Thursday, May 16
Stephane Wrembel at the Bop Stop
Known for his mastery of Django Reinhardt's style of playing jazz guitar, Stephane Wrembel will perform tonight at 7 p.m. at the Bop Stop with backing from his band. Wrembel's original compositions have been featured in Midnight in Paris (“Bistro Fada”), Vicky Cristina Barcelona (“Big Brother”) and Rifkin’s Festival (original score). 2920 Detroit Ave., 216-771-6551, themusicsettlement.org
Always... Patsy Cline at the Hanna Theatre
Patsy Cline’s friendship with fan Louise Seger started in 1961 and continued until Cline's death. This humorous and heartfelt tribute features 27 songs and many of Cline's unforgettable hits such as “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Walking After Midnight.” Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Hanna Theatre, where performances continue through Sunday. 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Better Than Ezra at House of Blues
Touring behind its first new album in ten years, this alt-rock band from the '90s is now armed with an arsenal of poppy new songs (think Gin Blossoms and/or Toad the Wet Sprocket) that bristle with the same kind of energy as their big hit "Good." The rock group brings its Live a Little Tour to House of Blues tonight at 7 p.m. 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com
Company at Connor Palace
Directed by three-time Tony Award-winning director Marianne Elliott (War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Angels in America) this new production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s musical comedy centers on a 35-year-old single woman who struggles to find a stable relationship. Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Connor Palace, where performances continue through Sunday. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Divine Dialogues with Earth Angels at Visible Voice Books
Earth Angels, a local holistic health center, will provide the readings at today's special event that takes place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Visible Voice Books. 2258 Professor Ave., 216-961-0084, visiblevoicebooks.com
High on Fire at Grog Shop
Led by singer-guitarist Matt Pike, a founding member of sludge rock icons SLEEP, High on Fire represents the rare metal band that has actually won a Grammy. The group rightly joins the ranks of Black Sabbath, Motorhead and Metallica in that respect. On tour in support of its new album, Cometh the Storm, the veteran stoner rock act returns to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights for a show that starts tonight at 7:30 p.m. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
In the Heights at the Allen Theatre
The hard-working residents of Washington Heights grapple with love and lust, identity and racism, all while the prospect of a winning lottery ticket hangs in the air. The musical pairs Latin rhythms and dance with hip-hop lyrics to tell the story about what it means to chase your dreams as you cling to your roots. Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Allen Theatre, where performances continue through June 9. 1407 Euclid Ave., 216-521-2540, playhousesquare.org
Mozart's The Magic Flute at Mandel Concert Hall
The Cleveland Orchestra takes on what is arguably one of the greatest operas ever written. Performed as part of the 2024 Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival. the staged production will be sung in German with projected supertitles. Performances take place tonight and Saturday night at Mandel Concert Hall. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band at MGM Northfield Park
A formative moment in this singer-guitarist's life took place when he was only 13. Blues musician Bryan Lee invited him on stage to jam. He was hooked and got to work on what would become his debut, 1995’s Ledbetter Heights. He comes to town tonight as part of a tour in support of last year's hard rocking Dirt on My Diamonds Vol. 1. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. 10705 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html
Friday May 17
Chamber Music in the Galleries: Modern, American, Accessible at Cleveland Museum of Art
Faculty from the Music Settlement perform works by modern American composers, ranging from African American composer Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson to comedic classical composer Peter Schickele and fiddle music expert Paul Kirk. It all goes down from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. tonight at the Cleveland Museum of Art. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org
Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field
