CALENDAR SEPTEMBER

Central Festivals

SEPT 7–9

Marion Popcorn Festival

Take a bite out of the largest popcorn festival in the world. This poppin’ event boasts live entertainment, carnival rides, a popcorn parade, a 5K run and walk, a beer and wine garden, craft vendors and, of course, loads of buttery popcorn. Downtown Marion, Center Street, Marion, 740/387-3378. popcornfestival.com. Visit website for times and prices.

SEPT 22–23

2023 Sims Fall Festival

This fall festival returns for its 14th year with arts, crafts, antiques, mums, pumpkins, a display of antique farm equipment and the special Civil War encampment. Enjoy fireworks on Friday night and special kids games and activities on Saturday. 11300 Chillicothe-Lancaster Rd., Amanda, 740/969-2225. simsfallfestival.com.

Fri. 2–8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free.

SEPT 23

Chalk the Block

SEPT 30

Lawrence Orchards Applefest

Head to this fruit-focused festival for an afternoon of hayrides, music, pony rides and more. Lawrence Orchards, 2634 Smeltzer Rd., Marion, 740/389-3019. lawrenceorchards.com.

10 a.m.–5 p.m. Visit website for prices.

Museums + Exhibits

SEPT 8–FEB 4

Sarah Rosalena: In All Directions

View hybrid artworks that fuse traditional and Indigenous craft techniques with emerging technologies utilizing ceramic, textile and beadwork. This exhibit examines the geopolitical effects of climate change through anti-colonial and feminist perspectives. Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614/221-6801. columbusmuseum.org. Visit website for times. Adults $18; seniors, students and children $9; children under 3, members and veterans free.

SEPT 19–DEC 15

Chapa Sari: The Story of Cotton

View this solo exhibition of fiber art by Minneapolis-based Anita Gopalaswamy. The artist works with textiles that feed the senses and the soul, engaging artistic partners around the globe who are honored and rewarded for their contribution to her practice. Dublin Arts Council, 7125 Riverside Dr., Dublin, 614/889-7444. dublinarts. org. Tues.–Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free.

SEPT 30–DEC 31

It’s an Honor to Be Here

Join local artists as they gather in Easton’s Town Square to design and draw large-scale artwork made entirely using chalk. Watch as they decorate the pavement with elaborate, vibrant designs at Ohio’s premier chalk-drawing event. 160 Easton Town Center, 614/337-2200. eastontowncenter.com. Noon-6 p.m. Free.

SEPT 23–24

Columbus Coffee Festival

Perk up at this event celebrating all thing caffeine with samples from roasters and shops hailing from the Buckeye State and beyond. Ticket holders can choose between two and one-day sessions for different levels of admission. Roasters include One Line Coffee, Fruits and Roots and Viet Espresso and Tea. Ohio Village, 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, columbuscoffeefest.com. Visit website for times. $20–$75.

State Regions

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Led Zeppelin, Cheap Trick and more. Visitors can also enjoy food truck and dessert offerings. Scioto Park, 7377 Riverside Dr., Dublin, 614/889-7444. dublinarts.org/sundaysatscioto 5:30–7 p.m. Free.

SEPT 22 & 24

Columbus Symphony Orchestra: The Planets

Communicated through a variety of mediums, the works in this exhibit reflect the relationships between these Ohio-based artists and the natural world, inspiring a curiosity and respect for the natural diversity that surrounds us. Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, 145 E. Main St., Lancaster, 740/681-1423. decartsohio.org. Wed.–Fri. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 1–4 p.m. Free.

Music + Theater

SEPT 10

DAC Sundays at Scioto Concert: Popgun Enjoy this family-friendly series of four performances featuring some of central Ohio’s finest musicians as they play pop and rock from the late ’60s through the ’80s, including Queen,

This season’s Masterworks series opener takes listeners on a musical journey across the solar system with a performance of Gustav Holst’s celestial masterpiece accompanied by stunning visuals and voices from the Columbus Symphony Chorus. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Columbus, 614/469-0939. columbussymphony. com. Fri. 7:30, Sun. 2 p.m. $30.50–$88.50.

