Happenings -- what's coming up in Northeast Ohio starting Dec. 9
Dec. 7—Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to entertainment@morningjournal.com or entertainment@news-herald.com. You must include a phone number and/or web address for publication.
Art
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents "Arts of Africa," through Dec. 18; "Cycles of Life: The Four Seasons Tapestries," through Feb. 19; "Photographs in Ink," through April 2; "The Medieval Top Seller: The Book of Hours," through July 30; "Text and Image in Southern Asia," through March 5; "Impressionism to Modernism: The Keithley Collection," through Jan. 8; "Tales of the City: Drawing in the Netherlands from Bosch to Bruegel," through Jan. 8; "Modern Impressions — Light and Water in Chinese Prints," through May 7; "China through the Magnifying Glass: Masterpieces in Miniature and Detail," Dec. 11 through Feb. 26; "Nineteenth-Century French Drawings from the Cleveland Museum of Art," Jan. 20 through April 30; "The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England," Feb. 26 through May 14; "Tilman Riemenschneider's Saint Jerome and Late Medieval Alabaster Sculpture," March 26 through July 23; "A Splendid Land: Paintings from Royal Udaipur," June 11 through Sept. 10. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Sculpture Center: 1834 E. 123rd St., Cleveland, presents Julie Schenkelberg: "Currant" and Sara Dittrich: "in slowness there is fullness," through Dec. 16, Call 216-229-6527 or visit sculpturecenter.org.
Tri-C Performing Arts: presents "Afrofuturism: Black Lives Will Exist in the Future," a multimedia exhibit from trumpeter and adjunct faculty member Theresa May, through Jan. 19 in Gallery East at Cuyahoga Community College Eastern Campus, 4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills. Visit Tri-C.edu/performingarts.
Ursuline College's Florence O'Donnell Wasmer Gallery: 2550 Lander Road, Pepper Pike, presents "Beyond Cute: The Doll Show," featuring dolls that have been created and collected by local artists, including a 30-Barbie doll installation and more, noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays through Jan. 29. Visit ursuline.edu/wasmer-gallery.
Valley Art Center: 155 Bell St., Chagrin Falls, presents its 51st annual "Juried Art Exhibition," featuring the work of artists living within a 250-mile radius of Chagrin Falls, through Dec. 14. Call 440-247-7507 or visit valleyartcenter.org.
Children's entertainment
Cleveland Children's Museum: 3813 Euclid Ave., presents the opening of a new permanent exhibit "Bubbles," exploring the science of bubbles through hands-on exploration (raincoats recommended. Call 216-791-7114 or visit cmcleveland.org.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents The Magical Polar Express, Dec. 11. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents its 2022-23 Children's Theater Series — "It's Okay to Be Different," Feb. 11 and 12 — "The Gruffalo," March 4 and 5; PAW Patrol Live! "Heroes Unite," March 10 through 12. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Workshop Players: 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, presents Santa Sing-a-Long, in which children of all ages and see Santa, give him their Christmas wish list, sing songs and more, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 17 and 3 p.m. Dec. 18. Call 440-988-5613 or visit workshopplayers.com.
Comedy
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents "Christmakwanzakah 2022," featuring
Bill Squire, Mary Santora; John Bruton; Mike Polk Jr., Dec. 16; Steve Trevino, Jan. 13; Noel Miller, March 31; Dan Cummins, Mary Santora, April 7. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Cleveland Improv: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents D.L. Hughley, Dec. 9 through 11; Michael Blackson, Dec. 16 and 17; Mark Gregory and Friends Clean Comedy Tour, Dec. 22; Mike Paramore, Dec. 23; Steve Hofstetter, Dec. 29; Guy Torry, Dec. 30 and 31; Tony Rock, Jan. 6 through 8; Steve Brown, Jan. 13 through 15; Eddie Griffin, Jan. 20 and 21; TK Kirkland, Jan. 27 through 29; KevOnStage, Feb. 2 through 4; Alycia Cooper, Feb. 10 and 11; Don "DC" Curry," Feb. 24 through 26; Michael Rapaport, March 10 and 11. Call 216-696-4677 or visit ClevelandImprov.com.
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents Andy Woodhull, Dec. 8 through 10; Preacher Lawson, Dec. 11; Jeff Dye, Dec. 31. Call 216-736-4242 or visit pickwickandfrolic.com.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Paul Rodriguez, Jan. 13. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, April 14; Bill Maher, May 20. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Jerry Seinfeld, Feb. 18 (two shows). Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Dance
Cleveland Ballet: presents "The Nutcracker," Dec. 15 through 18 at Playhouse Square's Connor Palace; "Serenade" and "Spring Collection," April 21 and 22, 2023 at Playhouse Square's Connor Palace. Visit Clevelandballet.com.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents "Dancing With the Stars Live!," Jan. 22. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Verb Ballets Center for Dance: 3558 Lee Road, Shaker Heights, presents "The Akron Nutcracker," a collaboration with the Dance Institute at The University of Akron and the Akron Symphony, Dec. 22 and 23 at E.J. Thomas Hall. Call 216-397-3757 or visit verballets.org.
