11 Things to Do This Weekend in Cleveland: March 30-April 2

Cleveland International Film Festival at Playhouse Square
Boasting over 300 feature and short films from 67 different countries, CIFF is back for the 47th year. Opening night on Wednesday kicks things off with Butterfly in the Sky, a documentary detailing the history of the beloved show Reading Rainbow. We apologize, the eponymous song will be stuck in your head for days to come. If you're not sure what to see, check out our round up of local films to catch. $16-$18, March 22-April 1, various times, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, clevelandfilm.org 

Cleveland Cavaliers Games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
You know you’re in for a good night when you’re cheering on the Cavs against the Knicks. Keep the momentum going after Friday’s game as the team takes on the Pacers on Sunday. Tickets starting at $64, March 31, 7:30 p.m., 1 Center Court, Cleveland,  nba.com/cavaliers

Curator-led Field Trip at Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Gear up and get ready for a day of exploration and education. The curator-led field trips are a great chance to get out into nature while you learn something about your own backyard. This weekend’s event is titled Night Falls in the Grand River Valley. Free-$10, March 31, 7 p.m., location emailed with ticket, cmnh.org

Don’t Fall in Love With Yourself Screening at Grog Shop
For fans of hardcore punk and early metalcore, don’t miss this documentary focused on Justin Pearson — known for his role in the wildly chaotic San Diego music scene and an interesting appearance on Jerry Springer’s infamous show. The doc will end with a Q&A with both Pearson and the filmmaker, Jon Nix. $15, April 2, 8 p.m., 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, grogshop.gs

Family Day at Hofbrauhaus
Scoop up the kids and head to one of Downtown’s favorite beer establishments for family day. Kids will have their fill of their own buffet and adults can mingle over delicious food and a mug or two of quality ale. Free-$34.95, April 2, 11 a.m., 1550 Chester Ave., Cleveland, hofbrauhauscleveland.com

GlamGore at the Grog Shop
The GlamGore queens are consistently providing top notch alternative and themed drag — this time with a divine essence as they tackle the aesthetic of mythological gods and goddesses. Head back to the Grog Shop this weekend for a taste of their upcoming show, Clash of the Titans. You won't be disappointed. $15, April 1, 9 p.m., 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, grogshop.gs

Jo Koy at Playhouse Square
Between appearances on shows like Chelsea Lately and a strong lineup of comedy specials, Jo Koy boasts a track record that guarantees you’ll be cracking up all night. Before the show, check out his most recent movie, Easter Sunday, about his own life experiences surrounding the holiday and family. $53.50, April 2, 7:30 p.m., 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org

Planetarium Show: Totality at Lake Erie Nature and Science Center
This opportunity lets you experience the wonder of lunar and solar eclipses at the center’s full planetarium dome show. You’ll not only find out how the phenomenon occurs but what things might happen when it does on Earth and in the cosmos. $5, April 1, 3 p.m., 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village, clevelandmetroparks.com

Secret Society Comedy at Mahall’s 20 Lanes 
You know the drill. Head down to Mahall’s this weekend for a hush-hush night of gut-busting laughs, courtesy of hosts Bryan Sternik, David Horning, Gheramy Demery, other local comics and maybe a few surprises from the Secret Society Comedy bag of tricks. It goes without saying — tell no one where you were this weekend. $15, April 1, 11:30 p.m., 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, eventbrite.com

The Other Place at Dobama Theatre
Watch as a respected neurologist begins to question reality, all beginning with a lecture that takes an odd turn when our main character, Juliana, spots someone in a bright yellow bathing suit in a crowd of business and medical colleagues. Tickets stating at $14.98, through April 2, various times, 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland, dobama.org

The Tempest Symphony at Severance Hall
Based on Shakespeare’s classic comedy, the music of this event pairs perfectly with the tone of the original text. If you’re a fan of well-crafted orchestral music and The Tempest, look no further this weekend than the Cleveland Orchestra. Tickets starting at $24, March 30-April 1, various times, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, clevelandorchestra.com