11 Things to Do This MLK Day Weekend in Cleveland
by Anthony Elder | Jan. 11, 2023 | 1:00 PM
Matthew Murphy
Beetlejuice at Playhouse Square
Head down to Connor Palace for the start of one zany time
as a recently deceased couple navigates the afterlife and a run-in with the
eponymous striped demon. (We don’t dare say his name even a second time. Attend
at your own risk.) $25-$125, Jan.
10-29, various times, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland,playhousesquare.org
Broadway Live at Muze Gastropub
There’s always something cool going on at Studio West 117.
This Sunday evening, head to Muze Gastropub in the complex for a poppin’ show
tune karaoke night hosted by Onya Nurve. Grab a drink, and maybe the mic, for
the perfect end to your weekend. Free,
Jan. 15, 6-8 p.m., 1384 Hird Ave., Cleveland,studiowest117.com
Cleveland Boat Show at I-X Center
Returning for its 66th year, the Cleveland Boat Show offers
enthusiasts and interested patrons an intoxicating chance to find your dream
watercraft. Aside from the boats, you’ll find live music, seminars from media
personalities, fishing and more. Free-$20,
Jan. 12-15, Noon-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, , 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, 1 I-X Center Drive, Cleveland,clevelandboatshow.com
Cycles of Life: The Four Seasons Tapestries at Cleveland Museum of
Art
Invaluable and just as fragile, the Four Seasons Tapestries
haven’t been displayed since 1953. Each piece — woven in the 17th century —
depicts different seasonal activities, such as fishing and gardening for
spring. Free, thru Feb. 19, 10
a.m.-5 p.m., 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland,clevelandart.org
Emmy Blotnick at Hilarities 4th Street Theatre
Aside from her debut comedy album Party Nights, you may know Blotnick from appearances on The Colbert Report and a Comedy Central half-hour special. Now, the
writer-actress-comedian graces Hilarities for a great start to your weekend.
Stick around for a set from Joe List as well. $24, Jan. 13, 9 p.m., 2035 E. 4th St., Cleveland,pickwickandfrolic.com
Excide at No Class
Don’t be shy, people are jumping on you out of love. Head
to No Class this weekend for a wild night courtesy of Excide, Broken Vow and
local hardcore rippers Last Gasp and You Should be With Us. If crowd surfing
and stage diving aren’t your thing, go grab a drink and don’t forget to tip the
friendly No Class staff. $12, Jan.
15, 7 p.m.-midnight, 11213 Detroit Ave., Cleveland,noclasscle.com
FRONT Triennial in Cleveland
The second iteration of the FRONT Triennial, Oh, Gods of Dust and Rainbows, is sadly coming to a close. Encompassing over 30
art sites and 100 artists, you can still catch the last few days of the
months-long event which kicked off in July. At the Cleveland Museum of Art, for
example, catch Firelei Báez’s large-scale painting and more. Free, thru Jan. 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 11150 East
Blvd., Cleveland,clevelandart.org
In Cahoots: An Evening of Magic and Mentalism at The 9
When a sleight-of-hand magician and a
therapist-turned-mentalist meet, the rest is history. Now, Jason and Stacy Alan
provide some of the most dazzling, mind-bending magic shows on the road. You
might recognize them from such shows as Penn & Teller Fool Us on
the CW Network. $45-$150, Jan. 14, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., 2017 E.
Ninth St., Cleveland, alextheatercleveland.com
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Join the Rock Hall for a free day celebrating the legacy of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Adding their voices and vibes to the mix will be
singer Charity Evonna, Marcus Smith with JAMPOP and a screening of Dr. King’s
“I Have a Dream” speech on loop. Free,
Jan. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 1100 E. Ninth St., Cleveland,rockhall.com
Time to party like it’s 2009. Bust out the skinny jeans,
tease your hair, don at least 20 rubber wristbands on each arm and head down to
Mahall’s for one of the most killer emo nights in the land. Get ready for an
MCR and Paramore deep dive on the dancefloor. $10, Jan. 14, 9 p.m., 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood,bravoartist.com
Mugshot at the Foundry Concert Club
Cleveland is huddling close in the mosh pits to stay warm
this winter.Mugshot is set to decimate the stage at the Foundry alongside Cell
and No Cure on Sunday night, bringing this killer weekend for heavy music to a
close.$12-$15, Jan. 15, 7 p.m.,
11729 Detroit Ave., Lakewood,foundryconcertclub.com
