The Wiz
Watch this funky, groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz this month. See Alan Mingo Jr. bring The Wiz to life at Playhouse Square on its pre-Broadway tour. With its musical mix of soul, rock, gospel and 1970s funk, it’s a groovy retelling of Dorothy’s infamous journey. $25-$115, Oct. 3-22, various times, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
Boo Bash with Mr. Jeff
Enjoy the spookiest time of the year with renowned children’s musician Mr. Jeff at Cuyahoga Falls Library. Come dressed in your favorite costume, enjoy a snack and dance to silly and fun music for children of all ages. Free event, Oct. 20, 11 a.m., 2015 3rd St., Cuyahoga Falls, fallslibrary.org
Black, White and READ!
This celebration of Cleveland READS and its achievements to improve literacy rates will be held at the Cleveland Public Library in Downtown Cleveland. Guests will be able to enjoy food and cocktails while touring the library, including the historic Brett Hall. Cleveland’s own Mike Polk Jr. will entertain guests, as well as Cleveland Public Library’s (and Cleveland Magazine contributor) John Skrtic, who will perform an original comedy skit on Cleveland history and libraries. $150, Oct. 20, 6:30-10 p.m., 325 Superior Ave., Cleveland, clevelandreads.com
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Tales of Terror Walking Tour
Take a guided walking tour exploring some of the most gruesome and tragic events in Cleveland’s history in the spirit of Halloween. While it’s not a ghost story tour, this tour is bound to make you shiver with its real tales of horror and murders. Tours are an hour and a half, rain or shine. $21, Through Oct. 31, various times, Public Square, Cleveland, toursofcleveland.com
Trick or Treat Fest
Skip the dark and come out in the daylight for a trick-or-treat fest at Cleveland Zoo. Enjoy candy from 20 different trick-or-treat stations, a meet-and-greet with costumed characters and a Monster Mash Dance Party in the amphitheater. Add-on tickets can also include unlimited train and carousel rides, and the first 800 guests will receive a complimentary trick-or-treat bag courtesy of Meijer. $7-$9, Oct. 20-22, Oct. 27-29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo
Cleveland Monsters vs. Syracuse Crunch
Enjoy an evening with the family at the Cleveland Monsters' opening weekend games this Friday and Saturday as they play against Syracuse inside the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Be sure to enjoy meal deals with 1-2-3 Fridays and Monsters Family Day Saturdays. $10+, Oct. 20 and 21, 7 p.m., 1 Center Court, Cleveland, clevelandmonsters.com
Halloween Flea Market
The ever-growing Halloween Flea Market is set to host nearly 100 vendors selling a mix of home decor, toys, movies, apparel, jewelry, food and more in five different Lakewood venues, restaurants and entertainment spaces this year. Plus, trick-or-treating, for the kids. Free admission, Oct. 21, Noon-4 p.m., 11729 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, noclasscle.com
The Funny Bus
Take a spin through Cleveland on the Funny Bus with a Halloween-inspired tour, showcasing the scary side of the city, with some of Cleveland’s infamous haunted houses. The special events will also feature Halloween music and games. Guests are welcome to bring their own beer and wine with them along for the ride to enjoy while they chuckle. $29, Oct. 22, 1-4:30 p.m., 1250 Old River Road, Cleveland, funnybus.net/cleveland
Dracula: The Bloody Truth
This inventive adaptation of the classic Dracula vampire story zips viewers from Transylvania to the English coast with Professor Van Helsing in an “almost authentic” adaptation of campy fun. Four actors will play 40 different characters in the zany performance. $15-$89, Oct. 20-Nov. 5, 3-5 p.m., Hanna Theatre, 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland, greatlakestheater.org
KISS: End of the Road World Tour
Rock and roll all night with KISS one last time at their End of the Road show at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. $25-$200, Oct. 22, 7:30-11:30 p.m., 1 Center Court, Cleveland, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
Cleveland Autism Speaks Walk
Join Autism Speaks at the Great Lakes Science Center as they walk a mile around Cleveland to help support those on the autism spectrum and their families in this massive charity event. This walk includes activities for people of all ages and community resources. Free admission, donations accepted, Oct. 22, 9 a.m., 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, autismspeaks.org
Dirty Dancing In Concert
Get crazy for Swayze all over again at this first-time-ever live film-to-concert event at Playhouse Square. Watch the film unfold while a live band and singers perform the film’s score which inspired a generation. It’s a new perspective on a beloved classic film that will make you watch the romance and iconic dancing in a new light. $45-$95, Oct. 22, 7 p.m., 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
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