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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will once again celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 16., the official holiday. The celebration includes free admission to the museum, live music performances, King’s “I Have A Dream Speech” screening, virtual MLK Day programming from past years and more. Be sure to pick up a Must-See Artifacts guide that shares important artifacts on display that directly tie into the story and legacy of Dr. King. Time tickets are required. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd, Cleveland. Monday, Jan. 16. DETAILS

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Cleveland Museum of Art is holding a daylong celebration honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Explore the theme “It Starts with Me: Cultivating a Beloved Community Mindset to Transform Unjust Systems” through art-making, and reflective writing prompts. Gallery art stories for families are at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Monday, Jan. 16. DETAILS

Cavaliers vs. Pelicans

The Cleveland Cavaliers play the New Orleans Pelicans at 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 16, MLK Day.

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland. Monday, Jan. 16. DETAILS

Great Lakes Science Center

In addition to free admission, the Greate Lakes Science Center is offering special programming including hands-on science cart activities, NASA Chats, and more on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Free. 601 Erieside Avenue, Cleveland. Monday, Jan. 16. DETAILS

Cleveland History Center

Usually closed on Mondays, the Cleveland History Center in University Circle will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., Day. The carousel will be open for rides at a cost of $3 per ride. 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland. Monday, Jan. 16. DETAILS

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Cleveland Botanical Garden is offering family-oriented activities and is keeping the indoor gardens open to explore along with activities for the whole family. The focus will be on The National Day of Service and how planting trees is a service to the community. Programs will be available for drop-in between 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 11030 East Blvd, Cleveland. Monday, Jan. 16. DETAILS

Hear civil rights leader the Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III

The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage is hosting the Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, III, for the launch of his new book, “Dancing in Darkness,” a life-affirming guide to the practical, political, and spiritual challenges of our day. A native Clevelander and son of civil rights activists, Moss is pastor of Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ. In his book, Moss draws on the teachings of Dr. King, Howard Thurman, sacred scripture, southern wisdom, global spiritual traditions, Black culture, and his own personal experiences, to show readers how to practice spiritual resistance by combining justice and love. Free, registration is required. Temple-Tifereth Israel, 26000 Shaker Boulevard, Beachwood. 1 p.,m. to 2:30 p.m., Jan. 16. DETAILS

The Music Settlement @ The Bop Stop

The Music Settlement is hosting a free Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Concert Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Bob Stop, celebrating the life and mission of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through music and the written word. While the event is free, registration is required. 2920 Detroit Ave, Cleveland. 3 p.m, Sunday, Jan. 15. DETAILS

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage

Honor iconic civil rights leader the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and everyday citizens who fought against discrimination at the Maltz Museum. A special exhibition, “This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement,” is on display. Using artificial intelligence technology, the museum partnered with StoryFile to capture the life story of Cleveland icon and civil rights activist Reverend Dr. Otis Moss Jr, as an Interactive Conversational Biography. Only the 4 p.m. time slot is available. Registration required. 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood. Monday, Jan. 16. DETAILS

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is more than halfway through significant renovations. Guests can preview them for free on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. At noon, join the Museum’s Curator of Human Health & Evolutionary Medicine, Dr. Nicole Burt, as she hosts a panel discussion centered around University Circle Inc.’s MLK Day theme, “It Starts With Me: Cultivating a Beloved Community Mindset To Transform Unjust Systems.” 1 Wade Oval, Cleveland. Monday, Jan. 16. DETAILS

Akron Art Museum

Usually closed on Monday, the Akron Art Museum will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with free public hours on MLK Day. Related photographs from the collection will be available for viewing in the lobby. Free. 1 S High St, Akron. Monday, January 16. DETAILS

Akron Zoo

You’ll see more than 1,000 animals from around the world, such as tigers, snow leopards, red pandas, penguins, Komodo dragons and more at the Akron Zoo. Free admission on Monday, Jan.16. 505 Euclid Avenue, Akron. DETAILS

Cleveland Orchestra

The free Sunday Cleveland Orchestra performance in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. is sold out. Check back Monday on cleveland.com/arts for complete coverage.

Disney on Ice presents Frozen and Encanto

Boasting world-class ice skating, thrilling aerial acrobatics and some of your favorite Disney songs, this family-friendly show features characters and stories from “Frozen” and “Encanto.” Expect cameo appearances by Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy, too. Tickets start at $20. 1 Center Court, Cleveland. Through Jan. 15. DETAILS

'Hamilton' at Playhouse Square

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking musical tells the history of America old by the people who make up America now. The story focuses on Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant who rose to become George Washington’s right-hand man and the nation’s first treasury secretary and utilizes a pulsating score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway styles. Tickets, $39-$249. 1519 Euclid Ave, Cleveland. Through Jan. 15. DETAILS

