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The Spooky Pooch Parade returns. See: Saturday, Oct. 15.

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WED 10/05

American Mariachi

Set in the 1970s and performed with live music and plenty of humor, American Mariachi offers a “heartwarming story of family, memory, and the power of song,” as it’s put in a press release. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at the Allen Theatre, where performances continue through Sunday. Tickets start at $25. 1407 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

Little Shop of Horrors

The songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken are behind this sci-fi musical that features popular favorites such as “Suddenly, Seymour,” “Skid Row,” and “Somewhere That’s Green.” The Great Lakes Theater Festival presents the play tonight at 7:30 at the Hanna Theatre, where performances continue through Sunday. Tickets start at $20. 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

THU 10/06

Mark Viera

Comedian Mark Viera has seen some strange things while growing up in the Bronx, and he draws upon those experiences for his standup routines. His humor ranges from his family and the First Amendment to growing up watching old TV shows and impersonating people. He performs tonight at 7:30 at the Improv. 1148 Main Ave., 216-696-IMPROV, clevelandimprov.com.

FRI 10/07

Jurassic World

Jurassic World, a traveling show that comes to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse tonight for a four-day stand, features “captivating scenery,” including the velociraptor Blue and a Tyrannosaurus Rex that is more than 40 feet in length. The production features more than 24 film-accurate, life-sized dinosaurs, each custom-built with the latest technology to look as lifelike as possible. Performances take place at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. today and continue through Sunday. 1 Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.

Wenceslas Square

A minimalist cautionary tale based on the political suppression of late 1960s Czech theater artists previously involved in “theatre as revolution,” Wenceslas Square, a semi-autobiographical “memory” play, offers a cautionary tale. Performances take place tonight and tomorrow night at Kennedy’s Cabaret. Tickets cost $18. 1501 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

SAT 10/08

Made in Puerto Rico

Elizardi Castro has written and performed eight one man shows including Made in Puerto Rico, which reportedly ran off-Broadway for seven sold out weeks. He brings the show to the Mimi Ohio Theatre tonight at 8. Tickets cost $39.50. 1501 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

SUN 10/09

LoveMuffinPalooza

LoveMuffinPalooza 2022, a benefit concert for the Gathering Place, a local cancer support center with locations in Beachwood and Westlake, takes place at the Bop Stop. Doors are at 4:30 p.m., and the music starts at 5 p.m. Local acts GS Harper, Brian Alan Hager, Mallory San Marco, Flowers Love Being Kurt, Lack of Direction and Michelle Romary are slated to perform. 2920 Detroit Ave., 216-771-6551, themusicsettlement.org.

Through the Eyes of the Artist: Henri Matisse

Felicia Zavarella Stadelman presents the lecture “Through the Eyes of the Artist” today at 3 p.m. at the Fairmount Center for the Arts. The talk will center on how many consider Henri Matisse to be the greatest innovator of the 20th century. 8400 Fairmount Rd., Novelty, 440338-3171, fairmountcenter.org.

TUE 10/11

Les Miserables

Set against in 19th century France, Les Miserables has been one of Broadway’s biggest hits. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and 22 languages, the latest incarnation of the musical comes to the State Theatre tonight at 7:30. Performances continue through Oct. 29. 1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

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WED 10/12

Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Cavaliers gear up for the 20222023 season with this preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks. While both teams will likely rest their starters, this offers a good chance to see what some of the Cavs new players will bring to a team that should make the playoffs. The game begins at 7 p.m. at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.

THU 10/13

Beethoven’s Eroica

Tonight at 7:30 at Mandel Concert Hall, the Cleveland Orchestra takes on Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, a piece that reportedly helped to establish just what a musical genius the composer truly was. Performances continue at Mandel Concert Hall through Sunday. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.

FRI 10/14

Monsters vs. Syracuse Crunch

The Monsters begin their 20222023 season with this series against the Syracuse Crunch. The puck drops tonight and tmorrow night at 7 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.

SAT 10/15

12 Hours of Terror

After a two-year hiatus, this horror movie marathon returns to the Capitol Theatre. Ohio Pie Co. will be on hand for a free pizza party break, and Future Video will screen genre films in the lobby. It all starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 on the day of show. 1390 West 65th St., 216-651-7295, clevelandcinemas.com.

Spooky Pooch Parade

Now in its 15th year, the Spooky Pooch Parade attracts hundreds of dogs to Lakewood’s Madison Park. Scheduled to take place from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. today, the event includes a festival within Madison Park, a parade and an awards presentation. It’s reportedly the only event of its kind within the region. lakewoodalive.com.

SUN 10/16

The Peking Acrobats

Using “graceful athleticism, daring acrobatics and contortions that appear physically impossible,” the Peking Acrobats put on one helluva show. Currently on a 30th anniversary tour, the troupe features Chinese tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists and gymnasts as well as musicians that play traditional Chinese instruments. The group performs tonight at 6 at Connor Palace. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

MON 10/17

Blue Man Group

f you’ve never caught the Blue Man Group live — hard to believe, actually, what with the permanent outposts in seven cities throughout America, plus the perpetual tour — it’s certainly worth seeing. It’s not too far-fetched to call the silent blue gag-sters a populist cultural phenomenon. God knows — what with the food spitting, the paint splashing, and the toilet-paper flinging — no one would ever call them a sophisticated theatrical ensemble. The troupe performs at 7:30 tonight and tomorrow night at Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall. 198 Hill St., Akron, 330-972-7570, ejthomashall.com.

TUE 10/18

Interface and ED/HF

In conjunction with Contact, an exhibition conceived and organized by Renée Green for moCa Cleveland as part of FRONT International 2022, Green has curated a film series expanding on the exhibition’s exploration of the poetics of relation. The series takes place in Case Western Reserve University’s Strosacker Auditorium, and it includes a wide breadth of films by Green, her peers and filmmakers who have been influential to the artist’s practice. Harun Farocki’s Interface and Green’s ED/HF screen tonight at 7. Admission is free. 2180 Adelbert Rd., 216-368-CINE, films.cwru.edu.

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