January Calendar

ALL MONTH

Rising to the Occasion  National First Ladies’ Library exhibit tour featuring Dolley Madison – War of 1812; Edith Wilson – World War I; Barbara Bush – Persian Gulf War; Eleanor Roosevelt – Pearl Harbor; Lucretia Garfield – Garfield assassination; and Jacqueline Kennedy – Kennedy assassination. 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for children. 330-452-0876 or www.firstladies.org.



THROUGH FEB. 5

Ten Chimneys  Summer and scandal take center stage as theatrical legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne and friends Sydney Greenstreet and Uta Hagen rehearse Chekhov’s masterpiece, “The Seagull,” at their idyllic Wisconsin retreat, Ten Chimneys. 7:30 p.m. each night, 2:30 p.m. matinees Feb. 4 and 5. Tickets are $49 to $69. PlayhouseSquare Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 866-546-1353 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.



FEB. 2

Historic Clearview Golf Club Community Book Celebration  Featuring “Twice as Good” by Rich Michelson and Eric Velasquez.

Understanding Social Justice Through Children’s Literature. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2. Walsh University Barrette Business and Community Center. Rich Michelson’s talk is free and open to all, followed by reception and book signing. Several events throughout the weekend. For more information, visit starklibrary.org.



FEB. 3

First Friday  Local art, music and food. Free. 6-10 p.m. Downtown Canton Arts District, between Cleveland and Market avenues N, and Sixth Street N and Tuscarawas Street, Canton. First Stop with About magazine at 5:30 p.m. at Canton Museum of Art, featuring illustrations from “Twice as Good” by Eric Velasquez. 330-453-1075 or visit www.CantonFirstFriday.com



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FEB. 4

Cleveland Jazz Orchestra  Celebration of the Big Band, Classics to Contemporary Revue. Sean Jones takes the CJO and the audience on a journey through the evolution of the big band from Count Basie to Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Thad Jones and more contemporary ensembles. 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 to $45. Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 866-546-1353 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.



FEB. 4

Kathleen Madigan — Gone Madigan  Voted Funniest Female Stand-up Comic at the American Comedy Awards. 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 to $28. Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 866-546-1353 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.



FEB. 4

The Brighter Side Band  “A Night in Memphis” dinner and program fundraiser for the St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church. All proceeds go to the renovation fund to paint the church. St. Haralambos, 251 25th St. NW, Canton. 6 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children younger than 12 ($25 and $18 at the door). 330-454-7278.



FEB. 4-5

Arctic Ice Festival  Maritime Museum of Sandusky, Sandusky Bay Pavilion and the Erie County Senior Center, downtown Sandusky. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Most activities free, some cost between $1 and $5. 419-624-0274.



FEB. 4

Guest Sommelier Night  Fifth annual Stark County Hunger Task Force fundraiser held by Bender’s Tavern, featuring Drs. Michael Linz, Dean Borth and William Murphy, and David DePasquale as guest sommeliers. 330-453-8424.



FEB. 6

Larry Elder: American Exceptionalism — Is America Still a Land of Opportunity?  Best-selling author and radio talk-show and TV host, nationally syndicated newspaper columnist. 6 p.m. Tickets are $45. Ohio Theatre, PlayhouseSquare Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 866-546-1353 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.



FEB. 6-APRIL 9

Reading Club  Imagine if your book club gave you insider access to everything from the world of the story to the author's brain. That's the type of behind-the-scenes look provided by the Reading Club — an enlightening and personalized interaction with three of this season’s most intriguing plays: “Galileo,” “Radio Golf,” and “In the Next Room.” 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. PlayhouseSquare Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 866-546-1353 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.



FEB. 8-12

Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage  The story of Miss Abigail, the most sought-after relationship expert to the stars (think Dr. Ruth meets Emily Post), and her sexy sidekick, Paco, as they travel the world teaching Miss Abigail’s outrageously funny “how-tos” on dating, mating and marriage. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8-10, 5 and 8 p.m. Feb. 11, and 3 p.m. on Feb. 12. Tickets are $10 to $35. 14th Street Theatre, Playhouse Square Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 866-546-1353 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.



FEB. 9-12

Columbus Sports, Vacation and Boat Show  2 to 8 p.m. Feb. 9 and 10; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 11; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 12. Tickets are $8 for adults, free for children 13 and younger. Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus. (614) 644-3247.



FEB. 10-11

RAIN  Internationally acclaimed Beatles music concert, performing the full range of the Beatles’ discography live onstage. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 to $56. Palace Theatre, Playhouse Square Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 866-546-1353 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.



FEB. 10-MARCH 4

Radio Golf  Part of August Wilson’s 10-play cycle chronicling black life in the 20th century. 7:30 p.m. most nights, matinees available. Tickets are $49 to $69. Allen Theatre, Playhouse Square Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 866-546-1353 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.



FEB. 11

Joe Goode  A master storyteller, Goode gets to the core of our humanity with classic wit and peerless choreography. Tickets are $10 to $30. Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 866-546-1353 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.



FEB. 11

Demetri Martin  Award-winning stand-up comedian and scriptwriter. 8 p.m. Tickets are $35. Ohio Theatre, PlayhouseSquare Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 866-546-1353 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.



FEB. 14

Valentine’s Day Wine and Chocolate Tasting  5:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $11 and includes admission to Franklin Park Conservatory. 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus. 614-645-8733 or visit www.fpconservatory.org.



FEB. 14

Valentine’s Day Dinner and Airplane Ride  5 to 9 p.m. $179 per couple for party and airplane ride, $89.50 per couple for party only. JPS Boltonfield Airport, 200 Norton Road, Columbus. 614-878-7422.



FEB. 14

Valentines by Candlelight  Reservations due by Feb. 7. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $60 for adults. Ohio Historical Center/Ohio Village, 1982 Velma Ave., Columbus. 800-686-6124.



FEB. 17-18

Why I Had to Dance  Experience the world premiere of this animated journey of dance through time, over generations and across geography brought to life on stage. Written by Ntozake Shangé and choreographed and directed by Dianne McIntyre. 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. Westfield Insurance Studio Theatre, Playhouse Square Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 866-546-1353 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.



FEB. 17-20

Medina Ice Festival  A weekend of ice carving, shopping and visual entertainment on the square. Free. Ohio’s Public Square, Medina. 440-717-1940.



FEB. 18

The Ugly Duckling and Tortoise and the Hare  Wearing EL wire (electroluminescent wire), the actors bring the beloved stories of “The Ugly Duckling” and “The Tortoise and The Hare” to life as characters light up the stage. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 to $14. Ohio Theatre, PlayhouseSquare Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 866-546-1353 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.



FEB. 18

Dick Fox’s Golden Boys  Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell, from the heyday of “American Bandstand,” return to reminisce with hits from the ’50s  and ’60s, plus contemporary numbers that spotlight their voices. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 to $65. Palace Theatre, Playhouse Square Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 866-546-1353 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.



FEB. 19

The Peking Acrobats  The gravity-defying, juggling, gymnastic cyclists of the Peking Acrobats are back. 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 to $35. Palace Theatre, Playhouse Square Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 866-546-1353 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.



FEB. 25

Through the Looking Glass Jump Back Ball 21  Travel through the looking glass and enter the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $120 to $200. State Theatre, Playhouse Square Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 866-546-1353 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.



FEB. 25-MARCH 4

Central Ohio Home and Garden Show  10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; closed Monday. Tickets are $12 for adults, free for children 12 and younger. Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus. 614-461-5257 or info@dispatchevents.com.