Things to Do This Weekend In Cleveland: Jan. 29-Feb. 1

Thursday, Jan. 29

Atmosphere at House of Blues
The hip-hop duo brings its Winter Carnival Tour to House of Blues. Their latest project, Jestures, features 26 songs written in alphabetical order and embraces the different genres the Minneapolis duo has explored throughout its career. The show begins at 6 p.m. 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com

Bloomer at Mahall’s 20 Lanes
Indie electronic artist Sage Douglas tours and records as Bloomer, an act which comes to Mahall's 20 Lanes in Lakewood as part of its first-ever U.S. headline tour. The trek supports the new album, Clouds, a collection of shimmering, synth-y tunes that should translate well live. The show begins at 6 p.m. at Mahall's 20 Lanes in Lakewood. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com

Alingon Mitra at Hilarities
This standup comedian has written material for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and Adam Ruins Everything. A semi-finalist on Last Coming Standing back in 2014, Mitra, who has a very low-key delivery as he tells stories about the trials and tribulations of being picked on in high school, performs Thursday at 7 p.m. at Hilarities. 2035 East Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com

Nathan-Paul’s Birthday Show at Edwin’s Leadership & Restaurant Institute
This young Cleveland-based jazz musician prides himself on his ability to collaborate with other local musicians, so you can expect guests to be on hand for this special birthday celebration that takes place at 7 p.m. at Edwin’s Leadership & Restaurant Institute in Cleveland Heights. 12383 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-921-333, edwinsrestaurant.org

Friday, Jan. 30

2026 Opening Night Celebration at the Museum of Contemporary Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art celebrates the opening of four new exhibits with this special party that takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. 11400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-421-8671, mocacleveland.org

Bumpin' Uglies at Beachland Ballroom and Globe Iron
The ska/reggae/punk band swings into town for a two-night stand. The group performs at 7 p.m. on Friday at Beachland Ballroom with Land of Panda and Sandwich Boiz and at 7 p.m. on Saturday night at Globe Iron with Joey Harkum, The Palmer Squares and Damn Skippy. 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com

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

The Great Big Home + Garden Show
The 10-day Great Big Home + Garden Show is back at the I-X Center through Feb. 8. It features a whopping 600 exhibits centering on how to "renew, refresh and restore" your home and garden. Landscaping experts will present daily gardening seminars as well. Check the show's website for hours and a complete schedule of happenings. One I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, 216-676-6000, ixcenter.com

Legends of Country at Mandel Concert Hall
Singers Rachel Potter and Patrick Thomas join the Cleveland Pops Orchestra for this special show that'll feature tunes by icons such as Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and Hank Williams. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com

Monsters vs. Belleville Senators at Rocket Arena
The Belleville Senators come to Rocket Arena on Friday night to face the Monsters at 7 p.m. The two teams will go at again at 7 p.m. on Saturday night at the arena. One Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com

The Eric Roberson Improv Sessions at Music Box
The self-proclaimed "king of independent soul" brings his Improv Sessions tour to Music Box. Press materials for the tour describe the show as part concert, theater and conversation. In addition to playing songs from his back catalog, he'll also read passages from his book, Beautifully All Over the Place. The show begins at 8 p.m. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com

Mike Vecchione at Hilarities
An actor and comedian who's had roles in films such as The King of Staten Island, Mike Vecchione has appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon numerous times. The fast-talking comedian who likes to joke about being in his forties performs at 6:30 and 9:15 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday night at Hilarities. 2035 East Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com

Saturday, Jan. 31

The Baldwin Wallace Conservatory Opera Presents “A. E. Reverie” and “Rise” at Cleveland Museum of Art
The Baldwin Wallace Conservatory Opera presents two operas that "highlight the pioneering American spirit of determination, independence and freedom," as it's put in press materials. Performances take place at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Cleveland Museum of Art. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org

Blue Rodeo at Brothers Lounge
This Canadian band has performed sporadically in Cleveland for the past decade, and it returns for a show in support of the 10th anniversary of its second album, Bonkers. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at Brothers Lounge. 11609 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-226-2767, brotherslounge.com

Cleveland Blues Jam Series at the Sixty6
This quarterly series at the Sixty6 celebrates the ongoing legacy of local bluesman Wallace Coleman. Coleman and one other local artist will perform. Check the venue's website for more info. 1966 E. 66th St., Cleveland, 216-615-7261, thesixty6.com

The JiMiller Band at the Winchester
The local band known for its marathon sets featuring covers of Grateful Dead tunes comes to the Winchester in Lakewood. The show begins at 8 p.m. 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-600-5338, facebook.com/TheWinchesterMusicTavern

Martha Graham Dance Company at the State Theatre
The renowned dance troupe performs at 7:30 p.m. at the State Theatre. The program will include class Graham pieces set to the music of composer Aaron Copland along with new works. 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Sunday, Feb. 1

Katie Hanningan at Hilarities
The comedian who had a hit with her debut comedy album, 2022’s Feeling of Emptiness, performs at 7 p.m. at Hilarities. 2035 East Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com

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