doors open at 7 p.m. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com

Sam Tallent at Hilarities
This comedian has been featured on Comedy Central's Roast Battle, VICELAND's Flophouse and The Chris Gethard Show. He performs on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Hilarities, where he has shows scheduled through Saturday. 2035 E. Fourth St., 234-525-1956, hilarities.com

Friday Sept. 25

Godfrey at the Funny Bone
Remember that 7Up guy? Good. Because he's in town on Friday. Godfrey, who got his start during a 1980s viral soda campaign, is showing off at the Improv. Cast as the Black friend in many comedies, he's best known from his appearance in 2001's Zoolander. He performs at 7 and 9:30 p.m. on Friday and at 6:30 and 9 p.m. on Saturday night at the Funny Bone. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, 216-696-4677, cleveland.funnybone.com

How Did We Get Weird Live! with Vanessa Bayer and Jonah Bayer at House of Blues
Siblings Vanessa and Jonah Bayer, two Cleveland natives who've had success in film and music respectively, bring their podcast to House of Blues. The event begins at 7 p.m. 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com

IngenuityFest 2026: America Dreams at IngenuityLabs
This annual weekend-long fundraising event celebrates imagination, engineering and the arts across four floors in the IngenuityLabs warehouse in the St. Clair and Superior neighborhood. The event runs through Sunday. 5401 Hamilton Ave., Cleveland, ingenuitycleveland.org

Jon Pardi at the Covelli Centre
The country singer-songwriter brings his Gamblin' Man tour to the Covelli Centre in Youngstown. Alexandra Kay and Sadie Bass open. The show begins at 7 p.m. 229 E. Front St., Youngstown, 330-746-5600, covellicentre.com

Pennywise at the Agora
The veteran SoCal punk rock group led by founding guitarist Fletcher Dragge returns to the Agora. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. Angel Du$t, H2O and Murphy's Law open. 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com

Bryson Tiller Presents: The NEO Trapsoul Tour at Blossom Music Center
Louisville-based rapper Bryson Tiller headlines this multi-act bill that includes Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz. Last year, Tiller celebrated the 10-year anniversary of his debut, Trapsoul, and released the double-album Solace & the Vices. Additionally, Bryson recently worked with Chris Brown on the hit tune “It Depends.” The show begins at 7:30 p.m. at Blossom. 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com

Transit Reception and Artist Talk at Cleveland Public Library
A solo exhibition by visual artist Izabela Zoga, Transit explores immigrant identity, cultural memory and community through portrait digital and silver print photography and printmaking. The exhibit is on display at Cleveland Public Library's Main Library, where a reception and artist talk takes place at 12:30 p.m. on Friday. 325 Superior Ave., Cleveland, 216-623-2800, cpl.org

The Velveteen Rabbit at Stocker Center
Inspired by the Margery Williams story, this musical comes to the Stocker Center in Elyria. A student matinee takes place at 10 a.m. on Friday, and performances also take place at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, 440-366-4040, lorainccc.edu

The Winter's Tale at the Hanna Theatre
A jealous king destroys his family in this Shakespeare play about a lost princess's attempts to save a kingdom. Great Lakes Theater presents the play at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Hanna Theatre, where it runs through Oct. 11. 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Saturday, Sept. 26

Cleveland VegFest at Lincoln Park
Expect to find more than 20 vegan food vendors at this annual event. Though food is a big part of being vegan, this event isn't all just vegetables. VegFest also provides an opportunity for spectators to hear presenters who focus on different aspects of a vegan lifestyle, as well as watch several food demonstrations that showcase vegan dishes. It takes place from noon to 5 p.m. at Lincoln Park. Starkweather Avenue and West 14th Street, Cleveland, 877-280-1646, clevelandvegansociety.org

The Doobie Brothers at Northfield Park Racino
The classic rock group is takin' it to the streets again. Rock Hall inductees, the group performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Northfield Park Racino as it continues its 50th anniversary tour. Not ones to rest on their laurels, they also put out new material last year when they released Walk This Road. 10705 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-467-4101, northfieldparkracino.com

Food Truck Challenge at Crocker Park
The Food Truck Challenge returns to Crocker Park on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cleveland’s best food trucks will compete to win one of the “best of…” categories being judged. There will be live music, kid-friendly activities and vendors. Winners will be crowned by a panel of guest judges and local foodies in eight categories beginning at 3:15 p.m. Admission is free. 189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, crockerpark.com

Inaugural XCSB Flea Market at Beachland Ballroom
The Beachland Ballroom will host this fundraising event for the college radio station. It runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com

Gregory Porter at the Ohio Theatre
The singer who's well-versed in jazz, soul and gospel comes to the Ohio Theatre. Expect to hear renditions of standards by the likes of Nat King Cole as well as his own original tunes. The concert begins at 8 p.m. 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-771-8403, playhousesquare.org

Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn at the Goodyear Theatre
An author and professor, Dr. Scott Bonn discusses the "psychological hunger" that drives serial killers such as Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer. His talk begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Theater in Akron. 1201 E. Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com

Summit Wellness Presents: The Sound of Recovery with Marc Lee Shannon at the Akron Civic Theatre
Local singer-songwriter Marc Lee Shannon shares songs and stories about his recovery and mental health struggles. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre. 182 S. Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com

Sunday, Sept. 27

Browns vs. Carolina Panthers at Huntington Bank Field
After playing their first two regular season games on the road and getting blown out in the season opener, the Cleveland Browns finally come home. They'll face the Carolina Panthers at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Huntington Bank Field. 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, 440-891-5000, huntingtonbankfield.com

Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary at the Agora
A live band accompanies this screening of the Jim Henson movie Labyrinth. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Agora. 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.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 on Sunday at 8 p.m. in the Frolic Cabaret Room at Hilarities. 2035 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com

Scotty McCreery at Northfield Park Racino
The country singer-songwriter performs on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Northfield Park Racino. The tour supports his new EP, Scooter & Friends, which features the twangy, lap steel guitar-driven tune “Bottle Rockets,” a collaboration with Hootie & the Blowfish. Singer-songwriter Ashley Kutcher opens. 10705 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-467-4101, northfieldparkracino.com

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