Friday, Feb. 13: OgreFest – The only thing better than beer is high potent beer. That’s why we look forward to the Brew Kettle’s Ogrefest. This year’s installment marks the 11th year that the Strongsville brewery and restaurant has hosted the affair. Most of the beers are more than 10 percent alcohol and several barrel-aged beers will be served. We advise drinking with caution as the potent beers can really knock you on your ass. The event kicks off today and lasts through Feb. 22. (Niesel)
Friday, Feb. 13: Chocolate Delights – ’Tis the season for chocolates and sweet stuff, and tonight at Bliss, an event hosted by our fine friends at the local promotion company Contrast High, you can sample an array of chocolates — and have a few drinks while you’re at. The event begins at 8 at Mapleside Farms. The $30 ticket ($50 for two) includes six chocolate tastings, two complimentary drinks and entertainment. (Niesel) Photo via Facebook.
Friday, Feb. 13: Dance Your Heart Out – Locally based Cattitude Vintage is paying homage to the ’90s tonight with Groove Is In the Heart: A ’90s Dance Party at Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood. The event is a followup to last year’s party and admission is only $2. DJ White Rims (Darryl Dickerson), MC Uster (Marcia Custer) and WRUW’s Rachel H (Ravage Hunt) will provide the tunes, and Mahall’s will serve up special ’90s-themed cocktails for the evening. The cocktails will be named after “famous ’90s couples,” so we’re guessing you’ll be able to order a Kurt and Courtney, a Justin and Britney or a Gavin and Gwen. Vintage clothing, focusing on ’90s styles, will be on sale. It starts at 9 p.m. (Niesel)
Saturday, Feb. 14 : Cupid Undie Run – You gotta be either crazy or really tough to participate in today’s Cupid’s Undie Run in your skivvies. It’s bound to be freezing cold, so the faster you can complete the 1-mile-ish run, the better off you’ll be. The event serves as a charity event too, raising money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation. The party gets going at noon at the South Side in Tremont. Runners step off at 2:30 p.m. and the party continues until 4. Registration is $55. (Niesel)
Saturday, Feb. 14: Monster Jam – Feld Motor Sports’ More Monster Jam, a tour that features some of the best-known monster truck drivers in the country, arrives at Quicken Loans Arena today for its annual competition. The show has a brand-new concept and will include the debut of two new competition vehicles — extreme Monster Jam Speedsters and Monster Jam ATVs. That’s fine with Bailey Shea Williams, who drives the popular-with-the-kids Scooby Doo truck. Though she grew up doing dance and gymnastics, she rode ATVs as a kid. “I was a closet tomboy,” says Williams, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was a child and was told she wouldn’t live long. “I hated being a girlie girl and dressing up. I started racing when I turned 15 and everyone thought I was a boy so I changed to a girlie girl that day. As soon as I switched to a male sport, that’s when I became a girl.” She’ll be making her Monster Jam debut. The event takes place today at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and tomorrow at 1 and 6 p.m. Tickets start at $20 for adults. (Niesel) Photo by James Jones.
Saturday, Feb. 14: Orchid Mania – Is winter starting to get to you? It’s starting to get to all of us. Maybe Orchidmania at the Cleveland Botanical Garden is the cure. Stop by today and tomorrow from noon to 5 p.m. for the Greater Cleveland Orchid Society Show and Sale. You’ll also have an opportunity to meet Cleveland-based artist Angelica Pozo, who currently has an exhibition of orchid-themed, ceramic relief tiles. Her exhibition, titled Orchidaceae, runs through Sunday, March 15, in the Guren Gallery at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. The exhibition, as well as the Orchid Society Show and Sale, is free with general admission: adults, $11; children ages 3 to 12, $6; free for kids under 3. (Josh Usmani)
Saturday, Feb. 14: The Sweet Stuff – n one of her routines, burlesque dancer Lilly Rascal strips to the Coaster’s groovy tune “Down in Mexico,” shaking her ass and doing the splits as she teases the crowd. It’s a good example of what a terrific dancer she is. Rascal, who also does a bit of modeling, headlines tonight’s fourth annual Sweetheart Showcase. Contortionist Apathy Angel, an actress who’s had roles in several films, will be on hand as will Bella Sin, Rubi Solitaire and Doll Bambino. Abby Downton hosts. The event starts at 9 p.m. at the Beachland Ballroom and tickets range from $17 to $30. (Niesel)
Sunday, Feb. 15: Bewitching Imagery – The latest exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art, The Novel and the Bizzare: Salvator Rosa’s Scenes of Witchcraft, is a group of four paintings that were created in Florence at the Medici court, and reflects both Florentine traditions and a more contemporary interest in witchcraft. A collection of 16th- and 17th-century prints and drawings of occult imagery, as well as other examples of Rosa’s work from the museum’s permanent collection, will offer visual and conceptual context. The exhibit opens today. General admission to the museum and this exhibition is free. (Usmani) Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Sunday, Feb. 15: Matinee Match-Up – If the entertainment value of your live basketball events hinges on the team’s victory, today’s your day to go see the Cleveland State University Vikings. They take on University of Illinois-Chicago in a 3 p.m. Horizon League matinee matchup at the Wolstein Center. UIC is at the bottom of the barrel in the Horizon League, but they’re playing for their pride, folks! Plus, the college basketball season is winding down and you’ve got limited opportunities to catch these Vikes in action. After a bumpy start, Gary Waters’ squad has taken control of the Horizon League and have been one of the most dominant teams in the country (in terms of record) in 2015. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased at Wolstein or online. (Allard) Photo via Facebook.
Sunday, Feb. 15: Kings (and Queen) of Comedy – Cleveland Comedy Jam features five of today’s comedic heavyweights, including Sommore, Tony Rock, Huggy Lowdown, Arnez J and Earthquake. Perhaps the most well-known on the roster is Sommore, the undisputed “Queen of Comedy.” The highly acclaimed veteran entertainer is considered one of America’s top comedians. She’s appeared in many films including Soul Plane, Something New and Dirty Laundry. Fellow comedian Tony Rock has been performing for 15 years now. He’s appeared in the movie Hitch and was a recurring character on Everybody Hates Chris. Huggy Lowdown is a DC-based comedian and radio personality who’s been featured on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. Arnez J is a talented actor, writer, and comedian and has been performing standup for 27 years. Last but not least is Earthquake, a.k.a. Nathaniel Stroman. Earthquake currently hosts his own radio show in New York City and has been featured in Jamie Foxx’s Comedy Central special Laffapalooza. The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets range from $60.50 to $104. (Siegel) Photo via Facebook.

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