Shen Yun Shen Yun Performing Arts brings its lavish production of traditional Chinese dance and music back to Playhouse Square. There are three performances at the State Theatre over the weekend. Tickets start at $80. 2 p.m., Jan. 27 and Jan. 28; 7 p.m., Jan. 27. 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS Cleveland Cavaliers The Cavs will take on the LA Clippers at home on Monday at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Tickets start at $36. 7 p.m., Jan. 29. The Cavs also play at home against the Detroit Pistons at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31. Tickets start at $21. 1 Center Court, Cleveland. DETAILS World Fighting Championships The World Fighting Championships will make its way to MGM Northfield Park this weekend. Friday’s show will be the live boxing portion while Saturday is the live cage fights. Tickets start at $45-60. 7:30 p.m., Jan. 27 and Jan. 28. 10777 Northfield Rd., Northfield. DETAILS Today’s Bride Wedding Show Today’s Bride will take over the I-X Center for its massive weekend wedding show. The event will feature more than 200 businesses and vendors from Northeast Ohio to use for an upcoming special day. Tickets start at $12. Jan. 27 through Jan. 28. 1 I-X Center Dr., Cleveland. DETAILS ‘At The Wake of a Dead Drag Queen’ The Ohio premiere of “At The Wake of a Dead Drag Queen” kicks off at Dobama Theater this week. The two-person play is a dramedy that celebrates being Black, queer and proud of oneself. 2340 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights. Jan. 26 through Feb. 18. DETAILS Broadway in Akron: “The Cher Show” Tony Award-winning musical “The Cher Show” will be heading to E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at the University of Akron next week. The show tells the story of Cher’s life, featuring the pop star’s most recognizable hits. Tickets start at $25. 7:30 p.m., Jan. 30 and Jan. 31. 198 Hill St., Akron. DETAILS Skiing at Boston Mills Schuss down the slopes of Greater Cleveland’s largest ski resort, now in its 60th season. Three runs and three chair lifts are currently open. Lessons and rentals available. Lift tickets $24-$55. 7100 Riverview Rd., Peninsula. Open daily. DETAILS Tobogganing at the Chalet Find your thrill in the chill at the Cleveland Metroparks’ Mill Stream Run Reservation in Strongsville, tobogganing on one of two 700-foot refrigerated ice chutes. Reservations required. Tickets $13-$15. 16200 Valley Pkwy, Strongsville. Through Feb. 25 (weather permitting). DETAILS The Rink at Wade Oval You don’t have to be an aspiring Olympic figure skater to have fun at this ice skating rink in the heart of the museum district in University Circle. It’s all about having fun and making memories. Admission with skate rentals $5-$10. Wade Oval Dr., Cleveland. Through Feb. 25. DETAILS Flanagan’s Wake One of the longest-running plays in Cleveland theater history returns for its annual engagement at Playhouse Square. Centering on an Irish wake, this hilarious show relies heavily on audience interaction, ensuring that no two performances are alike. Tickets $29. Kennedy’s Cabaret, 1621 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Weekends through Apr. 29. DETAILS |
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‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ at Playhouse Sqaure In Mrs. Doubtfire, a dedicated, divorced father disguises himself as a nanny to be near his three children. This role was originated by the late Robin Williams in the 1993 film on which the stage show is based. $39 to $139. Connor Palace, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Through Jan. 28. DETAILS Related: ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ star on updating Robin Williams classic for the stage as Tony-nominated musical comes to Playhouse Square Crocker Park Ice Festival Crocker Park is combating the cold with its second annual Ice Festival presented by Westland Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing. The event will feature ice sculptures, sculpting demonstrations and live music. Free to attend. Jan. 26 through Jan. 28. 177 Market St., Westlake. DETAILS 21st Annual Standing Rock Cultural Arts Short Film & Video Festival The 21st Annual Standing Rock Cultural Arts Short Film & Video Festival will take place at Kent Stage on Saturday. Several films will be screened courtesy of the Standing Rock Cultural Arts Association. Tickets $5-$10. 7:30 p.m., Jan. 27. 175 E. Main St., Kent. DETAILS ‘Legally Blonde’ at Akron Civic Theater Based on the movie, “Legally Blonde The Musical,” follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Tickets $20. 182 S Main St, Akron. Through Jan. 28. DETAILS Six Dynasties of Chinese Painting Opening week of new exhibit featuring works from the museum’s collection covering six different dynasties including modern times. Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Open now through May 4. DETAILS |
