Thursday Feb. 13
Alla Boara at Music Box Supper Club
Led by drummer and composer Anthony Taddeo, this local group makes modern arrangements of near-extinct folk songs. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Music Box Supper Club, and the concert marks the band's first local performance since it returned from recording sessions for its third album in Los Angeles with multiple Grammy nominee Tyler Chester (Sara Bareilles, Jackson Browne, Blake Mills, Andrew Bird). 1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com
Bruckner’s Seventh at Mandel Concert Hall
Vonductor Fabio Luisi leads the Cleveland Orchestra as it debuts Silvia Colasanti’s Time’s Cruel Hand, a piece inspired by three Shakespearean sonnets. Countertenor Tim Mead will perform with the orchestra as well. The concert begins at 7:30 at Mandel Concert Hall, where the performance repeats on Saturday. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School at Jilly’s Music Room
Founded in 2005 in a dive bar in Brooklyn, Dr. Sketchy’s has now spread to more than 100 cities around the world. Dr. Sketchy Akron, a monthly drink and draw event that takes place on the second Thursday of each month at Jilly's Music Room in Akron, gives patrons the opportunity to "draw glamorous underground performers in an atmosphere of boozy conviviality." The fun begins at 7 p.m.; it costs $10 to draw. 111 N Main St., Akron, 330-576-3757, jillysmusicroom.com
Epoch: The Science of Attraction at the Museum of Natural History
This event at the Museum of Natural History will explore some of the lore behind finding love. The event will also include music and dancing as Cleveland-born DJ E-V will be on hand to spin some tunes. It begins at 7 p.m. 1 Wade Oval Dr., 216-231-4600, cmnh.org
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 Warren Haynes Band Millions Voices Whisper Tour 2025 at MGM Northfield Park
Gov't Mule's Warren Haynes brings his solo project to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. The tour supports his latest album, Million Voices Whisper. It features Haynes's Allman Brothers Band bandmate and longtime friend Derek Trucks on multiple tracks, including “Real Real Love,” a song whose lyrics were initially started by the late Gregg Allman. Haynes finished the song to honor his friend. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. 10705 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html
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
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 tonight’s 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
Renaissance Noire: A Night Celebrating the Black Diaspora in Song at the Bop Stop
Local musician and composer Robin Blake has assembled a lineup of local Black musicians that demonstrate a wide range of music. His band Black Voltron, a futuristic jazz ensemble, shares the bill with Afi Scruggs, Jinari Kemet and Esther Fitz. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Bop Stop. 2920 Detroit Ave., 216-771-6551, themusicsettlement.org
Star-Crossed Lovers: Wine, Chocolate & Stargazing at Holden Arboretum
Holden Arboretum hosts this Valentine's Day event at Holden Arboretum. There will be wine and a sample of local chocolate truffles. In case of cloudy skies, an indoor star-story presentation and a short night hike will replace the stargazing activity. The event begins at 7 p.m. 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, 440-946-4400, holdenarb.org
Stars at Beachland Ballroom
The indie pop band brings its tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Set Yourself on Fire album, its third release on the Arts &Crafts imprint, to the Beachland Ballroom. Songs such as the sonically dense "Your Ex-Lover Is Dead" have a dream-pop quality to them that makes them engaging after all these years. Lydia Persaud opens. Doors are at 8 p.m. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Friday Feb. 14
And That's Why We Drink at the Agora Theatre
Christine Schiefer and Em Schul bring the live version of their popular paranormal and true crime podcast to the Agora. Doors open at 7 p.m. 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com
Chamber Music in the Atrium: Love is in the Air at Cleveland Museum of Art
Musicians from Musical Upcoming Stars in the Classics and the Cleveland Institute of Music will perform chamber music in celebration of love. Dancers from Ohio Contemporary Ballet will perform as well. The event takes place at 6 p.m. at the Cleveland Museum of Art. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org
Monster Jam at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
The annual monster truck competition that bills itself as a family friendly affair returns to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse this weekend. The competition gets going at 7 p.m. tonight, and sessions continue tomorrow and Sunday too. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
The Music of John Williams at Mandel Concert Hall
The Cleveland Orchestra and conductor Keith Lockhart celebrate the music of composer John Williams by playing selections from Jaws, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T. and Harry Potter. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall. It repeats on Sunday. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
Rodney Perry at the Funny Bone Comedian
Rodney Perry likes to joke about relationships and advises women to do what their men tell them to because "it's hard being a black man." Consistently irreverent, Perry played Harold in the hit Tyler Perry movie Madea's Big Happy Family. He performs tonight at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Funny Bone, where he has shows scheduled through Sunday. 1148 Main Ave., 216-696-4677, cleveland.funnybone.com
That's A-Moray at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium
