Cupid’s Undies Run Cupid’s Undies Run is back this Saturday. Thousands of runners will run wearing only undies or skimpy costumes to raise money to fight NF, a group of genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. The event is more than a one-mile run. It kicks off with drinking and dancing, followed by the run and finishing with an epic dance party. Register $45. Draft Room at Huntington Bank Field, 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland. Noon to 4 p.m., Feb. 8. my.cupids.org RELATED: Forget the cold: Clevelanders to run in their undies for charity “Parade” “Parade” won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. The story follows Leo and Lucille Frank, a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. Then, Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime. The situation is an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice and devotion for the couple. Tickets are $29 and up. Connor Palace at Playhouse Square, 1501 Euclid Ave. Ste. 200, Cleveland. Through Feb. 23. playhousesquare.org RELATED: Cleveland native Max Chernin brings ‘edgy, profound’ musical ‘Parade’ to Playhouse Square “Peter and the Starcatcher” This Great Lakes Theater production takes viewers to the Neverland they never knew, charting a course through Peter’s untold, youthful escapades. Tickets $20 and up. Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Feb. 7 to March 2. greatlakestheater.org “Also Sprach Zarathustra” Nearly everyone will recognize the opening of “Also Sprach Zarathustra” by Richard Strauss. It was made famous in “2001: A Space Odyssey.” This version marks the Cleveland Orchestra debut of conductor Thomas Guggeis. Concert preview lectures will be presented by Eric Charnofsky, Pianist & Composer. Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 7; 8 p.m., Feb. 8; 3 p.m., Feb. 9. clevelandorchestra.com Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain’t Right Tour Comedian, actor and podcast host Sebastian Maniscalco is bringing his “It Ain’t Right” Tour to Cleveland this weekend. Tickets start at $39.50. RocketMortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court Cleveland. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 7. rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves The still-surging Cavs take on Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves in a East vs. West matchup at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. 1 Center Court, Cleveland. 7 p.m., Feb. 10. rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com Cleveland Charge vs. Westchester Knicks Cleveland Charge basketball plays two games against the Westchester Knicks this weekend. The game Friday, Feb. 7, is a Black Heritage Celebration. The game, Saturday, Feb. 8, is Marvel Superhero Night with a Marvel poster giveaway to the first 2,500 fans. Tickets are $9 and up. Cleveland Public Hall, 500 Lakeside Ave. E, Cleveland. 7 p.m., Feb. 7; 7 p.m., Feb. 8. cleveland.gleague.nba.com Monsters vs. Rochester Americans The Monsters are in their 18th AHL season in Cleveland and the ninth as the top affiliate of the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets. Catch them as they take on the Rochester Americans this weekend. RocketMortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland. 7 p.m., Feb. 11. rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com Cleveland Museum of Art MIX: Espana This month’s MIX as Cleveland Museum of Art is themed España and will be a Spanish extravaganza celebrating the “Picasso and Paper” exhibit. The night includes a Flamenco dance performance and a dance lesson. Later in the evening, LOLO, spins a set combining Spanish electro music, techno, and house. Ticket prices $5 to $25. Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. 6 to 10 p.m., Feb. 7. clevelandart.org Cleveland Museum of Art Black History Month tours The museum is offering guided tours that highlight Black artists in the museum’s collection. Tours are free but require advance reservations. Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Noon to 1 p.m., Sundays in February. clevelandart.org Apollo’s Fire Vivaldi & Telemann Apollo’s Fire takes the stage four time this weekend. Recorder virtuoso Daphna Mor performs Telemann’s famous Suite in A Minor for the first time on the Apollo’s Fire stage. Violinists Alan Choo, Emi Tanabe and Chloe Fedor will also be spotlighted in double and triple concertos by Vivaldi. Tickets $23 to $78. Students $10. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 6 at First United Methodist Church, Akron; 7:30 p.m., Feb. 7 at Rocky River Presbyterian Church; 7:30 p.m., Feb. 8 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Cleveland Heights; 4 p.m., Feb. 9 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Cleveland Heights. apollosfire.org |