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FOOD & DINING DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast If you like food and drink – and who doesn’t -- we’re breaking new ground with our lively new podcast about dining and drinking in Greater Cleveland. Hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus crackle with their fun talk about the latest foodie happenings, joined by the most in-the-know experts in town, Marc Bona, Paris Wolfe and Pete Chakerian. It’s called DineDrink C-L-E and you can find it anywhere you download podcasts. Give it a listen and get your mouth watering. LISTEN HERE Burns Night Market Garden Brewery will be celebrating its 10th annual Burns Night bash. The Scottish celebration honors poet Robert Burns and will feature traditional food like haggis, clothes like kilts, and a dram of Scotch whisky to keep the vibes high. Tickets $50. 6 p.m., Jan. 26. 1947 W. 25th St., Cleveland. DETAILS Exploring Mexico dinner Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar is showcasing the regional flavors of Mexico with a five-course dinner and drink pairing. Tickets are $75. 6 p.m., Jan. 27. 1000 E. 9th St., Cleveland. DETAILS RELATED:Nuevo Modern Mexican explores three regions of Mexico in five-course dinnerBottlehouse Babes Drag Brunch Iconic ‘80s Bottlehouse Brewery in Lakewood will be hosting an ‘80s-themed drag brunch. The event will feature several live performances, themed drinks and more. Tickets start at $12.50. Noon., Jan. 28. 13368 Madison Ave., Lakewood. DETAILS ThìNì Thai in Oberlin We mentioned them last week, but the truth is we can’t get Khao Soi out of our minds. The specialty curry dish from Chiang Mai (northern Thailand) is comfort food umami personified: made with a piquant curry paste, Burmese curry powder and coconut milk, then served with soft wheat noodles, crispy egg noodles, pickled mustard greens, shallots, pickled daikon and carrot. Did we say obsessed? Yep. That’s a good word for it. 18 Carpenter Court, Oberlin. READ MORE Papa Joe’s Iacomini’s Papa Joe’s is a long-standing restaurant in the Merriman Valley with a large menu of Italian favorites and great wine list. But its flagship menu item might be its lasagna – some of the best around. The Iacomini family has been in the restaurant business since 1932. It’s at 1561 Akron Peninsula Road, Akron. READ MORE Fahrenheit in Public Square Fahrenheit in Public Square received plenty of well-deserved buzz in 2023 for its ambiance and elevated menu. The upscale locale is worth the trek in the cold weather for soul-warming bites like wagyu short rib with lo mein noodles or potato nachos topped with parmesan fondue and crispy bacon. 55 Public Square, Cleveland. READ MORE Provenance Cafe at Cleveland Art Museum Some museum cafes cure the Grum bellies. Others go beyond. Provenance Café at the Cleveland Museum of Art serves satisfying lunch, dinner and snacks. On a wintry afternoon visit a few galleries. Take a break with fresh bakery and caffeine. Then, finish the adventure. Bakery like fruit turnovers, chocolate chip banana bread and chocolate chip cookies are made fresh daily in the Provenance kitchen. If you want dinner Provenance Restaurant takes you upscale. DETAILS ‘Dine Drink CLE’ newsletter offers lively guide to restaurant, bar scenes Get the latest news about Cleveland’s restaurant and bar scene in the 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 |
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TV & MOVIES ‘Griselda ‘ Sofia Vergara plays infamous drug lord Griselda Blanco in a new series for Netflix called "Griselda." Blanco, a major player in the 1970s and 1980s U.S. cocaine trade, was called "La Madrina," the "Black Widow" "Cocaine Godmother" and the "Queen of Narco-Trafficking." To play her, Vergara changed her posture and even yellowed some of her teeth. The six-episode series premieres Thursday on Netflix. DETAILS ‘The Underdoggs’ Snoop Dogg stars as a washed-up professional football player ordered to perform community service after crashing his car in "The Underdoggs," streaming Friday, Jan. 26, on Amazon Prime Video. In the R-rated comedy, Snoop Dogg's character is sentenced to coach a youth football team. Though the set-up cribs from many sports movies before it, "Underdoggs" has some true-life connections for its star. In 2005, Snoop Dogg founded the nonprofit Snoop Youth Football League. DETAILS ‘Expats’ "The