Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to entertainment@morningjournal.com or entertainment@news-herald.com. You must include a phone number and/or web address for publication.
Art
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents “Liturgical Textiles from Late Medieval Germany,” through Aug. 4; “Colors of Kyoto: The Seifū Yohei Ceramic Studio,” through March 10; “Nature Supernatural,” through March 3; “Degas and the Laundress: Women, Work, and Impressionism,” through Jan. 14; “Degas and the Laundress: Women, Work, and Impressionism,” through Jan. 14; “Six Dynasties of Chinese Painting,” through May 6; “New Narratives: Contemporary Works on Paper,” through April 14; “Toe the River’s South in Japanese Painting,” through June 2; art lecture: Shahzia Sikander: “Multivalence.” Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Lakeland Community College’s Gallery at Lakeland: 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, presents “Lakeland Community College Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition,” through Jan. 24. Call 440-525-7029 or visit lakelandcc.edu/gallery.
Sculpture Center: 1834 E. 123rd St., Cleveland, presents a solo exhibition by Daniel Arsham, “Score and Sound,” through Jan. 27. Call 216-229-6527 or visit sculpturecenter.org.
Spaces Gallery: 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland, presents three exhibitions — “Anticipatory|Después,” featuring the work of Brianna L. Hernández (Shinnecock Indian Nation, Long Island, New York), “A Botanical Conversation,” featuring the work of Mehdi-Georges Lahlou (Brussels, Paris) and “Escaping Aawful Land,” featuring the work of Aaron D. Williams (Cleveland) — noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday from Jan. 12 through March 1 (opening reception at 6 p.m. Jan. 12). Call 216-621-2314 or visit spacesgallery.org.
Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents “Lorain County Regional Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition,” through Feb. 15 in the Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery (Artists Reception, 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 14; Gold Key Reception, 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 28). Call 440-366-4040 or visit StockerArtsCenter.com.
Ursuline College’s Florence O’Donnell Wasmer Gallery: 2550 Lander Road, Pepper Pike (gallery hours, noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, presents “New Masters 3: Women Artists of Northeast Ohio,featuring “emerging and established women artists who live and create in the region,” through Jan. 25. Visit ursuline.edu/wasmer-gallery.
Auditions, rehearsals, submissions, etc.
Fine Arts Association: 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, will hold a rehearsal for The Fine Arts Community Chorus, performing “Vivaldi Gloria” with Liturgical movement during the first movement, the “Te Deum” by Dvorak and the “Lacrimosa” by Karl J. Jenkins, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12 in RoomC-1078 of Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland. Call 440-951-7500 or visit fineartsassociation.org.
Children’s entertainment
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “The Rainbow Fish,” Jan. 27 and 28 (sensory-friendly performance Jan. 28); PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure,” March 9 and 10. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Comedy
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Darcy & Jer, Feb. 18; Tony Hinchcliffe, Feb. 23; Ketterkenny Presents: A Night of Stand-Up, Feb. 27; Bianca Del Rio, March 22; Joe Pera, March 24; Dusty Slay, April 20; Alan Ruck, May 3; Kathy Griffin, May 11. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents Jon Oliver, Jan. 21. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Cleveland Improv: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Comedy Workshop Graduation Show, Jan. 17; Tony Rock, Jan. 19 through 21. Call 216-696-4677 or visit ClevelandImprov.com.
Covelli Centre: 229 E. French St., Youngstown, presents Sebastian Maniscalco, Nov. 14. Call 800-745-3000 or visit covellicentre.com.
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents David Gborie, Jan. 12 and 13; Laura Peek, Jan. 14; Sean Patton, Jan. 18 and 19; Dan Donohue, Jan. 19 and 20; Che Durena, Jan. 19 and 20; Rene Vaca, Jan. 20; Sam Tallent, Jan. 25 through 27; Ben Palmer, Jan. 26; Zoltan Kaszas, Feb. 29 through March 2; Michel Blaustein, March 15 and 16; Ari Shaffir, March 31; Michael Kosta, April 5 and 6; Gareth Reynolds, April 7. Call 216-736-4242 or visit pickwickandfrolic.com.
House Three Thirty: 532 W. Market St., Akron, presents George Wallace, Jan. 12 and 13. Visit housethreethirty.com.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Paula Poundstone, Jan. 19. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents HahaOhio, featuring Tammy Pescatelli, John Henton, Bill Benden and more, March 23. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Tim Dillon, Jan. 14; Ron White, Jan. 18; Kountry Wayne, April 6; Steve Trevino, April 27. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents The Killer B’s, Jan. 13; “Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus LIVE!,” Jan. 19 and 20; Nimesh Patel, Jan. 21; John Crist, Feb. 18; Rob Schneider, Feb. 24; Modi, March 27; Rickey Smiley, March 29; Daniel Sloss, April 20; Brett Goldstein, April 26 through 28; Ronny Chieng, April 26; Marc Maron, May 10. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Dance
Cleveland Ballet: presents “Aurora: A Sleeping Beauty Story,” April 26 and 27 at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace. Visit Clevelandballet.com.
