Thursday, May 15
Pete Correale at the Frolic Cabaret Room at Hilarities 4th Street Theatre
This comedian has appeared on renowned late-night shows, including The Tonight Show, Letterman and Conan. In addition, he's the co-host of The Pete and Sebastian Show, one of the most wildly popular comedy podcasts on air today. He performs Thursday at 7 p.m. and Friday night at 6:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. at the Frolic Cabaret Room at Hilarities. 2035 East Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.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. Thursday's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. Performances continue through May 25. 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Lady Pills at Mahall’s 20 Lanes
Ella Boissonnault brings this side project to Mahall's 20 Lanes in Lakewood as part of a tour in support of her latest full-length album, Renowned in the Roaring Twenties. The album examines the modern music industry and the "shifting, often contradictory" expectations placed on artists. Indie rocker Justic Cow opens. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com
Joe List at Hilarities 4th Street Theatre
A finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing, Joe List has had a half-hour special on Comedy Central, and he had a role in Season 2 of The Stand Ups. He comes to Hilarities Thursday at 7:30 p.m.. Performances continue at the club through Saturday. 2035 East Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com
Ellie Martin at the Bop Stop
This jazz singer explores issues of family and nature on her new album, Morning Glories. Thursday's show at 7 p.m. at the Bop Stop serves as a relate party, and Martin will perform again on Saturday night at BlueJazz+ in Akron. 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 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. Thursday's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Hanna Theatre, where performances continue through Sunday, May 18. 2067 East 14th St., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
A Reading Of: The 49th Annual Twins Day Festival in Twinsburg, Ohio at the Outcalt Theatre
May Treuhalft-Ali's play centers on three sets of twins who descend on the fine town of Twinsburg, OH for the annual Twins Day Festival. The reading of the play takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Outcalt Theatre, as a part of the New Ground Theatre Festival. 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
There is Another Way at the Cleveland Cinematheque
Cleveland native Marcina Hale produced There is Another Way, and her husband Stephen Apkon directed the movie. They'll be in attendance Thursday at 6:30 p.m. when the film makes its Cleveland debut at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque. The new feature documentary tells the story of a group of visionaries who "refuse to surrender to violence and injustice." 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-421-7450, cia.edu
Friday, May 16
The Baldassarre Orchestra Presents Classic Rock Rewind at Kent Stage
Local guitar hero Carl Baldassarre brings his orchestra to the Kent Stage for a concert that'll feature tunes by acts such as Moody Blues, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, James Gang and Alice Cooper. The show will also feature a special set of Led Zeppelin songs. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Saturday, he takes the show to the Robins Theatre in Warren. 175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org
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Toronzo Cannon at Music Box Supper Club
Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon and his band the Chicago Way will perform live at the Music Box Supper Club Friday at 7:30 p.m. The songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and retired Chicago Transit Authority bus driver continues to tour in support of his latest album, Shut Up & Play. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com
Flock of Moons Album Release Party at Afterlife
This local band that features Joe Kidd, formerly of the psychedelic rock outfit Simeon Soul Charger, celebrates the release of its second album, In the Wake of the Trembling Hand, with Friday's show at Afterlife Live in Akron. The group recorded the album with at Suma Recording in Painesville with Clint Covey, who recorded and produced Simeon Soul Charger's first full-length, Meet Me in the Afterlife. The show begins at 8:30; Wake Magnolia and the Ultra Terrestrials open. 1763 Goodyear Blvd., Akron, 330-789-3508, ticketnut.com/afterlifeakron
The Moth Mainstage: Live from Severance at Mandel Concert Hall
Five storytellers will participate in this special edition of the Moth Mainstage that takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall. The program is part of the Mandel Opera and Humanities Festival. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
A Reading Of: World Class Care at the Outcalt Theatre
Two Cleveland hospitals fight over the acquisition of a property they need to expand in this play by Cleveland Eric Coble. A reading of the play takes place Friday at 7:30 p.m. the Outcalt Theatre during the New Ground Theatre Festival. 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Re:Sound Festival at the Transformer Station
Featured visiting artists at this event that takes place at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday night at the Transformer Station include abstract turntablist Maria Chávez, composer and percussionist Sarah Hennies with bassist Tristan Kasten-Krause, computer-musician Keith Fullerton Whitman, and violinist and interdisciplinary artist C. Spencer Yeh. 1460 West 29th St., Cleveland, 216-938-5429, clevelandart.org
Romeo & Juliet at the Mimi Ohio Theatre
At 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday and at 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday at the Mimi Ohio Theatre, the Cleveland Ballet presents its version of the classic Shakespeare play about lovers from feuding families. 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Third Friday at 78th Street Studios
From 5 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., Cleveland, 78thstreetstudios.com
Alex Warren at House of Blues
Last year, this singer-songwriter had a bit hit with “Burning Down,” a song he even re-recorded with pop star Joe Jonas. With the current somber pop tune "Ordinary" now atop the charts, Warren brings his Cheaper than Therapy tour to House of Blues. Doors open at 7 p.m. 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com
Saturday, May 17
16th Annual Cleveland Asian Festival at AsiaTown
