Things to Do This Weekend In Cleveland: Feb. 19-22

Thursday, Feb. 19

Geoffrey Asmus at Hilarities
In his new comedy special, The Only Funny White Man, comedian Geoffrey Asmus caters his comedy to the crowd and enjoys riling up the Minnesotans in his audience with jokes about ice fishing and hypothermia. He performs at 7:30 p.m. at Hilarities, where he has shows scheduled through Saturday. 2035 East Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com

Sam Bush at the Kent Stage
The self-proclaimed King of New Grass, veteran singer-songwriter Sam Bush, a Grammy winning multi-instrumentalist, comes to the Kent Stage. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. 175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org

Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets at Rocket Arena
The Cavaliers go up against the Brooklyn Nets, an inexperienced team that's in the process of rebuilding, Thursday night at Rocket Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. One Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com

Frenzied Tango at Mandel Concert Hall
Veteran composer John Adams returns to Severance Hall to conduct the Cleveland Orchestra as it performs pieces by Ives, Andres and Piazzolla. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and performances repeat at 11 a.m. on Friday and at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com

The Heart of Robin Hood at the Hanna Theatre
This retelling of the Robin Hood story will offer "daring feats, electrifying action and a hint of romance," as it's put in a press release about the story that famously takes place in Sherwood Forest. Thursday's performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Hanna Theatre, where performances continue through Feb. 22. 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Kream at Globe Iron
The Norwegian DJ and producer duo featuring brothers Daniel and Markus Slettebakken comes to Globe Iron. Singles such as "Paradise," a song with shimmering synths and soft vocals, are rooted in both EDM and pop, making the group one of the more accessible acts in the scene. The show begins at 7 p.m. 2320 Center St., Cleveland, globeironcle.com

The Music Man at E.J. Thomas Hall
The classic musical about a con man who pretends to be a band leader comes to E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron. Thursday's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. 198 Hill St., Akron, 330-972-7570, ejthomashall.com

Primary Trust at the Outcalt Theatre
The Cleveland Play House presents this play about a guy who loses his job and "discovers new beginnings" as a result. Thursday's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Outcalt Theatre, where performances continue through March 1. 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits! at Music Box Supper Club
This series at Music Box Supper Club will highlight the best of Shakespeare’s work as presented by the Cleveland Shakespeare. Founded in 1977, the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival has been dedicated to bringing Shakespeare to life for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Doors open at 6 p.m. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com

Suffs at Connor Palace
The Tony Award-winning musical about women who fight for the right to vote comes to Connor Palace for an extended run. Thursday's show takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Connor Palace, where the play runs through Feb. 22. 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Elise Trouw Presents The Diary of Elon Lust Tour at the Grog Shop
The indie singer-songwriter brings the tour in support of her new concept album to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. The concert begins at 8 p.m. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs

Friday, Feb. 20

Cleveland Auto Show at the I-X Center
Each February, major automobile manufacturers bring their latest and greatest new models to the I-X Center for the annual Cleveland Auto Show. Classic models are usually on display as well at the event, which runs through March 1. 1 I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, 216-676-6000, ixcenter.com

Cleveland State University Dance Concert 2026 at the Allen Theatre
Dance students from Cleveland State University strut their stuff at this annual dance concert that takes place at the Allen Theatre. Performances take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The program will include works by guest artists and faculty as well. 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Flanagan's Wake at Kennedey’s Theatre
Part improv, part scripted, this interactive Irish wake is back again at Kennedy’s Theatre at Playhouse Square. Performances are set for 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Honeyland at Beachland Ballroom
Having played the local circuit for the past few years, the Cleveland-based jam band Honeyland has finally written and recorded a studio album, Bursting Out in Hives. The group celebrates its release with Friday's show at the Beachland Ballroom. 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com

KC & the Sunshine Band: Get Lifted! at MGM Northfield Park
The '70s disco group known for hits such as “I’m Your Boogie Man,” “That’s the Way I Like It” and “Get Down Tonight” comes to MGM Northfield Park's Center Stage. The concert begins at 8 p.m. 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-908-7625, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com

Monsters vs. Toronto Marlies at Rocket Arena
The Monsters and Toronto Marlies kick off a two-night stand with Friday's game at Rocket Arena. The puck drops at 7 p.m. and a concert featuring hip-hop trailblazers the Sugarhill Gang follows the game as part of a Black Heritage Month celebration. Saturday's game begins at the same time, and it’ll be University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Night. Players will wear specialty jerseys with numbers designed by some of the Rainbow Babies themselves. One Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com

