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WED 11/03
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The Monkees Farewell Tour with Michael Nesmith & Micky Dolenz
This infamous American pop group monkeys around for the last time as it brings its farewell tour to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage at 8 tonight. Original members Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz will be on hand for the affair. Check the venue website for ticket prices. 10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark. mgmresorts.com/en.html.
THU 11/04
Kanneh-Mason Plays Elgar
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason became internationally famous after performing at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. He makes his Cleveland Orchestra debut tonight at Severance Hall with Elgar’s rhapsodic Cello Concerto, a “meditative, poignant work created in the emotional wake of World War I.” The concert begins with a piece by British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and it ends with Dvorák’s Sixth Symphony. The music starts at 7:30, and performances continue through Sunday. Check the orchestra’s website for more info. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
FRI 11/05
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening: MMXXI Tour
In 1988, Jason Bonham took his late father John Bonham’s spot in the televised, first-ever Led Zeppelin reunion at the Atlantic Records 40th anniversary concert. Less than a year later, he went on tour with Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and recorded the album Outrider with him. Bonham has continued to tour and record ever since. He brings the latest incarnation of his tribute to Zeppelin, which he’s dubbed a Led Zeppelin Evening: MMXXI, to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage tonight at 8. Check the venue website for ticket prices. 10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark. mgmresorts.com/en.html.
Jason Bonham brings his Led Zep tribute to MGM Northfield Park. See: Friday, Nov. 5.
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SAT 11/06
MasterChef Live!
This stage production brings together the culinary hit TV shows MasterChef and MasterChef Junior for head-to-head cooking demonstrations and challenges with past MasterChef and MasterChef Junior contestants. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre. Consult the venue’s website for ticket prices. 182 South Main St., Akron, 330-2532488, akroncivic.com.
SUN 11/07
Mick Foley
Were you really into watching wrestling on TV in grade school? Who wasn’t, am I right? Surely, you remember Mick Foley, the bearded (and sometimes masked) beast who was part of the WWE’s “meteoric rise” during the 1990s. Foley moonlights as a stand-up comedian and delights crowds with anecdotes from the ring and other middle-aged white guy-type fare. He’s got his share of stupid one-liners, but he has a surprisingly personal touch on stage, often sitting to tell stories and reveling in off-the-cuff selfeffacement. He’ll performs tonight at 7 at Hilarities. Check the website for more info. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.
MON 11/08
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 11/09
Where Did We Sit on the Bus?
This autobiographical solo show follows a kid from his childhood to adulthood, as he explores his family’s history, his identity as a first-generation American, and what the world will be like for his future children. Featuring live music that melds Latin beats, hip-hop, and looping, Where Did We Sit on the Bus? promises to be “a high-energy, tour-de-force theatrical experience that examines what it means to be Latino in America.” Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at the Allen Theatre. Check the Playhouse Square website for more info. 1407 Euclid Ave., playhousesquare.org.
WED 11/10
The Prom
Featuring direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (Mean Girls, The Book of Mormon), a book by Tony
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Award winner Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone) and Tony Award nominee Chad Beguelin (Aladdin), music by Tony Award nominee Matthew Sklar (Elf) and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Chad Beguelin, The Prom was such a smash on Broadway that the play has now taken to a national tour. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at Connor Palace, where performances continue through Nov. 21. Consult the Playhouse Square website for more info. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
THU 11/11
Tchaikovsky’s Winter Dreams
When Tchaikovsky set out to write his First Symphony, he nearly drove himself to exhaustion completing it. The piece remembers a classical music favorite to this day. Tonight at 7:30 at Severance Hall, the Cleveland Orchestra will perform the opus along with Ravel’s jazz and Mozartinspired concerto and Dvorák’s In Nature’s Realm. Performances continue through the weekend; check the orchestra’s website for times and ticket prices as well as COVID protocols. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
FRI 11/12
The Year of Magical Thinking
An adaptation of Joan Didion’s memoir, The Year of Magical Thinking “transforms the story of the sudden and unexpected loss into a stunning and powerful one-woman play,” as it’s put in a press release. Tonight’s performance takes place at 8 p.m. at Kennedy’s Cabaret, where performances continue through the weekend. Check the Playhouse Square website for more info and COVID protocols. 1501 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
SAT 11/13
Textile Art Alliance: Uncommon Threads
Twenty-five artists from the Textile Art Alliance will display their artwork, including batiks, embroidery, fabric collages, quilts, wearable art, and weavings at Textile Art Alliance: Uncommon Threads,
a new exhibit at the Beachwood Community Center. All artwork is for sale, and proceeds will benefit Beachwood Arts Council, a nonprofit organization. The Textile Art Alliance, also a non-profit organization, promotes textile and fiber arts in Northeast Ohio by sponsoring exhibitions and educational programs. The exhibit continues through Sunday, Dec. 5. A meet-and-greet event with the artists takes place today from 5 to 7 pm. Admission is free. Face masks are required. 25325 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood, beachwoodohio.com.
SUN 11/14
Nemr
Critics credit Nemr, a Lebanese/ American standup comedian, with establishing the standup comedy scene throughout the Middle East. Nemr actually grew up in San Diego but then moved back to Lebanon with his family, where he sought to “break down barriers.” He performs tonight at 7 at Hilarities. Check the club’s website for ticket prices. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.
MON 11/15
Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics
Thanks to an NBA schedule that tries to limit travel, the Cavaliers took on the Boston Celtics this past Saturday, and they’ll face off against the team again tonight at 7 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Check eh Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse website for ticket prices. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
TUE 11/16
Protomartyr
Last year, indie rockers Protomartyr had to cut their tour short due to the pandemic. Over the summer, however, the band announced a fresh North American trek in support of their latest album, Ultimate Success Today. For this tour, they’ll be joined by Ohio native Kelley Deal from the Breeders/R. Ring (some fans got a sneak peek of this lineup prior to COVID lockdown). The concert begins at 7 p.m. Check the Mahall’s website for ticket prices. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com. scene@clevescene.com t@clevelandscene
