Dyngus Day The 15th annual Dyngus Day celebration in Cleveland is set for the Monday after Easter. Dyngus Day, also known as Wet Monday, is a traditional Polish holiday that celebrates the end of the Lenten season. Live music, polka, Polish food and more will be a part of the festivities, with several local bars and restaurants hosting events to celebrate. Gordon Square Arts District and around Cleveland, 5400 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., April 21. clevelanddyngus.com Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami CF Cleveland will host a show-stopping MLS matchup between the Columbus Crew and Inter Miami CF, including Miami’s star player Lionel Messi. Tickets start at $180. 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland. 4:30 p.m., April 19. huntingtonbankfield.com Cavaliers playoffs The Cavs kick off the NBA playoff season at home on Sunday. Game time and their opponent has yet to be announced. Rocket Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland. April 20. nba.com/cavaliers/ Alton Brown Live: Last Bite Celebrity chef Alton Brown is bringing his Last Bite tour to Cleveland’s Playhouse Square next week. The culinary variety show will include insight into his career, cooking tips and fun musical moments. Tickets start at $25. KeyBank State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 8 p.m., April 23. playhousesquare.org Guardians vs. Yankees The Guardians take on the New York Yankees at home for three nights in a row next week. Tuesday’s game marks a Bark in the Park theme night where fans can brings their dogs to the game. Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland. 6:10 p.m., April 21-22; 1:10 p.m., April 23. mlb.com/guardians Bach’s Easter Oratorio The Cleveland Orchestra will offer three performances of Bach’s Easter Oratorio ahead of Sunday’s holiday. Bernard Labadie is conducting the performance after his all-Mozart program in 2022-2023. Tickets start at $19. Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 7:30 p.m., April 17-18; 8 p.m., April 19. clevelandorchestra.com Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival is the largest Indian classical music festival outside of India that’s celebrating its 45th year in 2025. The 12-day festival kicked off on April 16 with several events and competitions planned. Individual program passes start at $15. Music Building at Cleveland State University, 2001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Through April 27. aradhana.org Malibu’s Dreamhouse – Mean Girls Edition Malibu Peruu hosts a Mean Girls-themed drag performance at Twist Social Club. Special guests Stella Damiana and Heavens Favorite Angel will also perform. No cover charge. Twist Social Club, 11633 Clifton Blvd., Cleveland . 10 p.m., April 17 . twistsocialclub.com Are You Garbage ‘Back on the Block Tour’ Hilarities will host Kevin Ryan and H. Foley for a Cleveland Are You Garbage comedy show. Tickets start at $30. Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, 2035 E. 4th St., Cleveland. 7 p.m., April 17. hilarities.com Tower City Eggstravaganza Tower City will host a one-day-only event on Saturday featuring Easter crafts, live shows, mini golf, a bounce house and more. The Spring Garden scene featuring Easter-inspired décor will be open through May 11, but it is closed on Easter Sunday. Tower City Center, 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland. Noon to 6 p.m., April 19. towercitycenter.com Italian Film Festival USA - Cleveland Enjoy recent Italian films and shorts at Strosacker Auditorium on the campus of Case Western Reserve University. Free admission. See site for titles and showtimes. 11055 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 7 p.m., April 14 & April 16. 9 p.m., April 14. italianfilmfests.org/cleveland.html Jova Lynne “Convergence” & Hanna Bates “Aggregate” Two unique visual artists working magic with the natural and material worlds, each in their own unique ways. Interconnectedness is the thread hanging these exhibitions together. Various times, through April 28. Sculpture Center, 12210 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. sculpturecenter.org |