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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. Through March 23, 2025. DETAILS Related: Long-awaited ‘Picasso and Paper’ immersion at Cleveland Museum of Art celebrates a creative iconoclast The Great Big Home + Garden Show If you’re shopping for a contractor to handle your home renovation or looking for inspiration for your green thumb, this show has it all including six feature gardens, a full-size ranch modular home on display, appearances by HGTV personalities and more. Tickets $5-$15. 1 I-X Center Dr., Cleveland Through Feb. 9. greatbighomeandgarden.com "Fat Ham" Cleveland Play House performs James Ijames’ 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning comic tragedy. Think: “Hamlet” but with a protagonist named Juicy, a queer, Southern Black mama’s boy. Tickets $25-$85. Allen Theatre, 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Through Feb. 23 clevelandplayhouse.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 "The Hot Wing King" Dobama Theater continues its run of “The Hot Wing King” by Katori Hall. The comedy-drama play won a Pulitzer Prize in 2021 and celebrates Black gay identity, love, family and self-acceptance through the lens of a hot-wing cooking competition. Tickets start at $15. Dobama Theatre, 2340 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights. Through Feb. 16. dobama.org/hot-wing “Little Shop of Horrors” Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s classic musical comes to Near West Theatre, about the twisted love triangle between a nerdy flower shop employee, the woman he loves and a blood-thirsty plant. Tickets $5-$50. 6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. Through Feb. 16. nearwesttheatre.org 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). clevelandmetroparks.com Character exhibit at Pro Football Hall of Fame This new exhibit pays tribute to some of the NFL’s greatest players who used their platform to promote courage, commitment, respect and integrity on and off the field. Admission $15-$45. 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton Now through May 23 profootballhof.com Paw Patrol Live Paw Patrol brings paws-itivity to Cleveland for a weekend of family fun. Tickets $33.50 and up. KeyBank State Theater, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 10 a.m., 2 p.m. & 6 p.m., Feb. 8; 11 a.m., 3 p.m., Feb. 9. playhousesquare.org “Enemy of the People” Set in a mid-sized Rust-Belt city during the Trump era, this adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s “Enemy of the People” gets into questions that are still relevant today. What inspires people to action? Can scientific discovery mobilize outcomes when economic opportunities are at stake, and fear is pervasive? Tickets are $0 to $49. The Marinello Little Theatre @ JCU, 1 John Carroll Boulevard, University Heights. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 7-8; 2 p.m., Feb. 9. ensembletheatrecle.org Unwritten: The improvised musical This full-length musical is improvised using the song title suggestions from the audience. Tickets are $10. Imposters Theater, 4828 Lorain Ave., Cleveland. 7: 30 p.m., Feb. 7. imposterstheater.com Walk all over Waterloo Check out the Waterloo Arts District’s "First Friday" showcase. Galleries and businesses have open houses and special events. Free. Waterloo Arts, Waterloo Road, Cleveland. 5 to 9 p.m., Feb.7. collinwoodscoop.org Pathways to Freedom: Stories of Strength and Legacy Celebrate Black History Month at Hale Farm and Village and learn more about the legacies of Sara Lucy Bagby and Eliza Bryant. See historic artifacts that bring their stories to life. Free. Gatehouse Visitor Center, Hale Farm and Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath. 1 to 4 p.m., Feb. 8. wrhs.org Celebrating Black History in Perkins Woods New Akron Zoo exhibit explores the history of the city park where the zoo now stands. Included with zoo admission and open during regular zoo hours. 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Through Mar. 7. akronzoo.org/black-history-exhibit "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. wrhs.org 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. akronartmuseum.org |