The 16th iteration of the Cleveland Asian Festival returns to AsiaTown this weekend. There will be Asian cuisine, cultural performances, a pop dance competition, martial arts demonstrations, health screenings and a world marketplace. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. 2999 Payne Ave., Cleveland, 216-309-2759, clevelandasianfestival.org
2025 Dazzle Awards at the State Theater
High school students perform as part of this annual event that features awards in 13 different theater categories. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the State Theatre. 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Mike DeCapite/Vincent Katz Reading at Mac’s Backs
The two authors will read from their latest works at Mac's Backs in Cleveland Heights. Vincent's new book is called Daffodil, and DeCapite's is called Jacket Weather. 1820 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-321-2665
Fancy Legs Reunion at the Rialto Theatre
The Akron-based Fancy Legs is reuniting for this show designed to celebrate the Rialto Theatre's 10th anniversary. The group hasn't played since March of 2020 and Tin Huey's Chris Butler and Harvey Gold will join the group for the special show. Big Pop, a local group that hasn't played together in two years, will also perform. Time Cat, Akronauts and Phantom Lease share the bill. The show begins at 6 p.m. 1000 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, 234-525-1956, rialtotheatre.com
Feathers and Follies: A Tribute to Broadway
Burlesque artists, showgirls, and special guests pay tribute to Broadway hits such as Chicago, Wicked and Cabaret at this burlesque show that takes place at the Beachland Ballroom. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Garden Groove at Lake Affect
DJ Navy Jayde and Cherry Yachtsman will perform at this special event that will also feature pop-up shops and a fully stocked bar with beer, wine, and seasonal craft cocktails. It all goes down from 4 to 9 p.m. at Lake Affect. 1615 East 25th St., Cleveland, 216-298-9018, facebook.com/lakeaffectstudios
moCa CONNECT a the Museum of Contemporary Art
NicNacc, DJ Walk, DJ Bravo and Gumbo will provide the music for this special event at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Coodie Simmons, a filmmaker known for his "soulful, documentary-style visuals, will give a special artist talk as part of the festivities. The party takes place from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. 11400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 2164218671, mocacleveland.org
Janáček’s Jenůfa at Mandel Concert Hall
The Cleveland Orchestra and the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus present this iteration of the opera about "forbidden love, desperation and reconciliation," as it's put in a press release. Saturday's performance begins at 7 p.m. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
A Reading Of: Jane Scott at the Outcalt Theatre
Majkin Holmquist’s new play tells the story of the late Plain Dealer pop music critic Jane Scott, who famously started wrote about rock 'n' roll for five decades. A reading of the play takes place at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Outcalt Theatre during New Ground Theatre Festival. 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
A Reading Of: Murder Play (or the Aristocrats) at the Outcalt Theatre
Kate Hamill, one of the most produced playwrights in the country, writes about the Aristocrats, an off-Broadway ensemble, in her new play. A reading of the play takes place Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Outcalt Theatre during New Ground Theatre Festival. 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
A Screening of Wes Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums at the Cleveland Cinematheque
This 35mm print screening of Wes Anderson’s 2001 comedy-drama at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque pays tribute to the late Gene Hackman. The event is part of the 2025 Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival. It begins at 4:30 p.m. 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-421-7450, cia.edu
Tapestry at Near West Theatre
The benefit raises money to support Near West Theatre's mission of "transforming lives through theatre arts experiences." The event features live music, dancing, fantastic local food and more. The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at Near West Theatre. Find more information on the theater's website. 6702 Detroit Road, Cleveland, 216-961-6391, nearwesttheatre.org
United in Song! A Free Community Choral Celebration at Severance Music Center
Chris Webb hosts this special free event (tickets are required) that features performances by Vasa Voices, Windsong, Cleveland Heights Barbershop Quartet, Quintessence and Cleveland Orchestra Children's Choruses. It begins at 2 p.m. at Severance Music Center. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
Sunday, May 18
Breakfast at Ina’s at CDFF on the Triangle
This documentary film chronicles the final month that the Chicago breakfast spot Heavenly Hots was in business. It screens Sunday at noon at CDFF on the Triangle. 3 N. Franklin St., Chagrin Falls, 440-247-1591, chagrinfilmfest.org
Don't at Atlas Lake Shore Cinemas
This local film from writer-director D. Trundle follows a grieving father as he struggles to deal with the death of his teenage daughter after a "dare gone wrong." "Poignant and timely, the screenplay underscores the pressures that drive youth toward, danger, shining a light on the fragile balance between bravery and recklessness," reads a press release about the film. It premieres at 6 p.m. at Atlas Lake Shore Cinemas. A red carpet event commences at 5 p.m. 22624 Lake Shore Blvd., Euclid, 216-731-1700, indiefilmloop.com
Dave Landau at Hilarities 4th Street TheatreLast Comic Standing has introduced us to dozens of incredible comedians, but none quite like Dave Landau. Sharp, dark and sarcastic, Landau's standup act is standup for the cynic. He puts a new twist on the typically goofy nature of live comedy. He likes to joke that Halloween was a fun holiday for him as a kid. "I was poor and I used to have to wear a garbage bag and go as a raisin," he jokes in one bit. He performs Sunday and Monday night at 7:30 p.m. at Hilarities. 2035 East Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com
Chucho Valdés Royal Quartet at Mandel Concert Hall
The Cuban pianist and composer performs Sunday at 7 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall as part of the Mandel Opera & Humanities festival. Valdes's career spans some 60 years, and he and his backing band will emphasize music's power to heal with this show. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
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