This Weekend in Cleveland Fun Time
Everything happening Friday through Sunday in Cleveland Fun Time.
The Menzingers – Everything I Ever Saw North American Tour
Punk veterans The Menzingers deliver a high‑energy set as part of their North American tour, filling Music Hall with fast‑paced riffs and sing‑along choruses that capture the spirit of modern punk for Cleveland fans.
Romeo and Juliet
The Department of Theater stages Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy "Romeo and Juliet" in the intimate Roe Green Theatre, offering a fresh, contemporary interpretation for modern audiences. The production blends classic verse with innovative staging, creating a vibrant experience for theatergoers in downtown Cleveland. Students and community members alike will be drawn into the passionate world of star‑crossed lovers.
Ohio State vs. Northwestern
Saturday, November 14 sees the Buckeyes clash with Northwestern Wildcats, and Flannery's Pub will serve $4 Modelo drafts, $0.75 wings, and the weekly Modelo raffle. The downtown venue offers a lively setting for college football fans, with a full‑court menu and a packed house of Ohio State supporters. It’s an ideal spot to enjoy the game and celebrate each touchdown.
Detour (1945) Directed by Edward G. Elmer (67 minutes)
Al Roberts (Tom Neal) plays the piano in a cheap New York nightclub. His girlfriend, who is the lead singer there, heads west to seek fame and fortune in the movies. Feeling forsaken, Al decides to hitchhike his way to Hollywood, catch up with her and live happily ever after. But this is film noir, and fate has its say. He ends up with Vera (Ann Savage) an avenging angel who brings new meaning to the term “Femme Fatale.” A discussion will follow the screening.
AJ McLean presents Alexander James – The Better Man Tour
Pop star AJ McLean hosts Alexander James for The Better Man Tour, delivering polished pop‑rock anthems and dynamic stage production in Music Hall, appealing to both longtime Backstreet Boys fans and new listeners.
Golden – a K‑Pop Kids Party!
K‑Pop sensation Golden hosts a kid‑focused dance party in the Cambridge Room, featuring upbeat tracks, colorful visuals, and a safe environment for children to sing and dance in downtown Cleveland.
Browns vs. Texans
The Browns host the Houston Texans on Sunday, November 15, with Flannery's Pub offering its specialty game‑day menu and all‑day beer specials. The downtown Cleveland bar will be buzzing with fans cheering each play, while the kitchen serves up wings and draft beer specials. It’s a perfect venue for a high‑energy NFL showdown.
Moss'd in Space by Rebecca Thorne
Torian Razner bought a starship. It’s a fixer-upper that’s been abandoned for a century and covered in moss, but it’s Torian’s ticket to freedom. Except her first flight reveals a surprise passenger: the moss is actually an organic computer with a snarky attitude and serious abandonment issues.
All the King’s Men (1949) Directed by Robert Rossen (109 minutes)
This political drama film noir, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Actor (Broderick Crawford), and Best Supporting Actress (Mercedes McCambridge) in 1949, centers on the rise and fall of Willie Stark, an idealistic but ruthless politician in the American South, patterned after Louisiana Governor Huey Long. Staring Broderick Crawford, John Ireland, Mercedes McCambridge and Joanne Dru, this film is based on the book, All the Kings Men, a 1946 novel written by Robert Penn Warren that won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1947. Main character Willie Stark resembles Huey Pierce Long, the radical populist governor of Louisiana whom Warren was able to observe closely while teaching at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.
Private Corporate Dinner
Business leaders can host a polished corporate dinner in the Main Dining & Bar, where floor‑to‑floor service meets sweeping river vistas. The space seats up to 150 guests, allowing for a seamless blend of networking and fine New American cuisine crafted by Chef Zeek. The modern décor and waterfront backdrop create an impressive setting that showcases Cleveland's vibrant Flats district.