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Sheng soloist Wu Wei comes to Cleveland Museum of Art. See: Friday, March 11.
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WED 03/09
2022 MAC Tournament
Many teams in college basketball’s biggest conferences will make it to the NCAA basketball tournament whether or not they win their conference tournament. In the MidAmerican Conference, teams must win the conference tournament to get selected to play at the Big Dance. At least that’s traditionally been the case. So expect the mid-sized schools from the region (Kent State, Ohio University, Akron University, etc.) who’ll duke it out at this year’s tournament to engage in some real winner-take-all battles. Today at 11 a.m., both men’s and women’s teams will play at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, leading up to the championship games on Saturday. 1 Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
THU 03/10
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. second Thursday of every month. 111 N Main St., Akron, 330-5763757, jillysmusicroom.com.
FRI 03/11
Wu Wei
A sheng soloist who has helped to develop this 4,000-year-old Chinese wind instrument into an “innovative force” in contemporary music, Wu Wei studied the sheng at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and was a soloist with the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra before studying at the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music in Berlin, where he’s now based. His performance tonight at 7:30 at the Cleveland Museum of Art will include traditional and contemporary Chinese music as well as masterworks of the European baroque period. Check the museum’s website for more info. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org.
SAT 03/12
Aminé
Known for his clever lyrics, rapper Aminé comes to House of Blues tonight as part of a tour in support of his latest effort, TWOPOINTFIVE, which features special guests AJ Tracey, Cochise and 454. The album draws from club and dance music, influences that the rapper distills nicely on standout tracks like “Charmander,” “NEO” and “Van Gogh.” The show starts at 7 p.m. Consult the House of Blues website for more info. 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
SUN 03/13
Shoeless: A Musical Tale of Cinderella
Today at 3 p.m. at the Mimi Ohio Theatre, North Coast Men’s Chorus presents the world premiere of a staged musical concert of the fairy tale Cinderella. Cinderella, the Prince, her evil stepmother and her two stepsisters all make appearances along with the Fairy Godmother. 1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
MON 03/14
Movie Mondays
Every Monday, Cleveland Cinemas hosts $5 Movie Mondays, where film fans can catch up on the latest Hollywood flicks for significantly reduced prices. Bring your friends and family and make Movie Mondays a weekly tradition — many theaters even offer discounted concession stand items. Participating theaters include Apollo Theatre, Cedar Lee Theatre and Chagrin Cinemas. Additional charges apply for 3-D movies. clevelandcinemas.com.
TUE 03/15
Henry Rollins
Punk rock icon Henry Rollins comes to the Mimi Ohio Theatre tonight as part of his Good to See You 2022 tour. He’ll talk about how he survived the COVID shutdown and likely discuss his travel to faraway places such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, Siberia, North Korea and Sudan. The show
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begins at 8. Check the Playhouse Square website for more info. 1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
WED 03/16
An Evening with Anne Lamott
The author of seven novels, Anne Lamott comes to the State Theatre tonight to deliver a talk about her career as well as her latest book, Dusk, Night, Dawn: On Revival and Courage. It all starts at 8. Check the Playhouse Square website for more info. 1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
THU 03/17
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The first Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day parade reportedly took place in 1867. In the early years, the parade marched through the near-Westside (from the Flats to Detroit-Shoreway), where the region’s Irish immigrants were concentrated. The songs and dancing were organized by the Order of the Hibernians. Back in 1910, Ohio senator Dan Mooney introduced a bill which recognized St. Patrick’s Day in Ohio, turning the parade into a true tradition. Today’s parade launches at 1:04 p.m. at the intersection of Superior Avenue and East 18th Street and will end at Rockwell Avenue and Ontario Street. Expect downtown bars to be jammed after it’s over. The parade route and more are on the website. stpatricksdaycleveland.com.
FRI 03/18
50th Annual Lakeland Jazz Festival
The 50th Annual Lakeland Jazz Festival returns to Lakeland Community College this weekend. Red Light Roxy performs tonight. Brazilian guitar master Diego Figueiredo and singer, songwriter, pianist and humorist Nellie McKay will perform tomorrow night. Sunday night will feature two regional big bands. Consult the website for a complete schedule and more info. 7700 Clocktower Dr., Kirtland, 440525-7000, lakelandcc.edu.
SAT 03/19
Cleveland to close the season with a performance that’ll feature renowned pianist Simone Dinnerstein. The company will perform New Work for Goldberg Variations, a piece that deconstructs classical, formal and traditional movement to Bach’s iconic score. The performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Mimi Ohio Theatre. Check the Playhouse Square website for more info. 1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
SUN 03/20
Tablao Flamenco
Abrepaso flamenco, Northeast Ohio’s premiere flamenco music and dance company, regularly presents flamenco in its most traditional setting — a tablao. Tonight’s performance, which features Alice Blumenfeld (dance), Marija Temo (guitar & vocals), Juan Siddi (dance) and Patrick Graney (percussion) along with dancers from ABREPASO flamenco, will be no different. The performance begins at 7 at the Music Box Supper Club. Tickets cost $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
MON 03/21
Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Despite the stellar play of a certain LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers have underachieved this season and might even miss the playoffs. They come to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse tonight at 7. Wouldn’t it be nice if the Cavs can help to ensure that King James and Co. go fishing at the season’s end? Check the arena’s website for ticket prices and more info. 1 Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
TUE 03/22
Pretty Woman
Based the film by the same name, the musical Pretty Woman comes to Connor Palace tonight at 7:30. It stars Broadway superstar and Tony Award-nominee Adam Pascal as Edward Lewis and Olivia Valli as the “charming and charismatic” Vivian Ward. Performances continue through March 27. Tickets start at $10. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
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The High Kings
Thurs. & Fri. March 10 & 11
Pat Travers & Cactus
Sat. March 12
Rick Wakeman
(ONLY OH/WESTERN PA SHOW) Sun. March 13
Wishbone Ash
Mon. March 14
Tommy Castro & the Painkillers
w/Deanna Bogart Thurs. March 17
Sam Bush Fri. March 18
Graham Nash at The Kent Stage Saturday, April 2 & Sunday April 3
AT THE AKRON CIVIC THEATER Little Feat Saturday April 9
Get tickets now at akroncivic.com AT THE GOODYEAR THEATER Janis Ian with Tom Rush
Celebrating Our Years Together Wednesday May 11
Get tickets now at goodyeartheater.com or ticketmaster.com
Tue. March 8 Kasim Sultan Wed. March 9 Spyro Gyra Thurs. March 24 The Wailers Sat. March 26 Mardi Gras Mambo Wed. March 30 Blood Brothers (Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia) Wed. April 6 The English Beat NEW! Tue. April 12 Progject Sat. April 15 Hell Van Sun. April 16 Donnie Iris & the Cruisers Wed. April 27 Aimee Mann Wed. May 11 Shawn Colvin NEW! Sat. May 14 Marc Cohn Wed. May 18 Al Stewart Thur. May 19 Bodeans Wed. June 8 The Music of Cream Tue. June 28 The Zombies
