10 Things Going on in Cleveland this Weekend (February 14 — 16)

By Anne Nickoloff on Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 4:36 pm

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Cleveland's ever-grey skies may have you down, but this weekend is chalk-full of great events sure to brighten your mood.

On tap we have the hilariously frigid Cupid Undie run, a couple of delightful winter-weather eating events, a comedian, a film, and the much-anticipated Brite Music Festival in Ohio City.

So bundle up (or strip down if you're doing the run), and get out and enjoy a few balmy 20 degree days.

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10 Things Going on in Cleveland this Weekend (February 14 – 16)

Last year was a solid year for heartland rocker Michael Stanley. The guy self-released his new album, The Ride, which came on the heels of last year's The Hang, an introspective album he's referred to as his darkest release yet. The Ride presents a much more positive perspective, something that's reflected in Stanley's more regular live appearances (last year, he held down a four-night stand at the Tangier). Expect to hear MSB favs as well as a good sampling of Stanley's solo material. Regional favorite Donnie Iris (best know for his hit "Ah! Leah!" from his 1980 album Back on the Streets) shares the bill. (Jeff Niesel)

When filmmaker Jason DaSilva is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, he decides to make a movie about his attempts to deal with the illness. The resulting film, When I Walk, was a big hit last year at Sundance. While it's difficult to watch Jason battle the illness, he falls in love during the course of the making of the movie and you can't help but hope that his illness stabilizes so he can continue living. The film screens tonight at 7 at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Tickets are $9. (Niesel)

With plans to show Cleveland the same love they've gotten from the city over the years, Red Wanting Blue will post up at the House of Blues for a two-night stand this weekend. And for those who've forgotten, Friday (the first night of the run) is Valentine's Day. The promise of romance among the audience is keen. They take the stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17 - $20. (Sandy)

The annual Chili Bowl Classic 5K provides a great relief from the winter malaise. The race, which begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Tremont, is more than just a running event. Entrants receive a long sleeve T-shirt and a post-race sample of chili. The bar inside the church will be serving up cheap suds after the race. It costs $20 ($25 on race day) to run, but you can buy a spectator pass for $5. That won't include the shirt, but it does include a sample of the chili. (Niesel) hermescleveland.com.

Amy Schumer looks like a nice Midwestern girl: in her words, "like I just milked something." But the New York City comic is anything but. Her stories always start out nice enough, but the hilarious twists the tales take land perfectly. Her casual delivery eases audiences into her surreal perspective on her love life, family and other everyday events. In support of the new season of her Comedy Central show, Inside Amy Schumer, she's bringing her Back Door Tour to the State Theatre tonight at 8. Tickets are $37.50 to $45. (Stoops)

Pegged as Cleveland's flagship outdoor arts and music festival, the fifth annual Brite Winter Fest promises to be as fun and carefree as in years past. "Playing outside" is the raison d'etre here — rain, snow or shine — and with an impressive line-up of musicians and outdoor activities, all in the heart of Ohio City, there will be fun to be had for all: fires and ice sculpting and arts and crafts and all that good winter stuff. After this polar vortex, it’s not like you’re just dying to go play outside, but bundle up and brave the wind, why donchya, if nothing else for the barrels and barrels of Christmas Ale. Admission is free and open to the public. (Christmas Ale, sadly, is not free). (Allard) britewinter.com.

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Anne Nickoloff, a blogging intern, helps produce online content for Scene Magazine. She studies English and Psychology at Case Western Reserve University, and is involved with campus media. In her free time, Anne enjoys skiing, knitting, and exploring Cleveland.

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