THU 02/20
Adès Conducts Adès
Thomas Adès conducts the Cleveland Orchestra as it takes on 20th-century masterworks by Sibelius and Saariaho. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall, where a second performance takes place at the same time on Saturday.
11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
The Color and the Shape, the Mark and the Make — Installation by Jonah Jacobs, Paintings by Eric Rippert and Sean Wheeler
The three artists included in this exhibit “explore the interplay of color, shape, texture and mark-making in compelling ways.” The exhibit opens today at Stocker Center at Lorain Community College. The reception takes place from 4 to 7 p.m.
1005 North Abbe Rd., Elyria, 440-366-4040, lorainccc.edu.
Fairview
This play performed by Cleveland State University students centers on an African-American family as they prepare for a birthday dinner for their grandmother. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at the Helen, where performances continue through March 2.
1407 Euclid Ave, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Fat Ham
This Pulitzer Prize-winning play that centers on family secrets and “scandalous generational trauma” comes to the Allen Theatre. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30, and performances continue through Feb. 23.
1407 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Leave the Door Open
Young Turkish boys Ahmet and Nesuhi Ertegün, both of whom would go on to become music industry titans, struggle against racial discrimination by drawing on the power of jazz in this film that shows tonight at 7 at the Rock Hall.
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., 216-515-8444, rockhall.com.
Parade
A dramatization of the 1913 trial of Jewish American Leo Frank, this musical won a Tony for Best Revival of a Musical. It comes to Connor Palace as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30, and performances continue through Feb. 23.
1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Peter and the Starcatcher
A dozen actors portray more than 100 characters in this Peter Pan prequel based on a novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Great Lakes Theatre presents the play, and the performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Hanna Theatre, where performances continue through March 2.
2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Waitress
This musical based on the 2007 indie film features music and lyrics from pop singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles. A collaboration with the Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre programt, it’s at Beck Center for the Arts on Thursdays through Sundays until March 9. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30.
17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-2540, beckcenter.org.
FRI 02/21
Beast Killer Release Party
A self-described “loud and heavy punk rock duo,” locally based Beast Killer started more than a decade ago in the punk/hardcore group, the Goonz, which later changed its name to Rival Knives. They then started Americana/rock act Brave Bones, which put out three albums before dissolving during the pandemic. Beast killer has been going strong for years now, and the band plays a release party tonight at 8 at the Foundry in Old Brooklyn.
4256 Pearl Rd., 440-637-5483, foundryconcertclub.com.
Kevin Bozeman
Comedian Kevin Bozeman likes to joke about the mundane. “I got one thing out of college,” he likes to say. “Bad credit.” His problems are everyone’s problems. He has trouble with women and issues with his finances. Expect him to touch on social issues too, as he’s made fun of the fact that there aren’t any “brothers” in auto racing. He performs tonight at 7and 9:45 at Hilarities, where he has shows scheduled through Sunday.
4035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.
Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks
The New York Knicks, a team that some pundits picked to win the Eastern Conference, come to Rocket Arena to take on the Cavs. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
Chamber Music in the Galleries: Linking Legacies
Artists and faculty from Case Western Reserve University’s historical performance program and musicians from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and from the Music Settlement will perform as part of this special concert that takes place at 6 p.m. at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org.
Cleveland Auto Show
Featuring concept, pre-production and production vehicles from many of the world’s top auto manufacturers, the Cleveland Auto Show returns to the I-X Center. The massive event occupies nearly 1.2-million square feet and features exhibits, vehicle giveaways and a classic car competition. Today’s hours are 5 to 10 p.m., and the show continues through March 2. Consult the website for a complete schedule and for ticket prices. Parking is free.
1 I-X Center Dr., 216-676-6000, ixcenter.com.
Cleveland Beerfest
Vendors will serve up samples of beer, hard seltzer and cocktails at this annual event that returns to the Huntington Convention Center. The event takes place today at 7 p.m. and tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.
