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MLK Community Open House & Day of Music

Guests of all ages can enjoy performances by community ensembles throughout the building and enjoy hands-on activities throughout the day. Tickets are not required. Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Jan. 20. clevelandorchestra.com

Tri-C’s 48th Annual MLK Day Celebration

The event will honor Tri-C scholarship winners who embody the work of Dr. King and feature impassioned student presentations and inspiring performances by students from the Tri-C Creative Arts Academy and a performance by Pastor Marvin L. Winans. Tickets are free. Limit of four per person. KeyBank State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 5:30 p.m., Jan. 19. playhousesquare.org/events

More MLK Day Celebrations

Multiple Northeast Ohio museums are offering free admission and special programing on January 20. These include: The Akron Art Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Great Lakes Science Center. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will also offer free admission, educational opportunities and live musical and dance performances throughout the day.

Cleveland Boat Show

A maritime weekend featuring offerings for boat and watercraft enthusiasts as well as lifestyle exhibits, marine vendors, seminars and more. Tickets $20. I-X Center, Cleveland Noon - 9 p.m., Jan. 16 - 18 and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Jan. 19. clevelandboatshow.com

Cavs vs. Suns

Donovan Mitchell and the East-leading Cavaliers host Phoenix for a Monday-afternoon matchup. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland. 3:30 p.m., Jan. 20. nba.com/cavaliers

Hadelich Plays Brahms with the Cleveland Orchestra

Violin virtuoso Augustin Hadelich joins The Cleveland Orchestra for a trio of concerts featuring works by Brahms and Lutosławski. Tickets start at $35. Mandel Concert Hall, Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 6:30 p.m., Jan. 17, 8 p.m., Jan. 18. clevelandorchestra.com/attend/concerts-and-events

Disney On Ice: Let’s Dance!

The title says it all. The Mouse House brings its beloved movie, TV and amusement park characters to life on the ice in fun for the whole family. Tickets start at $25. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland. Multiple performances daily Jan. 17-19. rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com/events

Pat McGann: Keep Going

Chicago native brings his comedy show to Playhouse Square for one night only. Tickets $39.50 and up. Hanna Theatre, 2067 E 14th St, Cleveland. 8 p.m., Jan. 18 playhousesquare.org/events

Squash in the Land

Professional Squash tournament heads to Playhouse Square. Head to the Outcalt Theatre where matches will be played on an all-glass court. Tickets $31.50 and up. 1501 Euclid Ave. Ste. 200, Cleveland. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Jan. 17; 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., Jan. 18; 2 p.m., Jan. 19. playhousesquare.org/events

Illuminate the Circle

Wade Oval in University Circle turns into a festive frostscape with dazzling holiday displays and immersive light shows every night. Free.

Wade Oval, Cleveland. Through Jan. 26. DETAILS

'Life of Pi'

After a shipwreck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a 16-year-old boy named Pi survives on a lifeboat with four companions – a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger. Winner of three Tony Awards and the Olivier Award for Best Play, the Broadway and West End sensation dazzles. A stunning visual production. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 1:30 p.m. Saturdays; 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sundays now through Jan 26. Connor Palace Theatre, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.. playhousesquare.org

Cleveland Charge vs. Motor City Cruise

Watch potential Cavs of the future for an afternoon of fun. Cleveland Clinic Children’s Game features a tech glove giveaway. Tickets $8 and up. Cleveland Public Auditorium, 500 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland. 2 p.m., Jan. 19. cleveland.gleague.nba.com

Flanagan’s Wake

Take an imagined skip “across the pond” to a fictional Irish town for an interactive improv comedy show! With the audience dictating the direction of the story, “Flanagan’s Wake” is one of the most successful and longest-running improv comedy shows in Cleveland theater history! It kicked off last weekend and runs Fridays and Saturdays through the spring at Kennedy’s Cabaret. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through late April. Kennedy’s Cabaret, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. playhousesquare.org

