Things to Do This Weekend In Cleveland: Nov. 13-16

Thursday, Nov. 13

Danny Brown at Globe Iron
The rapper performs at 7 p.m. at Globe Iron. He’s just released Stardust, his first collection of new material since sobering up. The album features guest appearances from acts such as Femtanyl (who are on the tour with him), Jane Remover, Frost Children and Quadeca. 2325 Elm St., Cleveland, globeironcle.com

Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena
The Cavaliers kick off a lengthy homestand with Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors struggled to notch wins last season, and the Cavs should have the advantage. The game begins at 7 p.m. The Cavs will return to the arena on Saturday to face the Memphis Grizzlies at 5 p.m. 1 Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2200, rocketarena.com

Cleveland Pizza Week
Scene's annual pizza week is back. Participating restaurants will offer $9 pizzas through the promotion. The event runs through Sunday. Consult the website for more info. Various locations, clevelandpizzaweek.com

Thomas Dolby at House of Blues
The '80s synth-pop star who had a massive hit in 1982 with the tune "She Blinded Me with Science" comes to House of Blues. Over the years, he's been an innovative musician who's played synthesizers for the likes of David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Roger Waters and Foreigner. The show starts at 7 p.m. 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com

Alex Edelman at the Hanna Theatre
Film director, writer and comedian Alex Edelman had a Broadway hit with his standup show Just for Us. He brings his latest show, dubbed What Are You Going to Do, to the Hanna Theatre. The show begins at 7 p.m. 2067 East 14th St., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

The Christine Jorgensen Show at the Outcalt Theater
Cleveland Play House Artistic Director Michael Barakiva, who directed the show’s off-Broadway premiere, brings this show about the person who reportedly became "the first transgender celebrity in America." Thurday's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Outcalt Theater, where performances continue through Nov. 16. 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Mahler's Sixth Symphony at Mandel Concert Hall
Tugan Sokhiev conducts the Cleveland Orchestra as it plays the Mahler symphony dubbed "Tragic." The concert will also feature the U.S. premiere of Geoffrey Gordon's "Mad Song," a piece inspired by William Blake's poetry. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall, where performances continue through Saturday. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com

Rhett Miller and Bob Schneider at Music Box Supper Club
The singer-songwriter best known as the frontman of alt-country icons Old 97s, Rhett Miller comes to the Music Box Supper Club in support of his 10th solo album, A lifetime of riding by night. Austin-based singer-songwriter Bob Schneider shares the bill. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com

Much Ado About Nothing at the Helen
Beatrice and Benedick forge a partnership in order to defend house and honor and salvage the true love of Hero and Claudio in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Helen, Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Play House present their version of the classic play. Performances continue through Nov. 15. 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Six at Connor Palace
The six wives of Henry VIII turn into pop princesses in this imaginative musical written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss. Thursday's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Connor Palace, where performances continue through Nov. 16. 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion at Mac’s Backs
Chris DeVille, author of Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion, will be in conversation with local scribe Annie Zaleski at this special event that takes place at 7 p.m. at Mac's Backs in Cleveland Heights. 1820 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-321-2665, macbacks.com

Friday, Nov. 14

Boulez 100: Celebrating the Pierre Boulez Centenary at Cleveland Museum of Art
The international conference celebrating the Pierre Boulez centenary culminates with a concert of "virtuoso chamber works" by the avant-garde artist. An ensemble of performers from across the country will present the all-Boulez program of seminal modernist compositions. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Cleveland Museum of Art. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org

Chamber Music in the Galleries: CIM Guitar Studio at Cleveland Museum of Art
Conservatory musicians from the Cleveland Institute of Music give a free concert at Cleveland Museum of Art. They'll present a mixed repertoire of standards and "unknown gems." 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org

Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular at the State Theatre
This holiday show that takes place Friday at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre offers magic and humor that is appropriate for the entire family. 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Cleveland Charge vs. Wisconsin Herd at Public Hall
The Cleveland Charge, the G-League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers, plays its home opener on Friday at 7 p.m. at Public Hall. The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a Schedule Mini Hoop. The Charge and the Herd play again Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. at Public Hall. The first 2,000 fans to that game will receive a Trading Card Giveaway. 500 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland, cleveland.gleague.nba.com

DeRay Davis at MGM Northfield Park
This comedian and actor’s quick wit comes naturally as he thinks of insults on the fly. He comes MGM Northfield Park Center Stage at 8 p.m. on Friday night. 10705 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com

Cory Grinder & the Playboy Saints at Beachland Tavern
The local honky-tonk heroes perform at the Beachland Tavern to celebrate the release of their new album, And More, which they recorded at the Electric Company in Akron. Doors open at 8 p.m. 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com

Grace Helbig: Let Me Get This Off My Chest at the Hanna Theatre
The comedian and actress who hosts her own podcast, This Might Get Weird, brings her latest show to the Hanna Theatre. In it, she talks about being diagnosed with breast cancer and what it was like to receive treatment. The show begins at 8 p.m. 2067 East 14th St., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

