Things to do this weekend: John Oliver at the Civic, Cleveland Boat Show at I-X Center

Akron Beacon Journal
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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:

Cleveland Boat Show at I-X Center

Thursday through Sunday at I-X Center, 1 I-X Center Drive, Cleveland. Hundreds of boats and over 300 booths. Online tickets are $18 for visitors 7 or older or a family four-pack for $60. Tickets at the door are $20 for visitors 7 or older or $15 for seniors and military. Children 6 or younger are free. clevelandboatshow.com,

John Oliver at the Akron Civic Theatre

7:30 p.m. Sunday at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. $64.50-$124.50. Rescheduled from Oct. 11. All tickets for canceled Oct. 11 show will be honored. akroncivic.com.

Cleveland Cavaliers home games for January

All games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland.

  • 7 p.m., Jan. 29 vs. Los Angeles Clippers

  • 7 p.m., Jan. 31 vs. Detroit Pistons

Here are other events in the area through this weekend into the following weekend:

Beatles Brunch with The Sunrise Jones: Noon Sunday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.

Cleveland Polka Association - Lounge Party: doors open at Noon Sunday at the Holiday Inn, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence. Music by: Jody Maddie’s UpTown Sound from 1-5 p.m. Donation $14. Food and Beverages will be available. Please No outside food or beverages. Special Basket Raffles to benefit the Holy Family Home Health Care and Hospice. For more information, call Elaine at 216-496-0223 or Anna at 330-461-1772, www.cpapolkas.com.

Apollo’s Fire presents The Wandering Minstrels: 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.

Pete Cavano & Joe Hunter: 5 p.m. Sunday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.

Massillon Museum’s Brown Bag Lunch: 12:10 p.m. Tuesday at the Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E., Massillon. Doug Bort, founder and lead investigator of Odyssey Global Consulting, LLC, will talk about detecting art and cultural property crimes. 330-833-4061 or massillonmuseum.org. 

Jack Lutz + Temple Brothers: doors open at 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. With Rooftops, Unseen Keys and Seconds Away. $10. https://grogshop.gs/.

WELL: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.

Open Mic Night: 8 p.m. Wednesday at Funny Stop Comedy Club, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. https://www.funnystop.online/.

Yes Priestess presents Revival of the Mic: 7 p.m. Thursday at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N Main St., Akron. $10. https://jillysmusicroom.com/events-calendar/.

Hanging Johnny: doors open at 7 p.m. Thursday at The Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. With Grandview. $10. https://grogshop.gs/.

Leo’s Casino – Amazing Stories from Motown’s Outpost: 7 p.m. Thursday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.

Third Law Collective: 7 p.m. Thursday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.

Divergent Sounds: Anya Van Rose: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at The Auricle, 201 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. https://ci.ovationtix.com/35381/production/1169646.

Albert Lee Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.

Marv Connor & Friends: 8 p.m. Thursday at Funny Stop Comedy Club, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. https://www.funnystop.online/.

Jason Russell: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Funny Stop Comedy Club, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. https://www.funnystop.online/.

WFC 164 – Live Boxing: 7:30 p.m. Friday at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. https://www.ticketmaster.com/mgm-northfield-park-center-stage-tickets-northfield/venue/42085.

Soul Shake & The Eastside Horns: 8 p.m. Friday at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N Main St., Akron. $5-$10. https://jillysmusicroom.com/events-calendar/.

Stevie Wonder Night with The Reid Project: 8 p.m. Friday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.

Darren Frate Group: 8 p.m. Friday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.

Journey Tribute by E5C4P3: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.

Massillon Museum presents “In Another Life: A Tale of Love, Loss and Living” by Maria McDonald: Jan. 27 through March 17 in Studio M at the Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E. 330-833-4061 or visit massillonmuseum.org.

Main Street Kent “Snow Day”: 1-7 p.m. Saturday. Attendees will enjoy free entertainment, fun activities and delicious treats throughout the day. Head to the Hometown Bank Plaza for live music, outdoor fire pits and free s’mores. The Kent Jaycees and Talk On Speech & Occupational Therapy will have free games and crafts from 1-5 p.m. in the gazebo at W. Main St./Franklin Ave. and there will be a free polar putt putt activity in Acorn Plaza from 1-7 p.m. For full details about activity locations and times, go to https://mainstreetkent.org/event/snow-day/.

WFC 165 – Live Cage Fights: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. https://www.ticketmaster.com/mgm-northfield-park-center-stage-tickets-northfield/venue/42085.

Mac Saturn: doors open at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. $16 in advance, $18 day of show. https://grogshop.gs/.

Weasal Face - Ramones Tribute: 8 p.m. Saturday at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N Main St., Akron. With Missile Toe. $5-$10. https://jillysmusicroom.com/events-calendar/.

Moises Borges: 8 p.m. Saturday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.

St. Brigid’s Day Irish Brunch: Noon Jan. 28 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.

Zach Warren Quartet: 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.

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