Thursday Dec. 26
Christmas Around the World at Crushers Stadium
This special event that takes place from today through Jan. 4 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, christmasatw.com/
Holiday Pop Up! Open Studio at Cleveland Museum of Art
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, the Cleveland Museum of Art offers free drop-in art-making sessions designed for the whole family. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org
Carlos Jones Holiday Revival at Music Box Supper Club
The local reggae hero brings his annual post-Christmas holiday show back to the Music Box. The Jamaican-born, Cleveland-based Sun Shade opens the show. It begins at 7:30 p.m. 1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com/
Friday Dec. 27
13th Annual Home for the Holidays at Hilarities
This annual event at Hilarities gives the stage over to Cleveland comedians who've moved elsewhere but have come home for the holidays. The lineup will be determined on the day of the show. Doors open at 9 p.m. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com
John Caparulo at Hilarities
John Caparulo, known as Cap, got his start on the Cleveland circuit in the late '90s. He plays the role of the dumb hillbilly, but his narrative jokes are well thought-out and his comic timing is impeccable. In 2013, he issued Come Inside of Me, a collection of some of his best jokes, including his lengthy bit about the first time he went skydiving. Expect to hear some of that material tonight when he performs at 7 p.m. at Hilarities, where he has shows scheduled through Sunday. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com
Red Wanting Blue at House of Blues
The regional rock act returns to House of Blues for a special end-of-year show. This marks the group's first show in Cleveland since releasing its latest album, Light It Up, and a faithful cover of Warren Zevon's "Lawyers, Guns and Money" that finds singer Scott Terry doing his best to emulate Zevon's distinctively raspy voice. The concert begins at 7 p.m. 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com
Tape B at the Agora
Tape B, who plays dubstep and hip-hop, leads the list of EDM artists who'll perform tonight at the Agora. Eazybaked, Super Future, and STVSH share the bill. Doors open at 7 p.m. 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com
Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
This year's tour by the rock act famous for turning Christmas music into arena rock fodder marks the return of the Lost Christmas Eve, an earlier concert theme that the band will bring back to the road for the first time in more than 10 years. As always, there will be pyrotechnics and lasers, and a second set will feature TSO favorites. The group comes to the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse today for performances at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
Kym Whitley at Funny Bone
Cleveland native Kym Whitley got a break when she was cast as Auntie Suga in the 2000 film Next Friday. Since then, she has appeared in The Nutty Professor, Along Came Polly and dozens of other films. Whitley likes to crack jokes about the challenges of motherhood during her standup routines. She 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
Saturday Dec. 28
The 2nd Annual Legendary Soul Jam at the State Theatre
New Stylistics featuring Russell Thompkins Jr., The Dramatics featuring LJ Reynolds and Enchantment featuring Emanuel EJ Johnson — soul groups from back in the day — will perform as part of this annual tour that rolls into the State Theatre tonight at 7 p.m. 1519 Euclid Avenue, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
California Speedbag with Special Guest Chris Yarmock
California Speedbag, the local alt-country act that played around town in the 1980s, will hold this special concert at the Beachland Ballroom to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passing of its driving force, singer-songwriter Gary Lupico, who died in 2004 at age 49. Titled Lost Again: The Music of Gary Lupico, the concert will feature a night of live music celebrating Lupico’s songs and include an appearance by local art punk icon Chris Yarmock. The show begins at 7 p.m. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Christmakwanzakah 2024 at the Agora
Local comedian Bill Squire hosts this comedy show at the Agora that will also feature Mary Santora, Joe Briggs, Liz Blanc, Miki Janosi and Elijah Nevels. Doors open at 8 p.m. 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com
God Save the Kinks! at Forest City Brewery
Local rockers Cats on Holiday pay tribute to the Kinks with this special show that'll likely feature their renditions of Kinks tunes such as “You Really Got Me”, “All Day and All of the Night," "Waterloo Sunset" and “Come Dancing.” The music begins at 7 p.m. at Forest City Brewery. 2135 Columbus Road, 216-228-9116, forestcitybrewery.com
Hats for the Homeless at the Grog Shop
Tonight, the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights will host a night of rock and reggae aimed to benefit homeless individuals while also showcasing the voice of one local vendor trying to better the world with her art. For each hat sold during the show, Rebecca Kimble of Rebecca’s Hats will donate another to a local homeless shelter. Acts scheduled to perform include Ziggy D of C-Level, Shake Ground, Lake Irie and Dead Beat Horse. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
Monsters vs. Grand Rapids Griffins at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Tonight at 7 p.m. at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the Monsters take on the Grand Rapids Griffins. The first 5,000 fans will receive a free Monsters scarf. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
Gene Schwartz & the G-Force at the Beachland Tavern
The Hall of Fame drag racer and accomplished bass guitarist toured Europe and Japan with the late Robert Lockwood Jr. and played with his brother, Glenn Schwartz, for many years. Recently, he formed a new three-piece ensemble. The blues rock group performs tonight at 8 p.m. at the Beachland Tavern. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
The Second Annual Hammy New Year at Mahall’s 20 Lanes
Local rock acts Heart Attack Man, the Dirty Nil, Spaced, Suitor and the House of Wills perform as part of this NYE concert. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Roxy at Mahall's 20 Lanes in Lakewood. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com
'Twas a Girls Night Before Christmas: The Musical! at the Hanna Theatre
Expect to hear classic Christmas songs and contemporary hits as this touring musical comes to the Hanna Theatre tonight at 7:30 p.m. 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
The Vindys at House of Blues
The Youngstown-based rock group has had a banner year that found it hitting the road with Rock Hall inductees Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. The group plays at 7 p.m. at House of Blues. 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com
Sunday Dec. 29
Browns vs. Miami Dolphins at Huntington Bank Field
The Browns get a break this week as the struggling Miami Dolphins come to Huntington Bank Field. Injuries have played a part in derailing the Dolphins' season. Kickoff is at 4:05 p.m. 100 Alfred Lerner Way, 440-891-5000, huntingtonbankfield.com
Harlem Globetrotters at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Today at 3 p.m. at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the Harlem Globetrotters will put on a display of dunks and dribbling as they go up against their rivals, the Washington Generals. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
Jokes on You at Hilarities
Inspired by crowd work clinicians like Dave Attell, Ian Bagg, and Big Jay Oakerson, Jokes On You makes the audience the center of the show by "pushing comics to avoid prepared material or written jokes and instead focus on organic interaction with the audience," as it's put in a press release about this event, which takes place tonight at 7 p.m. at Hilarities. John Bruton and Jimmie Graham host the event. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com
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