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Dyngus Day returns to Gordon Square. See: Monday, April 18.
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WED 04/06 FRI 04/08
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
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.
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.
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.
MON 04/11
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 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.
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
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
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THU 04/14
Drink and Draw with Dr. Sketchy Akron
Founded in 2005 in a dive bar in Brooklyn, Dr. Sketchy’s has now spread to more than 100 cities around the world. Dr. Sketchy Akron, a monthly drink and draw event that takes place on the second Thursday of each month at Jilly’s Music Room in Akron, gives patrons the opportunity to “draw glamorous underground performers in an atmosphere of boozy conviviality.” The fun begins at 7 p.m.; it costs $10 to draw. 111 N Main St., Akron, 330-5763757, jillysmusicroom.com.
FRI 04/15
Guardians vs. San Francisco Giants
Pushed back a few weeks thanks to a labor lockout, the Guardians’ home opener takes place tonight at 7:30 at Progressive Field. Playing their first home game as the Guardians, the team will take on the San Francisco Giants as part of the first game in a three-game interleague series. It’s Jackie Robinson day so expect tributes to the Hall of Famer. The two teams play again tomorrow and Sunday. Check the Guardians’ website for more info. 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, clevelandindians.com.
SAT 04/16
Grand Opening of Open Road: The Lure of Motorcycling in Ohio
A new exhibit at the Crawford AutoAviation Museum at the Cleveland History Center, Open Road: The Lure of Motorcycling in Ohio features motorcycles from around the world with three dozen bikes built by manufacturers from the U.S., Europe, Great Britain, Japan and Argentina. Today at 1 p.m., the Crawford hosts an opening celebration with a presentation and book signing by Helge Pederson. Originally from Kristiansand, Norway, Pedersen is a long-distance motorcyclist and author of 10 Years on 2 Wheels, an account of his decade of riding his motorcycle 250,000 miles through 77 countries around the world. Tickets cost $15. 10825 East Blvd., 216-721-5722, wrhs.org.
SUN 04/17
Snow Tha Product
You might have trouble convincing the whole family to cap off Easter Sunday by taking in a concert from female rapper Snow Tha Product at House of Blues. Songs such as “Never Be Me, “a track about “two hatin’ ass bitches,” allow Snow That Product to show off her aggressive, tongue-twisting rapping style. But maybe a rowdy hip-hop show is just what you need after a fattening brunch. The show starts at 7; check the club’s website for ticket prices. 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
MON 04/18
Dyngus Day
This year’s annual Dyngus Day celebration will take place today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Gordon Green in Gordon Square. It’ll feature Polish dancing, paczki and piwo (Polish for beer). Dyngus Day festivities will also be livestreamed on Facebook. Dyngus Day is the Polish holiday that falls on the Monday immediately after Easter, and Cleveland typically goes allin for the celebration. The daylong events will feature polka dancing, Polish food, the crowning of Ms. Dyngus Day and live entertainment. Cleveland’s DJ Kishka will serve as the host. Tickets cost $30 each and include two Polish beer drink tickets at Gordon Green. A portion of the event proceeds will be used for Polish and Ukrainian relief. 5400 Detroit Ave., clevelanddyngus. com.
TUE 04/19
Lyrical Rhythms Open Mic and Chill
This long-running open mic night at the B-Side Lounge in Cleveland Heights 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. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-932-1966, bsideliquorlounge.com. scene@clevescene.com t@clevelandscene
