THU 01/16
Disney on Ice: Let’s Dance
Disney’s annual ice skating event returns to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse for a multi-night stand that continues from today through Sunday. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7.
1 Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Hahn Plays Brahms
Violin virtuoso Hilary Hahn joins the Cleveland Orchestra at Mandel Concert Hall to play one of her signature works: Brahms’s exquisite Violin Concerto. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., and performances take place tomorrow and Saturday as well.
11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
Adrienne Iapalucci
Comedian Adrienne Iapalucci won the first ever People’s Choice award at the New York Comedy Festival and made her debut on NBC’s Last Comic Standing. She has since appeared on Netflix Degenerates S2, Netflix’s Best of 2020 Stand-Up, Comedy Central’s This Week at the Comedy Cellar and The Late Show with David Letterman. She performs tonight at 7 at Hilarities, where she has shows scheduled through Saturday.
2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.
Life of Pi
A 16-year-old boy takes refuge on a lifeboat in the middle of the Pacific Ocean in this play that’s based on the best-selling book by the same name. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at Connor Palace, where performances continue through Jan. 26.
1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Peter Mulvey
The singer-songwriter who started his career at Marquette University and then busked in Boston to develop his musical chops performs at 8 p.m. at the Beachland Tavern. He released his first demo back in 1992 and has kept at it ever since. Local singer-songwriter Charlie Mosbrook opens.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
Squash in the Land
The top professional men’s and women’s squash players will compete in this tournament that takes place on an all-glass court in the Outcalt Theatre. The tournament started earlier this week at venues around town; the Outcalt Theatre hosts the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals. Matches begin at 5 p.m. today and continue through Sunday.
1407 Euclid Ave, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
FRI 01/17
Hairspray Presented by the Millennial Theatre Project
The Millennial Theatre Project takes on the musical based on the John Waters film about a teen who just wants to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at the Akron Civic Theatre, where performances continue through Jan. 26.
182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com.
TK Kirkland
When rapper 50 Cent needed a comic for the video release of his hit record “Window Shopper,” he called upon TK Kirkland, a guy who’s known as the “gangsta of comedy.” Kirkland has worked as a host on BET’s Mad Sports and appeared numerous times on Comicview. Given the breadth of his work, Kirkland is clearly comfortable on stage and has a natural ability to sustain a conversation. He performs tonight at 7 and 9:30 at the Funny Bone, where he has shows scheduled through Sunday.
1148 Main Ave., 216-696-4677, cleveland.funnybone.com.
Ernie Krivda
A 2009 recipient of the Cleveland Arts Prize award for lifetime achievement in music, local sax man Ernie Krivda has performed with acts such as Ella Fitzgerald, Buddy DeFranco and David Sanborn, Krivda has also won the Jazz Legends award from the Tri-C Jazz Festival and a Community Partnership of Arts and Culture Fellowship. He comes to the Treelawn Social Club tonight at 8.
15335 Waterloo Rd, 216-677-8733, thetreelawn.com.
Pinkertones
This Weezer tribute act revisits the band’s catalog from the ’90s, when it was at the peak of its popularity. Weezer, which famously signed to Geffen Records in 1993, had a huge hit out of the gates with the release of its debut, known as the Blue Album. That album contained infectious hits such as “Buddy Holly,” “Undone —The Sweater Song” and “Say It Ain’t So.” Expect to hear those tracks and more when the Pinkertones play at 7 p.m. at Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood. Like Tyrants opens.
13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com.
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. third Friday of every month.
1300 West 78th St., 78thstreetstudios.com.
SAT 01/18
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.
Disfuntkional with Special Guest DJ Kemit
Once a member of the hip-hop group Arrested Development, Kemit is also a well known DJ in celebrity circles, having played private deejay sets for Prince, Jane Fonda, Janet, Jackson, Steve Harvey, Jermaine Dupri and Brian Michael Cox. Kemit, who tends to play classic soul and soulful house music, spins at 9 p.m. at Crobar. Andre Leone, Le Mew, MIKEONE and Red Tailed Hawk Luna share the bill.
