WWE SummerSlam 2024 One of professional wrestling’s biggest events heads to Cleveland for this year’s show. Watch as Northeast Ohio’s own Logan Paul defends his United States Title against LA Knight with many other WWE superstars facing off in matches as well. Tickets available $80 and up. Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland. 6:30 p.m., Aug. 3. DETAILS Friday Night Smackdown Setting up Saturday’s SummerSlam, watch as the biggest names in the WWE get in their final tune-up the day before. Tickets $25 and up. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland. 7:45 p.m., Aug. 2. DETAILS Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Weekend celebration culminating the induction of the Class of 2024. Events include the kickoff to the NFL preseason Thursday night with the Texans taking on the Bears, enshrinement ceremony, parade and much more. Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Dr., N.W., Canton. Aug. 1-4. DETAILS Concert for Legends: Carrie Underwood Country star headlines this years Pro Football Hall of Fame concert featuring special guest Jackson Dean. Tickets $69 and up. Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Canton 8 p.m., Aug. 4. DETAILS Guardians vs Orioles, Diamondbacks MLB baseball is back in town with Cleveland hosting Baltimore all weekend before hosting Arizona in a series kicking off on Monday. Tickets $19 and up. Promotions include free t-shirt Friday and CC Sabathia Bobblehead Saturday. Progressive Field, Cleveland. Aug. 1-7. DETAILS MIX: Fela The Cleveland Museum of Art honors the legacy of Fela Kuti with a night of themed food, dancing, Afrobeat music and more. Event is 21+ only. See website for costume limitations and other details. Tickets $16, free for museum members. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. 6 - 10 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2. DETAILS “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” in concert Watch Peter Jackson’s epic on screen as The Cleveland Orchestra performs Howard Shore’s score live. Performance also features the Blossom Festival Chorus and The Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus. Tickets $34 and up. 7 p.m., Aug. 2-4. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. DETAILS Cinema at the Square Playhouse Square’s ornate Connor Palace returns to its roots as an old movie palace for this summer movie series. Catch classics like “Rebel Without A Clause” as well as modern classics like “The Parent Trap” projected in their original 35mm format on the historic theater’s huge screen. Each screening is preceded by a performance by members of the Western Reserve Theatre Organ Society on a fully restored 1928 Kimball organ. Tickets, $8. 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Now through Aug. 11. DETAILS Medina County Fair Featuring your animals, food, live entertainment, rides, special demonstrations and much more. Fair wraps up Sunday night with fireworks. Tickets $8. Children 5 and under admitted free. Ride wristbands $25. Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina. Through August 4. DETAILS Lake County Captains vs. Beloit Sky Carp The Captains welcome the Sky Carp for a four-game series. Friday night’s game will be followed by fireworks. Sunday’s game is another Family Fun Day. Tickets start at $10. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 1-3; 1 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 4. Classic Auto Group Park, 35300 Vine St., Eastlake. DETAILS Crushers vs. Thunderbolts The Lake Erie Crushers welcome the Windy City Thunderbolts to town for a three-game weekend series. Both Friday and Saturday night’s games will be followed by fireworks. Crushers Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon. 7:05 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 & 3. 2:05 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 4. DETAILS |
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Twins Day Festival Get ready to see double with a weekend featuring a parade, live entertainment, talent show, contests and more. Glenn Chamberlin Park 10260 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg. Friday, Aug. 2, through Sunday, Aug. 4. DETAILS Martin Lawrence live Actor and comedian brings his Y’all Know What It Is! tour in for a stop this weekend. Night features special guest Gary Owen. Tickets $39 and up. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland. 8 p.m., Saturday, August 3. DETAILS NEO ComicCon Featuring more than 180 tables of comic book and pop culture vendors with proceeds to benefit Superheroes to Kids in Ohio. Special guests this year include the co-creator of Green Lantern Kyle Rayner, Darryl Banks, renowned Spider-Man and Spawn artist Angel Medina, TMNT artists Dan Berger and Jason Moore and Tony Isabella, creator of the groundbreaking character, Black Lightning. Tickets are $5. Children 10 and under admitted free. Free parking on site with additional parking at the nearby LCCC campus. North Olmsted Soccer Sportsplex, 31515 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, August 4. DETAILS “MJ: The Musical” From the “ABC” to “Thriller” and everything in between, experience the generational talent and creative genius of Michael Jackson in this Tony-winning musical at Playhouse Square’s KeyBank State Theatre. Tickets $39-$189. 