Editor's Note: This article was published in 2023. Visit this 2024 Easter Brunch Guide for 15 great options.
Andrew Bird at the Agora Theater & Ballroom
With support from opener Ted Poor, the prolific Andrew Bird hits Cleveland this weekend as a part of his Inside Problems Tour. Keep an ear out for his most recent single “Never Falls Apart,” released just last February. $36-$66, April 8, 8 p.m., 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, agoracleveland.com
Cleveland Cavaliers v. Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
It’s the last regular season game before the Cavs head to the playoffs — why not head Downtown to cheer them on as they go toe-to-toe with the Hornets before the real show starts next week. Tickets starting at $30, April 9, 1 p.m., 1 Center Court, Cleveland, nba.com/cavaliers
Cleveland Guardians Home Opener at Progressive Field
The time has finally come, the Guards are back in town for the first home game of the year. Downtown is sure to come alive with celebrating fans, so get there early for a beer with friends before Cleveland’s showdown with the Seattle Mariners. Tickets starting at $39, April 7, 4:10 p.m., 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland, mlb.com/guardians
Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival at Cleveland State University
For 12 days, Cleveland State will become a hotbed for classic Indian music. The festival is the biggest of its kind outside of India and boasts an attendance of nearly 10,000 people as fans flock to catch internationally renowned musicians and dancers. Free-$200, April 5-16, various times, Cleveland State University campus, aradhana.org
Easter Brunches in Cleveland
This weekend is Easter Sunday, meaning the dining scene will come to life with various mimosa-fueled, festive brunches. For a list of delicious options, head to our Easter Brunch Guide for 2023.
Eclipse Countdown Kickoff at Great Lakes Science Center
Join the folks at the Science Center for a kickoff in anticipation of the total solar eclipse expected exactly one year from the event. As Cleveland sits on the path of totality, locals will have some of the best seats in the world for one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena. Come back on April 8, 2024 to view the actual thing. Free-$19.95, April 7-8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 601 Erieside Drive, Cleveland, greatscience.com
Eggstravaganza at Tower City Center
Grab the family and a basket for collecting before hopping down to Tower City for this free, Easter event. Boasting an egg hunt, petting zoo, magic shows and Easter bunnies, this holiday celebration is perfect for a festive weekend Downtown. Free, April 8, noon-6 p.m., 230 W. Huron Road, Cleveland, towercitycenter.com
Gary Dumm Opening Reception at Loganberry Books Annex Gallery
Enjoy the opening reception for Gary Dumm’s 2023 exhibition Black and White and Read All Over 2.0. Dumm has a long history working as a comic and graphic novel artist, including the illustration of the 2020 city-based graphic novel Fire on the Water. His new exhibit boasts a mixed collection of his works, offering an insider glimpse into his distinct style. Free, April 6-30, various times, 13015 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland, loganberrybooks.com
Imposters Theater Main Stage Sketch Show
This event marks the first main stage sketch show to grace the new Imposters stage. Prep yourself for a gut-busting evening courtesy of cast members Cam Godfrey, Mackenzie Maguire, Maria Serra and more. The show runs for roughly 90 minutes, so grab a drink and get cozy. $15, April 8, 7 p.m., 4828 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, imposterstheater.com
Risk + Discovery at Cleveland Institute of Art
The full title of this event, Risk + Discover: Glass Innovation, hints at the gorgeous and incredibly focused art of glassblowing on display at the Reinberger Gallery this weekend. Catch live glassblowing from CIA Glass Studio technician Zac Gorell outdoors before viewing the stunning pieces produced by CIA staff, students, alumni and local makers. Free, April 6-June 16, various times, 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, cia.edu
Santana Tribute at Music Box Supper Club
With drink in hand and a tasty plate to eat, you’re guaranteed a chill-yet-exciting night at Music Box Supper Club. Evil Ways Band will be grooving to the best Santana hits, and with the weather warming up for spring it’s looking like a beautiful weekend out on the town. $12-$15, April 7, 8 p.m., 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, musicboxcle.com
Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony at Severance Music Center
Nestled in the Mandel Concert Hall, the Cleveland Orchestra enchants an enraptured crowd of Clevelanders to the tune of the turbulent, unsettling Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony. The composer created his fifth symphony at the height of Stalinist purges — evident in the dark, often-melancholic tone of the piece. Tickets starting at $24, April 6-8, various times, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, clevelandorchestra.com
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