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Guardians vs. Boston Red Sox

Thu., April 25

Progressive Field

2401 Ontario St., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Sports (Spectator)

The Boston Red Sox looked to improve their pitching rotation during the offseason by adding former Guardians starter Lucas Giolito. Whether that will be a big enough improvement to get them back into the playoffs remains to be seen. The Red Sox play the Guards today at Progressive Field as part of a three-game series. 216-420-4487
Amadeus

Thu., April 25

Outcalt Theatre

1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Theatrical Events

Peter Shaffer’s award-winning parable about the famous composer comes to the Outcalt Theatre, where performances continue through April 28. Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30. 216-241-6000
Clue

Thu., April 25

E.J. Thomas Hall

198 Hill St., Akron Akron/Summit County

Theatrical Events

The play based on a popular Hasbro board game and 1985 movie comes to E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron for a three-night stand. Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30. 330-972-7570
Shitshow Karaoke

Wednesdays

B-Side Lounge

2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd., Cleveland Heights Eastern Suburbs

DJ & Dance

Local rapper/promoter Dirty Jones and Scene's own Manny Wallace host Shit Show Karaoke, a weekly event at the B-Side Liquor Lounge wherein patrons choose from "an unlimited selection of jams from hip-hop to hard rock," and are encouraged to "be as bad as you want." Fueled by drink and shot specials, it all goes down tonight at 10 p.m. Admission is free. 216-932-1966
TommyInnit

Thu., April 25

Agora Theater

5000 Euclid Ave #101, Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

Seasonal Special Happenings

Tonight at 7 at the Agora, this comedian, a British YouTuber and Twitch Streamer with 50 million subscribers across all platforms, talks about how he turned success on YouTube into a lucrative career.
The Melon Heads

Thu., April 25

Atlas Cinemas Shaker Square 6

13116 Shaker Square, Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

Film

This locally lensed horror film centers on four college students who head up to an abandoned mansion in Kirkland. The legend of the mysterious Dr. Crow and the Melon Heads has haunted the locals for years, but when the students enter into the mansion, they come face to face with the diabolical Doctor and his flesh-eating Melon Head creatures. The movie screens tonight at 7:30 at Atlas Cinemas Shaker Square. 216-331-6825
Sleeping Beauty

Thu., April 25

Connor Palace

1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Dance Performances

Cleveland Ballet presents this version of the classic story of a cursed princess who can only be awakened by a kiss from a prince. Today's performance takes place at 10 a.m. at Connor Palace, where performances continue through Saturday. 216-241-6000
Angela Perley

Thu., April 25

Beachland Ballroom and Tavern

15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland Central OH

$8

Rock & Pop, Seasonal Special Happenings

Singer-guitarist Angela Perley, who grew up in Hilliard, OH, started writing songs when she was still in high school and initially put together an all-girl pop-punk band. Then, while attending college at Ohio University in Athens, she began to develop an alt-country bent. The Columbus-based alt-country act Angela Perley & the Howlin’ Moons came together in 2009. Since then, she's just performed as Angela Perley as the lineup of her backing band has changed. She shares tonight's bill at the Beachland Tavern with Handsome Jack. The music starts at 8. +1 216-383-1124
An Evening with Phil Rosenthal of Somebody Feed Phil

Thu., April 25

Ohio Theatre

1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Lectures

The creator, executive producer, and host of Somebody Feed Phil, one of Netflix’s most popular food and travel shows, comes to the Ohio Theatre tonight at 7:30. 216-241-6000
Guardians vs. Boston Red Sox

Thu., April 25

Progressive Field

2401 Ontario St., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Sports (Spectator)

The Boston Red Sox looked to improve their pitching rotation during the offseason by adding former Guardians starter Lucas Giolito. Whether that will be a big enough improvement to get them back into the playoffs remains to be seen. The Red Sox play the Guards today at Progressive Field as a three-game series comes to an end. Today's game begins at 1:10 p.m. 216-420-4487
Ronny Chieng

Fri., April 26

Mimi Ohio Theatre

1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Seasonal Special Happenings

