Thursday, April 10
Gavid Adcock at the Agora
The country singer-songwriter out of Georgia performs at 7 p.m. at the Agora. This tour supports his breakout debut album, last year's Actin’ Up Again, which has yielded hit singles such as “Loose Strings,” “Need To” and “Unlucky Strikes.” 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com
Al DiMeola — Land of the Midnight Sun Tour at Kent Stage
The celebrated jazz fusion guitarist comes to the Kent Stage. DiMeola's career dates back to the 1970s when he joined Chick Corea's groundbreaking act Return to Forever. DiMeola recorded his first solo album in the wake of that supergroup's breakup, and he hasn't looked back. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., 175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org
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
Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field
The Guardians wrap up a three-game series, their first homestand of the season, against the Chicago White Sox 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
Peter Pan at Connor Palace
A new adaptation of the classic play directed by Emmy-winner Lonny Price and choregraphed by Lorin Latarro comes to Connor Palace. Performances take place at 12:30 and 7 p.m., and the play runs through Sunday, April 13. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Squaring the Circle at the Rock Hall
This documentary traces the story of Hipgnosis, the album art design studio that created artwork for albums such as Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon and Led Zeppelin's Houses of the Holy. It screens at 7 p.m. at the Rock Hall. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., 216-515-8444, rockhall.com
The Temptations and the Four Tops at the State Theatre
The two Motown groups come to the State Theatre for a special show that begins at 8 p.m. The Temptations delivered hits such as "My Girl" and "The Way You Do the Things You Do," and the Four Tops cemented their fame with tunes such as "Reach Out (I'll Be There") and "Baby I Need Your Loving." 1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Friday, April 11
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at Near West Theatre
Directed by Artistic Director Trinidad Snider, Beautiful tells the true story of singer-songwriter Carole King’s journey from teenage songwriter to music icon, featuring hits like “You’ve Got a Friend” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” Near West Theatre presents the play tonight at 7:30. Performances continue through Sunday, April 13. 6702 Detroit Road, 216-961-6391, nearwesttheatre.org
The Chinese Musicians Association of North America at Cleveland Museum of Art
Members of the CMA-NA based in the United States and Canada and whose backgrounds span diverse regions of China will perform tonight at 7:30 at the Cleveland Museum of Art. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org
Cleveland Rocks at Mandel Concert Hall
The Cleveland Pops Orchestra plays the music of Elvis Presley, ABBA, Billy Joel, Tina Turner and Adele at this special concert that takes place at 7:30 at Mandel Concert Hall. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
Common Currents Opening Reception at Artists Archives of the Western Reserve
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve in partnership with The Burchfield Penney Art Center presents Common Currents, a joint exhibition of work by visual artists from Northeast Ohio & Western New York. The exhibit opens today at Artists Archives of the Western Reserve with a reception that takes place at 5:30 p.m. 1834 East 123rd St., 216-721-9020, artistsarchives.org
Concert for a Cause: A Charity Event for Autism at Welcome to the Farm
There will be "country-style" heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine and entertainment at this event featuring Nashville-based singer-songwriter Clayton Mann. It begins at 6:30 p.m. at Welcome to the Farm; proceeds benefit the Northeast Ohio Autism Group. 1054 Old River Road, 216-399-9079, eventbrite.com/e/concert-for-a-cause-a-charity-event-for-autism-tickets-1207473488709
Shane Gillis Live at Rocket Arena
Co-host of the popular Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast, this comedian and actor likes to "push boundaries," as he puts it, by using ethnic slurs and profanity (a tendency that got him kicked off Saturday Night Live). He performs tonight at 8 at Rocket Arena. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com
GlamGore: The Witch Ball at the Grog Shop
This rendition of the popular drag show celebrates the "spooky, campy, and devilish" divas and daddies from pop culture, movies, literature, film and legend. Doors open at 8 p.m. at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field
The Guardians take on a Kansas City Royals team that surprised many pundits and made it to the playoffs last year. The two teams play tonight at 6:10 at Progressive Field. The series concludes on Sunday. 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb.com/guardians
