5 Things To Do This Weekend: May 3-5
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse get an early '90s takeover, Ali Wong goes for laughs, Beachland Ballroom hosts a celebration of Michael Stanley's career and more.
Swanhilda and Franz’s young love is interrupted when another woman dances into these sweetheart's lives. What may sound like your typical soap opera has a twist: The other woman is a beautiful doll created by an eccentric toymaker. The Ballet Theatre of Ohio brings this light-hearted classic comedy of mischief, leaps and twirls to Akron Civic Theatre. Enjoy the bright costumes, gorgeous scenery, and delightful music in the mayhem of the theatre to discover how this drama unfolds. $30-$40. May 4 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., May 5 2 p.m., Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S Main St., Akron, 330-688-6065, ballettheatreohio.org
Akron Symphony Orchestra West Side Story
Closing out the 2018-2019 performance season, the Akron Symphony Orchestra will have you snapping along to Leonard Bernstein’s fan favorite musical, West Side Story. The live concert features the complete Broadway score accompanied by a talented cast that brings new energy to your favorites like "America," "I Feel Pretty," "Tonight" and more. $12.50-$60. May 4 8 p.m., Akron Symphony Orchestra, 198 Hill St., Akron, 330-535-8131, akronsymphony.org
Michael Stanley and Friends at the Beachland Ballroom
Join Midwestern rocker Michael Stanley and his musical friends this Saturday for a special benefit concert at the Beachland Ballroom. Stanley is set to perform with his road band The Resonators. The Cleveland singer-songwriter, musician and radio personality will be honored with the 2019 Cleveland arts Prize Lifetime Achievement Award for his 50-year career in music, local media and philanthropy. Read more in our feature retrospective of the rocker's career. $85-$275. May 4 8 p.m., Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Ali Wong at Masonic Cleveland
Stand-up comedian, writer and actress Ali Wong takes the stage of the Masonic Auditorium Saturday as part of her Milk & Money Tour. You may recognize the comedian from her recent Netflix Special, Ali Wong: Baby Cobra. Wong recorded the stand up special while 7 months pregnant. Named one of Variety Magazine’s “10 Comics to Watch,” Wong will have you on the floor laughing with her brutally honest comedy. $39.50-$75. May 3 6:30 p.m., Masonic Cleveland, 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-881-6350, masoniccleveland.com
New Kids on the Block at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Cue ‘80-'90s movie montages, break out those scrunchies and high, side ponytails and pop that cassette into your boombox because the Mixtape Tour is, like, totally coming to Cleveland. Your favorite heartthrob boy band New Kids On the Block headline a bill that includes ‘80s music stars Tiffany and Debbie Gibson and hip-hop acts Salt-N-Pepa and Naughty By Nature. $29.95-$180. May 4 8 p.m., Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, 888-894-9424, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
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