Cleveland Open at Cleveland Racquet Club
After last summer’s Tennis in the Land event, Cleveland is quickly causing a racket of tennis fans to pour into its streets. Since January 31, players have been battling it out, and this weekend come see the pros grab the glory in quarter, single semifinals and double and single finals. $25-$95, Feb. 4-6, Fri. 10 a.m., Sat. noon & Sun. 1 p.m., 29825 Chagrin Boulevard, Cleveland, topnotchtennisevents.com
Health and Wellness Month at Great Lake Science Center
After the last two years, few can deny the difference science can make when it comes to understanding how to stay healthy, which should be common ground for anyone wearing flesh. Great Lakes Science Center invites the family to explore this theme, with events like Immunity Cart and even a heart dissection workshop. $13.95-$16.95 general admission & $8-$10 additional for heart dissection, Feb.2-27, Wed., Sat. & Sun events, various times, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, 216-694-2000, greatscience.com
Ice A Fair at Main Street Vermilion
For 13 years, Vermilion has been a lake town with some serious chill. This year, expect a record number of ice sculptures throughout downtown to take your selfie beside, scheduled ice carving demos, wintery cocktails at local restaurants and more. Plus, meet Pete the Penguin and Jolly the Snowman! Free, Feb. 5, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fire & Ice Finale, 685 Main St., Vermilion, 440-963-0772, mainstreetvermilion.org/ice
Jesus Christ Superstar at Playhouse Square
When a story becomes so familiar it drowses into background noise, a way to break through the static is to view its hero through the eyes of the villain. Experience the final days of Jesus Christ from the perspective of Judas on this theatrical, musical performance’s 50th anniversary. $59-$159, Feb. 2-20, various times, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Lizzie: The Musical at the Beck Center for the Arts
Since its inception, the United States has maintained haunting mythologies, from the tales of Hawthorne and Irving to Poe and urban legends that christen each region with blood. The childish rhyme detailing the crimes of Lizzie Borden is no exception, and now you can indulge in the terror thanks to brave Baldwin-Wallace performers. $10-$34, Feb. 3-27, Thur.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. & Sun. 2:30 p.m., 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-2540, beckcenter.org
Olympic Day Celebration Featuring Nancy Kerrigan at Mentor Ice Arena
Mentor Ice Arena will be graced with the legendary presence of 1994 Olympic Silver Medalist Nancy Kerrigan this weekend. A special private skate limited to 300 guests along with a Meet-and-Greet in the community room limited to 100 guests for photographs and autographs afterward. Registration for this exclusive opportunity is required separately for each. $15-$30, Feb. 6, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., 8600 Munson Road, Mentor, 440-974-5730, mentoricearena.com
Panther Women: An Army for the Liberation at Cleveland Public Theatre
Written by Akron-native India Nicole Burton, Panther Women: An Army for the Liberation illuminates the lives of three women who were part of the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Movement. This “choose what you pay” show chapters the pursuit of justice, the plagues of the human condition and the unbreakable spirit of African American women. $1-$35, Feb. 4- 26, various times, 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-631-2727, cptonline.org
Real Ice Skating Rink at Crocker Park
Imagine going out as the sun sets, breathing in crisp, February air, and hearing the gentle scrap of ice skates as you glide about the picturesque Union Square in Crocker Park. Grab someone you cherish and a pair of skates and seize the weekend on ice. And on President’s Day only, the rink will be open Monday, noon-6 p.m. $12, Now-Feb. 21, Fri. noon-6p.m., Sat. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. & Sun. noon-10 p.m., 186 Union St., Westlake, 440-268-2800, crockerpark.com/skatingrink/
Sincerely, Us at Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art
Cleveland-native Ryan Harris has only taken one formal photography course. It was in 11th grade and on the basics of 35mm film. After pursuing a place in the music industry, Harris moved back to his early love of photography in 2015, documenting urban decay alongside the black experience. Sincerely, Us is a collection of more than 40 photographs of Harris’ original work, which vary from surreal, to intimate, to a subtle yet direct push to the times we live in. Free, Jan. 29-March 6, Fri.-Sun. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., 11400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-421-8671, mocacleveland.org
The Great Big Home & Garden Show at the I-X Center
With more people spending time at home, renovation projects have become a trend geared to making your space more comfortable, functional and beautiful. More than 600 booths await attendees at this year’s home and garden show, along with deals for those ready to get started and those in thirst of inspiration. Visit online for group rates and admittance discounts on select days. $11-$15, Feb. 4-13, Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon.-Thur. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. various times, 1 I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, 440-591-6974, greatbighomeandgarden.com
