Be There, Do That! entertainment listings for Saturday, April 2.
Cleveland Gladiators have their home opener Saturday, April 2.A perfect storm of entertainment events, all occurring today in Cleveland.
MOVIES: CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
What!? You haven't been yet!? The festival ends this weekend.
Where: Tower City Cinemas.
When: Begins 9:10 a.m. today, 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
Cost: $12 per film, nonmembers.
Venue capacity: 14,260.
Info: clevelandfilm.org
BASEBALL: CLEVELAND INDIANS
The Tribe's homestand against the Chicago White Sox continues today; call for availability.
Where: Progressive Field.
Today: 1:05 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices vary.
Venue capacity: 43,545.
Info: indians.com or 216-420-HITS (4487).
ARENA FOOTBALL: CLEVELAND GLADIATORS
Indoor football, high scoring, blaring music -- what more does a gridiron fan want? The Chicago Rush come to town for the Gladiators' home opener.
Where: The Q, East Sixth Street and Huron Road, Cleveland.
When: 4 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $13.
Venue capacity: 17,500.
Info: clevelandgladiators.com
GETTING OUT: BURNING RIVER ROLLER GIRLS
The Hard Knockers clash with the Cleveland Steamers, then the Rolling Pin-Ups take on Hellbombers.
Where: Cleveland State University's Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Ave.
When: Doors open 5 p.m. Bouts start 6 p.m.
Cost: $17 ($6 for kids under 12; $10 for those with military ID).
Venue capacity: 8,000.
Info: burningriverrollergirls.com
MUSIC: 4/2.0 FESTIVAL
The all-ages show will boast seven (!) acts.
Where: Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland.
In the ballroom: Shotgun Jubilee, 9 p.m.; Mo' Mojo, 10:15 p.m.; Waterband, 11:30 p.m.
In the tavern: Willie Mac, 8:30 p.m.; Broccoli Samurai, 9:30 p.m.; JP & the Chatfield Boys, 11 p.m.; Elemental Groove Theory, 12:30 a.m.
Cost: $12.
Venue capacity: 650.
Info: beachlandballroom.com or 216-383-1124.
THE HOLD STEADY
As we wrote on cleveland.com, the band "rocks with fervor and boozy abandon in songs that are a pitch-perfect blend of punk attitude and classic-rock mythology." Does that sound inviting or what? It's an all-ages show.
Where: House of Blues, East Fourth Street and Euclid Avenue, Cleveland.
When: Doors open 8 p.m. Show is 9 p.m.
Cost: $18.
Venue capacity: 1,000.
Info: houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/cleveland or 216-523-2583.
LOVEMUFFIN PALOOZA
Jack Fords, Jane Dough, The Flavor and Dan McCoy and The Standing 8s all play one of the best-named music fests ever. The night will be broadcast via Rock Capital Radio and include a raffle to benefit the Cleveland Animal Protective League.
Where: Wilbert's, 812 Huron Road, Cleveland
When: 8 p.m.
Cost: Call for price.
Venue capacity: 200.
Info: wilbertsmusic.com or lovemuffinrecords.com
MORE BANDS!
Pompous [Expletive]: Plays rock and country classics. In the wine bar, 8 p.m., no cover.
Fifty Amp Fuse: Hailing from Detroit, this band plays the funky rock and soul sounds of your favorite bands over the years. In the music hall, 10 p.m., $10.
Where: Brothers Lounge, 11609 Detroit Ave.
Venue: 340 for both.
Info: brotherslounge.com or 216-226-2767.
STILL MORE BANDS!
Head to the Gordon Square Arts District for a couple of hot dogs, a couple of drinks, a couple of bands. The Tough [expletive] from Philadelphia and Prisoners from Cleveland play.
Where: 5801 Detroit Ave.
When: 9 p.m.
Cost: $5.
Venue capacity: 200.
Info: happydogcleveland.com or 216-651-9474.
CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
The orchestra's final trip to Miami this season is around the corner. But now you can enjoy the Cleveland debut of Czech conductor Jiri Belohlavek. He leads a concert featuring Dvorak's Symphony No. 7, Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2, with pianist Horacio Gutierrez, and Haydn's Symphony No. 96.
Where: Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
When: 8 p.m.
Cost: $36-$126.
Venue capacity: 1,844.
Info: clevelandorchestra.com or 216-231-1111.
CAVANI STRING QUARTET
The group, the professional quartet in residence at Cleveland Institute of Music, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a performance that is part of the Music at Main series.
Where: Cleveland Public Library, Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium, 525 Superior Ave. When: 2 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Venue capacity: 250.
Info: cpl.org/musicatmain or 216-623-2848.
THEATER
ASSORTED PERFORMANCES
Ah, the theater!
"1964 The Beatles Tribute": 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre. Musical sounds of the Fab Four.
Last Call Cleveland: 7:30 p.m., 14th Street Theatre, Improv comedy.
Rioult: 8 p.m., Ohio Theatre, Modern dance.
"Flanagan's Wake": 8 p.m., Kennedy's Theatre, long-running audience-interactive show.
Cost: Prices vary.
Venue capacity: 3,985 combined.
Info: playhousesquare.org