Cleveland Boat Show

This Cleveland Boat Show at the I-X Center is far more than shopping for a boat. It explores the boating lifestyle and everything associated with it, like fishing, music, island living and family fun. The show has been reimagined into a nautical event. The show will be in the new I-X showplace on the east side of the complex, in an area mostly unused for expositions before. Regular admission is $20 for adults, $15 for military and seniors (over 60) and free for children 6 and under. An online discount is available with promo-code cbs2023. I-X Center, 1 I-X Center Dr, Cleveland. Noon to 9 p.m. Jan. 12-13; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 14 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 15. DETAILS

Flanagan’s Wake at Kennedy’s Cabaret

Centered around an Irish funeral, “Flanagan’s Wake” doesn’t sound like an inherently humorous play. But the interactive performance, which has taken place in Cleveland regularly since 1996, relies on audience-interactive improv, usually producing hilarious results. Tickets, $29.

1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Weekends through April 29. DETAILS

The Rink at Wade Oval

Lace ‘em up and skate around the ice at Wade Oval’s ice rink in the University Circle neighborhood. Don’t know how? Ice skating lessons are offered every Saturday at noon. The concession stand offers hot cocoa, coffee and snacks. Admission $1-2; skate rentals, $2-$3. 10820 East Blvd., Cleveland. Weekends and holidays through Feb. 26. DETAILS

“Beetlejuice” at Playhouse Square

The musical version of Tim Burton’s film, tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Through January 29. DETAILS

Steve Treviño at the Agora

Billed as “America’s Favorite Husband,” comedian About Steve Treviño knows better than to “make his own decisions,” since decision-making is a privilege reserved solely for his wife. Trevino brings his humor to the Agora for one night. Tickets start at $31.50. 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Friday, January 13. DETAILS

Hilarities dinner theater

In “The Scientology Killer,” a celebrity visit from Tom Cruise is jeopardized when a mission is accused of murder. Audience Participation, for those who choose, includes karaoke and audience celebrations. This dinner theater presentation includes a three-course dinner. Seating, salads and drink orders begin at 6:30 pm. The show begins at 7pm. The party ends at approximately 9:15 p.m. Tickets, $25 to $75. 2035 E. 4th St., Cleveland. January 14, 21, 28. DETAILS

BOUND: art book & zine fair

Meet up with art book and zine creators to learn more about what they do.

Pivot Center for Art, Dance and Expression, 2937 W. 25th St. Cleveland. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14. DETAILS

Cleveland Monsters vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms

The Cleveland Monsters take on the Lehigh Valley Phantoms for two consecutive nights, Jan. 17-18. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland. DETAILS

Tobogganing in the Cleveland Metroparks

Find your thrill in the chill at the Chalet in Mill Stream Run Reservation, whooshing down twin 700-foot refrigerated ice chutes on an old-timey toboggan. Reservations required. Tickets, $11-$13. 16200 Valley Parkway, Strongsville. Fridays-Sundays through February. DETAILS

Winter 2022-23 ski guide

Skier visits soared during the pandemic, as Americans gravitated outside for entertainment. Now, as the pandemic wanes and life gets back to normal, it’s unclear whether the sport can retain its new followers.

Ski resorts sure are going to try. Plain Dealer/cleveland.com Travel Editor Susan Glaser has compiled resort information, including new features, prices and more, for 14 ski parks in Ohio, western New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Michigan for the upcoming winter season. Northeast Ohio’s three resorts -- Boston Mills, Brandywine and Alpine Valley -- have set a tentative opening date of Dec. 17. READ MORE

FOOD & DINING

Fuel up at Gasoline Alley

We love the fact the Akron RubberDucks are changing their name for one game to the Akron Sauerkraut Balls this season. Got us thinking about eating at Gasoline Alley in Bath in Summit County. It’s one of the places that carries the classic Akron dish on its menu. It’s at 870 N. Cleveland Massillon Road, Akron. Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. DETAILS

Cordelia a hit on E. 4th Street

We’ve had Cordelia on our minds since Tasting Table recently tabbed it as one of the 22 best new restaurants in the United States for 2022. Clevelanders already knew about the restaurant that took over in the former Lola Bistro space, but it’s nice to see a national hat tip. Andrew Watts and chef Vinnie Cimino are crafting creative, comfortable spins on dishes in a place that exudes Cleveland pride (it’s like a photo gallery with artwork of dozens of famous Clevelanders on the wall). It’s at 2058 E. 4th St., Cleveland. Hours: 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Sunday brunch. DETAILS

TV & MOVIES

‘Velma’

The bespectacled “Scooby Doo” sleuth (voice of Mindy Kaling) is ready for her close-up in this new adult animated comedy now streaming on HBO Max. DETAILS

‘Servant’

This eerie domestic drama from M. Night Shyamalan returns for a fourth and final season. With Lauren Ambrose. Streaming on Apple TV+. DETAILS

‘Plane’

