Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar.
THU 04/16
Fine Print Fair 2026 Preview Party
The annual Fine Print Fair that returns to Cleveland Museum of Art this weekend commences with this special preview that takes place at 5:30 p.m. Sixteen dealers will be on hand selling prints and drawings. The event continues through Sunday.
11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org.
Guardians vs. Baltimore Orioles
The Guardians kick off a seven-game homestand with tonight’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, a team that got off to a slow start but has a winning record coming into town. The series against the Orioles continues through Sunday.
2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb.com/guardians.
Puscifer — The Normal Isn’t Tour
The artsy sideproject for Tool/A Perfect Circle singer Maynard James Keenan comes to the Akron Civic Theatre in the wake of the release of its new album, Normal Isn’t. The group wrote and recorded the album across Arizona and Los Angeles as well as on the road during last year’s Sessanta tour, The show begins at 7:30 p.m., and comedian Dave Hill, a Northeast Ohio native, opens.
182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com.
Dylan Scott
The country singer-songwriter comes to the Agora. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. as part of a trek that supports his latest album, Livin’ My Best Life (Still). The Louisiana native got a boost from joining Cole Swindell’s a couple of years back for his Win the Night Tour.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
Starmites
This musical centers on a shy teenage who builds a fantasy world around the sci-fi comic books she collects. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at the Helen, where performances continue through April 19.
Helen Rosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre, 1407 Euclid Ave, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Tartuffe
Cleveland Play House presents its take on this French farce. Today’s performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Outcalt Theatre, where performances continue through April 26.
1407 Euclid Ave, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
FRI 04/17
49 Winchester
Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson) produced Change of Plans, the latest effort from this rootsy rock band out of Castlewood, VA. The single “Pardon Me” serves as a good sample of the band’s Southern rock sound that features soaring vocals and Skynyrd-like guitars. The group performs at 7 p.m. at Globe Iron.
2325 Elm St., globeironcle.com.
The Boys 4 Life Tour
Waka Flocka Flame, Amerie, Yung Joc, Crime Mob, Dem Franchize Boyz, B5 and Pretty Ricky join co-headliners B2K and Bow Wow for this hip-hop/R&B extravaganza that rolls into Wolstein Center tonight.
2000 Prospect Ave., 216-687-9292, wolsteincenter.com.
Barns Courtney
This British rocker who signed his first record deal at age 19 returned earlier this year with a rough-around-the-edges cover of the ’60s classic “Green Door.” The release signals a comeback for the raspy-voiced Courtney, who has a live album and full-length in the works. He performs tonight at 8 at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
Electric Feels
This “experiential party” from Los Angeles features DJs who spin popular indie rock tunes in a festive environment that features stage production and special guests. Organizers bill it as “a party with a festival feel.” Tonight’s performance takes place at 9 at House of Blues.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.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.
Carly Pearce
The popular country pop singer received a Grammy nod for “we don’t fight anymore” (featuring Chris Stapleton), the lead single from her 2024 album, hummingbird. Her current tour brings her to MGM Northfield Park Center Stage. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
Third Friday
From 5 to 9 p.m., many of the 78th Street Studios resident artist studios and galleries will be open as part of this monthly event. There will be live music, and Local West, a Gordon Square sandwich shop, will serve food. BARneo will have a selection of adult beverages as well. Admission is free.
1300 West 78th St., 78thstreetstudios.com.
SAT 04/18
Artist in the Atrium
Every third Saturday of each month, stop by the Ames Family Atrium between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to get a firsthand look at the art-making process. Each session provides the opportunity to engage and interact with a different Northeast Ohio maker during pop-up demonstrations and activities.
11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org.
Baldassarre Rock Orchestra
Talented guitar hero Carl Baldassarre, who once fronted the popular Cleveland rock act Abraxas and can play just about anything in Led Zeppelin’s catalogue, brings his Baldassarre Rock Orchestra to the Kent Stage. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
Drumplay Release Party and Benefit for XCSB
This concert featuring one of Cleveland’s longest-running local bands benefits XCSB, the new online station that formed after IdeaStream Public Media controversially took over Cleveland State’s college radio station, WCSB 89.3 FM frequency last year. The show celebrates the release of a previously unreleased recording from an appearance at Festival International de Musique Universitaire (FIMU) in Belfort, France. It begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Treelawn.
15335 Waterloo Rd, 216-677-8733, thetreelawn.com.
Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors
The Cavs didn’t quite measure up to expectations this season, but they did secure homecourt advantage for the first round of the playoffs. They’ll face off against the Toronto Raptors today at 1 p.m. at Rocket Arena.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
Fayrewether
In the ’70s and ’80s, Paul Fayrewether fronted the Cleveland-based band Fayrewether, and the band became known for its renditions of songs by Genesis and Alex Harvey. Fayrewether, who currently lives in the suburbs and doesn’t play live often, brings his group known for its theatrical performances back to to House of Blues. Doors open at 7 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
Monster Energy AMA Supercross
Huntington Bank Field will transform into a motocross course as the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship comes to town.
100 Alfred Lerner Way, 440-891-5000, huntingtonbankfield.com.
Record Store Day 2026
The Vinyl Groove will celebrate Record Store in grand fashion. XCSB DJs will be on hand to play four back-to-back sets, and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck will be on hand for the event. The store will be stocked with limited-edition and exclusive vinyl pressings available in-store only. Doors open at 10 a.m.
5100 Pearl Rd., Suite 208, 440-439-8371, thevinylgrooverecords.com.
Rikets
The nu-metal band that formed nearly 20 years comes to Globe Iron. During its heyday, the group opened for acts such as Korn and Breaking Benjamin. It performs at 6:30 tonight at Globe Iron.
2325 Elm St., globeironcle.com.
Dan Soder
The comedian and actor who’s gearing up for a new Netflix special that he’ll film this summer brings his Golden Retriever of Comedy tour to the Agora. Expect to hear plenty of new material. Doors open at 6 p.m.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
Vibeboost Market Vol. 2
This event that bills itself as “a market, festival, show, gathering, and experience” returns to Negative Space Gallery today and tomorrow. It’ll feature creatives, musicians, performers and vendors from a variety of backgrounds. It takes place from 2 to 9 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
1541 East 38th St., 216-470-6092, instagram.com/vibeboostmarket/.
Max Wareham & the National Bluegrass Team
Max Wareham, the Boston-based banjoist and longtime member of the Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, brings his own band to G.A.R. Hall in Peninsula. He’ll play a set with his backing musicians and then lead a bluegrass jam. It all starts at 8 p.m.
1785 Main Street, Peninsula, 330-657-2528, thepeninsulafoundation.org.
SUN 04/19
Cleveland Women’s Orchestra
Pianist Angelin Chang joins the Cleveland Women’s Orchestra as it plays pieces by Sarah Hegenderfer, Franck and Ravel at this concert that takes place at 3:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall.
11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
Floetry
The R&B/spoken-word group returns from a ten-year hiatus for this tour that includes tonight’s show at the State Theatre. Soul singers Raheem DeVaughn and Teedra Moses will join the group for its performance. The show begins at 7 p.m.
1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Monsters vs. Grand Rapids Griffins
The Monsters take on the Grand Rapids Griffins at 3 p.m. today at Rocket Arena. It’s Fan Salute Day, so expect plenty of giveaways. Also, kids qualify for special Monsters meals that go for just $7.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
Yarn
This New York-based alt-country act put horns and a gospel choir on its twangy new album, Saturday Night Sermon. The tour in support of the release brings it to the Happy Dog tonight at 7.
5801 Detroit Ave., 216-651-9474, happydogcleveland.com.
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