Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Playhouse Square
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will grace the stage and bring to life contemporary as well as traditional pieces alike — from Jawole Willa Jo Zollar to Alvin Ailey — in this stunning pandemic come-back experience. $10-$80, April 22-24, Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m., 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Bee Crafty at Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market
With sold-out vendor space, Hartville MarketPlace’s Bee Crafty event is sure to drive all the busy bees to a hive of handmade products. The indoor space hosts all things worthy to admire and inspire. Free, April 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, 330-877-9860, hartvillemarketplace.com
Big Thief at The Agora Theatre
From cracked southwestern desert, Big Thief makes a pilgrimage to Cleveland baring an offering full of bones in Two Hands — their latest collection of work and sister album to U.F.O.F. which includes live staples such as “Those Girls,” “The Toy” and “Cut My Hair.” $27.50-$42.50, April 22, 8 p.m., 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com
Bill Burr at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Bill Burr’s comedic portrayal of the “loud guy in the bar” has treaded topics as ruffled as politics and race relations and as common as sports and marriage. A skilled observational comedian and satirist, Burr offers just the right doses of both levity and medicine with his Slight Return tour. $49.50-$79, April 23, 7 p.m., 1 Center Court, Cleveland, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
Garlic Mustard Pull at Brecksville Reservation
All that’s green is not good. Garlic mustard is an invasive species that needs removed from Brecksville Reservation, providing a perfect Earth Day opportunity to honor the native soil. This event is one among many celebrating Earth Day in Northeast Ohio at the end of April. Free, April 22, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 9000 Chippewa Road, Brecksville, 440-526-1012, clevelandmetroparks.com
Improv Under Hypnosis at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
Two unlikely forces are converging in Akron this Friday — the legendary improv performer, Colin Mochrie and hypnotist artist Asad Mecci — to draft volunteers on the stage to do improv, while under the infamous mental spell of hypnosis. Come to be instantaneously intrigued, appalled and thrilled. $28-$48, April 22, 7:30 p.m., 198 Hill St., Akron, 330-972-7111, calendar.uakron.edu
Lakefront Cleveland Poetry Festival at Literary Cleveland
Amid a frenzied world dripping with bombast, poetry cuts through the static to disheveled spirits. Participants are invited to explore the sacred undertones of language with Kaveh Akbar, the power of names with Ariana Brown and constructs of space with Valerie Hsiung. On May 1, Superelectric Pinball Parlor hosts the free, closing event in in-person. $15-$90, April 24-April 30, Sun.-Fri. 7 p.m., & Sat. 11 a.m., virtual, 216-400-9488, litcleveland.org
Record Store Day at Mahall’s
Record Store Day in Lakewood means a Parky’s Pop Up pancake brunch, local record labels from Mistake by the Lake to Endnote records, and a free show — all at Mahall’s. Don’t miss this exclusive chance to explore the record shops of Cleveland and tune into our own talent with Heart & Lung, Orefice Roth, Kid Tigrrr and Learning Curve. Free, April 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & 8 p.m. show, 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com
The Geauga County Maple Festival at Chardon Square
Take a trip to the heart of Geauga County to Chardon’s charming square. Since 1929, Ohio’s largest maple contest has promoted the art and craft of the maple crop. Add in carnival rides, pancake eating contests, Polka, Bluegrass, a parade, sap runs and more, and there’s something for everyone. Free, April 21-24, Thur. noon-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. & Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., P.O. Box 124, Chardon, 440-332-7055, maplefestival.com
Wonder: Canton Light Festival at Downtown Canton
A sunset in Canton is just the start of an adventure. Throughout the month of April, the downtown area will be aglow with six gorgeous displays of light and movement — from the Imperial Room to the Stark County Courthouse. Snap for a chance to win Wonder’s photo contest and while you’re owning the night, download the Wonder Pass for exclusive offers from local restaurants and shops. Free, Fri.-Sat. in April, 8 p.m.-10 p.m., Court Ave. between Second and Fifth Streets NW, Canton, cantonlightfestival.com