Krista McCoy of New Franklin gets ready to blow into a pipe while glassblowing expert Jack Baker, owner of Akron Glass Works, supervises. On the first Saturday of the month, the studio offers free glassblowing demonstrations from 5-9 p.m. Julie E. Washington Browsing the Arts calendar for Friday, Feb 3 MUSEUMS
Akron Art Museum. 1 S. High St. 330-376-9185 or akronartmuseum.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday (until 9 p.m. Thursday). Closes all major holidays. $10; $8, senior citizens and students with ID. Free for AAM members and Blue Star Families. Free admission every Thursday. Exhibit (Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Gallery): “Our Land: Photographs Celebrating the Centennial of the National Park Service.” Through Sunday, Feb. 12.
Allen Memorial Art Museum. 87 N. Main St., Oberlin. 440-775-8665 or oberlin.edu/allenart. A strong permanent collection makes the Allen well worth a trip to Lorain County. The Weltzheimer/Johnson House (a Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian House, 1948-50) is closed for the season. Tours of the house will resume in April. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Free. Exhibit (King Sculpture Court): Fred Wilson’s “Wildfire Test Pit.” New York-based artist Wilson re-contextualizes objects in the AMAM collection to highlight buried histories. He asks the question what is important for us to remember? Through Tuesday, June 12.
Exhibit (Ellen Johnson Gallery): Fred Wilson’s “Black to the Powers of Ten.” Exploring the concepts of race, time, memory and meaning using glass works, paintings, prints, sculpture and a video.
Cleveland Museum of Art. 11150 East Blvd. 216-421-7340 or clevelandart.org. One of the top art collections in the nation has come back into view after completion of its $320 million expansion and renovation. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (until 9 p.m. Wednesday and Friday). Closed major holidays. Free admission to the permanent collection. Admission may apply to touring exhibitions. Exhibit (Mark Schwartz and Bettina Katz Photography Gallery): “Cheating Death: Portrait Photograpy’s First Half Century.” Features more than 50 images from portrait photographers. Through Sunday, Feb. 5.
Exhibit (Julia and Larry Pollock Focus Gallery): “Myth and Mystique: Cleveland’s Gothic Table Fountain.” A table fountian takes center stage surrounded by a group of objects including hand-washing vessels, enamels, illuminated manuscripts and a painting by Jan van Eyck. Through Sunday, Feb. 26.
Exhibit (Kevin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Exhibition Hall): “Albert Oehlen: Woods near Oehle.” Largest exhibition of Oehlen’s work in the U.S. to date. Through Sunday, March 12.
Exhibit (James and Hanna Bartlett Prints and Drawing Galleries): “Pure Color: Pastels from the Cleveland Museum of Art.” Through Sunday, March 19.
Exhibit (Arlene M. and Arthur S. Holden Textile Gallery): “Opulent Fashion in the Church.” European vestments of the 1600s and 1700s. Through Sunday, Sept. 24.
Guided Tours (meet at atrium desk). 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday; 1 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 1 and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
Event: “MIX: Expression.” Exploring the power of words and art: Share your poems, stories and more at an open mic in the galleries. Plus tours of works in the collection. Cash bar and food available for purchase. Details: call 216-421-7350. 6-10 p.m. Thursday. 02/9/17 $10-$15. CMA members free.
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland. 11400 Euclid Ave. 216-421-8671 or mocacleveland.org. Winter hours: 11 a.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to p.m. Saturday, Sunday. Closed Mondays and major holidays. $9.50; $6, senior citizens; $5, students with valid ID. Free admission the first Saturday of the month. Exhibit (Mueller Family Gallery and Rosalie + Morton Cohen Family Gallery): “Adam Pendleton: Becoming Imperceptible.” Through Sunday, May 14.
Exhibit (Toby Devan Lewis Gallery): “Lisa Oppenheim” Spine.”
Exhibit: “Zarouhie Abdalian and Joseph Rosenzweig: Transport Empty.”
GALLERIES
2731 Prospect. 2731 Prospect Ave., Cleveland. 888-273-1881 or 2731 prospect.com. 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; or by appointment. Exhibit: “All Together Now,” featuring painting, protogroaphy and print media from 14 artists. Through Saturday, March 4. Through Saturday, March 4.
Akron Glass Works. 421 Spicer St. 330-253-5888 or akronglassworks.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Exhibit: “The third annual Student Show.” Opening reception: 5-9 p.m. Saturday. 02/4/17 Through Saturday, Feb. 18.
