Akron's high-energy, horn-driven soul band Wesley Bright & the Hi-Lites have become a huge area favorite. Like the ’60s bands that inspired them, they like to release vinyl 45s like their new "Losing You." They'll debut it at the Beaçhland Ballroom. Fri 10/9. * Akron blues/soul group the Wanda Hunt Band calls it a day with a final show at the Kent Stage. Sat 10/10.
* The Cleveland Blues Society hosts its monthly blues jam at the Music Box Supper Club. Mon 10/12.
* The Akron Symphony plays John Williams' film music at EJ Thomas Hall — and invites the audience to wear costumes. Sat 10/10.
* Akron musician Ryan Humbert debuts his classic country band Shooter Sharp & the Shootouts at the Euclid Tavern. Sat 10/10.
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No one knows more about herbs than the members of the Western Reserve Herb Society. And every year for the past 70 years, they've hosted their annual Herb Fair to share their knowledge and the things you can do with these savory, aromatic plants. It takes place at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Sat 10/10.* October 9-18 is is Cleveland Beer Week, celebrating the city's burgeoning craft brewing scene. Among the celebrants is the Music Box Supper Club where you can partake of food & drink at their Brew View & BBQ event — both inside and on the rooftop. Wed 9/14.