‘Shooting Stars’ LeBron James's origin story is dramatized in the new film "Shooting Stars," debuting exclusively on Peacock on Friday, June 2. Based on the 2009 book, written by James and "Friday Night Lights" author Buzz Bissinger, the film looks at how he and his childhood friends (the self-anointed "fab four") rose to basketball prominence on their high school team in Akron, Ohio. He and his friends would help lead their St. Vincent-St. Mary's team to three state championships in four years. James is played by newcomer Marquis "Mookie" Cook, who co-stars with "Stranger Things'" Caleb McLaughlin as Lil Dru, Avery S. Wills Jr. as Willie McGee and Khalil Everage as Sian Cotton in the Chris Robinson-directed film. DETAILS Review: ‘Shooting Stars’ is a feel-good sports drama about how ‘just a kid from Akron’ became LeBron James ‘Shooting Stars’ director: How I was able to tell the origin story of LeBron James more authentically Pride in the CLE It’s time to celebrate and advocate for Cleveland’s thriving and diverse LGBTQ+ community. The event kicks off a march that starts at Public Square and ends at Mall C. The fun continues with a Pride festival featuring live music, dance troupes, drag performances and more on the Main Stage, and activists, speakers, poets, etc., on the Speak Out Stage. Free. Downtown Cleveland. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., June 3. DETAILS Dierks Bentley Known for his arena-ready country hits, Dierks Bentley has become one of the genre’s enduring touring artists. This weekend, he brings his “Gravel & Gold Tour” to Blossom Music Center with Molly Tuttle and Jordan Davis in tow. Lawn tickets start at $37, pavilion tickets start at $59.50. 1145 W Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m., June 3. DETAILS Related:Dierks Bentley celebrates 10 albums and 20 years with show at Blossom Music CenterMonster Jam Monster Jam Stadium Championship Series Red comes to Cleveland Browns Stadium as some of the top monster truck drivers on the planet compete in a variety of competitions including racing, skills challenges and freestyle events en route to the Monster Jam World Finals. Trucks scheduled to appear include Grave Digger, Megalodon, Soldier Fortune, El Toro Loco and more. Tickets start at $20. 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland. 7 p.m., June 3. DETAILS Impractical Jokers Brian “Q” Quinn, James “Murr” Murray and Sal Vulcano finally their antics to Cleveland as the comedy troupe’s “Drive Drive Drive Drive Drive Tour” comes to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse after their previous scheduled stop here in 2021 was canceled due to the pandemic. The show is a mix of standup, storytelling and an inside look at their popular prank show on TruTV. Tickets start at $32. 1 Center Court, Cleveland. 7:30 p.m., June 3. DETAILS World Fighting Championships 155 MGM Northfield Park hosts live mixed martial arts as WFC 155 comes to town. There are more 15 fights on the card, highlighted by Edward Massey vs. Tobiaus Taylor and James Pfeiffer vs. Antonio Castillo Jr. in the Main Event. Tickets, $45-$110. Ages 21 & over only. 10777 Northfield Rd., Northfield. 7:30 p.m., June 3. DETAILS Cedar Point Frontier Festival Everybody needs a break from roller coasters, right? This street festival in the amusement park’s Frontier Town celebrates hope, health and harvest with live music, character appearances, themed activities plus special food and beverages. Park admission starts at $49.99. 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky. Now through June 18. DETAILS Egyptomania: Fashion’s Conflicted Obsession Exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art features dozens of objects exploring the influence of Egyptomania in fashion by juxtaposing contemporary clothing and jewelry with fine and decorative artworks from the museum’s collection. Free. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Through January 2024. DETAILS |
|
|
Paramore Emo-punk pop faves Paramore take the stage at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Dance the night away to hits like “Still Into You,” “Decade” and “Ain’t It Fun.” Bloc Party and Genesis Owusu open. Tickets start at $51. 1 Center Court, Cleveland. 7 p.m., June 4. DETAILS Keith Haring: Against All Odds This special exhibition at the Akron Art Museum surveys the extraordinary career of Keith Haring, one of the most influential pop artists of the 1980, from his best-known works to some of his more personal pieces. Admission $8-$12. 1 S. High St, Akron. Through Sept. 24. DETAILS Little Italy Summer Art Walk Cleveland’s longest-running art walk returns for three days of art, culture and community. Explore Little Italy’s many galleries, studios and outdoor exhibits. There’s something for every art lover to discover, including painting, sculpture, photography, and more. While you’re there, check out the neighborhood’s many restaurants and historic sights. Free. Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood. June 2-4. DETAILS Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made With Lego Bricks Holden Arboretum invites you to explore the grounds and check out 14 larger-than-life flora and fauna exhibits brought to life through the use of over 350,000 LEGO building blocks. Admission, $13-$19. 