Best of Cleveland
The party of the year returns to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this Saturday. Hang out with this year's winners at Cleveland Magazine’s 13th annual Best of Cleveland party. This year BOC has a full line up of food, drinks and more. Live music includes performances from reader pick Marina Strah, editor pick Billy Likes Soda and DJ E-V. Editor picks such as Best Rueben Pizza and Best Graffiti Toys are serving bites, but the best part is seeing your reader picks celebrate their success. Enter promo code BOC18 at the link below to get 20% off tickets to the event. $75-$110. Oct 13 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 1100 E 9th St., Cleveland, 216-377-3700, clevelandmagazine.com/boc
Boo At The Zoo
An extra reason to don a costume and a family-friendly way to spend an autumn evening, this frightfully fun event is packed with tricks and treats everyone can enjoy. Spooktacular entertainment is the goal as the Boo at the Zoo tradition includes 4-D theatre movies, treat stations, a hay maze and the Monster Mash dance party. $10-$29.50. Oct. 12-14 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, 216-661-6500, clevelandmetroparks.com
Bourbon Legends Boxcar
A pop-up experience celebrating America's native spirit rolls into an undisclosed location in Cleveland this weekend. Celebrating four pioneering bourbon brands — Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, Knob Creek and Basil Hayden's — the event is a multi-sensory where imbibers are encouraged to explore the tastes, history and aesthetics of these brands in four distinct areas. Request access to this invitation-only event, one of only four in the country, by visiting the website. Legal drinkers only. Free, Oct 12-13 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., bourbonboxcar.com
Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra
You haven’t seen Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf performed like this before. In collaboration with the National Marionette Theatre, the Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra provides musicality that illustrate the composition and give the story life. Conducted by Victor Liva, the 82-year-old score tells the tale of boy and his motivated quest to catch a wolf. $10-$15. Oct 13 7:30 p.m., Cleveland State University Waetjen Auditorium, 2121 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-556-1800, clevephil.org
Sweat
Emphasis on Rust Belt struggles are highlighted in this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama. With a powerfully passionate glimpse at identity, deindustrialization and humanity, playwright Lynn Nottage focuses on the triumphs of the working class in Reading, Pennsylvania. Experience this reflection as the Outcalt Theatre stage becomes a meeting ground for a group of friends attempting to maintain their livelihood while facing layoffs, union locks-outs, and economic decline. $25-$85. Oct 13 7:30 p.m. & Oct 14 6:30 p.m., Outcalt Theatre, 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, clevelandplayhouse.com
Western Reserve Herb Society Herb Fair
We just love the multi-functioning facets of plants. This year’s 73rd annual herb fair celebrates the many uses of the hops herb. Also known as humulus lupulus L., the botanical beauty can be used in medicinal practices, as an ingredient in beer and much more. You don’t want to miss the herbal workshops, tastes samples, educational programs and tours of the Western Reserve Herb Society Herb Garden. Learn how to make your own herb garden, cook with hops or make a great potpourri. $8-$12. Oct. 13 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-721-1600, cbgarden.org