Events in Ashtabula today

An afternoon of fun gaming featuring opportunities to try new titles, return to beloved classics, and enjoy a variety of play.

The Cambridge Room at House of Blues Cleveland hosts an all ages show with general admission standing room only. Doors open before the performance and the music follows. Accessible tickets are available by using the filter on the purchase page and selecting the Show Accessible Tickets option. The lineup is subject to change without notice.

Put your know-how to the test at a top-rated Cleveland trivia night held nearly every Monday at the Happy Dog, featuring a rotating lineup of hosts. This is a free event.

SAO brings big band swing to Brothers Lounge in Cleveland, featuring the band’s resident vocalist, Russell Mascia. Lively arrangements and smooth vocals set the tone for an upbeat night of music and fun.

Illuminated by candles and a starry glow, this experience brings the Court together to welcome the next chapter. Look forward to music, conversation, and a touch of playful mischief, all building to a dramatic countdown as the release is honored with a regal touch. Each ticket includes a copy of the next ACOTAR book once it is released.

Celebrate the sixth installment of the ACOTAR series with a release gathering steeped in Prythian lore. Enjoy themed refreshments and small bites, try a Cauldron-inspired fate reveal, and discover which Court and fated mate call to you. Meet with the Inner City Intuitive for a destiny reading, then craft a personalized bookmark for A Court of Splintered Harmony at the Mark-It DIY Bookmark Bar. Settle into a cozy House of Wind setting to begin reading on site, or winnow home to dive in. References to Koschei the Deathless and other familiar touchstones set the tone for a spirited sendoff into the newest chapter.

At Stella Walsh Recreation Center in Cleveland, a City Fresh Stop offers a pop-up market where produce is preordered and picked up on site. Shares are available in single or family sizes at affordable prices. Volunteers help keep the location operating smoothly.

Starting point is Bexley Park near the pump track for a friendly group ride of about 8 to 10 miles at an easygoing pace. Volunteer ride leaders and support help keep the group safe and can assist with quick tune-ups before the ride begins. The route follows a no-drop approach so no one is left behind, and it is a relaxed way to meet new riding buddies. Helmets are strongly encouraged.

Celebrate Halloween with a family-friendly trunk-to-trunk candy walk featuring a maze-like path of decorated car trunks that range from spooky to silly. Costumes are encouraged for all ages, and there will be plenty of treats for children. The focus is on fun, with no tricks, a welcoming atmosphere, and a lighthearted dose of seasonal chills.

Discover practical ways to strengthen your intuition in an interactive four class course offered in a hybrid format. Sessions focus on practicing how to tune into your own higher wisdom and connect with the guidance or information you seek using specific tools. The course presents an energy based perspective and uses a radio style analogy to explain how to receive messages, find missing pieces of insight, and consider the likely outcomes of choices. It is designed for beginners and for those with some experience who want to deepen their skills. Attend in person at CLE Urban Winery or join online through Zoom, and you can choose to mix in person and virtual attendance across sessions. Registration includes all four sessions and a workbook. After purchase, participants receive access to register on Zoom to obtain a link for online attendance. Once registered, an email is sent with a syllabus that lists suggested materials to bring. Homework is provided and encouraged, though it is not required. Attendees are welcome to bring a friend.

Nick Swardson appears live at Pickwick & Frolic/Hilarities 4th Street Theatre in Cleveland. A comedian, actor, writer and producer, he has built a wide-ranging career across film, television and stand-up. His film work includes Grown Ups 2, The Wrong Missy, The Do Over, The Ridiculous 6, Sandy Wexler, Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star, 30 Minutes or Less, Grandma’s Boy, Benchwarmers, Malibu’s Most Wanted, Happy Gilmore 2, the animated feature Leo, and the Buddy Games films. On television he created and starred in Nick Swardson’s Pretend Time, voiced Troy in CHOZEN, played Terry in Reno 911!, and co-created and starred in the Comedy Central web series Typical Rick. His stand-up resume features tours with Adam Sandler and David Spade, the specials Make Joke From Face, Taste It, and Seriously, Who Farted, an early Comedy Central Presents set, the Platinum-certified album Party, and his latest YouTube special, Toilet Head.

Beachland Ballroom hosts a live bill featuring In Her Own Words alongside Every Avenue, with Fluorescents rounding out the lineup.