Demonstrations: Glassblowing. Meet the Artists: The first Saturday of the month from 5-9 p.m.
Artists Archives of the Western Reserve. 1834 East 123rd St., Cleveland. 216-721-9020 or artistsarchives.org. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Exhibit: “The Electrostatic Man: The Art of Miller Horns.” Horns was an Akron artist and community activist (1948-2012) known for his prints. Through Saturday, March 18.
Artists Archives of the Western Reserve. American Greetings Creative Studios’ Gallery W, One American Blvd. at Crocker Park, Westlake. 216-721-9020 or artistsarchives.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Exhibit: “A Curve of Color: Art and Fashion of Samuel Butnik and Bonnie Cashin.” Through Thursday, Feb. 23. Presented in association with American Greetings and the Western Reserve Historical Society.
Baldwin Wallace University. Kleist Center for the Art and Drama’s Fawick Art Gallery, 95 E. Bagley Road, Berea. 440-826-2152 or bw.edu/news/calendars. 2-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; or by appointment. Exhibit: “Transcend: Graphic Design Senior Show 2017.” Senior student portfolios from the Digital Media Design Graphic Design major through print and website design. Through Friday, Feb. 10.
Beck Center for the Arts. Jean Bulicek Galleria, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. beckcenter.org. For gallery hours, call 216-521-2540, ext. 10. Exhibit: “Playing the Changes: The Life and Legacy of Milt Hinton.” Hinton is a bass player and photographer and his photographs captures his behind-the-scenes life in music, and navigating the evolving expectations of what it meant to be an African-American in the U.S. in the 20th century. Through Saturday, Feb. 18. Exhibit is a collaboration with Oberlin Conservatory Library’s Special Collection.
Cleveland Print Room. ArtCraft Building, 2550 Superior Ave. 216-401-5981 or clevelandprintroom.com. Noon-6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday; 3-6 p.m. Wednesday. Exhibit: “Inside Outside: Exploring the 20th Century Work of a Doctor and Psychoanalyst.” Show explores the historic use of photography by physician, professor and author Dr. Smith Ely Jeliffe. Through Friday, March 17.
Cuyahoga County Public Library. Orange branch, 31300 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike. 216-831-4282 or cuyahogalibrary.org. Exhibit (Hope & Stanley Adelstein Room): “Fiber, Photos & Funnies,” featuring works by fiber/paper artist Laramie McEnaney, Pulitzer Prize photographer Amy Sancetta, and syndicated cartoonist Jenny Campbell. Opening reception: 1:30 p.m. Sunday. 02/5/17 Through Sunday, Feb. 26.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center. 2131 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. 330-928-8092 or cvartcenter.org. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Exhibit: The Seventh annual Snow Show. Through Friday, Feb. 10.
E11even 2. 78th Street Studios, 1300 West 78th St. Suite 112, Cleveland. e11even2.wordpress.com. Exhibit: “The Boardroom: A Skateboard Art Exhibition.” Nearly 30 artists transformed over 70 skateboards into works of art. Through Friday, Feb. 17.
Galleries at Cleveland State University. 1307 Euclid Ave. 216-687-2103 or csuohio.edu/artgallery. Noon-5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; noon-7 p.m. Friday, Saturday; or by appointment. Exhibits: “Riparazioni,” 11 embroidered dresses and other works by Anne Kmiecik; “Ghosts and Strangers,” dyed tencel weavings by Miriam Norris Omura; and “From There to Here,” geometric abstractions by Susan Squires. Through Friday, Feb. 25.
Harris Stanton Gallery. Pilgrim Square, 2301 W. Market St., Akron. 330-867-7600 or harrisstantongallery.com. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; or by appointment. Exhibit: “New Directions,” featuring emerging young artists who have received training from local art school. Through Friday, Feb. 25.
Harris Stanton Gallery. 1370 West Ninth St., Cleveland. 216-471-4518 or harrisstantongallery.com. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; or by appointment. Exhibit”: “Constructions.” New works by local artists Lynn O’Brien and Meaghan Reed. Opening reception: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday. 02/9/17 Through Saturday, March 18.
