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Disney on Ice at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Disney On Ice returns to Cleveland with a brand-new show. Mickey, Minnie, and friends take the audience through the timeless stories of Cinderella, Aladdin, Toy Story, and Cars, as well as today’s favorites Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana. $25. 1 Center Court, Cleveland. Jan. 10-14. DETAILS

Ohio RV Supershow

Learn more about RV life at the Ohio RV Supershow. See the latest RV models with all their upgrades and amenities. Information will be available from campgrounds, RV suppliers, RV clubs and more. $18, $3 off with a book donation. I-X Center, 1 I-X Center Drive, Cleveland. Noon to 9 p.m., Jan. 10-12. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Jan. 13. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 14. DETAILS

Cavs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

The Cavaliers have a busy week at home. They play the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, the Chicago Bulls on Monday and the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. $33 and up. 1 Center Court, Cleveland. Jan. 11, 15, 17. DETAILS

Cleveland Orchestra: Prokofiev 5 and 2

The Cleveland Orchestra pairs Prokofiev symphonies as two examples of differing character in the artist’s work. This program’s Concert Preview lectures will be presented by Eric Charnofsky, senior instructor, Department of Music, Case Western Reserve University. $25 to $75. Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 7:30 - 9:30p.m., Jan. 17. DETAILS

‘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

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

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert

The Cleveland Orchestra’s annual concert honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Program will also feature Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Chorus and violinist Amaryn Olmeda. Tickets are sold out. The concert will be broadcast live for free on Adella.Live, the digital home of The Cleveland Orchestra. It will also be available to watch live on YouTube. Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland. 7 p.m., Jan. 14. DETAILS

Celebration of the Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Tri-C’s 47th annual celebration of Dr. King includes student presentations, performances by Tri-C’s Creative Arts Dance Academy and The Cleveland Chorale as well as a musical performance from BeBe Winans. The event is sold out, but those interested can still view it for free via the school’s livestream. KeyBank State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Jan. 14. DETAILS

Cleveland Museum of Art: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

Free daylong celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Live entertainment includes gospel group Humbly Submitted and DJ Kristyles. Other activities include spotlight talks, a poetry wall and more. Free. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Jan. 15. DETAILS

Mummies of the World: The Exhibition

Now in its final weeks, this never-before-seen collection on display at Playhouse Square showcases naturally and intentionally preserved mummies from ancient Egypt and places and time periods closer to home, too. It’s an exhibit 4,500 years in the making! Tickets $17.95-$19.95. Corner Gallery, 1305 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Through Jan. 28. DETAILS

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees Exhibit

You’ve seen the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on television, now get to know the the latest class in this brand-new exhibit. The collection includes exclusive artifacts tracing the incredible music careers of Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, Chaka Khan and more. Tickets $25-$35. Cleveland residents get in free with proof of residency. 1100 E. 9th St., Cleveland. Open daily. 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. $20. 182 S Main St, Akron. Jan. 12-28. DETAILS

‘The Sit-Com Killer’ Murder Mystery

This two-plus hour event combines crime-solving entertainment with a three-course dinner of salad and rolls, choice of entrees and dessert. Seating, salads and drink orders begin at 6:30 p.m. Audience participation, for those who choose, includes karaoke. $76, includes dinner. Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, E 4th St., Cleveland. 7 to 8:30 p.m., Jan. 13. DETAILS

Secret Society Comedy in the Apartment

This pop-up, stand-up comedy show includes national headliner Matt Bergman, local favorite Bill Squire more. Get a ticket, give your password at the door and jam out with musician/comedian Connor Stout. $10 to $20. Mahall’s, 13200 Madison Ave, Lakewood. 11:30 to 11:55 p.m., Jan. 13 & midnight to 1 a.m., Jan. 14. DETAILS

Tim Dillon: American Royalty

Comedian and podcaster Tim Dillon recently released a new book “Death By Boomers.” See his cultural commentary and satire at MGM Northfield this weekend. $25 to $75. MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Rd., Northfield. 7 to 9 p.m., Jan. 14. DETAILS

Walkabout Tremont: Winter Warmer

Experience Tremont’s creative, diverse and walkable neighborhood during Walkabout Tremont. Held the second Friday of each month it gives visitors a chance to learn about the best of the neighborhood’s art galleries, boutiques, bars and restaurants. January’s theme is Winter Warmer. Free. Professor Avenue, Tremont. 5 to 10 p.m. DETAILS

Degas and the Laundress: Women, Work, and Impressionism

Check your preconceived notions of French Impressionism at the door of this special exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The collection of paintings, drawings and prints explores how Edgar Degas and other artists depicted working-class Parisian laundresses during the late 19th century. Timed entry required. Non-member tickets $12-$15. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Through Jan. 14. DETAILS