A standup comedian, actor and correspondent on The Daily Show, Ronny Chieng brings his The Love To Hate It Tour to the Mimi Ohio Theatre tonight at 7. 216-241-6000
Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome

Fri., April 26

Grog Shop

2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd., Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

Seasonal Special Happenings

The co-writer and co-star of IFC’s Emmy-nominated series Portlandia, which he created alongside Carrie Brownstein, Fred Armisen can also play the hell out of the drums. He brings his concert and comedy tour to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights tonight at 7:30 and 10:15. 216-321-5588
Rye Valley

Fri., April 26

House of Blues

308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Music Around Town

This local group that formed nearly a decade ago after founding members Brett Auerbach and Landon Kearns met at an open mic night plays what it calls "eclectic Americana." It celebrates the release of its debut album, Miss River, with tonight's show at the House of Blues Foundation Room. The concert begins at 7. 216-523-2583
Arbor Day 2024

Fri., April 26

Multiple Locations

Seasonal Special Happenings

Holden Forests & Gardens offers free admission today to both the Cleveland Botanical Garden and the Holden Arboretum on Arbor Day. The Botanical Garden will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Arboretum will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Advance tickets are not required. 440-946-4400
Silkroad Ensemble

Fri., April 26

Finney Chapel

90 North Professor St., Oberlin Northern OH

Seasonal Special Happenings

Tonight at 7:30 at Finney Chapel in Oberlin, this classical ensemble will perform with several special guests, including pipa player Wu Man, flutist and vocalist Nathalie Joachim, and Pura Fé, a Tuscarora/Taíno lap-steel slide guitarist and vocalist. The program will draw from folk and ancestral music of Japan, China, Armenia, Ireland and the Hebrides, and native populations across North America. 440-775-8269
Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto

Fri., April 26

Severance Music Center

11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

Seasonal Special Happenings

David Afkham conducts the Cleveland Orchestra tonight at Mandel Concert Hall as it plays selections by Unsuk Chin, Rachmaninoff and Bartók. Guest pianist Beatrice Rana will perform as well. The concert begins at 7:30 and performances take place tomorrow and Sunday too. 216-231-1111
Richard Bona

Fri., April 26

Maltz Performing Arts Center at Case Western Reserve University

1855 Ansel Road, Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

On Tour

Guitarist Richard Bona developed an early love for jazz after listening to the music of Jaco Pastorius as a youth. His career really took off when he moved to New York in 1995 and became Musical Director for the late Harry Belafonte. He performs tonight at 7:30 at the Maltz Performing Arts Center. 216-368-6062
Todd Rundgren

Fri., April 26

Goodyear Theater

1201 East Market St., Akron Akron/Summit County

On Tour

The experimental singer-songwriter famously dismissed the Rock Hall before he was inducted and then snubbed the Rock Hall when he was inducted in 2021. And yet, he remains hugely popular in Northeast Ohio. He returns to the area tonight to perform at 7:30 at the Goodyear Theater in Akron. According to the club's website, the show is sold out. 330-659-7118
Razzle Dazzle Cover to Cover, Everything Old is New Again

Fri., April 26

Beck Center for the Arts

17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood Central OH

Seasonal Special Happenings

The cast of this production at Beck Center for the Arts consists of adults with disabilities, and community volunteers, many of whom have been part of numerous Razzle Dazzle productions. Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30 and performances continue through Sunday. 2165212540
The Print Club of Cleveland Fine Print Fair 2024

Fri., April 26

Cleveland Museum of Art

11150 East Blvd., Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

Seasonal Special Happenings

This event features what is reportedly one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive displays of fine prints. In addition to the sale, there will be educational tours, lectures and activities, including printmaking demonstrations by representatives from local universities. The event takes place today, tomorrow and Sunday at Cleveland Museum of Art. It's free. 216-421-7350
Portugal. The Man

