Elle King
Elle King has made yet another getaway but this time to the Cleveland Masonic as part of her Shake the Spirit Tour. And like her 2015 debut single, "Ex’s & Oh’s," we "won’t let go" of the singer-songwriter’s breakout hits and empowering sophomore album. Her performance will take you on an emotional rollercoaster with her eclectic musical style of country, soul, rock and blues. $35-$41.50, April 26 8 p.m., Masonic Cleveland Auditorium, 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, masoniccleveland.com
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Celebrating its 60th anniversary of high-energy storytelling in motion the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings its contemporary style to Playhouse this weekend. Feel the joy and spirit that audiences worldwide have been coming to witness time and time again. While still honoring the company’s classics such as Revelations, a movement of hope and redemption, they are leaping into new territory in hopes that the power of dance can connect people beyond the stage. $10-$80. April 26 8 p.m., April 27 8 p.m., April 28 3 p.m., KeyBank State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Debussy & Scriabin
Conductor Stephane Deneve brings life to American, French and Russian works through the Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall. World-renowned pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet will accompany the Orchestra. He is one of the only ivory artists with the musical insight to be able to convey poetic stories through his technically flawless performances. Thibaudet will dazzle audiences with the premiere of a work inspired from reflections on the Rosary introduced by Pope John Paul II by composer James MacMillan. $21-$151. April 27 8 p.m., April 28 11 a.m., Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-7300, clevelandorchestra.com
Engaging Women
Don’t miss out on your chance to check out Engaging Women at the Bonfoey Gallery. This is the final weekend of the exhibition that features the work of 11 female artists from around Cleveland. This exhibit, which highlights the voices of women, shows you the importance of seeing life through different perspectives. The painting styles range from abstraction to detailed representations of nature. April 26 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., April 27 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bonfoey Gallery, 1710 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-621-0178, bonfoey.com
Hermes Cleveland 10-miler
This race may be named after the winged-footed messenger god of Greek myth but sadly the Hermes Cleveland 10-miler will not be handing out winged-sandals to runners. But don’t let that discourage you from one of Northeast Ohio’s premier, unique races. Starting at Edgewater Park Upper Pavilion this race takes you on a scenic odyssey touring some of Cleveland’s historic neighborhoods ending along the shores of Lake Eire at the Lower Edgewater Park and beach area. $75. April 27 8 a.m., Edgewater Park, Cleveland, 216-632-9933, clevelandtenmiler.com