Disney’s Aladdin at Playhouse Square Take a magic carpet ride to a whole new world. This touring Broadway musical tells the beloved Disney story of a street rat who wins the heart of a princess with the help from a manic but all-powerful genie. Tickets, $35-$129. Connor Palace, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Through March 12. DETAILS MAC Basketball Tournament Exciting college hoops action comes to Rocket Mortage FieldHouse as the top teams from the MAC conference look to punch their tickets to the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. Tickets start at $10. Through Mar. 11. DETAILS Starship featuring Mickey Thomas at MGM Northfield Park This classic American rock band is still going strong, performing ‘80s classics like “Sara,” “We Built This City” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.” Tickets start at $29.50. MGM Northfield, 10777 Northfield Rd. 8 p.m., Mar. 11. DETAILS Cleveland Orchestra performs Mozart’s Requiem Written on his deathbed and left unfinished, Mozart’s Requiem is often regarded as a masterpiece shrouded in mystery. Franz Welser-Möst conducts the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra in a performance of the piece for a program that also includes Strauss’ Metamorphosen. Tickets, $24-$122. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Through March 12. DETAILS Michael Rapaport at the Improv Actor, podcast host, provocateur and now standup comedian Michael Rapaport brings the laughs to Cleveland with four shows on the west bank of the Flats. Tickets, $37-$47. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland. Mar. 10-11. DETAILS Orchids Forever at Cleveland Botanical Garden With more than 3,000 flowers from all over the world, this annual celebration of the Orchid highlights the vibrant colors and uniqueness of what some call the most stunning flower on Earth. The show features over 100 different types of orchids. Tickets, $14-$20. 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland. Through Mar. 12. DETAILS |
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‘The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England’ Political insecurity hovers like an executioner’s blade over the Cleveland Museum of Art’s entertaining and timely exhibition on the Tudor reign in Renaissance England. If you loved The Crown and can’t get enough news about the royals, this show is for you. “The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England,’’ co-organized by the Cleveland museum with the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, opened on February 26 and is on view through May 14. With more than 90 objects from museums across Europe and the U.S., the exhibition is the first in the U.S. to address the evolution of the visual arts under the Tudors. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Timed tickets are free for members; $15 for adult nonmembers. DETAILS Cleveland All-Star Fitness Expo & Comedy Bash FirstEnergy Stadium is the site of this unique event, which combines a variety of fitness classes and wellness demonstrations in the morning followed by an entertaining program of live music and standup comedy in the evening. Comedian Steve Brown headlines. Tickets, $25-$75. 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mar. 11. DETAILS Hale Farm & Village Maple Sugar Festival Explore historical methods of making maple syrup through interactive activities , talks and more. Watch tree tappings and demonstrations in the sugar house. Tickets $15. Additional experiences available for additional cost. 2686 Oak Hill Rd, Bath. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mar. 10-11. DETAILS “PAW Patrol Live! Hereos Unite” at Playhouse Square You and your children’s favorite PAW Patrol characters come to life in this fun and engaging stage show that has Marshall, Liberty and their furry friends trying to save Robo Dog from Mayor Humdinger’s latest scheme. Tickets, $53.50-$148.50. KeyBank State Theatre, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Mar. 10-12. DETAILS Alonzo King LINES Ballet at Playhouse Square This San Francisco-based dance company celebrates its 40th anniversary with a performance of “Deep River,” a new work fused with Black spirituals that bends the lines between classical and contemporary ballet. Tickets, $25-$70. 1511 Euclid Ave. Mar. 11-12. DETAILS Disney Animation: Immersive Experience Feel the magic when you step inside some of your favorite animated Disney films. This one-of-a-kind experience at Lighthouse ArtSpace gives you a front-row seat at Simba’s presentation ceremony, sends you on a magic carpet ride with Aladdin and transports you to snowy Arendelle for a song by Elsa. Tickets start at $36. 850 E. 72nd St., Cleveland. Through May 29. DETAILS |
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FOOD & DINING Fish fry guide 2023: 80-plus places to go in Greater Cleveland If you’ve been craving a fish fry, Northeast Ohio is the place to be this time of year. Our weekly guide continues today and will be updated throughout Lent. The guide is for non-profit organizations only – churches, schools, scouts, VFW and other groups. It’s in alphabetical order by city. The last line of each entry is “fry time” so you can see the times, days and dates for the dinners. Note: Some places are not holding fish frys on Friday, March 17, which is St. Patrick’s Day. So plan accordingly. Good Friday is April 7. Easter is Sunday, April 9. READ MORE Black Door Tavern If you’re in the Grand River Valley for the 2023 Ice Wine Festival, beat the crowds by making dinner reservations. Black Door Tavern, which recently celebrated its first birthday, is a casual fine dining option. The small tavern offers creative and well-executed small plates including root beer-braised golden beets with boursin cheese and a sarsaparilla reduction, and fried pierogis with a bourbon-apple sauce, onions and crème fraiche. The pork belly lettuce wraps with ponzu cucumbers and carrots with green sriracha sauce are easy to share. Like any good speakeasy, there’s no sign. You’ll find the restaurant behind Red Eagle Distillery, 6202 South River Road West, Geneva. DETAILS Feel the Mojo in Cleveland Heights Watching Travis Kelce host “Saturday Night Live” this past weekend has gotten us thinking about the Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s hometown, Cleveland Heights. Michael Herschman’s Mojo world eats and drink is a mainstay in the heart of the city, and is truly a world affair, with seafood and meat dishes, small plates, great drinks and more. It’s equipped for dining in or eating out. Mojo is at 2196 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. DETAILS |