Film
Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque: 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents "The Novelist's Film," 7 p.m. Dec. 9; "Rimini," 8:35 p.m. Dec. 9; "The Runner," 5 p.m. Dec. 10 and 2:15 p.m. Dec. 11; "King Lear," 6:55 p.m. Dec. 10; "The Draughtsman's Contract," 8:45 p.m. Dec. 10 and 4:10 p.m. Dec. 11; "Sambizanga," 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11. Call 216-421-7450 or visit CIA.edu/Cinematheque.
Cleveland International Film Festival: presents CIFF47, March 22 through April 1 at Playhouse Square; CIFF47 Streams, April 10 through 17 online. Call 216-623-3456 or visit clevelandfilm.org.
Music
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Foals, Dec. 11; Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd tribute), Jan. 7; Jazz Is Dead, Jan. 22; Greensky Bluegrass, Jan. 25; Angel Olsen, Erin Rae, Feb. 2; The Winery Dogs, March 2; Skillett, Theory of a Deadman, Saint Asonia, March 3; Morgan Wade, March 4; International Anime Music Festival, March 8; Mod Sun, Stand Atlantic, Tom the Mail Man, March 9; Blue October, March 10; Andrew Bird, April 8; Bikini Kill, April 16; Death Cab for Cutie, June 4. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Apollo's Fire, The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra: presents Handel's "Messiah," 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at Federated Church, Chagrin Falls, 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Lakewood United Methodist, 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Akron, and 8 p.m. Dec. 10 and 5 p.m. Dec. 11 at First Baptist Church, Shaker Heights, and 5 p.m. Dec. 11; "Wassail: An Irish-Appalachian Christmas," Dec. 21 and 22 at Playhouse Square's Allen Theater, Cleveland. Call 216-320-0012 or 800-314-2535, or visit apollosfire.org.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Nikki Lane, Jaime Wyatt, Dec. 0; Charlie Parr, David Mayfield, Dec. 9; Andy Frasco & The U.N., Little Stranger, Paul McDonald, Dec. 10; 10-60-75 (The Numbers Band), Dec. 10; Randy of Trailer Park Boys "Randy's Christmas Tour," Dec. 11; Anita Keys & Friends, Dec. 11; Eggy, Rubix Groove, Dec. 11; Girl Cologne, Quick Mystery, Coe, Dec. 14; The Sheepdogs, Boy Golden, Daniel Romano's Outfit, Dec. 15; Ward Davis, Ohio Civil Power, Dec. 17; Polkamaniacs featuring Michael Devine, Mistletoe, Dec. 17; Turn Blue! — a benefit for Chris Yarmock featuring Metrolight, Home and Garden, California Speedbag and more, Dec. 18; Navidad Flamenca with Joes Moreno, Juanito Pascual, and Alice Blumenfeld, Dec. 18; Alex Bevan — "Storytime at the Beachland," Dec. 21; Songwriters of the Future: A Christmas Charity Concert, featuring Fruitfly, Jenna Johnson, Ginger Wixx; Dec. 21; Northeast Ohio Drum & Music Jam presents Capricorn Drum Jam, Dec. 22. Black Island Condors, Terrycloth Mother, The Battle, Dec. 22; The Modern Electric, Dec. 23; Trial by Fire, Dec. 28; The Nick Moss Band, Dec. 29; Tropidelic, Passafire, Dec. 30; Into The Blue: Grateful Dead Revival, Jan. 6; the FM Project (Steely Dan tribute), Jan. 7; Televisionaires, Jan. 7; Jason Donovan Band's "This Is Just a Tribute," Jan. 14; Plastic Picnic, Jan. 20; The Day Nites, Jan. 21; Lurrie Bell, Jan. 26; Lea Marra & the Dreamcatchers, Chloe & the Steel Strings, AJ & the Woods, Jan. 27An evening with Lotus, Jan. 29; Adam Melchor, Feb. 7; Bumpin Uglies, Feb. 17; Joshua Ray Walker, Vandoliers, March 10; White Reaper, Militarie Gun, Mamalarkey, March 11; ekoostik hookah, March 17; Yo La Tengo, March 22; The Rural Alberta Advantage, Georgia Harmer, March 31; Steve Forbert, April 1; Jessie Murph, April 2; Wheelwright, April 2; Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers, April 4; Ripe, April 11; Boy Pablo, Oct. 4. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.
