15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (January 29-February 1)

Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar.

THU 01/29

Atmosphere

The hip-hop duo brings its Winter Carnival Tour to House of Blues. Their latest project, Jestures, features 26 songs written in alphabetical order and embraces the different genres the Minneapolis duo has explored throughout its career. The show begins at 6 p.m.

308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.

Bloomer

Indie electronic artist Sage Douglas tours and records as Bloomer, an act which comes to Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood as part of its first-ever U.S. headline tour. The trek supports the new album, Clouds, a collection of shimmering, synth-y tunes that should translate well live. The show begins at 6 p.m. at Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood.

13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com.

Alingon Mitra

This standup comedian has written material for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and Adam Ruins Everything. A semi-finalist on Last Coming Standing back in 2014, Mitra, who has a very low-key delivery as he tells stories about the trials and tribulations of being picked on in high school, performs tonight at 7 at Hilarities.

2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.

Nathan-Paul’s Birthday Show

This young Cleveland-based jazz musician prides himself on his ability to collaborate with other local musicians, so you can expect guests to be on hand for this special birthday celebration that takes place at 7 p.m. at Edwin’s Leadership & Restaurant Institute in Cleveland Heights.

12383 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Heights, 216-921-333, edwinsrestaurant.org.

FRI 01/30

All That’s Left of You

This film from Palestinian-American writer-director and actor Cherien Dabis follows a Palestinian protestor who has a life-changing experience during a protest on the West Bank. The film screens at 6 tonight at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque.
Cleveland Cinematheque, 11610 Euclid Ave., 216-421-7450, cia.edu.

Bumpin’ Uglies

The ska/reggae/punk band swings into town for a two-night stand. The group performs at 7 tonight at Beachland Ballroom with Land of Panda and Sandwich Boiz and at 7 tomorrow night at Globe Iron with Joey Harkum, The Palmer Squares and Damn Skippy.

15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.

Crocker Park’s Ice Festival

Live ice-sculpting demonstrations will take place today through Sunday at Crocker Park as part of the annual Ice Festival. There will also be train rides on the Crocker Park Express Train, food trucks and a scavenger event. The event is free.
189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, crockerpark.com.

Flanagan’s Wake

Part improv, part scripted, this interactive Irish wake is back again at Kennedy’s Theatre at Playhouse Square. Performances are set for 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

1501 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

The Great Big Home + Garden Show

The 10-day Great Big Home + Garden Show is back at the I-X Center through Feb. 8. It features a whopping 600 exhibits centering on how to “renew, refresh and restore” your home and garden. Landscaping experts will present daily gardening seminars as well. Check the show’s website for hours and a complete schedule of happenings.

One I-X Center Drive, 216-676-6000, ixcenter.com.

Legends of Country

Singers Rachel Potter and Patrick Thomas join the Cleveland Pops Orchestra for this special show that’ll feature tunes by icons such as Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and Hank Williams. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall.

11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.

Monsters vs. Belleville Senators

The Belleville Senators come to Rocket Arena tonight to face the Monsters at 7 p.m. The two teams will go at again at 7 tomorrow night at the arena.

One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.

The Eric Roberson Improv Sessions

The self-proclaimed “king of independent soul” brings his Improv Sessions tour to Music Box Supper Club. Press materials for the tour describe the show as part concert, theater and conversation. In addition to playing songs from his back catalog, he’ll also read passages from his book, Beautifully All Over the Place. The show begins at 8 p.m.

1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.

Mike Vecchione

An actor and comedian who’s had roles in films such as The King of Staten Island, Mike Vecchione has appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon numerous times. The fast-talking comedian who likes to joke about being in his forties performs at 6:30 and 9:15 tonight and tomorrow night at Hilarities.

2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.

SAT 01/31

The Baldwin Wallace Conservatory Opera Presents “A. E. Reverie” and “Rise”

The Baldwin Wallace Conservatory Opera presents two operas that “highlight the pioneering American spirit of determination, independence and freedom,” as it’s put in press materials. Performances take place at 3 p.m. today and tomorrow at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org.

Blue Rodeo

This Canadian band has performed sporadically in Cleveland for the past decade, and it returns for a show in support of the tenth anniversary of its second album, Bonkers. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at Brothers Lounge.

11609 Detroit Ave., 216-226-2767, brotherslounge.com.

Cleveland Blues Jam Series

This quarterly series at the Sixty6 celebrates the ongoing legacy of local bluesman Wallace Coleman. Coleman and one other local artist will perform. Check the venue’s website for more info.

1966 E. 66th St., 216-615-7261, thesixty6.com.

The JiMiller Band

The local band known for its marathon sets featuring covers of Grateful Dead tunes comes to the Winchester in Lakewood. The show begins at 8 p.m.

12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-600-5338, facebook.com/TheWinchesterMusicTavern.

Martha Graham Dance Company

The renowned dance troupe performs at 7:30 p.m. at the State Theatre. The program will include class Graham pieces set to the music of composer Aaron Copland along with new works.

1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

SUN 02/01

Katie Hanningan

The comedian who had a hit with her debut comedy album, 2022’s Feeling of Emptiness, performs at 7 p.m. at Hilarities.

2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.

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