Pablo Francisco Headlines the Cleveland Improv When: Thu., June 2, 7-9 p.m., Fri., June 3, 7:30-9 & 10-11:30 p.m., Sat., June 4, 7-8:30 & 9:30-11 p.m. and Sun., June 5, 7-8:30 p.m. Phone: 216-696-4677 Price: $20 clevelandimprov.com/ComedyClub/751c5ad7-fc92-4d78-a0ef-b7942a2d898a/Calendar/Cleveland_Improv Pablo Francisco will rock the house with screams of laughter at the Cleveland Improv in Cleveland, OH June 2nd – 5th. Pablo’s fans will have an opportunity to catch a glimpse of some hilarious new material as he prepares to shoot a new one hour comedy special entitled “Here We Go Again.”Euclid Farmers’ Market When: Starts June 3. Fridays, 3-6:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 7 Phone: 216-289-8578 Email: cmc@thecoralcompany.com shoreculturalcentre.com/EuclidFarmersMarket Northeast Ohio farmers offer produce ranging from apples, peaches, grapes, and berries to sweet corn, cucumbers, and squash. Some are organic, and ALL are homegrown. Produce is not the only treat on hand: local bakers and crafters will sell cookies, candy apples, candles, and natural body products such as soaps and lotions. Singer-songwriter Bill Hatch performs the second Friday of every month from 4-6 PM.Ru Paul’s Drag Race When: Fri., June 3 At an event hosted by Michelle Visage, “queen of the divas,” eight of your fan favorites and top performers from RuPaul’s Drag Race will grace the stage at the Cleveland Agora for a night you’ll never forget. If you’re not familiar with the show, RuPaul’s Drag Race follows 13 drag queens as they compete for the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar,” a headlining spot on the Absolut Tour, a lifetime supply of Kryolan makeup and a cash prize of $75,000. So you won’t want to miss the reigning queens when they rule over the Agora tonight at 9. Tickets are $37.50.Walk All Over Waterloo When: Fri., June 3 June’s first Friday marks the last Walk All Over Waterloo before the neighborhood’s annual Waterloo Arts Fest at the end of the month. An early preview of sorts, the event includes the opening of several exhibitions, including the annual Waterloo Arts Fest Juried Exhibition, Frank Lanza’s photographs at Space: ROCK, Annmarie Suglio’s Interlude at Praxis Fiber Workshop, local photography by Stephen Bivens at Phone Gallery, Loren Naji presents ZENITH at his Satellite Gallery and Marcel Duchamp’s (not THAT Marcel Duchamp – this one’s from Akron) Readymade exhibition at Loren Naji’s Art Lounge. Also, you’ll have another opportunity to view Hilary Gent’s Properties of Water at the Maria Neil Art Project. There’s plenty more to see and do throughout the neighborhood. June’s Walk All Over Waterloo takes place from 5 to 10 p.m. today. Free.Art & Wine Festival When: Sat., June 4 Now in its tenth year, Kent’s Art & Wine Festival, which takes place today from noon until 10 p.m. at the Hometown Bank Plaza and the surrounding sections of North Water and West Main Streets, has become a summer staple. A $20 ticket includes a commemorative wine tasting glass and ten taste tickets to be redeemed at several featured Ohio wineries, including Barrel Run Crossing of Rootstown, Gervasi Vineyard of Canton, Grape & Granary of Akron, Troutman Vineyards of Wooster, Maize Valley of Hartville, It’s Your Winery of Medina, McAlpine Meadery of Beach City and the Winery at Wolf Creek of Norton. This year’s featured artists will showcase painting, stained glass, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture and fabric. The food options include offerings from the local artisan cheese shop, Kent Cheesemonger, as well as local sweets, ice cream and popcorn. Local singer-songwriters such as Randy Horvath, Diana Chittester, Ian Penter and Brent Kirby are slated to perform. (Niesel) facebook.com/KentArtAndWineFestivalBal Ingénieux When: Sat., June 4 A tribute to the Kokoon Arts Club parties of the early 20th century, Bal Ingénieux, which takes place tonight at the Tenk Building, serves as a fundraiser for Ingenuity, the annual arts festival that takes place in September. The aerial artist group Sokol Aerial Circus will be on hand as will a variety of vendors including Soulcraft Woodshop, Storehouse Tea, Six Shooter Coffee, Tidal Cool and Clara Manfredi. There will be raffles, a silent auction and a costume contest. The Ernie Krivda Quartet, a local jazz group, will perform along with Angie Haze Project, Lost State of Franklin, Michelle Gaw and Bakers Basement. Locally based DJ P Stoops will main the turntables at the end of the night. Guests are encouraged to come in costume – although it’s not required. Tickets are available at two levels. VIPs ($150) gain access at 6 p.m. and receive complimentary valet parking, dinner, an open bar and exclusive entertainment. Patrons ($35) gain access at 9 p.m. and receive a drink ticket as well as a dessert buffet. Tickets to the event are available at bal2016.eventbrite.com.Bill Maher When: Sat., June 4 Unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered Bill Maher 34 Emmy nominations for his work on Politically Incorrect and HBO’s Real Time, and now is your opportunity to laugh with him live at Connor Palace. Known for stripping down politics to its core, Maher keeps it real, hilarious and just a little bit politically incorrect. Don’t miss him tonight at 7:30 at Connor Palace. Tickets are $50.Gallipoli When: Sun., June 5 Directed by Peter Weir, this 1980s Australian new wave classic features Mel Gibson in his prime. The film follows two idealistic sprinters in 1915 Australia who decide to enlist in the British army to fight during the First World War; their enlistment ultimately sends them to the Gallipoli peninsula in what is now Turkey. The movie screens tonight at 6:30 at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque. Tickets are $9.To the Orchard When: Fri., June 3, 8-10 p.m., Sat., June 4, 8-10 p.m. and Sun., June 5, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Phone: 216.302.8856 Email: playwrightslocal@gmail.com Price: $15 Adults | $12 Seniors | $10 Students playwrightslocal.org/to-the-orchard Playwrights Local 4181 announces the world premiere of Les Hunter’s “To the Orchard.” In this contemporary drama, college student Rachel Bergman reveals her sexual identity to her Orthodox Jewish father, who also is struggling with his own hidden past. In coming to terms with each other, the pair must reconcile the conflicting pulls of tradition and desire. Directed by Dale Heinen, “To the Orchard” is currently a finalist for the Jewish Plays Project’s 2016 national contest. The play runs May 27-June 5 at Waterloo Arts and June 10-12 at Dobama Theatre. Tickets are available at http://playwrightslocal.org/to-the-orchard/Philly Weeden When: Sun., June 5 Award winning author, playwright, screenwriter and keynote speaker, Philly Weeden comes to Playhouse Square for a night unplugged. With two books under his belt and one on the way, Weeden has mastered the art of book writing as well as playwriting; his hit play, If You Knew Better You’d Do Better, featured all local Clevelanders with no acting experience, a decision that no doubt demonstrates Weeden’s love for the city. With a pension for humor and thought-provoking dialogue, Weeden is a speaker not to be missed tonight. He talks today at 5 p.m. at the Hanna Theatre. Tickets are $25.