Blossom Music Center: 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents Louis Tomlinson, June 1; Shania Twain, June 30; Foreigner, Loverboy, July 24; Goo Goo Dolls, O.A.R., Aug. 20. Call 330-920-8040 or visit livemu.sc/2QcbKUb.
CityMusic Cleveland: presents "Festive Sounds," including "a joyful Baroque trumpet concerto" and "lighthearted Strauss waltzes." 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at The Temple Tifereth-Israel, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at Shrine of St. Stanislaus and 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at Federated Church of Chagrin Falls. Call 216-632-3572 or visit citymusiccleveland.org.
Cleveland Institute of Music: presents the CIM Orchestra's 2022-23 Severance Music Center Season, with all programs beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland — a concert featuring music by Schubert, Korngold, Beethoven and Rossini, Feb. 1 — a concert featuring music by Prangchardoen, Liszt and Tchaikovsky, Feb. 8 — a concert featuring music by Part, Stravinsky and Brahms, April 4 — a concert featuring music by Tower, Roussel and Rimsky-Korsakov, April 12. Visit CIM.edu.
Cleveland Orchestra: performing at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Holiday Festival, Dec. 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17 and 18; "Home Alone in Concert," featuring Williams' "Home Alone" (complete film with orchestra), featuring Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus, Dec. 14; Music Explorers: "Christmas Brass Quintet," Dec. 16 and 17; "Franz Welser-Möst Conducts Schubert," featuring Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony Mvt. I and more, Jan. 12 through 14; "Boléro," featuring Ravel's "Boléro" and pieces by Salonen and Debussy, Feb. 2 through 5; "Mahler's Fifth," featuring Mahler's Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor and a piece by Chin Spira, Feb. 9 and 11; Family Concert: "Gotta Dance!," Feb. 12; Music Explorers: "Cool Clarinet," Feb. 17 and 18; "Beethoven's Seventh," Featuring Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 and a piece by Mozart; "Mozart and Dvořák," featuring Mozart's Divertimento No. 2 in D major, K. 131, Dvorak's A Hero's Song, Opus 111 (Cleveland Orchestra premiere) and a piece by Schoenberg, Feb. 23, 24 and 25; "Pictures at an Exhibition," featuring Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition (orchestrated by Ravel) and pieces by Farrenc and Ravel, March 2 through 5; "Mozart's Requiem," featuring Mozart's Requiem, K. 626 (completed by Franz Xavier Süssmayr) and a piece by Staud, March 9 through 12; "West Side Story with Live Orchestra," featuring Bernstein's "West Side Story" (complete film with orchestra), March 17 through 19; "Inspiration: The Tempest," featrying Sibelius' Six Humoresques (Cleveland Orchestra premiere), Prelude from The Tempest (Cleveland Orchestra premiere), Suite No. 1 from The Tempest (Cleveland Orchestra premiere) and pieces by Ades, March 30 and 31 and April 1; Family Concert: "Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of an Orchestra," April 2; "Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony," featuring Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Opus 47 and a piece by Bernstein, April 6 through 8; "Mahler's Titan." featuring Mahler's Symphony No. 1 ("Titan") in D major and pieces by Debussy, Apil 13, 15 and 16; "All Mozart," featuring six Mozart pieces, April 20 through 23; "Marsalis and New World," featuring Marsalis' Trumpet Concerto (World Premiere, Cleveland Orchestra co-commission), Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 ("From the New World") in E minor, Opus 95 and a piece by Martinu, April 27 through 29; Music Explorers: "Velvet Violin," April 28 and 29; "Weilerstein Plays Barber," featuring Alisa Weilerstein, cello, performing Barber's Cello Concerto, Opus 22 and pieces by Loggins-Hull and Prokofiev, May 4 and 6; "The Girl of the Golden West," featuring Puccin's La Fanciulla del West (opera in three acts, in concert) (Cleveland Orchestra premiere), May 14, 17 and 20. Call 216-231-7300 or visit ClevelandOrchestra.com.
Cleveland Repertory Orchestra: presents its inaugural season — "Saint-Georges, Canteloube, and Ives," 4 p.m. March 19 at Disciples Christian Church, Cleveland Heights — "Sibelius's Second," 4 p.m. May 21 at Federated Church, Chagrin Falls. Visit clevelandrepertoryorchestra.org or email clevelandrepertoryorchestra@gmail.com.
E.J. Thomas Hall: 198 Hill St., Akron, University of Akron, presents The Beach Boys / Mike Love, Dec. 10. Visit uakron.edu/ej.
Fine Arts Association: 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, presents Brass Band of the Western Reserve's holiday pops concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 10; The Cliff Habian Quartet's "A Tribute to Vince Guaraldi," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Call 440-951-7500 or visit fineartsassociation.org.
