Thursday, May 1
Dehd at the Roxy
Up-and-coming indie rockers Dehd comes to the Roxy at Mahall's 20 Lanes in Lakewood in support of their fifth album, Poetry. The album commences with the rollicking, Velvet Underground-inspired "Dog Days” and shows off the group's musical evolution. The concert begins at 7 p.m., and SWEAT FM and Merlin Brando open. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com
Alyssa Edwards at the Agora
The winner of Rupaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars takes her tour, appropriately called Crowned, to the Agora tonight. Edwards began competing some 15 years ago and won all kinds of accolades before taking first-place in last year’s Global All-Stars. Edwards performs at 8. 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com
Fiddler on the Roof at the Allen Theatre
Set in the Ukrainian village of Anatevha, Fiddler on the Roof centers on Tevye, a poor milkman who struggles to support five unmarried daughters and a wife. His family troubles, however, become insignificant when the ruling regime turns against the Jews of Anatevka. The classic play comes to the Allen Theatre. Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30, and the play runs through May 25. 1407 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Giovannie and the Hired Guns at Mahall’s 20 Lanes
Almost entirely through word of mouth and without the help of a label, these guys were recently named one of Amazon Music's Artists to Watch. Their breakout single, "Ramon Ayala,” possesses a distinctive hard rock swagger. The group performs at 7 p.m. at Mahall's 20 Lanes in Lakewood. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com
Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field
The Guardians wrap up a four-game series against the Minnesota Twins, a division rival that's gotten off to a slow start, with today's day game at Progressive Field. First pitch is at 1:10 p.m. 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb.com/guardians
Max Johnson Trio at the Bop Stop
This jazz trio inspired by the likes of Charles Mingus, Mal Waldron and Theonolius Monk performs tonight at 8 at the Bop Stop. The show supports the group's new album, I'll See You Again. 2920 Detroit Ave., 216-771-6551, themusicsettlement.org
Noises Off at the Hanna Theatre
The award-winning farce comes to the Hanna Theatre in the Great Lakes Theater's production of the play. Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30 at the Hanna Theatre, where performances continue through May 18. 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Shucked at Connor Palace
The Tony-winning comedy musical about corn comes to Connor Palace for an extended run. Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30, and the musical runs through May 11. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Sofia Talvik at the Treelawn
This singer-songwriter who grew up in Sweden has drawn comparisons to Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins and Buffy Sainte-Marie. She performs tonight at 7:30 at the Treelawn. 15335 Waterloo Road, 216-677-8733, thetreelawn.com
Friday, May 2
Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks at the Agora
The former Yes singer brings his new band to the Agora. The tour supports the band's new album, Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Live —Perpetual Change, which finds the group revisiting Yes tunes such as "Yours Is No Disgrace" and "Starship Trooper." Doors open at 7 p.m. 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com
How We Feel at Globe Iron
The local rock act How We Feel christens the new concert club Globe Iron with this inaugural show at the venue. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and A Sense of Purpose, Ghostatic and Erasing Never open. 2320 Center St., globeironcle.com
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Joshua Jesty Release Party at the Five O’Clock Lounge
The local singer-songwriter celebrates the first of two new releases with tonight's show at the Five O'Clock Lounge in Lakewood. The gig begins at 9 p.m., and Jesty celebrates the release of his second album with tomorrow's show at the Treelawn. That concert will begin at 8 p.m. 11904 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-4906
Monsters vs. Laval Rocket at Rocket Arena
After winning their first-round series against the Toronto Marlies, the Monsters enter the second round of the playoffs with a series against the Quebec-based Laval Rocket. The two teams face off tonight at 7 at Rocket Arena. The series will then shift to Laval for the remaining games. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com
MIX: Amplify at Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art's monthly event will feature performances by DJ Andre Leone, LingYun Rising Star Gymnastics Dance School, Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy, DJ PikaChieu and DJ Sobe. It begins at 6 p.m. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org
Nada Surf at the Grog Shop
The terrific indie rock act comes to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights in support of its new album, Moon Mirror. The LP represents Nada Surf’s first album in four years and marks the 30th anniversary of its debut single, “The Plan”/“Telescope.” It features more meticulously crafted power-pop tunes. The show begins at 8 p.m. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
