Skiing at Boston Mills Schuss down the slopes of Greater Cleveland’s largest ski resort, now in its 60th season. Three runs and three chair lifts are currently open. Lessons and rentals available. Lift tickets $24-$55. 7100 Riverview Rd., Peninsula. Open daily. DETAILS Tobogganing at the Chalet Find your thrill in the chill at the Cleveland Metroparks’ Mill Stream Run Reservation in Strongsville, tobogganing on one of two 700-foot refrigerated ice chutes. Reservations required. Tickets $13-$15. 16200 Valley Pkwy, Strongsville. Through Feb. 25 (weather permitting). DETAILS The Rink at Wade Oval You don’t have to be an aspiring Olympic figure skater to have fun at this ice skating rink in the heart of the museum district in University Circle. It’s all about having fun and making memories. Admission with skate rentals $5-$10. Wade Oval Dr., Cleveland. Through Feb. 25. DETAILS Sports at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Cheer on your favorite teams this weekend as the Cavaliers battle the Washington Wizards on Friday and then face rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. The Cleveland Monsters take the ice on Saturday for an AHL matchup against the Rochester Americans. Cavs tickets start at $14. Monsters tickets start at $10. 1 Center Court, Cleveland. Jan. 5-7. DETAILS Flanagan’s Wake One of the longest-running plays in Cleveland theater history returns for its annual engagement at Playhouse Square. Centering on an Irish wake, this hilarious show relies heavily on audience interaction, ensuring that no two performances are alike. Tickets $29. Kennedy’s Cabaret, 1621 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Weekends through Apr. 29. DETAILS Champions of Magic One of the world’s biggest touring illusion shows comes to Playhouse Square to mesmerize magic fans. Once dubbed “The Avengers of Magic,” the Champions Of Magic will perform a daring escape from Houdini’s water torture cell, levitate high above the stage and attempt a finale that defies description, among many other tricks. Tickets $55-$135. Mimi Ohio Theatre, 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Jan. 5-7. DETAILS |
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Mummies of the World: The Exhibition Now in its final weeks, this never-before-seen collection on display at Playhouse Square showcases naturally and intentionally preserved mummies from ancient Egypt and places and time periods closer to home, too. It’s an exhibit 4,500 years in the making! Tickets $17.95-$19.95. Corner Gallery, 1305 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Through Jan. 28. DETAILS Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees Exhibit You’ve seen the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on television, now get to know the the latest class in this brand-new exhibit. The collection includes exclusive artifacts tracing the incredible music careers of Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, Chaka Khan and more. Tickets $25-$35. Cleveland residents get in free with proof of residency. 1100 E. 9th St., Cleveland. Open daily. DETAILS 50 First Jokes A Cleveland comedy New Year’s tradition returns to Hilarities inside Pickwick & Frolic as 50 veteran and up-and-coming comics premiere their best new jokes of 2024. You’ll laugh till it hurts. Tickets $10. 2035 E. 4th St., Cleveland. 7 p.m., Jan. 7. DETAILS Degas and the Laundress: Women, Work, and Impressionism Check your preconceived notions of French Impressionism at the door of this special exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The collection of paintings, drawings and prints explores how Edgar Degas and other artists depicted working-class Parisian laundresses during the late 19th century. Timed entry required. Non-member tickets $12-$15. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Through Jan. 14. DETAILS Related: Cleveland Museum of Art explores gritty side of Impressionism in ‘Degas and the Laundress’ Ian Maksin: Cello for Peace Tour World-renowned cellist and composer Ian Maksin brings his message of peace and unity to the Maltz Performing Arts Center, performing music from his latest album “Amor Renatus,” plus love songs in Arabic and Hebrew, Farsi and Ladino, Turkish and Armenian, Ukrainian and Russian. A portion of the proceeds go towards humanitarian relief funds that help civilians in areas affected by war. Tickets $22.50-$52.50. 7:30 p.m., Jan. 6. 1855 Ansel Rd., Cleveland. DETAILS Palestine Children’s Relief Fund Benefit Concert Cleveland hip hop group Muamin Collective and local punk scene legend Obnox headline this concert at the Happy Dog benefitting the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund. The bill also includes Marcus Smith, Malik X, Fox Ears and Omar Kurdi. Tickets $15. 5801 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. 8 p.m., Jan. 6. DETAILS |
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FOOD & DINING Momocho Mod Mex modernizes Mexican food Momocho Mod Mex, 1835 Fulton Road, Cleveland, makes Mexican Food fun. The Ohio City restaurant has a modern interpretation of south of the border favorites. Having trouble choosing a margarita? Go for a flight and choose your top three of the nine offered. Ditto with the guacamole; the flight offers three of six. The Machaca taquito meat -- coffee and ancho braised beef brisket and queso fresco --comes with six small tortillas. The generous serving leaves enough meat to fill six more. While the décor – vintage Mexican wrestler prints – is a little unsettling, the food is tasteful. DETAILS ‘Dine Drink CLE’ offers lively guide to restaurant, bar scenes Get the latest news about Cleveland’s restaurant and bar scene in the new weekly "Dine Drink CLE" newsletter. With the latest on openings, closings, tastings and other events, plus recommendations, features and guides from our team of writers and critics. SUBSCRIBE |