DANCECleveland: presents Paul Taylor Dance Company, Jan. 20 at PlayhouseSquare. Visit dancecleveland.org or call 216-991-9000.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents “Dancing With The Stars Live!,” Feb. 4. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Shen Yun, Jan. 27 and 28. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Film
Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque: 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill” (USA, 2003, Judy Irving), 8:35 p.m. Jan. 11 and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 14; “Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros” (France/USA, 2023, Frederick Wiseman), 7 p.m. Jan. 12; “Monihara” (“The Lost Jewels,” India, 1961, Satyajit Ray), 5 p.m. Jan. 13; “The Maltese Falcon” (USA, 1941, John Huston), 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13 and 4:15 p.m. Jan. 14; “Monster” (“Kaibutsu,” Japan, 2023, Hirokazu Kore-eda), 8:30 p.m. Jan. 13 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14. Call 216-421-7450 or visit CIA.edu/Cinematheque.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents 21st annual Standing Rock Cultural Arts Short Film & Video Festival, Jan. 27. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents “The Miracle Club,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in Hoke Theatre; “Kitchen Brigade,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in Hoke Theatre. Call 440-366-4040 or visit StockerArtsCenter.com.
Music
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Ventana, Jan. 13; Flatland Cavalry, Jan. 26; Get the Le Out, Feb. 1; Kameron Marlowe, Feb. 9; Neck Deep, Feb. 14; Portugal. The Man, Feb. 17; Static-X, Sevendust, Feb. 22; October London, Feb. 24; Alkaline Trio, March 8; BabyTron, March 6; Postmodern Jukebox, March 10; KMFDM, March 14; KK’s Priest, March 20; Kai Wachi, March 23; JJ Grey & Mofro, March 29; Alvvays, April 18; Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band, April 19; Our Last Night, May 10; Blind Guardian, May 16; Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew & Adrian Belew, July 28. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Apollo’s Fire, The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra: presents “Sacred Mysteries: Biber’s Rosary Sonatas for Violin,” Feb. 15, 16, 17 and 19; “¡Hispania!: A Spanish-Mexican Journey,” March 20 through 23; “Bach’s Easter Oratorio,” April 25 through 28. Call 216-320-0012 or 800-314-2535, or visit apollosfire.org.
Bainbridge Swing Dance: at Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, presents Radio Rhythm IDOLS, Feb. 3 lesson at 8 p.m., dance and music 9 to 11 p.m. Visit WillCraigProductions.com.
Bash on the Bay: a music fest featuring Hardy as one of the headliners, will Aug. 21 and 22 at Put-in-Bay Airport on South Bass Island. Visit bashonthebay.com.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Blue Lunch, Tad Robinson, DJ Pete London, Jan. 12; Doug McKean & The Stuntmen, Dave Rich & His Enablers, Ray Flanagan, Jan. 12; Carlos Jones & The PLUS Band, Shake Ground, Jan. 13; Alex Williams, The Morning Bird, Jan. 13; Cory Grinder and the Playboy Scouts, Folkfaces, Jan. 14; Quick Mystery, Rent for Cheryl, COE, Jan. 18; Spafford, Unc D, Jan. 19; DaLand Brass BAnd, Wave Magnetick & Rowanne Atallah, Factual Brans, Jan. 19; School of Rock, Jan. 20; Revival ABB, Jan. 20; Barely Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), Jan. 20; Lowertown, Unrecovery, Jan. 21; Mark’s Birthday Show featuring The New Soft Shoe, Jan. 24; Northeast Ohio Drum & Music Jam, Jan. 25 ; Cavale, JSSZCA, Tessas, Jan. 25; Jinari Kemet, Zup, Marcus Smith, Jan. 26; Soiree of the Stallions Charity Concert with The Reign of Kindo, Chalk Dinosaur, Juniper, Jan. 27; School of Rock, Jan. 28; Bumpin Uglies, Feb. 2 and 3; an evening with Keller Williams, Feb. 9; Stick Men, Feb. 21; Jill Andrews, Feb. 22; Tylder Ramsey, Feb. 26; Maddie Zahm, March 2; Mary Timony, youbet, March 5; Tophouse, March 14; Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Isolation Tank Ensemble, March 15; Carolina Rose, April 14; Ty Segall, May 5. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.
Blossom Music Center: 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents Noah Kahan, May 28; Chris Stapleton, Marcus King, The War & Treaty, May 31; NEEDTOBREATHE, Judah & the Lion, June 1; New KIds on the Block, Paula Abdul, DJ Jazzy Jeff, June 14; Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, June 21; Third Eye Blind, Yellowcard, Arizona, July 5; Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, IRONTOM, July 22; Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, Jason Bonham, July 29; Hozier, Aug. 6; Thirty Seconds to Mars, AFI, Poppy, Aug. 7; Hootie & the Blowfish, Collective Soul, Edwin McCain, Aug. 15. Call 330-920-8040 or visit livemu.sc/2QcbKUb.
Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist: East Ninth Street and Superior Avenue, Cleveland, presents an organ recital by Dr. Thomas Fielding, the new music director fo the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30. Call 216-771-6666, ext. 5510, or visit SaintJohnCathedral.com/concerts.
