5 Things To Do This Weekend in Cleveland: Nov. 19-22

Building Bridges Together by Verb Ballets
Many artists and performers in Cleveland are proving that dance and art can stay alive even during challenging times. In collaboration with Blue Water Chamber Orchestra, Verb Ballet will be streaming an originally choreographed and pre-filmed performance this Saturday. Created specifically for virtual viewing, the show takes the choreography performed by Verb Ballet’s dancers under the leadership of producing artistic director, Dr. Margaret Carlson and associate artistic director, Richard Dickinson and pairs it with cinematic visuals and striking music conducted by Daniel Meyer. $10-$25, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., verbballets.org/building-bridges-together

Fashioning Identity: Mola Textiles of Panama at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Opening this Sunday, this immersive exhibit delves into the vibrantly colored traditional clothing of the indegineous Guna women of Panama. It focuses around a specific piece of clothing called the mola, a hand-sewn blouse, which has been a part of traditional dress since the 20th century and later became a symbol of culture, identity and independence. The series of blouses showcase a variety of different intricate designs, colors and geometric patterns and span from across distinct periods of Guna history between 1925 and the 1980s. Free, Nov. 22, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org/exhibitions

Medina Candlelight Walk
Along with the annual tree lighting happening this Friday, Main Street Medina has a series of social distanced events planned to help promote shopping local for the holidays. While your little ones will get a chance to meet Santa and send their wish list to the North Pole, different shops and businesses around town will be having their own promotions to encourage gift shopping. Or if you’re just looking to get in a festive spirit, check out Main Street Medina’s website to see the full calendar of events happening such as Ten Towns Church’s 2nd Annual Tour of Gingerbread Homes, a drive-thru holiday lights display at the Medina County Fairgrounds and much more. Free, Nov. 20-22, various locations, mainstreetmedina.com

Ms. Pat at Pickwick & Frolic
Known for her brutally honest bits, comedian Patricia Williams, known as Ms. Pat, has recently been named as one of the top 10 comics to watch by Variety for her quick-witted and raw performances. She’s appeared on various TV shows and programs including Nickelodeon’s Mom’s Night Out, Netflix’s Larry Charles’ Dangerous World of Comedy and many others. Tickets for this live show will be sold by party size as opposed to individual ticket sales so that groups remain separate and socially distant. $40-$80, Nov. 20-22, 9:30 & 7 p.m., 2035 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com

Wild Winter Nights at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Although we’ve only seen glimmers of snowflakes this November, many of us are already eager to usher in the holiday season. What better way to do this than visit a shiny winter wonderland of lights right in the heart of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. This year’s display features more than a million individual light throughout the park, including themes like Candyland, the Enchanted Forest, Conservation Trail & Santa’s Workshop. In addition to live music, model train displays and ice-carvers, there will also be a light show featuring a 50-foot-tall-tree, a chance to see Santa himself and much more. Walkthrough or drive-through options are available. $18-$60, Nov. 17-Dec. 30, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, 216-661-6500, clevelandmetroparks.com