Thursday Nov. 14
Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown at Lorain Palace Theatre
This show recreates a rivalry from the early days of the British Invasion and puts tributes to the Beatles and the Rolling Stones live together on stage. The show that takes place tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Lorain Palace Theater is part of a 125-city tour of the U.S., Canada and Mexico. 617 Broadway Ave., Lorain, 440-245-2323, lorainpalace.org
The Cherry Orchard at The Helen
Case Western Reserve University's MFA Acting Program takes on Anton Chekhov's classic play about aristocrats who contemplate selling their precious estate. Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Helen, where performances continue through Sunday. 901 E.13th St., 216-356-6485, playhousesquare.org
Shemekia Copeland at Music Box Supper Club
Blame It on Eve, the latest offering from this singer-songwriter, features 10 new originals, plus covers of tunes by Stevie Wonder and Copeland's father, Johnny Copeland. Will Kimbrough (who produced her three previous albums) helmed the sessions, and the guests include guitar hotshots Luther Dickinson and Charlie Hunter. Copeland performs tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Music Box Supper Club. Local bluesman Sam Hooper opens. 1148 Main Avenue, 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com
Cyborgs, Misfits, and Makers: Art, Design, and the Future of the Human Body at CIA’s Peter B. Lewis Theatre
Today at 7 p.m. at CIA's Peter B. Lewis Theatre, visiting artist Sara Hendren will talk about the themes in her recent book, What Can a Body Do?: How We Meet the Built World. Admission is free. 11610 Euclid Ave., 216-421-7461, cia.edu
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
Funny Stuff/George Kocar: A Retrospective Opening Reception at Artists Archive of the Western Reserve
An opening reception for this new exhibit feature Northeast Ohio-based humor art takes place today from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Artists Archives of the Western Reserve. The show includes painting, drawing, sculpture and mixed media. 1834 East 123rd St., 216-721-9020, artistsarchives.org
Kenny G at MGM Northfield Park
The smooth jazz man brings his Miracles Holiday and Hits tour to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage tonight at 7:30 p.m. The guy's professional career began respectfully with Barry White back in the '70s. Since becoming a solo artist in the early '80s, Kenny G has become a superstar, and his first holiday album, 1994's Miracles: The Holiday Album, was a monster hit. 10705 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html
Sebastian Maniscalco at Covelli Centre
The popular comedian brings his latest tour, dubbed the It Ain't Right tour, to the Covelli Centre in Youngstown. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. 229 E. Front St., Youngstown, 330-746-5600, covellicentre.com
Some Like It Hot at Conner Palace
This musical that's set in Chicago during Prohibition follows two musicians who need to leave the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Connor Palace. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Mitchell Tenpenny at the Agora Theater
This Nashville-born singer-songwriter grew up listening to country, rock and R&B, and those influences permeate his new album, The 3rd. "The 3rd," the poppy album opener finds Tenpenny contemplating the significance of his name. He performs tonight at 7 p.m. at the Agora. Singer-songwriter Dylan Schneider opens. 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com
Friday Nov. 15
Pat Bianchi Organ Trio at the Bop Stop
Mentored by both the late Joey DeFrancesco and late Dr. Lonnie Smith, Pat Bianchi has performed extensively with jazz greats such as Pat Martino, Lou Donaldson, Joe Locke and Ralph Peterson Jr. He's also worked with a number of contemporary artists including Chuck Loeb and Terrace Martin. Tonight at 7 p.m., he brings his trio to the Bop Stop. 2920 Detroit Ave., 216-771-6551, themusicsettlement.org
Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
The Cavs square up against the Chicago Bulls tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Cavs will remain home to play the Charlotte Hornets at 6 p.m. on Sunday night. 1 Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
Tommy Davidson at the Funny Bone
You might remember Tommy Davidson from the sitcom In Living Color. In addition to acting, he does standup, and addresses social norms in his off-color routines. He 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
Mary Bridget Davies Live in Concert: Janis to Alanis at Beck Center
Promoting her new compilation album, Don’t Compromise Yourself, singer-songwriter Mary Bridget Davies comes to the Beck Center tonight at 8 p.m. for a special concert. The show repeats tomorrow at the same time. 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-2540, beckcenter.org
Fit for an Autopsy at House of Blues
This hard rock group that just released its seventh studio album, The Nothing That Is, comes to House of Blues as part of its tour in support of the release. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $27.50-$67.50. 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com
Billy Gardell at Hilarities
For six long years, comedian and actor Billy Gardell portrayed Office Mike Biggs on the hit sitcom Mike & Molly. Since that show ended in 2016, Gardell has continued to act, and he’s returned to doing standup too. The portly comic performs tonight at 7 p.m. at Hilarities, where he has shows scheduled through Sunday. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com
Kevin Hart: Acting My Age at the State Theatre
The diminutive comedian whose comedies have turned him into a big box office draw, brings his standup show to the State Theatre. Performances take place at 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night. 1519 Euclid Avenue, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Cris Jacobs at the Grog Shop
This singer-songwriter enlisted the likes of Lee Ann Womack, the McCrary Sisters, Sam Bush, Lindsay Lou, Billy Strings, Jerry Douglas and the Infamous Stringdusters, who served as the house band, for his new album, One of These Days. His tour in support of the release brings him to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights tonight at 8 p.m. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
David Nihill: Shelf Help at the Hanna Theatre