FOOD & DINING

Terrestrial Brewing Company

Terrestrial has been a craft beer haven on the West Side since it opened in 2017, and it has only grown to become more of a culinary force. Both Terrestrial and its neighbor Terra Bistro serve brunch, lunch and dinner that’s worth seeking out. The smash burger, which has an egg-topped brunch counterpart, is a reliable staple alongside crispy waffle fries dunked in beer cheese. Plus, Terrestrial is a dog-friendly space that hosts specific brunches for dogs on Sunday. DETAILS

Sittoo’s Pita & Salads

You don't have to settle for the same old fast-food options when you have Sittoo’s Pita & Salads. The fast-service place offers a variety of different sized dishes, like a quartet of falafel balls or spinach pie. Great flavors, something different, and locations in Cleveland at Playhouse Square and University Circle as well as North Olmsted and Parma. DETAILS

Au Jus

A lot has been made of Au Jus, 5875 Broadview Rd. Unit B, Parma. And its monumental Italian Beef. All the raves about the mostly take-out joint situated in the Independence-Parma-Seven Hills triangle are 100% legit. Their menu has all manner of flat-pressed sandwiches—Italian/Sicilian-influenced, along with Philly and sausage sandos—but don’t sleep on their Cubano. With a solid portion of shredded pork, thin-sliced ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and yellow mustard, this Cuban is a bright, tangy delight with a crunch that can be heard from here to Miami to Key West to Havana. ¡Dios mío! DETAILS

Ritual Juicery

Ritual Juicery, new to downtown Willoughby, makes it easy to observe Vegan January or “Veganuary.” In addition to freshly extracted juices and organic smoothies, the café offers a vegetable Sammy, a tofu Brekkie Wrap and Buffalo Tempeh. The storefront opened on the main drag in late December. DETAILS

DineDrinkCle podcast talks tipping, new restaurants and more

In the first episode of 2024, "DineDrinkCle: The Podcast" returns with hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus, joined by reporter Marc Bona. The latest episode discusses changes at Melt Bar and Grilled, tipping at Northeast Ohio dining establishments and the most anticipated new Greater Cleveland restaurants set to open this year. "DineDrinkCle: The Podcast" will release new audio and video episodes on Thursdays to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and other platforms. LISTEN

‘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

TV & MOVIES

‘Ted’

Seth MacFarlane revives Ted, his filthy teddy bear character with a Boston accent, in a new series for Peacock. "Ted" the show, is a prequel to the films starring Mark Wahlberg with Max Burkholder ("Parenthood") as a teenage John Bennett in high school, with his best friend Ted by his side. The comedy drops Thursday. DETAILS

“American Fiction”

Frustrated that nobody is buying his books anymore, author and literature professor Thelonious “Monk” Ellison writes a novel full of tired, offensive Black stereotypes as a joke. The book becomes a huge success, of course, appealing to conscience-stricken white people. That’s the premise of a smart, meta and hilarious new film that combines razor-sharp social commentary with a moving family story. Jeffrey Wright leads a stellar cast that includes Sterling K. Brown, Issa Rae and Tracee Ellis Ross. READ MORE

'Mean Girls'

The iconic high school comedy of the early 2000s returns for a new generation this generation this weekend. But -- surprise, surprise -- this new version is a musical, a fact Paramount has downplayed in the movie's trailers and marketing. But it need not worry. Based the Tony-nominated Broadway show, the musical numbers breathe new life into a story we’ve seen dozens of times since the original was released twenty years ago. Tina Fey's script has been updated for the social media age, when people can be humiliated or canceled at the tap of a phone. The result just might be the most entertaining and relevant version of "Mean Girls" yet. REVIEW

‘Echo’

After making her acting debut in the Marvel series "Hawkeye," Alaqua Cox stars in a spinoff about her character for Disney+ called "Echo." Cox's Maya Lopez is a deaf Native American who has left Wilson Fix's (Vincent D'Onofrio) Tracksuit Mafia and returns home to Oklahoma to reconnect with her heritage and family, with Fisk's henchmen trailing behind. "Echo" debuts this week on Disney+ and Hulu. DETAILS

‘Criminal Record’ and ‘True Detective: Night Country’

Several mystery series with starry talent roll out in January so pick your sleuth. Cush Jumbo and Peter Capaldi portray dueling police officers investigating a case of a missing woman in the new thriller program "Criminal Record," which premiered Wednesday on Apple TV+. Jodie Foster leads the fourth season of "True Detective" called "True Detective: Night Country," premiering Sunday, Jan. 14 on HBO and Max. And Clive Owen stars in "Monsieur Spade" as Sam Spade, a former detective pulled out of retirement to investigate the murder of a group of nuns. The premiere will be simulcast Sunday, Jan. 14 on AMC, AMC+ and Acorn TV.