Hedge Gallery. At 78th St. Studio, 1300 West 78th St., Suite 200, Cleveland. 216-650-4201 or 78thstreetstudios.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; or by appointment. Preview Party: “Palettes for the Senses.” A multi-sensory art exhibition with Lakewood business owner Ann Bouterse of Indigo Perfumery with select art works by Hedge Gallery artists paired with signature scents you can choose. Reception: 6:15-9 p.m. Thursday. 02/9/17 $15. Appetizers provided by Luxe Kitchen; champagne and vodka infusion cocktails by Erin McCardle.
Heights Arts Gallery. 2175 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. 216-371-3457 or heightsarts.org. Noon-6 p.m. Thursday; noon-9:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Monday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Exhibit (in Main Gallery): “Likeness.” Portraiture by six Northeast Ohio artists: Sarah Curry, Susan Gallagher, Bernadette Glorioso, Dave King, Daniel Levin and Mary Ann Tipple. Through Sunday, Feb. 26.
Exhibit (in Spotlight Gallery): Painted stencil prints by Jeanne Regan.
Howson Gallery at Judson Park. 1801 Chestnut Hills Drive, Cleveland. 216-791-2885 or judsonsmartliving.org. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Exhibit: “Paint and Ink: POaintings and Relief Prints by Michael Greenwald.” Through Sunday, Feb. 26.
Hudson Fine Art and Framing Co. 160 N. Main St. 330-650-2800 or hudsonfineartandframing.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday (until 7 p.m. Thursday). Exhibit: “Funky February Art Show,” featuring Bahamian artist Keith Wisdom and local mother and son artists Nancy and Ned Seibert. Opening reception: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday. 02/4/17 Through Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Juma Gallery. 20100 Chagrin Blvd., Shaker Heights. 216-295-1717 or jumagallery.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Exhibit: “Includion(s),” featuring works by wax artist Dawn Tekler. Through Friday, March 10. Through Friday, March 10.
Kent State University’s School of Art Collection. Downtown Gallery, 141 E. Main St. 330-676-1549 or galleries.kent.edu/. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Exhibit: “Biosynthesis: The Art of Jonah Jacob and Betsy Cavalier-Casey.” Through Saturday, Feb. 25.
Lakeland Community College. The Gallery at Lakeland, Performing Arts Center (Building D), 7700 Tower Drive (off Ohio 306), Kirtland. 440-525-7029 or lakelandcc.edu/gallery. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. Exhibit: The annual Lake County and Geauga County Juried Junior and Senior High School Art Show. Features 432 artworks by students in grades 6 through 12. Through Saturday, Feb. 18.
Sculpture Center. 1834 East 123rd St., Cleveland. 216-229-6527 or sculpturecenter.org. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday; or by appointment. Exhibits: “Superstructures” by Keith Lemley and “Approaching Softness” by Christy Wittmer. Through Friday, March 17.
Spaces. Van Rooyt Coffee Building, 2900 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. 216-621-2314 or spacesgallery.org. Noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (until 8 p.m. Thursday). Exhibits: “Havens” by Imani Roach (Philadelphia); “Except as a Punishment for Crime” by Anthony Warnick (Cleveland); and “Astro Black” by Soda_Jerk (New York). Through Saturday, March 25.
Ursuline College. Florence O’Donnell Wasmer Gallery, 2550 Lander Road, Pepper Pike. 440-646-8121 or ursuline.edu/wasmergallery. Noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. Exhibit: “Women in Reverie: Painting ‘women Through the Decades.” Works by portrait artist Tricia KIaman. Through Friday, Feb. 17.
Valley Art Center. 155 Bell St., Chagrin Falls. 440-247-7507 or valleyartcenter.org. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Exhibits: “It’s Elemental: Fire & Water,” group show; and “Beyond the Blues: Images of the Universe from the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society.” Through Wednesday, March 1. Through Wednesday, March 1.
Waterloo Arts. 15605 Waterloo Road (enter through Callaloo Cafe), Cleveland. 216-692-9500 or waterlooarts.org. 4-10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; or by appointment. Exhibit: The fifth annual DayGlo Show. Featuring works by 40 regional artists with fluorescent paint to experiment with. Through Saturday, Feb. 11.
Waterloo Arts District’s Walk All Over Waterloo. Creative Space at Waterloo Arts, 397 East 156th St., Cleveland. waterlooartsdistrict.com. Galleries and boutiques offer works by local and professional artists, and entertainment the first Friday of the month north to Lake Shore Boulevard. Art Wak. Meet the Artists: 5 p.m. Friday. 02/3/17
Willoughby Hills Community Center Art Gallery. 35400 Chardon Road 440-918-8730 or willoughbyhillsgallery.org. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Exhibit: “Captured Moments and Stories.” Illustrations by Pamela Spremulli and Joe Frankhouser; photography by Suart Allen Pearl and Dennis McDonnell. Through Tuesday, March 7.
