An Iliad
Two women storm the stage in An Iliad and turn it into a raging battlefield where gods, heroes, and empires clash in a quest for vengeance and glory. This is intense adaptation of Homer’s epic takes imagination to its furthest point and brings this ancient tale to the modern day. Go behind-the-scenes of the two-person play in this January article. $25-$85. Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 6:30 p.m., Cleveland Play House, 1501 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, clevelandplayhouse.com
Hairspray
The Musical Navigating high school is hard. Big-haired Tracy Turnblad is an outcast at school with dreams of dancing on a local TV dance program. The Akron Civic Theatre is taking us behind the scenes of this American classic that follows Tracy on her journey as she becomes a local celebrity and follows her dreams. $20. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sun. 6:30 p.m, Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S Main St.,330-253-2488, akroncivic.com
Justin Brennan: Ego
New York artist Justin Brennan is investigating the boundaries of his own psychological landscape through this abstract portrait in his latest exhibit. The work in this exhibit explores identity and mental disposition in its opening weekend. Free. Fri. 6-9 p.m., Sat. 9-5 p.m., BayArts, 28795 Lake Road, 440-871-6543, bayarts.net
Sublime with Rome
See this punk rock band tear the roof off the Hard Rock Rocksino. Sublime and Rome is a collaboration between Sublime bassist Erick Wilson and singer Rome Ramirez. They chiefly perform songs by the original Sublime, which was fronted by Bradley Nowell until his death in 1996. $44.50-$55. Fri. 7 p.m., Hard Rock Rocksino,10777 Northfield Road, 330-908-7625, hrrocksinonorthfieldpark.com
Retro Movie Night
Take a trip back in time with Cinema Wasteland Film Appreciation Society as they present a double-feature horror night. The Last Man on Earth and The Man Who Turned to Stone grace the screen along with the short film The Mummy and the Monkey. $5. Cash only. Sat. 6 p.m., 626 North Rocky River Dr., 440-891-1920, cinemawasteland.com
5 Things To Do In Cleveland This Weekend: Jan 11-13
It's a new year and a new you, so resolve to get out more by seeing a lighthearted musical, an intense on-stage battle, a classic horror film double-feature and more.
