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GET OUT Everything to do in Cleveland for the next two weeks
Shop. Tonight’s event features Dusty Bucket, Robyn DaCultyre, AJ Quin West, Stixen Stones, Pi and Koochie Koochie Ku. Doors open at 8. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins
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WED 05/03
Ain’t Misbehavin’
This Tony-winning musical showcases the infectious energy and masterful style of iconic jazz musician Thomas “Fats” Waller. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at the Hanna Theatre, where performances continue through May 21.
2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
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 21.
1407 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
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.
THU 05/04
Head Over Heels
Based on a 16th-century prose poem called “The Arcadia” by Sir Philip Sidney, this play features a soundtrack of popular songs by the Go-Go’s. The musical follows the story of a royal family in the fictional kingdom of Arcadia, and their journey to find love and happiness regardless of gender or sexual identity. Tonight’s performance takes place at the Near West Theatre, where performances continue through May 7. 6702 Detroit Rd., 216-961-6391, nearwesttheatre.org.
Weilerstein Plays Barber
Tonight at 7:30 at Mandel Concert Hall, Cleveland-born cellist Alisa Weilerstein joins Music Director Franz Welser-Möst to perform Barber’s “lyric and romantic” Cello Concerto, a piece that Barber wrote while serving in the U.S. military during World War II. A performance also takes place at 8 p.m. on Saturday. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
FRI 05/05
5x5x5: An Evening of Poetry
Tonight at 7 at Visible Voice Books, Virginia Konchan, Elizabeth Lindsey Rogers, Alyssa Berry, Bridget Lowe, and Eileen G’Sell share their work, which has been published collectively by LARB, The Hopkins Review, Carnegie Mellon University Press, University of Akron Press, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Washington Square Review, Boston Review, American Poetry Review and Rescue Press. Admission is free. 2258 Professor Ave., 216-961-0084, visiblevoicebooks.com.
Glamgore: Horrorscopes
Cleveland’s self-proclaimed “Femme Fatale of Filth,” Anhedonia Delight, presents this monthly alternative and themed drag show series at the Grog
For most of last season, the Guardians and Twins were locked in a battle to see who would win the AL Central. Based on the standings so far, you can expect that battle to take place again this year. They play the Guardians tonight at 7:10 at Progressive Field. The series continues through Sunday. 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb. com/guardians.
SAT 05/06
Ingenuity Bal: Biotique
This event, which takes place from 7 p.m. to midnight at the IngenuityLabs Facility, will feature hors d’oeuvres, music, dance, technology and entrepreneurship exhibits, and hands-on demonstrations. The Bal: Biotique will feature headlining performances from Nathan-Paul & the Admirables and Wave Magnetik and Rowanne Atallah. There will be interactive dance demonstrations and performances from Viva Dance Studio, DJ sets from SqrBiz and DJ BENINWARD (Ben Smith of Splice Cream Truck), and cirque and aerial performances from Crooked River Circus.
5401 Hamilton Ave., ingenunitycleveland.org.
Sports Cards & Memorabilia Show
You’ll find more than 40 dealer tables at this sports card and memorabilia show that takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Winchester. There’s a $2 entry fee, but kids under age 16 are free. A full bar and brunch menu will be available too.
12112 Madison Ave, Lakewood, 216227-2389.
MON 05/08
Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers have spent the past couple of seasons rebuilding, and this year stands to continue that trend. The retooled team comes to Progressive Field for the first time this season for this three-game series that begins tonight. First pitch is at 6:10.
2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb. com/guardians.
TUE 05/09
Shalva Band in Concert
These eight musicians with disabilities performed on Season Six of The Rising Star in Israel and became superstars in their native country. They bring their U.S. tour to the Ohio Theatre, where they perform tonight at 7:30.