SIGNINGS/READINGS
Case Western Reserve University. Tinkham Veale University Center, 11038 Bellflower Road, Cleveland. 216-368-2242 or case.edu/universitycenter. Meet the Author: Margot Lee Shetterly, “HIdden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race.” 12:30 p.m. today in the Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Ballroom. Free. To register, go to case.edu/events/mlk/.
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Heights Libraries at the Lee Road Branch. 2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. 216-932-3600 or heightslibrary.org. Renaissance in Harlem series: Short Story Reading Club presents “The Closing Door” by Angelina Weld Grimke. This series celebrates the African-American writers, artists, musicians, poets and scholars who made Harlem a cultural center during the 1920s and ’30s. 7 p.m. Wednesday. 02/8/17 Free.
Renaissance in Harlem series: Original Voices Book Club presents “Passing” by Nella Larsen. This series celebrates the African-American writers, artists, musicians, poets and scholars who made Harlem a cultural center during the 1920s and ’30s. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. 02/8/17 Free.
Heights Libraries at the Noble Neighborhood Branch. 2800 Noble Road, Cleveland Heights. 216-321-4700 or heightslibrary.org. Renaissance in Harlem series: Craft Clubs presents “Jacob Lawrence Inspired Paintings.” This series celebrates the African-American writers, artists, musicians, poets and scholars who made Harlem a cultural center during the 1920s and ’30s. 7 p.m. Thursday. 02/9/17 Free.
DANCE PERFORMANCE
Baldwin Wallace University. Kleist Center for Arts & Drama’s John Patrick Theatre, 95 E. Bagley Road, Berea. 440-826-2240 or bw.edu/tickets. Performances: Fyoo zh en 17’s “Liars in Fur Coats.” A dance/music project directed by Sara Whale with music composed by Sean Ellis Hussey that was inspired by Dr. Karen Munroe’s research on the social and mating habits of squirrels. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 02/3/17-02/4/17 $10; $5, senior citizens and students.
Fathom Events. Cinemark at Valley View, 6001 Canal Road, Valley View. fathomevents.com. For complete listings of other Cinemark, Digiplex or Regal theaters showing Bolshoi Balley’s “The Sleeping Beauty” captured live from the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow go to fathomevents.com and type in your zip code for the closest theater near you. Prices ($15.45-$18.54, plus service fee) may vary depending on the theater. “Swan Lake.” 12:55 p.m. Sunday. 02/5/17
University of Akron Dance Company. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill Street 330-972-7570 or uakron.edu/dtaa. Performances: “The Snow Maiden,” featuring music by Tchaikovsky and Glazunov. 7 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday. 02/4/17-02/5/17 $20; $10, children and students with ID at Box Office only. Orchestra only; no Grand Tier or Balcony seats.
MUSIC — ORCHESTRAL/OPERA
Cleveland Chamber Music Society. Plymouth United Church of Christ, 2860 Coventry Road, Shaker Heights. 216-291-2777 or clevelandchambermusic.org. Concert: Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet. Works by Reicha, Aho, Ligeti and Nielsen. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. 02/7/17 $30;A $28, senior citizens; $5, students. Pre-concert lecture at 7:30 p.m. by Daniel Hathaway, founder and editor of clevelandclassical.com.
Cleveland Orchestra. Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave. 216-231-1111 or clevelandorchestra.com. Concert previews are presented in Reinberger Chamber Hall one hour before each concert. Concert: “Schubert and Mahler.” Donald Runnicles, conductor; Michelle DeYoung, mezzo-soprano; and Paul Groves, tenor. Works by Schubert and Mahler. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. 02/9/17 Through Saturday, Feb. 11. $29-$149.
North Coast Men’s Chorus. Windows on the River, 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland. 216-556-0509 or ncmchorus.org. Event: The eighth annual Mardi Gras Celebration. 6:30-11 p.m. Saturday. 02/4/17 $65, includes performance, Boubon Street cuisine, live and silent auction. Tax deductible contributions available for $750-$1,500. Benefit the chorus and its Youth Outreach Program.
