'Tina Turner Musical' at Playhouse Square, Charlie Sheen live at MGM Northfield Park, Geauga County Maple Festival and more

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‘Tina - The Tina Turner Musical’ at Playhouse Square

The Broadway touring production of “Tina - The Tina Turner Musical” is an inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Turner has won 12 Grammy Awards and has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice - in 1991 as a member of Ike & Tina Turner and in 2021 as a solo artist. Through May 14. Connor Palace, 1501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. DETAILS

Charlie Sheen and ‘Major League’ at MGM Northfield Park

Join actor Charlie Sheen at MGM Northfield Park - Center Stage for live conversation, stories, an audience Q & A, and a screening of the 1989 baseball movie ‘Major League.’ 10777 Northfield Rd, Northfield. 7:30 p.m., April 28. DETAILS

Geauga County Maple Festival

The 92nd annual Geauga Country Maple Festival on Chardon Square celebrates the year’s maple syrup production. Activities include parades, bathtub races, maple candy carving, and a “sap” run as well as rides, games, food and entertainment. Thursday, April 27 through Sunday, April 30. Chardon Square, 111 East Park Street, Chardon. DETAILS

Cleveland Orchestra

Catch the world premiere of a new Trumpet Concerto by Wynton Marsalis, written for principal trumpet Michael Sachs. The night also includes Antonin Dvořák’s “New World” symphony and Julius Eastman’s “Second Symphony.” The Eastman symphony was commissioned by Cleveland’s Czech community for the orchestra. Tickets start at $24. April 27-29. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS

Ain’t Misbehaving’

Great Lakes Theater presents a jazzy musical celebration of Fats Waller. Five actors croon, jive, wail, and dance their way through the songs that made Waller a household name. Tickets $20 to $89. April 29 to May 21. Hanna Theatre, 1501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. DETAILS

The Tudors at Cleveland Museum of Art

This touring exhibition explores the art and majesty of Renaissance England with more than 90 works that show how Tudor monarchs including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I used the arts as propaganda to prop up their dynasty. Timed tickets, $15 or free for members, recommended. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Through May 14. DETAILS

Quilts 2023 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark

Now in its 31st year, this event is known as one of the finest quilt shows in Ohio. The colorful display hosts 175 beautiful quilts. Quilts 2023 includes workshops, demonstrations, lectures, competitions and, of course, shopping. Admission, $7-$9. 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland. Through April 30. DETAILS

Keith Haring Show at Akron Art Museum

“Keith Haring: Against All Odds” is at the Akron Art Museum through late September. The late Haring started with chalk graffiti in New York City subway stations. In the 1980s, his popularity exploded into pop culture paintings, drawings, large-scale murals and fashion. Through September 23, 2023. 1 South High Street, Akron. DETAILS

‘What We Look Like’ at Dobama Theatre

Cleveland’s Off-Broadway Theatre hosts the professional world premiere of this comedy, which tells the story of the challenges and pressures faced by a black family after moving to a white suburban neighborhood. Tickets $15-$41. 2340 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights. Through May 23. DETAILS

Ken Ludwig’s ‘Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure’

Sherlock Holmes’ and Dr. Watson’s investigation of the Bohemian king’s stolen letters turns into an international mystery. While securing world peace, the duo makes the audience laugh. Five actors play more than over 40 roles in this brand-new adventure. Tickets $25 to $75. April 29 to May 21. Allen Theater, 1501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. DETAILS

‘The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin’

What’s a Black girl growing up in Southern California to do to cope during the racial tumult of the 1960s? In "Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin," now playing at Cleveland's Karumu House, she slaps on a bubbly smile and tries to be as white as she can be, Of course, there are consequences with that kind of self-denial, all of which play out to devastating effect in this humorous and pointed coming-of-age story. Tickets $25. Through May 14, 2023. 2355 East 89th St., Cleveland. DETAILS

Kent State School of Fashion 2023 Fashion Show

Kent State School of Fashion’s 2023 Fashion Show features 113 looks and 30 designers whose collections and single-submission garments were chosen by a panel of critics and jurors. These span all categories of fashion including evening wear, gender-neutral, size-inclusive and more. To purchase tickets, visit www.kent.edu/fashion/annual-fashion-show or call the Kent State Performing Arts Box Office at (330) 672-2787. April 28-29. Kent Student Center Ballroom. DETAILS

‘The Sun of Hope’ concert

The Singers’ Club of Cleveland presents ‘The Sun of Hope’ concert at the First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland to celebrate the warm days to come. Tickets are free or $10. 7 p.m., April 28. 3630 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights. DETAILS

‘Head over Heels’ at Near West Theater

When Renaissance meets rock ‘n’ roll, the most unforeseeable things can and do happen. “Head Over Heels” is an unpredictable, frolicsome tale about a royal family that embarks on a quest to prevent an oracle’s prediction of their downfall. Tickets are $15 or pay what you can. Thursday, April 27, to Sunday, May 7. Near West Theater, 6702 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland. DETAILS

Egyptomania: Fashion’s Conflicted Obsession

This recently opened 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

Cleveland Botanical Garden presents House Plants!

