Thursday March 13
2025 MAC Tournament at Rocket Arena
Many teams in college basketball's biggest conferences will make it to the NCAA basketball tournament whether or not they win their conference tournament. In the Mid-American Conference, teams must win the conference tournament to get selected to play at the Big Dance. At least that's traditionally been the case. So expect the mid-sized schools from the region (Kent State, Ohio University, Akron University, etc.) who'll duke it out at this year's tournament to engage in some real winner-take-all battles. Today at 11 a.m., the games begin at Rocket Arena, leading up to the championship games on Saturday. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School at Jilly’s Music Room
Founded in 2005 in a dive bar in Brooklyn, Dr. Sketchy’s has now spread to more than 100 cities around the world. Dr. Sketchy Akron, a monthly drink and draw event that takes place on the second Thursday of each month at Jilly's Music Room in Akron, gives patrons the opportunity to "draw glamorous underground performers in an atmosphere of boozy conviviality." The fun begins at 7 p.m.; it costs $10 to draw. 111 N Main St., Akron, 330-576-3757, jillysmusicroom.com
Haydn & Strauss at Mandel Concert Hall
Lithuanian singer Asmik Grigorian joins the Cleveland Orchestra for this concert featuring selections from Haydn. Strauss, Janacek and Puccini. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall, where performances continue through Saturday. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
& Juliet at Connor Palace
The writer from Schitt's Creek penned this musical that imagines what might have happened if Romeo & Juliet had not ended in tragedy. Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Connor Palace, where performances continue through March 23. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
King James at the Outcalt Theatre
Set in a bar in Cleveland Heights, this play chronicles basketball great LeBron James's rookie season in Cleveland and the events that led to the team winning the 2016 NBA Championship. tonight's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Outcalt Theatre, where performances continue through March 23. 1407 Euclid Ave, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Becky Robinson at the Agora
The comedian, writer, actor and voiceover star brings her live show that'll feature characters such as "the Entitled Housewife," a visor-wearing golfer with attitude, to the Agora. Concerts take place at 7 tonight and tomorrow night. 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com
Friday March 14
The Altons at Mahall’s 20
Lanes The Altons, who just released Heartache in Room 14, a duet album inspired by the Motown and Stax eras through the cultural lens of a group born and raised in Los Angeles, bring their Club Heartache Tour to Mahall's 20 Lanes in Lakewood. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com
Cleveland Ballet: Impressions of Picasso at Cleveland Museum of Art
At 7:30 p.m. tonight at Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Ballet presents this special performance that coincides with the museum's Picasso and Paper exhibit. In this program, Cleveland Ballet presents two ballets inspired by Picasso’s Guernica and Harlequin works. Both ballets embody the spirits of their original paintings and reflect their angles, colors, and passions through every movement. Additionally, Cleveland Ballet will perform excerpts from Don Quixote and Paquita. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org
The Cleveland Silent Film Festival & Colloquium at Cleveland Public Library
At 3 p.m. at the Cleveland Public Library, the 1925 comedy Her Sister from Paris, film starring Constance Talmadge and Ronald Colman, will screen as part of the Cleveland Silent Film Festival. Daniel Goldmark, head of popular music studies at Case Western Reserve University, will introduce the film and score, and local pianist David Blazer will play the score. 325 Superior Ave., 216-623-2800, cpl.org
Marshall Crenshaw at Beachland Ballroom
The veteran singer-songwriter returns to the Beachland Ballroom with a backing band that features bassist Derrick Anderson, drummer Mark Ortmann and singer-guitarist Fernando Perdomo. Crenshaw, who released his first album back in 1982, had hits in the 1980s with tunes such as "Someday, Someway" and "Whenever You're on My Mind." He's also written hit tunes for Kirsty MacColl and Gin Blossoms. The show begins at 8 p.m. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Custom-Made Hat Pop-Up at Mishi
Lifestyle Mishi Lifestyle is collaborating with Old Crow Craft Co./Leona's Hat Bar today from noon to 4 p.m. Guests can make custom hats on the premises, and the event includes refreshments and a discount of 10 percent on Mishi merchandise. 15602 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-304-3832, mishilifestyle.com
The Envelope Please at Mandel Concert Hall
The Cleveland Pops Orchestra plays selections from Rocky, E.T., James Bond, Barbie, Titanic, Lord of the Rings and The Godfather. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
