Cleveland Guardians vs. San Francisco Giants
Cleveland’s MLB franchise opens a new era as the Guardians with a three-game series against Brandon Crawford and the San Francisco Giants. Fans at Friday’s home opener get a free magnet schedule and car magnet. Tickets start at $15. 2401 Ontario St, Cleveland. April 15-17. DETAILS RubberDucks are underway in Akron’s Canal Park
The Akron RubberDucks’ season is underway. You won’t go hungry at the ballpark, as the team recently rolled out this year’s “extreme foods” menu. Never Sausage a Thing, Another Cheesy Canal Park Dog and PopCONE chicken are all new items this season. The Eastern League team finishes its inaugural six-game homestand vs. Reading with games at 7:05 p.m. Friday, April 15, and a doubleheader starting at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16. The park is at 300 S. Main St., in downtown Akron. DETAILS EGGstravaganza at Tower City Center
Go Easter Egg huntin’ at the mall food court where 2,000 treat-filled eggs will be hidden, waiting to be discovered. This free celebration includes photos with Mr. and Mrs. Bunny, make-your-own Easter crafts, face painting and a selfie station. Kids can also collect Easter goodies from over 20 stores on the “Bunny Trail.” Free. 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., April 16. DETAILS
Tetzlaff Plays Beethoven
German violinist Christian Tetzlaff, one of the most sought-after classical musicians on the scene today, joins the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra in a performance of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major. The program also includes a performance of Bartók’s “Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta.” Tickets, $21-$165. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. April 14-16. DETAILS
Mike Vecchione at Hilarities
Get your laugh on with Mike Vecchione, an Italian-American comedian known for his rapid-fire delivery. You might know him from his numerous appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” or spots on Comedy Central, Netflix and SiriusXM. Tickets, sold in packs of two, start at $40. 2035 E. 4th St., Cleveland. April 15-16. DETAILS
Damon Williams at the Cleveland Improv
This veteran comedian from Chicago has been performing standup for 25 years and has appeared on BET, Comedy Central and HBO. He’s also hosted “Showtime at the Apollo” and opened on the Kings of Comedy Tour. Tickets $25. Ages 21 & over only. April 15-16. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS
Steve Martin’s “Meteor Shower” at Beck Center for the Arts
The star of “Only Murders in the Building” and “L.A. Story” wrote this surreal comedy about two married couples who get together for a dinner party on the night of a meteor shower. Deadline calls the play, which premiered on Broadway in 2017, “one of the funniest, and wildest, games of social and sexual one-upsmanship.” Tickets, $10-$34. 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. Through May 1. DETAILS
The Science of Rock and Roll! at Great Lakes Science Center Learn about the technology of the recording industry and the physiological effects of music on our brain or body in this new interactive exhibit. Or strum on an electric guitar, play the drums or sing in a recording studio to make your own music. Tickets, $13.95-$16.95. 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. Through Sept. 5. DETAILS |
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The Beatles: Get Back to Let It Be
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s newest exhibit celebrates the legacy of the Fab Four with film clips, audio, custom projections, original instruments, clothing and handwritten lyrics. Artifacts include John Lennon’s iconic wire-rimmed glasses, a black and gray shirt worn by Paul McCartney in the recording studio, Ringo Starr’s maple Ludwig drum kit and more. Tickets, $20-$30. Cleveland residents get in free. 1100 E. 9th St., Cleveland. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. DETAILS
Open Road: The Lure of Motorcycling in Ohio The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum’s “The Year of the Motorcycle” continues with a new exhibit featuring three dozen bikes from the U.S., Europe, Great Britain, Japan and Argentina. The display includes some rare bikes with some interesting backstories. Admission, $6-$15. 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland. Through Sept. 30. DETAILS
Third Fridays at 78th Street Studios
Peruse the many artist studios and galleries inside Northeast Ohio’s largest fine arts complex. This monthly art walk also features guest artisans, live music, local food and adult beverages. Free. 1300 W. 78th St, Cleveland. 5-9 p.m., April 15. DETAILS