9550 Sperry Rd., Kirtland. Now through Sept. 4. DETAILS Related: Holden Arboretum opens summer season with larger-than-life Lego exhibitKent Art & Wine Festival This annual event returns to downtown Kent with an eclectic mix of wine, art, music and food. Sample wines from 13 Ohio wineries while you peruse the latest works from 50 local artists. Several live bands will be on hand to set the mood, and a lineup of food trucks and snack makers makes sure you don’t hungry. Free admission. Hometown Bank Plaza, Kent. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., June 3. DETAILS Heart & Home Marketplace Making its way to Medina on Sunday, the slogan for this traveling flea is “made with love in Ohio.” Looking for a gift, a new piece for the summer wardrobe or maybe something to spruce up your home? You’ll find over 80 local makers, growers, boutiques, food vendors and more. Free admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., June 4. Medina Public Square. DETAILS “Doubt: A Parable” Based on John Patrick Shanley’s 2008 award-winning movie, this Beck Center for the Arts stage production follows a nun who’s suspicious of a priest’s behavior and relationship with a young student at a Bronx Catholic school. Tickets, $10-$38. 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. Now through June 25. DETAILS Loy A. Webb’s “The Light” Ensemble Theatre closes out its 43rd professional theater season with a gripping, two-person relationship drama described as a “real-time rollercoaster ride of laughter, romance and despair.” Tickets, $15-$32. 4545 College Rd., South Euclid. Now through June 11. DETAILS |
|
|
FOOD & DINING Eat, drink play at Brew Kettle + Topgolf The Brew Kettle with Topgolf Swing Suite is open in the Hall of Fame Village in Canton. Six simulators can accommodate football, baseball, hockey, soccer – even zombie tag – in addition to golf. Plus two dozen taps will be flowing to quench your thirst, and The Brew Kettle is offering a full food menu. Bonus: Don’t miss the rooftop patio. It’s at 2018 Champions Gateway, Suite 101, Canton. Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. DETAILS 27 Club Coffee When the weather warms up, get to The Flats for dinner or adult beverage (or two). Need a little pick me up? Stop by 27 Club Coffee, 1215 W. 10th St., Cleveland, for an iced pink latte. Be prepared for a line and a great scene for people watching. You may even get an idea for your next tattoo. The coffee/cocktail bar, owned by rapper Machine Gun Kelly, has a funky vibe inside. 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 |
|
|
TV & MOVIES ‘The Idol’ "Euphoria" creator Sam Levinson has a new gritty HBO series called "The Idol" starring Lily-Rose Depp and Abel Tesfaye, also known as the recording artist The Weeknd, who is a co-writer and co-executive producer. Depp plays a recording artist in LA who, after a nervous breakdown, enters a disturbing relationship with a self-help guru/cult leader played by Tesfaye. "The Idol" has already garnered a lot of buzz for an alleged toxic work environment off camera and reportedly gratuitous sex scenes that are also violent, which the cast and Levinson have denied. The show premiered at the Cannes Film Festival where Levinson acknowledged at a press conference that while it is a "provocative" story, the media coverage has convinced him "we're about to have the biggest show of the summer." "The Idol" premieres Sunday, June 4 on HBO. DETAILS ‘Reality’ Sydney Sweeney, of “Euphoria” and “The White Lotus,” takes a starring role in “Reality,” which premiered on HBO and Max earlier this week. She plays former U.S. Air Force member and NSA contractor Reality Winner who was accused of leaking classified documents about Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The film is based on actual dialogue between Winner and the FBI agents (Josh Hamilton and Marchant Davis) who showed up at her doorstep to interrogate her in 2017. It’s the directorial debut of Tina Satter, who adapted her 2019 play “Is This a Room?” and has gotten rave reviews since its debut at the Berlin Film Festival. DETAILS ‘FDR’ A new miniseries offers a history lesson on the 32nd president, Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was elected to four terms in office. Co-executive produced by Bradley Cooper and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin, "FDR" delves into some of the most pivotal times in Roosevelt's life including when he contracted polio disease and was permanently paralyzed from the waist down, when U.S. forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France on D-Day, June 6, 1944, and his marriage to Eleanor Roosevelt who became a champion for human rights. The three-night miniseries premiered its first this week on History. DETAILS ‘The American Gladiators Documentary’ ESPN's award-winning "30 for 30" series returns with "The American Gladiators Documentary," a two-part film examining the history of the former syndicated reality-competition show. It also reveals "American Gladiators" had a dark underbelly, involving greed, addiction and blackmail. Former