This year the Rock Hall celebrates 20 years of paying tribute to popular music's most influential figures at its week-long Music Masters series. This year, the honoree is silken-voiced Smokey Robinson who also composed some of Motown's most memorable tunes. Mon 10/2-Sat 11/7. * Heights Music Shop has its grand opening in Cleveland Heights' Cedar-Lee district.
* Music of Kander & Ebb showcased at PlayhouseSquare — with John Kander in attendance. Sat 10/31-Sun 11/1.
* Learn songwriting basics with ubiquitous local musician Brent Kirby. Sat 10/31.
* Ex-Clevelander Brandon Stevens comes home to the Grog shop with new record by his Great Father project. Thu 10/29.
* Anne Cochran and Abe LaMarca introduce new CD at On Air Studio in the Flats. Thu 10/29-Fri 10/30.
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One thing that's unique about Cuyahoga Valley National Parks is that it's got working farms inside its borders. These small farms are run mostly by individuals and couples, with a range of business and product models. Come hear from one such couple at Peninsula's G.A.R. Hall and learn what it takes to be a real farmer. Wed 11/4.* Join other local food lovers as well as farmers, producers, distributors and other area entrepreneurs interested in building a stronger, sustainable healthy food system in northeast Ohio. Come for both the presentation by area foodies and the chance to socialize with like-minded people. It's free! Mon 11/2.