Things to Do This Halloween Weekend In Cleveland: Oct. 29-Nov. 1

Thursday, Oct. 29

Boo-tique at Eton Chagrin Boulevard
There will be face painting, local vendors, touch-a-truck, a spooky-cute crafts zone, character appearances, sweet treats and plenty of family-friendly Halloween fun. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at Eton Chagrin Boulevard. 28601 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, 216-241-5490, etonchagrinblvd.com

Dying To Live at the Rock Hall
This psychological/supernatural thriller from filmmaker, author, composer and producer Javon Bates the Legacy makes its debut on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Rock Hall. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., Cleveland, 216-515-8444, rockhall.com

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. Thursday'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

Rent at the Allen Theatre
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this musical about life in New York's East Village comes to the Allen Theatre. Thursday's performance begins at 7:30 p.m., and performances continue through Nov. 8. 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Nick Swardson at Hilarities
A comedian and actor who started doing open mic nights in his Minneapolis hometown when he was only 18, Nick Swardson has had a long and successful career ever since he made a name for himself as the rollerskating cop Terry Bernadino in the comedy series Reno 911. He performs at 7 p.m. on Thursday at Hilarities. 2035 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com

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. Thursday'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

Friday, Oct. 30

BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of KING CRIMSON at the Agora
King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin recruited guitarist Steve Vai and drummer Terry Bozzio to create this band that plays tunes from what are arguably the most accessible Crimson albums: Discipline, Beat and Three of a Perfect Pair. The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Agora. 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com

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. Thursday'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

Jurassic Quest at Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
Jurassic Quest, an installation that bills itself as North America’s largest and most realistic dinosaur experience, arrives at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland this weekend. Expect life-size dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods as well as dinosaur rides, fossil digs, inflatables, crafts and other interactive activities for kids. The event runs through Sunday. 500 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland, 216-928-1600, jurassicquest.com

Mahler’s Fifth Symphony at Mandel Concert Hall
Guest conductor Peter Popelka leads the Cleveland Orchestra as it plays Mahler's Fifth Symphony at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Mandel Concert Hall, where the program repeats at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com

Monsters vs. Milwaukee Admirals at Rocket Arena
The Milwaukee Admirals roll into town for a two-game series against the Monsters. Friday's game begins at 7 p.m. Saturday's game starts at 2 p.m. One Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com

Greg Morton at Hilarities
Back in the early '90s, comedian Greg Morton worked as an animator on M.C. Hammer's Hammerman cartoon. While he continued to dabble in cartoons after that, he turned his attention to standup. He's most famous for his two-minute Star Wars mashup, which he's likely to perform on Friday. He performs at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Hilarities, where he has shows scheduled through Sunday. 2035 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com

Paul Oakenfold + the Crystal Method at Globe Iron
The two electronic acts that were hugely popular in the '90s bring their coheadlining tour to Globe Iron. The show begins at 7 p.m. 2325 Elm St., Cleveland, globeironcle.com

Nathan Paul & the Ridiculous Club Society at Blu+ Jazz
The local jazz group celebrates the release of its new single, "I Be Screamin'," with this show at Blu+ Jazz in Akron. Doors open at 7 p.m. 47 E. Market St., Akron, 330-252-1190, blujazzakron.com

Claudio Simonetti's GOBLIN: The Ultimate Anthology LIVE at the Cinematheque
Composer Claudio Simonetti celebrates the anniversary of his film Tenebre with a live performance of the score set to a screening. Following the movie, the collective will return after a brief intermission to deliver an additional performance of quintessential Goblin material and "best of" songs and scores. The event begins at 8 p.m. at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque. 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-421-7450, cia.edu

Spooky Jukey: Halloween Emo Night at Mahall’s
Emo bands the Number 12 Looks Like You, Differences and Memory Lane perform at Mahall's 20 Lanes in Lakewood as part of this Halloween celebration. The event begins at 6 p.m., and there is also a costume contest. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com

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 at Beck Center for the Arts, where performances continue through Nov. 1. 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-2540, beckcenter.org

Saturday, Oct. 31

Addams Family Dinner Show at the Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake
The Noble Theater Alliance will bring this dinner show to the Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake this Halloween weekend. Performances take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. It repeats again on Nov. 13, 14 and 15. 4888 North Broadway, Geneva-on-the-Lake, 866-806-8066, nobleartentertainment.com

Mushroomhead & Fear Factory at the Agora
Local shock rockers Mushroomhead bring their annual Halloween show back to the Agora. Heavy hitters Far Factory, Nine Treasures, Bittersweet Revenge and Unhealthy While Unhinged open. Doors are at 5:30 p.m. 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com

Thurston Howell: Halloween Yacht Rock Spooktacular! at the Goodyear Theater
The Goodyear Theater in Akron hosts this special Halloween event featuring a band that plays Yacht Rock covers. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. 1201 E. Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com

Sunday, Nov. 1

William Shatner Live on Stage with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan at Northfield Park Racino
Actor William Shatner will be on hand for this special screening of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. The event takes place at 7 p.m. at the Northfield Park Racino. 10705 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-467-4101, northfieldparkracino.com

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