Blow at Transformer Station
The Cleveland Museum of Art just started programming at the Transformer Station a couple of months ago, and one of the first exhibits is the interactive Blow. Created by artist Tabaimo, immerse yourself in a four-channel video installation blurring the lines between reality and a dream world. Free, until Feb. 3, various times, 1460 W. 29th St., Cleveland, clevelandart.org
China’s Southern Paradise at Cleveland Museum of Art
Fully titled China’s Southern Paradise: Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta, this new exhibit at CMA explores the industrial and cultural impact of the Yangzi River for the first time with a Western audience. Peruse more than 200 items ranging from the Neolithic to the 18th century. Free-$15, Sept. 10-Jan. 7, various times, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, clevelandart.org
Cleveland Gaming Classic at the I-X Center
Explore roughly 200,000 square feet of retro gaming, arcade cabinets, cosplay, TTRPGs, comics, artists and much more. If you consider yourself even the most casual of nerds, there is going to be something enticing and nostalgic for you at this annual celebration of gaming. Free-$250, Sept. 22-24, various times, 1 I-X Drive, Cleveland, gamecleveland.com
Cleveland Guardians vs. Baltimore Orioles
Go cheer on the Guards this weekend as they take on the Orioles for a four-game series spanning the entire weekend. Show up on Friday for a free Kid Cudi bobblehead, Saturday for Sugardale Dollar Dog Night or Sunday for the Cleveland Clinic-sponsored Kids Run the Bases moment. Tickets starting at $15, Sept. 21-24, various times, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland, mlb.com
The Pickle Festival at Mall B
One of Cleveland’s favorite food events returns this weekend — the illustrious Pickle Festival. If you love every food you eat to be brined and aged for weeks on end, this is the event for you. Dozens of vendors, food trucks and live music round out the event into the perfect weekend out Downtown. $5-$30, Sept. 23, 12 p.m.-6 p.m., 300 St. Clair Ave. NE, Cleveland, clevelandpicklefest.com
Digable Planets at House of Blues
Take this opportunity to scratch another hip-hop staple off your bucket list when Digable Planets bops into Cleveland. Known for hit tracks like “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat),” these icons are sure to bring the heat to The Land this weekend for the group’s 30th anniversary tour. $35-$65, Sept. 21, 7 p.m., 308 Euclid Ave., houseofblues.com
Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival at Atlas Cinema Shaker Square
The GCUFF started 12 years ago with the goal of showcasing emerging filmmakers and artists who honor urban culture. The selection of minority films seeks to uplift viewers and dispel negative stereotypes — as well as educate and inform audiences. $60-$350, Sept. 14-22, various times, 13116 Shaker Square, Cleveland, gcuff.org
Greta Van Fleet at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Step into a time machine with Greta Van Fleet as the band transports you to a night of ’70s rock with a modern twist. The Kalamazoo-based band’s Starcatcher Tour welcomes a new album released at the end of July. $50+, Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m., 1 Center Court, Cleveland, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
IngenuityFest 2023
With the theme Biologies & Geologies, this multi-day, multi-venue event takes Cleveland by storm every year with fantastical art installations, performances from musicians like Uniity, Solon, Chayla Hope, Grumpy Plum and much more. Free-$200, Sept. 22-24, various times, 5401 Hamilton Ave., Cleveland, ingenuitycleveland.org
Keith Haring: Against All Odds at Akron Art Museum
The iconic artist known for his bold, chaotic lines and graffiti-esque style brings his works to Akron, showcasing pieces that touch on everything from racism and environmentalism to pop culture. Against All Odds specifically illuminates Haring’s peak, from the ‘80s to his death in 1990. Free-$12, through Sept. 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 1 S. High St., Akron, akronartmuseum.org
Literary Cleveland Inkubator at Cleveland Public Library
Writers won’t want to miss out on this event that conducts several days of author panels, workshops, book fairs and good, plain fun. The festival this year features speakers including Hanif Abdurraqib, Peter Ho Davies, keynote reader Elizabeth Acevedo and more. Free, Sept. 22-23, various times, 525 Superior Ave., Cleveland, inkubator.litcleveland.org
Parkway Drive at Jacobs Pavilion
Join Australia's Parkway Drive for a night of head-banging and vocal fry. The early 2000s band will make heads turn with their scream-filled lyrics to popular songs such as “Carrion” and “Wild Eyes.” Tickets starting at $20, Sept. 22, 6 p.m., 2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland, jacobspavilion.com
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler at Playhouse Square
Two of the biggest names in entertainment are crashing into Playhouse Square this weekend as a part of the Restless Leg Tour. Most Clevelanders are sure to know this dynamic duo from programs ranging from the iconic 30 Rock and Parks and Recreation to stints on Saturday Night Live. Fey and Poehler will be performing for three consecutive nights, so pick a date and go spend a night laughing this weekend. $79.50-$249.50, Sept. 21-23, various times, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
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