Reservoir Fiction
The satirical subject matter of Quentin Tarantino films has inspired Cleveland contemporary artist Billy Nainiger as he summarizes the mixture of art and pop culture at E11even 2 gallery. Tarantino films, Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction are featured in Reservoir Fiction with Nainiger’s heist style of artwork capturing footage from film and transforming it into portraits using paints and pastels. Free. Sept. 21 5-9 p.m., 78th Street Studios, 1300 W. 78th St., Suite 111 & 112, Cleveland, 440-724-9261, e11even2.wordpress.com
Avon Lake Bicentennial Beer Festival
Our love of craft beers runs deep. Just take a look back at our beer issue from November 2017 — we’re obsessed with the more than 41 local breweries. That’s what makes Avon Lake Beer Festival a match made in heaven. Guests can sample craft beers from local breweries such as Brew Kettle, Saucy Brew Works, Working Class Brewery and more while enjoying live music and food truck fare. $35. Sept. 22 noon-6 p.m., Miller Road Park, 33760 Lake Road, Avon Lake, 440-933-6141, avonlake200.org
The Woman in Black
This spine-tingling production is one that will surely have you on the edge of your seat as you come face to face with supernatural activity. Susan Hill’s novel, The Woman in Black, is brought to life at the Cleveland Play House as Arthur Hipps, a recently widowed solicitor travels to Eel Marsh House in central England and discovers the spiteful ghost of a scorned woman terrorizing the locals. The ghost of Alice Drablow has a bone-chilling wrath with suspense throughout the show. $25-$95. Sept. 21-23 Sat & Sun 2:30pm, Fri-Sun 7:30 p.m., Allen Theatre, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, clevelandplayhouse.com
Transcendence
In its last weekend at the Cleveland Gallery, Transcendence displays silkscreens by Julian Stanczak and stone carvings by Barbara Stanczak. The exhibition also celebrates the 90th birthday of Poland-born artist Julian and the legacy of his contributions to art stemming from the 1950s. Recognizing Front International's repainting of Julian Stanczak’s mural downtown, this event pays tribute to a legendary artist whose work inspired the city. Sept. 21 & 22 5:30 p.m., Cleveland Gallery, 1370 W. Ninth St., Cleveland, 216-471-8882, harrisstantongallery.com
Light House Readings
Join the Cleveland State University Poetry Center for the Lighthouse Reading Series’ first event of the 2018-2019 year. Enjoy readings from awarding winning poet Nicholas Gulig as he recites from his new book, Orient. Also, Idaho-native Brian Blanchfield reads from his essay collection, Proxies, expressing concerns of sexuality, poetics, American labor and more. Sept. 21 7-8 p.m., The Galleries at Cleveland State University, 1307 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216- 687-3986, csupoetrycenter.com
