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Cleveland International Film Festival queues up Local Heroes Competition

March 28, 2024 at 11:31 a.m.

Some comedians coming through the Hilarities 4th Street Theatre have quipped that Clevelanders are the only people in the nation who love to wear shirts boasting their city’s name. That...

Cleveland comic John Armstrong playing March 29 and 30 at Frolic Cabaret

March 25, 2024 at 12:10 p.m.

Cleveland comedian John Armstrong is feeling dangerous these days. Not only is he set to perform March 29 and 30 in the Frolic Cabaret at Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant &...

Black Violin headed to Playhouse Square with its classical-meets-hip-hop blend

March 20, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

Challenging stereotypes and preconceived notions one note at a time. That’s what Black Violin’s classical rigor and adrenaline-charged hip-hop will do when the act returns to Playhouse Square for a...

Tammy Pescatelli, a comic who grew up in Perry, playing Lorain Palace March 23

March 21, 2024 at 10:05 a.m.

Comedian Tammy Pescatelli has played many Northeast Ohio gigs but never one in Lorain Count, but that will change on March 23 with the ‘HaHa Ohio’ show. “I’m so excited...

Great Lakes theater dusts off those ‘Merry Wives of Windsor’

March 18, 2024 at 4:25 p.m.

It’s been a decade since Falstaff and the wise wives of Windsor last graced the Hanna Theatre stage. That’s about to change when Great Lakes Theater revisits “The Merry Wives...

‘Annie’ actress-turned-director still adores Cleveland-bound musical

March 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

Jenn Thompson is living proof the sun truly does come out tomorrow. After originating the role of Pepper during the inaugural 1977 Broadway run of “Annie,” the actress — who...

Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens bringing K.K’s Priest to Agora Cleveland

March 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

Still living after midnight nearly 30 years out, Tim “Ripper” Owens is ready to bring his newest career chapter to Northeast Ohio. KK’s Priest — featuring the talented metal vocalist...

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SHAPE America to host national convention in Cleveland

March 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

A noticeable influx of morning walkers and folks doing jumping jacks next week is expected throughout downtown Cleveland. That’s because SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators) will be...

Cleveland-bound PAW Patrol Live! ‘The Great Pirate Adventure’ seeks treasure

March 7, 2024 at 11:38 a.m.

From one pirate to another, Northeast Ohio-raised Karsen Guldan is enjoying life as a touring performer. It was roughly 20 years ago when the Hudson native watched a live touring...

CCM act CAIN excited to have Cleveland-bound Winter Jam on resume

March 4, 2024 at 4:36 p.m.

Growing up in a strict Christian background can lead to early adulthood rebellion. For some folks, that’s a dangerous road filled with experimentation. Then there’s the Cain siblings — Taylor,...

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