The Guardians take on the Minnesota Twins, their division rivals, tonight at 7:10 p.m. at Progressive Field as a three-game series gets underway. Fans receive a free shirt tonight as part of a Free Shirt Friday promotion, and tomorrow night's promotion features a Jose Ramirez bobblehead giveaway. 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb.com/guardians
SHAC-i-versary Birthday Celebration at Edwins Too
The Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is turning 21 this weekend, and it'll celebrate the milestone with SHAC-i-versary, a two-day coming-of-age celebration that takes place today and tomorrow at Edwins Too. A fundraiser takes place today at 3:30 p.m. and a family friend event with an art activity takes place at 11 a.m. tomorrow. 13220 Shaker Square, 216-400-6091, shakerartscouncil.org
Sunny Days Festival at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Tropidelic, Little Stranger, the Expendables, Kash’d Out, Joe Samba and Eli-Mac will perform as part of this special festival that takes place today through Sunday at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park. 12001 State Route 282, Garrettsville, 440-548-2716, nlqp.com
Conrad Tao in Recital: Power and Influence at Reinberger Chamber Hall
Pianist Conrad Tao and cellist Dane Johansen explore Sergei Rachmaninoff's life with this program of music that addresses old and new world traditions and innovations. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at Reinberger Chamber Hall.11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
Third Friday at 78th Street Studios
From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., many of the 78th Street Studios resident artist studios and galleries will be open as part of this monthly event. There will be live music, and Local West, a Gordon Square sandwich shop, will serve food. BARneo will have a selection of adult beverages as well. Admission is free. 1300 West 78th St., 78thstreetstudios.com
Saturday May 18
2024 Dazzle Awards Ceremony at the State Theatre
Recognizing outstanding musical theater productions and student performances, Dazzle Awards will be awarded in over 12 categories at tonight's ceremony dedicated to high school performers from Northeast Ohio. The annual event takes place tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the State Theatre.1519 Euclid Avenue, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Akron Pride Festival Presents Drag Battle at Akron Civic Theatre
Contestants will compete for the title of Drag Entertainer of the Year at this special event that takes place tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre. 182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com
Cleveland Asian Festival 2024 at Asia Plaza
The annual two-day festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and tomorrow at Asia Plaza. Vendors serving up Asian or Pacific Islander cuisine and beverages will be on hand, and there will be an Asian pop cover dance competition in addition to other music and art-related performances. clevelandasianfestival.org
Couture and Craftsmanship at Cleveland Museum of Art
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cleveland Museum of Art, artist Aimee Lee will demonstrate how to make mulberry-bark lace and discuss the ancient Korean art of papermaking and lace crafting. Admission is free. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org
Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Septet at Market Garden Brewery
Master percussionist Sammy DeLeon leads his Latin Jazz Septet for this special show featuring opener Moises Borges. The concert begins tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Market Garden Brewery, and tickets cost $20. 1947 West 25th St., 216-621-4000, marketgardenbrewery.com
An Evening with Judy Collins & the Chagrin Falls Orchestra at Kent Stage
The Chagrin Falls Orchestra joins singer-songwriter Judy Collins for this special show that takes place tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Kent Stage. 175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org
Vince Guerrieri & Aug Stone at Mac’s Backs
Award-winning local journalist Vince Guerrieri recently released his latest book about sports, Weird Moments in Cleveland Sports. He'll join Aug Stone, a writer with an encyclopedic knowledge of popular music, at Mac's Backs in Cleveland Heights today for a reading and signing. The event begins at 5 p.m. 1820 Coventry Road., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-2665, macbacks.com
HoneyLuv at Crobar
DJ Magazine, one of the world's largest and most respected DJ/electronic music publications, throws a DJ Mag Presents event at Crobar that'll feature HoneyLuv, a Cleveland artist who's been playing massive stages and festivals worldwide and was the cover artist for DJ Magazine in December. The event begins at 9 p.m. NicNacc and Larichess share the bill. 3244 St. Clair, 216-771-4727, crobar1921.com
Jukebox Breakdown aka Emo Night CLE presents Good Charlotte vs Simple Plan at Mahall’s 20 Lanes
