Beyoncé Fan Day This ain’t Texas, ain’t no hold ‘em, so head to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to celebrate the release of Queen Bey’s new album, “Act II: Cowboy Carter.” Check out Beyoncé artifacts, watch music videos and take photos while her music blasts throughout the museum. Admission $25-$35. 1100 E 9th St., Cleveland. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., March 29. DETAILS Blackberry Smoke These popular country rockers bring their “Be Right Here” tour to the historic Masonic Cleveland Temple for a night of hits, including “Pretty Little Lie,” “One Horse Town,” “Ain’t Much Left Of Me” and more. Tickets start at $39. 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 8 p.m., March 29. DETAILS Related: Blackberry Smoke soldiers on after drummer’s deathCavaliers vs. 76ers Join the Cavs for Noche Latina as the team hosts Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers. Festivities include a tribute to former Cavaliers player Butch Lee, the NBA’s First Puerto Rican and Latin-American Player, and a 50/50 raffle benefitting Cleveland’s Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center. Tickets start at $36. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. 7:30 p.m., March 29. DETAILS “The Merry Wives of Windsor” Great Lakes Theater goes back to its Shakespearean roots with one of the Bard’s most raucous comedies, as a sleazy con artist meets his match in a pair of wealthy married ladies. Tickets $15-$84. 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland. Now through April 7. DETAILS Ferrari: The Essence of Italian Design This is the final weekend to see more than a dozen classic Ferraris at the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum in University Circle. The display includes a 330 Spyder from the 1960s, a 308 GTS from “Magnum P.I.” and the ultimate sports car, the Testarossa. Admission $8-$15. 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland. Now through March 30. DETAILS Cleveland Browns: A Legacy Unleashed This limited exhibition celebrates the rich history of the Cleveland Browns with artifacts, special displays and player appearances. Learn about the franchise’s eight championships, 18 Hall of Famers and trailblazing founder, Paul Brown. Former Browns running back Gregg Pruitt will be on hand Friday and Saturday to meet fans, take photos and sign autographs. Admission $36.50-$43.50. Player appearances require a separate fee. 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton. Now through April 21. DETAILS Total Eclipse in the Flats Help solve a crime and enjoy a delicious meal as Music Box Supper Club hosts an eclipse-themed murder mystery dinner party. Tickets $20-$25. Dinner optional for an additional charge. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland. 8 p.m., March 30. DETAILS Total Eclipse Night with the Cleveland Monsters Cleveland’s professional hockey team is celebrating next week’s total solar eclipse at Saturday’s game against the Rochester Americans. Each fan will receive a Total Solar Eclipse Survival Pack, which includes a pair of Monsters eclipse glasses and a commemorative T-shirt. Tickets start at $10. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. 3 p.m., March 30. DETAILS |
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Monet in Focus This special exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art showcases five exquisite paintings by French Impressionist Claude Monet created during the tail end of his career, including three works on loan from the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris. Free. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. March 31–Aug. 11. DETAILS “It Happened It Atlanta” From Cleveland playwright Michael Oatman, the final production of Karamu House’s 2023-24 season focuses on four college friends who come together for their 20-year reunion and confront their secrets during an alcohol and weed-infused card game. Tickets $35-$45. 2355 E. 89th St., Cleveland. Now through March 30. DETAILS EGGstravaganza at Tower City Bring your peeps for an eggstraordinary time as Tower City Center is transformed into an Easter wonderland with a bunny petting zoo, stage shows, games, peep mocktails, a play area and more. Free. 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland. Noon-6 p.m., March 30. DETAILS Rickey Smiley Comedian and radio personality Rickey Smiley brings his live show to MGM Northfield Park for a memorable evening of laughs. Ages 21 & over only. Tickets start at $39. 10777 Northfield Rd., Northfield. 8 p.m., March 29. DETAILS Ari Shaffir Best known for his appearances on “The Joe Rogan Experience” and his own podcast, comedian Ari Shaffir brings his standup act to Hilarities at Pickwick & Frolic for one night only. His 2022 special “Jew,” which pokes fun at his Jewish upbringing and religion in general, received critical acclaim. Tickets $35-$45. 2035 E. 4th St., Cleveland. 7 & 9:30 p.m., April 2. DETAILS Quilts 2024 Lake Metroparks Farmpark is presenting its 2024 quilt show with more than 200 pieces of work on display. Quilts from both local and regional artists will be on display. 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd. (Rt. 6), Kirtland March 22 through April 28. DETAILS |
