12 Arts Events to Experience This Fall

The arrival of fall means a fresh lineup of art exhibitions and performances happening across the state. From Lin-Manuel Miranda’s revolutionary production that tells the story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton to BalletMet’s take on Dracula and art exhibits that stretch from the photography of Ansel Adams to to a collection of surrealist works, here are a dozen standout arts events happening this season. 

Transcendent Dreamscapes
Thru Oct. 27: Canton 
See nearly 50 surrealist works at the Canton Museum of Art during “Transcendent Dreamscapes: Exploring Surrealism Through the CMA Collection.” The exhibit features dreamlike works by Salvador Dali, Joan Miro and Kay Sage, a pioneering woman in the genre, among others. cantonart.org

“Tomb Guardians”: photo courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art, gift of various donors to the Department of Asian Art by exchange

Demons, Ghosts, and Goblins in Chinese Art 
Sept. 8–Jan. 19: Cleveland
 The exhibit explores secular and religious works that incorporate supernatural creatures from the sixth century to the 18th century, many of which hail from the Buddhist, Daoist and Confucian belief systems. clevelandart.org

Village Peddler Festival 
Sept. 14–15: Kirtland
Shop works from over 150 artisans during this annual festival at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. Browse handcrafted items including jewelry, soap, candles, wood crafts, clothing and more. The event also features music from acts such as Country Redford and the Blackjack Gypsies. villagepeddlerfestival.com

Paul Anthony Smith’s “Midnight Blue”: photo courtesy of Art Gallery of Ontario. Purchased with funds from Friends of Global Africa and the Diaspora, 2022. © Paul Anthony Smith

Fragments of Epic Memory
Sept. 19–Jan. 26: Columbus 
This traveling exhibition, which is named for a 1992 Nobel Prize-winning lecture by writer Derek Walcott, serves as a window into the Caribbean through the presentation of historic photographs and documents alongside contemporary art across various mediums. columbusmuseum.org

“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” in Concert
Sept. 20: Toledo 
Revisit the halls of Hogwarts and dive into the wizarding world in a whole new way with the Toledo Symphony. This immersive experience at the Stranahan Theater pairs a screening of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” with a live performance of the score. artstoledo.com/toledosymphony

Toledo Momentum Festival: photo by Ellen Dziubek

Momentum Festival 
Sept. 20–22: Toledo 
Explore art in downtown Toledo at this festival focused on community and culture. Watch independent movies, browse an art market and fine art exhibition, and enjoy live music and dance. The Toledo Museum of Art and its Glass Pavilion plays host to the opening reception. theartscommission.org/events/momentum

Ansel Adams’ “The Tetons and the Snake River, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming” (photo courtesy of the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona: Ansel Adams Archive, 76.562.2, © The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust)

Discovering Ansel Adams
Sept. 27–Jan. 19: Cincinnati
This exhibition provides a roadmap of the legendary landscape photographer’s life through roughly 80 photographs and about 30 artifacts, including his personal compass and a light meter, all of which showcase Adams not only as a photographer but also an outdoorsman. cincinnatiartmuseum.org

Lonestar 
Oct. 3: Marietta
Hailing from Texas, Lonestar has been releasing No. 1 hits since the 1990s. The group behind favorites like “Amazed,” “Mr. Mom” and “I’m Already There” brings its brand of country music to the historic Peoples Bank Theatre stage. peoplesbanktheatre.com

The Book of Mormon: photo by Julia Cervantes

The Book of Mormon
Oct. 8–13: Columbus
Enjoy this nine-time Tony Award-winning musical at the Ohio Theatre. The irreverent musical from “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone with Robert Lopez follows the story of two missionaries and their zany journey across the globe to spread their religion to others. capa.com

Hamilton
Oct 1–13: Dayton
This 11-time Tony Award-winning musical brings its North American tour to the Schuster Center in Dayton. Featuring stunning costumes, captivating choreography and a dynamic score by Lin-Manuel Miranda, this revolutionary production vividly brings to life the birth of the United States. daytonlive.org

BalletMet’s “Dracula”: photo by Jennifer Zmuda Photography

Dracula 
Oct. 25–Nov. 2: Columbus
Returning to the Davidson Theatre stage, “Dracula” has been a fall favorite for fans of Columbus’ BalletMet since its premiere in 1999. Former artistic director David Nixon’s haunting version, which draws on both Bram Stoker’s novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s film adaptation, is told through beautiful costuming and choreography. balletmet.org

Don’t Stop Believin’: The Music of Journey
Oct. 26: Dayton 
Listen as the Dayton Philharmonic and the music of Journey blend harmoniously at the Schuster Center. This performance pairs the orchestra with Canadian-based rock group Jeans ’n Classics to cover hits such as “Separate Ways” and, of course, “Don’t Stop Believin’.” daytonperformingarts.org

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