Experience Hendrix at MGM Northfield Park
The touring tribute to the late Jimi Hendrix comes to MGM Northfield Park. A rotating group of guitarists perform at the shows, and tonight's concert will feature Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Eric Johnson, Devon Allman and Dweezil Zappa. And many more artists will join the festivities. The concert begins at 8 p.m. 10705 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html
NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience at the State Theatre
This two-hour event features a film montage of iconic scenes from more than 220 Naruto episodes, synchronized to a live orchestra performing Toshio Masuda's original score. It all begins at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre. 519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Whiskey Daredevils at Beachland Ballroom
The Whiskey Daredevils celebrate the release of their new album, Fast and Furious, with this show at the Beachland Ballroom pairing the band with Nashville rockabilly heroes Hillbilly Casino. The release is the Whiskey Daredevils 17th full-length record and the group again recorded in Detroit with producer John Smerek (Detroit Cobras, Electric Six, Deadstring Brothers, Paybacks). Doors open at 7 p.m. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Wine & Cheese Night Hike at Holden Arboretum
This event at Holden Arboretum will feature a "meandering evening walk" in Holden's forests and gardens before concluding with wine and cheese refreshments. It begins at 7 p.m. 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, 440-946-4400, holdenarb.org
Saturday March 15
2025 Maple Sugar Festival & Pancake Breakfast at Hale Farm & Village
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and tomorrow, Hale Farm & Village hosts live demonstrations of tree tapping and sap boiling in the wood-fired syrup evaporator at C.O. Hale's 1910 Sugar House. The event aims to show what life was like on farms in the Cuyahoga Valley during the 1800s. 2686 Oak Hill Road, Newton Falls, 330-666-3711, halefarm.org
When the Boys from the County Hell first got together in 2000 at the now-shuttered Euclid Tavern as a Pogues cover band, it was supposed to be just a one-night stand. But after selling out that first show, the band continued from there and remains a seasonal musical treat. The group performs tonight at 8 p.m. at Music Box Supper Club. 1148 Main Avenue, 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com/
Disfunktional with Special Guest Todd Terry at Crobar
Grammy Award nominated DJ/Producer Todd Terry performs tonight at 9 p.m. at Crobar. Andre Leone, Le Mew, MIKEONE and Red Tailed Hawk Luna share the bill. 3244 St. Clair, 216-771-4727, crobar1921.com
Jake Shane at the Goodyear Theater
This digital entertainer, comedian and host of popular podcast Therapuss, which has featured top-tier guests included Glen Powell, Ed Sheeran, Charli XCX, Saweetie, Tate McRae and Sofia Richie, comes to the Goodyear Theater in Akron. 1201 East Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com
Sunday March 16
Beethoven’s Glorious Ninth at Mandel Concert Hall
The Suburban Symphony Orchestra plays Beethoven's Ninth Symphony today at 2 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall. The concert also celebrates the orchestra's 70th anniversary. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
Cavs vs. Orlando Magic at Rocket Arena
The Cavs take on a solid Orlando Magic team that gave them a rough time in last year's playoffs. Tipoff is at 6 p.m. at Rocket Arena. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com
Discover Weekly Cleveland at the B-Side
This free series at the B-Side will feature a different line-up of emerging artists and area nonprofits to promote their message to the community through song. The event takes place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Continues through April 28. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland Heights, bsideliquorlounge.com
Gaelic Storm at the Goodyear Theater
The popular Irish group that began its career as a pub band in Santa Monica, CA plays the Goodyear Theater in Akron. The group regularly plays 200 shows a year and tours the entire world. Just last year, it added acclaimed fiddler Natalya Kay. The concert begins at 7 p.m. 1201 East Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com
Il Volo World Tour 2025 at the State Theatre
The operatic Italian trio featuring Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto and Gianluca Ginoble has released a total of 13 albums over the course of its 15-year career. It performs tonight at 7 p.m. at the State Theatre. 1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
A Proper Pint at CDFF on the Triangle
Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival will screen this documentary about Irish pub life. The ticket includes a drink and a potato bar. It takes place at 5 p.m. at CDFF on the Triangle in Chagrin Falls. 3 N. Franklin St, Chagrin Falls, 440-247-1591, chagrinfilmfest.org
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