Things to Do This Weekend In Cleveland: Sept. 25-28

Thursday, Sept. 25

Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Meet at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium and walk to Wendy Park to pick up litter and keep area beaches clean and safe. You'll be shocked at the number of cigarette butts and other junk you'll find. All ages are welcomed but be prepared for a 2.5-mile roundtrip walk. It's free but registration is required. The cleanup begins at 10 a.m. 2000 Sycamore Street, 216-862-8803, greaterclevelandaquarium.com

Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonio Sánchez Trio at Cain Park
Banjo man Bela Fleck teams up with Edmar Castañeda, a harpist from Bogotá, Colombia, and Grammy-winner Antonio Sánchez, a great jazz drummer who's collaborated with Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Charlie Haden and Michael Brecker. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights. 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-371-3000, cainpark.com

Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field
The Guardians take on the Detroit Tigers in a series that will have a bearing on the upcoming post-season. First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. at Progressive Field. 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb.com/guardians

Vance Joy at Jacobs Pavilion
The Aussie singer-songwriter released his latest album, In Our Own Sweet Time, in 2023. It's another collection of meticulously crafted tunes that possess a quiet intensity. The guy experiments a bit too, as the shimmering "Wavelength" finds him collaborating with Dirty Projectors' Dave Longstreth. Joy performs at 6:30 p.m. at Jacobs Pavilion. 2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com

Live from Laurel Canyon – Songs and Stories of American Folk Rock at Kent Stage
Some of the most influential songwriters who lived in Laurel Canyon in the mid '60s and '70s will talk about those halcyon days and play songs during this storytelling concert. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Kent Stage. 175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org

The Notebook at Connor Palace
This musical that features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson comes to the Connor Palace for an extended run. Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30, and the play runs through Sept. 27. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org 

Our Town at the Allen Theatre
Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores themes of life and death and love and friendship. Cleveland Play House's production of the play promises to be a "magical new staging." Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30 at the Allen Theatre. 1407 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Friday, Sept. 26

Cleveland Ballet: In Vino Veritas at Cleveland Museum of Art
The exhibition In Vino Veritas (In Wine, Truth) celebrates the presence and meaning of wine in prints, drawings, textiles, and objects. To coincide with the exhibit, Cleveland Ballet presents this dance concert that interprets the exhibition’s subject through movement. The performance takes place at 7 p.m. at Cleveland Museum of Art. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org

Guardians vs. Texas Rangers at Progressive Field
The Guardians take on the Texas Rangers in the final games of the regular season. The two teams play at 7:10 tonight at Progressive Field, and the series concludes on Sunday. 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb.com/guardians

IngenuityFest at Ingenuity Labs
Now held at the former Osborn Manufacturing Company, IngenuityFest returns to the Saint Clair-Superior neighborhood this weekend. The three-day festival promises to feature performances, art, installations as well as a full lineup of live music throughout the weekend. 5401 Hamilton Ave., 216-589-9444, ingenuitycleveland.com

Shuler King at the Funny Bone
When he isn’t on the road performing at comedy clubs and special events across the country, Shuler King, who holds a degree in mortuary science, works as a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Georgia and South Carolina at his family’s funeral business in South Carolina. Hard to imagine a story or two from the day job won't be part of the set when the comedian performs at 7 tonight at the Funny Bone, where he has shows scheduled through Sunday. 1148 Main Ave., 216-696-4677, cleveland.funnybone.com

La Versión Infinita (The Infinite Version) at the Pivot Center
This play written by the acclaimed Argentine playwrights Contreras/Del Olmo/Sturla takes audiences into a "surreal and thought-provoking world where an ordinary insurance clerk receives a phone call from herself, but from an alternate reality." The LatinUs Theater Company version of the play includes live projections to create an immersive experience. Tonight's performance takes place at the Blackbox Theater in the Pivot Center, where performances continue through Oct. 12. 2937 W 25th St., pivotartscenter.com

Lorna Shore at Jacobs Pavilion
Pain Remains, the 2022 effort from this metal band, is an epic affair that clocks in at just over an hour and commences with the riveting "Welcome Back, O' Sleeping Dreamer," a tune that begins with an orchestral flourish before howling vocals and deafening drums take over. On tour in support of the just-released I Feel the Everblack Festering Within Me, the group plays at 5 p.m. at Jacobs Pavilion. The Black Dahlia Murder, Shadow of Intent and PeelingFlesh open. 2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com

