April Events Calendar

April means the beginning of Spring in Cleveland and there are lots of interesting things to do. Below is a list (in date order) of concerts, book signings, wine tastings, and more.

If you have an event you'd like to add, please send me the information at cleveland@aboutguide.com. Have an enjoyable April!

Through April 14, 2013
I-X Indoor Amusement Park
What: Kids of all ages will enjoy the rides, fair food, and games.
Where: Cleveland I-X Center, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through April 30, 2013
Spring Bulb Show
What: See the spring bulb display at the Greenhouse.
Where: Cleveland Greenhouse
Time: 10am - 4pm
Cost: free

Through September 1, 2013
Sharkabet! A Sea of Sharks from A to Z
What: Learn about all kinds of sharks.
Where:Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

April 2-4, 2013
Fela!
What: Enjoy this Tony Award-winning, joyous dance, theater, music spectacle
Where: Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

April 2-14, 2013
Good People
What: See this fierce and funny play about one Boston, South End family.
Where: Cleveland Play House, Allen Theater, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Time:Varies
Cost: Varies

April 2 - June 9, 2013
Spots of Light: To Be a Woman in the Holocaust
What: This exhibits examines what it was like to be a Jewish woman during the Holocaust, through oral testimonies, art and other forms of expression.
Where: Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, 2929 Richmond Rd., Beachwood, OH
Time: varies
Cost: Varies

April 3 - 7, 2013
Cleveland Thyagaraj Festival
What: Enjoy an exhibition of South Indian music and dance.
Where: Waetjen Auditorium, 2001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

April 4 - 6, 2013
Mitsuko Uchida's Mozart
What: Hear this piano virtuoso perform some of Mozart's most popular pieces.
Where: Severance Hall, Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: Varies

April 4 - 6, 2013
Nick and Jeremy
What: See this new dramatic Cleveland Public Theater production.
Where: Cleveland Public Theater, 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

April 4 - 11, 2013
Much Ado about Nothing
What: See the Great Lakes Theater Festival production of the Shakespeare classic.
Where: Hanna Theater, 2067 E 14th St., Cleveland
Time: varies
Cost: varies

April 4-14, 2013
Cleveland International Film Festival
What: See regional, national, and international independent films at this nationally-recognized film festival.
Where: Tower City Cinemas, Avenue at Tower City
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

April 4 - October 6, 2013
Fandemonium
What: A look at decorative fans throughout the centuries
Where: Kent State Museum, Kent
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Apirl 5, 2013
1964- The Beatles Tribute
What: Enjoy an evening of Beatles music
Where: Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: Varies

April 6, 2013
Celtic Woman
What: Enjoy an evening of lilting Irish ballads and more.
Where: Palace Theater, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: Varies

April 6, 2013
Cudamani
What: Enjoy the music and dance of Indonesia
Where: Stocker Arts Center, 1005 N. Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH
Time: 730pm
Cost: Varies; call 400 366-4040 for ticket information.

April 7, 2013
Kathy Griffin
What: Enjoy the sometimes irreverent, but always funny comedian.
Where: State Theater, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: Varies

April 8, 2013
Fiddler on the Roof
What: Enjoy this timeless musical.
Where: Stocker Arts Center, 1005 N. Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH
Time: 730pm
Cost: Varies; call 400 366-4040 for ticket information.

April 9, 2013
Pianofest
What: An evening of piano music at CIM
Where: Mixon Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music, 11021 East Blvd., Cleveland
Time: 730pm
Cost: $5
,br>April 9-21, 2013
Warhorse
What: See this play set in England at the beginning of World War I
Where: Palace Theater, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

April 11, 2013
Rita Dove
What: See the former US poet laureate recite her works.
Where: Ohio Theater, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: Varies

April 12, 2013
Keyshia Cole
What: See this popular R&B artist perform
Where: State Theater, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: Varies

April 14, 2013
Pancakes in the Park
What: Enjoy a pancake breakfast in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, complete with locally-made maple syrup.
Where: Boston Mills and Brandywine Ski areas, 7100 Riverview Rd., Peninsula
Time: 10am - 2pm
Cost: $8 for adults; $6 for children under 12

April 14, 2013
CWRU at CIM
What:Enjoy a free concert by Case Western Reserve and Cleveland Institute of Music students
Where: Kulas Hall, CIM, 11021 East Blvd., Cleveland
Time: 3pm
Cost: Free

April 15, 2013
Cleveland Youth Symphony/CSU Symphonic Band<
What: Enjoy an evening of music.
Where: Cleveland State University, Waetjen Auditorium, 2121 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free

April 17, 2013
CIM at Severance
What: Hear CIM students perform two selection by Beethoven.
Where: Severance Hall, Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: $5

April 18-21, 2013
Cleveland Orchestra
What: Hear the Orchestra perform Dvorak's Sixth Symphony and other selections
Where: Severance Hall, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

April 18-21, 2013
Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival
What: See a variety of independent films from up-and-coming filmmakers
Where: Shaker Square Cinemas, 13116 Shaker Square, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

April 19, 2013
Tri-C Jazz Festival: Aaron Neville and Dr. John
What: See these two jazz greats perform.
State Theater, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: $45-$65

April 19 - May 5, 2013
CATS
What: See the perennial favorite musical, based on the writings of TS Eliot, performed.
Where: Geauga Lyric Theater Guild, 101 Water St., Chardon
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

April 21, 2013
Daffodil Sunday
What: Marvel at the more than 100,000 daffodil blossoms in this historic cemetery
Where: Lake View Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Ave.
Time: 730am - 530pm
Cost: Free

April 21, 2013
Earthfest 2013
What: Celebrate Earth Day with exhibits and information on environmental awareness.
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: Adults $10.25, Children $6.25; parking is free.

April 25, 2013
Taylor Swift
What: See the popular country singer perform.
Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland
Time: 7pm
Cost: Varies

April 26-27, 2013
Gershwin on the Air
What: Enjoy an evening of Gershwin tunes, featuring Mark Flanders and Joan Ellison
Where: Stocker Arts Center, 1005 N. Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH
Time: 8pm
Cost: Varies; call 400 366-4040 for ticket information.

A reasonable effort is made to make sure all event information is accurate, but times and events are subject to change.

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