French Creek Theatre: Pijor Hall, located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center, Sheffield Village, presents "The Frank and Dean and More Show" Christmas Special, 4 p.m. Dec. 23. Call 440-949-5200, ext. 221 or visit metroparks.cc/theatre.php.
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas, Dec. 10; Holiday Family Chor featuring ETC, Dec. 11; Neil Zaza's "One Silent Night," Dec. 17; The Lettermen, Dec. 18; Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew, COOL COOL COOL, Feb. 27; The High Kings, Gaelic Storm, March 14. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, presents Cruel Winter Fest featuring Smoke Dza, Only Native Sounds, Crib Collective, Dec. 9; Jingle Bell Holiday Shop, Dec. 10; Lea Marra & The Dream Catchers, Sugar Mules, Dec. 10; This Summer, Gavin Michaels, Two Mile Moon, Dec. 11; Found Footage Festival: Where Are They Now, Dec. 14; Found Footage Festival: Where Are They Now?, Dec. 14; Jung Speedbat & Duby Rodgers, Nez Tha Princegod, Dec. 15; Jack Fords, Dave Swansen's Mystery Airship, Liz Bullock, Dec. 16; Nissim Black, Dec. 17; Flexcrew, Shake Ground, Dec. 17; Detention, Meatball Mob, Ink, Dec. 18; ACO (Rob Williams tribute), Dec. 20; Jack McLaughlin, Psycho Fuzz; Bikini Islands, The Vumms, Smon & The Apparatus, Dec. 22; Signals Midwest, The Grievance Club, Low Morale, Dec. 23; Christmas Night with UNKNOWNPHRAZES & Friends, Dec. 25; Ophelia., The Open Doors, Vin Hank, Dec. 26; The Sonder Bombs, Youth Pallet, Solon, Dec. 29; WhoSaved Who, Radderall, Stereotypes, Dec. 31; Apostle Jones, Grav, Plinko, Jan. 5; Total Downer, Xanny Stars, Mr. Princess, Jan. 6; Axioma, Osi & The Jupiter, Blind Spring; Play Havoc, Pearless!, Mr. 44, Jan. 8; King Buffalo, REZN, Jan. 13; So Long, Albatross, Lack of Direction, The Style Section, Jan. 15; Orefice Roth, Falling Stars, LILIEAE, Jan. 20; Bitchseat, Equipment, Snow Ellet, Jan. 22; Vampires Ball with Vampires Everywhere, The Dead Don't Sleep, Feb. 14; Hallie, Outsider Heart, Jady, Feb. 23; Titus Andronicus, March 1; Michigander, Abby Holiday, Who Saved Who, April 16. Call 216-321-5588 or visit grogshop.gs.
"Home for the HOlly-Days:: a concert featuring the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra with jazz flutist Holly Hofmann, will be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Case Western University's Maltz Performing Arts Center, 1855 Ansel Road, Cleveland. Visit bit.ly/holly-days-cle.
House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Rock the Halls — A Female-Fronted Fundraiser to Benefit Reproductive Freedome, featuring Envoi, TRUSS, Grumpy Plum and more, Dec. 9; Whitey Morgan, Dec. 10; Taylor Swift Night — Celebrating Taylor's Birthday Party, Dec. 17; Tropidelic, Passafire, Palmer Squares, Dec. 31; The Menzingers, Jan. 4; Gimme Gimme Disco, Jan. 6; Capricorn Party featuring Terry Lee Goffee (Johnny Cash tribute), Gimme Sugar (Rolling Stones tribute), Jan. 13; The Disco Biscuits, Jan. 18; The Four Horsemen (Metallica tribute), Jan. 20; Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Jan. 24; Holiday Hanvoer featuring Sparky B, Tricky Dick & The Cover-Ups, Old Skool, Jan. 24; Magic City Hippies, CAPYAC, Jan. 24; Saved by the 90's — The Ultimate 90's Party, Jan. 27; The Dolly Disco — The Dolly Parton Inspired Country Western Diva Dance Party, Jan. 28; Umphrey's McGee, Jan. 29; The Trews, Jan. 31; Badfish (Sublime tribute), Kash'd Out, The Quasi Kings, Feb. 4; Destroy Lonely, Feb. 9; Subtronics, Must Die!, Kompany, Feb. 15; Tab Benoit, JD Simo, Feb. 17; Shrek Rave, Feb. 18; Durand Bernarr, Feb. 26; Static-X; Colony House, Little Image, March 4; Ari Lennox, March 17; Bryce Vine, bLAck pARty, March 21; Seaforth, March 24; March 26; DVSN, April 1; Polyphia, April 4; VV (Ville Hermanni Valo), April 5; The War and Treaty, April 23; August Burns Red, The Devil Wears Prada, Bleed From Within May 2; Spiritbaox, After the Burial, Intervals, May 6. Visit houseofblues.com/Cleveland.
