Arlo Guthrie
This folk singer/songwriter is still best known for his 20-minute, satirical anti-Vietnam song, "Alice's Restaurant Massacree." His last album was 2009's "Tales of '69." He will be joined on stage by his children, Abe and Sarah Lee. See him at Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Cincinnati, on Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45-$80. For more information, call 513-977-8838 or visit www.memorialhallotr.com.
Q102 Bosom Ball
The proceeds for this major annual fundraiser for breast cancer goes toward Susan G. Komen For the Cure. The live music lineup will include The Revivalists, Lights and LP. Check it out at the Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky, on Oct. 19 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $35. For more information, call 859-491-2444 or visit www.madisontheateronline.com.
Foo Fighters
This well-respected rock band, fronted by ex-Nirvana drummer, Dave Grohl, has won the Grammy for Best Rock Album four times. Their latest album, "Concrete Gold," released last September, was their second to reach the No. 1 spot. See them at the U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St., Cincinnati, on Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $53-$103. For more information, call 513-421-4111 or visit www.usbankarena.com.
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous
This stand-up comic was a writer and occasional "Weekend Update" co-anchor. He's recorded stand-up specials with Comedy Central and Netflix, starred in his own sitcom, and recently appeared on Broadway. See him at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets are $25-$35. For more information, call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.
“Dr. Seuss’s “The Cat in the Hat”
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati will perform this theatrical version of the Dr. Seuss classic at Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7-$10. For more information, call 513-867-5348 or visit www.fairfield-city.org/tickets.
Pauly Shore
Since his heyday as a surfer dude MTV personality and star of such movies as "Encino Man" and "Son-In-Law," Shore has focused more and more on stand-up comedy. See him at the Funny Bone at Liberty Center, 7518 Bales St., A-120, Liberty Township, on Oct. 20-21. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday, and 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $25. For more information, call 513-779-5233 or visit www.liberty.funnybone.com.
Zombie Ball: Dance of the Undead on Pyramid Hill
This annual Halloween event invites you to dress up like the undead — zombies, vampires, or mummies — and dance the night away. Besides the DJ, cocktails and horror-themed buffet, there will be a zombie photo booth, a haunted hayride, tarot card readings, and the chance to arrive in a hearse and walk the blood-red carpet. Check it out at the Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton, on Oct. 21 from 7-11 p.m. Tickets are $30 for individuals and $50 for couples, but there are special packages that range up to a $100. For more information, call 513-863-8336 or visit www.pyramidhill.org.
Falloween Fest
This kid-oriented Halloween party includes trick-or-treating with multiple crafters and vendors, face painting, temporary glitter tattoos, food, music, games and raffles. There will be a photo booth, so don’t forget your costume. All proceeds go to Feeding America. Check it out at the Butler County Fairgrounds, 1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, on Oct. 21 from noon-6 p.m. There is no admission cost. For more information, call 513-892-1423 or 513-376-5871.
Imagine Dragons
This rock band originally broke through in 2013 with their single, "Radioactive." They released their third album, "Evolve," last June. The first single from that album, "Believer," is currently in heavy radio rotation. See them at the U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St., Cincinnati, on Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29.50-$99.50. For more information, call 513-421-4111 or visit www.usbankarena.com.
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