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Everything to do in Cleveland for the next two weeks

It’s the time of the season for Crocker Park’s Annual Tree Lighting. See: Saturday, Nov. 19.

WED 11/16

Cats

Featuring new sound design, direction and choreography, a revamped version of the musical Cats remains in town this month for an extended run at the State Theatre. Tickets start at $20. Check the Playhouse Square website for show times and more info. Performances continue through Sunday. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

The Great Leap

Tonight at the Outcalt Theatre, the Cleveland Play House presents The Great Leap, a play about an American college basketball team travels from San Francisco to Beijing for a “friendship game” against a Chinese squad. Performances continue through Sunday. Check the Playhouse Square website for times and ticket prices. 1407 Euclid Ave, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

THU 11/17

American composer John Adams imagines a modern-day miracle, retelling the story of the Messiah through a “constellation of references from medieval chant to contemporary Latin American poetry.” Adams comes into town tonight to conduct the Cleveland Orchestra as it plays the piece at 7:30 at Mandel Concert Hall. Performances also take place tomorrow night and Saturday night. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.

FRI 11/18

Capone

Comedian Derrick “Capone” Lee served nine months in jail in the early ‘90s. He successfully left that life behind, however, when he turned to comedy. He performed for the first time ever at Columbia University and hasn’t looked back. His material often centers on subjects such as racism and social inequality. Capone has shared the stage with big-name comics such as Mike Epps and Tracey Morgan. He performs at 7:30 and 10 tonight and at 6:30 and 9 tomorrow night at the Improv. 1148 Main Ave., 216-696-IMPROV, clevelandimprov.com.

Friday Night Lights!

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History stays open until 8 tonight to feature special programming, including current science presentations, gallery talks, up-close looks at the museum’s animals, in-depth conversations with curators and special guests, and access to the Ralph Mueller Observatory, weather permitting. The events are free for members. For nonmembers, normal admission rates apply, and guests who purchase a ticket at any time on Friday are welcome to stay past 5 p.m. at no additional cost. 1 Wade Oval Dr., 216-231-4600, cmnh.org.

SAT 11/19

Crocker Park’s Annual Tree Lighting: A Grinchmas Party with Santa

A whole cast of holiday characters will take the stage at 7 tonight at Crocker Park to perform an hourlong Grinchmas show. The group will then welcome Santa to help light a giant Christmas tree. Leading up to the big performance and lighting, Crocker Park’s holiday attractions, including the Real-Ice Skating Rink, Santa’s Village and Gift Shop, a holiday market with local vendors and a Selfie Station on Santa’s Sleigh will all open at noon. Admission is free. 189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, crockerpark.com.

SUN 11/20

Nemr

Critics credit Nemr, a Lebanese/ American standup comedian, with establishing the standup comedy scene throughout the Middle East. Nemr actually grew up in San Diego but then moved back to Lebanon with his family, where he sought to “break down barriers.” He performs tonight at 7 at Hilarities. Check the club’s website for ticket prices. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.

MON 11/21

Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks promise to be a playoff contender this year, and they come to town for the first time this season to take on the Cavs at 7 p.m. at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Cavs are off to a terrific start thanks to the stellar play of newly acquired guitar Donovan Mitchell, so this is a game they should win. 1 Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.

TUE 11/22

Lyrical Rhythms Open Mic and Chill

This long-running open mic night at the B Side allows some of the city’s best rappers and poets to strut their stuff. The event begins at 8 with a comedy session dubbed 2 Drinks & a Joke with host Ant Morrow. The open mic performances begin at 10 p.m. Tickets cost $5 in advance, $10 at the door., $5. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-932-1966, bsideliquorlounge.com.

WED 11/23

Kerwin Claiborne

Alter egos such as Ms. Mary, Uncle Leroy and Miss Keisha have made comedian Kerwin Claiborne into an internet sensation. He brings his live show to the Improv tonight at 7. Check the Improv website for more info. 1148 Main Ave., 216-696-IMPROV, clevelandimprov.com.

THU 11/24

Magic of LIghts

A drive-through holiday lights experience featuring holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations, Magic of Lights returns to the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds this holiday season. Hours are 5:30 through 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 1. Check the website for ticket prices and more info. 19201 East Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights, 440- 243-0090, magicoflights. com/events/northeastohio/.

FRI 11/25

A Christmas Carol

The Great Lakes Theater production of Charles Dickens’ classic never fails to engage and delight. This annual tribute to knee-jerk liberal sentiments, like compassion for the downtrodden, is always a must-see, whether you’ve seen it before or not. Tonight’s performance takes place at

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7:30 at the Ohio Theatre, where performances continue through Dec. 23. 1501 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

Brendan Eyre

Comedian Brendan Eyre likes to joke that he grew up fighting his brother when he was young and picked up some habits that didn’t translate so well into the real world. “I would lock myself in the bathroom until my mom came home from work,” he says in one routine. Eyre, who’s appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Comedy Central, and Gotham Comedy Live, became a New Face of Comedy at Montreal’s prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. He performs tonight at 7 and tomorrow night at 9:30 at Hilarities. Check the Hilarities website for ticket prices. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.

SAT 11/26

Music & Friends Garage Sale Holiday Edition

Vendors at this event will sell concert photography, vinyl, music memorabilia, biographies, vintage concert tees, music icon fridge magnets, cassettes, tour programs, concert posters and 45s. Photographers Janet Macoska, Joe Kleon, and Anastasia Pantsios will be on hand as will local authors. It all goes down from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Music Box Supper Club. This year’s sale will help those in the music community with a suggested one dollar donation at the door. Proceeds will go to the 10,000 Watts of Holy Light Foundation (part of the Cleveland Foundation). 1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.

Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas

Now in its 27th season of touring nationally, Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas aims to recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in a remote farmhouse in the parish of Teampall an Ghleanntáin in the west of Ireland in the 1950s. The performance features Grammy-winning guitarist William Coulter, All-Ireland champion singer and fiddle player Eimear Arkins, Champion Irish dancer Marcus Donnelly, Cleveland native uilleann piper Brian Bigley and native Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley. The performance takes place tonight at 7:30 at the Hanna Theatre. 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

SUN 11/27

Browns vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Browns take on the Buccaneers, a team known for its stingy defense and for having one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time in Tom Brady, today at 1 p.m. at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns need a win to stay in contention for the playoffs, so you can expect this game to be a tight one. 100 Alfred Lerner Way, 440-891-5000, clevelandbrowns.com.

Cleveland Pops Holiday Spectacular!

Cleveland Pops Orchestra and Pops Chorus team up for today’s holiday concert that takes place at 2 p.m. at Connor Palace. There will be holiday music and magic during intermission. Expect visits with adoptable puppies and kittens from local shelters and family photos with Santa Claus. The City Mission will accept donations of new toys and games. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, p layhousesquare.org.

Genghis Con

This small press and independent comic convention brings together cartoonists, zinesters, printmakers, authors, illustrators, small press publishers, educators and advocates. They’ll exhibit their work, talk about their processes and celebrate the independent print community. The event takes place today from noon to 5 p.m. at the Pivot Arts Center. 2937 W 25th St., genghisconcleveland.com/.

TUE 11/29

Tootsie

Part of the Broadway in Akron series with performances at E.J. Thomas Hall on the campus of the University of Akron, Tootsie tells the story of a talented actor who struggles to find work until he finds “the role of a lifetime.” Performances take place at 7:30 tonight and tomorrow night at E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron. 198 Hill St., Akron, 330-972-7570, ejthomashall.com.