Looking for something to do this weekend? We have three great ideas that should appeal to anyone looking for arts and entertainment in the CLE!

Stories of Suspense

Enjoy a day of suspense with Lake Erie Ink at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Public Square. Learn how to create thrilling tales that will leave your friends and family on the edge of their seats! For students in second grade and up.

Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument, 3 Public Square, Cleveland. Tickets are $10; scholarships and sibling discounts are available.

Opening reception for Jeff Poplar’s “Dendronaut: Wandering the Woods,” Third Fridays at 78th Street StudiosThird Fridays at 78th Street Studios

The Detroit Shoreway comes alive every third Friday of the month, when 78th Street Studios, hosts its free monthly Third Fridays open house to showcase the work of tenants while guests listen to ambient music, sample delicious cuisine, and cruise the array of pop-up vendors in 170,000 of space on four floors in 1905 Baker Electric Building.

Check out more than 40 businesses in the building, some of which are hosting special events. Just some of the activities include:

• Cleveland Comedy Fest in The Pinball Lounge with free play pinball from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and a free stand-up comedy showcase at 8:30 p.m.
• Closing reception for Eva Kwong’s “Emergence” exhibit in the ARTneo Museum.
• Closing sale in the Susie Frazier Showroom.
• Opening reception for Jeff Poplar’s “Dendronaut: Wandering the Woods,” Suite 215 Gallery.
• Guest artisans, courtesy of Northcoast Promotions and Maker Town in smARTspace/RAMP.

The Work and Reentry EXPERIENCE film stillWatch Party: “Work & Reentry Experience”

Last June, international jazz artist, Modern Warrior LIVE creator, and Cleveland native Dominick Farinacci partnered with Towards Employment to work with four storytellers from Cleveland who have been involved with the criminal justice system and faced barriers to finding jobs and careers.

Greg, Torie, Linda, and Daryl shared their stories of overcoming the many challenges to get to work—justice system involvement, family tragedy, and finding confidence and assurance. The heart-wrenching, inspirational, and joyous words of the four storytellers were supported using music, instrumentals, vocals, lights, and images during the live Work & Reentry Experience.

The June world-premiere was made possible by a grant from the Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation and was professionally filmed by Farinacci.

The public is invited to the free Work & Reentry Experience world premiere watch party on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. in the Greg L. Reese Performing Arts Center in the East Cleveland Public Library, 14101 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland. Tickets are free but registration is required.