Thursday, April 24
Carbon Leaf at Kent Stage
Studying at Randolph-Macon College in the early ’90s, the guys in Carbon Leaf initially put together a cover band regularly gigged at backyard parties and frat events. These days, the band is known for playing an eclectic mix of original music that draws from blues, folk and rock. The group plays at 6:30 tonight at Kent Stage. 175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org
Fine Print Fair at Cleveland Museum of Art
The Print Club of Cleveland’s annual benefit "supports and enriches" the print collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. There will be 15 dealers from around the U.S. Tonight's preview party begins at 5:30, and the event continues through Sunday. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org
Davy Knowles at Music Box Supper Club
This guitarist who's opened for acts such as the Who, Jeff Beck and Mickey Heart, comes to the Music Box Supper Club in support of his new album, The Invisible Man, something he's said is a "return to guitar-centric blues rock." The show begins at 7 p.m. 1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com/
Monsters vs. Toronto Marlies at Rocket Arena
The Monsters squeaked into the playoffs and launch their post-season campaign today with a home game against the Toronto Marlies. The three-game series will then shift to Toronto for games two and three (if necessary). The puck drops tonight at 7 at Rocket Arena. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com
Mozart and Elgar at Mandel Concert Hall
Kazuki Yamada conducts the Cleveland Orchestra as it plays selections by Mozart and Elgar. Tonight's concert takes place at 7:30 at Mandel Concert Hall, where performances continue through Saturday. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
Opening Night Annual Fashion Show at Kent State
Kent State University's Fashion Week kicks into high gear with tonight's special fashion show. The event takes place at 7 p.m. at Crawford Hall. There will also be a Fashion Marketplace across campus, and Fashion Week-related events continue all weekend long. 800 E. Summit St., Kent, 330-672-3000, kent.edu
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong at House of Blues
Based out of Baltimore, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong have steadily gained a fanbase as they toured behind early albums such as the Funk EP and Psychology. Much of their material alternates between blissed-out grooving and wanton funk throw downs. The jam band performs tonight at 8 at House of Blues. 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com
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
Friday, April 25
Dreamer Isioma at House of Blues Cambridge Room
This singer that draws from R&B, indie and Afrofuturism + comes to House of Blues Cambridge Room. Isioma's new album, Star X Lover, features hits such as “Did You Ever Care,” “Born 2 Live," “Find Some Space” and “Dead End," tunes that regularly feature infectious beats and atmospheric vocals. The show begins at 8 p.m. 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com
Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful! at the State Theatre
The veteran comedian known for his hilarious bit about Hot Pockets brings his Everything Is Wonderful! tour to the State Theatre. He performs at 7 tonight, at 8 tomorrow night and at 7 on Sunday night. 1519 Euclid Ave., 216-771-8403, playhousesquare.org
Guardians vs. Boston Red Sox at Progressive Field
While the Boston Red Sox missed the playoffs last year and finished the season at 81-81, this year's team is reportedly much-improved. Tonight at 7:10, the Red Sox come to Progressive Field to take on the Guardians. The series continues through Sunday. 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb.com/guardians
Jaluski Record Release at Brothers Lounge
The local group celebrates the release of its new album with this special show that takes place at 8 p.m. at Brothers Lounge. Rubix Groove, The Chewy Center and Gooru open. The bluesy new single, "Strange Love," features a groovy guitar solo and some terrific organ riffs. 11609 Detroit Ave., 216-226-2767, brotherslounge.com
Karenpalooza: A Euclid Tavern Reunion at the Grog Shop
The Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights hosts this special concert that pays tribute to the Euclid Tavern, a now-shuttered concert venue that provided noisy alternative bands with a place to play in the '90s. Derek Hess, Clay Parker, Ron K, Karen Novak, Keith Marlowe and Anastasia Panstios, artists and photographers who captured the scene will be on hand for the event, and Season to Risk, Lo-Pan and Red Giant will perform. It all begins at 8:30 p.m. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
Lachlan MacKinnon Annual Memorial Show at the Beachland Ballroom
Wrong Places, OONGOW!!!, Whatever..., Strange Notes, Public Squares, Living Stereo, St. Fragile and the Faraways play this concert that will pay tribute to Lachlan MacKinnon, a beloved local musician who tragically passed away last year. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Beachland Ballroom. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
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