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FOOD & DRINK 57 Black-owned restaurants, food businesses in Greater Cleveland February is Black History Month, so there’s no better time to highlight Black-owned restaurants in the Northeast Ohio food scene. From bakeries to bars and everything in between, Greater Cleveland has a growing number of Black-owned food businesses worth trying any time of the year. READ MORE Wine, Cheese and Chocolate, Darling! Akron Civic Theatre celebrates Wine, Cheese & Chocolate, Darling! This immersive tasting experience offers more than 50 different wines, both domestic and international. Tastings are paired with a variety of cheeses and chocolates from local producers and purveyors. Tickets are $75. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 South Main St., Akron. 7 p.m., Feb. 8. akroncivic.com RELATED: Sip and savor: Wine, Cheese & Chocolate, Darling! tasting event scheduled PurpleBrown Farm Store hosts artisan cheese, cheeseboard event Learn about locally made, artisan cheeses and gather tips on composing cheeseboards at “Falling in Love with Cheese & Crackers” at PurpleBrown Farm Store in Peninsula. The store, which specializes in local farm and artisan products, is holding the social event from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7. Tickets are still available. READ MORE Edwins Too schedules benefit in wake of crash Edwins Too is holding a benefit dinner to support home skating clubs of the families of the victims in the recent horrific crash near Washington, D.C. The three-course meal with wine is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. Edwins Too is in Shaker Square. READ MORE
Fat's Backroom to host dinner featuring Steinway Piano Gallery Fat’s Backroom, located in Todaro’s Party Center in Akron, is holding a five-course dinner that will showcase its high-tech player piano. Dishes will be paired with wines from all over the world. It’s Wednesday, Feb. 12. READ MORE Taylor Swift-themed wine tasting under way 750ml Wines in Akron is hosting a tasting of Orin Swift wines with the backdrop of Taylor Swift music. Nine wines from the California winery will be offered by 2-ounce pour, glass or bottle. The tasting runs through Friday, Feb. 14 – Valentine's Day. READ MORE TOP PICKS Stino di Napoli It’s been a while since we’ve been back to Stino’s in Rocky River. With a classic Italian menu, appetizers that aren’t heavy, a nice wine selection and tasteful décor, it’s an inviting place. Unfortunately, know this: It’s open only three days a week, they don’t take reservations, and they do not accept credit cards, so bring a checkbook or cash. It’s at 19070 Old Detroit Road, Rocky River. - Marc Bona READ MORE Szechuan Gourmet Weekends in the winter are automatically made better when sharing a Chinese feast with friends, and Szechuan Gourmet in Cleveland’s AsianTown neighborhood is the ultimate place. The authentic restaurant serves sharable dishes like spicy wontons, Hunan beef and Yang Chou fried rice that leave both your stomach and soul feeling fulfilled. Szechuan Gourmet is at 1735 E. 36th Street in Cleveland. - Alex Darus DETAILS Cremona Scratch Italian, Chardon Cremona Scratch Italian is developing a local reputation for solid dining experiences. On the northside of Chardon Square, it is open for lunch, happy hour and dinner. Italian-influenced lunch sandwiches are large enough for two. Throw in a house or Caesar salad as a side for larger eaters. Entrée selections are pasta heavy. Still, one every protein category – beef, veal, chicken, fish, etc. -- is available. Craft cocktails change with the seasons. This is a cozy location overlooking construction of Chardon’s new courthouse extension. - Paris Wolfe DETAILS |
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TV & MOVIES "Kinda Pregnant" Amy Schumer leads the R-rated comedy "Kinda Pregnant," which premieres this week on Netflix. In the film, her character Lainy starts wearing a fake "bump" and telling everyone she's pregnant, jealous of her best friend who is actually gestating a human. Naturally, she meets the man of her dreams in this state. Will Forte, Jillian Bell, Damon Wayans Jr. and "Ginny and Georgia's" Brianne Howey also star. DETAILS "We Live In Time" It's hard to believe that the Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh, demon carousel horse meme only happened last year. This is not the meditation on time that John Crowley was going for with his romantic drama "We Live In Time," about new love, family, cancer and ambition, but