Things to do this weekend: Home and Garden show starts at I-X Center, Stow Pizza Palooza
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:
The Great Big Home & Garden Show at I-X Center
Friday through Feb. 11 at the I-X Center, 1 I-X Center Drive, Cleveland. Tickets are: $13 Adults (online), $15 (at the door); Seniors (65+ Mon-Thurs) with ID $11 (Monday-Thursday only, tickets must be purchased at show box office); Group $10.; Children Ages 6-12 $5.; Children Ages 5 & Under FREE. https://www.greatbighomeandgarden.com/.
Machine Head at MGM Northfield Park
6:30 p.m. Friday at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. https://www.ticketmaster.com/mgm-northfield-park-center-stage-tickets-northfield/venue/42085.
Horns & Things on the Knight Stage
8 p.m. Saturday in the Knight Stage at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S, Main St., Akron. Ticket prices are $20-$30. http://www.akroncivic.com,
Extreme at MGM Northfield Park
8 p.m. Saturday at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. With Living Colour. https://www.ticketmaster.com/mgm-northfield-park-center-stage-tickets-northfield/venue/42085.
Dancing With the Stars Live! 2024 Tour at MGM Northfield Park
7:30 p.m. Sunday at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. https://www.ticketmaster.com/mgm-northfield-park-center-stage-tickets-northfield/venue/42085.
Stow Pizza Palooza
Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Stow-Munroe Falls High School. Free to attend but $10 tickets for a value for eight samples or experiences. Taste pizza from nine local pizza restaurants. Proceeds go to teacher grants in the Stow-Munroe Fall School District. smfcommunity.org.
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Madonna at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
8:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland. Starting at $40. rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
'Poor Things' at Nightlight Cinema
Runs through Feb. 8 at Nightlight Cinema, 30 N. High Street. Oscar-nominated film for "Best Picture," starring Emma Stone, Jerrod Carmichael, Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef and Willem Dafoe. nightlightcinema.com.
'Murder on the Orient Express' at Hanna Theatre
Feb. 9-March 3 at Great Lakes Theater in the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square, 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland. greatlakestheater.org.
Kofi B. & Friends at the Akron Civic
8 p.m. Feb. 9 on the Knight Stage at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S, Main St. Tickets $40. akroncivic.com. Kofi Boakye is a University of Akron graduate.
Monster Jam 2024 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Feb. 16-18 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland. Tickets start at $20. 7 p.m. Feb. 16, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 17 and 1 p.m. and Feb. 18. rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Cleveland Cavaliers basketball games for February
All games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland.
7 p.m. Feb. 5 vs. Sacramento Kings
7 p.m. Feb. 12 vs. Philadelphia 76ers
7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 vs. Chicago Bulls
7 p.m. Feb. 22 vs. Orlando Magic
7 p.m. Feb. 27 vs. Dallas Mavericks
Cleveland Monsters hockey games for January
All games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland.
7 p.m. Friday vs. Chicago Wolves
1 p.m. Friday, vs. Chicago Wolves
7 p.m. Feb. 9 vs. Charlotte Checkers
7 p.m. Feb. 10 vs. Charlotte Checkers
7 p.m. Feb. 13 vs. Grand Rapids Griffins
7 p.m. Feb. 28 vs. Toronto Marlies
Here are other events in the area through this weekend into the following weekend:
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center Winter Exhibit: Through Feb. 29 at 2131 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. www.cvart.org.
“The Art and History of the Black Family: Through the Eyes of the 21st Century African American Child”: Feb. 4 through March 17 in the Fred F. Silk Community Room Gallery, Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E., Massillon. massillonmuseum.org.
Medina County Art League 20th Aquarius Exhibition: Through March 3 at the B. Smith Gallery in Medina County District Library, 210 S. Broadway, Medina. Also shown online at medinacountyartleague.com. 330-725-0588.
James Band Brunch with Dave Banks Big Band: Noon Sunday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Brunch with Long Time Gone: Noon Sunday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
“12 Angry Jurors”: 2 p.m. Sunday at Magical Theatre Company, 565 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton. Tickets are $18 and $20. 330-848-3708 or magicaltheatre.org.
Peezy: Doors open at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. $25. grogshop.gs.
Prism: 7 p.m. Sunday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
The Fabulous Thunderbirds: 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. $35-$45. kentstage.org.
Ask an Expert: Job Searching: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 Third St. Sponsored by OhioMeansJobs. fallslibrary.org.
Ask an Expert: Job & Family Services Case Managers: Noon to 4 p.m. Monday at Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 Third St. fallslibrary.org.
