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GET OUT Everything to do in Cleveland for the next two weeks
A special holiday event, Twinkle in the 216 — Together Time takes place at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. See: Thursday, Dec. 22.
WED 12/14
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 p.m., and the play runs through Jan. 15. 1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Home Alone Concert
Brett Mitchell conducts the Cleveland Orchestra as it plays the John Williams score to the holidaythemed film at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
THU 12/15
Pete Lee
The first standup comedian to get a standing ovation on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, comedian Pete Lee likes to joke about how he’s such a huge people pleaser, he even hugs Uber drivers goodbye and offers to drive for them. The nerdy comic is currently a cast member of TruTV’s Greatest Ever and hosts NFL Rush on Nickelodeon’s Nick Toons. He performs at 7 tonight at Hilarities, where he has shows scheduled through Saturday. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.
FRI 12/16
Christmakwanzakah 2022
Local comedian Bill Squire headlines this annual event that features performances by fellow comics Mary Santora, John Bruton, Mike Polk Jr. and Jasmyn Carter. The comedy starts rolling tonight at 7 at the Agora. 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.
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 Dec. 30. 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 440-933-6210, beckcenter.org.
Holiday Lantern Tours
From 5 to 9 p.m. today, tomorrow and Sunday at Hale Farm & Village, you can learn about the history and folklore of gingerbread while on a candle-lit tour through our historic grounds. You’ll also see village residents as they prepare for the holiday season in the 1840s. Reservations are required. The event repeats next weekend as well. 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Newton Falls, 330666-3711, halefarm.org.
SAT 12/17
Beachland Holiday Flea
The Beachland Ballroom will host its annual Holiday Flea today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Several vendors specialize in music-centric items such as vinyl, band merchandise and art. But that’s not all. There will also be vendors selling vintage clothing, jewelry and more. It’s free to shop. 15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
Monsters vs. Laval Rocket
The Laval Rocket come to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse today at noon to take on the Monsters in the first of a two-game series. The two teams will go at it again at 6 p.m. tomorrow. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
SUN 12/18
Breakfast with Santa
This holiday tradition takes place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. There will be a limited, seating breakfast inside the magically decorated gardens. Following breakfast, meet Santa for a, photo and to share your wish list. There will be an array of crafts, including creating a custom, cookie plate for Santa when he visits. Advance ticket purchase is required. 11030 East Blvd., 216-721-1600, cbgarden.org.
Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens
The Browns era with Deshaun Watson got off to a rocky start earlier this month in Houston, where the quarterback didn’t look sharp despite the Browns’ win. Today, Watson leads the Browns as they take on Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, their division rivals, at 1 p.m. at FirstEnergy Stadium. 100 Alfred Lerner Way, 440-891-5000, clevelandbrowns.com.
MON 12/19
Cavaliers vs. Utah Jazz
Donovan Mitchell takes on his former team today at 7 p.m. when the Utah Jazz, a team that has played well this year despite losing Mitchell and other key players in the offseason, come to Rocket Mortgage
TUE 12/20
Those That, at a Distance, Resemble Another
In conjunction with Contact, an exhibition conceived and organized by Renée Green for moCa Cleveland as part of FRONT International 2022, Green has curated a film series expanding on the exhibition’s exploration of the poetics of relation. The series takes place in Case Western Reserve University’s Strosacker Auditorium, and it includes a wide breadth of films by Green, her peers and filmmakers who have been influential to the artist’s practice. Jessica Sarah Rinland’s Those That, at a Distance, Resemble Another screens tonight at 7. Admission is free. 2180 Adelbert Rd., 216-421-8671, mocacleveland.org.
WED 12/21
The 10 x 3 Singer-Songwriter Showcase Hosted by Brent Kirby
The concept of 10x3 is a pre-arranged line up with 10 songwriters/ bands performing three songs each. Two of the them required to be original, and the third can be the artist’s choice. Local singer-songwriter Brent Kirby hosts the event, which runs from 7 to 9 tonight at the Bop Stop. Admission is free. 2920 Detroit Ave., 216-771-6551, themusicsettlement.org.
THU 12/22
A Charlie Brown Holiday Tribute
Cliff Habian Quartet presents a special show with selections from the songbook of pianist Vince Guaraldi of Charlie Brown/Peanuts fame. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Music Box Supper Club. A performance takes place tomorrow night too. 1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
Monsters vs. Utica Comets
The Monsters play the Utica Comets tonight at 7 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse as they wrap up a twogame series against the team. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Twinkle in the 216 — Together Time
At this event that takes place from 6 to 8:30 tonight at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, you can make your own luminaires. There will also be a DIY hot cocoa bar. It’s all a way to celebrate the winter show exhibit, Twinkle in the 216. This event is included with general admission. 11030 East Blvd., 216-721-1600, cbgarden.org.
FRI 12/23
Frank Amato’s Cleveland All Stars
Frank Amato of Beau Coup fame has put together a lineup of all-star local musicians to play this holiday show at the Music Box Supper Club that benefits the Autism Society of Greater Cleveland. The concert begins at 8 p.m., and tickets cost $30 in advance. 1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
SAT 12/24
Browns vs. New Orleans Saints
The Browns get a break this week as they take on the New Orleans Saints, a team that has sat near the bottom of the NFC South for most of the season. The two teams go at it today at 1 p.m. at First Energy Stadium. 100 Alfred Lerner Way, 440-891-5000, clevelandbrowns.com.
MON 12/26
Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets, a team that boasts two terrific players in Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, come to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse tonight at 7 to take on the Cavs. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
TUE 12/27
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.
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