Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic The Cavs will take on the Orlando Magic at home on Saturday in the first game of the best-of-seven opening round series of the NBA Playoffs. Game time TBD. Game 2 will also be at home this week but the date and time will be announced later by the NBA. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland. Saturday, April 20. DETAILS Taylor Swift Fan Day The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is hosting a Taylor Swift Fan Day on Friday in honor of the release of her latest album “The Tortured Poet’s Department”. A DJ, photo ops, friendship bracelet making and more. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., Cleveland. 10 a.m., April 19. DETAILS The Rite of Spring The Cleveland Orchestra will perform Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” with guest conductor Klaus Mäkelä Friday and Saturday at Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center. The show opens with Milhaud’s Le Boeuf sur le toit and includes a Gershwin’s Concerto in F, featuring by French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 7:30 p.m., April 19; 8 p.m., April 20. Tickets start at $40. DETAILS CIFF48 Streams The in-person run of the 48th Cleveland International Film Festival is in the books, having presented 140 feature-length films and 225 shorts (under 40 minutes) during its 11-day run at Playhouse Square. Buy you can still experience the festival online with CIFF48 Streams through April 21. Tickets for CIFF48 Streams screenings cost $12 for CIFF members and $14 for non-members. DETAILS Cleveland Guardians The Guardians will take on the Oakland Athletics this weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at home. Then, the Boston Red Sox will come to town for 6:10 p.m. games on Tuesday and Wednesday. Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland. 7:10 p.m., April 19; 6:10 p.m., April 20; 1:40 p.m., April 21; 6:10 p.m., April 23; 6:10 p.m., April 24. DETAILS Lou Gramm AllStars The Lou Gramm AllStars, led by famed Foreigner singer Lou Gramm, perform Saturday at the CarsonStrong Foundation’s Night of Hope Concert at the Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. 330-690-2307. READ MORE Related: Lou Gramm is ‘patiently waiting’ to see if Foreigner gets in the Rock Hall |
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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. Now through Aug. 11. DETAILS Related: Cleveland Museum of Art opens meditative mini-tribute to Monet with borrowed works from ParisSTOMP The all-ages show STOMP will perform Friday at Playhouse Square. The eight-member percussion troupe utilizes unconventional objects as a means to making music. Tickets start at $20. Connor Palace, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 7:30 p.m., April 19. DETAILS RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles is a psychedelic treat for the eyes that’s coming to KeyBank State Theatre this Friday. The show emphasizes the Fab Four’s Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour eras while also highlighting their biggest hits. Tickets start at $30. KeyBank State Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 8 p.m., April 19. DETAILS Third Fridays Art Walk 78th Street Studios hosts its monthly Third Fridays Art Walk this week. The majority of galleries, studios and other businesses housed in the building open up to the public for browsing and shopping. Plus, it’s free. 5 p.m., April 19. 1300 78th St., Cleveland. DETAILS Fayrewether Cleveland’s own Fayrewether is returning to House of Blues this weekend. The band is celebrating its 50th anniversary by having the original 1980s lineup perform. Tickets start at $25. House of Blues Cleveland, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 7 p.m., April 19. DETAILS 2024 Italian Film Festival Case Western Reserve University is hosting the 2024 Italian Film Festival USA of Cleveland with several screenings throughout the week. The films will be shown in Italian with English subtitles. Admission is free. Stosacker Auditorium, 10900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 7 p.m., April 22, April 24. DETAILS “Who’s Live Anyway?” Akron Civic Theatre is hosting “Who’s Live Anyway?,” a live performance of ABC’s popular “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” on Saturday. The live show features appearances from Ryan Stiles and Greg Proops, both from the ABC show, alongside Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray. Tickets start at $50. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7:30 p.m., April 20. DETAILS Cleveland Play House presents “Amadeus” Enjoy Peter Shaffer’s Tony Award-winning show focusing on the rivalry between composers Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Outcalt Theatre at Playhouse Square, Cleveland. Through April 28. DETAILS Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival Cleveland State University becomes home to the largest Indian classical music festivals outside of India, drawing participants and fans from around the world. Festival features traditional Indian dancers as well as vocalists and orchestral groups. Most events are free. Ticketed programs, $25-$40. Weekend pass available for $125. 2001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Through April 21. 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 28. DETAILS Related: Browns ‘Legacy Unleashed’ celebrates the 1964 and 1954 championships, The Kardiac Kids, and moreQuilts 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. Through April 28. DETAILS |
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FOOD & DRINK Chardon Restaurant Week Sixteen local restaurants are participating in Chardon Restaurant Week, through April 21. They are scattered around the town square and as far away as Brown Barn Tavern on Mayfield Road. READ MORE Cleveland International Wine Festival The Cleveland International Wine Festival is set for Saturday, April 20. Organizers say more than 100 wines will be available for tasting, plus there are multiple classes appropriate for wine beginners as well as established oenophiles. It’s at Landerhaven event center in Mayfield Heights. READ MORE The Rustic Grill sets dinner and a show The Rustic Grill at StoneWater is holding a special dinner and a show on Friday, April 19. A three-course English-inspired meal will be served as the Liverpool Lads, a Beatles tribute band, performs. READ MORE Cloak & Dagger Cloak & Dagger in Tremont is bar noir, like something out of Harry Potter. For adults. On weekends, the dark, moody interior fills with happy people eating creative vegan dishes and socializing in groups or couples. Reservations are almost mandatory as the limited dining space, even bar stools, fill up quickly. Craft cocktails go with small plates like masa hushpuppies, carrot tartare, spring pea bruschetta and more. Cloak & Dagger is at 2399 W. 11th St., Cleveland DETAILS |
