GET OUT Everything you should do in Cleveland this week WED 07/27 Music on the Malls This free weekly summer music series on Mall C will feature live music, outdoor seating and food trucks each week. Mall C offers a park-like setting and views of Lake Erie. The event takes place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. On select dates, the Cleveland Division of Police Mindfulness Group will present a free yoga class at 4:30 p.m. The event continues through Aug. 31. downtowncleveland.com.
THU 07/28 Igudesman and Joo: Play It Again Violinist Aleksey Igudesman and pianist Hyung-Ki Joo bring their Play It Again show to the Hanna Theatre tonight at 7:30. The duo combine music, pop culture and “pure zaniness” in the program that features a bit of everything, including martial arts, step dancing and Monty Python’s Ministry of Silly Walks. Check the Playhouse Square website for more info. 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
FRI
07/29
Bill Bellamy If comic Bill Bellamy did nothing more than coin the phrase “booty call,” he’d go down in comic history. But the guy has been a staple on the standup circuit for nearly 30 years now. His star power hasn’t diminished over that time, either. His material tends to stick to tried-and-true topics like the differences between men and women when it comes to romantic love and surviving the trials and tribulations of getting through security at the airport. Still, this guy is a pro storyteller who knows how to work the room. He performs tonight at 7:30 and 10 at the Improv, where he has shows scheduled through Sunday. Check the Improv website for ticket prices and more info. 1148 Main Ave., 216-696-IMPROV, clevelandimprov.com.
SAT
07/30
Scene’s Ale Fest Scene’s Ale Fest returns for its 12th
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The Cuyahoga County Fair returns. See: Tuesday, Aug. 9.
year. The event, which takes place from noon to 5 p.m. at Lincoln Park in Tremont, will feature more than 100 beers from around the corner to around the globe, including crowd favorite porters, stouts, wheats, pilsners, ciders, lagers and many more styles. There will be live music, games and food as well. VIP tickets are available in addition to general admission. Find more info on the website. scenealefestival.com.
SUN 07/31 NEO Comic Con This annual event has just expanded to cover 26,000 square feet this year. It’ll feature cosplay, comics,
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action figures and gaming. Proceeds support Make-A-Wish. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the event will be held in North Olmsted at the Sportsplex. One hundred dealer and artist’s tables will have more than one million comic books on hand, and there will be adequate spacing for safety reasons. 31515 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, neocomiccon.com.
MON 08/01 Guardians vs. Arizona Diamondbacks The Guardians return from a lengthy 10-game road trip to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-game interleague series that begins tonight at 7:10 at Progressive
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Field. The Diamondbacks sit at or near the bottom of the NL West, so the Tribe should be able to take this series. Check the club’s website for more info. 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb. com/guardians.
TUE
08/02
Lyrical Rhythms Open Mic and Chill This long-running open mic night at the B Side 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.