Jacobs Pavilion: Nautica Entertainment Complex, West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland, presents Two Friends, June 12; Rebelution, Iration, July 2; Yungblud, The Regrettes, July 11. Visit bit.ly/axs-jacobs.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Ace Frehley, Dec. 9; Samantha Fish, Jesse Dayton Band, Dec. 14; Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, CJ Vanston, Dec. 17; Red Wanting Blue, JD Eicher, Dec. 31; Neko Case, Jan. 26; Dave Mason, Feb. 14; Nitty Girtty Dirt Band, March 10; The Church, March 28; Morgan James, April 10; The Monkeys Celebrated by Micky Dolenz, April 19; Hot Tuna (acoustic duo), April 21; Keller Williams & Steve Poltz, April 30; The Cream of Clapton Band (Eric Clapton/Cream tribute), May 20. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
Lakewood Alive: presents "Loving Lakewood: Out of This World," a fundraiser for the Lakewood Masonic Temple in which neighborhoods will adopt a space theme, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Feb. 25. Visit LakewoodAlive.org.
Lakeland Community College: 7700 Clocktower Drive, presents "Holiday Delights, a concert by the Lakeland Civic Flute Choir, 7 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Dr. Wayne L. Rodehorst Performing Arts Center in the D-Building; "Ubi Caritas: Where There is Love," a concert by the Lakeland Civic Chorus, 4 p.m. Dec. 11 in the Dr. Wayne L. Rodehorst Performing Arts Center in the D-Building. Visit lakelandcc.edu/arts.
Lorain Palace Theater: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents Christmas with the Rat Pack, Dec. 10; Tuba Christmas, Dec. 11; Lita Ford, Dec. 16; Paul Fayrewether, Dec. 17; Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, Dec. 18; 24K Magic (Bruno Mars tribute), Jan. 13; Geroge Michael Reborn starring Robert Bartko, Jan. 21; Queen Nation (Queen tribute), Feb. 17; E5C4P3 (Journey tribute), Feb. 20; Floyd Nation (Pilk Floyd tribute), Feb. 26; In the Heartland (Michael Stanley Band tribute), Ace Molar, March 18; Creed Fisher, March 31; Little Feat, Miko Marks, April 14; The Righteous Brothers, April 28; Trace Lawrence, April 29. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Maltz Performing Arts Center at Cleveland State University: 1855 Ansel Road, presents Zorya Ukrainian Female Vocal Ensemble, Feb. 4 — Djapo Cultural Arts Center, Feb. 11 — Case Concert Choir & University Chorale, Feb. 17 — Cleveland Chamber Chori, Feb. 19 — Case/University Circle Symphony Orchestra, March 1 — CWRU Symphonic Winds, March 8; Suburban Symphony Orchestra, March 19 — Vision & Renovare, March 30 — CWRU Percussion Ensemble, April 18 — CWRU Symphonic Winds, April 19 — Case Camerata Chamber Orchestra, April 21 — Case/University Circle Symphony Orchestra, April 24; Dhamakapella, April 29. Call 216-368-6062 or visit case.edu/maltzcenter.