Severance Hall. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 216-231-1111 or clevelandorchestra.com. Concert (in Reinberger Chamber Hall): Lucas Debargue, piano. Works by Scarlatti, Chopin, Ravel and Medtner. 8 p.m. Friday. 02/3/17 $39-$49.
Concert: Cleveland Instiute of Music Orchestra’s “Broadway in the Circle.” Carl Topilow, conductor and clarinet. CIM vocalists; Steven Greenman, violin; Kathryn Brown, piano; and Brooke and Bobby Wesner, dancers from Neos Dance Theater. 9 p.m. Saturday. 02/4/17 Free, but a ticket is required.
MUSIC — RECITALS/COMMUNITY
Baldwin Wallace University. Kulas Musical Arts Building’s Gamble Auditorium, 96 Front St., Berea. 440-826-3853 or bw.edu/events/conservatory/. Concert: The Elysian Trio’s “Passion of the Russian Romantics.” Featuring Julian Ross, violin; Merry Peckham, cello; and Robert Mayerovitch, piano. 3 p.m. Sunday. 02/5/17 Free.
Beck Center for the Arts. Mackey Theater, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. 216-521-2540 or beckcenter.org. Curator Showcase: “Playing the Changes: The Life and Legacy of Milt Hilton.” A presentation by Oberlin curator Jeremy Smith on the photography installation celebrating the life of jazz bassist Hinton with a music performance by Oberlin professor Peter Dominguez playing Hinton’s 1750 double bass. 4 p.m. Saturday. 02/4/17 Free.
Trinity Cathedral. 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 216-771-3630 or trinitycleveland.org. Brownbag Concert series: CSU Guitars. Featuring guitar students from Cleveland Instiute of Music. Noon Wednesday. 02/8/17 Offering. Bring a lunch or purchase one for $7.
Trinity Lutheran Church. 2031 West 30th St., Cleveland. 216-751-7574 or clevelandbeckerath.org. Music Near the Market series: “Well Worth the Effort.” Florence Mustric, organ. Works by Vivaldi, Franck and others. 12:15 p.m. Wednesday. 02/8/17 Free.
Tuesday Musical Association. At Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 S. High St., Akron. 330-761-3460 or tuesdaymusical.org. Program: Celebrate America’s Diversity with former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove and pianist Laura Downes. 3 p.m. Sunday. 02/5/17 Concert only: $20; free for students through college. Special seating and post-concert reception: $40; $25 for students.
University of Akron. First Congregational Church, 292 E. Market St. 330-972-8301 or uakron.edu/music. Concert: UA Chamber Orchestra. Guy Bordo, conductor. Works by Foss, Mozart and Hovhaness. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. 02/9/17 Free.
PROFESSIONAL THEATER
Cleveland Play House. Playhouse Square’s Allen Theatre, 1407 Euclid Ave. 216-241-6000 or clevelandplayhouse.com. Main Stage: Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Wednesday-Thursday; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Tuesday. 02/3/17-02/9/17 Through Sunday, Feb. 12. Pre-show conversations begin 45 minutes before each performance. TalkBack programs after the performances: 9:30 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5; and Tuesday, Jan. 31. $25-$110.
Cleveland Public Theatre. 6415 Detroit Ave. 216-631-2727 or cptonline.org. James Levin Theatre: Rachel Willson-Broyles’ translation of Jonas Hassem Khemiri’s “I Call My Brothers.” Previews: 7 p.m. Thursday, and Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11 and Thursday, Feb. 16. Tickets: $12, Thursdays; $20; $17, senior citizens and students. All other performances through Saturday, March 4: $12-$30.
Convergence-Continuum. The Liminis. 2438 Scranton Road, Cleveland. 216-687-0074 or convergence-continuum.org. The 2017 NEOMFA Playwrights Festival (through Saturday, Feb.18): Katie Wallace, Renee Schilling and Rob Daniels’ “The Darkness.” 8 p.m. Thursday. 02/9/17 $10; $5, students. Through Saturday, Feb. 11.
Dobama Playwrights GYM Reads. Dobama Theatre, 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. 216-932-3396 or dobama.org. The Playwright GYM Read is a program that provides local playwrights the opportunity to workshop new work. Two one-act plays by Catie O’Keefe: “Darker” amd “Illuminated.” 7 p.m. Monday. 02/6/17 Free.
