Thursday Jan. 2
Big Jay Oakerson at Hilarities
The co-host of numerous popular podcasts, Big Jay Oakerson has consistently toured and released new material over the course of a two decade-long career. His recent hour-long special, Dog Belly, finds him opening with some crowd work before launching into bits about "girl drunk" and how calling yourself an "adult" is a cliche. This weekend, he returns to Hilarities, where he performs at 7 p.m. tonight. He has shows scheduled through Saturday at the club. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com
Christmas Around the World at Crushers Stadium
This special event that takes place from today through Saturday at Crushers Stadium will feature a tubing hill, a miniature golf course, entertainment, a 52-foot Christmas tree, and a special Glockenspiel adapted for the holiday season. Today's hours are noon to 9 p.m. Check the website for additional hours and more information. 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon, 440-934-3636, lakeeriecrushers.com
Monsters vs. Grand Rapids Griffins at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
The Monsters play a rare weekday game today at 7 p.m. at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse as they take on the Grand Rapids Griffins. 1 Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
Friday Jan. 3
Annual Free Weekend at the Grog Shop
Each year at about this time, the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights opens ups its doors for a free weekend of shows. Tonight at 9 p.m., Liquid Images, Louse and PIZZ take the stage. Shows also take place tomorrow and Sunday with a different group of local acts. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
Mary Defer: Secret Family Opening Reception at Praxis Fiber Workshop
Local artist Mary Defer explores her family history in the new exhibition, Secret Family, using the discovery of this family secret as a springboard to explore the “slow violence” (a term coined by scholar Rob Nixon) of generational trauma. The exhibit opens tonight with a reception that takes place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Praxis Fiber Workshop. 15301 Waterloo Road, 216-644-8661, praxisfiberworkshop.com
David Lucas at the Funny Bone
Known for delivering roasts, this comedian who's opened for the likes of Louis C.K., Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe performs at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. tonight and at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. tomorrow night at the Funny Bone. 1148 Main Ave., 216-696-4677, cleveland.funnybone.com
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood at the Akron Civic Theatre
Tonight at 7:30 p.m., the two comedians bring their latest show, Asking for Trouble, to the Akron Civic Theatre. The guys improvise new material every night from audience suggestions and participation, and they'll even write and sing a song about Akron just for tonight's show. 182 S. Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com
Oh, Canada at the Cinematheque
Paul Schrader directs this drama based on a Russell Banks novel. It centers on a Canadian-American documentary filmmaker Leonard Fife, one of the 60,000 draft evaders who fled from the U.S. to Canada during the Vietnam War. In his late seventies and dying of cancer in Montreal, Fife agrees to a final, candid interview to reveal secrets he’s kept hidden for decades. The movie makes its Cleveland premiere tonight at 7 p.m. at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque. 11610 Euclid Ave., 216-421-7450, cia.edu
Wish You Were Here at the Agora Theatre
The locally based Pink Floyd tribute act plays tonight and tomorrow night at 7 p.m. at the Agora. The shows celebrate the group's 30th anniversary as well as the 50th anniversary of the Floyd album Wish You Were Here. 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com
Saturday Jan. 4
’80s Night! Dance Party with the Sunrise Jones at Music Box Supper Club
The versatile local band Sunrise Jones performs at this '80s-themed concert that takes place tonight at 8 p.m. at Music Box Super Club. 1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com/
Cleveland Home Show at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, the Cleveland Home Show will aim to put you in the mood to redecorate your home and landscape your property. A wide range of companies that specialize in everything from kitchen makeovers to modular homes will be on hand. Find more info on the website. 500 Lakeside Ave., 216-928-1600, ohiohomeshows.com
Comic Club | Club de Cómic at the Cleveland Museum of Art Community Arts CenterToday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cleveland Museum of Art Community Arts Center, artist Kobe Saunders will help guests explore the long history of sequential art through various genres and cultures, including newspaper comic strips, American superhero comics and graphic novels, Japanese manga, and media adaptations (film and television). Admission is free. 2937 West 25th St., 216-707-2483, clevelandart.org
An Evening of John Prine Songs at the Treelawn
Local singer-songwriters Michael Sean McDonald, GS Harper, Tracy Marie, Mark Freeman and Bill Lestock pay tribute to the late John Prine at this special show at the Treelawn. The show begins at 8 p.m. There's no cover, but donations will be given to the local family that has a child with cancer. 15335 Waterloo Road, 216-677-8733, thetreelawn.com
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Cedar Lee Theatre
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the 1975 film that still draws an exuberant, costumed crowd that likes to throw rice and dry toast and sing along to the songs in the movie, still draws big crowds to local showings. Expect a throng to show up for tonight's screening that takes place at 9:30 p.m. at the Cedar Lee Theatre. Tickets cost $12. 2163 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 440-528-0355, clevelandcinemas.com
Maura Rogers & the Bellows at the Beachland Ballroom
This local singer-songwriter writes autobiographical tunes that chronicle personal details from her life such as her health issues (she underwent a kidney transplant a few years back), and she regularly alternates between rock and folk. Lea Marra & the River Boys and Alec Stewart open. The show begins at 7:15 p.m. at the Beachland Ballroom, and it doubles as a birthday party celebration. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
The Room at the Cedar Lee Theatre
Thanks to The Disaster Artist, the James Franco movie about the making of the cult classic The Room, the film's popularity has soared. The film that features writer, director and star Tommy Wiseau screens at 10 p.m. tonight at the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland Heights. 2163 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 440-528-0355, clevelandcinemas.com
Sunday Jan. 5
50 First Jokes at Hilarities
Local comedians John Bruton and Jimmie Graham host this annual event at Hilarities. The guests will vary. Check the website for more info. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com
Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
The Cavs take on a Charlotte Hornets team that has really struggled this season. The Hornets have yet to beat the Cavs, and there's no reason to think they'll come out on top tonight. Tipoff is at 6 p.m. at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. 1 Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
The Sammy DeLeon and Jackie Warren Quartet at the B-Side Lounge
A master timbales player, Sammy DeLeon has appeared in New York, Chicago, Miami, San Juan and many points in between. Formerly the musical director of Impacto Nuevo, he's led his own group since 1996. Equally adept in Latin jazz, salsa and merengue, DeLeon is a local treasure. He performs with Jackie Warren tonight at 8 p.m. at the B-Side Lounge in Cleveland Heights. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-932-1966, bsideliquorlounge.com
Paul Kovac's 3rd Annual New Year's Jam at Forest City Brewery
Local musician Paul Kovac hosts this community jam session open to any pickers and singers. All acoustic instruments and levels are welcome, and the music starts at 3 p.m. at Forest City Brewery. 2135 Columbus Road, 216-228-9116, forestcitybrewery.com
Memorial for Jamie Klimek — Music & Memories Honoring a Cleveland Legend at the Beachland Ballroom
Guitarist Jamie Klimek, part of Cleveland's great punk scene since it started in the early '70s, sadly passed away last year at age 73. This event will honor Kilmek, a member of Mirrors and the Styrenes. It begins at 4 p.m. at the Beachland Ballroom. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
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