Nightlife

From seeing the latest play at a local theater or catching a Broadway musical at Playhouse Square, to trying out one of the many chef-owned restaurants or grabbing a cocktail at the hippest new bar, or even participating in an evening hike or watching the sunset over Lake Erie, there is never a shortage of activities to chose from when the sun goes down in the CLE!

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Double Decker: Padua High school steps into the 70s this weekend with Halloween Dance
Padua Franciscan High School in Parma is flashing back to the '70s this weekend with a Double Decker Halloween Dance and costume party, featuring local bands Bob Gatewood & the Calabash Band and Cleveland's Breakfast Club.
Prost! Cleveland Oktoberfest kicks off two-weekend run this Friday

Cleveland Oktoberfest, voted the best in the U.S. by USA Today readers, returns to the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds Friday for two weekends. The festival features authentic German and European food, craft beer, live music, and attractions like the largest glockenspiel in the U.S., wiener dog races, and fireworks.

Harvest Moon: A culinary celebration under the stars
Holden Forests & Gardens will host its only annual fundraiser, Harvest Moon, on Sept. 13 at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. The Friday the 13th event will be an evening where mysticism meets philanthropy among Cleveland's top chefs.
Barking up the right tree: Taps & Tails offers social time for both dogs and humans
In 2019 Lakewood residents Lisa and Eric Hollender wanted a bar where unleashed dogs could play and exercise while their humans relaxed and socialized. So, in 2021 they opened Taps & Tails in Tremont. The place is so popular, they're thinking about expanding with an east side location.
The Yard at StoneWater kicks off summer patio season with award-winning local band 4 Locos
This Friday, The Yard at StoneWater—the neighborhood backyard bar at the Highland Heights golf course—will kick off its summer season with live music, food trucks, games and cocktails. This weekend The Yard hosts musicians 4 Locos and Liverpool Lads, as well as El Patron Tequileria Food Truck.
Cosmic dining: Welcome aboard The Astro Restaurant at Tower City
The Astro Restaurant owners invite guests to take a cosmic voyage at their new outer space and alien-themed eatery at Towner City Center. From the creators of the Haunted House Restaurant in Cleveland Heights, The Astro gives a nod to sci-fi classics like Men in Black, Star Wars, The Jetsons, Star Trek, and more in an out-of-this world atmosphere.
New tastes: Cleveland Restaurant Week is underway at 40 area eateries
Cleveland Independents has launched its annual Cleveland Restaurant Week, with $39 prix fixe three-course dinners offered by 40 area restaurants, like The Reserve Chagrin Falls and Batuqui, through Saturday.
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