T Murph at the Funny Bone
A part of the Chicago comedian scene who's done a bit of acting as well (he has a role in the Hulu show Woke), comedian T Murph performs at 7 and 9:30 p.m. on Friday night and at 6:30 and 9 p.m. on Saturday night at the Funny Bone. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, 216-696-4677, cleveland.funnybone.com

Saturday, Nov. 15

10,000 Maniacs at the Kent Stage
The independent route is nothing new for 10,000 Maniacs — as their promotional biography notes, they were “the original indie band,” having released an EP and an album independently on their own prior to signing with Elektra to release their second album, The Wishing Chair, in 1985. Expect to hear songs from those formative albums as well as more recent material when the band plays at 7:30 p.m. at the Kent Stage. 175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org

Black Violin: Full Circle Tour at the State Theatre
The duo that merges classical music and hip-hop returns to its roots with this show that takes place at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre. Singer-songwriter Abraham Alexander, who's toured with the likes of Leon Bridges and the Lumineers, joins the group. 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

In the Same Tongue
DANCECleveland presents this piece by Cleveland native Dianne McIntyre. It aims to explore "how language creates worlds of beauty, alienation, harmony, tension and piece. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Lady Hatchet at the Grog Shop
A satellite band of the 11-piece Rude Girl Revue, this group offers a slimmed-down version of the spirited ska played by Rude Girl Revue. The group comes to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights on Saturday night with openers Cowboy Princess Brigade and Rubix Groove. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs

Queensryche's Volume and Vengeance Tour
The veteran hard rock group perhaps best known for the 1988 concept album, Operation: Mindcrime, brings its latest tour to MGM Northfield Park's Center Stage. The group released new material back in 2022 when it put out Digital Noise Alliance, an album it cut with its longtime producer Zeuss. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. 10705 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com

The Uncle Louie Variety Show
The comedy group brings its latest show, Wooden Spoon Survivor, to the Hanna Theatre. The comedians explore their Italian-American heritage in sketch comedy bits, some of which include live music. The show begins at 7 p.m. 2067 East 14th St., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Wish You Were Here at the Agora
The Pink Floyd tribute act returns to the Agora. The 10-piece band plays cuts from classic Floyd albums such as Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall. The multi-media stage production features lasers and moving lights, vintage videos, flying inflatables and various sound effects. The group boasts that it is the longest continually performing Pink Floyd tribute act in the world. Doors open at 7 p.m. 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com

Wonderland Vintage Bazaar at IngeunityLabs
More than 35 vintage vendors will be on hand for this bazaar that takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at IngenuityLabs. Routine Coffee Truck and Rabbit Food Food Truck will also be on hand, and there will be brunch cocktails. It’s an indoor event. Admission costs $5. Parking is free. 5401 Hamilton Ave., Cleveland, 216-589-9444, ingenuitycleveland.org

Sunday, Nov. 16

Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field
The Baltimore Ravens trounced the Browns when the two teams played in Baltimore earlier this season. The Ravens, after struggling early this season, seem to have found their stride, but the Browns tend to make AFC North games at Huntington Bank Field close ones. Kickoff is at 4:25 p.m. 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, 440-891-5000, huntingtonbankfield.com

Shaun Cassidy at the Goodyear Theater
The former teen pop star who inked a record deal when he was still in high school comes to the Goodyear Theater in Akron. The show starts at 7 p.m., and it's billed as a "live music and storytelling" event, so you can expect to hear Cassidy reflect on his lengthy career. 1201 East Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com

The Cleveland Orchestra Youth and Children's Choruses Concert at Mandel Concert Hall
The Cleveland Orchestra Children's Preparatory Chorus, the Children's Chorus and the Youth Chorus play on stage at Mandel Concert Hall for the first time for this special free concert. It begins at 4 p.m. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com

Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas at the Hanna Theatre
Now in its 30th season of touring, Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas attempts to recreate "the joy and innocence "of a night before Christmas in a remote farmhouse in the west of Ireland in the 1950s. The performance takes place at 2 p.m. at the Hanna Theatre. 2067 East 14th St., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

My Love Letter to Food at Imposters Theatre
Comedian Samantha Woodman wrote, directed and produced this show about her relationship with food. Sunday's performance takes place at 6 p.m. at Imposters Theater. 4828 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, imposterstheater.com

Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas at the Mimi Ohio Theatre
Singer-songwriter John Denver is no longer with us, but his spirit remains, and this holiday show that features Denver hits such as “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders," "Take Me Home Country Roads” and “Leaving on a Jet Plane” aims to capture that. Performances take place at 2 and 6 p.m. at the Mimi Ohio Theatre. 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Warren Miller's SNO-CIETY at Akron Civic Theatre
Ski season unofficially kicks off each year with a screening of Warren Miller's latest ski and snowboarding flick. This season's offering, SNO-CIETY, screen at 3 p.m. at Akron Civic Theatre. Expect to see clips of Olympians and urban riders performing all kinds of crazy stunts. 182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com