Bobby Selvaggio Christmas Show at BLU Jazz+
Looking for something a bit smoother this weekend? Check
out the sax stylings of Bobby Selvaggio alongside bandmates Lucas Kadish, Zaire
Darden and Kevin Martinez. Expect cheerful classics followed by an open jam at
the end. $20, Dec. 23, 8 p.m., 47
E. Market St., Akron, blujazzakron.com
Cleveland Browns vs. New Orleans Saints at FirstEnergy
Stadium
Bundle up, grab a brew — or a pop for the kids — and head
down to FirstEnergy Stadium to root on the Browns as they take on the Saints in
week 16 of the season. It’s hard to imagine the Super Bowl looming just around
the corner. Tickets starting at
$70, Dec. 24, 1 p.m., 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, clevelandbrowns.com/schedule
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors at Rocket Mortgage
FieldHouse
The Cavs aren’t looking too bad, help them keep the
momentum going on Friday against the Raptors by showing up with all the gear
and cheer you can muster. This week look for City Edition Night, keep an
eye out for those crisp, Cleveland jerseys. Tickets starting at $23, Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m., 1 Center Court,
Cleveland, nba.com/cavaliers/schedule
Grand Menorah Lighting at Public Square
Through glowing archways sits the menorah, burning bright
as a part of Downtown Chabad of Cleveland’s lighting ceremony. Gather up
friends and family for a beautiful way to celebrate Hanukkah in The Land. Free, Dec. 21, 6-7 p.m., Public Square, Cleveland, clevelandpublicsquare.com
Home for the Holidays at Hilarities 4th Street Theatre
This holiday comedy event boasts local comics who are, you
guessed it, home for the holidays. Show features and lineups are still
unannounced but rest assured, that just means you’re in for a surprise — like
opening gifts Christmas morning. $15-$20,
Dec. 23, 7 p.m. & 9:45 p.m., 2035 E. 4th St., Cleveland, pickwickandfrolic.com
Impressionism to Modernism at the Cleveland Museum of Art
A new exhibit is on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Impressionism to Modernism: The Keithley Collection includes more than 100 new
pieces — collected over 20 years by locals Joseph P. And Nancy F. Keithley —
comprising the largest museum donation in decades. Free-$15, until Jan. 1, 2023, 11150 East Blvd.,
Cleveland, clevelandart.org
Secret Cellar Christmas Bar at Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Don your cheeriest elf costume, your ugliest sweater, your
cutest reindeer ears and head down to Great Lakes Brewing Co. for its special
Yuletide cocktail menu and Christmas-themed, cozy cellar bar. Seating is on a
first-come-first-served basis, so get there early for a chance at the merriment.
Free, until Dec. 31, various
times, 2516 Market Ave., Cleveland, greatlakesbrewing.com
Secret Society Comedy at Heart of Gold
You know the drill. Head down to Luxe this weekend for a
hush-hush night of gut-busting laughs, courtesy of hosts Bryan Sternik, David
Horning, Gheramy Demery, other local comics and maybe a few surprises from the
Secret Society Comedy bag of tricks. It goes without saying — tell no one where
you were this weekend. $15, Dec.
23, 11:30 p.m., 4133 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, eventbrite.com
Signals Midwest at the Grog Shop
Don your vans and quirky dad hats, Signals Midwest is
bringing the emo heat this weekend alongside supporting acts Heart & Lung,
Low Morale, RRRIOT! and Hunden. Bring a canned good or non-perishable item for
half off your ticket price, all donations go to the Cleveland Food Bank. $5-$10, Dec. 23, 7 p.m., 2785 Euclid Heights
Blvd., Cleveland Heights, grogshop.gs
Stockings for the Land at The Foundry
Head to The Foundry in Lakewood as they gather warm
stocking stuffers for children and adults in need. They’re looking specifically
for hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and similar comforting items as the winter
goes on. There will be vendors giving away free treats and stocking stuffers of
their own, as well as a wise-cracking Santa on the premises. Free, Dec. 22, 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m., 11729 Detroit
Ave., Lakewood, foundryconcertclub.com
Twinkle in the 216 at the Cleveland Botanical Garden
Bask in the star-like holiday lights
entwined in the gardens and greenhouses. The exhibit celebrates Cleveland with
vignettes of local architecture and seasonal décor running through beautifully
lit trails, handmade gingerbread houses and more. Free-$19, until Dec. 31, 11030 East Blvd.,
Cleveland, holdenfg.org
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