with subjects as heavy as those it's also OK to have a bit of fun with it. The movie makes its Max debut on Friday, Feb. 7. The Associated Press found itself mostly dry-eyed when reviewing it last year, hung up on some of the more unbelievable story points, writing "The main reason to see 'We Live In Time' is not the promise of crying or the realities of having a young kid, though, but the quietly affecting performances from Pugh and Garfield… It is charming and silly and sometimes cringey — other people's relationships always are." DETAILS "Piece by Piece" Pharrell Williams' life story is told using Lego in Morgan Neville's unconventional documentary "Piece by Piece," which begins streaming on Peacock on Friday, Feb. 7. In his review for the Associated Press, Mark Kennedy wrote that it's "a bright, clever song-filled biopic that pretends it's a behind-the-scenes documentary using small plastic bricks, angles and curves to celebrate an artist known for his quirky soul. It is deep and surreal and often adorable. Is it high concept or low? Like Williams, it's a bit of both." DETAILS "Apple Cider Vinegar" Kaitlyn Dever stars in a limited-series about the underbelly of the wellness industry. "Apple Cider Vinegar," premiering Thursday on Netflix, is not about the fermented juice that is credited for its health benefits. This ACV is based on the true story of Belle Gibson, an Australian woman who pretended to be a cancer survivor, thanks to clean eating and organic foods. Alycia Debnam-Carey and Aisha Dee co-star. DETAILS "Yellowstone to Yosemite with Kevin Costner" In 2022, Kevin Costner narrated a docuseries on Fox Nation marking the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone National Park. He's back as an executive producer, host and narrator of a three-episode sequel called "Yellowstone to Yosemite with Kevin Costner." The Oscar winner retraces Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir's Yosemite exposition, which helped to inspire Roosevelt's conservation efforts. It premieres Saturday, Feb. 8. DETAILS |
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Natti Natasha The Dominican singer-songwriter Natti Natasha is tomorrow's talent today, effortlessly marrying reggaeton, bachata and pop. That's evidenced by her forthcoming project produced by Romeo Santos, "Natti Natasha en Amargue." "Tu Loca" is modern Música tropicale balladry; the slow and sexy "Quiéreme Menos" deserves a place on your playlist — she even performed that one live at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade last year. If it is great enough for the most delicious holiday, it is great enough for all. DETAILS Kid Tigrr Cleveland singer-songwriter Jenna Fournier (a.k.a. Kid Tigrrr) is celebrating the release of her debut album "Stoned + Animald,” with a concert Friday, Feb. 7 at the Happy Dog, featuring supporting acts Ghost Days and Mulberry Moon. It promises to be an evening of nostalgic dream-pop and dark mystery. Fournier’s album showcases a blend of art-rock, indie, dream-pop, and shoegaze, marking her transition from being the frontwoman of the band Niights to a solo artist. The album touches on themes of mental health, addiction, and self-judgment, offering a cathartic listening experience with reflective and ambient elements. 9 p.m. 5801 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. READ MORE John Coltrane Six decades ago, the singular saxophonist John Coltrane released "A Love Supreme," a revelatory work of modal and spiritual jazz largely considered to be Coltrane's greatest collection and certainly his most popular. On Friday, Feb. 7, listeners can re-experience the album with "A Love Supreme: 60th Anniversary Edition," out via Impulse! Records. And if streaming isn't enough — they're released a limited-edition vinyl version, too. DETAILS MANIA: The ABBA Tribute “Mania” MANIA recreates the magic of ABBA’s music from “Dancing Queen” to “Waterloo,” “Mamma Mia” to “Take a Chance on Me.” Tickets $34.50 and up. Center Stage, MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. 7:30 p.m., Feb.7. mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton Just for the Funk of It The American music collective of rotating musicians headed by George Clinton, brings its style and music to the intimate Center Stage at MGM in Northfield for one night. Tickets are $73.50 and up. Center Stage, MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 8 mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com |
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