R&B Invitation Tour at the State Theatre
Joe, Musiq Soulchild and Eric Benét will perform as part of this special R&B tour that rolls into the State Theatre tonight at 8 p.m.. 1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Dylan Scott — Country Til I Die Tour
The country singer-songwriter comes to Covelli Centre in Youngstown. George Birge and Graham Barham open, and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. 229 East Front St., Youngstown, 330-746-5600, covellicentre.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
Mason Via at G.A.R. Hall
An alumnus of Old Crow Medicine Show, singer-songwriter Mason Via earned a Grammy nomination for his playing on the band's chart-topping album, Jubilee, while also contributing songs to Grammy-winning/nominated records by Molly Tuttle and the Del McCoury Band. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at G.A.R. Hall in Peninsula. 1785 Main St., Peninsula, 330-657-2528, peninsulahistory.org
Violet Ray Release Party at CODA
This local band celebrates the release of its new album, This Is Skate Rock, with tonight's show at CODA. The songs reference skate legends such as John Cardiel and Duane Peters and include local references too. Saints of Lorain share the bill. 2247 Professor Ave., 216-274-1200, danteboccuzzi.com/coda
Saturday, April 12
Fans & Cameras: Jim Lanza – 45 Years of Photographing Unpopular Bands and Weird People Opening Reception at Sixty Bowls Gallery
The exhibition features more than 150 "raw and electric" photographs by local photographer Jim Lanza. It includes photos of acts such as Nick Cave, The Cramps, Marilyn Manson, Ramones, Dead Boys, Redd Kross, Alien Sex Fiend, Black Flag, Soundgarden, Cocteau Twins and GBH. An opening reception takes place from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at Sixty Bowls Gallery. 3125 Detroit Ave., sixtybowls.com
Brian Lisik Album Release at Hollow Bone Records
Singer-songwriter Brian Lisik celebrates the release of Goodnight, Detroit, a limited-edition Record Store Day 2025 vinyl release, with this special show that takes place at 12:30 p.m. at Hollow Bone Records in Akron. 2721 W. Market St., Fairlawn, 234-334-7484, hollowbonerecords.com
Monsters vs. Toronto Marlies at Rocket Arena
The Monsters take on the Toronto Marlies in the last home game of the regular season for the hometown heroes. The game begins at noon at Rocket Arena. It's Fan Salute Day so expect giveaways aplenty. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com
Music City Experience at Schoolyard Studio
Nashville based singer-songwriter Jayce Hein presents an evening of storytelling and acoustic country music at Schoolyard Studio in Burton. The concert will also include Galen Griffin, who's best known for writing Luke Bryan’s "Country Man” and Clay Walker’s “She Won’t Be Lonely Long.” A portion of the proceeds will go to support the Pisti Foundation’s efforts. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 14510 N. Cheshire St., Burton, schoolyardstudio.net
Sunday, April 13
The Biggest Little Farm at CDFF on the Triangle
A farm-to-table tasting precedes the screening of this movie about a couple that tries to live on a farm outside of Los Angeles. The tasting takes place at 4, and the screening commences at 4:30 p.m. at CDFF on the Triangle. 3 N. Franklin St., Chagrin Falls, 440-247-1591, chagrinfilmfest.org
Cavs vs. Indiana Pacers at Rocket Arena
The Cavs take on a playoff-bound Indiana Pacers at 1 p.m. today at Rocket Arena. The game marks the last home game of the regular season for the Cavs, who'll play the No. 8 seed in the first round of the NBA playoffs. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com
Discover Weekly Cleveland at the B-Side
This free series at the B-Side in Cleveland Heights 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 to 8 p.m. The series continues through April 28. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-932-1966, bsideliquorlounge.com
Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour at Covelli Centre
The Harlem Globetrotters bring their world tour to the Covelli Centre in Youngstown. The group specializes in basketball hijinks and has entertained for decades. The action gets going at 3 p.m. 229 East Front St., Youngstown, 330-746-5600, covellicentre.com
mssv at Beachland Tavern
This group that includes band leader Mike Baggetta, drummer Stephen Hodges (Tom Waits, Mavis Staples, David Lynch) and bassist Mike Watt (MINUTEMEN, fIREHOSE, Stooges) comes to the Beachland Tavern in support of a new album featuring improvised instrumental songs. The show begins at 8 p.m. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Sammy Rae & the Friends at the Agora
The group of classically trained jazz musicians brings unbridled energy to its live shows. On tour in support of the new LP, Something for Everyone, the band performs tonight at 7 at the Agora. Zinadelphia opens. 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com
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