Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar.
THU 11/12
Apollo’s Fire Presents “Echoes Across the Atlantic” with Jeanine De Bique
Trinidadian soprano Jeanine De Bique joins Cleveland’s Apollo’s Fire for this special concert that takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Cleveland Museum of ARt.
11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org.
Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School
Founded in 2005 in a dive bar in Brooklyn, Dr. Sketchy’s has now spread to more than 100 cities around the world. Dr. Sketchy Akron, a monthly drink and draw event that takes place on the second Thursday of each month at Jilly’s Music Room in Akron, gives patrons the opportunity to “draw glamorous underground performers in an atmosphere of boozy conviviality.” The fun begins at 7 p.m.; it costs $10 to draw.
111 N Main St., Akron, 330-576-3757, jillysmusicroom.com.
Gymclassheroes. & Lupe Fiasco
Chicago-based rapper Lupe Fiasco and pop-punk sensations gymclassheroes. bring their Back to Basics co-headlining tour to the Agora. B.o.B. opens. Doors are at 6 p.m.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
Journey: Final Frontier Tour
These Rock Hall inductees haven’t produced a hit song in decads and yet they remain a major draw with Filipino singer Arnel Pineda serving as a more than capable replacement for former frontman Steve Perry. Journey brings what’s being advertised as a farewell tour to Rocket Arena. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
Little Big Town
Just nominated for a Country Music Association award for Vocal Group of the Year, this country act performs at 7 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre. The group is on tour in support of its latest effort, It’s a Dying Art, which delivered the hit ballad “Hey There Sunshine,” a somber piano-based tune.
182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com.
Private Lives
The Cleveland Play House presents this play about mismatched exes find themselves honeymooning with their new spouses on adjacent balconies. Tonight’s performance begins at 7:30 at the Outcalt Theatre, where performances continue through November 22.
1407 Euclid Ave, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Royal Illuminations
Jane Glover joins the Cleveland Orchestra for this program featuring suites from Handel’s Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at Mandel Concert Hall, where performances continue through Sunday.
11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
Daniel Sloss
The Scottish comedian who’s recorded specials for Netflix and HBO bring his latest tour, dubbed Bitter (Brand New Tour!) to the Ohio Theatre. Kai Humphries opens. The show begins at 7 p.m.
1501 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
FRI 11/13
Donna the Buffalo
The bluegrass band out of upstate New York returns to the Kent Stage. The group formed back in 1989 and has been a festival favorite over the years. Doors are at 6:30 p.m.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
Andy Grammer
The singer-songwriter performs at the Goodyear Theater in Akron. The tour supports his latest effort, Big Stupid Heart, and he recently made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
1201 East Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com.
Michael Kosta
The standup comedian who has a role in Tracy Morgan’s series The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins brings his Big Dad Energy tour to the Hanna Theatre. The event begins at 8 p.m.
2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
John Cameron Mitchell
The writer and start of the hit musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch comes to the Ohio Theatre as he celebrates the 25th anniversary of the movie with a screening as well as a Q&A. The event begins at 7 p.m.
1501 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
T Murph
A part of the Chicago comedian scene who’s done a bit of acting as well (he has a role in the Hulu show Woke), comedian T Murph performs at 7 and 9:30 tonight and at 6:30 and 9 tomorrow night at the Funny Bone.
1148 Main Ave., 216-696-4677, cleveland.funnybone.com.
Rosemary Schultz
This Nashville-based Americana artist singer-songwriter embraces folk storytelling on her new EP, which is inspired by the time she spent living in Ohio. She performs tonight at CODA.
2247 Professor Ave., 216-274-1200, danteboccuzzi.com/coda/.
Andrew Schulz: The Life Tour
Press materials for the comedian’s current tour promise that he’ll discuss current events, politics and “the beautiful chaos of creating life” at tonight’s show. He performs at 7 and 9:45 tonight and tomorrow night at Hilarities.
1519 Euclid Avenue, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
SOMBR: You Are the Reason Tour
Producer du jour Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers) is the mastermind behind this singer-songwriter, who became a sensation last year when he dropped his heralded debut, I Barely Know Her, a collection of jittery pop tunes that show off Sombr’s upper register vocals and undeniable vulnerability. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. at Rocket Arena.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
SAT 11/14
Cavaliers vs. Dallas Mavericks
The Cavs take on a Dallas Mavericks team led by superstar Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks do not have enough support for Flagg, so the Cavs should have the advantage here. The game begins at 7:30 p.m.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
Dizgo
On tour in support of its fourth studio album, Innerstate, the jam band brings its improvisational live show that mixes dance music and psychedelic rock to the Beachland Ballroom. Vibe & Direct opens.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
Jodeci
The R&B group is celebrating the 35th anniversary of Forever My Lady with this tour that comes to the State Theatre at 8 tonight.
1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
The Uncle Louie Variety Show
The comedy group brings its latest show, We Are Family, to the Hanna Theatre. The comedians explore their Italian-American heritage in sketch comedy bits, some of which include live music. The show begins at 7 p.m.
2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
SUN 11/15
Browns vs. Houston Texans
The Browns take on a Houston Texans team that has struggled to notch wins this season. The two teams go at it at 1 p.m. at Huntington Bank Field.
100 Alfred Lerner Way, 440-891-5000, huntingtonbankfield.com.
Cash Money & No Limit Tour
Once major forces in the music business, the two New Orleans-based hip-hop labels bring their tour featuring some of their biggest acts to Rocket Arena. Birdman and Master P serve as headlines and the lineup also includes Juvenile, Mannie Fresh and B.G. The concert begins at 7 p.m.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
Rocky Mountain High Experience
Singer-songwriter John Denver is no longer with us, but his spirit remains, and this show that features Denver hits such as “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” “Take Me Home Country Roads” and “Leaving on a Jet Plane” aims to capture that. The concert begins at 3 p.m.
2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
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