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Everything to do in Cleveland for the next two weeks
Dyngus Day returns to Gordon Square. See: Monday, April 18.
WED 04/06 FRI Much Ado About Nothing Beatrice and Benedick forge a partnership in order to defend house and honor, and salvage the true love of Hero and Claudio in Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Tonight at 7:30, Great Lakes Theater presents its production of the play at the Hanna Theatre. Performances continue through Sunday. Check the Playhouse Square website for more info. 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
THU 04/07 We Were Promised Jetpacks Since releasing 2018’s The More I Sleep the Less I Dream, We Were Promised Jetpacks have embraced change head-on and amicably parted ways with founding member Michael Palmer a couple of years back. Entering 2020 as a trio with a handful of songs written and a successful U.S. tour under their belts, touring came to a halt. But the guys still managed to write and record their latest effort, Enjoy the View. Expect to hear tracks from it when the band plays tonight at 8 at the Grog Shop. Check the club’s website for more details. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
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Emanuel Wallace
04/08
Benji Brown Comedian Benji Brown likes to talk about how difficult relationships can be. “Brothers, stop hitting on the ladies,” he jokes in one routine. “Touch ’em, and you go to jail.” His animated routine calls attention to domestic violence in a humorous (but not offensive) manner. Expect to hear bits like this when he performs tonight at 7:30 and 10 at the Improv, where he has shows scheduled through Sunday. Check the venue website for ticket prices and more info. 1148 Main Ave., 216-696-IMPROV, clevelandimprov.com.
SAT 04/09 Amy Grant Famous for bringing a religious message to her pop music, Christian singer-songwriter Amy Grant comes to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage tonight at 8. Check the venue’s website for more info. 10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark. mgmresorts.com/en.html.
SUN 04/10 Celebration of Cleveland Rock History, Part 2 Last year, the Beachland Ballroom hosted a book launch event for local
author Deanna Adams’s most recent book, Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Venues. Hosted by Ray Carr, the event featured images of the venues as Adams and Carr conducted live interviews with many of the people who’ve helped make Cleveland the rock mecca it is today. The show was so well-received that the duo will do it again today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a new round of participants, which’ll include deejays Larry Morrow, Ted Alexander and Paula Balish. Other guests include musicians such as Richard Shack, Donnie Baker, Alex Bevan, Carlos Jones, Mike Wasson, Cy Sulak, Rich Spina, Billy Sullivan and Butch Armstrong. Tickets cost $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Proceeds benefit Beachland co-owner Cindy Barber’s nonprofit organization, Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present & Future. 15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
humorist in the classic tradition.” She speaks at 8 tonight at Connor Palace. Check the Playhouse Square website for more info. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
MON 04/11
Celtic Woman Postcards from Ireland, the latest show from the Irish troupe Celtic Woman, celebrates the rich musical and cultural heritage of Ireland by taking audiences on what a press release describes as “a journey of story and song from across the Emerald Isle.” The group offers a fresh fusion of traditional Irish music and contemporary song craft that “celebrates Ireland’s ancient heritage while reflecting the vibrant spirit of modern Ireland.” Tonight’s performance begins at 7 at the State
An Evening with Fran Lebowitz An astute social commentator, Fran Lebowitz writes essays and gives interviews that offer her perspective on current events and the media as well as her pet peeves regarding things like tourists, baggage claim areas, after shave lotion, adults who roller skate, children who speak French and anyone who tans too much. The New York Times Book Review calls Lebowitz an “important
TUE
04/12
Hairspray Playhouse Square brings Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy to Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall for performances that take place at 7:30 tonight and tomorrow night. The play centers on 16-yearold Tracy Turnblad as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Check the venue’s website for more info. 198 Hill St., Akron, 330-972-7570, ejthomashall.com.
WED 04/13