Emo Night CLE presents this showdown between these two 2000s pop-punk acts. The event begins at 10 p.m. at Mahall's 20 Lanes in Lakewood. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com
Kamelot at House of Blues
This symphonic metal band formed in Florida in the 1980s, but its predilection for over-the-top arrangements makes it sound European. The group comes to House of Blues as part of a tour in support of its latest album, The Awakening. Cinematic tunes such as "The Great Divide" sound as if they could be on the soundtrack for any fantasy film or TV series. The show begins tonight at 7 p.m. 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com
Joyner Lucas at the Agora
The rapper and actor brings the tour in support of his latest album, Not Now I'm Busy, an album that features cameos by YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Conway the Machine, Jelly Roll, Symba, the late DMX, Logic, Twista and Nefertitti Avani, to the Agora tonight at 7 p.m. On album opener "Put Me On," Joyner artfully pairs jazzy grooves with hard-hitting raps, showing off his ability to mix genres. Expect the same from the live show. 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com
The Marous DTW Rib Burn Off in Downtown Willoughby
Now in its 11th year, the DTW Rib Burn Off will feature beer and craft cocktails, local vendors, a Meijer’s kids play area, and ribs from participating downtown Willoughby restaurants and national vendors. Local and national bands will perform as well. Country singer-songwriter Nick Walker performs tonight and ABB Revival plays tomorrow night. The event benefits W.A.G.S. 4 Kids. It takes place from noon to 10 p.m. today and from noon to 8 p.m. tomorrow in Downtown Willoughby. dtwrbo.com
Pancakes & Booze Art Show at TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic
This single night pop-up art exhibition features 50 to 100 local artists as well as "endless pancakes," floor to ceiling canvas-filled walls, live painters and DJs. It takes place tonight from 8 p.m. to midnight at TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic. 3615 Euclid Ave., 216-881-6350, templelive.com/cleveland
Sex N' the City: A (Super Unauthorized) Musical Parody at the Ohio Theatre
This parody of the popular ‘90s HBO show follows Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha as they struggle to find true love as single women living in Manhattan. Tonight's performance takes place at 7 p.m. at the Ohio Theatre.1501 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Sunday May 19
American Narcissus Book Launch at Bookhouse Brewing
Chandler Morrison will appear at Bookhouse Brewing today at 2 p.m. to celebrate the launch of his new book, American Narcissus. Local actress Monika Bialoglowicz will lead the conversation. 2258 Professor Ave., 216-961-0084, visiblevoicebooks.com
Black Is? at the Cedar Lee Theatre
In this movie, Cleveland-based filmmaker and photographer Maya Peroune explores the complexities of being Black in America through the points of views of young adults from a range of backgrounds. After today's noon screening at the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland Heights, Peroune and multidisciplinary artist Shatara Jordan will discuss the film and take questions from the audience. Attendance is free. 2163 Lee Road., Cleveland Heights, 440-528-0355, clevelandcinemas.com
Brit Floyd at Jacobs Pavilion
The British rock group Pink Floyd made several classic albums before splintering. Since the group doesn't tour anymore, tribute acts such as Brit Floyd travel the globe recreating the band's music for its psychedelic rock fans. Tonight at 7 p.m., Brit Floyd brings its latest tour to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. 2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com
City and Colour at House of Blues
This indie rock act serves as a side project for singer-songwriter Dallas Green, who also plays in the post-hardcore group Alexisonfire. A collection of highly personal tunes, City and Colour's latest album, The Love Still Held Me Near, shows off Green's soulful side. He evocatively croons on album opener "Meant To Be" and adopts a near-falsetto for "A Little Mercy." The group performs at 7 p.m. tonight at House of Blues. 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com
Rhett Miller at Music Box Supper Club
A founding member of the Old 97's, who's also had a successful solo career, singer-songwriter Rhett Miller performs tonight at 7 p.m. at Music Box Supper Club. More pop than alt-country, 2022's The Misfit allows Miller to flex his power-pop impulses as songs such as "Heart Attack Days" and "Go Through You" evoke bands like Big Star and the Posies.1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com
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