After “Airplane!” “Airport,” “Up in the Air,” “Flight,” “Snakes on a Plane,” “Non-Stop” and “The Terminal,” we have finally arrived, like weary passengers reaching an unexotic destination, at “Plane.” The Gerard Butler thriller, straight and to the point, has dispensed with anything too complicated in its title. We can, no doubt, look forward to future installments like “Bus,” “Automobile” and, if we’re lucky, “Boat.” But if “Plane,” which opens in theaters Friday, seems, well, kind of plain, it effectively reflects the ethos of Jean-François Richet’s straightforward and serviceable action flick. Man fly plane. Plane go down. Man (maybe) fly plane again. READ MORE

‘Riotsville, USA ‘

The title of Sierra Pettengill's "Riotsville, USA" refers to a fake town the U.S. military created in the 1960s to hold exercises mimicking police and military response to rioting. The drills, staged in front of cardboard storefronts, helped make a violent playbook for controlling the era's social unrest. "A door swung open in the late '60s," reads Charlene Modeste in narration penned by essayist Tobi Haslett. "And someone, something, sprang up and slammed it shut." Using archival footage from those exercises, "Riotsville, U.S.A," which debuted Thursday on Hulu, wearily surveys the militarization of the police force. DETAILS

‘Gold, Lies & Videotape’

The team behind the Emmy-nominated HBO docuseries "McMillions" is out with a new investigative series called "Gold, Lies & Videotape." It's about a family who claims their ancestors discovered a fortune in gold bars, jewels and coins hidden in a New Mexico cave, now worth billions. Before they could remove it, an accident barricaded the entrance. The land was then blocked off by the government for military use. One man has been pushing for decades to obtain what he believes belongs to his family, because finders keepers, while others wonder if the treasure trove is just a myth. "Gold, Lies & Videotape" delves into this story in six-parts debuting Friday on Discovery Channel and Discovery+. DETAILS

‘The Way Home’

Andie MacDowell and Chyler Leigh (formerly of "Grey's Anatomy,") co-star in a new drama called "The Way Home." The pair play an estranged mother and daughter who haven't spoken in decades until Leigh's character's teen daughter, played by Sadie Laflamme-Snow, brings them together for the first time in 20 years to hopefully repair what's broken. The 10-episode series is on Hallmark Channel. DETAILS

‘Miss Universe’

Women from around the globe vie for the title at the annual pageant in New Orleans. Streaming at 7 p.m. Saturday on Roku. DETAILS

‘How to Murder Your Husband: The Nancy Brophy Story’

Cybill Shepherd plays an unhappily married romance novelist in this new fact-based TV movie. 8 p.m. Saturday on Lifetime. DETAILS

MUSIC

Margo Price

Alt-country singer-songwriter Margo Price's fourth studio full-length album, "Strays," includes the super kiss-off single "Change of Heart," with the lyrics, "If you break both your legs/Don't come running to me." The album features contributions from Sharon Van Etten, Lucius and Mike Campbell, plus the previously released track "Been to the Mountain." On "Lydia," Price illustrates the internal strife and self-doubt of a struggling woman who finds herself pregnant and unable to raise a child. The album is released Friday. Want more Price? Check out her new memoir, "Maybe We'll Make It," which tracks her early years as an artist in Nashville. DETAILS

Nathan Paul: All The Sudden

This Saturday at the Beachland Tavern, local saxophonist and music educator Nathan-Paul Davis will perform “Nathan Paul: All The Sudden” with a group of talented local musicians; Davis on keys, sax, and flute, current Eric Gales touring bassist SmokeFace, producer TyC on guitar and Gabe Jones on drums and percussion and Cleveland rapper/singer Skuff Micksun will drop in for a few tunes. 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Beachland Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Rd. Cleveland. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 the day of show. READ MORE

Julia Wolf

"I got gothic babe tendencies/I always choose the dark," sings up-and-coming singer-songwriter Julia Wolf. Her debut full-length "Good Thing We Stayed" is set to drop on Friday and a highlight is the moody, lovely "Gothic Babe Tendencies" featuring blackbear. The Long Island-raised Wolf also leans into her dark side with the smooth and clever single "Dracula" and the lyrics, "I call you Dracula/'Cause most of you people just can't even look in the mirror." But she can also be cheeky, as with her sunny anthem "Get Off My." DETAILS

King Buffalo

The Beachland Ballroom and Tavern presents King Buffalo, a trio of vocalist/guitarist Sean McVay, bassist Dan Reynolds, and drummer Scott Donaldson, at the Grog Shop. Tickets $16 advance, $18 at door. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13. DETAILS

Pink Floyd Tribute at Music Box Supper Club

Dark Side of the Moon is a Pink Floyd tribute band that recreates the magical sounds and emotional experiences that made Pink Floyd famous around the world. Admission $25. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland. 6 to 10 p.m., January 14.DETAILS

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