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Now through Aug. 11. DETAILS Puerto Rican Parade and Cultural Festival This annual celebration of Puerto Rican arts and culture features traditional Latin food, live musical performances, cultural presentations, local artisans, parade and much more. Free admission. MetroHealth Quad Park. 2500 Metrohealth Dr., Cleveland. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-4. DETAILS John Fogerty: The Celebration Tour The Creedence Clearwater Revival singer-songwriter and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame and Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, who was once sued by his former record label for sounding too much like himself, has got all the rights to his songs back (hence the name of the tour) and is feeling like a fortunate son ready to rock on the road. George Thorogood & The Destroyers and Hearty Har will open. Tickets start at $25. Jacobs Pavilion, Cleveland. 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3. DETAILS Lakewood Arts Festival Featuring more than 160 artists with works in a variety of mediums, the festival will include live entertainment, food booths, children’s activities and much more. Detroit Avenue between Arthur and Belle, Lakewood. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3. DETAILS Asian Lantern Festival The Asian Lantern Festival returns with attractions that include a 50-foot-tall pagoda, walk-through tunnels, and immersive themed areas, including Crystal World and the Blooming Gardens. Live acrobatic performances will be featured every hour and culturally inspired food will be available. Tickets start at $21 in advance (members) or $24 in advance for nonmembers. Through August 25. 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland. DETAILS Great Lakes Medieval Faire and Marketplace ‘Tis the season for the Great Lakes Medieval Faire and Marketplace. The festivities, entertainment, performances, themed weekends and more are every Saturday and Sunday through August 11. This weekend’s theme is “Pirates, Princesses, and Pups!” Tickets start at $25. 3033 State Route 534, Rock Creek. DETAILS “Beautiful, the Carole King Musical” Beck Center for the Arts’ production of this jukebox musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Carole King features timeless hits such as “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” Tickets $10-$38. 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. Now through Aug. 11. DETAILS “Legally Blonde The Musical” Near West Theatre’s teen summer mainstage production is this fabulous musical based on the hit movie. Follow sorority girl Elle Woods to Harvard Law, where she surprises everybody including herself. Tickets $20 or pay what you choose. 6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. Now through Aug. 4. DETAILS Ballet Under the Stars Ohio Contemporary Ballet invites you to an evening performance featuring students from the Youth Academy and Adult Community classes. Performance begins at 7 p.m. following a ballet class at 6 p.m. for youth ages 3-12. Both events are free, but prior registration on the site is required. 3558 Lee Rd., Shaker Heights. Saturday, August 3. DETAILS Avant-Garde Summer Handmade Market Enjoy a variety of food trucks while browsing craft and artisan vendor booths. Free admission and parking. Crocker Park Market Square, Westlake. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3. DETAILS Back to School Carnival Enjoy a carnival atmosphere featuring rides, live entertainment, food stands, games giveaways and more. Tower City Center and Public Square, Cleveland. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3. DETAILS Shaker Safety Day Family-friendly event featuring live entertainment, free food, safety demonstrations and vehicles on display and much more. Free. Onaway Elementary School, 3115 Woodbury Rd., Shaker Heights. 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Saturday, August 3. DETAILS Cuyahoga County Fair Enjoy carnival rides and food options, animals, live entertainment, demolition derby, harness racing and much more. Tickets $12 and ride wristbands $25-30. Presale discounts are available before August 6. Some events require additional admission cost. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 East Bagley Road, Berea. August 6-11. DETAILS RubberDucks vs. Reading Minor league baseball is back in town as Akron kicks off a three-game series with the Fightin’ Phils Tuesday night. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 6:35 p.m., Aug. 6-8. DETAILS ‘Corvair: The American Porsche’ Whether you think of the Corvair as a design innovation or unloved stepchild, the vehicle turns 64 years old this year, and the Crawford Auto Museum at the Western Reserve Historical Society has a full-throttle exhibition called “Corvair: The American Porsche?” which examines the sporty sedan line’s brief history. The exhibition itself is a delightful time warp, chock full of history, well-executed displays and impeccable automotive design prowess. With seven different Corvair models on display at the museum located at 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, this could be your car enthusiast’s banner event for the year. READ MORE “Korean Couture: Generations of Revolution” This exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art looks at history and the transformative legacy of Korean fashion. Thirty garments plus accompanying ephemera are showcased. These range from excavated 17th-century aristocratic garments to contemporary Korean couture by leading and emerging designers. Free. Through Oct. 13. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. DETAILS Monet in Focus This special exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art showcases five exquisite paintings by French Impressionist Claude Monet created during the tail end of his career, including three works on loan from the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris. Free. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Now through Aug. 11. DETAILS |
