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Country singer Kane Brown brings his arena tour to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. See: Sunday, Nov. 21.
Matthew Berinato
WED 11/17
Monsters vs. Syracuse Crunch
Because it’s Blue Jackets Night, there will be special promotions all night long tonight when the Monsters play the Syracuse Crunch at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The two teams square off at 7. Check the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse website for ticket prices. The Monsters and Crunch will play each other again at 7 p.m. on Friday. As part of a special Top Gun Tribute Night, the first 10,000 fans to that game will receive a pair of Aviator Sunglasses. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
THU 11/18
Steve Hoffstetter
Known as much for his writing as for his standup, Steve Hofstetter is more articulate than your typical comic. At one point, he was even a weekly humor columnist for Sports Illustrated. “I started doing standup to pass the time,” he has said. “I’m in the small percentage of people who started doing what they love accidentally.” A dorky guy who maintains he looks a bit like actor Michael Rapaport with glasses, Hofstetter tours “perpetually.” He performs tonight at 7 at the Improv. Check the website for ticket prices. 1148 Main Ave., 216-696-IMPROV, clevelandimprov.com.
FRI 11/19
Christmas Connection
This year’s Christmas Connection marks the return of consumer events at the I-X Center. The show, which starts today and continues through Sunday, will be the first consumer-focused event to take place in the reopened location. There will be crafts, specialty foods, soaps, ornaments, wood creations, jewelry and more. Kids can visit and take a picture with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves. Check the website, clevelandchristmasconnection.com, for more info. 1 I-X Center Dr., 216-676-6000, ixcenter.com.
SAT 11/20
Pete Correale
Standup comedian performed numerous times on The Tonight Show, Letterman and Conan. He’s also filmed a handful of one-hour comedy specials. He performs tonight at 8 at the Hanna Theatre. Check the Playhouse Square website for more info, including COVID protocols. 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
SUN 11/21
Kane Brown
This country superstar says he’s pulling out all the stops for his massive arena tour that finds him stopping at each of the NBA’s arenas. Brown, a former athlete himself, is still riding high from the success of his first two chart-topping long players. He’s got a third studio album in the works, but it’s still a work-in-progress, so don’t expect to receive a sneak peak at tonight’s show. Rather, you can expect to hear the hits. The concert begins at 7 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Check the Rocket Mortgage website for ticket prices. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
MON 11/22
Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets
Stacked with superstars such as James Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the Brooklyn Nets look to be one of the best teams in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. They come to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse tonight at 7 to take on the Cavs. Check the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse website for ticket prices. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
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TUE 11/23
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 and spin their favorite songs or deep tracks. First time DJs are encouraged, and equipment is provided. Patrons can also bring records for the night’s DJ to add to their set. Sign up on Northeast Ohio Vinyl Club’s Facebook page. 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-600-5338, facebook.com/ TheWinchesterMusicTavern.
WED 11/24
Cavaliers vs. Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns defied the odds last year and managed to make it all the way to the NBA Finals. With many of the players from that team still playing for the Suns this year, they stand to remain one of the best squads in the league. They play the Cavaliers in Cleveland for the only time this year when they face off at 7 tonight at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Check the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse website for ticket prices. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
FRI 11/26
Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas
Singer-songwriter Jim Brickman brings his annual holiday tour to town tonight. Expect to hear seasonal fare such as “The Gift,” “Sending You a Little Christmas,” “Angel Eyes,” and “If You Believe.” He hits the Hanna Theatre stage at 8, and has performances scheduled through Sunday. Check the Playhouse Square website for more info. 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
SAT 11/27
Light It Up! Cleveland Play House presents this brand new, family-friendly musical set in Cleveland that, as it’s put in a press release, “illuminates the power of love, kindness and each person’s ability to make every day brighter. The world premiere musical features original pop, rock, gospel and jazz holiday tunes as well as new arrangements of Christmas favorites by Tony Award-winning composer Jason Michael Webb. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at the Allen Theatre. Check the Playhouse Square website for information about more upcoming shows as well as ticket prices and COVID protocols. 1407 Euclid Ave., playhousesquare.org.
SUN 11/28
The Temptations and the Four Tops
Two classic R&B acts that hearken back to the Motown days come to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. The Temptations and the Four Tops will perform at 7 p.m. Check the venue website for ticket prices. 10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark. mgmresorts.com/en.html.
MON 11/29
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 11/30
Anastasia
Featuring a book by playwright Terrence McNally, a new score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens with direction by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak, Anastasia rolls into EJ Thomas Hall tonight with plenty of hype. The show switches time periods and locations and takes place both in the twilight of the Russian Empire and the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s. It follows a young woman who’s pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her as she enlists the help of a con man and an ex-aristocrat. Tonight’s curtain is at 7:30. Check the theater’s website for ticket prices and more info. 198 Hill St., Akron, 330-972-7570, ejthomashall.com. scene@clevescene.com t@clevelandscene