Farewell" director Lulu Wang serves as showrunner and director of the new limited series "Expats," premiering Friday, Jan. 26, on Amazon Prime Video. It stars Nicole Kidman as a character whose family is living in Hong Kong as expats, enjoying a life of upper-class privilege. When tragedy strikes, it has a ripple effect among the people in their orbit. The series is based on the book "The Expatriates" by Janice Y. K. Lee. DETAILS ‘Chrissy & Dave Dine Out ‘ If you follow Chrissy Teigen, you know she's a serious foodie who has published her own cookbooks. In her new show, "Chrissy & Dave Dine Out," Teigen teams up with chef David Chang (behind the Momofuku line of restaurants), and writer-actor Joel Kim Booster, to visit different Los Angeles restaurants. They invite along surprise celebrity guests, not only having a great meal but also a great time. Cameras roll as no topic is off limits. "Chrissy & Dave Dine Out" debuted Wednesday on Freeform and will stream on Hulu. DETAILS ‘In the Know’ A new comedy coming to Peacock combines adult humor with stop-motion animation and live action. "In the Know" stars Zach Woods ("The Office," "Silicon Valley") and is set at a public radio station where his character hosts a show where he interviews the likes of Mike Tyson, model Kaia Gerber and documentarian Ken Burns. Each episode also follows the behind-the-scenes absurdity of the workplace. It debuts Thursday. DETAILS ‘Sexy Beast ‘ British crime drama "Sexy Beast" is a prequel to the 2000 film of the same name that starred Ray Winstone, Ben Kingsley and Ian McShane. The TV version, dropping Thursday on Paramount+, follows three different actors portraying younger versions of their characters as they navigate the London underworld in the 1990s. DETAILS ‘You Hurt My Feelings ‘ Nicole Holofcener has long been a master of mining nagging neuroses for comedy, and "You Hurt My Feelings" (streaming Friday, Jan. 26 on Paramount+) finds the writer-director in top form. Julia Louis-Dreyfus stars as a writer who overhears her otherwise loving husband (Tobias Menzies) criticizing her latest book. That's just one of the threads Holofcener pulls at in her very funny, very melancholy examination of how white lies prop up our marriages, relationships and self-images. DETAILS ‘R.M.N.‘ "R.M.N." is the latest powerhouse social drama by the masterful Romanian director Cristian Mungiu ("4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days"). The film, which streams Sunday, Jan. 28, on Hulu, is set high in the Transylvanian mountains, in a village coursing with tension and suspicion over new migrant workers. The film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, captures in the community a microcosm of us-vs.-them battles playing out around the world. An unbroken 17-minute shot during a town hall and the movie's flooring final image are just some of its unforgettable moments. DETAILS |
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The Smile On Friday, Jan. 26, The Smile — a Radiohead side project comprising Thom Yorke, Johnny Greenwood and Sons of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner — will release their sophomore album, "Wall of Eyes." And let it come as a surprise to no one: It sounds like an ambitious Radiohead record. Single "Friend of a Friend" features strings from the London Contemporary Orchestra, saxophone by Robert Stillman, and a music video directed by Paul Thomas Anderson (known for his films "Boogie Nights," "Punch-Drunk Love," and more recently, "Licorice Pizza." ) DETAILS Goth Babe Goth Babe, the moniker of the nomadic artist Griffin Washburn, doesn't just sound like a band name ripped from the heyday of 2010s indiepop — his music sounds like it, too. The reverbed guitar tunes "Sometimes," "Swami's," and "Car Camping" made Goth Babe a streaming/playlist phenomenon; on "Lola," Washburn's debut album named after the sailboat he calls home, he compiles his chilled-out tunes into a single body of work. DETAILS Stevie Wonder Night with the Reid Project Music Box Supper Club is hosting a tribute to Stevie Wonder on Friday night. Jazz/R&B group The Reid Project will perform renditions of Wonder’s biggest hits. Tickets start at $12. 8 p.m., Jan. 26. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS Soiree of the Stallions The Beachland Ballroom will host the Vinyl Stallions Podcast’s Soiree of the Stallions on Saturday. The event will feature several life performances, raffles and more with proceeds benefiting the Epilepsy Association of Cleveland. Tickets $25. 3 p.m., Jan. 27. 15711 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland. DETAILS |
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