Dobama Theatre. 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. 216-932-3396 or dobama.org. Conor McPherson’s “The Night Alive.” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Thursday. 02/3/17-02/9/17 Through Sunday, Feb. 12.$32, Friday, Saturday; $29, Sunday, Thursday. Senior citizens, students and military discounts available. Rush tickets for full-time students age 21 and younger may be available five minutes before curtain time.
Ensemble Theatre. 2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights. 216-321-2930 or ensemble-theatre.org. On Main Stage: August Wilson’s “Radio Golf.” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. 02/3/17-02/5/17 Through Sunday, Feb. 26. $12-$24. Sunday, Feb. 12 performance is sold out.
TheatreCle Season: Kenneth Lonergan’s “This Is Our Youth.” 8 p.m. Thursday. 02/9/17 Through Sunday, Feb. 19. $12-$15.
Lakeland Civic Theatre. Lakeland Community College’s Dr. Wayne L. Rodehorst Performing Arts Center in Building D, Ohio 306 and Interstate 90, Kirtland. 440-525-7134 or lakelandcc.edu/arts. Jason Robert Brown and Marsha Norman’s “The Bridges of Madison County.” 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. 02/3/17-02/5/17 Through Sunday, Jan. 19. $15; $13, senior citizens; $7, students.
Medina Performing Arts Center. Medina High School, 851 Weymouth Road. 330-636-3400 or medinabees.org/domain/183. American Shakespeare Center’s Hungry Hearts Tour presents William Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet.” 7:30 p.m. Friday. 02/3/17 $15-$20.
None Too Fragile Theatre. 1841 Merriman Road, Akron. 330-962-5547 or nonetoofragile.com. Samuel D. Hunter’s “The Whales.” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Thursday. 02/3/17-02/9/17 Through Saturday, Feb. 18. One Sunday matinee: 2 p.m. Feb. 12. One Monday performance: 8 p.m. Feb. 13/ $25. Opening Night (Friday) is sold out.
Ohio Shakespeare Festival. Greystone Hall, 103 S. High St., Akron. 1-888-71-TICKETS or ohioshakespearefestival.com. In repertory through Sunday, Feb. 19: Vincent Dowling’s “The Upstart Crow” and James McLure’s “Lone Star..” “The Upstart Crow.” 8 p.m. Thursday. 02/9/17
Playhouse Square. Hanna Theatre, 2067 East 14th St., Cleveland. 216-241-6000 or playhousesquare.org. John Gray’s “Men Are From Mars; Women are From Venus.” 8 p.m. Friday; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday. 02/3/17-02/4/17 $59.
Playhouse Square. 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 216-241-6000 or playhousesquare.org. Connor Palace: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The King and I.” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. 02/7/17-02/9/17 Through Sunday, Feb. 26. $10-$110.
Kennedy’s Theatre (basement of Ohio Theatre): The Frankie Kong Players presents “Flanagan’s Wake.” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 29. No performances Feb. 24 and 25. $26.
State Theatre: “Shen Yun 2017.” 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. 02/4/17-02/5/17 $70-$150.
COMMUNITY THEATER
Aurora Community Theatre. 115 E. Pioneer Trail 330-562-1818 or auroracommunitytheatre.com. William Inge’s “Bus Stop.” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 02/3/17-02/4/17 Through Saturday, Feb. 18. $16; $11, youth ages 18 and under.
Avenue Arts Marketplace and Theatre. 324 Cleveland Ave., Canton. 234-410-3475 or avenuearts.org. Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monolouges.” 8 p.m. Thursday. 02/9/17 Through Saturday, Feb. 11. $10.
Brecksville Little Theatre. Brecksville Old Town Hall, Ohio 21 and 82. 440-526-4477 or brecksvillelittletheatre.org. Agatha Christie’s “The Hollow.” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 02/3/17-02/4/17 Through Saturday, Feb. 11. $12.
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre. 40 River St., Chagrin Falls. 440-247-8955 or cvlt.org. Ron Hutchinson’s “Moonlight and Magnolias.” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 02/3/17-02/4/17 $18; $14, senior citizens and students. The play contains some adult language.
Clague Playhouse. 1371 Clague Road, Westlake. 440-331-0403 or clagueplayhouse.org. Frank Vosper’sA adaptation of Agatha Christie’s “Love From a Stranger.” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Thursday; 2 p.m. Sunday. 02/3/17-02/9/17 Through Sunday, Feb. 12. $16; $15, senior citizens; $10, students with ID. Student Ticket Night: students with ID can attend any Thursday performance for free on ticket availability. Call 440-331-0403 from 1-5 p.m. on Wednesday to reserve a seat.
