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A successful photographer who has shot campaigns for Killer Mike, Offset, D.R.A.M and Nike, indie singer-songwriter Fay Webster sometimes models too. In 2020, Barack Obama included her single “Better Distractions,” on his playlist of favorite songs, and she also released the single “In A Good Way.” Both songs appear on her latest effort, I Know I’m Funny haha. Webster, who plays tonight at 7 at Mahall’s, incorporates her yoyo skills into her live show. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com.

GCUFF’s Opening Night will include an evening with producer/actor Michael Jai White with a reception at 6 tonight at Breen Center. A a conversation with Greater Cleveland Association of Black Journalists President Kevin Heard will follow at 7:15 p.m. White will share his expansive career including his martial arts journey and the various roles from playing Mike Tyson in an HBO biopic to Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married and its sequel that paved the way for OWN’s For Better Or Worse with co-host Tasha Smith. During Opening Night, White’s wife Gillian will make a guest appearance to discuss her film, Take Back. Consult the GCUFF website for more info. 2008 W. 30th St., gcuff.org.

David Brichford, courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art

ticket prices. 1 Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.

Festival is free to visitors wishing to just check out the artists’ work and listen to live music by the reggae act Outlaws I & I. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org.

Billed as “the most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today,” Monster Jam returns to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse today for a full capacity event that will feature giant trucks vying to outdoor each other on a special dirt track that allows them to literally jump into the air. The lineup will feature drivers Elvis Lianez and Krysten Anderson in Grave Digger, a truck that holds the Guinness title for the highest ramp jump in a monster truck. Tonight’s event starts at 7. Consult the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse site for the rest of the weekend’s schedule and for

The Cleveland Museum of Art will host the 2021 Chalk Festival inperson from noon to 5 p.m. today, rain or shine. The festival features sidewalk paintings by professional chalk artists and local community groups, families and individuals. This year, the community is invited to take part in a featured chalk drawing by artist Bruno Casiano. Participants will have an opportunity to showcase their own art on the museum’s south plaza and throughout the pathways that wind through the Fine Arts Garden and down to Wade Lagoon. Squares and boxes of chalk are available for $10 with on-site, day-of registration (supplies are limited). The Chalk

Maker Town and Saucy Brew Works have teamed up to present free outdoor markets every Sunday at Saucy’s Vibe Garden. The weekly event will feature handmade jewelry, home decor, wall art, fashion, pet products, wellness items, furniture and paper goods. Located at W. 28th St. and Church Ave., Saucy’s Vibe Garden features picnic tables and an outdoor bar. Food can be ordered from the brewery via an app. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s free. 2807 Church Avenue, 216-666-2568, makertownusa.com/market/.

Tonight’s Music Industry Conversations event at the Rock Hall will focus on the upcoming Induction Week and opportunities for local musicians. After a short presentation about how locals can participate in the festivities, there will be a Q&A session. It all starts at 6 p.m. Admission is free, but reservations are requested. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., 216-5158444, rockhall.com.

Named in honor of Kent State University’s unofficial mascot, Black Squirrel Winds, a quintet of faculty members from Kent State University, formed almost ten years ago as a resident faculty ensemble of Kent State University’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music. The group is dedicated to “performing exceptional wind music, promoting wind chamber music and educating young people.” It performs a free show tonight at 8 at Cain Park. Sept. 14. 14591 Superior Rd., Heights, 216371-3000, cainpark.com.

Local rapper/promoter Dirty Jones and Scene’s own Manny Wallace host Shit Show Karaoke, a weekly event at the B-Side Liquor Lounge wherein patrons choose from “an unlimited selection of jams from hip-hop to hard rock,” and are encouraged to “be as bad as you want.” Fueled by drink and shot specials, it all goes down tonight at 10 p.m. 2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-932-1966, bsideliquorlounge.com.

Comedian Lewis Black regularly touches on current events, social media, politics and anything else that “exposes the hypocrisy and madness in the world,” as he puts it. Given everything that’s going on in the world these days, Black’s

analysis of the “hypocrisy and madness in the world” seems all the more relevant. He performs tonight at 7 at Hilarities, where he has shows scheduled through Sunday. Check the Hilarities website for ticket prices. Sept. 16. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.

A two-day event that takes place today and tomorrow, the Crocker Park Wine Festival will be set up throughout the streets of Crocker Park and feature more than 150 local, national, and international wine producers. There will also be beer, spirits, local vendors, food vendors, casual seating and live music. The event will be located starting at Center Circle between Anthropologie and Altar’d State on Main Street to Gap and Banana Republic, where attendees can stroll and visit different wine vendors to ask questions, sample wine and learn more about various vineyards and producers. Additionally, beer and spirit tents will be available as well as live music and food offerings from several Crocker Park restaurants including Burntwood Tavern & Leo’s Italian Social., The event takes place from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 2 to 10 p.m. tomorrow. Check the website for ticket prices. 189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, crockerparkwinefestival.com.

The Pekar Park Comic Book Fest is back for 2021, and the event will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. today throughout the Coventry Village business district with a special free screening of Big Hero 6 at 8 p.m. in the PEACE Park. There will be free face painting, Cosplay/ character costumes, zine-making/ illustration crafts with Lake Erie Ink, free takeaway crafts from Heights Libraries, as sidewalk chalk art competition in Pekar Park, kids carnival games, a bounce house in the PEACE Park, a maker’s market and a fall festival by Made Cleveland, a group of local creators. At 2 p.m., Mac’s Backs will present a special event for the more serious comics fans, Comix Today: A Panel Discussion with Artists, Writers and Editors will focus on the current state of the comics industry and make recommendations on what comic fans should be reading. The event will take place outdoors in front of the Cleveland Heights library. heightslibrary.org.

It’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day, and the Greater Cleveland Aquarium encourages guests to come in costume to celebrate the event. In addition, there will be a themed trivia hunt, coloring sheets, temporary tattoos, craft instructions and a short guide to pirate speak. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (the last ticket is sold at 4 p.m.) during the aquarium’s regular Sunday hours. Due to limited capacity and time entry for social distancing, advance tickets are recommended for non-passholders. 2000 Sycamore Street, 216-862-8803, greaterclevelandaquarium.com.

As the baseball season winds down, the Kansas City Royals return to town to take on the Cleveland Indians today at 5:10 p.m. The early start time allows the teams to play a double header to make up for a game that was cancelled earlier this season. The two teams will face off again tomorrow and Wednesday night at 6:10. Tickets start at $15. It’s one of the last chances to catch the Tribe before the name change kicks in. 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, clevelandindians.com.

Tonight from 6 to 9, the Winchester hosts its weekly Open Turntable Tuesday. Jason Gokorsch will book guest DJs and offer slots to people who want to bring their own vinyl and spin their favorite songs or deep tracks. First time DJs are encouraged, and equipment is provided. Patrons can also bring records for the night’s DJ to add to their set. Sign up on Northeast Ohio Vinyl Club’s Facebook page. (Niesel) 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-600-5338, facebook.com/ TheWinchesterMusicTavern.

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