Things to Do This Weekend In Cleveland: Jan. 15-19

Thursday, Jan. 15 

Cleveland Boat Show at the I-X Center
Summer is still months away, but you can get ready for water sports at this weekend's annual Cleveland Boat Show that takes place from Thursday through Sunday at the I-X center. There will be live music and fishing demonstrations. Check the website for hours and admission. 1 I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, 216-676-6000, ixcenter.com

Cleveland Piano Summit: Dr. Dave Thomas, George Foley, Jackie Warren & Joe Hunter at Edwins
Four terrific local jazz pianists will converge upon Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute in Cleveland Heights for this special show. The musicians have decades of experience between them. The concert begins at 7 p.m. 12383 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-921-333, edwinsrestaurant.org

Disney on Ice: Jump In! at Rocket Arena
Disney on Ice makes its annual visit to Rocket Arena this week. Thursday's performance takes place at 7 p.m.; shows continue through Sunday. One Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com

Fashioning the Stage: An Evening with Harold "Ragz" Crawford at the Cleveland History Center
The Hollywood stage caster talks about dressing the cast for films such as Swordfish and Men of Honor. He’ll also talk about his latest project, the forthcoming The Last Shop on Walnut starring Peter Lawson Jones and Kym Whitley. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Cleveland History Center. 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-721-5722, wrhs.org

Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits! at Music Box Supper Club
This series at Music Box Supper Club will highlight the best of Shakespeare’s work as presented by the Cleveland Shakespeare. Founded in 1977, the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival has been dedicated to bringing Shakespeare to life for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Doors open at 6 p.m. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com

Stereophonic at Connor Palace
Will Butler of the hipster band Arcade Fire wrote the music for this musical about a band trying to make it big in the 1970s. Thursday's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Connor Palace, where performances continue through Jan. 25. 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Verdi’s Requiem at Mandel Concert Hall
Soprano Asmik Grigorian joins the Cleveland Orchestra for this concert featuring Verdi's Requiem, a piece that features dramatic choral work. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall, where performances also take place on Saturday and Sunday. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com

Greg Warren at Hilarities
In his 2008 Comedy Central special, Greg Warren jokes that he "looks married" even though he's not. "Women tell me that all the time," he says. "I don't think it's a compliment." Warren's dry sense of humor makes him the kind of guy to whom everyone can relate. He performs Thursday at 7 p.m. at Hilarities and has shows scheduled through Sunday. 2035 East Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com

Friday, Jan. 16

American Idiot at Akron Civic Theatre’s Knight Stage
Young Americans struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world in this musical that features the music of the punk band Green Day. The Millennial Theatre Project presents the play tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Akron Civic Theatre’s Knight Stage, where performances continue through Jan. 25. 182 S. Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com

Arnez J at the Funny Bone
This comedian’s humor tends to be all over the place as he talks about the violations of colonoscopies, women who need to cover the glue of their weaves and the way his Uncle Charlie dances. His Rodney King skit is hilarious, and his observations of the world are pretty spot-on. He performs on Friday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. at the Funny Bone, and performances run through Sunday. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, 216-696-4677, cleveland.funnybone.com

Deconstructing The Dark Side of the Moon with Scott Freiman at the Hanna Theatre
Composer, musician and software guru Scott Freiman takes a deep dive into the history of the Pink Floyd album Dark Side of the Moon with this two-hour presentation. The event begins at 8 p.m. at the Hanna Theatre. 2067 East 14th St., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Tim Elek’s CIA Artist Talk at Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland Institute of Art alum Tim Elek, who as senior art director at Epic Games worked on highly acclaimed video games such as Fortnite Save the World and Fortnite Battle Royale, will give a free talk on Friday at 12:15 p.m. in the Peter B. Lewis Theater as part of the Reinberger Gallery’s Lunch on Fridays series. 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-421-7000, cia.edu

Flanagan's Wake at Kennedy’s Theatre
Part improv, part scripted, this interactive Irish wake is back again at Kennedy’s Theatre at Playhouse Square. Performances are set for 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Pop Punk Benefit for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank at the Grog Shop
Local bands Youth Pallet, Molly O'Malley, Plum Shed and Homedays perform as part of this special benefit concert that sends proceeds to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, a worthy cause given the number of people living in poverty these days. The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Grog Shop. Local businesses will host a raffle too. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs

