DJ & Dance This Weekend
World Fighting Championships
Sat., Feb. 23DJ & Dance
For the first time in nearly five years, mixed martial arts will return to Hard Rock Live tonight at 6:30 as World Fighting Championships 99 comes to the venue. In one of the main fights, Cleveland's JT Miller will take on Chicago native PJ Cajigas. Miller is a former Cleveland State wrestler from world-renowned Strong Style MMA. In the co-main event, Cleveland's Frank Caraballo will fight Toledo's Antonio Castillo Jr. A slew of other bouts will take place tonight too. You must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets start at $35. (Niesel)
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Matthew Ball
Sun., Feb. 24DJ & Dance
An attorney who became a musician, Ball's playing has earned him a rabid following on YouTube. He gives a free concert at 2 p.m. today at the Lakewood Public Library. Ball, who plays tunes from the '20s, '30s and '40s, has posted YouTube vidoes that have received more than four million views. Expect to hear American standards like "In the Mood," "Ain't Misbehavin'," "When the Saints Go Marching In," "Basin Street Blues," and more. (Niesel)
Bob Marley Tribute by the Ark Band/Carlos Jones & Mark Hunter
Fri., Feb. 22, 8 p.m.DJ & Dance
$12 ADV, $15 DOS
Badfish/Bumpin' Uglies/Roots of Creation
Fri., Feb. 22, 8 p.m.DJ & Dance
The thing about the Sublime tribute band Badfish is that they perfectly encapsulate the vision set forth by Sublime's singer, the late Bradley Nowell, back in the day. While putting their own twist on certain songs, the band members keep the energetic spirit of Sublime alive, all while proferring the music to younger generations and new fans alike. They formed in 2001 at the University of Rhode Island, and it's been a wild ride ever since. Each time they come around to the region, they seem to be bolder and more invigorated. Seven or eight years ago, they were a slimmed-down version of themselves playing smaller bars around Ohio, including a long-gone Blue Gator in Athens. A frontman change in 2007 opened up their sound and ensured that there was no slowing down for these guys. (Eric Sandy) $25 ADV, $30 DOS
Forest Green Overgrow/forage & wander/Steadyfire/Northern Weather (in the Locker Room)
Sat., Feb. 23, 7 p.m.DJ & Dance
$10
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