Sun., May 12

Agora Theatre

5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

Rock & Pop

Although Portugal. The Man was originally formed as a side project for lead vocalist and guitarist John Baldwin Gourley, the band has risen to prominence in the experimental rock scene. The band has built a reputation as “one of the most exciting and sought-after live bands on the touring and festival circuit,” as it's put in a press release, and has sold out venues around the world and held main stage slots at festivals like Bonnaroo, Coachella, Lollapalooza, and many more. The group performs tonight at 7 at the Agora Theatre. Philly's Snacktime opens the show and will also perform… 216-881-2221
Always... Patsy Cline

Fri., April 26, Wed., May 1, Thu., May 2, Wed., May 8, Thu., May 9, Wed., May 15 and Thu., May 16

Hanna Theatre

2067 East 14th St., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Theatrical Events

Patsy Cline’s friendship with fan Louise Seger started in 1961 and continued until Cline's death. This humorous and heartfelt tribute features 27 songs and many of Cline's unforgettable hits such as “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Walking After Midnight.” Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30 at the Hanna Theatre, where performances continue through May 19. 216-241-6000
Jitney

Fri., April 26 and Fri., May 3

Beck Center for the Arts

17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood Central OH

Theatrical Events

Jimmie Woody directs August Wilson's Jitney, a play about influence of generations of jitney drivers on their communities. Tonight's performance at Beck Center for the Arts takes place at 7:30, and performances continue through May 5. 2165212540
Flanagan's Wake

Fridays. Continues through April 26

Kennedy's Cabaret

1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Seasonal Special Happenings

No one knows grief and mourning like a Catholic, let alone an Irish Catholic. Now in its eighth year in Cleveland, Flanagan's Wake transports the audience to an Irish wake where villagers tell tales and sing songs for their dearly departed Flanagan. Finding the humor in life and death, the wake acts as a dark backdrop to an otherwise hilarious show in which alcohol fuels the humorous reminiscing. Sort of like a tragic Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding, the interactive and improvised show engages the entire audience as the guests are treated as the friends and family of the deceased. Tonight's… 216-241-6000
Professional Fool

Sat., April 27

Wizbang Theatre

2134 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

Seasonal Special Happenings

This one-woman show features CIA student Annie O'Brien, who'll demonstrate during her unique definition of femininity during the performance. The performance and an accompanying exhibit were created through CIA's Creativity Works program. The show begins at 7 tonight at the Wizbang Theatre in Cleveland Heights. 216-534-9482
Guy Snowdon & the Citizens

Sat., April 27

Buzzbin Art & Music Shop

952 Kenmore Blvd., Akron Canton/Stark County

Music Around Town

This local rock group celebrates the release of its new album, Two, with tonight's show at Buzzbin in Akron. Snowdon, who draws from pop, jazz, rock and world music, made its local debut back in 2019 when it participated in a John Lennon tribute.
Song Recital Project: Franz Schubert’s Winterreise (Winter Journey)

Sat., April 27

Cleveland Museum of Art

11150 East Blvd., Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

Seasonal Special Happenings

Consisting of 24 interconnected lieder, Schubert’s Winterreise explores themes of "unrequited love and existential despair" as a wanderer navigates a desolate winter landscape. Schubert’s haunting melodies and evocative harmonies create a "profound emotional journey." Today's performance of the piece takes place at 2 p.m. at Cleveland Museum of Art. 216-421-7350
Erin Viancourt

Sat., April 27

Beachland Ballroom

15711 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

On Tour

Country singer-songwriter Cody Jinks recently signed this rising Cleveland-bred singer-songwriter to his Late August Records. Co-produced by Viancourt and Kyle Dreaden, Won’t Die This Way finds Viancourt exploring "Should've Known Better" the kind of introspection that eludes most singer-songwriters. Viancourt erforms at 8 tonight at the Beachland Ballroom. 216-383-1124
Ragheb Alama

Sat., April 27

Agora Theatre

5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

On Tour

The Lebanese singer, dancer, composer and television personality performs tonight at 7:30 at the Agora. 216-881-2221
Mahall's Presents: To Books and Beyond

Sat., April 27

Mahall's 20 Lanes

13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

Seasonal Special Happenings

More than 30 vendors will sell books, baked goods, stationary, jewelry, candles and clothing at this special event that takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mahall's 20 Lanes in Lakewood. It's free. 216-521-3280