Basquiat: The Unknown Notebooks
For the first time, art enthusiasts get to view more than 150 rarely seen documents, works on paper and large-scale paintings from Brooklyn-born neo-expressionist artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, who died at 27 years old. Basquiat was known for incorporating graffiti and punk style into his art that often had scribbles, symbols and diagrams. $10 adults, seniors and college students $8, children ages 6-17 $5, children ages 5 and under free, member guests $5, Jan. 22- April 23, Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, clevelandart.org
Silent Disco
Dance like no one’s listening. No, really. It might look a bit funky, but when the Grog Shop transforms into the Silent Disco, it becomes a quiet mess of people energetically shimmying, twisting and pop-n-locking to music played over three channels broadcast into wireless headphones. Each DJ drops tunes on a different channel including DJs White Rims and MisterBradleyP spinning indie dance, house and disco on channel one, DJs Walk and LoveMuzak throwing out R&B, hip-hop and reggae on channel two and DJs Textbeak and Sputnik offering ‘80s, new wave and electro on channel three. $10, Jan. 20, 9 p.m.- 2 a.m., 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, grogshop.gs
Board Room
There’s no suit and tie required for this function. Just throw on a hoodie and cap, and head over to e11even 2 gallery for this gnarly exhibit that rolls out a new type of canvas — the skateboard. Cruise by 30 local artists’ transformations of their boards featuring graffiti, Pokemon, portraits, mixed media and more during the 78th Street Studios' monthly third Friday gallery open house. Free, Jan. 20, 5-9 p.m., third Friday, Closes Feb. 17, 78th Street Studios, 1300 West 78 St. Suite 112, Cleveland, e11even2.wordpress.com
Entry Point
Theater lovers can not only get the chance to see the early staging of new works by Northeast Ohio playwrights, but they can also offer feedback at this Cleveland Public Theatre inaugural festival dedicated to developing new theater. The weekend includes staged readings, guest panel discussions, open rehearsals, works-in-progress and more. $15 day pass, $20 weekend pass, $5 discount for seniors and students, Jan. 20-23, 7-10 p.m., 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, cptonline.org/entry-point
Winterloo
Discover fresh local bands at this mid-January music fest at the Beachland Ballroom & Tavern. From garage rock headliners Ottawa to indie-pop band These Knees, these six acts featured in the winter showcase add some groove into your Saturday night. $10 advance, $12 at the door, Jan. 21, 8 p.m. 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, beachlandballroom.com