Hairspray: Millennial Theater Project

Tracy Turnblad is going full-on Teen Queen in 1962 Baltimore. Her meteoric rise from quirky teen outcast to superstar is the subject of this beloved Knight Stage production – a musical comedy based on the 1988 film written and directed by John Waters. Tickets $20 - $25. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 South Main St., Akron. 7:30 p.m., Jan. 17 & 18, 24 & 25, 2:30 p.m., Jan. 19 & 26. akroncivic.com

UA Steel Drum Band

One of the nation’s oldest collegiate panorama style steel bands featuring an ensemble of more than 20 percussion majors. Tickets $14 for adults, $8 for children 5-12. Free for children under 5. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 South Main St., Akron. 2:30 p.m., Jan. 19. akroncivic.com

Akron Symphony Orchestra

Local Jazz virtuoso Theron Brown joins the orchestra for a performance of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Tickets $20-$60. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St, Akron. 7:30 p.m., Jan. 18. akronsymphony.org/event

Picasso and Paper at Cleveland Museum of Art

This highly anticipated exhibition takes an unprecedented look into Pablo Picasso’s creative process, featuring nearly 300 works that explore the artist’s use of paper as a medium. Advance tickets required $11-$22. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Now through March 23, 2025. DETAILS

Tobogganing at the Chalet

Feel the thrill of winter at Cleveland Metroparks’ Mill Stream Run Reservation in Strongsville, whooshing down a 700-foot refrigerated ice chute on a classic toboggan. Tickets $13-$15. Reservations required. 16200 Valley Parkway, Strongsville. Through Feb. 23 (weather permitting). DETAILS

'Wild Horses: 60 Years of Ford’s Mustang'

The Crawford-Auto Aviation Museum is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the iconic Mustang automobile with a new exhibit. Titled “Wild Horses: 60 Years of Ford’s Mustang,” it features 20 examples of the Mustang, from the little coupe launched by Lee Iacocca to the 2024 Dark Horse and it’s 500-horsepower Coyote V-8 engine. Tickets $10 to $15. Cleveland History Center, 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland. Through May 2025. DETAILS

Western Reserve Historical Society Doll show

Cleveland History Center's new exhibit, “All Dolled Up: 200 Years of Dolls and Miniatures,” presents the museum’s collection of dolls, doll houses, miniatures, and toys. WRHS members are free. All others included with general admission. Through August 2025. 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland. DETAILS

GLOW: Neon and Light

GLOW: Neon & Light premiered at the end of September at Akron Art Museum’s Arnstein Galleries and runs through early February. The sculptural exhibit uses glass, neon tubes, light bulbs and more for an immersive experience. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Through February 9. DETAILS

FOOD & DRINK

Melt Bar and Grilled garage sale/memorial celebration

While Melt closed for dining service immediately last week, the restaurant has one final celebration planned for folks looking to own a piece of the legendary Cleveland culinary institution. Customers will be able to purchase decorative items, apparel, merch and more. The bar will be open for beer and cocktails to cheer to Melt one last time. Melt Bar and Grilled, 14718 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. Noon to 6 p.m., Jan. 17-19. facebook.com/meltbarandgrilled

TV & MOVIES

‘Unstoppable’

"Unstoppable," on Prime Video beginning Thursday, is based on the true story of Anthony Robles, who despite having one leg, rose to become one of the top wrestlers in the country. The film, directed by William Goldenberg stars Jharrel Jerome as Robles, though it also features Robles acting as Jerome's stunt-double on the mat. Co-stars include Jennifer Lopez, Bobby Cannavale and Don Cheadle. In her review, AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr wrote that while the film is a conventional sports drama, "You'd have to be a certain kind of grinch not to get swept up in the hurdles and triumphs." DETAILS

‘Severance’

It's been three years since "Severance" debuted on Apple TV+ and the sci-fi dystopian drama premieres its second season Friday, Jan. 17. Adam Scott ("Parks and Recreation", "Big Little Lies") stars as an office employee of a mysterious company who has elected to keep his work and home life separate — thanks to an implanted chip. "Severance" also stars Patricia Arquette, John Turturro and Christopher Walken. Ben Stiller is an executive producer and directs some of the episodes. DETAILS