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FOOD & DRINK Grand River Valley Ice Wine Festival This is the final weekend to sample the ice wines at seven Grand River Valley wineries — Debonné Vineyards, Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant, Laurello Vineyards, South River Vineyards, Cask 307 Winery and Red Eagle Distillery — for a special price of $10. Each stop includes an appetizer and festival glass. Various wineries. Noon to 5 p.m. through March 30. DETAILS Maxi’s Bistro, Little Italy Maxi’s Bistro in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood has proper Italian décor and menu. Food includes calamari, fresh mozzarella and, yes, tripe stew. You’ll find all the pastas and pizzas as well as picattas, marsalas and more. Nothing beats the pappardelle Bolognese for comfort food. The light tomato sauce is made the traditional way, with pork, beef and pancetta, then topped with parmesan cheese. Best of all, the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. It’s convenient before or after a visit to museums, the orchestra and more. Maxi’s Bistro is at 12113 Mayfield Road, Cleveland. DETAILS Pinstripes Pinstripes in Pinecrest in Orange Village has the three Bs going for it – bistro, bocce and bowling. Get your body moving a bit then reax over drinks or a bite. (Who doesn’t like pigs in a blanket as a nosh?) Choose from wood-fired pizzas, salads, soups, pasta and more. Pinstripes is at 111 Park Ave., Suite 105, Orange Village. READ MORE Malley’s creating special eclipse treat Malley’s Chocolates is getting into the eclipse mood and is planning to release “Eclipse Ahoy” candy for the celestial event. It will be available starting March 25. READ MORE |
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TV & MOVIES ‘The Beautiful Game’ Bill Nighy leads a charming crowd-pleaser on Netflix, "The Beautiful Game," in which he plays an English soccer (sorry, football) manager taking a team to the Homeless World Cup in Rome. Michael Ward co-stars as an especially talented player, Vinny, who reluctantly joins the team. New to housing insecurity, he feels above his teammates and the circus of the games at first. The story, written by Frank Cottrell-Boyce and directed by Thea Sharrock is loosely inspired by the real thing (Cottrell-Boyce worked with the Homeless World Cup Foundation to develop the characters) but at heart is very much a movie, tidy and feel-good in the vein of "Ted Lasso" – perhaps what "Next Goal Wins" wanted to be. It starts streaming on Friday, March 29. DETAILS ‘STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces’ Oscar-winning documentarian Morgan Neville dives into the life of a personal idol, Steve Martin, in "STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces," coming to Apple TV+ on Friday, March 29. Neville ("Won't You Be My Neighbor") essentially created two different movies, one about Martin's beginnings and one about the present. Martin has told his story many times, but the Neville movies offer unprecedented access to him reflecting on successes, failures and finding happiness. He assures viewers that they can be watched in any order. And yes, there will be banjos. DETAILS ‘Madu’ This week is all about affirmation and inspiration in streaming movies, apparently, and Disney+ has its own submission with "Madu." It's about a 12-year-old Nigerian boy who leaves home to study ballet at a prestigious school in England for seven years. If this sounds vaguely familiar it's likely because at age 11, Anthony Madu went viral online with a 44-second video of him dancing shoeless in the mud and rain in Lagos. It got the attention of the national media and the likes of Cynthia Erivo and Viola Davis and put him on the path you see in the film. "Madu" begins streaming on Friday, March 29. DETAILS ‘Testament: The Story of Moses’ In time for Easter Sunday, Netflix offers a new docudrama in the faith-based genre with "Testament: The Story of Moses." It follows the Biblical story of Moses and his journey from Egyptian prince to being given the Ten Commandments by God. He also went from an outcast to a liberator. Charles Dance narrates and Avi Azulay plays Moses, and the three-parts also features interviews with religion experts. "Testament" premiered Wednesday. DETAILS ‘Time’ BritBox offers the second season of the British prison drama "Time." If you missed season one, it's OK, because "Time" is an anthology series. Season two stars Jodie Whittaker of "Doctor Who" and "Broadchurch" along with Bella Ramsey from "The Last of Us." Whittaker, Ramsey and Tamara Lawrence play three women who meet on their first day in prison. "Time" premiered Wednesday. DETAILS ‘We Were the Lucky Ones ‘ A new limited drama series on "Hulu" called "We Were the Lucky Ones" follows the members of the Kurc family, who get separated