CityMusic Cleveland: presents “Symphony of Secrets,” featuring author Brendan Slocum — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8, East Mount Zion Baptist, 9990 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, with reception to follow immediately afterward | 8:30 p.m. Feb. 9, La Sagrada Familia, 7719 Detroit Ave, Cleveland | 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10, Our Lady of Angels, 3644 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland | 4:30 p.m. Feb. 11, St. Sebastian Parish, 476 Mull Ave, Akron. Call 216-632-3572 or visit citymusiccleveland.org.
Cleveland Browns Stadium: 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, presents The Rolling Stones, June 15. Visit clevelandbrownsstadium.com.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents Alla Boara, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24; CIM Opera Theater: “Cipullo’s Glory Denied,” 3 p.m. Jan. 27 and 28. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Cleveland Orchestra: performing at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “The Miraculous Mandarin,” featuring music by Křenek, Mahler and Bartók, Jan. 11 through 13; Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert, Jan. 14; Martin Luther King Jr. Community Open House & Day of Music, noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 15; “Modern Classicist: Welser-Möst Conducts Prokofiev 5 and 2,” also featuring music by Prokofiev and Webern, conducted by Franz Welser-Möst, Jan. 17 and 18; “Severance in Recital — Beethoven for Three: Leonidas Kavakos, Yo-Yo Ma, and Emanuel Ax,” with violinist Kavakos, cellist Ma and pianist Ax, Feb. 1; “Beethoven’s Fateful Fifth,” also featuring music by Schubert, Feb. 9 through 11; “Ravel’s Mother Goose,” also featuring music by Ammann, Benjamin and Knussen, with countertenor Tim Mead and Women of The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, Feb. 15 and 17; “The Princess Bride” (full film with live orchestral underscore,” Feb. 16; “Beethoven’s Pastoral,” also featuring music by Haydn, with cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras, Feb. 22 through 25; “Kanneh-Mason Plays Schumann,” also featuring music by J.S. Bach/Webern and Hindemith, with pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason, Feb. 29 through March 2; “Brahms’s Fourth Symphony,” also featuring music by Weber and Zehavi, with piccolist Mary Kay Fink, March 7 through 9; “Severance in Recital — Yefim Bronfman: Chopin and Schubert,” with pianist Bronfman also performing music by R. Schumann and Salonen, March 10; “Levit Plays Mozart,” also featuring music by Bruckner, with pianist Igor Levit, March 14, 16 and 17; “Sibelius’s Second Symphony,” also featuring music by Rautavaara and Perry, with mezzo-soprano Josefina Maldonado, March 21 through 23; “City Noir,” featuring music by Smith Debussy and Adams, with organist James McVinnie and saxophonist Timothy McAllister, April 4 and 6; “Elgar’s Cello Concerto,” also featuring music by Lopez and Walton, with baritone Thomas Hampson, cellist Sol Gabetta and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, April 11 through 13; “Severance in Recital — Evgeny Kissin and Matthias Goerne: Schumann and Brahms,” with pianist Kissin and bariton Goerne, April 14; “Yuja Wang Plays Ravel and Stravinsky,” with pianist Wang, April 18 through 20; “Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto,” also featuring music by Chin and Bartok, with pianist Beatrice Rana, April 26 through 28; “Lang Lang Plays Saint-Saëns,” also featuring music by Berlioz, with pianist lang, May 2 and 4; “Berloiz’s Symphonie Fantastique,” May 3; “Mozart’s Magic Flute,” directed by Nikolaus Habjan, with tenor Julian Prégardien, baritone Ludwig Mittelhammer, soprano Christina Landshamer and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, May 16, 18, 24 and 26; “Mozart’s Gran Partita,” also featuring music by Wagner and Reinvere, with violinist Leila Josefowicz and harpist Trina Struble, May 23 and 25; “Mozart’s Gran Partita,” also featuring music by Wagner and Reinvere, with violinist Leila Josefowicz and harpist Trina Struble, May 23 and 25. Call 216-231-7300 or visit ClevelandOrchestra.com.
Cleveland Pops Orchestra: presents its 2023-24 season, with shows starting at 8 p.m. at Severance Music Center — “A Tribute to the Beatles,” Feb. 3 | “Champagne & Shamrocks,” March 1 | “Broadway Rocks,” April 12 | “A Tribute to Our Armed Forces,” June 1. Visit ClevelandPops.com or call 216-765-7677.
Def Leppard, Journey and Heart: will perform July 30 at Progressive Field in Cleveland. Visit mlb.com/guardians/tickets/journey-def-leppard.
Firelands Symphony Orchestra: presents its free annual family concert for all age, featuring “William Tell Overture,” “Old MacDonald” and more, 4 p.m. Jan. 14 at Norwalk’s Ernsthausen Performing Arts Center at Norwalk High School. Call 419-621-4800 or visit FirelandsSymphony.com.