Razzle Dazzle at the Beck Center
The cast and crew of Razzle Dazzle play music by acts in the County Music, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriter Hall of Fame and the Blues Hall of Fame. Performances take place at 7:30 p.m. today and at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Beck Center's Music & Creative Arts Therapies building. 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-2540, beckcenter.org
Ali Siddiq at the Goodyear Theatre
The comedian, writer and former radio personality is famous for his funny fictional characters. He brings his In the Shadows tour to the Goodyear Theatre in Akron. The concert begins at 7 p.m. 1201 East Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com
[title of show] at the Helen
The annual collaboration musical between Baldwin Wallace University and Playhouse Square returns for its 18th year to Playhouse Square. Students from the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Performing Arts take the stage in this production. The performance begins at 7 p.m. at the Helen, where performances continue through Sunday. 1407 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
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, April 26
Joseph Arthur at Beachland Tavern
The talented musician who became a critics' darling in the 1990s returns to the Beachland Tavern. Arthur signed to Peter Gabriel's Gabriel's Real World label in the 1990s and has regularly toured and recorded ever since. An Akron native, he often uses a variety of loops and pedals during his experimental live shows. The concert begins at 8 p.m. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Fiddler on the Roof at the Allen Theatre
Set in the Ukranian 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
Lady Blackbird: Slang Spirituals US Tour at TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic
The singer's tour that brings her to town supports her album, Slang Spirituals, which was included on several year-end best of lists last year, including KCRW, Goldmine and Mojo. She performs at 8 p.m. at TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic. 3615 Euclid Ave., 216-881-6350, masoniccleveland.com
Brian Regan at Akron Civic Theatre
The guy known as the comedian that comedians love will perform at 8 at the Akron Civic Theatre. Regan's career started way back in 1980 when the clean comedian dropped out of school and abandoned his original plan to become an accountant. A 1991 appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson introduced him to a wide audience. 182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com
The Screwtape Letters at the Mimi Ohio Theatre
The stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters follows Screwtape, a "senior tempter in Hell," as he schemes to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on Earth. Performances take place at 4 and 8 p.m. at the Mimi Ohio Theatre. 1501 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Wonderland Vintage Bazaar at Ingenuity Labs
More than 30 vendors will be on hand for this special vintage bazaar that'll feature clothing, accessories, records and housewares. The event occurs today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ingenuity Labs. Parking is free; admission is $5. 5401 Hamilton Ave., 216-589-9444, facebook.com
Sunday, April 27
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 to 8 p.m. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-932-1966, bsideliquorlounge.com
Orla Gartland at Beachland Ballroom
Dublin-born, London-based artist and producer Orla Gartland comes to the Beachland Ballroom as part of a tour in support of last year's Everybody Needs a Hero. FIGHTMASTER opens, and the show starts at 8 p.m. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
OK Go at the Agora
With its latest album, And the Adjacent Possible, this indie rock band pays tribute to the likes of Phil Spector, Toni Visconti and Nile Rodgers with the tunes such as the unhinged, psychedelic opener, “Impulse Purchase,” and the woozy, Mercury Rev-like “Don’t Give Up Now.” The group performs tonight at 7 at the Agora. L.A. Exes open the show. 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com
Scheherazade at Mandel Concert Hall
The Enchantment Theatre Company joins the Cleveland Orchestra for this production of the famous opera. The performance takes place today at 2 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
Trail Magic, the Grandma Gatewood Story at CDFF on the Triangle
This documentary profiles the first woman to solo hike the Appalachian Trail in 1955. It screens at 4 p.m. at CDFF on the Triangle. 3 N. Franklin St., Chagrin Falls, 440-247-1591, chagrinfilmfest.org
Brad Wenzel at Hilarities
Comedian Brad Wenzel once started a routine on Conan by saying, "Let's get to the issues." He then proceeded to make fun of "little people" and his own outdated choice of clothing (he likes flannel shirts). Wenzel doesn't write narrative jokes; rather, he delivers a series of off-kilter one-liners in a monotone. He performs tonight at 7 at Hilarities. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com
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