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TV & MOVIES ‘Society of the Snow’ Director J.A. Bayona knows his way around an agonizing survival story. In 2012, he gave audiences a harrowing look at a family's experience during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and now he's back with "Society of the Snow," about the Uruguayan Air Force Flight that crashed in the Andes mountains in 1972. The disaster has been recounted and studied in many books and movies over the years, including Frank Marshall's 1993 film "Alive." But Bayona was inspired to take another look after reading Pablo Vierci's "Society of the Snow." Bayona has said that he wanted to tell the stories not only of the survivors but of those who didn't, in a "documentary style." The Spanish-language film was selected to represent Spain in the Oscars and has been shortlisted for best international film. "Society of the Snow" begins streaming on Netflix on Jan. 4. DETAILS 'Good Grief' Netflix also has Dan Levy's directorial debut, "Good Grief" coming on Jan. 5. Levy, who also wrote, co-stars alongside Luke Evans, Ruth Negga and Himesh Patel as a widower who has recently lost his husband and takes his friends to Paris for some soul-searching. DETAILS ‘Night Court’ Season one of NBC's rebooted "Night Court" ended on a cliffhanger, with the return of original series regular Marsha Warfield in an unexpected spot. Season two, which launches this week on the network and Peacock, picks up where last season left off. The rebooted show stars series original John Larroquette and Melissa Rauch as the new night court judge. DETAILS Fox game shows Fox is adding some new game shows to its roster in the new year. Rob Lowe executive produces and hosts a new trivia show called "The Floor" beginning Jan. 2 while Anthony Anderson and his mother Doris Bowman co-host the musical "We Are Family" beginning Jan. 3. The latter was originally intended to star Jamie Foxx and his daughter Corinne but the Oscar winner, who experienced an undisclosed medical condition in 2023, will now executive produce. Both shows will also stream on Hulu. DETAILS ‘Only Murders in the Building ‘ The acclaimed Hulu series "Only Murders in the Building" comes to broadcast television in early 2024. The comedy whodunit stars Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez as neighbors in a posh New York apartment building who start their own true crime podcast after another resident is murdered. The first three episodes of season one began airing on ABC on Tuesday, Jan. 2. DETAILS Criterion Channel The Criterion Channel has several treats for January, including a series on cat movies (from "That Darn Cat" to "Inside Llewyn Davis"), an ode to Ava Gardner (including "The Barefoot Contessa" and "Pandora and the Flying Dutchman") but perhaps the most January of all the collections is James Gray's New York. The films include his 1994 debut "Little Odessa," in which Tim Roth plays a hit man who has come back to Brighton Beach and the intoxicating romance "Two Lovers," with Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow as the beguiling Michelle. And if that wasn't enough Joaquin for you, they'll have "The Yards," "We Own the Night" and "The Immigrant" as well. DETAILS |
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Free Weekend at Grog Shop Kick off the new year with a weekend of live music at one of Cleveland’s favorite dive bars/concert venues. The free shows begin Thursday night and continue through Sunday. Performers include Youth Pallet, Non Bruises, Pillärs, he 3rd Pyramid Band, Madstarr and more. Free. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. Jan. 4-7. DETAILS Related: Grog Shop hosts Free Weekend of live music featuring 17 Ohio artists Elvis Birthday Week Bash In celebration of what would’ve been Elvis Presley’s 89th birthday on Jan. 8, the Elvis Birthday Bash Band takes the stage Friday at the Beachland Ballroom for a set that should thrill Elvis fans. Mark Gamsjager and The Lustre Kings lead the all-star combo. Whiskey Daredevils open. Tickets $15-$17. 15711 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland. 8 p.m., Jan. 5. DETAILS Drixy Indie singer-songwriter Drixy brings his unique, sentimental and relatable sound to Mahall’s for an all-ages show. Stephen Babcock opens. Tickets $15. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood. 7 p.m., Jan. 6. DETAILS Mania: The ABBA Tribute From London’s West End, the original ABBA tribute concert comes to MGM Northfield Park. Celebrating its 50th year, this show has become known as one of the most authentic and fun ABBA-like experiences in the world. Expect to hear all your favorites including “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Waterloo” and many, many more. 21 & over only. Tickets start at $24.50. 10777 Northfield Rd., Northfield. 8 p.m., Jan. 5. DETAILS Moody Blues Tribute by Time Traveller America’s No. 1 Moody Blues tribute band is coming to the Music Box in the Flats. Cleveland-based Time Traveller traces the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers’ evolution from their early sound to their signature brand of symphonic rock. Tickets $20-$25. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland. 8 p.m., Jan. 5. DETAILS |
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