‘XO, Kitty’

The TV spinoff to the Netflix teen film trilogy "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" called "XO, Kitty" returns for a second season Thursday. It stars Anna Cathcart as Kitty, a Korean American attending a prestigious boarding school in Seoul. The show also stars Korean-born actors Choi Min-young and real-life siblings Gia Kim and Sang Heon Lee. Noah Centineo, the co-star of "To All the Boys" also makes an appearance. DETAILS

‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’

A new Peacock docuseries takes viewers behind-the-scenes of "Saturday Night Live," now airing its 50th season. "SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night" goes inside the writers' room as sketches are hashed out, shows cast member audition tapes and features dozens of interviews. All four episodes drop Thursday. DETAILS

‘A Real Pain’

While Kieran Culkin keeps picking awards for his standout performance, Jesse Eisenberg's acclaimed "A Real Pain" arrives Thursday on Hulu. Eisenberg, who wrote and directed the film, and Culkin play mismatched cousins who travel to Poland in honor of their late grandmother. Culkin's awards haul includes a Golden Globe and numerous other trophies. In her review, AP's Jocelyn Noveck wrote that the "miracle" of the film "is how it pulls off the most delicate of balancing acts." DETAILS

‘A Different Man’

Aaron Schimberg's "A Different Man," on Max beginning Friday, Jan. 17, is a beguilingly tangled tale of identity and representation. Sebastian Stan stars as a disfigured man whose neurofibromatosis is cured by an experimental surgery. When he begins acting in a role very much like his prior self, he's upstaged by someone authentically with neurofibromatosis (Adam Pearson). In her review, Noveck called "A Different Man" "fascinating, genre-bending, undeniably provocative and occasionally frustrating." DETAILS

‘Back in Action’

Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx star as retired CIA agents whose suburban cover is exposed in the action comedy "Back in Action" (streaming Friday, Jan. 17 on Netflix). The film, which reunites the "Any Given Sunday" co-stars, is Diaz's first film in more than a decade. Seth Gordon ("Horrible Bosses") directs a cast including Glenn Close, Kyle Chandler and Andrew Scott. DETAILS

‘The Couple Next Door’

"Outlander" actor Sam Heughan has a new limited series on Starz playing another sexy character, but this one doesn't time travel. "The Couple Next Door" is about what happens when two married couples — who are neighbors -- swap partners after an evening of partying. No spoilers but let's just say complications arise. The show premieres Friday, Jan. 17. Starz originals stream on its app and website. DETAILS

MUSIC

Mac Miller

The details around Mac Miller's second posthumous full-length, "Balloonerism" are limited. Fans have known about the project for several years now; Miller recorded the album around the time he released his "Faces" mixtape in 2014. According to a statement provided by his family, Miller commissioned artwork for the project, though other releases took precedent, and it never saw the light of day. On Friday, Jan. 17, fans will finally get to experience "Balloonerism" in all its glory. It will no doubt be a reminder of the platinum hip-hop star's sharp raps and bright spirit. DETAILS

Television Personalities Radio Sessions – 1980-1993

If the genre terms "post-punk,""indie" "indie pop" "jangly guitar pop" are a listener's personal favorites, the English band Television Personalities, originally formed in 1977, are considered a formative group. If not, well, allow us to introduce you to your favorite band's favorite's band favorite band. A new collection, "Tune In, Turn On, Drop Out: The Television Personalities Radio Sessions — 1980-1993" is a cheeky, ramshackle representation of their clever pop songs, led by frontman Dan Treacy's undeniable schoolboy charms. Treasures abound. But our recommendation? Start with "Salvador Dali's Garden Party," as captured at the Andy Kershaw BBC session in Feb. 1986. Everybody was there! DETAILS

Big Head Todd and the Monsters

Rockers reunite for their 40th Anniversary Tour. Tickets $38-$53. Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. 7:30 p.m., Jan. 21. goodyeartheater.com

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