2022 is already shaping up to be a good year for events and entertainment in Cleveland. Here are our eight must-see events for the first half of the new year.
Kacey Musgraves at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Known for songs “Rainbow,” “Follow Your Arrow” and “Glittery,” Kacey Musgraves is bringing her country-pop sensibilities to Cleveland with her “Star-Crossed: Unveiled” tour, being done in tandem with the titular album. She’ll be joined by opening act King Princess. Jan. 23, 8 p.m., 1 Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
NBA All-Star Weekend at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Catch the NBA’s best at All-Star Weekend. Whether you’re watching your favorite celebrity during the All-Star Game, Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell wow in the Slam Dunk Contest or the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo put people on skates, there’s something for every fan. Feb. 18-20, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
Bill Burr at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
If you need a little laughter in your life, Bill Burr has you covered. One of the top comedic voices and known for his role in F Is For Family, the Grammy-nominated Burr brings his talent to Cleveland at a time when we’ll just be getting out of our winter-long hibernation. April 23, 7 p.m., 1 Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
Leon Bridges at Jacobs Pavilion
Best known for his 2015 song “Coming Home,” singer-songwriter Leon Bridges brings his soulful voice and newfound R&B flavor to Cleveland this May as Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica’s season-opening show. Try not to sing along when “Sweeter” comes on; we dare you. May 8, 7:30 p.m., 2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland, 216-622-6557, theflatspavilion.com
Pretty Woman at Playhouse Square
The dancing, the singing, the music, what a dream! If musicals and theatrics make your heart sing, don’t miss this classic. Running for most of March, this rendition of the beloved Julia Roberts movie features Tony Award-nominee Adam Pascal starring as Edward Lewis. March 8-27, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
To Kill a Mockingbird at Playhouse Square
If your English teachers were anything like ours, you’ve read this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel — and for good reason. Spend a night this spring watching the story of Boo Radley come to life in Aaron Sorkin’s adaption of Harper Lee’s iconic book. April 26-May 15, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
They Might Be Giants at Beachland Ballroom
Without the album Flood, who knows what would have happened to They Might Be Giants? In April, the group brings the celebration of its defining album to Cleveland with a front-to-back performance of the 1990 album. April 5, 8 p.m.,15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
New Kids on the Block at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Looking for a nostalgic night where you can be serenaded by the hits of your childhood? If so, look no further than NKOTB’s stop in Cleveland. With special guests Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley and En Vogue, this is a party that is guaranteed to go long into the night. June 21, 7:30 p.m., 1 Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