500 Lakeside Ave., 216-928-1600, clevelandbeerfest.com.
Filter
A former touring guitarist with Nine Inch Nails, Richard Patrick brings his alternative rock band back to the town where it originally formed. Filter had a hit right out of the gates with its debut, 1995’s Short Bus, which featured the industrial-minded hit “Hey Man Nice Shot.” The group performs tonight at 7 at House of Blues.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
Get Shorty 2025
The Cleveland International Film Festival hosts this special event that allows attendees to cast their votes for the short films they think should play at the upcoming CIFF49. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Mimi Ohio Theatre.
1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
History on Tap
The National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame has partnered with the Western Reserve Historical Society for this special History on Tap that takes place from 5 to 9 pm at the Cleveland History Center. A celebration of Black History Month, the event will feature stagewear from Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick and the O’Jays along with rare photographs and artifacts from Leo’s Casino and the Rhythm & Blues Legends Collection.
10825 East Blvd., 216-721-5722, wrhs.org.
Iliza: The Get Ready Tour
An award-winning comedian, actor, writer, producer and author,Iliza Shlesinger brings her Get Ready tour to the State Theatre tonight at 7. To date, she’s released six very popular Netflix specials.
1519 Euclid Avenue, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Jessica Kirson
The comedian, actress and producer who often makes fun of her Jewish heritage and jokes about ethnic stereotypes in general performs at 7 p.m. at the Agora.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
Lit & Fuel
The ’90s rock acts bring their co-headlining tour to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. Lit had a big hit back in the ’90s with the tune “My Own Worst Enemy,” a catchy pop-punk number. Fuel also rose to popularity in the ’90s thanks to ballads such as 1996’s “Shimmer.” The concert begins at 8 p.m.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
The Princess Bride
Tonight at 7:30 at Mandel Concert Hall, the Cleveland Orchestra performs the entire musical score live-to-picture for this special screening of The Princess Bride.
11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.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.
Mark Whitfield Trio
The New York-based jazz guitarist who’s played with the likes of Chris Botti, Jimmy Smith and Christian McBride brings his trio to Market Garden Brewery. He plays at 7:30 tonight and tomorrow night.
1947 West 25th St., 216-621-4000, marketgardenbrewery.com.
Yu Rock
Local DJ and music aficionado Stanislav Zabic hosts this special event at the Slovenian National Home. At 6 p.m., he’ll give a talk on historical overview of how rock ‘n’ roll got into Yugoslavia and how it transformed throughout the years. A dance party follows the talk and goes until midnight.
6417 St. Clair Avenue, 216-361-5115, slovenianhome.com.
SAT 02/22
The Bay Village Women’s Club 55th Annual Antiques & Vintage Show
More than 30 vendors will be on hand to sell clothing, jewelry, home decor and toys at this annual antique and vintage show that takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow at Bay Village High School. Tickets cost $5.
29230 Wolf Rd., Bay Village, facebook.com/bayvillagewomensclub.
Joe Bonamassa
The blues guitarist who has delivered 28 No. 1 Billboard blues albums returns to the State Theatre tonight at 8. Bonamassa promises to play a mix of new tracks and classic hits at the show, part of a lengthy tour that leads up to an appearance on the Keeping the Blues Alive cruise in March.
1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Brite Winter 2025
The annual music and arts festival returns. This year, the event will take over the East Bank of the Flats. It begins at 1 p.m. DJ E-V will headline the event and perform under a disco ball, and local acts such as Chelsea Pastel, Da Land Brass Band and Will Cherry share the bill. Nearly 30 local acts will perform at the event, which will feature three outdoor areas and two indoor areas.
britewinter.com.
Hadestown
The Tony-winning play that centers on two mythic tales (one that concerns Orpheus and Eurydice and one that centers on King Hades and his wife Persephone) comes to EJ Thomas Hall in Akron as part of the Broadway in Akron series. Performances take place at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.