Winner of the annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, comedian David Nihill brings his show about traveling and cultural observations to the Hanna Theatre. The event begins at 8 p.m. 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Jim Tews: With Pictures at Imposters Theater
Tonight at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., comedian Jim Tews brings a new standup hour that features added visuals. short animations, drawings and photos to Imposters Theater for a self-released special with some of his former CSU classmates and local creatives. 4828 Lorain Ave., imposterstheater.com
Third Friday at 78th Street Studios
From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., many of the 78th Street Studios resident artist studios and galleries will be open as part of this monthly event. There will be live music, and Local West, a Gordon Square sandwich shop, will serve food. BARneo will have a selection of adult beverages as well. Admission is free. third Friday of every month. 1300 West 78th St., 78thstreetstudios.com
Warrant with Lita Ford and Nelson at MGM Northfield Park
Hair metal holdovers Warrant headline this show that also features guitar hero Lita Ford and Nelson. The show begins at 8 p.m. at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. 10705 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html
Saturday Nov. 16
Allie X at House of Blues
The dancer/pop singer-songwriter has written tracks with Troye Sivan, Mitski, BTS, Violet Chachki and Broken Social Scene. She's also toured with Dua Lipa, Charli XCX, Troye, Hayley Kiyoko, and Marina and the Diamonds. She performs tonight at 7 p.m. at House of Blues. Her tour supports Girl with No Face, a terrific album featuring Depeche Mode-inspired dance pop anthems such as "Weird World." 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.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
Chabrier's L'étoile at Westfield Studio Theatre
The Cleveland Institute of Music presents this opera about a king who learns that his fate and that of a peddler are connected. Tonight's performance takes place at 7 p.m. at the Westfield Studio Theatre, where a performance takes place at 3 p.m. tomorrow. 1501 Euclid Ave., 216-664-6050, playhousesquare.org
Disfunktional Third Birthday with Marshall Jefferson at Crobar
Marshall Jefferson, a producer and DJ who's widely regarded as the godfather of house music, headlines this special event marking the "birthday" of the local dance party dubbed Disfunktional. Andre Leone, Le Mew, MIKEONE, Red Tailed Hawk Luna, and the event begins at 9 p.m. at Crobar. 3244 St. Clair, 216-771-4727, crobar1921.com
Wyatt Flores at the Agora Theater
Produced by Beau Bedford (Orville Peck, Shane Smith & the Saints) and recorded between Los Angeles and Asheville, Welcome to the Plains, the latest effort from country singer-songwriter Wyatt Flores, documents his feelings about leaving his Stillwater, OK home. He performs tonight at 7 p.m. at the Agora. Noeline Hofman opens. 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com
The George Martins (Play the Beatles) at Market Garden Brewery
This group performs songs from across the Beatles’ catalog as well as albums in their entirety. Tonight at 7:30 p.m. and tomorrow night at 7 p.m., it plays a special show at Market Garden Brewery. There will be a full dinner menu of entrees, pizzas, sandwiches, salads, beer and liquor. 1947 West 25th St., 216-621-4000, marketgardenbrewery.com
Hackensaw Boys at Beachland Tavern
Known for their use of the “charismo,” a DIY percussion instrument built out of cans and other household objects, Lynchburg, VA-based Hackensaw Boys hit their stride with the 2005 release of Love What You Do. On tour to celebrate the album's 20th anniversary, the group comes to the Beachland Tavern tonight at 7 p.m. Cory Grinder and the Playboy Scouts open. The Boys will play Love What You Do in its entirety. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Killer Queen Revue: A Queen Burlesque Tribute at Beachland Ballroom
Cleveland Burlesque presents this Queen-themed burlesque show at 8:30 p.m. tonight at the Beachland Ballroom. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Mud Whale at the Grog Shop
The up-and-coming local indie rock group headlines a three-band bill that also includes Sonder Bombs and I Hate It Too. The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
TOBYMAC at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
TOBYMAC headlines this Christian rock triple bill that also features MercyMe and Zach Williams. The show commences at 7 p.m. at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. 1 Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
Uncle Louie Variety Show at the Hanna Theatre
Tonight at 8 p.m., comedians Lou Greco and Carlo Russo bring the latest version of their comedy show to the Hanna Theatre. 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Wonderland Vintage Bazaar at Ingenuity Labs
More than 30 vendors will be on hand for this special vintage bazaar that'll feature clothing, accessories, records and housewares. There will be a brunch cocktail bar, a coffee truck and a food truck. The event occurs today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Ingenuity Labs. Parking is free; admission is $5. 5401 Hamilton Ave., 216-589-9444, ingenuitycleveland.org
Sunday Nov. 17
Churchill at the Hanna Theatre
David Payne stars in this one-man show about the British leader who fought in the Boer War and then went on wage a virtual war with British politicians during his time as Prime Minister. Performances take place today at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Hanna Theatre. 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Chelsea Guo at Tri-C’s Metropolitan Campus Auditorium
This singer-pianist made a splash with her 2021 debut recording, Chopin — In My Voice, which includes two Chopin songs and one Gioachino Rossini aria in which the artist accompanies herself. Guo performs today at 2 p.m. at Tri-C's Metropolitan Campus Auditorium. Admission is free, but a ticket is required. 2900 Community College Ave., 216-987-6000, tri-c.edu
Nurse Blake at the Goodyear Theater
An entertainer who uses his experience as a nurse to deliver a comedy event that "celebrates the hard work of healthcare providers," Nurse Blake tells candid and raw stories about the time he spent in nursing school. Expect visuals, crowd participation and live sketches. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Theater in Akron. 1201 East Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com
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