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FOOD & DRINK Vintage Ohio Wine Festival Sample wines from regional wineries, enjoy food, live entertainment, cooking demos and much more. Adult “sampler” tickets $39 in advance, $45 at the gate. Children 4-17, $4. VIP and non-drinker tickets also available. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland. Noon - 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3. DETAILS Jukebox to celebrate 10 years in Cleveland’s Ohio City Jukebox in Ohio City is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a tropical-themed summer party. The bar and restaurant at 1404 W. 29th Street is celebrating a decade in business on August 4 starting at 2 p.m. READ MORE Marble Room has special dinner coming up Marble Room Steaks and Raw Bar has a special dinner focusing on molecular gastronomy set for August. The 15-course meal is an example of the culinary genre that blends science into cooking and the preparation of food along with plating for an artistic look. The dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the downtown Cleveland restaurant’s vault. READ MORE Maker at Hotel Cleveland Maker, the main restaurant at the new Hotel Cleveland evokes a retro vibe, with approachable and understated elegance. Seating is clustered for comfort and privacy. Those dining alone or those feeling chatty may want to select a seat at the U-shaped bar. The menu here offers artisan cocktails, Cleveland-inspired dishes and ghosts from former menus. Among the most popular items are walleye cakes with tarragon remoulade, chicken schnitzel skewers, and heirloom corn-crusted cheese curds. Be sure to save room for the almond-ricotta cake. Or skip dinner and go for the cake. Maker is open from noon to midnight. DETAILS Mamma Santa’s Mamma Santa’s in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood feels like stepping back in time. Checkered tablecloths, leather booths and framed black-and-white photos adds to the nostalgic vibe of a traditional Italian American restaurant. Pizza is king at Mamma Santa’s, with staple toppings like pepperoncini, anchovy, sausage and more. The menu also features pasta dishes, hearty entrees and plenty of sharable plates like antipasto, shrimp cocktail and meatballs for the table. Mamma Santa’s is at 12301 Mayfield Road in Cleveland. DETAILS Cilantro Thai and Sushi In the heart of downtown Akron on Main Street sits this Asian restaurant with a huge menu and friendly service. Love the spicy levels you can choose from. The menu ranges from Thai garlic wings to pineapple fried rice. Wash it down with a well-made cocktail or Asian beer. It’s at 326 S. Main St., not far from Akron Civic Theatre and Canal Park, home of the RubberDucks. READ MORE |
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TV & MOVIES ‘Challengers’ Just in time for Olympics fever, Luca Guadagnino 's sweaty, synthy " Challengers " makes its streaming debut on MGM+. Even if you missed it in theaters, it'd be hard not to be at least aware of it, what with the teasing photo of Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor perched suggestively on that bed and the ubiquitous "I TOLD YA" T-shirt in paparazzi photos. For the few uninitiated, "Challengers" is set in the world of competitive tennis, where all three are rising stars until an injury forces Zendaya's character off the court. The Asssociated Press review says it's "a prickly treat, about fractured relationships, egos, infidelity and ambition" with "plenty of skin, sweat, close-ups of muscly thighs and smoldering looks of lust and hate in this deliriously over-the-top psychodrama." The Associated Press named it one of the best movies of 2024 thus far. DETAILS ‘Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes’ A new documentary lets Elizabeth Taylor tell her story by relying on 40 hours of recently discovered audio with the late Oscar winner as she recounted her rise to fame. It also features archival footage, personal photos and home videos. "Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes" premieres Saturday, Aug. 3 on HBO and streams on Max. DETAILS ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes " also arrives on Hulu on Friday, Aug. 2. Set generations after the death of Andy Serkis's Caesar (though he looms large as a figure), the smart apes are now running society and humans are the primitive ones. This installment introduces a young ape, Noa, played by Owen Teague, whose peaceful village is attacked by some bad actors who have twisted Caesar's legacy. All nine of the prior films in the franchise are currently available on Hulu as well. DETAILS ‘The Beast’ Léa