Jameson Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Run
This 5K gives you a head start on St. Paddy's Day spirit. Reward yourself for a just over three-mile run from Barley House on West Sixth Street to Ohio City and back Downtown with a complimentary shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey (or Coors Light beer). Hosted by Hermes Road Racing, runners also get the perfect green long-sleeve t-shirt hoodie to wear when the real holiday rolls around, along with various drink specials, photo opportunities and more. If you need a little running motivation, a costume contest promises a fun prize and all proceeds from the event go to the Irish American Charitable Foundation. $30, March 7, 5 p.m., Velvet Dog, 1280 W. Sixth St., Cleveland, clevelandstpatricksdayrun.com
Jim Gaffigan
The comedian known for crowd-pleasing specials such as Mr. Universe, Obsessed and Quality Time brings his Pale Tourist Tour to Cleveland this Friday. The "clean comic" whose topics range from laziness to fatherhood will certainly touch on another favorite subject: food. Gaffigan already expressed his interest in tasting a classic Polish Boy in a tweet on Tuesday. $75, March 6, 8 p.m., Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Ave., Cleveland, wolsteincenter.com
Wizard World Comic Con
The home of Superman and backdrop for many recent superhero movies is ready to get geeky when the three-day Wizard World Comic Con rolls into town. Back bigger than ever, the event features guest appearances, costume contests and more. See your favorite characters and artists in the flesh, and sit in on sessions from an array of actors, writers and creators, including comic artist Tone Rodriguez, who worked on The Simpsons, and actors like Colin McFarlene from The Dark Knight. $25-$75, March 6, 4 p.m., March 8, 10 a.m., Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 1 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, wizardworld.com/comiccon/cleveland
Winter Warmer Fest
With more than 336 craft breweries in Ohio, it's safe to call Ohio a leader in the microbrew movement. This Ohio Craft Brewers Association event is a celebration the state's success with more than 40 breweries from every corner of the state. Explore some new brews and chug some old favorites, including MadTree Brewing, BrewDog, Catawba Island Brewing Co. and many others. $45-$65, March 7, 2-5 p.m., Windows on The River, 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, ohiocraftbeer.org
Joe Bonamassa Playhouse Square
The blues-rock guitar virtuoso has won two Grammys over his 13-year career for hits such as “Happier Times,” “Just Got Paid” and “Woke Up Dreaming." His 2020 Tour shows his momentum is not slowing down, as he promotes his latest studio album Redemption. The show also features an array of famous guests such as Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Reese Wynans and a group of soulful background singers. $72-$202, March 6-7, 8 p.m., Connor Palace, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org