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TV & MOVIES Academy Awards The 95th Academy Awards are Sunday, March 12, which means time is running out for catching up on the nominees. The show, itself, can be streamed beginning at 8 p.m. on ABC.com and the ABC app, with authentication of a provider, as well as on Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV and FuboTV. Most nominees are streaming or available for digital rental. If you're already caught up on the features, many of the short films are worth catching, including Pamela Ribon's animated nominee, "My Year of Dicks," the Russian Arctic doc "Halout" and João Gonzalez's "Ice Merchants." Over on the Criterion Channel, the film series "Michelle Yeoh Kicks Ass" is streaming to honor the "Everything Everywhere All at Once" star and best-actress nominee. The series collects some of her highlights as an action star in Hong Kong, including "Yes, Madam!" (1985), "Royal Warriors" (1986) and the Ang Lee masterpiece "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (2000). DETAILS 'Scream 6' In “Scream VI,” meta may no longer be fresh, but that doesn’t make it less fun. Expect the killer to follow the rules of a franchise: everything is bigger and more elaborate, subvert the audience’s expectations, and nobody, not even legacy characters, is safe. READ MORE ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’ Does Idris Elba need James Bond when he's got John Luther? In "Luther: The Fallen Sun," Elba returns as the London homicide detective he's played across nearly a decade in the BBC crime series. "The Fallen Sun," Streaming Friday, March 10, on Netflix, Luther gets his first feature film treatment. In it, a serial killer (Andy Serkis) terrorizes London while Luther, framed for various crimes, sits behind bars. DETAILS ‘Chang Can Dunk’ The long tradition of Disney sports underdog movies gets a new entry in Jingyi Shao's "Chang Can Dunk," premiering Friday, March 10, on Disney+. Bloom Li stars as an often underestimated 16-year-old high-schooler with one mission: to dunk. DETAILS ‘Top Chef’ Bravo's "Top Chef" is expanding its scope with an all-star edition for its 20th season debuting Thursday. Winners and finalists from different "Top Chef" iterations will compete. Contestants represent Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and even Kentucky in season 20. Episodes were filmed in London, but the finale moved to Paris. It's the first time an entire "Top Chef" season has taken place abroad. DETAILS ‘School Spirits ‘ The new series "School Spirits" isn't about homecoming floats or high school mascots but instead is a YA mystery. It stars Peyton List ("Cobra Kai") as a teen who is stuck in limbo in the afterlife after her murder. She enlists help from other spirit friends to help track down her killer. The series is based on a graphic novel by siblings Megan and Nate Trinrud, due out in the fall. The eight-episode first season debuts March 9 on Paramount+. DETAILS ‘UnPrisoned’ Kerry Washington returns to TV in a half-hour comedy called "UnPrisoned" on Hulu. Created by author Tracy McMillan and based on her real life, Washington plays a single mom who works as a relationship therapist whose father (played by Delroy Lindo of "The Good Fight") moves in with her and her teenage son after he's released from prison. "UnPrisoned" premieres Friday, March 10. DETAILS |
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Miley Cyrus Miley Cyrus has earned ALL the flowers. The single, "Flowers," from her upcoming album has become the most streamed song in a single week in Spotify history and a chart topper on the Billboard Hot 100. It will be on "Endless Summer Vacation," arriving Friday, March 10, with contributions from Brandi Carlile and Sia. Recorded in Los Angeles and produced with Kid Harpoon, Greg Kurstin, Mike WiLL Made-It, and Tyler Johnson, Cyrus describes the album as her "love letter to LA." The I'm-fine-without-you single "Flowers" has been interpreted as a response song to Bruno Mars' "When I Was Your Man" and it was released on her ex-husband Liam Hemsworth's birthday. Fans can also check out Disney+'s original special event, "Miley Cyrus ‒ Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions)" premiering on March 10. DETAILS Death Cab for Cutie If you really liked "Asphalt Meadows" by Death Cab for Cutie, but think you might like it a little softer, you're in luck: "Asphalt Meadows (Acoustic)" is a new, stripped-down take on their critically acclaimed 10th studio album, which The New York Times praised, saying "the band brings its incisive, anguished writing to a particularly 2022 brand of existential angst." Fans of the band will also find a new song co-written by lead vocalist and guitarist Ben Gibbard as the theme song for Apple TV+ "Shrinking" starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford. DETAILS Want more concert & music picks? Cleveland.com's weekly virtual concert guide is HERE Cleveland.com's weekly new music guide is HERE |
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