Judd’s City Tavern hosts a karaoke night led by DJ Z of Shell Yeah Events. Guests can take the mic for their favorite songs or cheer from the sidelines. Expect a lively crowd, plenty of sing along moments, and drinks to keep the celebration going.

During Sushi Wednesdays at Fairfax Market, the Hissho Sushi counter features select sushi rolls priced at $4.99 and $5.99.

This family storytime in Cleveland features stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Presented by M.O.N.S.T.A.R.S., this networking event brings together creatives and entrepreneurs for conversation, content creation, and meaningful connections. Artists, videographers, producers, models, actors, and entrepreneurs can connect with peers, share ideas, and explore opportunities. It is designed to help participants build their network, create content, and have fun along the way.

Experience a chef-guided omakase at the sushi bar, a 12-course tasting offered only on Wednesday nights. The menu changes monthly, drawing from the hotline and complemented by selections from the sushi chefs. Each course is hand selected and prepared that evening. Accommodations for dietary restrictions are available.

Eric Seddon leads the [FUSION] Trio on Akai EWI and saxophone with Christopher Vandall on drums and percussion and Henry Peyrebrune on bass. Centered on Seddon’s own compositions, the trio brings conservatory-honed backgrounds and experience across jazz, rock, classical, roots, and more. Drawing inspiration from innovators like Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, and Ornette Coleman, as well as composers such as Igor Stravinsky and Ralph Vaughan Williams, they aim to shape contemporary jazz that connects with today’s listeners, wide in scope yet welcoming. Expect tight grooves, vivid interplay, and space for discovery.

Fairfax Market celebrates seniors with a dedicated day of savings and support. Shoppers 55 and older receive 10% off groceries and café purchases for in store transactions, with exclusions that may apply. The Fairfax Market Café offers complimentary drip coffee to enjoy while shopping. Staff are available to help with mPerks enrollment, Meijer’s rewards program, and to assist with scanning and packing at checkout.

Sages, a fellowship group at St. Paul’s, hosts Tom Morris, a St. Paul’s member and former chief executive of The Cleveland Orchestra and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He will share highlights from his life in music, including his work with the Ojai Festival in California as artistic director and percussionist. His book, Always the Music (Rubato Books, 2024), is available to order online. A luncheon will follow the talk, and guests may bring a salad or side dish if they wish.

A reflective conversation focused on cultivating healthier relationships across romantic, platonic, professional, and community settings. The dialogue explores how to be more present for others while honoring personal limits, and how clear boundaries can guide people in showing up for us in return. It offers a welcoming space to consider everyday choices and communication that help connections grow stronger.

Set inside the Crafty Canary Creativity Corner at Little Birdie Wine Nest, this hands-on workshop pairs creating and sipping as a local artist guides participants step by step to make a set of three spooky season and fall themed bookmarks. Premium materials and tools are provided, helpful tips are shared throughout, and no prior experience is needed. The session is designed to welcome all ages and artistic abilities. Tickets are $45 per person and include a creative crafting experience, three custom bookmark molds in varying sizes, an assortment of fall florals and spooky accents, all necessary tools and embellishments, and one complimentary beverage. Drink choices include red sangria, white sangria, an orange juice mimosa, orange juice, or a fruit juice blend. A full menu of coffee, flights, drinks, snacks, and shareables will be available for purchase. Guests may arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to place orders and get comfortable, or pre-order online to skip the line. Seating requests to sit near friends can be noted at purchase, and capacity is limited to 24 participants. Crafty Canary Rewards Cards are valid at these sip-and-create workshops, with stamps available to collect; cards will be provided at the start of class for anyone who needs one. Assistance with registration or using a Little Birdie Wine Nest gift card is available by phone at 216-785-9922, as gift cards are not compatible with online purchases at this time. Please review the FAQs before purchasing, as all sales are final.

A play by Patricia Suárez, directed by Eddy Díaz Souza, places three women in a peculiar reading room that serves as an intellectual purgatory. Orietta, a strict school principal, and Ulrike, an actress determined to be acknowledged, fulfill their punishments under the watch of Dr. Recayente, an ophthalmologist who examines their eyes and assigns books as part of their sentence. The routine fractures with the arrival of Marina, whose suicide pact with her lover did not unfold as intended, and their confessions expose the choices that brought them to this shared hell. Loosely inspired by Jean-Paul Sartre’s No Exit, the piece reshapes the existential premise with biting irony and absurd turns, revealing how guilt, identity, and unfinished business tangle their fates. Talk of open doors to reincarnation suggests a possible return to Earth, prompting questions about escape, responsibility, and whether leaving is truly better than staying. What begins as confinement turns into a darkly comic exploration of punishment and the hope of a second chance.

