5 Things To Do This Weekend in Cleveland: Nov. 1-3
Halloween continues with Mushroomhead and Cleveland Museum of Art, while Cleveland Pops Orchestra, Saturdays At Vintage Lorain and Maker Faire Cleveland embrace the changing season.
The seventh annual Maker Faire Cleveland at Great Lakes Science Center is going to be explosive. Feel the 2,200-degree heat during Larchmere Fire Works’ 2,200-degree hot glass demonstration, or dodge exploding mines in sumo wrestling video game Bombfest. But don’t worry, mom and dad, this hands-on celebration of innovation is free for engineers, artists, scientists, gamers and crafters of all. Free, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, greatscience.com
Mushroomhead at The Agora
Formed in 1993 in Cleveland’s Warehouse District, alternative and experimental heavy metal band Mushroomhead ends the spooky season with a Halloween show sure to freak you out. The shocking, multi-million-unit-selling eight pieces shocks and awes with its gory stage props, water drums and “X-Face” logo masks. The beloved Northeast Ohio band is sure to give you chills performing hits “Qwerty” and “Solitare Unraveling.” $29.99-59.50, Nov. 1, 6:00 p.m. The Agora, 5000 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, agoracleveland.com
Saturdays at Vintage Lorain
This sprawling, linear two-mile flea market showcases the best vintage shops, restaurants and more along Ohio City’s Lorain Avenue each Saturday. Shop for jewelry or furniture before stopping in for an eclectic bites from local restaurants. Shop guilt-free knowing your money stays right here in Cleveland’s local businesses. Free, Nov. 2, Noon-5 p.m., Lorain Avenue from W. 38th St.-W.80th St., Cleveland, dscdo.org
Cleveland Pops Orchestra’s Wizard of Oz
Polish your sparkly red shoes because your local non-profit orchestra is transporting you to a land that’ll make you say, “We’re not in Cleveland anymore.” Cleveland Pops Orchestra brings you the iconic sounds of Wizard of Oz, the story and soundscape that has been enchanting listeners for more than 100 years. The concert tells the magical tale through the original music. Click your shoes and wish for Friday. $25-75, Nov. 1, 8-10 p.m., Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, clevelandorchestra.com
Mix: Magic at Cleveland Museum of Art
Keep the magic of Halloween alive at Mix: Magic, where you can experience close-up magic and intuitive readings from Magic Mike (the magician, not Channing Tatum). Get lost visuals projected to the side of the museum and synced to music mixed by Cleveland Browns DJ Ryan Wolf. Specialty cocktails, gallery talks and live art-making can be found throughout this magical event. Free (members only)-$15, Nov. 1, 6-10 p.m., Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, clevelandart.org
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