Cleveland Critical Mass April Ride
Feel a spring in your step now that the sun is slowly starting to shine? Start your weekend right with a group bike ride! At the end of every month, bicyclists from all over the city come together for this community bike ride around Cleveland before heading to a local restaurant for a shared dinner. April's ride will kick off from the southwest quadrant of Public Square, and end with bowling and brews at Mahall's 20 Lanes. This family-friendly event is open to riders of all ages and experience levels. Make sure to arrive before 6:30 p.m. so you don’t get left in the dust! Free. April 27 6:30 p.m., Cleveland Public Square, 50 Public Square, Cleveland, facebook.com/events/562285117478594/
Kalman & Pabst’s Photo Group Fine Art Show
On a Friday night, are you more interested in discovering the city's latest masterpiece than heading to E. Fourth Street? If that’s the case, check out the fine art show put on by Kalman & Pabst’s Photo Group. Though photographs are the focus, anything is fair game at this show, with artists showcasing pieces ranging from photos to paintings to full-scale installations (check out the photo above for a small sample). The exhibition is designed to encourage the gallery's staff to nurture their creative talents outside of the workday, and these works are the fruits of their labor. Enjoy live music, plus free drinks and appetizers as you peruse the pieces. A portion of the proceeds from art sales goes to Flashes of Hope. Free. April 27 5-10 p.m.; April 28 1-6 p.m., 3907 Perkins Ave. Cleveland, 216-426-9090, art.kpphoto.com
Verb Ballets' Spring Series
Spin into spring. For the first time, Verb Ballets will be hosting their Spring Series at the University of Akron's E.J. Thomas Hall. The series will showcase a diverse range of dances: pieces such as Eight by Benny Goodman will mix together the art of ballet with the tradition of ballroom dancing, set to orchestral music from the 1940s. With classically trained dancers bringing these stories come to life, this prestigious dance company is certain to keep you entertained all evening. $17-35. April 27 8 p.m., E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron, 330-253-2488, verbballets.org/springseries/
Divine Ecstasy
Lose yourself in the music at this otherworldly orchestral experience. With a show that encourages personal and theological reflection, Cleveland Orchestra's Divine Ecstasy spotlights pieces that explore the intersection between the worlds of music, religion, and mysticism. Come early to meet organist Paul Jacobs and trumpeter Michael Sachs at a free concert preview. Then settle in for your own moment of musical enlightenment. $40-$160. April 28 8 p.m., Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, 216-231-7373, clevelandorchestra.com
Taste of the Market
Take a moment away from your weekly grocery shopping to sample West Side Market's offerings in a whole new way. This Sunday, your favorite food purveyors will be hanging out at Forest City Brewery, where you can sample four 8-ounce pours from featured breweries while you peruse the food. Support small business while bidding on palate-expanding wine raffles and auction baskets. Bottoms up! $30. April 29 5 p.m., Forest City Brewery, 2135 Columbus Road, Cleveland, 216-228-9116, forestcitybrewery.com