Training and Development Workshop: 4-5 p.m. Monday at Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 Third St. Sponsored by OhioMeansJobs. fallslibrary.org.
Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday via Zoom. Register at the Green branch library at 4046 Massillon Road or call 330-896-9074.
Spring Hill: One Stop on the Road to Freedom: 6:30 p.m. Monday at Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 Market St. E. Learn about Underground Railroad research at Spring Hill Historic Home in Massillon. To register, call 330-854-4148, option 3.
Teen Crafternoon: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 Market St. E. Teens can make charms, jewelry and keychains with UV resin. For grades 6-12. To register, call 330-854-4148.
Cuyahoga Falls Growth Initiative: Microgreens Micro Farm: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 Third St. To register, go to fallslibrary.org.
Movement & Wellness: Qigong Self-Care Practice: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 Third St. fallslibrary.org.
Back to Basics: Intro to Technology: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 Third St. fallslibrary.org.
A New Adventure Widows & Widowers: A social group for all ages meets for lunch and conversation at 2 p.m. Wednesday. 330-630-9275 or 330-929-5430.
Daytime Discovery Book Club: 2-3 p.m. Wednesday at Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 Third St. fallslibrary.org.
Austin Walkin’ Cane: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Sarah’s Vineyard, 1204 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. sarahsvineyardwinery.com.
Brent Kirby’s 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
Open Mic Night: 8 p.m. Wednesday at Funny Stop Comedy Club, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. funnystop.com.
Wicked Cleveland: 7 p.m. Thursday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Marv Connor and Chris Clem: 8 p.m. Thursday at Funny Stop Comedy Club, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. funnystop.com.
“Ride the Cyclone”: Feb. 9-25 in Senney Theater at Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. Tickets are $38 for adults, $34 for seniors and $17 for high school and college students with valid ID. beckcenter.org.
Nikki Carr: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Funny Stop Comedy Club, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. funnystop.com.
Love & Death in Casablanca: 8 p.m. Friday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Siena Liggins: Doors open at 8 p.m. Friday at the Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. With Daisha McBride. $12 in advance, $15 day of show. grogshop.gs.
Keigo Hirakawa Trio: 8 p.m. Friday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
A New Adventure Widow & Widowers Breakfast Meeting: 8 a.m. Saturday at Bob Evans, 175 Howe Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. 330-630-9275 or 330-929-5430.
“Beautiful by Design: The Revival of Medina Square:” The Medina County Historical Society will screen Miles Reed's new documentary at 1 p.m. Saturday at Medina County District Library, 210 S. Broadway, Medina. Free. 330-722-1341.
Tabletop Gaming: 2-4 p.m. Saturday at Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 Third St., Cuyahoga Falls. Bring a game or choose from the library’s collection. fallslibrary.org.
Chocolate Tasting for Adults: 2-3 p.m. Saturday at Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 Market St. E. Try samples from local chocolatiers. To register, call 330-854-4148, option 3. canalfultonlibrary.org.
Johnny Mathis: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. ticketmaster.com.
The Reid Project: Tribute to Luther Vandross: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
The Sunrise Jones: 8 p.m. Saturday on the Knight Stage at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. Ticket prices are $25. akroncivic.com,
Mr. Speed: Tribute to Kiss: 8 p.m. Saturday at Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. $25. goodyeartheater.com.
Brass Metropolis: Tribute to Chicago: 8 p.m. Saturday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Dane Vannatter: Tribute to Tony Bennett: 8 p.m. Saturday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
Patsy Cline Valentine’s Day Brunch with Rachel & The Beatnik Playboys: Noon Feb. 11 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Mardi Gras Brunch with Mo’ Mojo: Noon Feb. 11 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Cellist Olivia Polash: 2 p.m. Feb. 11 at Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St. Free. Reservations recommended at 419-853-6016.
Dave Powers Trio: 4 p.m. Feb. 11 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 N. Prospect St., Akron. Free. artsholytrinity.org.
New concerts
Crystal Gayle: 7:30 p.m. March 7 at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. $49-$59. kentstage.org.
Dark Side of the Moon: 7:30 p.m. April 6 at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. $25-$30. kentstage.org.
Taj Farrant: 7:30 p.m. June 15 at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. With Jazel Farrant & Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice. $35 in advance, $40 day of show. kentstage.org.
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Rolling Stones: 8 p.m. June 15 at Cleveland Browns Stadium, 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland. ticketmaster.com.
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Justin Timberlake: 7:30 p.m. July 7 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland. rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
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Billy Joel and Rod Stewart: 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at Cleveland Browns Stadium, 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland. ticketmaster.com.
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This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Things to do in Akron this weekend: Cleveland Great Big Home and Garden Show
