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The Spits come to the Grog Shop. See: Sunday, Feb. 13.
WED 02/09 Cavaliers vs. San Antonio Spurs The San Antonio Spurs might have a losing record this season, but you can’t count them out since they have one of the NBA’s greatest coaches ever. They come to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse tonight at 7 to take on the Cavs. Consult the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse website for more info. 1 Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
THU 02/10 Great Big Home + Garden Show The Great Big Home + Garden Show returns to Cleveland’s I-X Center this weekend with more than 400 exhibits to “inspire homeowners looking to find fresh, ideas from hundreds of experts in kitchen and bath, landscaping, décor, flooring and more.” Find out more about everything from modular homes to staycation
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gardens. Today’s hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the show continues through Sunday, Feb. 13. Check the I-X center website for more info. One I-X Center Dr., 216-676-6000, ixcenter.com.
FRI
02/11
The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John Starring Michael Cavanaugh Cleveland native Michael Cavanaugh presents the Music of Billy Joel and Elton John, two iconic rock/pop stars who’ve toured together in the past, in this special performance that takes place at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre. Consult the Playhouse Square website for more info. 1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
SAT
02/12
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (The Musical) With a script written by Mo Willems,
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the creator of the New York Times best-selling Pigeon picture books, this comedic musical production features both actors and puppets as it tells the story of a bus driver who has a crisis that could make the bus late. Performances take place at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today and at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Mimi Ohio Theatre. Tickets range from $10 to $15. 1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
SUN 02/13 The Spits Closing in on three decades, the Spits, as it’s put in a press release, “walk the line between punk mayhem and well-honed songwriting.” On the road in support of their newest record, VI, which came out last year, they play the Grog Shop tonight at 8. Recorded by Erik Nervous on cassette four track, the band’s new LP offers accessible punk rock that should translate well to the stage.
Timmy’s Organism and Hawk Baby open. Tickets cost $16. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
MON 02/14 Vegan Monday Each Monday, the Winchester chef puts together a special vegan menu featuring items such as comfort burgers, Philly burgers and peach cobbler. The kitchen opens up at 4 p.m. and stays open until midnight. Check the website for more info. 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-600-5338, facebook.com/ TheWinchesterMusicTavern.
TUE
02/15
Open Turntable Tuesday Tonight from 7 to 9, the Winchester hosts its weekly Open Turntable Tuesday. Jason Gokorsch will book guest DJs and offer slots to people who want to bring their own vinyl