Masonic Cleveland: 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Snarky Puppy, April 5. Visit MasonicCleveland.com.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Donnie Iris & The Cruisers, The Michael Weber Show, Dec. 17; Chico Bean, Jan. 14; Michael Bolton, Feb. 9; TOTO, March 2; Chicago, May 7; The Gilmour Project, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon," May 15. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Polka Night Before Christmas, starring Chardon Polka Band, Dec. 9 (new date); Polka Brunch with Kanta & Krampus, hosted by Chardon Polka Band, Dec. 10 (two shows); Beatles Brunch with The Sunrise Jones — Holiday Edition, Dec. 11; Sparkly Bows & Mistletoe with The Reflections, Dec. 11; Marc Boberge (of O.A.R.), Dec. 12; Late Nigte Lounge — Drag Bingo, Dec. 16; a Neil Diamond Christmas Tribute with The Diamond Project, Dec. 18; Peter Mayer, Dec. 21; A Charlie Bronw Holiday Tribute — the music of Vince Guaraldi featuring the Cliff Habian Trio, Dec. 23; Frank Amato's Christmas Jam featuring The Cleveland All Stars, with proceeds to benefit The Autism Society of Greater Cleveland, Dec. 23; Carlos Jones Holiday Revival, Dec. 26; The George Martins Perform Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Dec, 30; Dixon's Violin, Dec. 30; Noon Year's Eve Brunch — Sinatra Tribute by Patrick Lynch & The Jazz Guys, Dec. 31; Noon Years Evet with The FM Project (Steely Dan tribute), Dec. 31; Motown & More by Nitebridge, Dec. 31; Rumours (Fleetwood Mac tribute), Dec. 31; Elton John Night with Tommy Lee Thompson, Jan. 6; Apollo's Fire Brunch, Jan. 8; Albert Lee Band, Jan. 8; Brian Newman Quintet, Jan. 13; Stevie Wonder Night with The Reid Project, Jan. 13; Dark Side of the Moon (Pink Floyd tribute), Jan. 14; Chris Barron (Spin Doctors frontman), Jan. 15; Music Box Jam Night hosted by Moss Stanley, Jan. 18; Van Morrison Night with Nitebridge and Colin Dussault, Jan. 20; Moving in Stereo (Cars tribute), Jan. 21; The Jersey Beat Band, Jan. 21; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Brunch featuring Long Time Gone, Jan. 22; Glen Philiips (Toad The Wet Sprocket frontman), Jan. 26; Time Traveller (Moody Blues tribute), Jan. 27; SuperTroupers (ABBA tribute), Jan. 28; OUt of Eden (Eagles tribute), Feb. 3; Brass Metropolis (Chicago tribute), Feb. 4; Becky Boyd & The Groove Train, Feb. 4; Carpenters Brunch, featuring Nitebridge & Tracy Marie, Feb. 5; Tom Petty Brunch, featuring Shado wof a Doubt, Feb. 19; B;iegrass Brimcj wotj Tje Cjatfoe;d Bpus. Feb/ 26 Masters of Hawaiian Music, Feb. 26; E5C4P3 (Journey tribute), March 10; The Ark Band (Bob Marley tribute), March 18; Church of Cash (Johnny Cash tribute), March 22; Friends of DBA Diamonds & Denim Benefit Cocnert, featuring Tyler Reid Band, March 25; The Magnetic Fields, March 29; Robyn Hitchcock, Kelley Stoltz, March 30; an evening with Cowboy Junkies, April 1; Marcia Ball & Tinsley Ellis, April 11; Forever Seger (Bob Seger tribute), April 13. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Oberlin College & Conservatory: presents Oberlin Artist Recital Series — The Verona Quartet with Wu Man, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in Warner Concert Hall in Oberlin's Hall Auditorium, 67 N. Main St. Call 440-775-8160 or 800-371-0178 or visit oberlin.edu/artsguide.
Painesville United Methodist Church: 71 N. Park Place, presents Lakeland Civic Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12; Burning River Brass, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15; Brass Band of the Western Reserve, 7;30 p.m. Feb. 25; Fine Arts Association Choir, 4 p.m. March 26; Dennis Scott, vintage silent films with organ improvisation, 7:30 p.m. April 21. Visit pumconline.org or call 440-354-3642.
Quire Cleveland: presents "Pater Noster: Our Father," 7:30 p.m. April 21 at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland, 8 p.m. April 22 at Chruch of St. Anselm in Chester Township, 4 p.m. April 23 at St. Christopher Church in Rocky River. Call 216-223-8854 or visit QuireClelveand.org.
Rabbit Run Community Arts Arts Association: 49 Park St., Madison, presents "The Joy of Christmas," a concert by the Madison Chorale, Dec. 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison. Call 440-428-7092 or visit RabbitRun.org.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Dec. 30 (two shows); Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, April 5; Lizzo, May 12; blink-182, Turnstile, May 16; Paramore, June 4. Call 888-894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents "Cross That River," the musical story of a runaway slave who became a Black cowboy, Feb. 15 in the Hoke Theatre; Neil Berg's "Woodstock Revisited," April 18 in the Hoke Theatre. Call 440-366-4040 or visit StockerArtsCenter.com.
Tower City Center: 230 W. Huron Road, Cleveland, presents Donte's Giving Express, featuring a performance by the Shaw High School Marching Band, live holiday soul vocalists, a selfie station, hot cocoa stands, holiday card writing station, gift wrapping stations, ornament decoration station and more, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at Skylight Park; Cuyahoga Valley National Park's "Read with a Ranger," noon to 3 p.m. at Tower Court; Cleveland Bazaar Holiday Market Pop-up, featuring live music, balloon artists, face painters and giveaways, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18 at Skylight Park; Tower City Center's Noon Year's Eve, featuring a balloon drop at 12pm, character meet and greets, dance parties, New Year wearables, balloon twisters, face painters and more, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31 at Skylight Park. Visit TowerCityCenter.com.
Tuesday Musical: with performances at EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron, presents Rodney Marsalis, Dec. 13. Call 330-761-3460 or visit TuesdayMusical.org.
