Flying beasts of Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil’s touring show Toruk: The First Flight glides into Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. The spectacle is based on the James Cameron film Avatar and depicts the flying beasts ridden by the alien Na’vi. Tickets start at $49. For tickets, go to www.cirquedusoleil.com/toruk.
Brewhouse raises glass in Falls
Another brewery is opening in Cuyahoga Falls: McArthur’s Brew House, 2721 Front St., will hold its grand opening Friday. The nanobrewery will have limited hours at first: 4 to 10 p.m. Fridays and 1 to 10 p.m. Saturdays. For more details, check out www.facebook.com/mcarthursbrewhouse.
Whooo wants to see an owl?
Owls can be elusive, as they hunt mostly at night and are experts at camouflage. A naturalist will try to call them using recordings from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wood Hollow Metro Park, 2121 Barlow Road, Hudson. Patience and silence are essential. 330-865-8065.
Learn about evolution of mammals
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s Explorer Series will feature Dr. Darin Croft, paleomammologist and associate professor of anatomy at Case Western Reserve University, speaking about the evolution of mammals in South America. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with appetizers, a cash bar and live music. The talk begins at 7 p.m. with a book signing afterward. Tickets are $14 at the door. www.cmnh.org/explorerseries.