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WED 01/26
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Casablanca 80th Anniversary Presented By TCM
Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Warner Bros. bring Casablanca back to select cinemas today for a special screening that includes exclusive insights from TCM. Academy Award winners Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman star in one of the most enduring romances in movie history. Check the website for show times and locations. fathomevents.com.
THU 01/27
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
A tribute to the folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, the touring theater show The Simon & Garfunkel Story comes to the State Theatre tonight. The immersive concert-style performance chronicles the duo’s rise, culminating with their famous Concert in Central Park reunion in 1981. Using state-of-the-art video projection, photos and original film footage, the show features a full live band performing hits such as “Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “Homeward Bound.” Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at Connor Palace. Consult the Playhouse Square website for more info. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
FRI 01/28
Ali Siddiq
“Prison is an odd place because you don’t know the rules,” jokes comedian Ali Sadiiq as he relays the story of how he found himself caught up in a riot one day. The funny bit, which Siddiq presents as a narrative, shows just how well the comic can bring a story to life, as he imitates others and recreates conversations he’s had. He performs tonight at 7:30 and 10 and tomorrow night at 6:30 and 9 at the Improv. 1148 Main Ave., 216-696-IMPROV, clevelandimprov.com.
SAT 01/29
Dillon Francis and Yung Gravy come to the Masonic Auditorium. See: Tuesday, Feb. 1.
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Arnold explores things like family, parenthood and his road to sobriety in these concerts that’ll be taped for Netflix. Performances take place at 7 and 9:30 p.m. at the Hanna Theatre. Tickets cost $49.50. Check the Playhouse Square website for more info. 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
SUN 01/30
Jokes on You
Inspired by crowd work clinicians like Dave Attell, Ian Bagg, and Big Jay Oakerson, Jokes on You makes the audience the center of the show by “pushing comics to avoid prepared material or written jokes and instead focus on organic interaction with the audience,” as it’s put in a press release about this event, which takes place tonight at 7 at Hilarities. John Bruton and Bill Squire host the event. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.
MON 01/31 Cavaliers vs. New Orleans Pelicans When these two teams played toward the end of last year in New Orleans, the Pelicans won an incredibly close contest. The two teams face each other again at 7 tonight at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Check the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse website for ticket prices and more info. 1 Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
TUE 02/01
Dillon Francis & Yung Gravy: Sugar, Spice and Everything Ice Tour
Dillon Francis, a hugely popular electronic music and record producer, teams up with rapper Yung Gravy for this special tour that swings into town for an 8 p.m. show at Masonic Cleveland. Tickets start at $39.50. Check the Masonic website for more info. 3615 Euclid Ave., 216-881-6350, masoniccleveland.com.
WED 02/02
Shitshow Karaoke
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. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd.,
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THU 02/03
Cleveland Stories Dinner Party
Cleveland Stories Dinner Party is a weekly series that pairs fine food with storytelling. Through it, the folks at Music Box Supper Club hope to raise awareness of the mission of the Western Reserve Historical Society’s Cleveland History Center. The goal of the Cleveland Stories Dinner Party is to “bring to life some of the fun, interesting stories about Cleveland’s past — from sports, to rock ‘n’ roll, to Millionaires’ Row,” as it’s put in a press release. Admission is free, with no cover charge, although a prix fixe dinner, designed to complement the night’s theme, is $20. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner is served at 6, and the storytelling starts at 7. 1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
FRI 02/04
GlamGore
GlamGore is Cleveland’s newest monthly addition to LGBTQ nightlife. Each month, GlamGore features a variety of performance artists under one roof, ranging from beauty queens to drag monsters. One of few all-inclusive and all ages productions that incorporates themed performances to elevate artists and audiences alike, GlamGore features well-rounded drag entertainers of all shapes, sizes and styles from all over the country. Tonight’s event starts at 9 at the Grog Shop. Tickets cost $12 in advance, $15 at the door. VIP tickets which include a photo opportunity, a meet-and-greet prior to the show and seating, cost $20. 2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd., 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
SAT 02/05
Shen Yun 2022
The visually dazzling Shen Yun is a truly unique performance troupe that brings to life 5,000 years of Chinese civilization through classical Chinese, folk and story-based dance. Shen Yun was founded in 2006 to revive ancient Chinese culture, which had been nearly destroyed by the Chinese communist government. Now with four companies, Shen Yun has given more than 400 performances in over 100 cities around the world. (Ironically, the dance troupe has yet to perform in China or Hong Kong.) Expect beautiful, vibrant costumes and exotic music you won’t hear anywhere else. Performances take place at 2 and 7 p.m. today and at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the State Theatre. Consult the Playhouse Square website for more info. 1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
SUN 02/06
Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers
Even with power forward Domantas Sabonis excelling, the Pacers have struggled to get wins this season and will likely start making trades as the trade deadline approaches, so you can expect the Cavs to get the win today when the Pacers come to town for a game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip-off is at 6 p.m. Consult the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse for more info. 1 Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
MON 02/07
Movie Mondays
Every Monday, Cleveland Cinemas hosts $5 Movie Mondays, where film fans can catch up on the latest Hollywood flicks for significantly reduced prices. Bring your friends and family and make Movie Mondays a weekly tradition — many theaters even offer discounted concession stand items. Participating theaters include Apollo Theatre, Cedar Lee Theatre and Chagrin Cinemas. Additional charges apply for 3-D movies. clevelandcinemas.com.
TUE 02/08
Jesus Christ Superstar
A classic musical that comes to us courtesy of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar features classic Broadway belters such as “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and the glorious title track. A touring production of the hit comes to Connor Palace tonight at 7:30. Check the Playhouse Square website for more info. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org. scene@clevescene.com t@clevelandscene
