Things to Do This Weekend In Cleveland: Nov. 12-15

Thursday, Nov. 12 

Apollo’s Fire Presents “Echoes Across the Atlantic” with Jeanine De Bique at Cleveland Museum of Art
Trinidadian soprano Jeanine De Bique joins Cleveland's Apollo's Fire for this special concert that takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Cleveland Museum of Art. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School at Jilly’s Music Room
Founded in 2005 in a dive bar in Brooklyn, Dr. Sketchy’s has now spread to more than 100 cities around the world. Dr. Sketchy Akron, a monthly drink and draw event that takes place on the second Thursday of each month at Jilly's Music Room in Akron, gives patrons the opportunity to "draw glamorous underground performers in an atmosphere of boozy conviviality." The fun begins at 7 p.m.; it costs $10 to draw. 111 N. Main St., Akron, 330-576-3757, jillysmusicroom.com

Gymclassheroes. & Lupe Fiasco at the Agora
Chicago-based rapper Lupe Fiasco and pop-punk sensations gymclassheroes. bring their Back to Basics co-headlining tour to the Agora. B.o.B. opens. Doors are at 6 p.m. 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com

Journey: Final Frontier Tour at Rocket Arena
These Rock Hall inductees haven't produced a hit song in decades and yet they remain a major draw with Filipino singer Arnel Pineda serving as a more than capable replacement for former frontman Steve Perry. Journey brings what's being advertised as a farewell tour to Rocket Arena. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. One Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com

Little Big Town at Akron Civic Theatre
Just nominated for a Country Music Association award for Vocal Group of the Year, this country act performs at 7 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre. The group is on tour in support of its latest effort, It's a Dying Art, which delivered the hit ballad "Hey There Sunshine," a somber piano-based tune. 182 S. Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com

Private Lives at the Outcalt Theatre
The Cleveland Play House presents this play about mismatched exes find themselves honeymooning with their new spouses on adjacent balconies. Thursday's performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Outcalt Theatre, where performances continue through Nov. 22. 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Royal Illuminations at Mandel Concert Hall
Jane Glover joins the Cleveland Orchestra for this program featuring suites from Handel’s Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks. Thursday's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall, where performances continue through Sunday. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com

Daniel Sloss at the Ohio Theatre
The Scottish comedian who's recorded specials for Netflix and HBO bring his latest tour, dubbed Bitter (Brand New Tour!) to the Ohio Theatre. Kai Humphries opens. The show begins at 7 p.m. 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Friday, Nov. 13

Donna the Buffalo at Kent Stage
The bluegrass band out of upstate New York returns to the Kent Stage. The group formed back in 1989 and has been a festival favorite over the years. Doors are at 6:30 p.m. 175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org

Andy Grammer at the Goodyear Theater
The singer-songwriter performs at the Goodyear Theater in Akron. The tour supports his latest effort, Big Stupid Heart, and he recently made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. 1201 E. Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com

Michael Kosta at the Hanna Theatre
The standup comedian who has a role in Tracy Morgan's series The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins brings his Big Dad Energy tour to the Hanna Theatre. The event begins at 8 p.m. 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

John Cameron Mitchell at the Ohio Theatre
The writer and star of the cult classic musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch comes to the Ohio Theatre as he celebrates the 25th anniversary of the movie with a screening as well as a Q&A. The event begins at 7 p.m. 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

T Murph at the Funny Bone
A part of the Chicago comedian scene who's done a bit of acting as well (he has a role in the Hulu show Woke), comedian T Murph performs at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Friday and at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday night at the Funny Bone. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, 216-696-4677, cleveland.funnybone.com

Rosemary Schultz at CODA
This Nashville-based Americana artist singer-songwriter embraces folk storytelling on her new EP, which is inspired by the time she spent living in Ohio. She performs on Friday night at CODA. 2247 Professor Ave., Cleveland, 216-274-1200, danteboccuzzi.com

Andrew Schulz: The Life Tour at Hilarities
Press materials for the comedian's current tour promise that he'll discuss current events, politics and "the beautiful chaos of creating life" at Friday's show. He performs at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night at Hilarities. 2035 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-736-4242, hilarities.com

SOMBR: You Are the Reason Tour at Rocket Arena
Producer du jour Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers) is the mastermind behind this singer-songwriter, who became a sensation last year when he dropped his heralded debut, I Barely Know Her, a collection of jittery pop tunes that show off Sombr's upper register vocals and undeniable vulnerability. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. at Rocket Arena. One Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com

Saturday, Nov. 14

Cavaliers vs. Dallas Mavericks at Rocket Arena
The Cavs take on a Dallas Mavericks team led by superstar Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks do not have enough support for Flagg, so the Cavs should have the advantage here. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. One Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com

Dizgo at Beachland Ballroom
On tour in support of its fourth studio album, Innerstate, the jam band brings its improvisational live show that mixes dance music and psychedelic rock to the Beachland Ballroom. Vibe & Direct opens. 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com

Jodeci at the State Theatre
The R&B group is celebrating the 35th anniversary of Forever My Lady with this tour that comes to the State Theatre at 8 p.m. on Saturday. 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

The Uncle Louie Variety Show at the Hanna Theatre
The comedy group brings its latest show, We Are Family, to the Hanna Theatre. The comedians explore their Italian-American heritage in sketch comedy bits, some of which include live music. The show begins at 7 p.m. 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Sunday, Nov. 15

Browns vs. Houston Texans at Huntington Bank Field
The Browns take on a Houston Texans team that has struggled to notch wins this season. The two teams go at it at 1 p.m. at Huntington Bank Field. 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, 440-891-5000, huntingtonbankfield.com

Cash Money & No Limit Tour at Rocket Arena
Once major forces in the music business, the two New Orleans-based hip-hop labels bring their tour featuring some of their biggest acts to Rocket Arena. Birdman and Master P serve as headlines and the lineup also includes Juvenile, Mannie Fresh and B.G. The concert begins at 7 p.m. One Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com

Rocky Mountain High Experience at the Hanna Theatre
Singer-songwriter John Denver is no longer with us, but his spirit remains, and this show that features Denver hits such as “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders," "Take Me Home Country Roads” and “Leaving on a Jet Plane” aims to capture that. The concert begins at 3 p.m. at the Hanna Theatre. 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

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