Season 21 of Belles & Chimes Cleveland brings a women-centered pinball league to Superelectric Pinball Parlor in Cleveland. The league welcomes cis, trans, and nonbinary players who are comfortable in a women-focused setting, offering competitive play in a supportive environment. A one-time $20 league fee collected at registration helps fund trophies and prizes. The season runs for six weeks, with participants grouped in fours or in threes when needed. Each league night features four games, and players take turns choosing a machine and playing first on their selection. Scoring follows 5-3-2-1 or 5-3-1. Only the best five of the six weeks count toward the standings, so one week can be dropped. Anyone who completes at least four weeks qualifies for finals, which include multiple divisions with trophies and prizes. The seventh week hosts group elimination finals with three games per round using the same scoring, the top two from each group advance, and a final four plays one last round to determine placements.

GS Harper, Kristine Jackson, and Rick Z chart how influences become original songs, linking the artists they listened to while honing their craft with the music they create. Themes of hardship, love, dreams, and more surface as they share the roots of their sound. The event takes place at The Treelawn in Cleveland, OH.

Pick up a bouquet of six roses for $6 at Fairfax Market, offered in assorted colors while supplies last.

Open to all ages, The Haunted Library turns Cleveland's Main Library into an indoor trick-or-treat adventure. Explore each floor to discover an activity and pick up a treat at every stop. Between floors, relax with a run of classic monster movies. It offers a safe setting to enjoy treats while experiencing the library from top to bottom.

Play Magic: The Gathering on the last Friday of each month. Beginners are welcome, with staff available to teach the basics and help you get started, and first-time participants can receive free packs of cards.

Celebrate spooky season at a free, family-friendly evening featuring vendors, goodies, dancing, and Halloween-themed art projects, plus trunk-or-treating in the parking lot. Cat rescue Max's Black Cat Coven, Mambas with coffee and dirty sodas, and Crooked Tacos are slated to take part. Those interested in handing out treats from decorated vehicles can sign up by calling (440) 964-3396 or visiting the front desk. Space is limited to the first 28 cars. Vehicles are encouraged to be dressed up, and the top car costume will receive a pumpkin filled with goodies. Treats may be edible or non-edible, but any food must be sealed and pre-packaged. Homemade items are not accepted for trick-or-treaters.

Celebrate Halloween with a family friendly trick or treat experience inside the market. Costumes suitable for all ages are encouraged. Visit stations where Cleveland and Ohio vendors hand out candy and share samples of their products. A custom treat tote activity by Wave Space Studio is part of the fun, along with trick or treat bags, sweet goodies, and hands on activities, including making your own Jack-o'-lantern. Candy and samples may contain tree nuts, peanuts, milk, soy, and wheat allergens. Admission is free, and guests are asked to mark themselves as going if they plan to attend.

Sound and Vision brings a high-energy show to Darkroom Brewing Co., reimagining songs that span eight decades with a foot-stomping style. This trio of Harbor Rats, Tyler, Mike, and Oz, puts a fresh twist on familiar tunes and keeps the energy up throughout the performance.

Hit List Duo will be at Spring Hill Winery in Madison, Ohio. The winery is known for a fun, welcoming atmosphere that sets the scene for an enjoyable visit.

The cellar at CLE Urban Winery in Cleveland Heights becomes a candlelit setting for a Halloween evening centered on spirit connection. Michelle of Come Home to Your Heart guides a small seance designed to open communication with the other side, with the possibility of messages that carry love, guidance, and a touch of mystery. Costumes are welcome but not required, and a contest will recognize the most creative looks with prizes. All attendees are entered into a bonus drawing for a complimentary 30 minute personal reading and a tarot deck. Seating is limited to maintain an intimate, powerful atmosphere.