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents Into the Blue: The ELO Tribute, Jan. 20; Mr. Speed (Kiss tribute), Feb. 10; Classic Albums Live presents “Aretha’s Gold,” featuring R&B singer Divine Brown singing the song from that Aretha Franklin greatest-hits album, Feb. 23; Straight On (Heart tribute), Feb. 24; Three Dog Night, March 10. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, presents GlamGore, Jan. 12; The New Year Kick-off 2024: Yin &ang, Social Reaction, Jan. 13; Saturday Night Main Event, Jan. 13; Andrew Lloyd Birthday Party, Jan. 14; Miguel Cafe, Glass Aeros, Domingo Kite, Jan. 16; TORRES, Aisha Burns, Jan. 17; Faith & Whiskey, Jan. 19; Who Hit Me, Fawx, Bleeder, Jan. 20; Found Footage Festival Vol. 10 – Popcorn Classics – Popcorn classics with Midnight Rental, Jan. 21; Jack Lutz & Temple Brothers, Rooftops, Jan. 24; Hanging Johnny, Grandview, Jan. 25; Mourning (A) BLKstar, Trash TV, Jan. 26; Mac Saturn, Jan. 27; Wednesday, Hotline TNT, Jan. 28; The Daze, The Brakes, Formerly Candice, Jan. 31; GlamGore — Couples Counseling, Feb. 2; The Record Compan, Feb. 3; PEEZY, Feb. 4; Siena Liggins, Daisha McBride, Feb. 9; The Ocean, Feb. 12; The Record Company, Feb. 13; third annual Vampires Ball with Vampires Everywhere, Ash Hollow, Nineteenth Paradise, Feb. 14; Rustbelt Ripperfest II, Feb. 24; Wifisfuneral, March 8; The Tossers, March 9; Horse Lords, Ka Baird, March 14; 68, The Callous Daoboys, The Homeless Gospel Choir; The Slackers, The Operators, April 6; Mannequin P—-, Soul Glo, April 12; MIKE, April 21. Call 216-321-5588 or visit grogshop.gs.
House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents The Four Horsemen (Metallica tribute), Jan. 13; G Love & Special Sauce, Jakobs Castle, Jan. 19; Ten (Pearl Jam tribute), Jan. 20; The Devil Wears Prada, Fit for a King, Counterparts, Jan. 21; Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Jan. 24; Joseph, Sister, Jan. 27; Umphrey’s McGee, Jan. 31; anees, Feb. 3; Cold War Kids, Joe P, Feb. 26; Silversun Pickups, March 2; Otoboke Beaver, Drinking Boys and Girls Choir, March 15; flipturn, Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners, March 26; A Flock of Seaguls, Strangelove (Depeche Mode tribute), March 28; Queensryche, April 17; BoyWithUke, April 26; Beach Weather, March 9; Drake White, May 2. Visit houseofblues.com/Cleveland.
Jacobs Pavilion: Nautica Entertainment Complex, West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland, presents Chris Young, May 10; Jacob Collier, June 12; Brothers Osborne, June 29; King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Aug. 24; Brit Floyd, May 19; O.A.R., Fitz & The Tantrums, Aug. 25. Visit bit.ly/axs-jacobs.
Jim Wadsworth Productions: presents Dominick Farinacci & Spirit of the Groove, Jan. 21 and March 10 at Market Garden Brewery, 1947 W. 25th St., Cleveland. Visit clickgobuynow.com/jwp.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents TR3 with Tim Reynolds, Jan. 31; The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Feb. 4; Judy Collins, Feb. 9; The Outsiders, The Cyrkle, Darren Dowler, Feb. 24; Dervish, March 11; Paul Thorn & Steve Poltz, March 13; Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, March 14; Here Come the Mummies, March 21; Karla Bonoff, Livingston Taylor, March 24; Samantha Fish, March 27; Colin Hay, March 29; Susanne Vega, April 13; Joanne Shaw Taylor, April 29; Madeleine Peyroux, May 2; Rufus Wainwright, May 8. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
Lake Erie Folk Fest: a winter celebration of traditional music, will be Feb. 3 at Case Western Reserve University. Visit lakeeriefolkfest.com.
