CLEVELAND, Ohio -- There’s no shortage of things to do this weekend, whether you’re looking to have some winter fun outdoors or see a show indoors.
Here are 17 great options.
Ice Festival at Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Be amazed by this icy art form as expert ice carvers participate in live demonstrations and speed-carving competitions. You can also sit on an ice throne, whoosh down an ice slide or enjoy hot cocoa and s’mores. Admission, $7-$9.
8800 Euclid Chardon Rd, Kirtland
Jan. 27-28
Crocker Park Ice Festival
Check out creatively designed ice sculptures placed throughout the shopping center. Visitors can also pose with large 3D ice displays, watch ice-sculpture demos and enjoy live music. Free.
Crocker Park, Westlake
Jan. 28-29
Disney Animation: Immersive Experience
Feel the magic when you step inside some of your favorite animated Disney films. This one-of-a-kind experience at Lighthouse ArtSpace gives you a front-row seat at Simba’s presentation ceremony, sends you on a magic carpet ride with Aladdin and transports you to snowy Arendelle for a song by Elsa. Tickets start at $36.
850 E. 72nd St., Cleveland
Now through April 10
lighthouseimmersive.com/disney/cleveland
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“Stew” at Dobama Theatre
Cleveland’s Off-Broadway theater presents this 2021 Pulitzer Prize finalist, which focuses on three generations of a family as they prepare a meal for a church event. Love, laughter and tensions simmer as the group is forced to confront their pasts. Tickets, $25-$41.
2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights
Jan. 27-Feb. 19
Flanagan’s Wake at Kennedy’s Cabaret
Centered around an Irish funeral, “Flanagan’s Wake” doesn’t sound like an inherently humorous play. But the interactive performance, which has taken place in Cleveland regularly since 1996, relies on audience-interactive improv, usually producing hilarious results. Tickets, $29.
1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Weekends through April 29
“Beetlejuice: The Musical” at Playhouse Square
Sure, this musical based on Tim Burton’s cult classic film is the definition of sensory overload, but it’s also full of laughter, catchy songs and heart even. Tickets, $25-$125.
1501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
Now through Jan. 29
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Tom Petty’s “Wildflowers” at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
This is the final weekend for this exhibit surrounding the celebrated 1994 album by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Artifacts on display include handwritten lyrics, instruments, tour costumes and more. Admission, $35. Cleveland residents get in free.
1100 Rock & Roll Blvd., Cleveland
Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (9 p.m. on Thursdays)
High School Rock Off
Featuring 30 acts from local high schools, this 26th annual battle of the bands kicks off on Saturday with the first of three semifinal rounds at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Find out which ones move on to the Final Exam. Tickets, $15-$20.
1100 Rock & Roll Blvd., Cleveland
6 p.m.. Jan. 28
Downtown Akron Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit as the Akron Civic Theatre hosts the city’s annual Lunar New Year festivities. The event boasts cultural performances, food and beverages, followed by fireworks outside. Free.
182 S. Main St., Akron
4:30-7:30 p.m., Jan. 28
Orchids Forever at Cleveland Botanical Garden
With more than 3,000 flowers from all over the world, this annual celebration of the Orchid highlights the vibrant colors and uniqueness of what some call the most stunning flower on Earth. The show features over 100 different types of orchids. Tickets, $14-$20.
11030 East Blvd., Cleveland
Jan. 28-Mar. 12
Photographs in Ink at Cleveland Museum of Art
This recently opened exhibition examines how like artists like Eadweard Muybridge, Andy Warhol, Carl Pope Jr., Lorna Simpson and more incorporate photographic images in their work with a focus on the tools, techniques and processes at their disposal. Free.
11150 East Blvd., Cleveland
Now through April 1
Totally Rad Vintage Fest at I-X Center
Still rocking those jelly bracelets? Looking for a Starter jacket? This one-day vintage shopping event features totally cool fashions from the ‘80s and ‘90s, but you’ll also find records, home goods and memorabilia, too. Throwback photo ops, a video arcade and DJ spinning your favorite tunes add to the fun. Tickets, $8-$25.
1 I-X Center Dr., Cleveland
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Jan. 28
JR De Guzman at the Agora
This Filipino American comedian is known for his hilarious and engaging standup act in which he combines music and comedy. On his “Later That Evening” tour, he shares songs, jokes and stories with the audience. Tickets, $29-$39.
5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
8 p.m., Jan. 28
The Dolly Party at House of Blues
Dance to your favorite Dolly Parton songs at this disco party inspired by the music of the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Ages 18+ only. Tickets, $12-$25.
308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
9 p.m., Jan. 28
The Scientology Killer Murder Mystery Dinner Party at Hilarities
Help solve a crime while you enjoy a three-course meal. The premise of this murder mystery dinner involves a prospective visit from “Tom Cruise,” Scientology and a mysterious death. Tickets, $62.
2035 E 4th St., Cleveland
6:30 p.m., Jan. 28
Burns Night at Market Garden Brewery
This Ohio City brewery’s 9th annual celebration of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet, comes complete with bagpiping, poetry, ale, scotch and haggis. Tickets, $85.
1947 W. 25th St., Cleveland
6-10 p.m., Jan. 27
Lotus at Beachland Ballroom
Spend an evening with this five-piece instrumental band. Founded in 1998, these festival favorites fuse electronic dance beats with jam music, but dabble in psych-rock, post-rock, disco, funk and jazz, too. The result is a high-energy show that will get your hips moving. Tickets, $30.
15711 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland
8 p.m., Jan. 29
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