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GET OUT Everything to do in Cleveland for the next two weeks

WED 04/19

Becoming Dr. Ruth

Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer changed the way we talk about sex and relationships with her hit ‘80s radio call-in show, Sexually Speaking. This theatrical show pays tribute to the late Westheimer. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7 at the Outcalt Theatre where performances continue through Sunday.

1407 Euclid Ave, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

Chamber Music in the Atrium

This monthly concert series at the Cleveland Museum of Art places young musicians from the Cleveland Institute of Music in the CMA atrium. The concert features standards and “unknown gems.” It begins at noon.

11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org.

Adam Sandler

A member of Saturday Night Live for many years, the actor and comedian brings his standup show to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.

THU 04/20

Bruce-O-Rama

B-movie actor Bruce Campbell brings his traveling show featuring Evil Dead 2 to the Agora tonight at 7. The first part of the show will find Campbell hosting an interactive game and the second half will feature a screening of Evil Dead 2. Campbell will answer questions about the film too.

5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

FRI 04/21

David Cross

This comedian and actor performed at indie rock clubs before it was cool to perform at indie rock clubs. The HBO comedy series Mr. Show helped launch Cross’s career back in the mid-’90s and the sit-com Arrested Development helped make him a household name. Cross returns to the Agora tonight for a standup show; Sean Patton opens the gig.

Doors are at 7 p.m. 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

Guardians vs. Florida Marlins

In a matchup with a team from the National League, the Guardians take on the Florida Marlins tonight at 7:10 at Progressive Field. The Marlins typically feature some up-and-coming prospects, and the playoff-tested Guardians should be able to take this series, which continues through Sunday. 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb. com/guardians.

SAT 04/22

Limón Dance Company

Founded in 1946 by José Limón and Doris Humphrey, the Limón Dance Company was responsible for the creation, growth and support of modern dance in this country.

Tonight’s performance at the Ohio Theatre celebrates the group’s 75th anniversary.

1501 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

SUN 04/23

Jason Lawhead

Ohio-born comedian Jason Lawhead is back in town, just in time to make fun of Cleveland sports. Again. A great impressionist, some of his talents include poking fun at the family lifestyle and complaining about pop culture. Lawhead has appeared on Gotham Comedy Live and is credited with helping the underground comedy scene arise in Cleveland. He performs tonight at 7 at Hilarities. Check the club’s website for more info.

2035 East Fourth St., 216-2417425, pickwickandfrolic.com.

MON 04/24

Guardians vs. Colorado Rockies

As part of a three-game series, the Guardians take on the Colorado Rockies, a team out of the National League’s very tough West division, tonight at 6:10 at Progressive Field. The two teams play again at 6:10 tomorrow night and at 1:10 on Wednesday.

2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb. com/guardians.

TUE 04/25

2023 Spring Show

An opening reception for the CIA 2023 Spring Show will take place from 6 to 8 tonight at the Cleveland Institute of Art. Student artwork and handcrafted items will be for sale throughout the opening, and Creature Feature, a student-organized runway show, will take place at 7 p.m. in the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Atrium. The Spring Show will run through Friday.

11610 Euclid Ave., 216-421-7461, cia. edu.

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

This musical pays tribute to the Rock Hall Inductee who’s sold millions of albums and won 12 Grammy awards. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at Connor Palace. Performances continue through May 14. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

WED 04/26

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., Cleveland Heights, 216-932-1966, bsideliquorlounge.com.

THU 04/27

Marsalis and New World

Franz Welser-Möst conducts the Cleveland Orchestra tonight at 7:30 at Mandel Concert Hall as it takes on Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”). Performances continue tomorrow and Saturday.

11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.

FRI 04/28

Dominique

Comedian Dominique thinks about the weighty things in life: what her funeral will be like and what Jesus would want her to do in certain situations. She learned in church to pray about things that bothered her and then let them go — so that’s exactly what she did when she got that big credit card bill in the mail! Dominique tells it like it is, and that’s why she’s funny. She performs tonight at 7:30 and 10 at the Improv, where shows continue through Sunday. Consult the club’s website for more info.

1148 Main Ave., 216-696-IMPROV, clevelandimprov.com.

SAT 04/29

Ken Ludwig’s Moriarity: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure

Sherlock Holmes and Watson join forces with American actress Irene Adler to take down the cunning criminal mastermind Professor

Moriarty and his network of devious henchmen in this Cleveland Play House production. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at the Allen Theatre, where performances continue through May 3.

1407 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

Superstar with Helen Welch

Local singer Helen Welch revisits 22 classic Carpenters hits with this special show featuring a cast of talented musicians. The performances take place at 7:30 tonight at the Ohio Theatre.

1501 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

SUN 04/30

Cleveland Women’s Orchestra 88th Anniversary Concert

Jungho Kim conducts the Cleveland Women’s Orchestra as it plays Dvorak’s Concert for Cello along with other works by White and Sibelius. The concert takes place at 3:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall.

11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.

Jokes on You scene@clevescene.com t@clevelandscene

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 in the Frolic Cabaret room. John Bruton and Jimmie Graham host the event. Last Sunday of every month. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.

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