Les Delices: a group performing music from the French Baroque, presents “Songs of Orpheus,” featuring music by Rameau, Courbois and Jonathan Woody recounting Orpheus’ descent to the underworld and featuring French mezzo-soprano Sophie Michaux, 7:30 p.m. March 8 at Night Stage at Akron Civic Theater, 182 S. Main St., Akron | 7:30 p.m. March 9 at Inlet Dance @ Pivot Center, 2937 W. 25th St., Cleveland | 4 p.m. March 10 at Disciples Christian Church, 3663 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights; “Seasons Transformed,” April 12 through 14. Visit lesdelices.org.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents 1st Wave, Back 2 the Future, Jan. 13; Bad Juju, World Zen’d, Jan. 20; Jack Bradley’s Rockin Inauguration featuring Disco Inferno, Jan. 26; A Tribute to Tony Bennet starring Steve Leeds, Feb. 2; The Jersey Beach Boys, Feb. 10; E5C4PE (Journey tribute), Heartbreaker, Feb. 16; The Four Horseman (Metallica tribute), Feb. 17; Queen Nation (Queen tribute), Feb. 23; Vegas After Dark, with Rusell Mascia and The Skatch Anderssen 20 Piece Orchestra, March 1; George Michael Reborn starring Robert Bartko, March 2; Celtic Angels Ireland, March 3; Stars of the Sixties, featuring The Grass Roots, The Association, The Cyrkle and The Classics IV, March 8; The Guess Who, April 26; Colt Ford, May 17. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Masonic Cleveland: 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Styles P, Feb. 10; The Dead South, Feb. 12; Jo Dee Messina, Feb. 16; Sabai, Feb. 29: Gideon, March 2; Kaivon, March 7; William Black, March 22; Rodrigo y Gabriela, May 14. Visit MasonicCleveland.com.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents The Police Experience (tribute to The Police), Jan. 13; Machine Head, fear Factory, Orbit Culture, Feb. 2; Extreme, Living Colour, Feb. 3; Johnny Mathis, Feb. 10; Tesla, March 16; Joe Satriani, Steve Vaie, April 13; Toto, April 18; “An Intimate Evening With David Foster & Katharine McPhee,” May 5; Kenny Wayne Shepherd, May 16; Happy Together, featuring The Turtles, Jay and The Americans, The Association, Badfinger, Aug. 9; Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Aug. 23. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Springsteen Tribute by Swamps of Jersey, Jan. 12; Diva Dance Party with The Ladies Night, Jan. 12; The Dreadnoughts, Jan. 13; Taylor Swift Brunch with The Ladies Night Band, Jan. 14; Yacht Rock Brunch with Still Standing, Jan. 14; The Steel Wheels, Jan. 16; Van Morrison Night with Nitebridge and Colin Dussault, Jan. 19; Dueling Pianos Night with Cleveland Keys, Jan. 19; Drag Bingo with Veranda L’Ni & Friends, Jan. 19; Tropical Cleveland, Jan. 20; Apollo’s Fire brunch concert, Jan. 21; Beatles Brunch with The Sunrise Jones, Jan. 21; Albert Lee Band, Jan. 25; Stevie Wonder Night with The Reid Project, Jan. 26; E5C4P3 (Journey tribute), Jan. 26 and 27; St. Brigid’s Day Irish Brunch, Jan. 28; Janis Joplin Brunch, with Geri Rose Ciacchi and Ball & Chain, Jan. 28; Feufollet, Feb. 2; Motown & More With Nitebridge, Feb. 2; The Prince Project (Prince tribute), Feb. 3; James Bond Brunch with Dave Banks Big Band, Feb. 4; CSNY Brunch with Long Time Gone, Feb. 4; Chicago tribute by Brass Metropolis, Feb. 10; Luther Vandross Tribute by The Reid Project, Feb. 10; Mardi Gras Brunch with Mo’ Mojo, Feb. 11; Patsy Cline Valentine’s Day Brunch, Feb. 11; Disco Inferno, Feb. 16; Rodgers & Co. Brunch — The Music of Bad Company, Free & The Firm, Feb. 18; Elton John Brunch with Tommy Lee Thompson, Feb. 18; Mac McAnally, Feb. 21; ABBA Tribute with Super Troupers, Feb. 23; Sinatra Night with Patrick Lynch & The Jazz Guys, Feb. 23; Pink Floyd tribute by Dark Side of The Moon, Feb. 24; Blues Brunch with The Wallace Coleman Band, Feb. 25; Selwyn Birchwood, Feb. 29; The Dave Matthews Tribute Band, March 1; Gimme Sugar (Rolling Stones tribute), March 2; Bob Marley Celebration with The Ark Band & Carlos Jones, March 2; Billy Joel Brunch with 52nd Street Stranger, March 3; Masters of Hawaiian Music: George Kahumoku Jr, Daniel Ho, Tia Carrerre, March 3; Davy Knowles, JD Eicher, March 7; Rush tribute by Sawyer, March 8; The Boys From The County Hell (tribute to The Pogues), March 9; Irish Brunch with The Kilroys, March 10; Drag Brunch featuring Veranda L’Ni & Friends, March 10; Steely Dan Tribute by The FM Project, March 15; Marys Lane, March 16; Taylor Swift Brunch with The Ladies Night Band, March 17; Dave Hause, Will Hoge, March 20; Johnny Cash tribute by Church of Cash, March 20; ROCKGODZ Hall of Fame Show, March 21; Doors tribute by Peace Frog, March 22; Brandy Clark, Hayes Carll, March 26; Jesus Jones, Discoveries of the American Scientic, March 28; Sonny Landreth and The Iquanas, March 29; The Cars tribute by Best Friend’s Girl, March 30; Raul Malo, April 3; Friends of DBA Diamonds & Denim Benefit Concert, featuring Tyler Reid Band, April 6; Howie Day, April 25; Jorma Kaukonen, John Hurlbut, May 1; Alan Doyle (Great Big Sea), Adam Baldwin, May 12; Turn the Page (Bob Seger tribute), May 17. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Oberlin College & Conservatory: presents Oberlin’s Artist Recital Series, with performances at 7:30 p.m. in Finney Chapel, 90 N. Professor Street — Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar, Feb. 10 | Artemis, March 13 | Silkroad Ensemble: Uplifted Voices, April 26; Imani Winds 7:30 p.m. March 7 in Warner Concert Hall. Call 440-775-8160 or 800-371-0178 or visit oberlin.edu/artsguide.
