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Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar.
THU 11/13
Danny Brown
The rapper performs at 7 p.m. at Globe Iron. He’s just released Stardust, his first collection of new material since sobering up. The album features guest appearances from acts such as Femtanyl (who are on the tour with him), Jane Remover, Frost Children and Quadeca,
2325 Elm St., globeironcle.com.
Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors
The Cavaliers kick off a lengthy homestand with tonight’s game against the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors struggled to notch wins last season but have played .500 basketball this season. Still, the Cavs should have the advantage. The game begins at 7. The Cavs will return to the arena on Saturday to face the Memphis Grizzlies at 5 p.m. on Saturday.
1 Center Court, 216-420-2200, rocketarena.com.
Cleveland Pizza Week
Scene’s annual pizza week is back. Participating restaurants will offer $9 pizzas through the promotion. The event runs through Sunday. Consult the website for more info.
Thomas Dolby
The ’80s synth-pop star who had a massive hit in 1982 with the tune “She Blinded Me with Science” comes to House of Blues. Over the years, he’s been an innovative musician who’s played synthesizers for the likes of David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Roger Waters and Foreigner. The show starts at 7 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School
Founded in 2005 in a dive bar in Brooklyn, Dr. Sketchy’s has now spread to more than 100 cities around the world. Dr. Sketchy Akron, a monthly drink and draw event that takes place on the second Thursday of each month at Jilly’s Music Room in Akron, gives patrons the opportunity to “draw glamorous underground performers in an atmosphere of boozy conviviality.” The fun begins at 7 p.m.
111 N Main St., Akron, 330-576-3757, jillysmusicroom.com.
Alex Edelman
Film director, writer and comedian Alex Edelman had a Broadway hit with his standup show Just for Us. He brings his latest show, dubbed What Are You Going to Do, to the Hanna Theatre. The show begins at 7 p.m.
2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
The Christine Jorgensen Show
Cleveland Play House Artistic Director Michael Barakiva, who directed the show’s Off-Broadway premiere, brings this show about the person who reportedly became “the first transgender celebrity in America.” Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at the Outcalt Theater, where performances continue through Nov. 16.
1407 Euclid Ave, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Mahler’s Sixth Symphony
Tugan Sokhiev conducts the Cleveland Orchestra as it plays the Mahler symphony dubbed “Tragic.” The concert will also feature the U.S. premiere of Geoffrey Gordon’s Mad Song, a piece inspired by William Blake’s poetry. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall, where performances continue through Saturday.
11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
Rhett Miller and Bob Schneider
The singer-songwriter best known as the frontman of alt-country icons Old 97s, Rhett Miller comes to the Music Box Supper Club in support of his tenth solo album, A lifetime of riding by night. Austin, TX-based singer-songwriter Bob Schneider shares the bill.
1148 Main Avenue, 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com/.
Much Ado About Nothing
Beatrice and Benedick forge a partnership in order to defend house and honor, and salvage the true love of Hero and Claudio in Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Tonight at 7:30 at the Helen, Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Play House present their version of the classic play. Performances continue through Nov. 15.
1407 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Six
The six wives of Henry VIII turn into pop princesses in this imaginative musical written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at Connor Palace, where performances continue through Nov. 16.
1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion
Chris DeVille, author of Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion, will be in conversation with local scribe Annie Zaleski at this special event that takes place at 7 p.m. at Mac’s Backs in Cleveland Heights.
1820 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-2665, macbacks.com.
FRI 11/14
Boulez 100: Celebrating the Pierre Boulez Centenary
The international conference celebrating the Pierre Boulez centenary culminates with a concert of “virtuoso chamber works” by the avant-garde artist. An ensemble of performers from across the country will present the all-Boulez program of seminal modernist compositions. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Cleveland Museum of Art.
11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org.
Chamber Music in the Galleries: CIM Guitar Studio
Conservatory musicians from the Cleveland Institute of Music give a free concert at Cleveland Museum of Art. They’ll present a mixed repertoire of standards and “unknown gems.”
11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org.
Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular
This holiday show that takes place tonight at 8 at the State Theatre offers magic and humor that’s appropriate for the entire family. The event begins at 8 p.m.
1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Cleveland Charge vs. Wisconsin Herd
The Cleveland Charge, the G-League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers, plays its home opener tonight at 7 at Public Hall. The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a Schedule Mini Hoop. The Charge and the Herd play again tomorrow night at 7:30 at Public Hall. The first 2,000 fans to that game will receive a Trading Card Giveaway.
500 Lakeside Ave., cleveland.gleague.nba.com.
DeRay Davis
This veteran comedian and actor’s quick wit comes naturally as he thinks of insults on the fly. He comes MGM Northfield Park Center Stage at 8 tonight.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
Cory Grinder & the Playboy Saints
The local honky-tonk heroes perform at the Beachland Tavern to celebrate the release of their new album, And More, which they recorded at the Electric Company in Akron. Doors open at 8 p.m.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
Grace Helbig: Let Me Get This Off My Chest
The comedian and actress who hosts her own podcast, This Might Get Weird, brings her latest show to the Hanna Theatre. In it, she talks about being diagnosed with breast cancer and what it was like to receive treatment. The concert begins at 8 p.m.
