Kurentovanje
Kick off the first weekend in March in style by celebrating Kurentovanje. Take part in one of Slovenia’s most customary carnival traditions at the Slovenian National Home. Entertainment, sausages and an exciting parade filled with historic flags, music and more eye-catching spectacles that will be hard to miss. $27. March 1 noon, Slovenian National Home, 6409 Saint Clair Ave., Cleveland, 216-361-5115, slovenianhome.com
2019 USA Fencing North American Cup
The 2019 USA Fencing North American Cup is hosted this year in Cleveland and you don’t want to miss it. The tournament is divided into five events, with each participant fighting to see who will move up the ranks. Join this national event for four-days in Cleveland for free and see who will become the best of the best on the fencing floor. Free. March 1-4 8 a.m., Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, 216-928-1600, clevelandconventions.com
2018 Inductees Exhibit
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's exhibit of its newest inductees is heading out. Amongst the legendary performers that have been sworn into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Bon Jovi, Nina Simone, the Moody Blues and three others have also been included in the eminent hall in 2018. Visit the exhibit which has the instruments plus the clothing of the band players, even the cape of Nina Simone and more. $16-$26. March 1-3 10 a.m., The Rock and Roll Hall Fame, 1100 E Ninth St., Cleveland,216.781.7625, rockhall.com
Short Sweet Film Fest
They're short, but there's no lack of entertainment in these films. Support independent filmmakers and enjoy 30-minute movies from your favorite categories such as drama, animation, horror and more. Relish from Friday to Sunday in local Filmmaker's Night, student films and international films. Enjoy cocktails and on Friday a very lively networking event. $25-$150. Mar. 1 6:30 p.m., March 2 & 3 11:30 a.m., Alex Theater, 2017 E. Ninth St., Cleveland, shortsweetfilmfest.com
Festival of Laughs
This comedy line up is bound to get your stomachs cramping. Coming to Playhouse Square, the comedy stylings of the infamous comedian and movie star Sommore. Along on the comedy tour she’s bringing Earthquake, known mostly for his popular HBO specials and regular appearances on late night television. You don’t want to miss these festivities with special appearances from legendary comedians such as Tony Rock, Tommy Davidson and more. $55.50-$104.50. March 2 8 p.m., Playhouse Square, Connor Palace, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org