Piano Cleveland: presents Cleveland International Piano Competition, July 28 through Aug. 10. Call 216-707-5397 or visit PianoCleveland.org.
Pieces of Eight featuring the Lakeside Brass: will perform during a party to celebrate Pieces of Eight’s 45th anniversary, 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at American Croatian Lodge, 34900 Lake Shore Blvd., Eastlake. Visit bit.ly/fb-poe-45.
Redhawk Grille: 7481 Auburn Road, Concord Township, presents Phil n The Blanks (classic rock), 8 p.m. Jan. 13, Call 440-354-4040 or visit redhawkgrille.com.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Madonna, Feb. 8 (new date); Drake, J. Cole, Feb. 24 and 25; Avenged Sevenfold, March 9; Lauren Daigle, May 30; AJR, June 27. Call 888-894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Snowbelt Musical Arts Association: presents the 2023-2024 Snowbelt Symphony Orchestra season, with performances starting at 4 p.m. — “Simply Strings … And Tuba,” Feb. 18 at New Promise Church | “Beethoven’s First,” April 21 at New Promise Church. Call 440-296-9610, visit SnowbeltMusical.org or email info@snowbeltmusical.org.
Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents “Broadway’s Leading Ladies,” featuring Tasha Brandt, Andrea de la Fuente, Natalie Green, Amber Michalak, and Jessica Cope Miller, 7 p.m. Jan. 27 in Studio Tehatre. Call 440-366-4040 or visit StockerArtsCenter.com.
Towne and Country Players: present a concert by the Indiana Wesleyan University Chorale, 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at Bellevue First Church, 901 Northwest St. Call 419-668-0637.
Tuesday Musical: with performances at 7:30 p.m. at EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron, presents Aaron Diehl Trio, Feb. 13; Kyiv Virtuosi Symphony Orchestra, March 12; Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, April 20. Call 330-761-3460 or visit TuesdayMusical.org.
Winchester Music Tavern: 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood, presents Punk Rock Angry Hour featuring DJ Throat Yogurt, DJ Sam Sinister, Jan. 12; DJ Moist, Jan. 12; Meet the Miller’s (Grateful Dead and Lotus from members of The JiMiller Band and Bibe and Direct, The Cat’s Meow, Jan. 13; School of Rock Arenas & Stadiums Show — Nirvana vs. Greenday, Jan. 14. Call 216-600-5338 or visit thewinchestermusictavern.com.
Parks
Lake Metroparks Farmpark: 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents Fun Time on the Farm Indoor Play Area, featuring two playground sets and a swing set, along with the opportunity to watch newborn lambs at play, milk a cow, go for a wagon ride, learn about plant life and discover what happens on the farm during winter, Jan. 20 through March 3 (9 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday). Call 440-256-2122 or 800-366-3276, or visit goto.lakemetroparks.com/farmpark.
Lorain County Metro Parks: presents Fire & Ice Walk, featuring ice sculptures and fire pits, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 20 at Vermilion River Reservation. Visit loraincountymetroparks.com.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents Fun Day: Wild Similarities, featuring the “chance to explore the world of convergent evolution and learn how and why very different animals evolved similar traits through interactive exhibits, demonstrations, games, activities and live animal chats,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 15. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/penitentiary-glen-reservation.
Theater
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents “Ride the Cyclone,” wth music, book and lyrics by Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond, Feb. 9 through 25 in Senney Theater; “Mean Girls: The High School Version” (youth theater), March 15 through 24 in Senney Theater; “Jitney,” by August Wilson, April 5 through May 5 in Studio Theater; “The Wizard of Oz” (youth theater), by L. Frank Baum, May 10 through 19 in Senney Theater; “A Doll’s House, Part 2,” by Lucas Hnath, May 31 through June 30, 2024 in Studio Theater; “Beautiful, the Carole King Musical,” with book by Douglas McGrath and music by Stephen Flaherty, July 12 through Aug. 11, 2024 in Senney Theater. Call 216-521-2540 or visit beckcenter.org.
Broadway in Akron: a series at E.J. Thomas Hall in conjunction with Playhouse Square, presents “The Cher Show,” Jan. 30 and 31; “Clue,” April 23 through 25. Call 330-253-2488 or visit broadwayinakron.com.
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre: 40 River St., Chagrin Falls, presents “The Three Musketeers,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Jan. 25 through Feb. 9 and 2 p.m. Feb. 4 and 10. Call 440-247-8955 or visit CVLT.org.
Clague Playhouse: 1371 Clague Road, Westlake, presents “The Language Archive,” by Julia Cho, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Jan. 26 through Feb. 11. Call 440-331-0403 or visit ClaguePlayhouse.org.
Cleveland Play House: Performing at Playhouse Square, presents “The Play That Goes Wrong,” by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields and Jonathan Sayer, Feb. 10 through March 3 in the Allen Theatre; “Amadeus,” by Peter Shaffer,” April 6 through 28 in the Outcalt Theatre; “In the Heights,” with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and book by Quiara Alegria Hudes, May 11 through June 9 in the Allen Theatre. Call 216-241-6000 or visit clevelandplayhouse.com.