Seydoux and George MacKay ("1917") lead the intriguing French sci-fi "The Beast," loosely based on the Henry James story "The Beast in the Jungle." The time-jumping story has Seydoux, as Gabrielle, leading three different lives in three different time frames (1910 Paris, 2014 Los Angeles and a 2044 in which the world is being run by artificial intelligence and humans desperate for a leg up try to purify their DNA). The film, which has shades of horror and romance, was written and directed by Bertrand Bonello, and will is now streaming on the Criterion Channel. DETAILS ‘Women in Blue’ A new Spanish-language crime drama called "Women in Blue" ("Las Azules") comes to Apple TV+ this week. Based on a true story, it follows four women in Mexico's first female police force established in 1970. They soon discover the step forward in equality is a publicity stunt to distract the public from a serial killer who is targeting women. They band together to crack the case. DETAILS ‘Unsolved Mysteries ‘ When Netflix rebooted the creepy crime favorite "Unsolved Mysteries" in 2020 it was an immediate hit, but this was no lockdown fluke. The series dedicated to cold cases and unexplained paranormal activity has fascinated viewers since its inception in 1987. The show uses reenactments and interviews to shed light on unsolved cases and returns with new episodes on this week. DETAILS ‘Influenced’ A new 30-minute talk show on Prime Video gives internet personalities a TV platform to delve further into their areas of expertise. "Influenced" is co-hosted by social stars Achieng Agutu, Eyal Booker, Tefi Pessoa, Taryn Delanie Smith, and Cyrus Veyssi. It debuts Thursday, Aug. 1. DETAILS ‘Unstable’ Rob and John Owen Lowe star in a second season of their workplace comedy "Unstable" for Netflix. Premiering Thursday, Rob Lowe plays the eccentric founder of a biotech company whose consuming grief over the loss of his wife leads to behavior that threatens the business. Enter John Owen as his socially awkward but more stable son to right the ship. Laughs ensue. DETAILS |
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Hozier at Blossom Music Center The “Take Me To Church” singer-songwriter continues touring behind his third album, “Unreal Unearth,” which topped Billboard’s rock, alternative, and folk album charts upon its release in 2023. Singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun opens. Sold out, but tickets are available on various resale sites, including SeatGeek | Vivid Seats | StubHub | Viagogo | TicketCity. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. DETAILS Thirty Seconds To Mars at Blossom Music Center The prog-alt-electronic-band led by actor Jared Leto (“Morbius”) and his brother Shannon hit the road to promote their sixth album “It’s the End of the World But It’s a Beautiful Day.” Emo-punks AFI, Youtuber Poppy and Cleveland-born emo-pop-punker KennyHoopla open. Tickets start $41.30. 6: 30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. DETAILS Primus and Coheed and Cambria Two bands with unique and progressive sounds and obsessive fan bases join forces for an unusual evening of unusual music under the Blossom pavilion. Tickets start $78.25. 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 5. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. DETAILS Orville Peck On his third full-length album, "Stampede," the masked cowboy Orville Peck tries his hand at the great country tradition of duet albums. A collection of new material, Americana staples and unexpected twists on genre, "Stampede" features everyone from Willie Nelson and Elton John to Kylie Minogue, Diplo and Mickey Guyton. Nelson and Peck harmonize beautifully on a cover of the queer classic "Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other," and "Papa Was a Rodeo" is an unexpected bluegrass cover of the Magnetic Fields' song, now featuring Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway. DETAILS Maren Morris Country-turned-pop singer Maren Morris is readying a new EP, "Intermission," leading with the singles "cut!," a collaboration with Julia Michaels, and the dreamy "i hope i never fall in love," which slows down the instantly-identifiable drum pattern of the Ronettes' "By My Baby." Heartbreak, growth, and self-discovery are strong themes across "Intermission." It's been less than a year since Morris filed for divorce from her husband Ryan Hurd, citing the prominent country music couple's "irreconcilable differences" after five years of marriage. Whether that informed the songwriting on this EP or not — these five tracks are all open-hearted, big-voiced Morris. DETAILS X On Friday, Aug. 2, Los Angeles punk heroes X will release their final album, "Smoke & Fiction." After nearly 50 years — with some intermittent breaks — the band is currently embarked on their North American farewell tour. "Smoke & Fiction" follows 2020's "Alphabetland," their first album with their original-lineup in 35 years — that's singer Exene Cervenka, vocalist and bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer DJ Bonebrake. There's a lot to celebrate here, primarily the band's enduring sense of immediacy. The lead single from "Smoke & Fiction," "Big Black X," is energetic rockabilly punk, exactly what you want to hear from their swan song. DETAILS |
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