Things to do this weekend: Holiday shows continue in Akron area, Browns host Bears Sunday
It's never too early to plan your weekend because, let's be honest, we're looking forward to it as soon as the week begins. From concerts to festivals to farmers markets to comedy shows, we've got a regional list of events from Akron to Cleveland and more. Whether you're planning a girls' night out, a date night or a family-friendly activity, we've got you covered.
Here are the events coming up this weekend into the following weekend that are worth highlighting:
Darren Criss at MGM Northfield Park
8 p.m. Friday at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. A Very Darren Crissmas. https://www.ticketmaster.com/mgm-northfield-park-center-stage-tickets-northfield/venue/42085.
Holiday shows, performances in the area: 'Tis the season: From 'Nutcracker' to 'Rudolph,' Northeast Ohio has holiday shows covered
'Black Nativity' by Karamu House
Runs through Saturday at Allen Theatre, 1407 Euclid Ave., Playhouse Square Cleveland. Gospel celebration by Langston Hughes. Cost is $50-$70. See playhousesquare.org or call 216-241-6000.
'Paddington Saves Christmas' at Magical Theatre Company
Runs through Sunday at Magical Theatre Company, 565 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton. Cost is $18-20. See magicaltheatre.org or call 330-848-3708.
'Elf' at Weathervane Playhouse
Runs through Dec. 22 at 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Cost is $14 to $36. See weathervaneplayhouse.com or call 330-836-2626.
Trans Siberian Orchestra at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland. Tickets start at $39. https://www.rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com/events/detail/trans-siberian-orchestra-231222.
Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus at Severance Music Center
Runs through Dec. 23 at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. The Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra Chorus will perform 12 holiday concerts. Cost is $49-$128. See clevelandorchestra.com or call 216-231-1111.
'The Nutcracker' at Connor Palace by Cleveland Ballet
Runs through Dec. 23 at the Connor Palace at Playhouse Square, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Cost is $28-$131. Call 216-320-9000 Ext. 107 or see playhousesquare.org.
'A Christmas Carol' at Mimi Ohio Theatre
Runs through Dec. 23 at Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, Playhouse Square, 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Cost is $35-$80. A sensory-friendly performance for children and adults on the autism spectrum and their families will be at 11 a.m. Nov. 29. Cost is $14. Call 216-241-6000 or see greatlakestheater.org.
TubaChristmas Akron 2023
Noon Dec. 23 at E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St. Free admission. Tuba players of all ages and abilities are invited to register for $10 at 9 a.m. Saturday, followed by a rehearsal at 10 a.m. downtownakron.com/event/tuba-christmas.
Akron Zoo Wild Lights
Runs weekends through Dec. 29. Cost is $11 to $15. akronzoo.org.
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Cleveland Browns home games for December
All games at Cleveland Browns Stadium, 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland.
1 p.m. Sunday vs. Chicago Bears
8:15 p.m. Dec. 28 vs. New York Jets
Cleveland Cavaliers home games for December
All games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland.
7 p.m. Dec. 18 vs. Houston Rockets
7 p.m. Dec. 20 vs. Utah Jazz
7:30 p.m. Dec. 21 vs. New Orleans Pelicans
7:30 p.m. Dec. 29 vs. Milwaukee Bucks
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Here are other events in the area through this weekend into the following weekend:
The Medina Community Band Winter Concert: 2 p.m. Sunday in the Community Room of the Western Reserve Masonic Community, 4931 Nettleton Road, Medina. Under the baton of Marcus Neiman, conductor and Dr. Darren LeBeau, associate conductor. There is no admission charge for the program and free parking will be available.
Miracle on Easy Street: 2:30 p.m. Sunday at DeYor Performing Arts Center, Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Maureen Collins and Todd Hancock will once again serve as hosts for the extravaganza featuring over 100 singers, dancers and Little Rascals. https://deyorpac.org/events/miracle-on-easy-street-2022/.
