 THIS WEEK'S TOP PICKS  Disney On Ice presents Mickey and Friends Let Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy be your guides as they revisit some of the most magical moments from your favorite Disney and Pixar movies oon the ice at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Enjoy scenes from “Frozen,” “Toy Story,” “Moana,” “Finding Nemo,” “Fantasia” and more. Tickets, $15-$95. 1 Center Court, Cleveland. Jan. 7-16. DETAILS
Cleveland Orchestra presents Levit plays Brahms World-renowned pianist Igor Levit joins the Cleveland Orchestra, under the direction Franz Welser-Möst, to perform Johannes Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2. The concert, at Severance Music Center, includes the world premiere of “Vers le silence,” a new orchestra work by Hans Abrahamsen. Tickets start at $21. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Jan. 7-8. DETAILS
Cleveland Foundation Rink at Public Square
The Rink at Wade Oval Skate around the ice at Wade Oval’s ice rink this season, under starry lights in Cleveland’s University Circle neighborhood. Beyond the ice skating, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks will be available for purchase from a concession stand. Admission and rentals $1-$5. 10820 East Blvd., Cleveland. Through Feb. 27. DETAILS
 Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals Dawgs gotta bark one last time. The Browns close out the 2021 season at FirstEnergy Stadium against AFC North division champions Bengals in the latest round of the ongoing Battle of Ohio. Tickets available starting at $20. 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland. 1 p.m., Jan. 9. DETAILS
Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular “Birthday Edition” Celebrate what would’ve been the King of Rock and Roll’s 87th birthday at the KeyBank State Theatre in Playhouse Square. Some of the best Elvis entertainers in the game including Shawn Klush, Cody Ray Slaughter and Ryan Pelton will perform all of Presley’s biggest hits, from his rockabilly roots to the Las Vegas concert era. Tickets, $10-$49. 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 7 p.m., Jan. 9. DETAILS
Darren “Big Baby” Brand at the Cleveland Improv The co-founder of the “Freestyle Funny Comedy Show” and "Wild ‘N Out" cast member brings his standup act to Cleveland for five shows this weekend. Mr. Bankshot opens. Tickets, $25. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland. Jan. 7-9. DETAILS
Sassy Saturday Drag Brunch Feast on a brunch buffet and drink champagne while you’re entertained by some of Cleveland’s top drag performers, including Shari Turner, Empress, Zoey Zegai and Samantha Echo at The Winchester in Lakewood. Tickets, $5. Food and drinks extra. 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood. 12:30 p.m., Jan. 8. DETAILS
Today’s Bride Wedding Show Find everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams at the John S. Knight Center, the site of Akron’s most popular bridal show. From dresses and photographers to venues, caterers and entertainment, over 100 wedding-related vendors will be on-site with fashion shows, giveaways, samples, special deals and more. Tickets, $15. 77 E. Mill St., Akron. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Jan. 9. DETAILS
Cleveland Metroparks Toboggan Chutes Find your thrill in the chill at the Chalet in Strongsville, whooshing down 700-foot refrigerated ice chutes on an old-timey toboggan. Reservations required. Tickets, $11-$13. 16200 Valley Pkwy, Strongsville. Through March 6. DETAILS
“Revealing Krishna: Journey to Cambodia’s Sacred Mountain” In a first-of-its-kind exhibition, the Cleveland Museum of Art uses immersive digital technology to take visitors to the floodplains of southern Cambodia to tell the story of one of the most prized items in its collection: a rare, 7th-century sculpture of Krishna. Tickets, $12-15. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Through Jan. 30. DETAILS
“Picturing Motherhood Now” exhibit at Cleveland Museum of Art One of the museum’s major shows features works by a diverse group of more than 30 contemporary artists focusing on the subject of what it means to be a mother. The works explore motherhood through the lens of slavery, racism, feminism, undocumented immigration, the changing definitions of family and gender, and more. Members free. Non-member tickets start at $10. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Through March 13. 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 Feb. 6. 850 E. 72nd St., Cleveland. DETAILS
 EAT & DRINK Michael Angelo’s Winery expanding in Richfield The brothers who run Michael Angelo’s Winery continue to build the brand and the winery. They opened the spacious winery more than three years ago, offering folks in the Richfield area a place for a glass or a bottle, along with a bite to eat. They are earning medals, expanding on site, and banking on Ohioans’ love for sparkling wine. The winery is at 5515 Broadview Road, Richfield. Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. DETAILS
New eateries in Northeast Ohio Restaurants endured a challenging year in 2021. Many business owners and chefs saw it as a risky time to open a new eatery. But others saw an opportunity. Across Greater Cleveland, restaurateurs have brought us dozens of new dining spots, offering a multitude of cuisines and culinary styles – from Italian to ice cream to craft beer to specialty popcorn. There are new restaurants offering everything from Afro-Caribbean ethnic eats to Mexican, Japanese and more. Some are new restaurant concepts, others are chains expanding or local places branching out. The pandemic continues, as does the spirit of owners who are willing to keep Northeast Ohio restaurants surviving – and thriving – in these times. READ MORE
