Pandemonium
An event filled with amusement sure to satisfy all five senses, Pandemonium provides entertainment in theatre, dance, performing and visual arts from groups such as Verb Ballets, Inlet Dance Theatre and more. Wandering, scheduled and ongoing performances with different acts are at every corner of the Cleveland Public Theatre. This fundraiser creates a labyrinth of extravagant talent with proceeds going to theatre artistic work and education programs. $165. Sept 8. 7 p.m. - 12 a.m., Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-631-2727, cptonline.org
NeoCycle
Grab your helmet and head to Edgewater Park for the three-day NeoCycle festival. Enjoy hanging out shore-side, bike racing, food, music and more. Experience the thrills and show off your skills at the Edge of the World Cyclocross, Bike Cleveland Fundo, XC Mountain Race and Velodrome. Decorate your bikes in neon lighting for the Night Ride bike trail as you pedal through the aesthetic downtown. Free entry, rides and registration $10-$75. Sept. 7-9, Edgewater Park, 6500 Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, 216-363-1105, neocycle.org
Cleveland Pinball and Arcade Show
We didn't leave pinball in the 90s; it is still near dear to us. Learn about the art and history of pinball and choose from over 30 classic games to play at this three-day celebration. The show also features The International Flipper Pinball Association tournament where beginning and advanced level gamers engage in some friendly competition. $20-$65. Sept. 6-9, Holiday Inn, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence, 216-524-8050, clevelandpinballshow.com
Graphic: The Counter Culture of Cartoons, Comics and Graphic Novels
The creativity of contemporary art is celebrated as the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve showcase the diversity of artists. In its last weekend, the exhibition will include a variety of Northeast Ohio’s local artistry dating back to the 1930s. The show will feature artistry from Robert Crumb, James Giar and Jake Kelly to name a few. Free. Sept. 7 & 8 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, 1834 E. 123rd St., Cleveland, 216-721-9020, artistsarchives.org
BrickUniverse
Greyson Beights, the 18-year-old founder of BrickUniverse, has built an entire corporation celebrating the ingenuity of building with Lego. Meet with professional artists and view life size sculptures made entirely out of the toy bricks. You can see everything from layouts of cities to replicas of the Nasa Space Complex and the Golden Gate Bridge. $15. Sept. 8 & 9 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cleveland Convention Center, 300 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland, brickuniverse.com