January events

JAN. 1

White Horse Studio Open House Preview new artwork featuring florals in oils and watercolor and colorful animal and equine art. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. 2nd April Galerie & Studios, 324 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. (330) 957-0204.

THROUGH JAN. 18

Paul Gauguin: Paris, 1889 Comprising about 75 paintings, sculptures and works on paper by Paul Gauguin and his contemporaries. All day. $6-$12. Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd. in University Circle, Cleveland. www.clevelandart.org.

THROUGH JAN. 24

Stark County Artists Exhibition Juried exhibition of contemporary artwork by Stark County residents and workers. All day. Free. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E. (330) 833-4061.

JAN. 9

FeLeap’s Birthday Party Birthday cake and party games for children ages 3 to 8 at Stark Parks’ annual mascot birthday party. Free. 1-3 p.m. Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. NW, Perry Township. (330) 477-3552.

JAN. 15-17

Floor sample sale Proceeds from admission will benefit the Cleveland Furniture Bank, whose mission is to provide hope to individuals and families who are trying to restart their lives. 5-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $5 for ages 12 and older. Ohio Design Center, 23533 Mercantile Rd., Suite 118, Beachwood. (216) 831-1245.

JAN. 16

Northeast Class Invitational Invitational swim meet preliminaries and finals. 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. $6 adults, $3 students. CT Branin Natatorium, 1715 Harrison Ave. NW, Canton. (330) 438-2738.

JAN. 16

Canton Symphony Orchestra’s SymphonyLand 1 Orchestra education based on children’s literature designed for pre-K through grade two, but fun for the whole family. Tickets are $5. 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Cultural Center for the Arts, Cable Recital Hall, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. (330) 452-3434.

JAN. 16-17

Westfield Belden Village Bridal Show More than 30 exhibits and two fashion shows to help couples prepare for their special day. Free. Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Westfield Belden Village Mall, 4230 Belden Village Mall, Jackson Township. (330) 494-5490.

JAN. 16

Stark County Artists Exhibition Opening A juried exhibition featuring paintings, photographs, ceramics, mixed media, prints, sculpture and fiber works by Stark County artists. In the main gallery through Feb. 28 during regular museum hours. 7-9 p.m. Free. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E. (330) 833-4061.

JAN. 16

The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favorites Presented by the colorful black-light puppetry of the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $10-$14. Ohio Theatre, PlayhouseSquare Center, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. (216) 241-6000 or (866) 546-1353. www.playhousesquare.org. www.kidsentertainment.net.

JAN. 16

CLEVELAND: The Musical Jon Leiken & Friends presents “The Untold Story of the Greatest City on Earth, A Benefit For Great Lakes Theater Festival.” 8 p.m. $25-$75. Hanna Theatre, PlayhouseSquare Center, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. (216) 241-6000 or (866) 546-1353. www.playhousesquare.org.

JAN. 21

Wine tasting The Arc of Stark County’s seventh annual Grape Possibilities Wine Tasting with silent auction. 6:30-9 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person. Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. (330) 492-5225. www.arcstark.org.

JAN. 21-24 and 28-31

Disney’s Beauty & the Beast Jr. A Disney classic tale of love. Tickets are $10. 7:30 p.m. nightly, and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays. North Canton Playhouse, 525 Seventh St. NE. (330) 494-1613.

JAN. 23

ArtSplash Interactive arts events, entertainment and take-away learning sponsored by ArtsinStark. Food will be available for purchase. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. (330) 452-4096.

JAN. 25

Town Hall of Cleveland Dr. Stan Gerson speaks on “Stem Cells: Harnessing the Next Medical Frontier.” 6 p.m. $45. Ohio Theatre, PlayhouseSquare Center, 1519 Euclid Ave. (216) 241-6000 or (866) 546-1353. www.playhousesquare.org. www.townhallcleveland.org.

JAN. 28

Aultman Cameo Concert 3 Midday concert by the Canton Symphony Chamber Musicians in the intimate setting of Cable Recital Hall. Meet the musicians and enjoy coffee and cookies at intermission. Tickets are $20 for adults and $14 for seniors and students. 1-3 p.m. Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. (330) 452-2094.

JAN. 29-31

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof The Tennessee Williams classic tells the story of greed and deception within a patriarchal Southern family. Tickets are $10. 8 p.m. The Players Guild Theatre, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. (330) 453-7617.

JAN. 30

McKinley Day Celebrate President William McKinley’s birthday with this fun day filled with activities for the entire family. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are $5. Wm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton. education@mckinleymuseum.org. (330) 455-7043.

JAN. 30

MassMu Rhythms Concert Austin Walkin’ Cane Charanghat, a blues singer, songwriter and slide guitarist, in the intimacy of the Massillon Museum’s main gallery. 8 p.m. Cost to be determined. Advance purchase and membership discounts available. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E. (330) 833-4061. www.walkincane.com.

JAN. 30

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company Jones’ newest work, “Fondly Do We Hope … Fervently Do We Pray,” examines the legacy of Abraham Lincoln. 8 p.m. $25-$50. Ohio Theatre, PlayhouseSquare Center, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. (216) 241-6000 or (866) 546-1353. www.playhousesquare.org. www.dancecleveland.org or call (216) 991-9000.