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‘Shucked’ Tony Award-winning musical Shucked makes its debut at Connor Palace on Tuesday. The small-town comedy about corn show runs through early May with tickets starting at $30. Connor Palace, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 7:30 p.m., April 22-23; Shows through May 9. playhousesquare.org Whose Live Anyway? Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, Ryan Stiles and Joel Murray will bring the live show inspired by Whose Line Is It Anyway? to Playhouse Square. Whose Live Anyway features improv comedy and musical performances. Tickets start at $45. KeyBank State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 8 p.m., April 19. playhousesquare.org Jeff Arcuri: Whole Wide World Tour Known for appearances on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and Comedy Central’s “Roast Battle,” Jeff Arcuri brings his renowned comedy show to Playhouse Square. Tickets start at $39. Connor Palace, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 7 p.m., April 19. playhousesquare.org Marlon Wayans ‘Wild Child’ tour Multi-hyphenate Marlon Wayans brings his Wild Child stand-up comedy tour to Goodyear Theater this weekend. Tickets start at $40. Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. 8 p.m., April 19. goodyeartheater.com Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt Akron Zoo’s annual egg hunt. Collected eggs can be turned in for goody bags. Zoo admission, a craft and photos with the Easter Bunny are also included. The zoo will host a sensory-friendly Zoothing egg hunt location. Tickets are $18 for egg hunters and $10 for non-member observers. Akron Zoo member observers are free. 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. 8:30 - 10 a.m., April 19. akronzoo.org/egg-stra-wild-egg-hunt Spring Egg Hunt at Cleveland Botanical Garden The Cleveland Botanical Garden hosts its annual Spring Egg Hunt this weekend. The hunt takes place all morning with ecologically-friendly seed bomb eggs with candy prizes. Tickets start at $20. Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland. 9 a.m. to noon, April 19. holdenfg.org Akron RubberDucks vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels The RubberDucks kick off a six-game series at home against the Richmond Flying Squirrels on Tuesday. T-shirt Tuesday and Paws & Claws on Wednesday are two fun promotions for the evening games. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 6:35 p.m., April 22-23. milb.com/akron Lake County Captains vs. Great Lakes Loons The Lake County Captains take on the Great Lakes Loons at home next week. Tuesday is Community Champions Night for plumbers while Wednesday is Game Show Night. Classic Auto Group Park, 35300 Vine St., Eastlake. 6:35 p.m. April 22-23. milb.com/lake-county Flanagan’s Wake Take an imagined skip “across the pond” to a fictional Irish town for an interactive improv comedy show! With the audience dictating the direction of the story, “Flanagan’s Wake” is one of the most successful and longest-running improv comedy shows in Cleveland theater history! Tickets $36. Kennedy’s Cabaret, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 26. playhousesquare.org/events/detail/flanagans-wake-3 Quilts 2025 Lake Metroparks Farmpark presents its 2025 quilt show featuring 200 pieces of work on display. See site for details on workshops and vendor days. Included in Farmpark admission. 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd. (Rt. 6), Kirtland. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through April 27. goto.lakemetroparks.com/quilts-2025 The Nature of Healing This group art exhibition features 30+ local artists, co-curated with (and presented by) Deep Roots Gallery. Grief, mental health and utilizing green spaces as healing spaces in the community are covered; workshops and panels are baked in (registration required). Through mid-May. Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland. holdenfg.org Print Media Spotlight Exhibition: Meryl Engler and Rita Montlack A two-woman exhibition featuring Meryl Engler and Rita Montlack, highlighting their artistic voices through enchanting woodcut prints, photography and installations. On view through Saturday, April 26. 1300 West 78th St., Suite 200, Cleveland. hedgeartgallery.com |
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FOOD & DRINK Easter Brunch at BrewDog Cleveland The Easter bunny will make an appearance at BrewDog’s Easter brunch and egg hunt. $35 per person includes access to the buffet, egg hunt and photo opportunities. BrewDog Cleveland, 1956 Carter Road, Cleveland. Noon to 3 p.m., April 20. drink.brewdog.com/usa/cleveland Easter Brunch Buffet at In The Weeds In The Weeds is offering a massive Easter brunch with everything you could crave during the holiday. The menu includes bagels and lox, shrimp, short rib pot pies, Belgian waffle bar and more. $50 per adult and $20 for kids ages 4 to 12. An open bar for cocktails and Easter egg hunt for kids are also available. In The Weeds, 13570 Ridge Road, North Royalton. 10:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., April 20. intheweedscle.com Wake n’ Bake Brunch at The Winchester The Winchester Music Tavern will host a 4/20-themed brunch on Sunday with stoner jams. No covers; food and drink specials are available. The Winchester Music Tavern, 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood. 11 a.m., April 20. thewinchestermusictavern.com Easter Buffet at Hofbrauhaus Cleveland Hofbrauhaus Cleveland is hosting an Easter buffet for Sunday brunch and dinner with all of the fixings. The Easter bunny will be available for photos and egg hunts will be every two hours starting at 10:30 a.m. Brunch is $43 for adults, $35 for seniors and $15 for kids ages 5 to 12. Hofbrauhaus Cleveland, 1550 Chester Ave., Cleveland. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 20. hofbrauhauscleveland.com Adult Easter Egg Hunt Over the weekend, Great Lakes Brewing Co. will host an Easter egg hunt for adults. Eggs are filled with treats like brewpub coupons, tour tickets and more aimed at beer lovers. Reservations recommended. Great Lakes Brewing Co., 2516 Market Ave., Cleveland. 11:30 a.m., April 19. greatlakesbrewing.com Bunny Hop Wine and Cocktail Trail Northeast Ohio’s Grand River Valley wine region is hosting a six-stop trail through April 30. Participants can stop by each of the four wineries, distillery and restaurant for two wine/cocktail samples with an appetizer or dessert for $8 per person. Grand River Valley wine region. Through April 30. grandrivercellars.com Bakery and Beer Pairing Great Lakes Brewing Company is teaming up with Leavened bakery for its latest Hop College event. The pairing includes four 5 oz. beers paired with four baked goods from Leavened. Tickets are $40. Great Lakes Brewing Co., 2516 Market Ave., Cleveland. 6:30 p.m., April 17. greatlakesbrewing.com Fish fry season It’s fish fry season at many non-profits across Northeast Ohio. Churches, VFW halls and other places are hosting dinners featuring everything from perch to pierogies. Times and dates vary based on location, but the churches and groups are located from Amherst to Willoughby. Fridays through Lent (Good Friday is April 18). It guide is updated weekly. READ MORE TOP PICKS |
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TV & MOVIES ‘Government Cheese’ David Oyelowo stars in a new quirky series for Apple TV+ called "Government Cheese." Set in 1969, Oyelowo plays Hampton Chambers, a man recently released from prison. Hampton returns home hoping to seamlessly reunite with his family but ends up having a harder time than he anticipated. Hampton believes his ticket to a better life is his invention of a self-sharpening power drill. "Government Cheese" premieres Wednesday. DETAILS ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ "Law & Order: Organized Crime" has moved to Peacock for its fifth season. Mariska Hargitay will guest star on the two-episode premiere, reuniting with her old partner, Detective Elliot Stabler, played by Christopher Meloni. Stabler now works in the NYPD Organized Crime Control Bureau, whose mission is to take down New York's modern day crime families and illegal enterprises. "Law & Order: Organized Crime" debuts Thursday. DETAILS ‘Boarders’ The Tubi comedy "Boarders" is back for a second season beginning Thursday. The coming-of-age series follows five Black inner-city teenagers attending an elite boarding school in London. While season one was about adjustment and fitting in, in season two the kids are thriving in their new world. Season One was "certified fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes. DETAILS ‘#1 Happy Family USA’ Ramy Youssef's new adult animation series "#1 Happy Family USA" comes to Prime Video. The show follows the Husseins, a well-intentioned immigrant Muslim family living in America. The Husseins just want to fit in and embrace American life. It's not an easy road, however, as the debut episode takes place on Sept. 10, 2001, one day before the 9/11 terror attacks. Youssef co-created and stars in the series. All eight episodes will be available on Thursday. DETAILS ‘The Rehearsal’ Nathan Fielder's "The Rehearsal" premieres its second season on Sunday, April 20 on Max. Season One showed us Fielder as a heightened version of himself, helping everyday people rehearse for uncomfortable life events both big and small. In Season Two, Fielder narrows in on the aviation industry, which has had a number of disasters and close calls in recent months. Fielder creates a fake airport and hires actors to interact with pilots in made-up scenarios. DETAILS ‘The Order’ If you're in the mood