contenders and crew members are interviewed. It premiered Tuesday. DETAILS 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore) is thrown into an exciting and treacherous new animated adventure with other Spidey people, including Gwen Stacy (voiced by (Hailee Steinfeld). They are fighting a new threat across the multiverse. But what happens when the superheroes can’t agree on how to handle the situation? Opens Friday in area theaters. DETAILS ‘Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge ‘ Gearheads will rev up for "Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge," where contestants compete to transform nostalgia cars into life-sized Hot Wheels. Hosted by auto expert Rutledge Wood and featuring celebrity guests including Anthony Anderson, Joel McHale and Terry Crews, the winner of each episode gets a $25,000 prize. Jay Leno, known for his own love of automobiles and rare car collection, appears in the finale episode where the winner is awarded $50,000 and have their creation turned into an actual Hot Wheels diecast model that the public can purchase. "Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge" debuted Tuesday on NBC. DETAILSDETAILS Method acting on Criterion Channel Method acting is in the spotlight in a new series debuting on The Criterion Channel startingThursday, along with a conversation between Ethan Hawke, Vincent D'Onofrio and Isaac Butler, who wrote a book on the matter ("The Method: How the Twentieth Century Learned How to Act.") The films feature performances by noted disciples like Sidney Poitier, Montgomery Clift, Marilyn Monroe and Marlon Brando. Included among the 25 titles are George Stevens' "A Place in the Sun," Sidney Lumet's "12 Angry Men," Elia Kazan's "Splendor in the Grass," Mike Nichols' "The Graduate" and "Carnal Knowledge," Bob Rafelson's "Five Easy Pieces" and Warren Beatty's "Reds." DETAILS |
|
|
Foo Fighters Foo Fighters have a new album, the first since the death of the band's drummer, Taylor Hawkins. The rockers say the 10-track "But Here We Are" is "a brutally honest and emotionally raw response to everything Foo Fighters endured over the last year." The lead, driving single is "Rescued," with the lyrics "I'm just waiting to be rescued/Bring me back to life. Kings and queens and in-betweens/We all deserve the right." The new album, out Friday, June 2, is produced by Greg Kurstin and Foo Fighters. Hawkins died last year during a South American tour. DETAILS Zach Bryan Rising country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan brings his “Burn, Burn, Burn Tour” to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The concert is in support of his latest album “American Heartbreak,” which featured his No. 1 hit “Something in the Orange.” Show is sold out but tickets could be available on the official Zach Bryan Marketplace. 1 Center Court, Cleveland. 8 p.m., June 2. DETAILS Bob Dylan Bob Dylan's re-recordings of old songs, which first premiered on Alma Har'el's 2021 film "Shadow Kingdom: The Early Songs of Bob Dylan," will be released on audio formats for the first time on Friday, June 2. The collection includes "Forever Young," "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue," "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" and "When I Paint My Masterpiece." The 14 tracks include "Watching the River Flow," a bluesy jewel. The full-length "Shadow Kingdom feature" film will also be available for download and rental on June 6. (Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings) DETAILS The Revivalists The Revivalists return with their fifth full-length album, promising more of their spicy gumbo of horn-accented alt-rock, blues, folk and gospel. "Pour It Out Into the Night" is out Friday, June 2 and the New Orleans-based band offers three very different takes on their sound, with the driving anthem "Kid," the folky "Down in the Dirt" and the political protest tune "The Long Con," with the lyrics "Every day they take away/A little piece of you/a little piece of me." The band this summer are performing at Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza. (Concord Records) DETAILS Kenny Rogers This week will offer a chance to honor Kenny Rogers with some rare songs he left behind. The 10-track "Life Is Like a Song" features eight never-before-heard recordings, spanning 2008-2011, including covers of Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight" and Lionel Richie's "Goodbye," as well as his duet with Dolly Parton, "Tell Me That You Love Me." The collection is curated and executive produced by the late Country Music Hall of Famer's widow, Wanda Rogers. Two bonus tracks include a cover of the Mack Gordon/Henry Warren standard, "At Last" and the Buddy Hyatt-penned "Say Hello to Heaven." (UMe) DETAILS Want more concert & music picks? Cleveland.com's weekly virtual concert guide is HERE Cleveland.com's weekly new music guide is HERE |
|
|
To ensure receipt of our emails, please add [email protected] to your address book or safe sender list. You received this email because you opted-in to the newsletter. Was it forwarded to you? Sign up now! 4800 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn OH 44144 |
|
|
|