The Mountain Goats at the Agora
The indie rock group that's the project of talented singer-songwriter John Darnielle comes to the Agora. Doors open at 7 p.m. The group's roots date back to the early '90s, and the band's latest release, 2023s Jenny from Thebes, sounds as poppy than ever as the group presents a sequel to 2002's All Hail West Texas. 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com

Ravel’s Boléro at Mandel Concert Hall
Franz Welser-Möst conducts the Cleveland Orchestra as it plays Ravel's Bolero along with Richard Strauss's "Dance of the Seven Veils" from Salome. The program also includes the U.S. premiere of Richard Deutsch’s Urworte. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall, where performances continue through Sunday. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com

Sunday in the Park with George at the Hanna Theatre
The Sondheim musical that features songs such as songs like “Finishing the Hat,” “Sunday” and “Move On" comes to the Hanna Theatre as the Great Lakes Theater presents its production of the play. Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30 and performances continue through Sunday. 2067 E. 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

John Waite at Kent Stage
Singer-songwriter John Waite first came to prominence as the vocalist and bassist of the English rock outfit the Babys, best known for pop-rock hits such as “Isn’t It Time?” and “Every Time I Think of You” in the late 1970s. That group disbanded in 1980 (after a final performance in Akron), but Waite kept going and scored a No. 1 U.S. hit with “Missing You.” The singer-songwriter comes to the Kent Stage at 6:30. 175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org

Sheng Wang at the Mimi Ohio Theatre
Still riding high from the success of his 2022 Netflix special Sweet & Juicy, comedian Sheng Wang comes to the Mimi Ohio Theatre. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. 1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Carolyn Wonderland at Music Box Supper Club
The Texas singer-songwriter Carolyn Wonderland comes to the Music Box Club as she tours in support of her new album, Truth Is. The show begins at 8 p.m. 1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com

Saturday, Sept. 27

Elvis Costello and the Imposters with Charlie Sexton at Akron Civic Theatre
The '80s singer-songwriter brings his tour celebrating his early years to the Akron Civic Theatre. Costello's set list will reportedly primarily feature material from his first 11 albums, 1978’s My Aim Is True to 1986’s Blood & Chocolate. The show begins at 8 p.m. 182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com

Crocker Park's Food Truck Challenge at Crocker Park
Cleveland’s best food trucks will line up on Main Street to compete to win one of the Best Of categories being judged. This year’s event returns with more food trucks and more celebrity judges. During the event, patrons will have the opportunity to participate by picking up a ballot, trying as many food truck menu items as they would like and submitting a voting ballot. 189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, 440-455-9820, crockerpark.com/foodtruckchallenge  

Sleep Token: The Even in Arcadia Tour at Rocket Arena
The masked English rock band comes to Rocket Arena as part of a tour supporting its fourth album, Even in Arcadia. The album features anthemic numbers such as "Emergence," a tune that features a catchy chorus and dramatic synths. Tonight's concert begins at 7:30 p.m. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com

Katt Williams Heaven on Earth Tour at Wolstein Center
The Cincinnati-born comedian and actor has had a long and successful career as a comedian who doesn't shy away from using profanity and vulgarity in his standup routines. Recently, he had a memorable turn as a guy living on the streets in the indie film One of Them Days. He performs at 8 p.m. at the Wolstein Center. 2000 Prospect Ave., 216-687-9292, wolsteincenter.com

Sunday, Sept. 28

BabyTron at the Agora
The rapper straight out of Ypsilanti, MI comes to the Agora Theatre. ShittyBoyz, a hip-hop group of which BabyTron is a member, open the show. BabyTron has personality to spare and makes funny videos with a Beastie Boys-like vibe. His rapid-fire raps and spastic beats will undoubtedly energize the crowd. Doors are at 7 p.m. 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com

Ryan Long at Hilarities 4th Street Theatre
The creator, star and showrunner for the digital series Torontopia, Ryan Long hosts his own podcast and has appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience. The comedian performs at 7:30 tonight at Hilarities. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com