 TV & MOVIES “This is Us” The stage is set for the sixth and final season of NBC's "This Is Us." Pearson family matriarch Rebecca (Mandy Moore) is in the grip of dementia; the wedding of Kevin and Madison (Justin Hartley, Caitlin Thompson) is off; the marriage of Kate and Toby (Chrissy Metz, Chris Sullivan) is toast, and Randall (Sterling K. Brown), the most likely Pearson sibling to succeed, seems poised to fulfill his destiny. There are younger generations to be accounted for, including scene-stealers Asante Blackk and Lyric Ross as Malik and Deja. The series returned Tuesday, the beginning of an 18-episode last chapter. The first episode is available now via Peacock and Hulu. Cable subscribers can watch on nbc.com with a sign-in. New episodes air Tuesdays on NBC and are available the next day on Peacock and Hulu. READ MORE
“The Tender Bar” Ben Affleck has another winning turn in "The Tender Bar," the George Clooney-directed adaptation of J.R. Moehringer's memoir about growing up on Long Island. It starts streaming on Amazon Prime Video on Friday. Tye Sheridan plays the author, who in the absence of his father, starts to look to his uncle Charlie (Affleck) to fill that void. In his review for The Associated Press, Mark Kennedy wrote: "'The Tender Bar' is a gentle, oddly crafted but loving look at men, fueled by a soundtrack of classics like Paul Simon's '50 Ways to Leave Your Lover' and Steely Dan's 'Do It Again.' It's a valentine to guys who step up." READ MORE
“Four to Dinner” If you've already made it through Season 2 of "Emily in Paris" and all your romantic comedy mainstays on Netflix, why not change things up a little bit with an Italian spin on the genre, "Four to Dinner," coming to the streamer this week? Four single friends try different pairing combinations in this new flick starring Matteo Martari, Matilde Gioli, Giuseppe Maggio, Ilenia Pastorelli, Luís Filipe Eusébio and Elmano Sancho. READ MORE
“Good Sam” A father-daughter relationship is the beating heart of CBS' "Good Sam," which debuted Wednesday. A health crisis takes brilliant but testy heart surgeon Dr. Rob "Griff" Griffith (Jason Isaacs) out of commission as a hospital's chief of surgery. His equally gifted but overshadowed offspring, Dr. Sam Griffiths (Sophia Bush) steps in and proves a natural, which her recovered dad resents. There are lighter moments between their clashes in the series from producers Katie Wech and Jennie Snyder Urman, who worked together on "Jane the Virgin." New episodes air at 10 p.m. Wednesday on CBS and are available on demand via Paramount Plus. READ MORE
“The Asphalt Jungle” The Cleveland Cinematheque launches its two-month-long film noir series with two screenings of John Huston’s “The Asphalt Jungle.” Presented in a vintage 35mm film print, the 1950 crime drama starring Sterling Hayden and Marilyn Monroe has been called one of the best heist movies ever made. Tickets, $10-$13. Jan. 8-9. 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS
MUSIC  The Weeknd After some teases at the turn of the year, notorious Grammy Award hater The Weekend releases his fifth studio album, “Dawn FM” (XO/Republic), on Friday, Jan. 7. It’s not yet known if his August single, “Take My Breath,” will be part of the project, but he has tipped collaborations with Quincy Jones, Lil Wayne, Tyler, The Creator and Jim Carrey -- the latter of whom tweeted that the set is “deep and elegant.” It certainly has a high bar to clear after the chart-topping and double-platinum success of 2020′s “After Hours.” DETAILS
20 Ohio bands you need to know about this year There’s plenty of new music coming out of every corner of Ohio. We’ve compiled some of the most exciting, interesting bands and musicians from around the state. Check out Dayton indie-folk, Youngstown outlaw-country, Columbus hardcore, Athens indie, Toledo blues-rock and Cincinnati dreampop. (Plus, plenty of picks from Cleveland and Akron, too.)
‘A Bowie Celebration’ This weekend’s virtual “A Bowie Celebration” will mark what would have been the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s 75th birthday.” A Bowie Celebration" premieres at 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, and will be available for 24 hours via rollinglivestudios.com. Mike Garson, who played in Bowie’s bands for decades, organized the virtual event, which features performances by other band alumni as well as the likes of Def Leppard's Joe Elliott, members of Duran Duran, Noel Gallagher, Rob Thomas, Living Colour and Walk The Moon. Music writer Gary Graff talks with organizer Mike Garson, who played in Bowie’s bands for decades. READ MORE
Dead & Company Dead & Company wants to take you to Mexico with the band -- virtually. The group -- sans John Mayer due to COVID and drummer Bill Kreutzmann, who's been sideline by a heart ailment-- will be streaming performances from its Playing in the Sand festival in Cancun starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, with other shows on Jan. 9-10, Jan. 13-15 and Jan. 16. DETAILS
RuPaul RuPaul is an all around entertainer with a flourishing VH1 reality competition series "RuPaul's Drag Race" and a longtime music career that includes the classic song "Supermodel (You Better Work)." Now, the drag queen titan will take another musical step further with the performer's 14th studio album "Mamaru," out Friday. It's led by the single "Blame It On the Edit," which appears to explore the editing process of the "Drag Race" series. DETAILS
Holiday Hangover at House of Blues Still not over the holidays? Get them out of your system at this high-energy show at the House of Blues Cleveland. The night includes performances by DJ Sparky B, Top 40 cover band Pop Fiction and Old Skool, who will be performing your favorite dance hits from the ‘80s and ‘90s. Ages 21 & over only. Tickets, $15. 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 8 p.m., Jan. 8. DETAILS
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