Artisans at the Arboretum at Holden Arboretum
Wrap up a scarf around your chill-kissed cheeks and venture out for some well-crafted treasures at Holden Arboretum’s outdoor artisan marketplace. Vendors include Beesential, Sweet Bean, Sulit Creations, Raisin Hell and more. Food vendors will also be on site when you begin to feel peckish, including vegan options like Squash the Beef and Mo Bites. Free-$16, Nov. 6 & 7, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, 440-946-4400, holdenfg.org
Bob Dylan at Playhouse Square
The figure of Bob Dylan is something of legendary Americana. For almost 60 years, Dylan has penned poetic, visual songs that string together a ballad of American identity and its complexities through keen observation. Don’t miss a chance to catch him downtown for his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” worldwide tour, coupled with the nostalgic tagline, “things aren’t what they were.” $87.75-$551, Nov. 5, 8 p.m., 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, tickets.playhousesquare.org
Cleveland Monsters vs. Belleville Senators at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Start off the weekend cheering for what lurks beneath Lake Erie when the Cleveland Monsters face off Belleville’s Senators. The scrape of a hockey puck across ice, the hiss of skates and roar of a crowd will be enough adrenaline to last one through the drudgery of Monday. $10-$74, Nov. 5 & 6, 7 p.m., 1 Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2200, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
Grand Prototypes, Humble Tools at Transformer Station
Rolling across both of Transformer Station’s galleries is an interpretation of healing and community. Prevalent for times of pestilence and environmental chaos, Grand Prototypes, Humble Tools is an interactive exhibit that previews what is yet to come. The exhibits will change as artists rework them through January, leaving the audience to engage with textiles, sculptures and more co-existing in a symphony of already-not-yet. Free, Oct. 8-Jan. 2, Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 1460 West 29th Street, Cleveland, 216-938-5429, transformerstation.org
Italian Wine Tasting & Dinner Pairing at StoneWater
Squid ink risotto, lobster salad and braised duck ragu — if any of these dishes pique your curiosity then this Italian food and wine pairing dinner is for you. Vintage Wine Distributors’ wine expert, Cory Deibel has joined forces with StoneWater’s own chefs for a truly delectable night to savor. $150, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m., One Club Dr., 440-461-4653, stonewatergolf.com
Lead CLE: Professional Development Conference at TalentLaunch
Work can be a huge part of a person’s identity. Most employees desire a profession that fuels them, but the work of progression is also within the power of the worker. Engage! Cleveland invites participants to discover how to build a workplace of inclusion, manage work-life balance and command a room when it’s your turn to present. This two-day event is offered both in-person and virtually. $100-$202.50, Nov.4 & 5, Thur. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m., 6161 Oak Tree Boulevard, Independence, 216-584-5355, engagecleveland.org
Runaway June at Tower City
The Skylight Concourse at Tower City is going to be set on fire with country trio Runaway June’s western whiplash of sound and bluegrass energy. It’s the grand finale to the Battle of the Land competition, a scene that saw local artists duel it out on their instruments to open for Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, as well as the first event of the Tower City Live series. The concert is free, though tickets are required, with entry served on first-come, first-serve. Free, Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m., 230 W. Huron Road, Cleveland, 216-306-0633, towercitycenter.com
Strain Your Brain: Art as a Puzzle at the Akron Art Museum
Summa Health and the Akron Art Museum have teamed up to provide a program for folks aged more than 60. This week’s event is a part of this Meet Me at the Museum collaborative. Summa Health will grant an educational portion which includes a learning as well as memory exercise, followed by an art opportunity led by museum staff. Free, Nov. 5, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 330-376-9186, akronartmuseum.org
The Whispers at Playhouse Square
Usher in the first weekend of November dropping downtown. Let the moody notes of soul and R&B fill the empty crevices of hearts before the on-coming lakefront chill does, with music by The Whispers, Jeffery Osborne, the Dramatics and featuring the talent of LJ Reynolds. $49-$125, Nov. 6, 8 p.m., 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Todd Rundgren at MGM Northfield Park
As if to give a nod to northeast Ohio after being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Todd Rundgren will be performing in Northfield for two days. The concerts fall under Rundgren’s tour, “The Individualist, A True Star,” and are a tribute to the rocker’s A Wizard, A True Star 1972 album. $37.50-$85, Nov. 6 & 7, 8 p.m., 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-908-7625, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com