SEPT 29–OCT 1

Carmen

Revel in the irresistible Spanish tunes, sultry story and dark undercurrent of this show about the ultimate femme fatale. Hear the flirty Habanera and famous Toreador songs amidst a spectacle featuring flamenco. The performance digs into what Georges Bizet’s 1875 classic might mean for audiences today. Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., Columbus, 614/461-8101. operacolumbus.org. Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Visit website for prices.

Other Events

THRU NOV 19

Franklin: The Peoples Park

View the works of local photographer Steve Harrison, who documented activity in Franklin Park over the last 50 years from everyday occurrences to historical moments. Preserved as black-and-white images, the scenes offer viewers an opportunity to reminisce and reflect.

Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614/715-8000. fpconservatory.org. Visit website for times and prices.

SEPT 2–3

2023 Greater Columbus Dahlia Society

Dahlia Show

Top dahlia growers in the Midwest compete for recognition and cash prizes in dozens of categories. Union County YMCA, 1150 Charles Ln., Marysville, 614/891-5599. columbusdahlias. com. Sat. 1–5 p.m., Sun. 1–4 p.m. Free.

SEPT 30

Ohio Archaeology Day 2023

Dig into history as you learn from archaeologists across Ohio. Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, 614/297-2300. ohiohistory.org. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Adults $16, seniors and college students with ID $14, children four–12 $10, children three and under free.

Northeast

Festivals

SEPT 8–9

Berlin Harvest Festival & Rib Cook-Off

Make your way to Berlin’s largest event full of fall mums, children’s activities and a joyful parade. Main Street Berlin, Berlin, visitamishcountry. com. Visit website for times and prices.

SEPT 15–16

Log Cabin Days

SEPT 23 GrillFest

Usher in the fall season with Log Cabin Days at Hochstetler Log Homes. Bring the whole family together to join the fun activities and demonstrations including 19th-century cabin trades, cabin building and log home tours. Hochstetler Log Homes, 552 St. Rte. 95, Loudonville, 800/3681015. hochstetlerloghomes.com. Fri. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.–5 p.m. $5.

SEPT 16

Art in the Burg

From amateurs to experts, grillers of all kinds are invited to Hartville Hardware’s GrillFest and BBQ Competition. Watch backyard grillers compete for the title of Grill Master, enjoy saucy samples and improve your skills with recipes and tips on how to master your own grill. Hartville Hardware, 1315 Edison St. NW, Hartville, 330/877-3631. hartvillehardware.com. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free.

SEPT 28–30

Ohio Swiss Festival

Since the fall of 1953, Sugarcreek has annually transformed into a lively Swiss village celebrating Switzerland’s rich cultural heritage. Attend this storied event including races, contests, parades, food vendors, live entertainment and wine and cheese sampling. Main Street, Sugarcreek, 330/852-4113. ohioswissfestival.com. Visit website for times and prices.

SEPT 29–OCT 1

Norton Cider Festival

Enjoy a crisp fall weekend at this family-friendly event ripe with festival food, musical entertainment and craft vendors. This cider-centric event will also include a parade, train rides, fireworks and an apple decorating contest. Columbia Woods Park, 4060 Columbia Woods Dr., Norton, nortonciderfestival.com. Fri. 5–9 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. noon–6 p.m. Visit website for prices.

Museums + Exhibits

ONGOING

Cleveland Starts Here

Discover how a small wilderness town on the shore of Lake Erie became an industrial giant, the home of immigrants, a world-class center for arts, culture and education and a worldrenowned innovator in medicine and health care. Cleveland History Center, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216/721-5722. wrhs.org. Visit website for times and prices.

THRU SEPT 10

A Splendid Land: Paintings from Royal Udaipur

Visit Historic Downtown Millersburg for its second celebration of Art in the Burg. The event features art from the Ohio Plein Air Society as well as from local and regional artists of all styles. Food trucks and live music are also part of the fun. Historic Downtown Millersburg, 330/6742412. historicdowntownmillersburg.com. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free.