Nightlife
Ferrante Winery and Ristorante: 5585 N. River Road W., Geneva, presents Uncharted Course, 5 p.m. Dec. 9; Eric Andrews, 5 p.m. Dec. 10; Mitch Larson, 5 p.m. Dec. 16; Dennis Ford, 5 p.m. Dec. 17. Call 440-466-8466 or visit ferrantewinery.com.
Old Firehouse Winery: 5499 Lake Road E., Geneva-on-the-Lake, presents Jim Golen, 2 p.m. Dec. 10; Jim Golen, 2 p.m. Dec. 10; Tom Todd, 2 p.m. dec. 17; Trevor, 2 p.m. Dec. 24; Lyle Heath, 2 p.m. Dec. 31. Call 440-466-9300 or visit OldFirehouseWinery.com.
Parks
Lake Metroparks Farmpark: 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents Country Lights Drive-thru, featuring 30 lighted displays to be viewed from your vehicle, Dec. 7 through 11 and 14 through 23. Call 440-256-2122 or 800-366-3276, or visit goto.lakemetroparks.com/farmpark.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents Candy Land Gone to the Birds, a game with a life-sized board where Candy Land meets bird-related education, through Jan. 1. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/penitentiary-glen-reservation.
Theater
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents "Elf the Musical," through Dec. 30; "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" (youth theater), Dec. 9 through 18 in Studio Theater; "Ghost the Musical," Feb. 10 through 26, 2023; "William Shakespeare's Land of the Dead" (youth theater), March 3 through 12 in Studio Theater; "Noises Off," by Michael Frayn, March 24 through April 16, 2023, in Senney Theater; "Once Upon a Mattress" (youth theater), May 5 through 14 in Senney Theatre; "Doubt: A Parable," by John Patrick Shanley, May 26 through June 25, 2023, in Studio Theater; "Once on This Island," with book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty," through Aug. 6, 2023, in Senney Theater. Call 216-521-2540, or visit beckcenter.org.
Blank Canvas Theatre: 1305 W. 78th St., Suite 211, Cleveland, presents "The Last Starfighter," through Dec. 17. Call 440-941-0458 or visit BlankCanvasTheatre.com.
Broadway in Akron: a series at E.J. Thomas Hall in conjunction with Playhouse Square, presents "My Fair Lady," March 14 and 15; "Jesus Christ Superstar," April 10 and 11. Call 330-253-2488 or visit broadwayinakron.com.
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre: 40 River St., Chagrin Falls, presents "Elf the Musical," weekends through Dec. 17. Call 440-247-8955 or visit CVLT.org.
Clague Playhouse: 1371 Clague Road, Westlake, presents "One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall," a comedy by Lynne Halliday, James Hindman, Arlene Hutton and Craig Pospisil, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 11. Call 440-331-0403 or visit ClaguePlayhouse.org.
Cleveland Play House: Performing at Playhouse Square, presents "Light It Up!," by Jason Michael Webb and Lelund Durond Thompson, through Dec. 22 in the Allen Theatre;"I'm Back Now," by Charly Evon Simpson, Feb. 4 through 26 in the Allen Theatre; Theater J's production of "Becoming Dr. Ruth," by Mark St. Germain, April 1 through 23 in the Outcalt Theatre; Ken Ludwig's "Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Mystery," April 29 through May 21 in the Allen Theatre. Call 216-241-6000 or visit clevelandplayhouse.com.
convergence-continuum: 2438 Scranton Road, Cleveland, presents "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told," by Paul Rudnick, through Dec. 17 in the Liminis Theater. Call 216-687-0074 or visit convergence-continuum.org.
Curtain 440: presents "Little Women, The Musical," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17 and 3 p.m. Dec. 18 at The Bond Building at Century Village, 14653 E. Park St., Burton; "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe," a presentation by REP 440 (auditioned teen group), 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at The Bond Building at Century Village, 14653 E. Park St., Burton. Visit Curtain440.com.
Dobama Theatre: 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, presents "The Land of Oz" (world premiere), with book and music by George Brant, through Dec. 31; "Stew," by Zora Howard," Jan. 27 through Feb. 19; "The Other Place," by Sharr White," March 10 through April 2; "What We Look Like," by J.J. Tindal, April 21 through May 14. Call 216-932-3396 or visit dobama.org.
Fine Arts Association: 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, presents "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella," based on the 1957 made-for-TV version, through Dec. 18. Call 440-951-7500 or visit fineartsassociation.org.
Great Lakes Theater: at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, presents "A Christmas Carol," through Dec. 23; "Sense and Sensibility," Feb. 10 through March 5; "As You Like It," March 24 through April 8; "Ain't Misbehavin'," April 28 through May 21. Call 216-241-6000 or visit greatlakestheater.org.
