Everything to do in Cleveland for the next two weeks Scuba Claus returns to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. See: Saturday, Dec. 18. Courtesy of the Greater Cleveland Aquarium
GET OUT WED 12/15 Cavaliers vs. Houston Rockets The Houston Rockets used to be a perennial playoff team. But since trading away its best players, the Rockets are currently rebuilding and have one of the NBA’s worst records. They come to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse today at 7 p.m. to take on the Cavs, who should get the W. Consult the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse website for more info. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
THU 12/16 Cleveland Orchestra Holiday Concerts Each year, the Cleveland Orchestra plays a string of special concerts to usher in the holiday season. Tonight’s concert takes place at 7:30 at Mandel Concert Hall, and performances continue through the weekend. Consult the orchestra’s website for a complete schedule and for ticket prices as well as COVID protocols. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
FRI 12/17 The Screw Factory Holiday Market Expect to find ceramics, paintings, glass artwork, jewelry, sculptures, original prints and more at the annual Screw Factory Holiday Market. Consider it a great opportunity to pick up some handmade art that could serve as a gift. The event takes place from 6 to 10 tonight, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Screw Factory. Admission is free. 13000 Athens Ave., Lakewood, screwfactoryartists.com.
SAT 12/18 Scuba Claus Meet & Greet Days See Scuba Claus and discuss holiday cookie preferences, ask your diving questions or just wish him a merry “fish-mas” during the special Scuba Claus Meet & Greet Days that take place today and tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. The event includes full aquarium access and tickets, available by advance
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purchase only, are $24.95 for guests ages 13+, $18.95 for children ages 2 to 12. Adult and child annual passholders ages 2+ can reserve tickets for $5 each. Admission is always free for children younger than 2. 2000 Sycamore Street, 216-862-8803, greaterclevelandaquarium.com.
SUN 12/19 Andy Woodhull Clean-cut comic Andy Woodhull jokes that after 10 years of marriage, he only has had one fight with his wife. The argument centered on his attempt to bring another woman’s
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dishes into her home when he moved in. “I’d like to remind you that my wife has two daughters — I don’t think I’m being unreasonable. My dishes don’t kind of look like my exgirlfriend or go to my ex-girlfriend’s house every other weekend and talk about how much more fun it is to be in her cabinets.” The clever comic performs at 7 tonight at Hilarities. Check the website for more info. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.
MON 12/20 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., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