Coach House Theatre. 732 W. Exchange St., Akron. 330-434-7741 or coachhousetheatre.org. Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap.” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Thursday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. 02/3/17-02/9/17 Through Sunday, Feb. 19. $22; $12, students.
East Cleveland Theater. 14108 Euclid Ave. 216-851-8721 or east-cleveland-theater.org. August Wilson’s “Radio Golf.” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 02/3/17-02/4/17 Through Sunday, Feb. 26. Sunday performances begin 3 p.m. Feb. 12. $15; $12, senior citizens and students.
Galaxy Restaurant and Banquet Center. 201 Park Centre Drive, Wadsworth. 330-334-3663 or thegalaxyrestaurant.com. Murder-Mystery Dinner Theater: Mysteries by Moushey’s “Funeral for a Gangster.” 6 p.m. Saturday. 02/4/17 $55, includes buffet. Cash bar.
Hudson Players. Barlow Community Center, 41 S. Oviatt St. 330-655-8522 or hudsonplayers.com. Disney and Cameron McIntosh’s “Mary Poppins.” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 02/3/17-02/4/17 Through Saturday, Feb. 25. Sunday matinees begin 2 p.m. Feb. 12. American Sign language interpreted performance: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12. $14; $12, senior citizens and students.
Ma’Sue Productions. Balch Street Theatre, 220 S. Balch St., Akron. 330-612-3090. John Dayo Aliya’s ” .. Or Does It Explode?” 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. 02/3/17-02/5/17 Through Sunday, Feb. 19. $12-$15.
Medina County Show Biz Company. County Administration Building’s Haddad Theater, 144 N. Broadway St. 330-722-5776 or medinashowbiz.org. Frank Loesser, Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows’ adaptation of Damon Runyon’s “Guys and Dolls.” 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. 02/3/17-02/5/17 Through Sunday, Feb. 19. $15; $12, senior citizens and students.
Oberlin College. Hall Auditorium, 67 N. Main St. 440-775-8169 or oberlin.edu. Peter Sagal’s “Denial.” 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. 02/3/17-02/5/17 $8.
Weathervane Playhouse. 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. 330-836-2626 or weathervaneplayhouse.com. Joshua Salzman and Ryan Cunningham’s “I Love You Because.” 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Wednesday-Thursday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. 02/3/17-02/9/17 Through Saturday, Feb. 18. Saturday matinees begin 2:30 p.m. Feb. 11. $26; $22, senior citizens for Wednesday, Thursday and matinee performances; $13, college students; $10, youth ages 17 and younger.
Workshop Players. 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst. 440-988-5613 or workshopplayers.com. Marshall Karp’s “Squabbles.” 8 p.m. Thursday. 02/9/17 Through Sunday, Feb. 26. Sunday performances begin 3 p.m. Feb. 19.$15.
CHILDREN’S THEATER
Geauga Lyric Theater Guild’s Skip Kelly Youth Theater. Geauga Theater on the Square, 101 Water St., Chardon. 440-286-2255 or geaugatheater.org. Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes.” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. 02/3/17-02/5/17 Through Sunday, Feb. 12. $14; $12, senior citizens and students; $10, children 12 and under.
Players Guild Theatre. 1001 Market Ave., Canton. 330-453-7617 or playersguildtheatre.com. In William G. Fry Theater: Beth Knox’ adaptation of “Cinderella.” 7 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 02/3/17-02/5/17 $17; $13, ages 17 and younger.
Stow Players. Silver Springs Park’s Heritage Barn, 5328 Young Road 234-206-0128 or stowplayers.org. Adaptation of Margery Williams’ “The Velveteen Rabbit.” 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. 02/3/17-02/5/17 Through Saturday, Feb. 11. $15; $12, senior citizens and students; $5, children ages 10 and under.
Theatre 8:15. 4740 Massillon Road, Green. 330-896-0339 or theatre815.com. James Devita and Bill Francoeur’s adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s “Through the Looking Glass.” 8:15 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 02/3/17-02/4/17 $15; $12, senior citizens and students.
AUDITIONS
For the region’s most comprehensive look at auditions at theaters and other arts organizations, go to cleveland.com/arts.
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