February Events Calendar

Whether you enjoy dance, theater, music, or sports, there's always something going on in Cleveland. Find all of the fun and exciting events happening during the month of February.

If you have an event you'd like to add, please send me the information at cleveland.guide@about.com.

Through February 1, 2009
Arcadia
What: See this dramatic stage performance.
Where: Beck Center for the Arts, Lakewood
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through February 1, 2009
Menopause-The Musical
What: See the stage comedy about the lighter side of aging.
Where: Allen Theater, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through February 1, 2009
Around the World in 80 Days
What: See the stage version of the classic Jules Verne tale.
Where: Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through February 1, 2009
Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
What: See scores of cycles and accessories as well as celebrities, food, and more.
Where: Cleveland I-X Center
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through February 15, 2009
A House without Walls
What: See this drama, set in Philadelphia, by Thomas Gibbons
Where: Karamu House Theater
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through February 22, 2009
Art & Science of Botanical Illustrations
What: Examine a variety of classic botanical prints, sponsored by the Cleveland Institute of Art.
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, University Circle, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Free with museum admission ($7.50 for adults; $3 for children 3-12)

Through February 22, 2009
Mahalia
What: See the story of the great American gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson.
Where: Cleveland Play House, Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through March 28, 2009
Ruralia Hungarica - Exhibit of Paintings of Hungarian Country Life
What: Glimpse into a bygone era with these scenes of Hungarian small town life.
Where: Hungarian Heritage Museum, Galleria at Erieview, 1309 E 9th St., Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: free

February 1, 2009
CIM Free Concert
What: Hear CIM graduate, pianist Geraldo Teissonniere perform selections by Schumann, Osvaldo Golijov, and Chopin.
Where: Kulas Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music, University Circle
Time: 4pm
Cost: free

February 5, 2009
Lily Tomlin
What: See the popular comedian perform.
Where: Playhouse Squre, Cleveland
Time: 730pm
Cost: Varies; call 216 241-6000 for ticket information.

February 6-8, 2009
Hairspray
What: See the popular, Tony-award-winning musical
Where: Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies; call 216 241-6000 for ticket information.

February 6 - 22, 2009
Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
What: See the popular, Stephen Sondheim, musical revival performed.
Where: Lakeland Theatre, Kirtland
Time: Varies
Cost: $5 - $13

February 7, 2009
Tackle the Tower
What: Climb the 37 flights of stairs at the Galleria in downtown Cleveland to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland. Prizes awarded to the winners and everyone gets a tee shirt, free parking, and breakfast and other activities following the event.
Where: Galleria at Erieview
Time: Races start at 845am
Cost: $20 if registered by February 3; $25 after that date; register at www.hermescleveland.com

February 7, 2009
Sustainability Forum
Learn about environmentally friendly ways to landscape and maintain your back yard. Keynote speaker is author, Tracy DiSabato-Aust. Registration includes parking and lunch.
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, University Circle
Time: 830am - 430pm
Cost: $90 for garden members, $99 for non-members; register by calling 216 707-2816 or visiting the Garden's Web site.

February 7-15, 2009
Cleveland Home and Flower Show
What: See dozens of flower displays, home improvement and landscaping vendors, and retail stores. There's food, kid's activities, and prizes, too.
Where: Cleveland I-X Center
Time: Sat: 10am - 9pm, Sun: 11am - 9pm, Mon - Fri: 11am - 10pm
Cost: Adults $11.50, Kids 6-12 $3.75, Kids under 6 FREE
Discounts for AAA members

February 8 - April 26, 2009
Kimono as Art: the Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota
What: See 40 oversized kimonos byh acclaimed artist, Itchiku Kubota.
Where: Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave N, Canton
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

February 13 through March 25, 2009
Quilt Show
What: See more than 230 hand-made quilts of all styles at this annual show.
Where: Lake Farmpark, Kirtland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

February 14, 2009
The Pretenders
What: Akron native, Chrissie Hynde and her band return home for a Valentine's Day concert.
Where: Akron Civic Auditorium, Akron
Time: TBA
Cost: Varies

February 19, 2009
Eddie Money
What: See the timeless rocker perform.
Where: House of Blues, East Fourth and Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
Time: 9pm
Cost: $25

February 20, 2009
Avenged Sevenfold & Buckcherry
What: Hear these two popular rock groups perform.
Where: Wolstein Center, CSU, Cleveland
Time: 630pm
Cost: $39.75; call 216 687-9292 for ticket information.

February 20 - 22, 2009
Greater Cleveland Golf Show
What: See all the latest in golf destinations and accessories.
Where: Cleveland I-X Center
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

February 21, 2009
World's Toughest Rodeo
What: Enjoy the riding, roping, and other rodeo feats.
Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland
Time:830pm
Cost: $20 - $37

February 22, 2009
Peking Acrobats
What: See this amazing Chinese acrobatic troupe.
Where: Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Time: 3pm
Cost: Varies; call 216 241-6000 for ticket information.

February 24, 2009
The Pink Floyd Experience
What: Experience the music of the classic 70s rock band.
Where: State Theater, Playhouse Square
Time: 8pm
Cost: $10 - $36

February 25 - 27, 2009
Jesus Christ Superstar
What: See the timeless Andrew Lloyd Webber musical about the Easter story
Where: Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies; call 216 241-6000 for ticket information

February 27 - 28, 2009
GroundWorks Dance Theater
What: See this NE Ohio dance company perform the world premiere of a piece by world-renowned San Francisco artist Alex Ketley as well as "Circadian" and "NANO" by Artistic Director David Shimotakahara.
Where: Idea Center, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: $18, $22; call 216 241-6000 for ticket information.

^{A reasonable effort is made to make sure all event information is accurate, but times and subject to change. (updated 1-26-09)}