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TV & MOVIES ‘Under the Bridge’ Fresh off her Oscar nomination, Lily Gladstone stars in a new limited series for Hulu called "Under the Bridge" with Riley Keough. Based on a true-crime novel by Rebecca Godfrey, "Under the Bridge" tells the story of the murder of Canadian teen Reena Virk in the late 1990s. Gladstone plays a police officer investigating the case and Keough plays Godfrey, who immersed herself in Virk's world to detail not only what happened, but the social and cultural implications surrounding her death. "Under the Bridge" premieres Wednesday on Hulu and is already garnering Emmy buzz for both Gladstone and Keough. READ MORE ‘Conan O'Brien Must Go ‘ Conan O'Brien loves to be the brunt of a joke and that's on full display in his new travel show "Conan O'Brien Must Go" for Max. Cameras follow the comedian as he visits countries like Ireland, Thailand, Argentina and Norway. When the series was announced last May, Max released the following quote from O'Brien, "My fans around the globe never asked me to visit them, so I did." "Conan O'Brien Must Go" debuts Thursday on Max. READ MORE ‘Big Mood ‘ "Bridgerton" star Nicola Coughlan leaves the Regency era and steps into the present starring in the British comedy "Big Mood" for Tubi. Coughlan plays Maggie, a young playwright with bipolar disorder who has decided to go off her meds to tap into her creativity. Maggie relies on her loyal best friend Eddie (Lydia West) to get her through her daily struggles, but their friendship is tested as Maggie's mental health deteriorates. "Big Mood" premieres Friday, April 19 on Tubi. READ MORE ‘The Spiderwick Chronicles ‘ The popular fantasy children's book series "The Spiderwick Chronicles" has been adapted for TV. The story follows teenage twins Simon and Jared and their older sister Mallory after they move to an old, family estate called Spiderwick, which is also inhabited by magical creatures. The show also stars Christian Slater, Joy Bryant and Jack Dylan Grazer. "The Spiderwick Chronicles" premieres on Roku Channel on Friday, April 19. READ MORE ‘Migration ‘ The cautious father (Kumail Nanjiani) of a family of ducks is coaxed into flying south for the winter in "Migration" (steaming Friday, April 19 on Peacock), the latest animation from Illumination, the maker of "Despicable Me" and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." Penned by "White Lotus" creator Mike White, "Migration" is another, albeit more kid-friendly examination of the pros and cons of an exotic vacation. In my review, I wrote that "Migration" "is vividly animated with warm cartoon tones that would do Daffy proud. But it never quite spreads its wings." With Elizabeth Banks, Danny DeVito, Carol Kane, Awkwafina and Keegan-Michael Key. READ MORE ‘Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver ‘ People tend to love or hate the films of Zack Snyder, the maker of brawny CGI extravaganzas like "Man of Steel," "Justice League" and "Army of the Dead." If you're the former, the arrival of "Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver" (Friday, April 19 on Netflix) is a date you've circled since the December debut of the first installment. Sofia Boutella and Djimon Hounsou lead the ensemble cast in Snyder's "Star War" riff space opera. READ MORE Criterion Channel If some films are laden and overstuffed, how about those that pass like a brief encounter? A new series streaming on the Criterion Channel asks: How much can happen in a night? The series collects some of the best films that transpire entirely from dusk 'til dawn. Evenings may pass in conversation ("My Dinner With Andre") or bloodshed ("Night of the Living Dead"), but in all of them, the sun eventually arrives to break a nocturnal spell. Among the highlights: Elaine May's "Mikey and Nicky," Martin Scorsese's "After Hours," Jim Jarmusch's "Night on Earth" and Agnes Varda's "Cléo from 5 to 7." READ MORE ‘Secrets of the Octopus’ National Geographic's popular "Secrets Of" franchise has a new installment called "Secrets of the Octopus." Debuting Sunday, April 21, the three-part series details the surprising characteristics of octopuses. These marine animals may look funny, but they have a level of intelligence where they solve problems, scheme and even communicate with other species. Narrated by Paul Rudd and executive produced by James Cameron, the docuseries is inspired by the book and research of Sy Montgomery. READ MORE |
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Taylor Swift It is Taylor Swift 's world, and we continue to just live in it. On Friday, April 19, the savior of both contemporary pop music and the U.S. economy will release her highly anticipated 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department." Swift surprise-announced the release in February at the 2024 Grammys after receiving the trophy for best pop vocal album for her tenth LP, "Midnights." No songs have been released from "TTPD," so little is known about it – which only serves to heighten the anticipation. Here's what we do know: The day after the Grammys, Swift shared the track list, teasing 16 songs and two features: "Fortnight," featuring Post Malone — who is fresh off a feature on Beyoncé's "Act ll: Cowboy Carter" — and "Florida!!!" featuring Florence + the Machine. Other choice song titles include: "Down Bad," "I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can)," "loml" and "Clara Bow." The physical release will include four variants, each featuring a different bonus track: "The Manuscript", "The Bolter", "The Albatross", and "The Black Dog." At a show in Melbourne, Australia, Swift described the album as "a lifeline," adding "I've never had an album where I needed songwriting more than I needed it on 'Tortured Poets.'" READ MORE Pearl Jam Three decades into their career, and Pearl Jam's 12th studio album, "Dark Matter," arrives the same day as Swift's — but don't consider it competition; they're keeping it in the family. Both acts are signed to Republic Records. Produced by Andrew Watt, "Dark Matter" is Pearl Jam's first new record since 2020's "Gigaton," – a hard-rocking collection of songs from the saints of the 1990s Seattle scene that AP's Andrew Dalton described as "athletic in its speed, aggression, and tenacity, sounding like it would make men of their age sore in the aftermath." Listen responsibly. READ MORE |
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