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Circle Jerks come to House of Blues. See: Wednesday, March 30.

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WED 03/23

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles

This Beatles tribute act plays tune from Abbey Road and The Rooftop Concert Live in celebrating the Fab Four. Tonight’s concert begins at 8 at the State Theatre. Consult the Playhouse Square website for more info. 1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

THU 03/24

Mojo Brookzz

Comedian Dyon “Mojo” Brooks brings his Toxic But Funny Comedy Tour to the Improv tonight at 7. Brooks can brag that he’s made some 900 video skits, several of which have garnered more than one million views. Check the Improv website for more info. 1148 Main Ave., 216-696-IMPROV, clevelandimprov.com.

FRI 03/25

Straight No Chaser: Back in the High Life Tour

The male a cappella group Straight No Chaser had such success with their 2013 release Under the Influence, an album that features cameos by the likes of Jason Mraz, Rob Thomas, Phil Collins and Dolly Parton, the band is still touring behind the release. Expect to hear songs from it today alongside tunes from the band’s extensive back catalog as it comes to town on its Back in the High Life Tour. The show begins at 8 tonight at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. Consult the venue’s website for more info. 10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark. mgmresorts.com/en.html.

SAT 03/26

Tri-C High School Rock Off

All genres of high school bands and musicians will be represented at this annual event that returns after taking a year off due to the pandemic. Some 30 bands will compete to see who’s the “best in the land.” The Final Eam takes place tonight at 6 at the Rock Hall. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., 216-5158444, rockhall.com.

SUN 03/27

Tri-C Classical Piano Series

As part of the Tri-C Classical Piano Series, pianist Bryan Wallick gives a free performance today at 2 p.m. in the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Gartner Auditorium. Wallick is one of the great American virtuoso pianists of his generation. A Gold medalist of the 1997 Vladimir Horowitz International Piano Competition in Kiev, he has performed throughout the United States, Europe and Africa. Wallick’s performance is the first of two Classical Piano Series presentations in Tri-C’s 2021-2022 Performing Arts season. The series is celebrating its 15th year of “introducing emerging and established pianists from all over the world to the Greater Cleveland community.” 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org.

MON 03/28

Vegan Monday

Each Monday, the Winchester chef puts together a special vegan menu featuring items such as comfort burgers, Philly burgers and peach cobbler. The kitchen opens up at 4 p.m. and stays open until midnight. Check the website for more info. 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-600-5338, facebook.com/ TheWinchesterMusicTavern.

TUE 03/29

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.

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WED 03/30

Circle Jerks

Originally slated to take place in 2020 to mark the 40th anniversary of the Circle Jerks’ debut album Group Sex, this tour that brings the iconic punk band to House of Blues tonight has been rebooked twice because of COVID. The group has now just reissued its sophomore effort, Wild in the Streets, too, making this tour a celebration of both albums. The show starts at 7. Check the venue website for more info. 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.

THU 03/31

CIFF46 Opening Night

CIFF46 will kick off its in-person return and 11-day run at its new home at Playhouse Square with a screening of Peace by Chocolate, a film about a Syrian refugee trying to settle in a Canadian town. Director Jonathan Keijser is scheduled to be in attendance. Tickets to Opening Night at Playhouse Square are $100 per person ($80 for CIFF members). The evening includes the 7 p.m. screening of the film in the Connor Palace, as well as a post-film dessert reception with a cash bar. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

FRI 04/01

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 Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.

Moon Hooch

Last fall, locally based Greyt Culture began exploring the possibility of having large-scale outdoor concerts at Saucy Brew Works Vibe Garden, an urban beer garden located across the street from Saucy’s main brewery in Hingetown. The folks there decided to go forward with their plans, and New York-based jazz-electronic-dance, saxophone-driven trio Moon Hooch will represent the first concert at the venue. The show begins at 5 p.m. today. Check the website for ticket prices and more info. 2807 Church Avenue, 216-666-2568, thatsgreyt.com/vibegarden.

SUN 04/03

Cousin Stizz

Cousin Stizz, one of Boston’s most well-known rappers, released his latest effort, Just for You, earlier this month It marks Cousin Stizz’s first independent full-length release since his 2015 project Suffolk County and follows his two-year hiatus beginning after his 2019 release Trying to Find My Next Thrill. Tonight’s concert begins at 8 at the Grog Shop. Check the club’s website for more info. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.

MON 04/04

Knotfest Roadshow

Slipknot headlines this multi-band metal bill. The concert begins at 6:30 tonight at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Consult the arena’s website for ticket prices and more info. 1 Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.

TUE 04/05

Lyrical Rhythms Open Mic and Chill

This long-running open mic night at the B-Side Lounge allows some of the city’s best rappers and poets to strut their stuff. The event begins at 8 with a comedy session dubbed 2 Drinks & a Joke with host Ant Morrow. The open mic performances begin at 10 p.m. Tickets cost $5 in advance, $10 at the door., $5. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-932-1966, bsideliquorlounge.com. scene@clevescene.com t@clevelandscene