Tarta Relena and Meara O’Reilly’s “Hockets for Two Voices” at Cleveland Museum of Art
The Catalan folk duo performs at 7:30 tonight at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The tour supports the group's latest album, És Pregunta. Openers Mingjia Chen and Linnea Sablosky will perform Meara O’Reilly’s experimental piece Hockets for Two Voices. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org

Sail On, My Friend: A Celebration of Todd Snider at Beachland Ballroom
This concert featuring the Sh**house All-Stars honors the late Todd Snider, an alt-country icon known for his narrative songwriting and storytelling skills. Snider passed away last year. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Beachland Ballroom. 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com

Third Friday at 78th Street Studios
From 5 to 9 p.m., many of the 78th Street Studios resident artist studios and galleries will be open as part of this monthly event. There will be live music, and Local West, a Gordon Square sandwich shop, will serve food. BARneo will have a selection of adult beverages as well. Admission is free. 1300 West 78th St., 78thstreetstudios.com

Saturday, Jan. 17

Difference-Makers Days at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium
The Greater Cleveland Aquarium celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with this special weekend-long event. signage and activities will highlight African American innovators in biology, research, zoology and scuba diving, and the aquarium will donate $1 from every admission to donate $1 for every general admission guest ticket to United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland, Ohio’s only Black Federated human service organization. The event runs through Monday. 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, 216-862-8803, greaterclevelandaquarium.com

G. Love & Special Sauce at Kent Stage
The singer-songwriter and rapper out of Philadelphia brings his Lemonade 20th Anniversary Tour to the Kent Stage. Released in 2006, Lemonade featured guest spots by the likes of Blackalicious, Ben Harper, Marc Broussard, Tristan Prettyman and Jack Johnson. It furthered the blues-meets-hip-hop sound that Love debuted on 2004's The Hustle. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. 175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org

Pinkertones: Weezer Tribute at Mahall’s 20 Lanes
In the '90s, Weezer certainly churned out the hits. Songs such as "Buddy Holly" and "Undone" turned the group from indie underdogs to alternative radio/MTV superstars. On Saturday at 7 p.m. at Mahall's 20 Lanes in Lakewood, the Pinkertones pay tribute to that era. Flicker/Fade opens the show. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com

Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble at Beachland Ballroom
Pan Detroit Ensemble, a jazz band featuring musicians from bassist and producer Don Was's Detroit hometown, represents a dream come true for the veteran musician Famous for his 1980s band Was (Not Was), Was heads in a different direction with the Pan Detroit Ensemble, a group that reflects Detroit’s history as a blue-collar town. Was brings his jazz ensemble to the Beachland Ballroom for the first time. The concert begins at 8 p.m. 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com

Sunday, Jan. 18

Original Americana: Featuring GS Harper, Kristine Jackson and Bridgetown Junction at the Bop Stop
Not sure when the term Americana came into fashion, but its best practitioners (acts such as Wilco and Jason Isbell) blend folk, classic country and rock. On Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Bop Stop, Cleveland's G.S. Harper, Kristine Jackson and Bridgetown Junction will play a special showcase dubbed Original Americana. 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-771-6551, themusicsettlement.org

Tri-C presents the 49th Annual Celebration of the Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the State Theatre
This annual celebration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. takes place at 2:30 p.m. at the State Theatre. The Clark Sisters will perform, and Tri-C will honor its scholarship winners. Tri-C Creative Arts Academy Students will also perform. In-person tickets for this event are sold out, but you can watch the livestream at tri-c.edu/MLK2026. 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Monday, Jan. 19

Cavs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at Rocket Arena
In what could be a preview of this year's NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder visit Rocket Arena to take on the Cavs. Tipoff is at 2:30 p.m. since the game is part of a special Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. One Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at Cleveland Museum of Art
Normally closed on Mondays, the Cleveland Museum of Art opens up today to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Local artists and art organizations will be on hand for art making demonstrations, and there will be performances in the Atrium. It all starts at 10 a.m., and it's free. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Free Admission at Western Reserve Historical Society
The Western Reserve Historical Society will offer free admission in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In addition, there will be $3 rides on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel, and all exhibits will be open. Weber’s Premium Custard will be on site to sell Euclid Beach Vanilla and Higbee’s Frosted Malt. And the library will feature special material related to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and African American history. 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-721-5722, wrhs.org

MLK Open House and Day of Music at Severance Music Center
This day-long celebration at Severance Hall features performances and interactive activities in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. Admission is free, and the event begins at 1 p.m. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com

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