Cleveland Public Theatre: 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents “Troubled Waters,” the 2024 Y-Haven Theatre Project Production, Jan 25 through 28; “Alter,” by Tania Benites, a co-production with Teatro Público de Cleveland, Feb. 8 through 24 in James Levin Theatre; “Requiem” (US premiere), by Hanoch Levin, March 14 through April 6 in Gordon Square Theatre; “Funny, Like an Abortion” (world premiere), by Rachel Bublitz, April 25 through May 11 in James Levin Theatre. Call 216-631-2727 or visit cptonline.org.
Curtain 440: presents “Mean Girls,” Feb. 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25 at Berkshire High School. Visit Curtain440.com.
Dobama Theatre: 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, presents “In the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen,” by Terry Guest, Jan. 26 through Feb. 18; “Something Clean,” by Selena Fillinger, March 8 through 30; “Significant Other,” by Joshua Harmon,” April 26 through May 19. Call 216-932-3396 or visit dobama.org.
Ensemble Theatre: performing on the campus of Notre Dame College in South Euclid, presents “Mother Courage and Her Children,” by Bertolt Brecht (translated by Tony Kushner), Feb. 9 through 25; “The Prospect of Equality,” by Rachel Zake,” May 24 through June 9. Call 216-321-2930 or visit EnsembleTheatreCle.org.
Fine Arts Association: 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, presents “Cats,” Feb. 16 through 25; “Footloose,” June 7 through 23. Call 440-951-7500 or visit fineartsassociation.org.
Great Lakes Theater: at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, presents “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express,” Feb. 9 through March 3. Call 216-241-6000 or visit greatlakestheater.org.
Karamu House: 2355 E. 89th St., Cleveland, presents“The Breakfast at the Bookstore,” by Lisa Langford, Jan. 26 through Feb. 18; “It Happened in Atlanta,” March 8 through 30; “Choir Boy,” April 26 through May 19. Call 216-795-7070 or visit KaramuHouse.org.
Near West Theatre: 6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents “BKLYN the Musical,” weekends Feb. 2 through 18. Call 216-961-9750 or visit nearwesttheatre.org.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Flanagan’s Wake,” through April 27; “Mrs. Doubtfire,” through Jan. 28; “Mamma Mia!,” Jan. 30 through Feb. 4; “Funny Girl,” Feb. 20 through March 10; “Welcome to Middletown, USA” (CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program Class of 2026 production), Feb. 21 through March 2; “Company,” April 30 through May 19; “Back to the Future,” June 11 through July 7; “MJ the Musical,” July 16 through Aug. 11, 2024. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Misc.
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Jimbo’s Drag Circus, March 2: William H. Macy: Welcome to Collinwood, April 14; TommyInnit, April 25. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Chagrin Hunter Jumper Classic: a horse show at Chagrin Valley Farms in Bainbridge Township, will run in July at Chagrin Valley Farms in Bainbridge Township. with the opening unrated competition July 5 through 7, Riders with Disabilities competition on July 8, and the expanded rated week July 10 through 14. Visit ChagrinHunterJumperClassic.org.
Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents “Orchids Forever: Golden Hour,” Jan. 27 through March 17. Call 216-721-1600 or visit cbgarden.org.
Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society: 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, presents “Fashion After Dark,” which aims to “simulate the atmosphere of an evening on Euclid Avenue near the end of the 19th century with immersive lighting and sound,” through June 30. Visit WRHS.org.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents Tasting Notes: Date Night with Degas, 7 p.m. Jan. 12 and 26; Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 15 in the Ames Family Atrium, Gartner Auditorium and galleries; 70s Ball: A CMA Member Event, 6 p.m. Jan. 25. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Cleveland National Air Show: featuring headliners the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, will be Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 at Burke Lakefront Airport. Call 216-781-0747 or visit ClevelandAirShow.com.
Cleveland Pierogi Week: with “seven days of paying homage to everyone’s favorite Polish dumplings,” with each participating restaurant creating its own spin on the pierogi, will be Jan. 29 through Feb. 4. Visit pierogiweekcleveland.com.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum: 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, presents “Ferrari: The Essence of Italian Design,” looking at some of Enzo Ferrari’s dream cars, through March 30. Visit thecrawfordmuseum.org.
Cuyahoga County Public Library: presents Bonnie Jo Campbell (“The Waters”), 7 p.m. Jan. 15, Beachwood Branch; Sadeqa Johnson (“The House of Eve”), 7 p.m. Feb. 12, South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch. Visit cuyahogalibrary.org.
Downtown Cleveland Inc.: presents Winterland, extended into early March with Pop-Up Snow Days, featuring activities on Mall B when snow accumulation allows, LIVE #dtCLE: Downtown Living Experience Tours, a guided tour of five stops set for Jan. 27, Feb. 10 and 24 and March 9, and Bright Nights, featuring firepits, music and more, 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 27 and Feb. 10 at U.S. Bank Plaza in Playhouse Square. Visit downtowncleveland.com or email dtcle@downtowncleveland.com.FAN EXPO Cleveland: a comic con featuring appearances by Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan of “The Lord of the Rings” films, Danny Trejo (“Machete,” “From Dusk Till Dawn”) and Charlie Cox (“Daredevil,” “Boardwalk Empire”), will be April 12 through 14 at Huntington Convention Center. Visit fanexpohq.com/fanexpocleveland.