For this special Valentine's Day event, the Greater Cleveland Aquarium will offer animal courtship facts, oversized animal pun Valentine’s Day cards and mood music in the galleries. Anyone who completes a love-themed animal activity sheet while visiting will be entered for a chance to win a gift shop basket, original artwork painted one of the resident turtles and an annual pass. The aquarium will be open until 7 p.m. tonight for the event and will add an optional evening cash bar as well. The event takes place tomorrow and Sunday as well but just during regular hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2000 Sycamore Street, 216-862-8803, greaterclevelandaquarium.com
Valentine's Day at Cleveland Botanical Garden
The Cleveland Botanical Garden hosts this special after-hours event. There will be live music, food and Valentine's crafts. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. 11030 East Blvd., 216-721-1600, cbgarden.org
Waitress at Beck Center for the Arts
This musical based on the 2007 indie film features music and lyrics from pop singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles. It opens today at Beck Center for the Arts, where it continues on Thursdays through Sundays until March 9. It's a collaboration with the Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre program, and tonight's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-2540, beckcenter.org
Keller Williams Presents DeadPettyKellerGrass featuring the Hillbenders at Beachland Ballroom
Veteran singer-songwriter Keller Williams pays tribute to the late Tom Petty with this show featuring the Hillbenders, a five-piece band out of Missouri. The talented Williams plays a bit of everything, including guitar, bass, percussion, theremin, synthesizer and piano. The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Beachland Ballroom. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Saturday Feb. 15
14th Annual Sweetheart Showcase at Beachland Ballroom
Cleveland Burlesque presents this special Valentine's Day show that pays tribute to burlesque star Ann Corio. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. at the Beachland Ballroom. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Artist in the Atrium at Cleveland Museum of Art
Every third Saturday of each month, stop by the Ames Family Atrium between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to get a firsthand look at the art-making process. Each session provides the opportunity to engage and interact with a different Northeast Ohio maker during pop-up demonstrations and activities. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org
Badfish — A Tribute to Sublime Gimme the Gold Tour 2025 at House of Blues
For 22 years, the Rhode Island-based band – Joel Hanks on bass, Scott Begin on drums, Pat Downes on vocals and guitar, Danny Torgersen on horns, keyboards, and guitars – have successfully paid tribute to Sublime, the short-lived but influential California group that brought ska-punk and reggae-rock to the mainstream. Tonight at 8 p.m., they return to House of Blues. 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com
Cleveland's Valentine's Love Jam at the State Theatre
The Whispers, Con Funk Shun and Lenny Williams will perform at this soul/R&B concert highlighting tunes appropriate for the Valentine's Day holiday. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre. 1519 Euclid Avenue, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Disfunktional with Special Guest DJ Sneak at Crobar
DJ Sneak, one of Chicago's second wave of influential Chicago House music producers, performs tonight at 8 p.m. at Crobar. Andre Leone, Le Mew, MIKEONE and Red Tailed Hawk Luna share the bill. 3244 St. Clair, 216-771-4727, crobar1921.com
Lloyd Knight — The Drama at Westfield Studio Theatre
Lloyd Knight, choreographer Jack Ferver and filmmaker Jeremy Jacob created this piece that highlights the life of Martha Graham Dance Company Principal Dancer Lloyd Knight. Performances take place at 7:30 p.m. tonight and at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Westfield Studio Theatre. 1501 Euclid Ave., 216-664-6050, playhousesquare.org
The Lake Erie Folk Fest Evening Concert at Harkness
Chapel Showman & Coole of Lonesome Ace String Band and David Howley of We Banjo Three headline the Lake Erie Folk Fest's evening concert that takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Harkness Chapel. 11200 Bellflower Road, 216-368-2402, lakeeriefolkfest.com
Love Is in the Air: Romantic Movies in Concert at Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center
The 80-piece Cinematic Symphony Orchestra will play music from Titanic, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Romeo and Juliet at this special Valentine's Day event that takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center. A livestream option is also available. 1855 Ansel Road, 216-368-6062, case.edu/maltzcenter/
Sensory-Friendly Saturday at Cleveland Museum of Art
Sensory-Friendly Saturday events at the Cleveland Museum of Art offer "adaptations" to meet diverse sensory-processing needs every third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Guests on the autism spectrum, people experiencing dementia and those of all ages who have intellectual or developmental disabilities are invited to participate in a calming museum experience with less stimulation in a section of the museum’s galleries before they open to the public. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org
Sunday Feb. 16
Carlos Jones & the PLUS Band at Beachland Ballroom
Local singer-songwriter Carlos Jones pays tribute to Bob Marley on what would've been the late reggae star's birthday. An icon on the local reggae scene for 35 years, Jones first played as part of I-Tal and First Light before launching his solo career. The show takes place at the Beachland Ballroom, and doors open at 3 p.m. The festivities will commence with DJ Bryan Watson spinning some tunes. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Skinny Lister at the Grog Shop
Led by fiery singer Lorna Thomas, this UK punk band issued its debut, Forge & Flagon, in 2013. On a tour in support of 2023's Shanty Punk, a collection of folk-y tunes, the group returns to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. Jared Hart and Sick City. Tonight's concert begins at 8 p.m. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
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