3244 St. Clair, 216-771-4727, crobar1921.com.
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.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Renowned conductors Arnie Roth and Eric Roth lead a 100-piece orchestra that plays scores by Nobuo Uematsu, Mitsuto Suzuki and Masashi Hamauzu. The show will also feature high-definition video created just for the concert. The event begins at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre.
1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Pat McGann
The comedian brings his Keep Going tour to the Hanna Theatre. McGann, who began touring as the opening act for Sebastian Maniscalco, has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Tonight’s show starts at 8.
2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Plush Party
Every third Saturday of each month between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Cleveland Museum of Art hosts this event that offers 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. Admission is free.
11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org.
Rumpke Mountain Boys
Part of the popular jamgrass scene, the Rumpke Mountain Boys, a self-described “trashgrass” band out of Cincinnati, come to the Beachland Ballroom as they celebrate their 25th anniversary. KrisB’s Midnight Railroad and Hunter Skeen & the Forerunners open. The show begins at 8 p.m.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
SUN 01/19
The 48th Annual Celebration of the Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Pastor Mavin L. Winans will perform as part of this event honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Tri-C scholarship winners who embody King Jr.’s work will perform as well. The event takes place at 5:30 p.m. at the State Theatre.
1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
2025 Lorain County Region Scholastic Art Exhibit and Awards
This exhibit draws from public, parochial, and private middle and high schools from Lorain, Erie, and Huron Counties. An artists’ reception takes place today from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery located at Lorain Community College.
1005 North Abbe Rd., Elyria, 440-366-4040, lorainccc.edu.
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert
The Cleveland Orchestra’s associate conductor Daniel Reith leads this Martin Luther King Jr. celebration that features soprano Laquita Mitchell and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Chorus, an all-volunteer community chorus directed by Dr. William Henry Caldwell. Aseelah Shareef, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Karamu House, will be the evening’s host. It takes place at 7 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall.
11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
Rubblebucket
A jam band that regularly swings through Cleveland, Rubblebucket returns to the Beachland Tavern tonight at 8. The group released its debut album, Roses’s Dream, way back in 2008 and has toured clubs and the festival circuit ever since. Singer-songwriter Hannah Mohan opens.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
MON 01/20
Cavaliers vs. Phoenix Suns
As part of a special Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, the Cavs take on the Phoenix Suns today at 3:30 p.m. at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Suns have struggled this year as the chemistry between the team’s Big Three (Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal) just hasn’t been there.
1 Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
As part of the Rock Hall’s free celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and King’s “I Have A Dream Speech” on loop in the Forest City Theatre. In addition, Don Cornelius’s “Soul Train” will play all day in Foster Theater, and Rainey Dance, the Fleshman Singers and Esther Fitz will perform. Additionally, the Rock Hall will be open for expanded hours; it’ll open at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., 216-515-8444, rockhall.com.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
At this free day-long event that takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Cleveland Museum of Art will show how passages of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s writings and speeches shed light on the museum’s collection and create a work of art inspired by his legacy. In addition, admission to the ticketed Picasso and Paper exhibition will be free.
11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History will offer free admission for this Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. The event will feature a series of posters featuring King’s inspiring quotations and historical photographs of his visits to Cleveland. There will be a special “Share Your Dream” board where guests can add their own aspirations and reflections to a collaborative art installation. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1 Wade Oval Dr., 216-231-4600, cmnh.org.
MLK Community Open House & Day of Music
From 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall and Reinberger Chamber Hall, this free event will feature performances by community ensembles throughout the building and hands-on activities. The day’s lineup includes the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus, Blakk Jakk Dance Collective, Tiamoyo Chorale, the Stix Quintet, DJ Lily Jade, the Dance Centre and students from Cleveland Orchestra Learning Programs. Tickets are not required.
11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
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This article appears in Dec 18-31, 2024.
