Thursday Feb. 6
Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes at Beachland Ballroom
Singer-guitarist Chuck Prophet brings His Cumbia Shoes, a band that features two members of the Salinas, CA-based cumbia band ¿Qiensave? along with Prophet’s long-time band, the Mission Express, to the Beachland Ballroom in support of the recently released Wake the Dead. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Artists Run the Streets Opening Exhibit at City Hall
The City of Cleveland's third annual Black History Month exhibition, Artists Run the Streets, highlights the impact of labor through the lens of six talented Cleveland artists. Curated by the For Art’s Sake artist collective, the exhibition features work by Christa Freehands, Chris Goody, Ryan Harris, Mike Miller, Sampson Smiley and Lacy Talley. The reception at City Hall takes place from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Ave., forartssakecle.org/
Conversations with Women in STEAM at the Museum of Natural History
Author Margot Lee Shetterly will kick off the Museum of Natural History's new series Conversations with Women in STEAM. Shetterly is the author of Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race, a 2016 New York Times bestseller. The event begins at 7 p.m. 1 Wade Oval Dr., 216-231-4600, cmnh.org
An Evening of Storytelling and Performance with with Leslie Mandoki and Tony Carey at the Rock Hall
In 1992, Ian Anderson, Jack Bruce, and Al Di Meola became founding members of Leslie Mandoki’s band project ManDoki Soulmates, and Mandoki has continued to work with Anglo-American and European rock and jazz-rock in the Mandoki Soulmates band. Tonight at 7 p.m. at the Rock Hall, Mandoki will speak about his career and perform. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., 216-515-8444, rockhall.com
Fat Ham at the Allen Theatre
This Pulitzer Prize-winning play that centers on family secrets and "scandalous generational trauma" comes to the Allen Theatre. Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m., and performances continue through Feb. 23. 1407 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
The Great Big Home + Garden Show at the I-X Center
The 10-day Great Big Home + Garden Show is back at the I-X Center, and it features a whopping 475 exhibits centering on how to "renew, refresh and restore" your home and garden as landscaping experts will present daily gardening seminars. HGTV’s Mina Starsiak Hawk of Good Bones and Dave and Jenny Marrs of Fixer to Fabulous will appear on the Main Stage. Check the show's website for hours and a complete schedule of happenings. The exhibit runs through Sunday. One I-X Center Drive, 216-676-6000, ixcenter.com
Parade at Connor Palace A dramatization of the 1913 trial of Jewish American Leo Frank, this musical won a Tony for Best Revival of a Musical. It comes to Connor Palace as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series. Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m., and performances continue through Feb. 23. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Friday Feb. 7
Crobar 3-Year Anniversary
Crobar celebrates its three-year anniversary with a lineup of live music featuring Collin Miller & the Brother Nature, Abstract Sounds, Swisher, Unity, Quick Mystery, Jung Speedbat. It all gets going at 9 p.m. The party continues tomorrow night at the same time with a lineup of DJs. 3244 St. Clair, 216-771-4727, crobar1921.com
Also Sprach Zarathustra at Mandel Concert Hall
Conductor Thomas Guggeis leads the Cleveland Orchestra as it takes on Richard Strauss’s Also Sprach Zarathustra, a piece that famously served as the opening music for the sci-fi flick 2001: A Space Odyssey. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall, where performances continue tomorrow and Sunday. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
The Bad Plus at the Bop Stop
The experimental jazz act led by founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) comes to the Bop Stop as part of a tour in support of its latest album, Complex Emotions. Shows take place at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. 2920 Detroit Ave., 216-771-6551, themusicsettlement.org
Lee Brice You, Me and My Guitar at Akron Civic
The Grammy nominee and CMA and ACM award winner performs tonight at 7:30 at the Akron Civic Theatre. His brother, singer-songwriter Lewis Brice, opens. 182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com
Dominique at the Funny Bone
Comedian Dominique thinks about the weighty things in life: what her funeral will be like and what Jesus would want her to do in certain situations. She learned in church to pray about things that bothered her and then let them go — so that's exactly what she did when she got that big credit card bill in the mail! Dominique tells it like it is, and that's why she's funny. 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 Improv. 1148 Main Ave., 216-696-4677, cleveland.funnybone.com
An Evening with Acoustic Hot Tuna at Kent Stage
Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady have kept this blues rock group going strong for more than 50 years. Tonight at 6:30 p.m., the band plays a special acoustic show at the Kent Stage. 175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org
GlamGore: xXCupid's RejectsXx at the Grog Shop
This "this revamped Y2K takeover" features all of your favorite plastic dolls in their tracksuits. The party gets going at 9:30 p.m. at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
Mania: The ABBA Tribute at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage
Each month seems to bring with it another tribute to the influential Swedish pop act ABBA. Tonight at 7:30 p.m., Mania swings into town to perform ABBA songs at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. 10705 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html
Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain't Right Tour at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Sebastian Maniscalco is one of the few comedians who can fill arenas. Expect a capacity crowd to be on hand tonight at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse for his brand new It Ain't Right Tour tour. Tonight's concert begins at 7:30 p.m. 1 Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
MIX: España at Cleveland Museum of Art
Dancers Alice Blumenfeld and Felise Bagley and Dominick Farinacci and Friends will be on hand for this special MIX at the Cleveland Museum of Art that celebrates the Cleveland Museum of Art's Picasso exhibit. LOLO will deliver a DJ set of Spanish electro, techno and house. The event begins at 6 p.m. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org
PBR: Pendleton Whiskey Velocity Tour at the Covelli Centre
Professional bull riding returns to the Covelli Centre in Youngstown today and tomorrow as the PBR: Pendleton Whiskey Velocity Tour swings into town. The action goes down tonight at 8 p.m. and tomorrow night at 7 p.m. 229 East Front St., Youngstown, 330-746-5600, covellicentre.com
Peter and the Starcatcher at the Hanna Theatre
A dozen actors portray more than 100 characters in this Peter Pan prequel based on a novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Great Lakes Theatre presents the play, and the performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Hanna Theatre, where performances continue through March 2. 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
To: Los Angeles, From: Cleveland, With Love at The Glass Cat
Tonight at 7:30 p.m., the Roaming Road Collective hosts a fundraiser for L.A. residents who have been impacted by last month's wildfires. The night will be filled with live music featuring local musicians, Sierra Delaine and Clare Feorene, and local vendors. RSVP is required for admission. Ticket donations will be accepted at the door with the option to pay what you can. You must be 18 or older for admission. 850 Euclid Ave., instagram.com/theglasscat
Sweet Honey in the Rock: 50th Anniversary Tour at Stocker Arts Center
The female a cappella vocal quartet brings its anniversary tour to Stocker Arts Center. Over the course of its decades-long career, the group has been nominated for several Grammys and participated in several protest concerts. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. 1005 North Abbe Road, Elyria, 440-366-4040, lorainccc.edu
Saturday Feb. 8
Parliament Funkadelic at MGM Northfield Park
Funkmeister George Clinton and his funk band Parliament Funkadelic come to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage today on what Clinton's calling his final tour. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. 10705 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html
Paw Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure at the State Theatre
The superhero pups battle supervillain scientist Victoria Vance in this stage show based on the popular animated series. Performances take place today at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the State Theatre. A performance takes place at 11 a.m. tomorrow too. 1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Wine, Cheese & Chocolate, Darling! at the Akron Civic Theatre
This event will showcase over 50 different wines, and tastings will be paired with cheeses and chocolates presented by local producers. It takes place at 7 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre. 182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com
WJCU Blizzard Bash at Beachland Tavern
Ziggy D of C-Level, Esther Fitz, JT's Sparks Trio, Mr. Carnivore perform at this show that serves as a benefit for the Hunger Network of Cleveland Ohio. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Beachland Tavern. A $10 donation is suggested as the cover charge. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Sunday Feb. 9
Youth (Spring) at the Cinematheque
This Chinese film centers on migrant workers who leave China's garment industry with the hope of a better life working in a Huzhou factory. The film screens tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque. Cleveland Cinematheque, 11610 Euclid Ave., 216-421-7450, cia.edu
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