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Mochrie and Brad Sherwood bring their Scared Scriptless show to Akron Civic Theatre. See: Saturday, Jan. 7.

WED 12/28

Elf the Musical

Elf the Musical centers on Buddy, a guy who grew up in the magical North Pole after stowing away in Santa’s bag as an orphaned infant and whose excitable and naive character is in for the culture-shock of a lifetime as he searches for his biological father in New York City. Buddy’s ecstatic nature, and elf suit, leaves him sticking out like a sore thumb in the big city but Buddy must find a way for his family to embrace the spirit of Christmas. Performances take place tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 at the Beck Center for the Arts. A performance also takes place at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. The play runs through Friday. 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 440-933-6210, beckcenter.org.

Hamilton

With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, the Broadway hit returns to the State Theatre. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30, and the play runs through Jan. 15. 1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

THU 12/29

Monsters vs. Charlotte Checkers

The Charlotte Checkers come to town tonight for a two-game series against the Monsters at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tonight’s game begins at 7, and the two teams play each other again at 12:31 p.m. on Saturday. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.

FRI 12/30

Jeff Dye

Comedian Jeff Dye’s career got a good bump after he starred in NBC’s comedy adventure series Better Late Than Never, a program that found Dye traveling with celebs such as Henry Winkler, William Shatner, Terry Bradshaw and George Foreman. The mild-mannered Dye doesn’t get too animated during his standup routines even though he likes to joke about how immature he is and how he gets simple enjoyment out of watching birds walk. He performs tonight at 7 and 9:45 at Hilarities. He’s at the club tomorrow too, performing at 7:15 and 10:15. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.

Guy Torry

Comedian Guy Torry likes to joke that he used to get kicked out of class for telling the kind of jokes that he now gets paid to tell on TV. His material ranges from talking about the “stand-in-line-rage” he experiences when he goes to the bank, to the generational differences he sees in the world of sports (“You don’t see any black players in baseball anymore — too many games!”). All the while, he delivers his narrative-based jokes with frenetic energy. He performs tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 and 10 at the Improv. Check the Improv website for more info. 1148 Main Ave., 216-696-IMPROV, clevelandimprov.com.

SAT 12/31

Akron Pride Festival Presents the NYE Rainbow Ball

Tickets to this NYE event at the Akron Civic include food by Ernie’s Catering, hosted beverages, and performances by local musicians and drag artists. There will be a champagne toast at midnight. The party gets started at 8 p.m. 182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com.

Kwanzaa Celebration

This program at Western Reserve Historical Society is free for members and all other guests with paid or gift museum admission. Guests are invited to wear African-inspired attire. Activities will include music, crafts, refreshments and more. It all goes down from noon to 3 p.m. 10825 East Blvd., 216-721-5722, wrhs.org.

New Year’s Eve Concert & Party: Casino Royale

Cleveland Pops Orchestra plays music from various James Bond films at tonight’s special NYE concert that takes place at 9 at Mandel Concert Hall. Vocalists Morgan James and Hugh Panaro will be on hand for the festivities. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.

Tower City Center’s Noon Year’s Eve

This special Noon Year’s Eve event at Tower City Center will feature a balloon drop, character meet and greets, dance parties, New Year wearables, balloon twisters and face painters. The fun begins at 11 a.m. and lasts until 3 p.m. Admission is free. 230 W. Huron, 216-771-0033, towercitycenter.com.

SUN 01/01

Harlem Globetrotters

Some might say that if you’ve seen the Harlem Globetrotters once, you’ve seen them a hundred times, but the

spectacular Globetrotters bring their unrivaled ball-handling wizardry, high-flying dunks and gut-busting comedy to the Coveilli Centre this afternoon and this evening. This basketball-entertainment bonanza is fun for the whole family. Today’s game begins at 2 p.m. 229 East Front St., Youngstown, 330746-5600, covellicentre.com.

MON 01/02

Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls come to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse tonight at 7 to take on the Cavs. The Cavs remain at home tomorrow too as they take on the Phoenix Suns at 7 in the first and only time the Suns will come to the Cleveland during the regular season. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.

WED 01/04

Ohio RV Supershow

An annual event, the Ohio RV Supershow returns to the I-X Center. Reportedly America’s largest indoor recreational vehicle show, this year’s show will feature all the latest RVs. The event runs through Sunday. 1 I-X Center Dr., 216-676-6000, ixcenter.com.

THU 01/05

Gilbert Conducts Nielsen and Haydn

Carl Nielsen discovers his “mature voice” in his Third Symphony, a press described in a press release as “a ravishing love letter to his Danish homeland, filled with both seductive mystery and heartening warmth.” The concert opens with principal timpani Paul Yancich as soloist in James Oliverio’s new Timpani Concerto, which was commissioned for him by The Cleveland Orchestra. The concert takes place at 7:30 tonight at Mandel Concert Hall, and a performance also takes place at 8 on Saturday night at the venue. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.

FRI 01/06

Disney on Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto

Disney on Ice comes to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at this time each year to put on a show highlighting some of its more popular movies. This tour presents characters and music from Frozen and Encanto. Tonight’s performance begins at 7, and performances continue through Sunday. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.

SAT 01/07

Cleveland Cinemas Late Shift

Monthly screenings of Late Shift titles will be held at the Cedar Lee Theatre on the first Saturday of each month at 10 p.m. The movie changes from month to month, but at each screening, there will be a special promotion that will give patrons the chance to win a prize or get a free popcorn. 2163 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, 440-528-0355, clevelandcinemas.com.

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood

Last year, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood returned for the 18th season of Whose Line Is It Anyway? The duo brings its Scared Scriptless Tour to Akron Civic Theatre at 8 tonight. The tour celebrates their 20th anniversary together, and it promises to captivate audiences with more “games” than ever before and lots of surprises. Check the venue website for ticket prices and more info. The two perform again at 7:30 tomorrow night at Packard Music Hall in Warren. 182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com.

SUN 01/08

The 6th Annual 50ish 1st Jokes

John Bruton hosts this annual event at Hilarities. Local comics will try out some new material as they prep for 2023. The event begins at 7 p.m., and tickets cost $10. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.

TUE 01/10

Beetlejuice

Based on Tim Burton’s beloved film, this musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at Connor Palace, where performances continue through Jan. 29. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

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