Great Big Home + Garden Show: featuring a holiday-themed garden showcase, an appearance by Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb of HGTV’s “Unsellable Houses,” a modular idea ome, a backyard oasis, an Italian-inspired villa and more, will be Feb. 2 through 11 at the I-X Center in Cleveland. Visit GreatBigHomeandGardenShow.com.
Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents “Build It: Engineering Ideas Brick by Brick,” featuring an “extraordinary wonderland of colorful bricks (that) offers the perfect playground to construct your wildest ideas and take on exciting challenges,“ through April 15; Total Eclipse Fest 2024, a celestial celebration at North Coast Harbor in collaboration with NASA’s Glenn Research Center and The Cleveland Orchestra, April 6 through 8. Call 216-694-2000 or visit greatscience.com.
Great Lakes Market’s Christmas Market: featuring small businesses showcasing their homemade and handmade products,” continues – noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 13 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 3 at Great Lakes Market, 7850 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Visit bit.ly/glm-cm-2023-24.
Guards Fest: a fan fest presented by the Cleveland Guardians including family-friendly events and appearances and photo opportunities with players, mascots and more, will be Jan. 20 at Huntington Convention Center, 300 Lakeside E., Cleveland. Visit mlb.com/guardians/fans/guards-fest.
Joey Polisena: a Willoughby-based author and poet, will host a virtual launch party of her new book, “Happy Place” — “a collection of verse twisting trauma and grief into self-loving peace, a therapy cushion of words and doodle artwork” — at 9 p.m. Jan. 12. Visit ScorchedFeathers.com.
Loganberry Books: 13015 Larchmere Blvd., Shaker Heights, presents Amy Schiller (“The Price of Humanity”), 3 p.m. Jan. 14; Susan Petrone (“The Musical Mozinskis”), 7 p.m. Jan. 19. Call 216-795-9800, visit LoganberryBooks.com or email books@logan.com.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents Robin: The Ultimate Robin Williams Tribute Experience,” starring Roger Kabler, Jan. 27. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage: 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood, presents “The Girl in the Diary: Searching for Rywka from Lodz Ghetto,” an exhibition from Kraków, Poland, that “tells the true story of a young woman in 1940s Europe who loses her family but never gives up hope or faith,” through April 28; Hear Our Voices: Annual MLK Day Celebration, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 22. Call 216-593-0575 or visit MaltzJewishMuseum.org.
Mentor Chill Out: featuring a variety of hands-on activities, including an outdoor ice rink, kids craft tent, outdoor games, sled riding (weather permitting), ice slide and more, with sledding and snowshoeing if the weather cooperates, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 20 at Mentor Civic Center Park. Visit MentorChillOut.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Dinner & A Movie — “Stop Making Sense,” Feb. 2; “Love & Death in Casablanca,” a murder-myster dinner by Get away With Murder Inc., Feb. 3 and 9; Mike Polk’s Twisted Takes on Historic CLE Photos, Feb. 28. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Oberlin Heritage Center: 73 1/2 S. Professor St., presents Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Rededication to the Dream, 12:15 p.m. Jan. 15 (virtual); Moon Without Shine (eclipse party), 1 to 5 p.m. April 8. Call 440-774-1700 or visit OberlinHeritageCenter.org.
Ohio RV Supershow: runs through Jan. 14 at the I-X Center in Cleveland. Visit ohiorvshow.com.
Playhouse Square: Euclid Avenue, downtown Cleveland, presents “Mummies of the World: The Exhibition,” which is “the largest exhibition of real mummies and related artifacts ever assembled” that offers “a never-before-seen collection of naturally and intentionally preserved mummies, Thursdays through Sundays through Jan. 28 in The Corner Gallery, 1305 Euclid Ave. Visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Cleveland, presents “Get Back to Let It Be,” a Beatles exhibit, through Jan. 19; Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration with free admission, live music and more, Jan. 15. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit rockhall.com.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Disney on Ice — “Magic in the Stars,” through Jan. 14; Monster Jam Arena Championship Series East, Feb. 16 through 18. Call 888-894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Steele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub: 348 Mentor Ave. Painesville, presents Murder Mystery Dinner, Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 22; A Valentine’s Cabaret, Feb. 10. Call 440-639-7948 or visit SteeleMansion.com.
Tri-C High School Rock Off: will be Saturdays Feb. 3, 10 and 17, with The Final Exam on March 2, at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Visit RockHall.com/rockoff.
William N. Skirball Writers Center Stage Series: with all events beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Maltz Performing Arts Center, presents Hernan Diaz (“In the Distance,” “Trust”), March 7; Rebecca Makkai (“The Great Believers,” “I Have Some Questions for You”), April 10; Imani Perry (“Heavy,” “Long Division”) and Kiese Laymon (“Breathe: A Letter to My Sons,” “South to America: A Journey Below the Mason Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation”), May 7. Visit bit.ly/wnswcss-23-24.