1501 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
WED 05/10
Walnut Wednesday
Walnut Wednesday is one of summer’s great traditions. Today from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Perk Plaza at Chester Commons — at East 12th and Walnut streets — food trucks gather to serve up lunch to area residents and employees. Follow the Downtown Cleveland Alliance on Facebook for weekly updates on vendors, entertainment offerings and more. The series continues through Sept. 7. Admission is free, but the food will cost you.
East 12th St. and Walnut St., downtowncleveland.com.
THU 05/11
Samantha Bee
This very smart and funny producer, author and podcast brings her Samantha Bee: Your Favorite Woman tour to the Ohio Theatre. Tonight’s performance begins at 7. Tickets start at $39.50.
1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Alisa Weilerstein: Fragments
With this performance that takes place at 7:30 tonight at Mandel Concert Hall, cellist Alisa Weilerstein will create an “immersive musical space that is at once intimate and expansive,” as it’s put in a press release. The project for solo cello includes movements of Bach’s six cello suites with newly commissioned works by 27 of today’s most exciting composers, including the
Cleveland Orchestra’s Composer Fellow Allison Loggins-Hull.
11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
FRI 05/12
Shane Gillis Live Comedian, actor, writer and onehalf of the comedy fan favorite Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast, Shane Gillis is a regular guest on Sirius XM’s The Bonfire, Spotify’s The Joe Rogan Experience and Barstool Sports KFC Radio. He performs tonight at 7 and 9:30 at the State Theatre.
1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Guardians vs. Los Angeles Angels

Led by all-stars Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels certainly have star power. Their one-and-only visit to Progressive Field this year should attract huge crowds as a result. First pitch tonight is at 7:10, and the series continues through Sunday.
2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb.com/guardians.
Menopause the Musical
This musical parody set to classic tunes from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s has become an audience favorite. Performances of the play take place at 7 tonight and at 3 p.m. tomorrow at the Ohio Theatre.
1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
SAT 05/13
United in Song! A Free Community Choral Celebration
This free event features vocal performances at Severance Music Center representing the rich diversity of the Greater Cleveland community. Humbly Submitted
Gospel Chorus, Andy Andino and Voces Hispanas, Tri-C Vocal Arts Academy + Cleveland Orchestra
Children’s Chorus and ensembles from Cleveland’s immigrant community will all be on hand. Writer, spoken word poet, voiceover talent and recording artist Orlando Watson, a Cleveland native who’s currently the Senior Director of Programming for Pittsburgh’s August Wilson
African American Cultural Center, will serve as host. It begins at 2 p.m.
11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
SUN 05/14
The Girl of the Golden West
Today at 3 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall, the Cleveland Orchestra takes on Puccini’s The Girl of the Golden West, the operatic equivalent of a spaghetti Western that tells the tale of a love triangle between a sultry saloon owner, a carousing constable and a disguised desperado.
11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
MON 05/15
Memorial Monday
Every Monday through September 25, Fort Huntington Park, hosts food tracks and live music between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for this special event. Admission is free, but the food will cost you. West 3rd St. and West Lakeside Ave., downtowncleveland.com.
TUE 05/16
Dear Evan Hansen
The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen makes its way to Cleveland this month amidst lots of hype. The story centers on a high-schooler who wants to fit in at any cost and features a book by Tony Award-winner Steven Levenson, a score by Grammy, Tony and Academy Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman) and direction by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif (Rent, Next to Normal). Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at Connor Palace, where performances continue through Sunday.
1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Hot Goss: The Improvised Musical scene@clevescene.com t@clevelandscene
Tonight at 7 at the Grog Shop, a troupe of improvisers from the Cleveland comedy scene will perform an improvised musical with live piano and guitar accompaniment based on audience interviews about gossip in their lives. Hosted by Sam Dee from Casually Late Stampede, Amsterdang and Mass Hysteria Comedy Fest, the show features members of Imposters Theater and Cam Godfrey, recent winner of “Rookie of the Year” at the Cleveland Comedy Awards 2023.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.