Marvel at immersive works conveying the mood of Udaipur’s palaces, lakes and mountains. With dazzling paintings on paper and cloth, “A Splendid Land” reveals how artists visualized emotions, depicted places, celebrated water resources and fostered personal bonds over 200 years in the rapidly changing early modern South Asian political and cultural landscapes. Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216/421-7350. clevelandart.org. Visit website for times. Free.

THRU SEPT 24

Keith Haring: Against All Odds

See Keith Haring’s work up close and personal with this exhibition surveying the height of his career from the early 1980s until his death in 1990 at the age of 31. Haring’s work exploded into paintings, drawings and large-scale murals and are best known for their bold, energetic outlines. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron, 330/376-9186. akronartmuseum.org. Visit website for times and prices.

THRU OCT 29

Family Album: Our Stories

View over 60 works from Canton native and Seattle-based painter Amy Pleasant. Her 10-year creative journey began with the passing down of her mother’s and aunt’s family albums, inspiring her to create a series of abstract expressionist figurative paintings and poetry based on them. Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave. N., Canton, 330/453-7666. cantonart.org. Visit website for times and prices.

SEPT 1–OCT 20

Departures: Paintings by Christopher Triner

This art series features the newest paintings by Christopher Triner and represents a change in approach and perception for his work. Rather than the realism Triner is typically known for, this body of work explores vibrant colors and abstract forms. Strauss Studios Gallery, 236 Walnut Ave. NE, Canton, 330/456-0300. thestraussstudios.com. Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sept 1. opening 6–9 p.m. Free.

Music + Theater

THRU OCT 15

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

Attend a performance of this popular story detailing a train stopped in its tracks. Surprisingly full for the winter season, the train is carrying one fewer passenger in the morning. The passengers remain isolated with a killer in the midst and must rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer. Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Ln., Akron, 330/836-2626. weathervaneplayhouse.com. Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. Visit website for prices.

THRU NOV 1

Dear Soldier Boy

An Amish girl corresponding with a soldier? The drama unfolds in “Dear Soldier Boy,” showing at Ohio Star Theater with writing by Martha Bolton and original songs composed by Wally Nason. Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old Route 39, Sugarcreek, 855/344-7547. ohiostartheater.com. Visit website for times. $42–$60.

SEPT 21–24

Amadeus Live

Listen to the soaring sounds of the Cleveland Orchestra as they accompany this sumptuous period epic celebrating the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. “Amadeus” tells the story of composer Antonio Salieri and the envy that consumes him after discovering the musical gifts he has longed for have been bestowed on Mozart. Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216/231-1111. clevelandorchestra. com. Visit website for times and prices.

SEPT 29–OCT 28

A Fugitive's Lesson

SEPT 3

Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic

SEPT 24

2nd North Coast Indie Author Book Expo

Enjoy an afternoon meeting independent authors and supporting local literary talent. Emerald Event Center, 33040 Just Imagine Dr., Avon, 440/963-0772. mainstreetvermilion.org/ mip. 2–6:30 p.m. Free.

SEPT 24

Fall Harvest Pavilion Dinner

The Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic returns on Labor Day weekend. This weekend features football, entertainment and fun. Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton, 330/456-8207. profootballhof.com/ black-college-football-hall-of-fame-classic. 4 p.m. $25.

SEPT 9

Sports Card Show

Get ready for a night of laughter with a comedic mashup of two absurdist plays. Eugene Ionesco’s “The Lesson” and Ugo Betti’s “The Fugitive” unite to reveal societal ideologies gone awry. Kennedy’s Cabaret, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216/241-6000. playhousesquare. org. 8 p.m., 3 p.m. matinee Sun. Oct. 8–15. Adults $18, students $12.