Seussical at Near West Theatre
This musical at Near West Theatre features a cast of young performers ages 9–15. Expect to hear excerpts from stories such as Horton Hears a Who!, The Cat in the Hat and Gertrude McFuzz. Friday's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m., and performances continue through Feb. 22. 6702 Detroit Road, Cleveland, 216-961-6391, nearwesttheatre.org

Sister Sadie at the Kent Stage
The female bluegrass group brings its tour in support of its latest album, All Will Be Well, to the Kent Stage. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. 175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org

Symphony of Illusions with Michael Grandinetti at Mandel Concert Hall
Magician Michael Grandinetti joins the Cleveland Pops at Mandel Concert Hall for a show featuring disappearing acts and other illusions. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com

Third Friday at 78th Street Studios
From 5 to 9 p.m., many of the 78th Street Studios resident artist studios and galleries will be open as part of this monthly event. There will be live music, and Local West, a Gordon Square sandwich shop, will serve food. BARneo will have a selection of adult beverages as well. Admission is free. 1300 West 78th St., Cleveland, 78thstreetstudios.com

Vuela Alto, Mamá at the Pivot Center
This play centers on two sisters who haven't spoken to each other in years reunite at their mother's wake. It's presented in Spanish with subtitles in English projected on a screen). Friday's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the LatinUs Blackbox Theater located in the Pivot Center for Art, Dance, and Expression. Performances continue through March 15. 2937 W. 25th St., Cleveland, pivotcenter.com

Saturday, Feb. 21

Brite Winter at Waterloo Arts District
The annual music and art festival comes to the Waterloo Arts District for the very first time. The local rock group LoConti serves as headliner and regional acts such as Hooked Like Helen, AJ & the Woods, and Matt Moody round out the bill. Expect bright art installations as well. The day-long event begins at 2 p.m. Waterloo Arts District, Cleveland, britewinter.com

Robert Cray Band at Kent Stage
The blues singer-guitarist delivered a few commercial hits in the '80s and '90s. Now in his 70s, he continues to tour and record and released his latest album, That's What I Heard, in 2020. He performs on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Kent Stage. 175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org

Sunday, Feb. 22

The Pat Bianchi Organ Trio (featuring Troy Roberts and Colin Stranahan) at the Bop Stop
This New York-based organist, educator and Sirius XM radio host comes to the Bop Stop with his trio. Bianchi regularly plays clubs and festivals around the world, and the show serves as a release party for his upcoming release, Confluence. The concert begins at 7 p.m. 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-771-6551, themusicsettlement.org

Brit Floyd at Akron Civic Theatre
Singer-guitarist Damian Darlington reportedly formed this Pink Floyd tribute act because it wanted it to improve upon the work he did with his previous band, the Australian Pink Floyd Show. The group has been touring since 2011, and it performs at 7 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre. 182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com

COYO & COYC Winter Concert at Mandel Concert Hall
The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra and the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus team up for this special winter concert that takes place at 7 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com

Gogol Bordello at House of Blues
Led by Ukrainian singer Eugene Hütz, the veteran gypsy punk band launched with unhinged shows at New York clubs in the late '90s. The group returns to House of Blues. Doors open at 7 p.m. 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com

Jokes on You at Hilarities
Inspired by crowd work clinicians like Dave Attell, Ian Bagg, and Big Jay Oakerson, Jokes On You makes the audience the center of the show by "pushing comics to avoid prepared material or written jokes and instead focus on organic interaction with the audience," as it's put in a press release about this event, which takes place on Sunday at 8 p.m. in the Frolic Cabaret Room at Hilarities. John Bruton and Jimmie Graham host the event. 2035 East Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com

Masters of Hawaiian Music: George Kahumoku Jr, Led Kaapana, & Sonny Lim at Music Box Supper Club
These three Hawaiian musicians will play both original and traditional Hawaiian tunes. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at Music Box Supper Club. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com

New Edition: The New Edition Way Tour at Rocket Arena
The R&B group that formed way back in 1978 is somehow still at it. Hot off last year's Las Vegas residency, the group brings its latest tour to Rocket Arena. Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton open. The concert begins at 7 p.m. One Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com

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