198 Hill St., Akron, 330-972-7570, ejthomashall.com.
Mersiv & Inzo
The duo performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Agora. A DJ and producer out of Denver, Mersiv plays electronic music characterized by heavy bass, and INZO plays progressive house and electro. OPIUO, Zen Selekta, Daggz and Seth David open. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
Our Story, Our Song
Cleveland International Film Festival presents a special program of films for Black History Month. The day-long event begins at 2 p.m. at Cleveland Heights High School and will include screenings of Mr. Soul, God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines, Step and the Oscar-nominated Soundtrack to a Coup d’etat. An after-party takes place at 7 p.m. at CLE Urban Winery.
2194 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, 216-371-3344, clevelandfilm.org.
Paula Poundstone
The veteran comedian who hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me performs tonight at 8 at the Mimi Ohio Theatre.
1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
The Ike Reilly Assassination
The veteran singer-songwriter performs tonight at 8 at the Treelawn. Reilly is the subject of anew documentary film, Don’t Turn Your Back on Friday Night, that chronicles his remarkable career. The wordsmith who worked for years as a doorman before embarking on his musical career takes the stage at 8 p.m. Tomorrow night, he hits the Westside Bowl in Youngstown.
15335 Waterloo Rd, 216-677-8733, thetreelawn.com.
Songs for a New World
The first musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown, is “a moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices that we make,” as it’s put in a press release. Performances take place at 7 p.m. today and at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Cirigliano Studio Theatre located in the Stocker Center at Lorain Community College.
1005 North Abbe Rd., Elyria, 440-366-4040, lorainccc.edu.
SUN 02/23
Cabin Fever Market
This event that takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. at Hale Farm & Village features handmade goods from local artisans. The Village Marketplace will also feature products made at Hale Farm & Village.
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Newton Falls, 330-666-3711, halefarm.org.
Cavaliers vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Led by guard Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies are one of the better teams in the Western Conference. They play the Cavs tonight at 7:30 at Rocket Arena.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
CIM Organ Studio
Musicians from the Cleveland Institute of Music present an afternoon recital of works for solo organ on the Cleveland Museum of Art’s McMyler Memorial Organ. The concert begins at 2 p.m. at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org.
Discover Weekly Cleveland
This free series at the B-Side will feature a different line-up of emerging artists and area nonprofits to promote their message to the community through song. The event takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. Continues through April 28.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland Heights, bsideliquorlounge.com.
Jokes on You
Inspired by crowd work clinicians like Dave Attell, Ian Bagg, and Big Jay Oakerson, Jokes On You makes the audience the center of the show by “pushing comics to avoid prepared material or written jokes and instead focus on organic interaction with the audience,” as it’s put in a press release about this event, which takes place tonight at 7 at Hilarities. John Bruton and Jimmie Graham host the event. Last Sunday of every month.
2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.
Make Them Suffer
This hard rock group spent last year playing sold-out shows across Australia and performing at festivals like Download and Copenhell. The current tour that brings it to the Roxy and Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood tonight supports a new self-titled album. Doors open at 6 p.m.
13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com.
Howie Mandel
Best known as the host of the game show Deal or No Deal and a judge on American’s Got Talent, chrome-domed comic Howie Mandel initially got his start as a stand-up comic. His career as a comic dates back to the late 1970s. He’s notorious for his ability to engage with patrons and come with jokes about them off the cuff. Expect him to show off his sharp wit tonight at 7:30 at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
Monsters vs. Belleville Senators
At noon today and at 7 p.m. tomorrow, the Monsters take on the Belleville Senators at Rocket Arena.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
Ólafsson and Wang in Recital
Yuja Wang and Víkingur Ólafsson team up for this recital that finds them playing works by Schubert, Rachmaninoff, Arvo Pärt and John Adams. The concert takes place at 3 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall.
11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
Marc Lee Shannon & My Other Brothers
Local singer-songwriter Marc Lee Shannon, a veteran local musician who played in Michael Stanley’s Resonators for 25 years, and his band of “brothers” just recorded their first album together, My Other Brothers, a terrific roots rock record with a strong Midwestern feel to it. Shannon comes to the Music Box Supper Club, where he’ll play some tunes from the release. Local singer-songwriter Kristine Jackson opens. The show starts at 5 p.m.
1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
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This article appears in Jan 30 – Feb 12, 2025.