Anthony McGill is one of classical music’s most recognizable and brilliantly ­multifaceted figures and principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic. Emanuel Ax has amassed eight Grammy Awards, and countless accolades for his performances as both a solo artist and collaborator.

This clarinet-piano duo will perform works by James Lee, Robert Schumann, Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, and Leonard Bernstein on Tue 2/4 at 7:30PM in Finney Chapel as part of the Oberlin Artist Recital Series. Read more.

Tracey Thomas hit northeast Ohio with a bang in the late 70s, when her band, the Akron-based Unit 5, became the darlings of the area’s new wave scene and Thomas was its princess. But they faded away, and Thomas disappeared from the music scene until she was lured out of retirement in the mid 90s by Akron music scene catalyst Ryan Humbert, who produced a string of “comeback” albums for her. He also produced her brand-new album Words Can’t Save Us Now, her eighth since that comeback on which, she says, she tried to capture how Joni Mitchell’s Blue made her feel.

In addition Humbert encouraged Thomas to turn the notes she was writing about her life during the pandemic into a book, titled Little Miss Akron. She’ll debut them both at a concert at Weathervane Playhouse Sat 2/1 where Humbert’s red-hot alt country band the Shootouts will open the show. Read more.

Join the Cleveland Museum of Natural History for an evening of romance and fun as they celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Museum! This 21+ event will offer something for everyone, couples and singles alike. Curious about some of the lore behind finding love? Epoch is the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s signature 21+ event series. Explore the Museum’s all-new galleries while dancing to the beats of notable DJs, sipping cocktails, and diving into diverse areas of science through interactive experiences.

Get mystical with tarot reading and aura photography—whether you’re a true believer or not. Just want the science? Drop in on Thu 2/13 at 7:30PM and learn about the process of sexual selection, the mating dances of animals, and how to create your own “love potion.” Read more.

Now in its 16th year, the Brite Winter Festival will take place at a new location on Old River Road on the East Bank of the Flats, across the river from where it’s been in recent years. It’s just announced a lineup of 30 mostly local performers, ranging from hip hop and electronic artists to singer-songwriters to punk-infused rock bands, who will perform on the three outdoor stages. Read more.