Other Events

THRU SEPT 4

Hartville Antique & Thrift Trail

Scour the Hartville Flea Market, spanning 20 Hartville-area shops, and explore over a dozen antique, upcycled, thrift and resale shops for one-of-a-kind finds. Maps are available at each location and online. Various venues, Hartville, 330/877-5500. discoverhartville.com/ antiquethrifttrail. Hours vary by shop. Free.

THRU SEPT 4

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects at Holden Arboretum

Sean Kenney’s “Nature Connects Made with Lego Bricks” features more than a dozen towering creations displayed throughout the beautiful garden and trail landscapes at the Holden Arboretum. Holden Arboretum, 9550 Sperry Rd., Kirtland, Tues. & Thur.–Sun. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Wed. 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Adults $20, children three–12 $14, members free.

THRU SEPT 17

See collections from over 30 vendors selling sports cards, memorabilia, autographs and more. From the entry-level collector to the seasoned veteran, this show offers something for all fans. Hartville MarketPlace, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, 330/877-9860. hartvillemarketplace. com. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Free.

SEPT 17

11th Annual Race the River

Run this 10K, 5K or 1-mile race with check-in beginning at 7:30 a.m. and the race starting at 8:45 a.m. Make sure to stick around for the awards ceremony afterward. Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood, 216/579-1330. runsignup.com/race/OH/lakewood/ racetheriver 7:30–10 a.m. Adults $20–$45 , kids five and under free.

SEPT 23

720 MKT in North Canton

Indulge in an exclusive, five-course gourmet meal with complementary wine parings from the comfort of Gervasi Vineyard’s lakeside pavilion surrounded by lush grapevines. Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton, 330/497-1000. gervasivineyard.com. Noon2:30 p.m. $140.

SEPT 30

Hartville Toy and Comic Show

Get playful with a wide variety of vintage and modern toys and comics from all eras as well as favorites like Power Rangers, Ghostbusters, Hot Wheels, Matchbox and Funko Pop. Hartville MarketPlace, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, 330/877-9860. hartvillemarketplace.com. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Free.

SEPT 30

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Come together for this event commemorating the richness of Hispanic culture put on by an inspiring group of performers and northeast Ohio community organizations. The festival highlights a variety of Latin and Hispanic music, dance and art. Union Home Mortgage Plaza, 1100 E. Ninth St., Cleveland, 216/781-7625. rockhall.com. Noon–4 p.m. Free.

Northwest Festivals

SEPT 15–17

Delphos Canal Days Festival

Sean

Kenney’s

Nature Connects at Kingwood Center Gardens

Marvel at gravity-defying and astoundingly precise structures in this award-winning exhibition of art made with Lego pieces by artist Sean Kenney. Additional features coincide with this exhibit, including pop-up educational activities. Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 N. Trimble Rd., Mansfield, 419/522-0211. kingwoodcenter. org/natureconnects 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Adults $8, members and kids 12 and under free. Online timed ticketing required.

Plan a fall shopping adventure with the makers, bakers, brewers and growers of 720 Market. Enjoy live roots and Americana music while you stop for a bite at one of the many food, beverage and craft beer vendors. The is a free family- and pet-friendly event. North Canton City Square and St. Paul Lot, 141 N. Main St., North Canton, 330/571-0367. eventsby720.com. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Free.

SEPT 23

Fall Arts and Crafts Show

Head to this showcase featuring over 100 local artisans, handmade goods, foods and crafts. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of live music and food truck fare. Hartville MarketPlace, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, 330/877-9860. hartvillemarketplace.com. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Free.

Kick back and relax at this end-of-summer celebration offering free activities and musical entertainment. Enjoy the annual Canal Days 5K and grand parade. Downtown Delphos, 310 N. Main St., Delphos, 419/695-1771. delphos canaldays.com. Fri. 4–11:45 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–11:45 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Free.

SEPT 16

Wine and Art Fair

Held at The Kelleys Island Wine Co., Monarch Winery and Crooked Tree Vineyard, this festival features local artists, live entertainment and delicious food. After visiting all three wineries, visitors are eligible for a free gift and will be entered into three raffles. Enjoy shopping small