Emboldened: Women Photographers of Cleveland Kink Contemporary showcases work from Alana Cartwright, Amber N. Ford, Aja Joi Grant, Sharon Hughes, Patsy Kline, Celeste Moore and Debora Pinter in its latest art show, centered on women photographers in Cleveland. Rachael Reynolds organized the show. Free. 1305 W. 80th St., Suite 103, Cleveland (inside 78th Street Studios). April 9-May 20. DETAILS 'Dog Act' at Convergence-Continuum Liz Duffy Adams’ play “Dog Act” features post-apocalyptic adventures with a performance troupe working to get to China. The dark comedy show features five original songs. Tickets $18-$23. 2438 Scranton Road, Cleveland. Through April 16. DETAILS Alberto Giacometti: Toward the Ultimate Figure
This new exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art showcases the Swiss modernist’s major postwar masterpieces. The 60 works include sculptures, paintings and drawings that examine the artist’s devotion to the human figure. Tickets, $5-$15. Free for museum members. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Through June 12. DETAILS Immersive Van Gogh This popular art experience at the new Lighthouse ArtSpace offers a unique way to experience Vincent Van Gogh’s post-Impressionist works. The projection-based displays unfold on the walls around you, showcasing the Dutch master painter’s iconic works, including his most famous, “Starry Night.” Tickets $39.99-$49.99. Through May 30. 850 E. 72nd St., Cleveland. DETAILS Looking for more things to do this week in Greater Cleveland? Cleveland.com's Joey Morona has your guide. READ MORE |
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Ales on Rails
Sample local, national, and international craft beers and munch on light appetizers while you take in the beauty of the Cuyahoga Valley on a historic train. Trips depart from the Rockside Station. Tickets, $50-$60. 7900 Old Rockside Rd., Independence. 6:30 p.m., April 15. DETAILS Rowley Inn on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' Flavortown is right here in Cleveland, on an upcoming episode of Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” On Friday night, the episode “Pickin’ Up and Chowin’ Down” will feature Tremont’s Rowley Inn, along with several other restaurants from around the country. The episode airs at 9 p.m. on April 15, and will air again at midnight on April 16 on Food Network. READ MORE Enjoy LockKeepers for a fine-dining night out
LockKeepers has been a steady force in fine dining in Greater Cleveland for years, and with good reason. During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Millennia Hospitality Group overhauled the restaurant, from deep cleaning to an updated renovation. The menu remains top-notch, with one of the most extensive and decadent wine lists in the region. It’s at 8001 Rockside Road, Valley View. Bon appetit! DETAILS Stop by a fish fry Craving some fish or pierogi? Local nonprofit organizations have fired up their fish fry events for the Lenten season. Visit our guide to Northeast Ohio fish fry events for a few tasty options this Friday. DETAILS |
TV & MOVIES ‘Why Didn't They Ask Evans?’ Hugh Laurie wears just about every hat for BritBox's "Why Didn't They Ask Evans?" Laurie directed, produced, wrote and acts in the three-episode mystery series based on Agatha Christie's 1934 novel of the same title — the final words of a murder victim. Lady Frances and her friend Bobby (Lucy Boynton, Will Poulter), who found the dying man, turn amateur detectives to solve the case. Laurie plays a sanatorium's clinical director, which should be a good fit for the former Dr. Gregory House. The limited series debuts Tuesday on the streaming service. DETAILS ‘Our Great National Parks’ America's national parks are undeniable gems, but not a monopoly. "Our Great National Parks," a five-part Netflix series, takes a global view of public lands and the wildlife that inhabits them. Episode one hopscotches across parks and countries, including Hawaii's Hanauma Bay; Loango National Park, Gabon; Yakushima National Park, Japan, and Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica. Subsequent episodes focus on Chilean Patagonia; Tsavo, Kenya; California's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and Gunung Leuser in Indonesia. Former President Barack Obama produced and narrates the series debuting Wednesday. DETAILS ‘The Garcias’ When "The Brothers Garcia" aired on Nickelodeon in the early 2000s, it was among the rare shows with a Latino cast and creators. Nearly two decades later, a reboot of the sitcom for HBO Max still represents a TV scarcity. "The Garcias" revolves around the San Antonio, Texas, family as they congregate for summer vacation at their beach house in Mexico. Actors reprising their roles from the original series include Jeffrey Licon, Bobby Gonzalez, Alvin Alvarez and Vaneza Pitynski as the Garcia siblings. Jeff Valdez, co-creator of the Nickelodeon show, created and is the showrunner for "The Garcias," debuting this week on the streaming service. DETAILS ‘Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy’ Astonishingly, "Drive My Car" was not Ryusuke Hamaguchi's only film last year. His acclaimed Haruki Murakami