Karamu House: 2355 E. 89th St., Cleveland, presents "Black Nativity," by Langston Hughe, Dec. 9 through 18. Call 216-795-7070 or visit KaramuHouse.org.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents "Hamilton," through Jan. 15; "Amahl and the Night Visitors," Dec. 18 through 18; "Beetlejuice," Jan. 10 through 29; Hadestown," Jan. 31 through Feb. 19; "Tina — The Tina Turner Musical," April 25 through May 14; "Moulin Rouge! The Musical," through July 2; "Six the Musical," Aug. 8 through Sept. 19. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents "All Things Equal — The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg," by Rupert Holmes, March 21 in the Hoke Theatre. Call 440-366-4040 or visit StockerArtsCenter.com.
Misc.
Auburn Arts District: presents Holiday Market, featuring local artisans, will be 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at Reithoffer's Art, Spirits and Entertainment in the Auburn Arts District, 17711 Ravenna Road, Chagrin Falls. Call 216-333-8803 or email events@clevelandart.com.
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents Poetry Readings and Storytelling series — 2 to 4 p.m. April 2, June 10. Call 216-521-2540, or visit beckcenter.org.
Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents "Twinkle in the 216," which "will celebrate the historic character of Cleveland's neighborhoods as they sparkle and shine to add warmth and joy to the cold winter months," through Dec. 31. Call 216-721-1600 or visit cbgarden.org.
Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society: 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, presents "Dressed for the Job: Clevelanders in Uniform," featuring "garments, decorative arts, archival documents, photographs and paintings that tell stories of triumph and tragedy in Northeast Ohio," through May 28. Visit WRHS.org.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, presents Wild Winter Lights, featuring hundreds of displays along a holiday trail through areas such as Candyland, Enchanted Forest, Starry Skies and more, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. through Dec. 30. Call 216-661-6500 or visit clemetzoo.com.
Cleveland Play House: Performing at Playhouse Square, presents Festival of Trees, through Dec. 22. Call 216-241-6000 or visit clevelandplayhouse.com.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum:10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, presents "Porsche 911: The Evolution of an Icon," through April 2. Visit.thecrawfordmuseum.org.
Cuyahoga County Public Library: presents Scarlett St. Clair, 6 p.m. Dec. 29, Parma-Powers Branch. Visit cuyahogalibrary.org.
Disney Animation — Immersive Experience: a collaboration of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the producer of "Immersive Van Gogh," featuring projections and music pertaining to Disney classics, runs Jan. 19 through April 10 at Lighthouse Artspace Cleveland, 850 E. 72nd St., Cleveland. Visit lighthouseimmersive.com/disney/cleveland.
Fairmount Center for the Arts: 8400 Road, Russell Township, presents the Pull Back the Curtain Speaker Series, with events beginning at 3 p.m. unless otherwise noted — "In Conversation: Chef Douglas Katz," Dec. 11. Call 440-338-3171 or visit fairmountcenter.org.
Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents a pair of hands-on special exhibitions, "Curious George: Let's Get Curious" and "Run! Jump Fly! Adventures in Action," through Jan. 8. Call 216-694-2000 or visit greatscience.com.
Great Wolf Lodge: 4600 Milan Road, Sandusky, presents Snowland celebration, featuring whimsical décor, daily snowfall showers and festive activities, through Jan. 6. Visit greatwolfgroups.com/locations/sandusky.
Legacy Village: 25001 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, presents Holiday Sip, Shop & Stroll, featuring live ice carving, fire pits and more, 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 10; Light After Dark Menorah Parade Chanukah Celebration, 3 p.m. Dec. 18. Call 216-382-3871 or visit Legacy-Village.com.
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage: 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood, presents "This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement," through April 2. Call 216-593-0575 or visit MaltzJewishMuseum.org.
Mentor Nissan: 6960 Center St., presents Merry Mentor, featuring pictures with Santa, Mentor High school's Top 25, holiday card-making station, snacks and more, 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. . Visit MentorNissan.com or call 440-951-1100.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Murder Mystery Dinner Party — "Fitness Can Be Murder," from Get Away With Murder Inc., Jan. 14. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Cleveland, presents "The Beatles: Get Back to Let It Be," curated by the Rock Hall and meant as an immersive complement to Peter Jackson's docuseries "The Beatles Get Back," through March. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit rockhall.com.
Steele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub: 348 Mentor Ave. Painesville, presents Public Guided Tour, Dec. 15; A Holiday Cabaret, Dec. 17. Call 440-639-7948 or visit SteeleMansion.com.
Tri-C High School Rock Off: will be Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, 11 and 28 (Final Exam) at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Visit RockHall.com/rockoff.
