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10 Things Going on in Cleveland this Weekend (February 7 - 9)

By Anne Nickoloff on Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 5:03 pm

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It's the last weekend before Valentine's festivities creep up, so take advantage of Cleveland before ooey-gooey couples swarm the city.

Weekend highlights include a two-day Beatles tribute festival, an illusionist show, and a manly Valentine's Day shopping opportunity (only for the manliest of men). On top of that, catch some comedy, catch some music, catch a couple of brewskis.

Take your pick from our selection, or take the road less traveled (just be careful that it's not too icy).

Enjoy yourselves.

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10 Things Going on in Cleveland this Weekend (February 7 – 9)

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The MIX series at the Cleveland Museum of Art aims to do something new every month, served with a side of music and cocktails. This month’s theme is “Create." There will be a cooking demonstration by Cleveland chef Douglas Katz, an original composition created and played by Baldwin Wallace students, and painting demonstrations you can participate in. You can even design or write a page for Miser Magazine. Oh yeah, and did we mention cocktails are involved? The festivities start at 5 tonight and run until 9. Admission is $7 in advance and $9 at the door. (Trenholme)

On Feb. 7, 1964, the Beatles came to the States and became an overnight sensation. Their appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show broke all kinds of records and just about everyone in the country instantly knew the names of the Fab Four. Today, downtown Kent pays tribute to the Beatles with the two-day Kent BeatleFest. The event marks the 50th anniversary of Beatlemania with free performances by Beatle and British Invasion tribute acts. The bands will play tonight at 12 downtown clubs. Admission is free. Tomorrow night, the tribute act Hard Days Night performs at 8 at the Kent Stage. Those tickets are $15. (Niesel) kentbeatlefest.com.

Erin Foley brings her sardonic wit to the Grog Shop tonight; she’s actually pretty funny. Anything is on the table for her, and her often harsh yet hilarious takes on matters concerning her health, gluten-free diets and everyday life will make you genuinely laugh. She’s appeared on Conan and Chelsea Lately and was recently named to their list of favorite female comedians. She also makes Jim Carey-like faces. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the show, and it all starts at 7:30. (Liz Trenholme)

A noted voiceover artist who can be heard in more than 50 TV shows and movies (including the SpongeBob SquarePants movie, for which he provided the voice of many characters), Joshua Seth is also a famous illusionist. His one-man show Beyond Belief: An Intimate Evening of Psychological Illusion arrives tonight for a month-long run. According to the press release hyping his appearance, the show “combines thought reading, magic and some good old-fashioned showmanship to create an atmosphere of mystery and laughter that will absolutely astonish you.” We’ll see about that. The show takes place tonight at 7 and 9:30 at Playhouse Square’s Second Stage. Tickets are $22. (Niesel)

Running outside in the winter sucks. You’ve got the snow. You’ve got the ice. You’ve got the cold. So the 12th annual Tackle the Tower stair climb provides a good fix for running addicts. The event, which takes place this morning at 8:45 at Galleria & Tower at Erieview, features both a fun walk and a timed run up some 37 flights of stairs. Participants can compete in teams too. Registration costs $20 in advance, $25 on the day of the race. (Niesel)

Sure, it's easy to go on autopilot when shopping for a woman on Valentine's Day. You can just buy chocolate, flowers and jewelry. Done. But what about men? Men want to be shown love, despite their rough and tumble exteriors. Today at Mahall's from noon to 6 p.m. check out the Manly Mart Valentine's Show. Does your sweet dude have a sweet beard? Get him a beard trimming kit. Does he have artisanal alcoholism? Pick him up a brewing kit. Get all these things and more, including comics, records and other hand-made goods. While you're there, Mahall's will be open for bowling, drinks and food. (Stoops)

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Anne Nickoloff

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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