adaptation certainly got the most attention culminating in the International Feature Oscar win last month, but his three-part anthology film "Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy" deserves some more, too (it did win runner up at the Berlin Film Festival). The triptych follows three young women navigating romantic pursuits, ex loves and strange triangles. And it'll be available to stream on the Criterion Channel starting Thursday. Don't worry, this one clocks in at only two hours. DETAILS ‘Paris, 13th District’ Modern relationships, albeit French ones, are also at the heart of Jacques Audiard's black and white "Paris, 13th District," available on VOD on Friday, April 15, from IFC Films. Adapted from Adrian Tomine's graphic novels, the film follows various young Parisians living in the less-than-picturesque corner of the city of lights as they struggle to form real connections and relationships in a Tinder world. "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" fans should be excited to know that filmmaker Céline Sciamma helped co-write the film and Noémie Merlant co-stars. DETAILS ‘Gensan Punch’ Continuing on the international streak of new films to stream this week, Filipino director Brillante Mendoza was inspired by the true story of boxer Naozumi Tsuchiyama for his drama "Gensan Punch," which comes to HBO Max on Friday, April 15. The Japanese athlete with a prosthetic leg went to the Philippines to pursue boxing after being denied the opportunity in his home country. DETAILS 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' Time always flew in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World but it has lately seemed to catch up to the Potter pop cultural sensation. Those long lines outside bookstores are a long time ago now. The books stopped but the movies never did. The “Fantastic Beasts” prequels, now up to three with the new “The Secrets of Dumbledore,” have soldiered on, even if the fever surrounding Pottermania — at least among less diehard Muggles — has dissipated. "The Secrets of Dumbledore” looks to rekindle the magic with some old-school Potter star power, pushing Jude Law’s wise wizard to the fore. Can Dumbledore save the world -- and the franchise? Read on for answers to those question and more. REVIEW |
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Jewel Jewel's first new studio album in seven years "Freewheelin' Woman" finds her leaning into a soulful and groove-heavy sound. The single "Living With Your Memory" has her kicking up a retro but timeless R&B vibe with a full, horn-heavy band. "I'm rollin'/ rollin'/ rollin'/ Back the time," she sings. On "Long Way 'Round," her voice switches gears thrillingly, as comfortable as a pair of favorite jeans. Jewel is also a contender on NBC's new music competition series "American Song Contest," where she represents the state of Alaska among rising and established artists from across the country competing for best song. DETAILS The Crystal Method Guess who else is on "American Song Contest"? Electronic music outfit The Crystal Method, who will release their seventh studio album, "The Trip Out," on Friday, April 15. A few days before — on Monday — The Crystal Method will represent Nevada on the NBC contest and debut their song "Watch Me Now." The dance icons recently joined forces with Iggy Pop for "Post Punk," a menacing, futuristic jam with a relentless beat that sounds perfect for a rave on a mission to Mars. DETAILS Lucky Daye at House of Blues Cleveland Fresh off his Grammy win for Best Progressive R&B Album, this singer-songwriter from New Orleans will perform music from “Table for Two” as well as his new album, “Candydrip.” R&B singer Joyce Wrice is the opening act. Resale tickets starting at $149 available only. 8 p.m., April 15. 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS Heart Attack Man at Beachland Ballroom Touring the nation as headliners for the first time, Cleveland emo-punk band Heart Attack Man comes home this weekend, performing songs off the group’s latest album, “Thoughtz & Prayerz.” Covey, Arm’s Length and Blood Root open. Tickets, $18-$20. 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. 7 p.m., April 15. DETAILS Smoke Screen at Grog Shop This Cleveland alternative hip hop group celebrates its 15th anniversary with a concert also featuring Mourning [A] BLKstar, Smith Taylor and DJ Geauga Lake. Tickets, $12-$15. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. 9 p.m., April 15. DETAILS ABBA the Concert: A Tribute to ABBA ABBA The Concert is known as the most authentic ABBA tribute band on tour. With spot-on performances of classics like “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” and “Dancing Queen,” the show is said to be as close to the real thing as you can get. Tickets, $27.50-$80. 10777 Northfield Rd, Northfield. 8 p.m., April 16. DETAILS Want more concert & music picks?
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