during World War II after the Nazi's invaded Poland. It's based on a book by Georgia Hunter who discovered her own Jewish ancestry and that her grandfather was actually a Holocaust survivor while writing a report for school. The series stars Logan Lerman as her grandfather Addy and Joey King as his sister. The family's love, resilience and survival is one of hope and optimism. "We Were the Lucky Ones" debuts Thursday. DETAILS ‘The Baxters’ Prime Video introduces "The Baxters" on Thursday. The Christian-based series stars Roma Downey and Ted McGinley as John and Elizabeth Baxter, who have five adult children. The family's faith is tested when one of the Baxter daughters learns her husband has had an affair. It's based on a book series by Christian author Karen Kingsbury. Cassidy Gifford (daughter Frank Gifford and Kathy Lee Gifford) also plays one of the Baxter daughters. DETAILS ‘Parish’ Beloved for playing Gus Fring on "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," Giancarlo Esposito executive produces and stars in his own series called "Parish" for AMC. Esposito plays Gracian "Gray" Parish, who is drawn back into the crime world after a family tragedy. "Parish" is a passion project for Esposito, who worked to get it developed for eight years. Skeet Ulrich co-stars and Bradley Whitford has a recurring role. "Parish" is based on a BBC One show called "The Driver" and debuts Sunday, March 31 on AMC and AMC+. DETAILS ‘Renegade Nell’ Louise Harland stars in the Disney+ series "Renegade Nell" as Nellie Jackson, an 18th century swashbuckling cockney who outwits and survives robbers and barons, and even beats a murder charge. She's assisted by a protective sprite played by "Ted Lasso's" Nick Mohammed. The eight-episode drama premieres Friday, March 29. DETAILS |
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Adam Ant If you were more of a new wave fan during the ‘80s, Adam Ant is bringing his unmistakable brand of music to Akron’s Goodyear Theater on Saturday. The English Beat opens. Tickets $55-$75. 1201 E Market St., Akron. 8 p.m., March 30. DETAILS Related: Adam Ant’s still ready to ‘Stand and Deliver’ as he nears 70 Colin Hay Who can it be now? Why it’s Colin Hay! The lead singer of the seminal 1980s band, Men at Work, performs songs from his latest solo album plus many of Men at Work’s biggest hits at the Kent Stage on Friday. Tickets $67-$82. 175 East Main St., Kent. 6:30 p.m., March 29. DETAILS The Taylor Party: The TS Dance Party Make the friendship bracelets, dress in your favorite Eras outfit and go to the House of Blues Cleveland for the ultimate Taylor Swift-inspired dance party. Ages 21 & over only. Tickets $27.50. 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 8 p.m., March 29. DETAILS Beyonce This ain't a country album, it's a Beyoncé album. At least, that phrase was briefly projected onto the exterior of some of New York City's most famous museums, the Guggenheim, Whitney, New Museum, and the Museum of Arts and Design, in the week leading up to her highly anticipated new album, "Act ll: Cowboy Carter." The album was first announced last month, after a Verizon commercial starring Beyoncé aired during the Super Bowl ended with the superstar saying, "They ready, drop the new music." A cryptic Instagram tease later, and Bey surprise release two singles, the country stomp "Texas Hold 'Em," and the soulful slow burn "16 Carriages." It's not new territory for Beyoncé, as anyone who remembers the track "Daddy Lessons" from her 2016 studio album "Lemonade" will remember, but it has opened up new territory. A few weeks ago, the superstar singer became the first Black woman to top Billboard's country music chart. The album drops Friday, March 29. DETAILS Sheryl Crow Also on Bey Day (or however the culture has decided to describe the unofficial holiday), Sheryl Crow will release "Evolution," her 12th studio album and first in half a decade. After 2019's "Threads" was released, Crow said she would not release another full-length. Time changes things, as any artist will let you know, and it's a great thing. One listen of her cover of Peter Gabriel's 1992 track "Digging in the Dirt," recorded with Gabriel, guarantees it. DETAILS Sum 41 Bid farewell to Sum 41, the playful pop-punk band from Canada known for their raucous hits "In Too Deep" and "Fat Lip." The band's final album, "Heaven :x: Hell," releases Friday, March 29. They're going out with an explosion – their enthusiastic rock never missing a beat — but it is an end to an era, nonetheless. Was lead single "Landmines" written in 2023 or 2001? Who knows – palm-muted power chords hit just as hard now as they did then. DETAILS J-Hope With members of the K-pop group BTS currently participating in South Korea's mandatory military service, it's hard not to miss them. But there is a balm: an Amazon Prime docuseries about member J-Hope titled "Hope on the Street." The show follows J-Hope's story — can't miss viewing for the superfans in your life. DETAILS |
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