for a crackling 1970s-styled crime thriller, "The Order" is making its Hulu debut on Friday, April 18. Jude Law sports a mustache and an American accent to play an FBI agent who connects the dots between violent crimes arising in the Pacific Northwest in the early 1980s. The film, directed by Justin Kurzel, is based on a true story that culminated in one of the largest manhunts in FBI history as agents searched for Robert Jay Mathews (played by Nicholas Hoult), the leader of a white supremacist group committing armed robberies with plans to overthrow the government. DETAILS ‘Wolf Man’ Perhaps you're looking for more fantastical and less reality-based horror, in which case Peacock has "Wolf Man" starting Friday, April 18. The film stars Christopher Abbott as the unfortunate father and husband who, in trying to protect his family from a werewolf, turns into one. Julia Garner also stars in the film from Leigh Whannell. The streamer will also once again be home to Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" on Wednesday. DETAILS ‘Certain Women’ With a Kelly Reichardt film set for Cannes and Michelle Williams earning raves for "Dying for Sex," it's the perfect time to revisit one of their classic collaborations in "Certain Women," streaming on Paramount+ on Monday. It's a quiet, introspective film about women in a small Montana town (Williams, Kristen Stewart, Lily Gladstone and Laura Dern included) told in poignant vignettes. DETAILS |
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Davido Afrobeats have gone global, and the four-time Grammy nominated Nigerian superstar Davido is at least partially responsible. On Friday, he will release his fifth studio album, appropriately titled "5ive." It's stuffed with collaborations — YG Marley, Odumodublvck and Chike among them — and furthers his life-affirming worldwide pop. "I want to have it all/Still dey find my resolve," he sings on the single "Be There Still," atop percussive synths. "Na God dey bless me all the way/12 years, I'm still on top." DETAILS Julien Baker and Torres What happens when two innovative indie rockers partner up for a country album? Tenderness, at least in the case of boygenius' Julien Baker and Torres. Their first collaborative album, "Send a Prayer My Way," out Friday via the historic Matador Records, acts as a reclamation of their Southern roots, in some ways, and an energetic take on classic country in a few others. Affection is felt throughout. "I love you all of the ways," they harmonize on the single "Sugar in the Tank." "That I know how." DETAILS Remi Wolf Alt-pop artist Remi Wolf brings her The Big Ideas Tour to the Agora this weekend. She’s known for songs like “Photo ID” with Dominic Fike and “Cinderella.” Tickets start at $40. The Agora, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 8 p.m., April 19. agoracleveland.com Nektar Prog-rock veterans Nektar are stopping by the Beachland Ballroom as part of their “Mission to Mars” tour. Tickets start at $30 with a VIP experience available. Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. 7:30 p.m., April 17. beachlandballroom.com Wheatus 25th Anniversary Tour Wheatus will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a tour stop at Mahall’s. The alt-rock band will be supported by Rematch. Tickets start at $30. Mahall’s 20 Lanes, 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood. 7 p.m., April 18. mahalls20lanes.com Action/Adventure: Spring Fling 2025 Chicago heavy rockers Action/Adventure bring their Spring Fling 2025 tour to TempleLive Cleveland Masonic this weekend. Lemonbar will open the show in the Jester’s Lounge. Tickets start at $15. TempleLive Cleveland Masonic, 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 8 p.m., April 19. templelive.com Joywave: Here To Perform… Spring 2025 Indie/electronic group Joywave is returning to Cleveland for a show at Mahall’s on Saturday. Little Image will open the show and tickets start at $30. Mahall’s 20 Lanes, 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood. 7 p.m., April 19. mahalls20lanes.com Pool Kids Math Rock ensemble Pool Kids perform at the Grog Shop on Sunday. Insignificant Other, Annabel and Biitchseat will open the show. Tickets start at $18. The Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. 8 p.m., April 20. grogshop.gs Ty Segall Solo Acoustic Ty Segall will perform a solo acoustic set at the Beachland next week. He’ll be joined by Mikal Cronin for another solo set. Tickets start at $30. Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. 8 p.m., April 22. beachlandballroom.com |
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