Unique house plants fill the indoor spaces of the botanical garden. The idea is to, um, plant ideas in the minds of visitors of ways to decorate their homes with greenery. Shop for plants afterward in the garden store. Admission $14-$20. 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland. Through May 21. DETAILS

Return of the Butterflies at Cleveland Botanical Garden

Hundreds of newly emerged butterflies have been released to fly freely in the garden’s Costa Rica Cloud Forest biome. Observe more than 30 species of these colorful and curious insects as they search for nectar and explore their surroundings. Admission, $13-$19. 11030 East Blvd, Cleveland. Through Nov. 30. DETAILS

Flanagan’s Wake at Kennedy’s Cabaret

Centered on 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. Through April 29. DETAILS

Disney Animation: Immersive Experience

Feel the magic when you step inside some of your favorite animated Disney films. This one-of-a-kind experience at Lighthouse ArtSpace gives you a front-row seat at Simba’s presentation ceremony, sends you on a magic carpet ride with Aladdin and transports you to snowy Arendelle for a song by Elsa. Tickets start at $36. 850 E. 72nd St., Cleveland. Through May 29. DETAILS

FOOD & DINING

Cleveland Uncorked: An International Wine Experience

Cleveland Uncorked: An International Wine Experience returns for three days of education, tastings, pairings, live music, dinners and specialty courses led by sommeliers and wine experts from around the world. Tickets are $50 to $180 depending on the activity. 6 p.m. April 28, 11 a.m., April 29, 11 a.m., April 30. Lago Custom Events, 950 Main Avenue, Cleveland. DETAILS

Market at the Food Bank

Market at the Food Bank, the annual food-bank fundraiser party, kicks off the Harvest for Hunger campaign. Money raised by the campaign tackles food insecurity in Northeast Ohio. The soiree will be held at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s new Coit Road partner-distribution hub. Purchase tickets here. Tickets $127-$202. 6 p.m., April 30. 13815 Coit Road, Cleveland. DETAILS

Ramp Up Peninsula

Ramp Up Festival will be held at places around Peninsula this Saturday. A wild, spring herb found throughout much of the northeastern United States before trees leaf out, the ramp is a type of “wild onion” with strong garlic-onion flavor. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 29. Peninsula. DETAILS

Twisted Taino

It might look small, but Twisted Taino, 5633 Pearl Road, Parma, is big on flavor. You can eat in the small, informal dining room or carry out at this restaurant specializing in authentic Puerto Rican food. Think empanadas, mofongo, pastelon (Puerto Rican lasagna) and more. DETAILS

Sip a brew at R. Shea Brewing Co.

We recently had a few beers and a bite at R. Shea Brewing Co. in downtown Akron. If you haven’t been, it’s in the old Canal Place, an industrial type setting with good beer, great bar menu (think chicken tenders, pizza, grilled cheese) and events like trivia nights. Ron Shea continues to make a variety of great beer from traditional styles to out-of-the-box flavors like Caramel Cinnamon Roll Pastry Milk Stout, which we tried in a sampler. The original location is in the Merriman Valley, at 1662 Merriman Road, Akron. The Canal Place address is 540 S. Main St., Suite 214, Akron. Canal Place hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. DETAILS

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TV & MOVIES

‘Peter Pan & Wendy’

Filmmaker David Lowery ("The Green Knight," "Ain't Them Bodies Saints") brought a lyrical magic and a quiet sweetness to his remake of "Pete's Dragon" and now is trying his hand at a live action take on the Peter Pan story. He follows in footsteps of people like Steven Spielberg ("Hook," 1991), Joe Wright ("Pan," 2015) and Benh Zeitlin ("Wendy," 2020), some of whom struggled more than others in their attempt to capture the high-flying adventure of the J.M. Barrie tale that we can't seem to quit. The cast includes Jude Law as Captain Hook, Yara Shahidi as Tinker Bell, Jim Gaffigan as Mr. Smee and Alan Tudyk as George Darling. The film stars Alexander Molony as Peter and Ever Anderson as Wendy. "Peter Pan & Wendy" arrives on Disney+ on Friday, April 28. DETAILS

‘Moonage Daydream’

Forget what you think you know about the music documentary. Brett Morgen, who did wonders with the Kurt Cobain story in "Montage of Heck," rewrites the cliché script for his David Bowie doc "Moonage Daydream," debuting on HBO and HBO Max on Saturday, April 29. He eschews the typical talking head format and a traditional narrator for something more experiential, allowing the viewer to immerse themselves in the music and the David Bowie experience. As A.O. Scott wrote in the New York Times, "it's less a biography than a séance." DETAILS

‘Fatal Attraction’

