Edel Munoz Virtual Concert with Cleveland Classical Guitar Society
There is no better way to start a Saturday evening than enriching the soul with the sound of a guitar. After performing in more than 25 countries including Chile, Uruguay, Belgium, Argentina and Mexico, Cuban guitarist Edel Munoz has won first place in more than 20 international guitar competitions. In a Saturday night online concert hosted by the Cleveland Classical Guitar Society, Munoz is bound to draw magic as he performs “Black Falcon” to “Sonatina meridional.” Free, April 17, 7:30 p.m., 216-905-9348, cleguitar.org
Family Fun: Let’s Make Music! at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
Learning history doesn’t have to be a quiet experience. As part of the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage’s special exhibition, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and with the support of JFSA Cleveland’s Horvitz YouthAbility program, families are invited to learn more about Ginsburg and her love of music and family. This virtual event includes a pre-recorded segment with her son, Jim Ginsburg. Upon registration, participants will be sent lyrics and a list of household items to create instruments from. Free, April 18, 1:30 p.m., 216-593-0575, maltzmuseum.org
Knowing Your Home: Container Gardening by LakewoodAlive
A cold, Cleveland winter will prompt anyone to try their green thumb. And for those who are experienced gardeners, LakewoodAlive’s workshop may prove helpful in keeping high plant aspirations from turning into a jungle. Owner of Lakewood Garden Center, Paul Bilyk, will lead the virtual event focused on container planting, maximizing garden space for more flowers. Not only will this keep a garden organized, but tips will be shared to keep your container plants flourishing. Free, April 17, 10 a.m., 216-521-0655, lakewoodalive.org
Matters of Time at the Cleveland Institute of Art
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrations were held at the Waterloo Arts Cafe. A testament to the moment, the site is hosting Matters of Time, an art exhibit by students of the Cleveland Institute of Art. On Friday, a virtual reception will be held and the pop-up exhibit in the cafe will be available for in-person viewing on Saturday and Sunday. Explore with the students’ work how meaning is made by milestones and consider how traditions can be redeemed, even in 2020’s aftermath. Free, April 16-18, Fri. 7 p.m.-8 p.m. virtual reception; Sat. Noon-6 p.m. & Sun. Noon- 4 p.m., 15601 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, 216-421-7000, cia.edu
The War of the Worlds at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
Precariously placed between reporting and science fiction in the minds of its 1938 CBS Radio audience, Howard E. Koch’s original script returns this weekend at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, albeit through a virtual performance. As Don Bernardo, Brian Diehl, Jim Marzullo and Sally Suren bring the historic broadcast to life, feel free to close your eyes and imagine the voices via glowing radio tubes, but don’t panic. Today we know fact from fiction.$15, April 16-18, All Day On-Demand, 440-247-8955, cvlt.org