‘The Killers of the Flower Moon’

Martin Scorsese's true-crime epic "The Killers of the Flower Moon" begins streaming Friday, Jan. 12, on Apple TV+. If the movie's 3½-hour running time gave you pause to catch it in theaters, you can now watch one of the year's most acclaimed films at your leisure. The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone and Robert De Niro, adapts David Grann's nonfiction chronicle of the Osage murders of the 1920s. Scorsese, 81, tells an expansive and disquieting Western story soaked in blood and oil, with chastening reverberations for American history. DETAILS

‘Beyond Utopia ‘

One of the year's best documentaries, "Beyond Utopia" captures the precarious plight of defectors from North Korea. Madeleine Gavin's film has a gritty intimacy that utilizes footage shot by its subjects and the operatives who aid their flight from the totalitarian regime. Foremost among them is Seungeun Kim, a South Korean pastor whose heroic efforts have helped rescue hundreds over the the last two decades. "Beyond Utopia" premiered on PBS on Tuesday and is also streaming on Hulu and the PBS app. DETAILS

‘Lift’

"Lift" takes the heist movie to the skies. Kevin Hart stars as the leader of a band of criminals enlisted to steal $500 million in gold from a plane in mid-flight. Directed by F. Gary Gray ("The Fate of the Furious," "The Italian Job"), "Lift" features an ensemble cast including Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D'Onofrio, Billy Magnussen and Sam Worthington. It debuts Friday, Jan. 12, on Netflix. DETAILS

‘The Traitors ‘

Peacock's competition series "The Traitors" returns Friday, Jan. 12. Hosted by Alan Cumming and his sidekick, pet dog Lala, various reality TV stars, athletes and competition show veterans are sent to an ancient castle in the Scottish Highlands to play psychological warfare inspired by the party game "Mafia." This crop of contestants includes Tamra Judge from 'The Real Housewives of Orange County," Maksim Chmerkovskiy from "Dancing with the Stars," Marcus Jordan, son of basketball great Michael Jordan and Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello of MTV's "The Challenge." DETAILS

MUSIC

Kid Cudi

The Cleveland-born rapper’s ninth studio album, “Insano,” finds the man also known as Scott Mescudi joined by Travis Scott and Pharrell Williams on the single, “At the Party.” Other tracks feature collaborators such as Jean Baptiste, Bnyx, Mike Zombie, WondaGurl, Dot da Genius and more. DETAILS

3 Reasons to See FIDLAR at The Roxy at Mahall’s

Upbeat, comical SoCal surf-punk band FIDLAR (short for “[expletive] it dog, life’s a risk”) has a penchant for being both unapologetic and irreverent. Here are three reasons why you should see them at The Roxy at Mahall’s in Lakewood this Sunday, January 14. READ MORE

Kali Uchis

Colombian-American musician Kali Uchis finds her power in a kind of fluidity: of culture, of genre, and of language, moving from Spanish to English in her sultry sounds about love, loss, and, like, divination. On "Orquídeas," ("Orchids" in English), her latest Spanish-language record, Uchis finds inspiration in the "timeless, eerie, mystic, striking, graceful and sensual allure of the orchid," as she said in a statement. Consider it an interesting new framework to think about her art and her role as an artist and a Latina. Or just another way to appreciate the smooth turns of her Latin-pop meets R&B meets reggaetón meets something more ascendent. It's a gorgeous ride, marrying mysticism and sexuality courtesy her rasp-y, classic vocal tone — and with some grounding collaborators in Peso Pluma, El Alfa, JT, Rauw Alejandro, and Karol G. Start with "Labios Mordidos." DETAILS

ITZY

The South Korean pop quintet delivers its third studio album -- or eighth mini-album, depending how you count. “Born to Be”features 10 tracks and is a pretty full bite, even at just 31 and a half minutes. DETAILS

Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X being provocative? Why...nevah! His first single and video in two years, “J Christ,” is “dedicated to the man who had the greatest comeback of all time,” and the artwork puts Nas himself on a cross. Toto, we’re not on Old Town Road anymore... DETAILS

EarthQuaker, Akron Symphony & Mozart

The Akron Symphony Orchestra and Akron-based pedal effects company EarthQuaker Devices are teaming up again to present EarthQuaker & Mozart, featuring The Theron Brown Quartet. The Saturday concert at E.J. Thomas Hall will feature the ASO performing pieces by composers Arvo Part, Mozart, innovative jazz pianist and composer Mary Lou Williams and the world premiere of “Conflagration,” a piece written by arranger/composer Jake Gunnar Walsh and composer/instrument creator Jon Sonnenberg. The piece will the ASO performing with Sonnenberg who will use EarthQuaker pedals to manipulate sound and his self-made musical instruments. Tickets start at $20 and are available at akronsymphony.org. 7:30 p.m. 198 Hill St., Akron.

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