27th Annual Nature Writing Contest at Geauga Park District
Spring has sprung! If you’re feeling the pull to connect with the outdoors this weekend, try your hand at writing about how nature inspires you for the chance to win cash prizes and notability within the nature-loving community. Fittingly enough, entries are due by Earth Day, April 22. Free, April 22 deadline, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon, 440-226-2544, geaugaparkdistrict.org
Cinderella at Near West Theatre
Cinderella comes in many varieties, (is this the version with the talking mice or talking cat?) but in any case, the timeless heroine is a girl of little means with a great heart and work ethic. Rogers and Hammerstein narrate this epic tale with lightheartedness and enchanting music. $15, March 25-April 10, various times, 6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-961-6391, nearwesttheatre.org
Cleveland Cavaliers v. Milwaukee Bucks at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Watch the Cavs treat the Bucks to some lakefront Rust Belt hospitality in the last regularly scheduled game of the season as they attempt to protect this house once more. $43-$667, April 10, 3:30 p.m., 1 Center Court, Cleveland, nba.com/cavaliers
Cleveland International Film Festival at Playhouse Square
The Cleveland International Film Festival is set to astound, educate and celebrate humanity once again, piecing together the larger puzzle of what it means to be human. This year, the festival will take place in person, with virtual streaming options also available. $14-$16, March 30-April 9 & streaming April 10-17, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-623-3456, clevelandfilm.org
Currents and Constellations: Black Art in Focus at the Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art will be featuring the influential work of major Black artists as well as emerging and mid-career Black artists in this collection of powerful pieces that invites viewers to connect with creatives across time and space. Free, Feb. 2 -June 26, Tues.-Thur. & Sat.-Sun. 10a.m.-5 p.m. & Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-421-7350, clevelandmuseumofart.org
Snow White Ballet at the Beck Center for the Arts
People of all ages are invited to fall into the fairytale world of Snow White for this immersive ballet experience. The Senney Theater will be hosting the Beck Dance workshop for a weekend of colorful costumes, vivid set designs and even dancing cupcakes. $12/adult and $10/child, April 8-10, Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. & Sun. 2:30 p.m., 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-2540, beckcenter.org
Spring Exhibitions at Summit Art Space
Spend your day exploring the diverse art exhibits at the Summit Art Space. From Micah Kraus’ Cycling to Nick Lee’s When We Share Our Wounds, each gallery provides a unique experience into the minds of these artists. Free, April 8-June 25, Fri. noon-7 p.m. & Sat. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., 140 E Market St., Akron, 330-376-8480, summitartspace.org
The Paul McCartney Project at E.J. Thomas Performing Art Hall
The tribute band The McCartney Project is inviting Clevelanders to “Come Together” to experience tunes from McCartney’s solo, The Beatles and Wings career spanning over three decades of hit music. $25, April 9, 7:30 p.m., 198 Hill St., Akron, 330-253-2488, ticketmaster.com
Towpath Half Marathon and 5-Miler at Cleveland Metroparks Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Good things come in trilogies. Run the first in a race series benefiting trail development and programming. If you’re not quite up to 13 miles but can run circles around a 5k, a 5-mile race is an additional option. $40-$90, walk starts 7 a.m., half marathon 8 a.m. & 5-mile race 8:10 a.m., April 10, 4524 E. 49th St., Cleveland, 216-520-1825, towpathtrilogy.com
