Things to Do This Weekend In Cleveland: April 30-May 3

Thursday, April 30

Henry Cho at the Agora
The comedian known for making light of family life, marriage and growing up as a Korean American in the red state of Tennessee brings his Empty Nest tour to the Agora. The show begins at 8 p.m. 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com

An Evening with Mary Gauthier & Stephen Kellogg at Music Box Supper Club
This show celebrates the 20th anniversary of Mary Gauthier’s third album, Mercy Now. That album placed her in the lineage of many of her musical heroes and mentors, including John Prine, Guy Clark, Lucinda Williams and Tom Waits. She performs at 7 p.m. on Thursday at Music Box Supper Club. Fellow singer-songwriter Stephen Kellogg shares the bill, and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com

HUMP! Film Festival at Cedar Lee Theatre
A showcase of sex-positive short films, all curated by writer Dan Savage, the HUMP! Film Festival features dirty movies created by people who aren’t porn stars but want to be them just for this festival. The films feature all kinds of body sizes, shapes, ages, colors, sexualities, genders, kinks and fetishes. Thursday's screening takes place at 7 p.m. at the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland Heights. 2163 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 440-528-0355, clevelandcinemas.com

Mendelssohn's Reformation Symphony at Mandel Concert Hall
Jörg Widmann, a former Daniel R. Lewis Composer Fellow with the Cleveland Orchestra, comes back to Cleveland to lead the Cleveland Orchestra as it plays three of his pieces along with Mendelssohn's "Reformation" Symphony. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Saturday night at Mandel Concert Hall. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B at Hanna Theatre
Billed as a "madcap mystery romp," this play about Arthur Conan Doyle's detective duo comes to the Hanna Theatre for an extended run that continues through May 10. Thursday's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

The New Pornographers at House of Blues
The Canadian power pop group that just released its latest effort, The Former Site Of, an album that dives into alt-country territory with its emphasis on mandolin but still manages to deliver some power-pop gems, performs at 7 p.m. at House of Blues. Singer-songwriter Will Sheff opens. 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com

The Outsiders at Connor Palace
Adapted from the best-selling novel and blockbuster film by the same name, this musical centers on a rivalry between two families living in Tulsa in the 1960s. Thursday's performance takes place at 6:30 p.m. at Connor Palace, where performances continue through May 17. 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

The Temptations & the Four Tops at MGM Northfield Park
The two Motown groups bring their tour celebrating the 60th anniversary of "My Girl" to MGM Northfield Park's Center Stage. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. 10705 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-908-7793, northfieldparkracino.com

Woody at Home: Woody Guthrie's Home Recordings 1951-1952 at the Rock Hall
Record producer Anna Canoni, who’s folk singer Woody Guthrie's granddaughter, will join fellow producer Steve Rosenthal for a special look into the 1951-1952 home recordings by Guthrie. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Rock Hall. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., Cleveland, 216-515-8444, rockhall.com

Friday, May 1

AAWR Grand Re-opening Celebration and 2026 Annual Members Exhibition at Artists Archives of the Western World
This yearly exhibition at the Artists Archives of the Western World features one piece from each of the gallery's active members in any medium, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, assemblage, digital art, fine jewelry and textiles. This year’s exhibit coincides with the gallery's grand reopening following a complete remodel. The event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. 1834 E. 123rd St., Cleveland, 216-721-9020, artistsarchives.org

Bahamas at Beachland Ballroom
The indie rock act performs at 8 p.m. at the Beachland Ballroom. The tour supports the band’s seven studio album, My Second Last Album, the poppier follow-up to 2023’s Bootcut, a straight-up country release. 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com

Midwest Wine Fest at Lago
The organizers of this three-day event that takes place at Lago through Sunday promise "global discovery." Expect to sample wines from all around the world. Find hours of operation and more info on the website. 1091 W. 10th St., Cleveland, 216-862-8065 winefestcle.com

MIX: Year of the Horse at Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art kicks off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with this special edition of MIX that features dance performances and house and techno sets by the likes of SceneAmatiX and Zosimo Maximo. There will also be themed food and drink specials. It all begins at 6 p.m. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org

Mo Willems's Because at Mandel Concert Hall
The Cleveland Orchestra performs this piece by the bestselling author and illustrator known for his children's books. Friday's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall, where the concert repeats at 3 p.m. on Sunday. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com

Saturday, May 2

Free Comic Book Day at Superscript Comics and Games
Superscript in Lakewood will open at 11 a.m. with free editions of comic books for customers to take (limit of eight free books per customer). Comic creators like Grace Ellis, Gary Dumm, John G and Joe Sieracki will do in-store signings throughout the day, and John G will host a workshop about character design at 6 p.m. Free. 13361 Madison Ave., Lakewood, superscriptohio.com

Bassel & the Supernaturals at the Bop Stop
Syrian-American Bassel Almadani leads this group that plays soul, funk and hip-hop and writes tunes about identity, displacement and social justice. The group performs at 8 p.m. at the Bop Stop. 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-771-6551, themusicsettlement.org

Go Fest Yourself at No Class
Local emo rockers Mud Whale put together the lineup for this festival that features up-and-coming regional acts. The music begins at 4 p.m. at No Class. Garbage Kids Vegan will be on hand selling food. 11213 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-221-8576, noclasscle.com

Juvenile's Boiling Point Album Release Tour
The veteran rapper out of New Orleans brings the tour supporting his new album, Boiling Point, to the House of Blues. The album serves as a follow-up to his 1999 release, 400 Degreez, giving you an idea of this guy's longtime career. The show begins at 7 p.m. 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com

Monster Jam at Huntington Bank Field
The popular monster truck competition that's part of the Stadium Championship Series East rolls into Huntington Bank Field. The day starts with meet-and-greets at 12:30 p.m., and the trucks kick things into gear at 5 p.m. 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, 440-891-5000, huntingtonbankfield.com

Orange Community Artisan & Farmers Market at the Pepper Pike Learning Center
Hedy Westra, a Western Reserve Herb Society member and master gardener, will be on hand for this weekly farmers market that takes place at the Pepper Pike Learning Center. Patrons will learn how and when to harvest, how to preserve the harvest and where to learn more about herbs. It takes place at 11 a.m., and the market will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 32000 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike, orangecommunitymarket.org

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at the State Theatre
Fourteen classical musicians unleash "effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion" for this special candlelight concert that takes place on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre. 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Swords and Sorcery: Fantasy Movies in Concert at Maltz Performing Arts Center
On Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Maltz Performing Arts Center, a 70-piece symphony orchestra with a chorus will play selections from The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Avatar, How to Train Your Dragon, Game of Thrones, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Hook and Willow. 1855 Ansel Road, Cleveland, 216-368-6062, case.edu/maltzcenter

Sunday, May 3

Failure at the Grog Shop
The alt-rock band from the '90s returns to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. After a good run, the group splintered in 1997, only to reunite in 2014 after a 17-year-hiatus. It's steadily toured and recorded since then, and the current tour supports the space rock-inspired new album, Location. All Under Heaven opens, and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs

Cleveland Magazine senior editor Annie Nickoloff contributed to this article.

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