New Long Road presents California Dreamin', a program centered on 1966 folk rock, offering personal interpretations of landmark songs from the genre’s early years. The set blends original material with seldom heard selections and refreshed takes on familiar tunes, with vocalist and guitarist David Budin weaving in humor, music history, and behind the scenes stories about the songwriters and recording artists. This Cleveland group features five veteran musicians: David Budin on vocals and guitar, Celia Hollander Lewis on vocals, Celtic harp, 12-string guitar, autoharp, and banjo, Robin Stratton on vocals and ukulele, Jeffrey Singler on cello, and Sara Lambert on flute. Members have shared stages with or opened for artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Graham Nash, Peter Yarrow, Jeff Beck, Jefferson Starship, Poco, the Flying Burrito Brothers, and Jimi Hendrix. Jeffrey and Sara also perform with or have performed with ensembles including the Youngstown Symphony, Warren Philharmonic, Ashland Symphony, Columbus Symphony, Erie Philharmonic, Akron Symphony, West Virginia Symphony, Cleveland Chamber Collective, Lake Effect Piano Trio, Obsidian String Quartet, Prism Jazz Ensemble, and the Erie Waters flute ensemble.

A program that bridges eras places Haydn and Mahler side by side. Haydn’s Symphony No. 80 offers Classical refinement, laying the groundwork for future innovations. Guest conductor Peter Popelka then leads Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, a sweeping arc that moves from somber marches and ringing horn calls to tender declarations of love, culminating in a high-spirited, all-out finale.

Celebrate Halloween on the dance floor in the Concert Hall in Cleveland with The Sunrise Jones. For more than a decade, the group has energized audiences throughout Ohio with lively takes on rock and pop favorites, and this show features hits from artists like Queen, Prince, Stones, Tom Petty, The Cure, A-ha, MJ, Abba, Bruno Mars, and The Weekend. Expect plenty of 70s and 80s vibes along with a festive costume contest. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the show.

This night-before-Halloween party with TARP at The Cove Niteclub blends spooky frights with an 80s rock spectacular. The atmosphere brings together Halloween chills and 80s rock music for a spirited night out.

Haunted Head-To-Head is a competitive tournament in Cleveland, OH with a 64 player cap, including four spots reserved for tournament staff. Day one features Swiss group matchplay qualifying with rounds alternating between older and newer era games, and there is no scheduled meal break during qualifying. Day two moves to head-to-head, single elimination, best-of-five playoffs. In each match both players select one new and one old game, the higher seed may choose a deciding fifth game if needed, and no repeat picks are allowed in back-to-back rounds. The field splits into an A division for the top half of qualifiers and a B division for competitors ranked outside the IFPA top 250, with IFPA top 250 players ineligible for B. The first evening is left open for casual play or Halloween plans, and a Halloween Bash is also planned later. Entry is $20, with $1 going to IFPA fees and $19 to the prize pool, plus Eventbrite fees and coin drop.

Enjoy a drop-in family story time in the Children's Area with stories to read together, songs to sing, and interactive play. Held every Saturday, it offers a simple way for children and caregivers to share stories and have fun.

JBa brings a solo acoustic performance to Old Firehouse Winery, blending original songs with a mix of covers that range from older to newer selections. Geneva audiences are known for showing up in costume, adding a playful, festive vibe to the experience. The event also shares appreciation for the support of local businesses, industry workers, and live music.

AEG Presents hosts a Halloween concert headlined by Mushroomhead with a lineup that also includes Fear Factory, Nine Treasures, Bittersweet Revenge, and Unhealthy While Unhinged. This performance is open to all ages.

Dave Nared returns to Darkroom Brewing Co. with his musical revue for another live show.

This program links two symphonic trailblazers, pairing Haydn with Mahler for a journey across musical eras. Haydn, often called the father of the symphony, offers Symphony No. 80, a polished Classical jewel that points toward the innovations to come. Guest conductor Peter Popelka then leads Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, a sweeping voyage that moves through solemn funeral marches, striking horn calls, and tender love music, building to a finale that goes all out.

Riff’s in Cleveland hosts a free Halloween celebration with live rock and roll from Dick Golden & The Rock n’ Roll Experience, The Jo Schmos, and Cherry Yachtsman. The lineup also features sets from local songwriters Lawrence Oz, Meladite, and Sparks McFly for a full evening of music. Admission is free.

Bob Frank & His Delta Blues Cats perform at The Treelawn in Cleveland. Bob Frank and Ed Pauli share a long history of friendship and collaboration, and although this band is a newer venture, its members bring years of playing together. The group has also headlined the Canton Blues Festival.