Dave Banks Big Holiday Bash "Pop Goes Christmas": 3 p.m. Sunday at the Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. $25-$35. https://www.goodyeartheater.com/pop-goes-christmas.
A Neil Diamond Christmas Tribute: 7 p.m. Sunday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. With The Diamond Project. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.
A Nat King Cole Christmas with Bryan Eng: 7 p.m. Sunday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.
Make ‘em Laugh Monday: doors open at 8 p.m. Monday at The Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. $5 in advance, $10 day of show. https://grogshop.gs/.
Picard/Guerin/Simas Trio: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.
Amphibians: doors open at 7 p.m. Tuesday The Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. With The Little Ditties, Cherry Yachtsman and Nafan and the Mailman. $10 in advance, $12 day of show. https://grogshop.gs/.
Outlab: Experiments in Improvised Music: 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.
Solo at Sarah’s presents Lindsay & Tim: 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sarah’s Vineyard, 1204 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Free. https://www.sarahsvineyardwinery.com/.
Working Backstage for Rock’s Greatest Bands: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.
Brent Kirby’s 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.
Ryan Humbert Holiday Extravaganza - A benefit for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Akron Civic Theatre. 182 S. Main St., Akron. Cabaret Show Limited to just 175 tickets per night. Sponsored by The Port Summit Rotary. $25. www.akroncivic.com
Beer Choir: 7 p.m. Thursday at Hop Tree Brewing, 1297 Hudson Gate Drive, Hudson. Come with friends or make new ones while enjoying a cold beverage and a snack from Hop Tree’s menu. In keeping with the Christmas theme, don your Santa hat or snowman suit and come ready to join in on some beloved carols of the season…in addition to Beer Choir favorites! More information at hudsonucc.org.
Reggie Kelly: From the Heart: 7 p.m. Thursday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.
Holiday Family Choir Concert featuring ETC School of Musical Arts: 7 p.m. Friday at the Akron Civic Theater, 182 S. Main St., Akron. $14, $8 for children. https://www.akroncivic.com/shows/750.
Axioma: doors open at 7:30 p.m. Friday at The Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. With Inoculation, Paradox Rift and Unvow. https://grogshop.gs/.
Hubb’s Groove Soulful Christmas: 8 p.m. Friday in the Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. $20. http://www.akroncivic.com.
The Ohio City Singers: 8 p.m. Friday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.
Steely Dan Night with the FM Project: 8 p.m. Friday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.
A Jazzy Christmas with Vanessa Rubin and Her Trio: 8 p.m. Friday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.
A New Beginning: 9 a.m. Saturday at Fa-Ray's, 1115 Wooster Road N., Barberton. A social support group for widows and widowers meets for breakfast and conversation every Saturday morning. 330-745-6239.
A New Adventure Widow & Widowers Breakfast Meeting: 8 a.m. Saturday at Bob Evans, 175 Howe Ave. Cuyahoga Falls. For more information please call 330-630-9275 or 330-929-5430.
A New Beginning: 9 a.m. Saturday at Fa-Ray's, 1115 Wooster Road N., Barberton. A social support group for widows and widowers meets for breakfast and conversation every Saturday morning. 330-745-6239.
A Charlie Brown Holiday Tribute: 7 p.m. Saturday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.
Frank Amato’s Christmas Jam featuring The Cleveland All-Stars: 7 p.m. Saturday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.
A Northcoast Christmas with The Modern Electric and Papi & The Smears: doors open at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. https://grogshop.gs/.
A Special Christmas Holiday Show – A Night of Jerry Garcia with the JiMiller Band: 8 p.m. Saturday in the Knight Stage. 182 S. Main St., Akron. $20. http://www.akroncivic.com.
Dave Banks Big Band: 8 p.m. Saturday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.
New Concerts and Events
Samantha Fish: 7:30 p.m. March 27 at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. With JD Simo. $33-$43. http://kentstage.org.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Things to do in Akron this weekend: Christmas shows, Browns vs. Bears