Paramount+ is retelling the story of "Fatal Attraction" through a contemporary lens. Like the 1987 film starring Michael Douglas and Glenn Close, this version tells the story of a torrid affair between Alex, a single woman, played by Lizzie Caplan, and Dan, a married man (Joshua Jackson) with a young daughter. Where it differs though is that this is a limited TV series and instead of portraying Alex as so-called "crazy" and a bunny boiler, (although there are a few Easter eggs thrown in there for people who remember the movie), the show delves more into mental health. It also holds Dan more accountable for cheating on his wife in the first place. "Fatal Attraction" debuts Sunday, April 30. DETAILS

‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’

What a wonder that the film adaptation of Judy Blume’s beloved 1970 young adult novel “Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” is as lovely, heartfelt and, indeed, deeply radical as the original text. Blume long resisted granting permission for her work to be adapted to the screen, but when “Edge of Seventeen” director Kelly Fremon Craig and producer James L. Brooks approached her about adapting “Margaret,” the 83-year-old author knew her storied work was in the right hands. Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates and Abby Ryder Fortson star in this adaptation of Blume’s classic coming-of-age story about an 11-year-old girl who moves from the big city to the suburbs amid the challenges of puberty. Opens Friday in area theaters. DETAILS

‘Big George Foreman’

Khris Davis and Forest Whitaker star in the inspiring and true comeback story of George Foreman’s journey to becoming the oldest World Heavyweight Boxing Champion ever at age 45. Opens Friday in area theaters. DETAILS

‘Clock’

Over on Hulu, "Glee" alum Dianna Argon is a woman facing intense societal pressure to have kids before her time runs out in filmmaker Alexis Jacknow's "Clock," premiering Friday, April 28. After a strange meeting with a doctor, she ends up at a biotech firm as a participant in a clinical trial run by Melora Hardin. That's when the horrifying visions start in this sleek, sinister sci-fi thriller. DETAILS

‘100 Days to Indy ‘

The CW is putting the pedal to the metal with a six-part docuseries about the adrenaline, colorful personalities and passion surrounding the Indianapolis 500, a 500-mile open-wheel auto race that is considered a premier racing event and one of the oldest around. "100 Days to Indy" takes viewers behind-the-scenes beginning on day one of the IndyCar racing season. While production on episodes 1-5 of "100 Days to Indy" are completed, the final episode of the season will be filmed May 28, the date of the 107th Indianapolis 500. "100 Days to Indy" premieres Thursday. DETAILS

‘A Small Light’

In the new National Geographic limited series, "A Small Light," Bel Powley plays Miep Gies, who along with her husband, helped to hide Anne Frank's family among others during World War II. "When (Anne's father) Otto Frank asked her if she would help hide his family, she said yes right away, (with) no hesitation," co-executive producer and writer Joan Rater told the AP in a recent interview. "It's inspirational, it's hopeful." Liev Schreiber plays Otto in the series and Billie Boullet portrays Anne. "A Small Light" debuts Monday, May 1 on National Geographic and will stream on Disney+ and Hulu the following day. DETAILS

MUSIC

Smokey Robinson

Smokey Robinson's new album "Gasms" finds the 83-year-old in a frisky mood, with the Motown icon writing a collection for the bedroom. There is yearning across its nine tracks and just a few titles alone hint at that: "Beside You," "I Wanna Know Your Body" and "How You Make Me Feel." The album has a bit of old and new, with songs like "I Keep Calling You" and "Roll Around" written years ago melded with newer tunes. He admits it's his most blatantly sexy collection and that jumps out with the title track, in which he tells his lover "You give me gasms." The album is out Friday, April 28. DETAILS

The National

The National will release "First Two Pages of Frankenstein" and it's got some monster collaborations. The band's ninth full-length studio, out Friday, April 28, is led by "Eucalyptus" and "Tropic Morning News" and has songs with Taylor Swift ("The Alcott"), Phoebe Bridgers ("This Isn't Helping," "Your Mind Is Not Your Friend") and Sufjan Stevens (opener "Once Upon a Poolside"). One song, "New Order T-Shirt," has singer Matt Berninger crooning: "I keep what I can of you/Split-second glimpses and snapshots and sounds/ You in my New Order T-shirt." DETAILS

Kent American Roots festival

Enjoy the annual American Roots Musical Festival, with classic bluegrass and country music from a broad list of musical performers. Various venues. Free. April 28. Downtown Kent. DETAILS

Lil Wayne at House of Blues

Hip-hop heavyweight Lil Wayne will perform at House of Blues. Tickets are on sale for $75 and up. Use code 1114RK15 to get 15 percent off. 8 p.m, April 28. 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS

Father John Misty’s ‘Pure Comedy’

Party at the Agora in Cleveland with roots rocker Father John Misty, who released a new album ‘Pure Comedy,’ on April 7.Album highlights include the title track as well as standouts like “When the God of Love Returns There’ll Be Hell To Pay” and “Things It Would Have Been Helpful to Know Before The Revolution.” Tickets $45. 7 p.m., April 29. 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS

The Garcia Project at Beachland Ballroom

The Garcia Project is the only nationally touring tribute band that plays classic Jerry Garcia Band music. Relive the scene at Beachland Ballroom. Tickets $35. 7 p.m., May 2. 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. DETAILS

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