Kevin Nealon at Hilarities
A former star on Saturday Night Live, comedian Kevin Nealon created some of the shows more memorable characters. He was responsible for the Subliminal Man and played one half of Hans and Frans. Unlike many comics, Nealon doesn't scream and shout. Rather, he takes a subtler approach, spinning narrative stories about things like the assumption that he smokes pot — he says he doesn't. He performs tonight at 6:30 and 9:15 at Hilarities, where he has shows scheduled through Sunday. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com
Simply Sinatra at Mandel Concert Hall
Steve Lippia joins the Cleveland Pops Orchestra for this tribute to singer Frank Sinatra, who had a 60-year career. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
Under a Baseball Sky at Beck Center for the Arts
José Cruz González, the author of American Mariachi, wrote this new play about baseball’s deep roots in the Mexican American community. Tonight's performance of the play takes place at 7:30 at the Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood. It runs through May 4. 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-2540, beckcenter.org
Saturday, May 3
Family Theater Day at Playhouse Square
This day-long event at Playhouse Square will feature live performances as well as dance and music storytelling workshops, face painting, crafts, balloon artists, special play sessions with the Children's Museum of Cleveland, live music, puppetry and Dino-ROAR appearances. Check the Playhouse Square website for a complete schedule. playhousesquare.org
The Robert Lockwood Jr. 110th Heavenly Birthday Celebration at the Treelawn
Local blues acts such as Gene Schwartz & the G-Force, D.C. Carnes, Wallace Coleman, Charlie Christopherson and Austin Walkin Cane perform at this tribute to the late bluesman Robert Lockwood Jr., who would've been 110. The event takes place at 4:30 at the Treelawn Music Hall. 15335 Waterloo Road, 216-677-8733, thetreelawn.com
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Cedar Lee Theatre
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the 1975 film that still draws an exuberant, costumed crowd that likes to throw rice and dry toast and sing along to the songs in the movie, still draws big crowds to local showings. Expect a throng to show up for tonight's screening that takes place at 9:30 p.m. at the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland Heights. Tickets cost $12. 2163 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 440-528-0355, clevelandcinemas.com
The Spook Who Sat by the Door at the Cinematheque
This 1973 adaptation of Sam Greenlee's novel about resistance and militancy centers on a Black man who's recruited into the CIA's espionage program. Disillusioned by the program, he organizes a revolution in Chicago. Director Ivan Dixon’s daughter Nomathandé Dixon, Aseelah Shareef from Karamu House, and filmmaker Robert Banks will join a post-screening discussion after the movie shows at 6:30 p.m. at the Cleveland Institute of Cinematheque. 11610 Euclid Ave., 216-421-7450, cia.edu
Uplift at SPACES
This fundraising event that benefits Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center in Cleveland will feature original artwork donated by contemporary artists associated with Cleveland Institute of Art, including students, alumni, faculty and staff. The fundraiser will showcase two-dimensional and three-dimensional drawings, paintings, prints and sculptures, ranging from abstract to figurative. It starts at 4:30 p.m. at SPACES. 2900 Detroit Ave., 216-621-2314, spacesgallery.org
Sunday, May 4
Durand Bernarr at House of Blues
Since the debut of his self-titled album, DUR&, in 2020, Durand Bernarr's popularity has soared. He showcased his versatile persona and style in his music video for the soulful, Sade-like "Company," and he also headlined the 2022 NYC PrideFest that included a live broadcast of his performance of “Stuck.” He brings his You Gon' Grow, Too! Tour to House of Blues. The show begins at 7 p.m. 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com
Israel @ 77: Five for Fighting With String Quartet at the Goodyear Theater
Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik comes to the Goodyear Theater in Akron with a string quartet. Expect to hear tracks from the rock band's six studio albums, including 2000’s America Town, which went platinum. The show begins at 7 p.m. 1201 East Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com
Jesse Jukebox Family Show and Album Release Party! at the Grog Shop
Local singer-songwriter Jesse Jukebox and his pal DJ Terkey Sandwich play the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights today in support of a new kids’ album, Jesse Jukebox Sells Out. The gig begins at the family friendly time of 10 a.m. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
Magpie at Kent Stage
This local duo that formed in Kent in the 1970s plays a special show at Kent Stage to commemorate the killings that took place at Kent State in 1970. Their set will feature anti-war songs from the late 1960s, and special guest Rolly Brown, who witnessed the shootings, will join the band on guitar. The show starts at 6 p.m. 175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org
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