Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar.
THU 02/05
Brewmaster’s Stash
On the first Thursday of every month, Great Lakes Brewing Company releases a special small-batch beer selected by the brewmaster. The pub taps the brew for the day and then it’s served until it is gone. You can even load up a crowler or growler to take the stuff home if you like.
2516 Market Ave., 216-771-4404, greatlakesbrewing.com.
Forecast
This group from Cleveland draws jazz, R&B and funk as it plays a mix of originals and covers. It performs at 7 p.m. at Edwin’s Leadership & Restaurant Institute in Cleveland Heights.
12383 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Heights, 216-921-333,edwinsrestaurant.org.
The Great Big Home + Garden Show
The 10-day Great Big Home + Garden Show is back at the I-X Center through Sunday. 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. Check the show’s website for hours and a complete schedule of happenings.
One I-X Center Drive, 216-676-6000, ixcenter.com.
Hadelich Plays Mendelssohn
Violinist August Hadelich joins the Cleveland Orchestra for this special concert that features pieces by Mendelssohn, Schoenberg and Schubert. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall, where performances repeat tomorrow and Saturday.
11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
OPIUO
A New Zealand native, this producer has churned out electronica hits for more than a decade now. A festival favorite, he’s played Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, Electric Forest and Splendor in the Grass. He performs at 7 p.m. at Globe Iron. Parkbreezy and rSUN. open.
2325 Elm St., globeironcle.com.
Will Overman
This singer-songwriter out of Virginia worked with producers Bobby Holland and Brad Sample on his sophomore album, Stranger. His tour in support of the album brings him to the Treelawn tonight at 7:30.
15335 Waterloo Rd, 216-677-TREE, thetreelawn.com.
Suffs
The Tony Award-winning musical about women who fight for the right to vote comes to Connor Palace for an extended run. Tonight’s show takes place at 7:30 at Connor Palace, where the play runs through Feb. 22.
1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
FRI 02/06
Badfish — A Tribute to Sublime: The Blizzy Tour
The Sublime tribute act has started to write original material that draws from rock and reggae. The group has a few singles that it’ll incorporate into the mix when it plays tonight at 7 at House of Blues.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
Dry Bones Screening
This locally produced documentary about a shooting that took place in Elyria in 1975 screens at 5 p.m. today at Karamu House as part of the 5th Annual Film Forward Documentary Spotlight series put on by the Greater Cleveland Film Commission. A talkback with talkback with the filmmaker, Dr. Tara Conley, Assistant Professor in the School of Media & Journalism at Kent State University, follows the screening, and a free documentary filmmaking workshop takes place tomorrow at the Kent State University – Independence Campus College of Podiatric Medicine. GCFC Production Coordinator and documentarian Mike Wendt will moderate.
2355 E. 89th St., 216-795-7070, clevelandfilm.com.
Montgomery Gentry Featuring Eddie Montgomery
The Southern rock/country group dates back to the late ’90s when it formed as a duo. Now, in the wake of the death of founding member Troy Gentry, singer Eddie Montgomery leads the band as a solo act. The group performs at 7:30 p.m. at MGM Northfield Park’s Center Stage.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
GlamGore
Produced, marketed, and hosted by locally based Anhedonia Delight, this monthly show at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights feature both “beauty queens” and “drag monsters.” Tonight’s performance begins at 9:30.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
The Heart of Robin Hood
This retelling of the Robin Hood story will offer “daring feats, electrifying action and a hint of romance,” as it’s put in a press release about the story that famously takes place in Sherwood Forest. Tonight’s performance begins at 7:30 at the Hanna Theatre, where performances continue through Feb. 22.
2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
MIX: Peace, Love, and Soul
DJ Kristyles and the Kinsman Dazz Band will be on hand for this edition of MIX, the Cleveland Museum of Art’s monthly party. The event serves as a celebration of Black History Month. It begins at 6 p.m.
11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org.
Jay Pharoah
When Jay Pharaoh was on Saturday Night Live, he did very funny impersonations of President Obama, Jay Z, Denzel Washington, Kanye West and Daniel Frye. Each impression Pharaoh did was spot-on and hilarious. He performs at 6:30 and 9:15 tonight and tomorrow night at Hilarities.
2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.
Seussical
This musical at Near West Theatre features a cast of young performers ages 9–15. Expect to hear excerpts from stories such as Horton Hears a Who!, The Cat in the Hat, and Gertrude McFuzz. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30, and performances continue through Feb. 22.
6702 Detroit Rd., 216-961-6391, nearwesttheatre.org.
SAT 02/07
Bayker Blankenship — The Mile Marker Tour
The up-and-coming country artist performs at 7 p.m. at House of Blues. Singles such as the twangy “My Truck, Some Weed, and a Guitar” and the ballad “Everything She Does” suggest Blankenship’s straightforward approach. At only 20, Blankenship does write with a great deal of introspection, but he sings with confidence.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
Mardi Gras Party with Mo’ Mojo
This local band that effortlessly plays alt-country and zydeco is the perfect group to host a Mardi Gras party at Music Box Supper Club. Band leader Jen Maurer sings and plays accordion; she’s led the group since its formation in the ’90s. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
Mr. Jeff
The local musician and educator known for making kids’ music that appeals to listeners of all ages comes to the Akron Civic Theatre’s Knight Stage. The show begins at 2:30 p.m.
182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com.
Ninajirachi
With the release of last year’s I Love My Computer, Australia’s Ninajirachi garnered all kinds of praise in her homeland. It received several ARIA nominations and launched her as a national act. Songs such as the undulating “London Song” feature sophisticated production and recall the best drum and bass from the ’90s. The show starts at 7 p.m. at Globe Iron.
2325 Elm St., globeironcle.com.
The Return of the Vampire Hustlers from Hell
The Return of the Vampire Hustlers from Hell is a record release party and group art exhibition that brings together Emmy-winning composer Silas Hite, graphic illustrator D-WREX and a collective of Northeast Ohio visual artists . The event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Electric Company in Akron.
15 Broad Street, Akron, 330-552-8002, facebook.com/thecompanyelectric/.
Tesla
The hard rock band tunes up for its summer tour with Mötley Crüe with this club gig at MGM Northfield Park’s Center Stage. The concert begins at 8 p.m.
10777 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7625, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Valentine’s Market
More than 20 vendors will be on hand for this event at Mahall’s 20 Lanes that’ll feature everything from candles to vintage clothes. The club’s bar and kitchen will be open, and admission is free. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com.
SUN 02/08
Close Encounters: Taplin Quartet performs From East to West
The locally based Taplin Quartet plays music by Debussy and Lei Liang at this special classical concert that takes place at 3 p.m. at Dunham Tavern.
6709 Euclid Ave., 216-431-1060, dunhamtavern.org.
Primary Trust
The Cleveland Play House presents this play about a guy who loses his job and “discovers new beginnings” as a result. Today’s performance takes place at 2 p.m. at the Outcault Theatre, where performances continue through March 1.
1407 Euclid Ave, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
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