2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
T Murph
A part of the Chicago comedian scene who’s done a bit of acting as well (he has a role in the Hulu show Woke), comedian T Murph performs at 7 and 9:30 tonight and at 6:30 and 9 tomorrow night at the Funny Bone.
1148 Main Ave., 216-696-4677, cleveland.funnybone.com.
SAT 11/15
10,000 Maniacs
The independent route is nothing new for 10,000 Maniacs — as their promotional biography notes, they were “the original indie band,” having released an EP and an album independently on their own prior to signing with Elektra to release their second album, The Wishing Chair, in 1985. Expect to hear songs from those formative albums as well as more recent material when the band plays at 7:30 p.m. at the Kent Stage.
175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org.
Black Violin: Full Circle Tour
The duo that merges classical music and hip-hop returns to its roots with this show that takes place at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre. Singer-songwriter Abraham Alexander, who’s toured with the likes of Leon Bridges and the Lumineers, joins the group.
1519 Euclid Avenue, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
In the Same Tongue
DANCECleveland presents this piece by Cleveland native Dianne McIntyre. It aims to explore “how language creates worlds of beauty, alienation, harmony, tension and piece. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m.
1501 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Lady Hatchet
A satellite band of the 11-piece Rude Girl Revue, this group offers a slimmed-down version of the spirited ska played by Rude Girl Revue. The group comes to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights tonight with openers Cowboy Princess Brigade and Rubix Groove. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
Queensryche — Volume and Vengeance Tour
The veteran hard rock group perhaps best known for the 1988 concept album, Operation: Mindcrime, brings its latest tour to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. The group released new material back in 2022 when it put out Digital Noise Alliance, an album it cut with its longtime producer Zeuss. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
The Uncle Louie Variety Show
The comedy group brings its latest show, Wooden Spoon Survivor, to the Hanna Theatre. The comedians explore their Italian-American heritage in sketch comedy bits, some of which include live music. The show begins at 7 p.m.
2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Wax
The rapper who became an internet sensation thanks to his clever music videos comes to House of Blues Cambridge Room. His current tour supports the cheekily titled new album, Lifetime Achievement. The show starts at 7 p.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
Wish You Were Here
The Pink Floyd tribute act returns to the Agora. The 10-piece band plays cuts from classic Floyd albums such as Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall. The multi-media stage production features lasers and moving lights, vintage videos, flying inflatables and various sound effects. The group boasts that it is the longest continuously performing Pink Floyd tribute act in the world. Doors open at 7 p.m.
5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
Wonderland Vintage Bazaar
More than 35 vintage vendors will be on hand for this bazaar that takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at IngenuityLabs. Routine Coffee Truck and Rabbit Food Food Truck will also be on hand, and there will be brunch cocktails. It’s an indoor event. Admission costs $5. Parking is free.
5401 Hamilton Ave., 216-589-9444, ingenuitycleveland.org.
SUN 11/16
Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens trounced the Browns when the two teams played in Baltimore earlier this season. The Ravens have struggled since then, and the Browns should be able to make this game at Huntington Bank Field a close one. Kick-off is at 4:25 p.m.
100 Alfred Lerner Way, 440-891-5000, huntingtonbankfield.com.
Shaun Cassidy
The former teen pop star who inked a record deal when he was still in high school comes to the Goodyear Theater in Akron. The show starts at 7 p.m., and it’s billed as a “live music and storytelling” event, so you can expect to hear Cassidy reflect on his lengthy career.
1201 East Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com.
The Cleveland Orchestra Youth and Children’s Choruses Concert
The Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Preparatory Chorus, the Children’s Chorus and the Youth Chorus play on stage at Mandel Concert Hall for the first time for this special free concert. It begins at 4 p.m.
11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas
Now in its 30th season of touring, Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas attempts to recreate “the joy and innocence “of a night before Christmas in a remote farmhouse in the west of Ireland in the 1950s. The performance takes place at 2 p.m. at the Hanna Theatre.
2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
My Love Letter to Food
Comedian Samantha Woodman wrote, directed and produced this show about her relationship with food. Tonight’s performance takes place at 6 p.m. at Imposters Theater.
4828 Lorain Ave., imposterstheater.com.
Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas
Singer-songwriter John Denver is no longer with us, but his spirit remains, and this holiday show that features Denver hits such as “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” “Take Me Home Country Roads” and “Leaving on a Jet Plane” aims to capture that. Performances take place at 2 and 6 p.m. at the Mimi Ohio Theatre.
1501 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Warren Miller’s SNO-CIETY
Ski season unofficially kicks off each year with a screening of Warren Miller’s latest ski and snowboarding flick. This season’s offering, SNO-CIETY, screen at 3 p.m. at Akron Civic Theatre. Expect to see clips of Olympians and urban riders performing all kinds of crazy stunts.
182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com.
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