Event: University Program Board Spring Comedian

Date: 4/4

Price: $5

Description: This year’s spring comedian is Gianmarco Soresi, who has appeared on “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” “The Real Housewives of New York City” and the Netflix series “Verified Stand-Up,” as well as (more likely than not) your TikTok feed. He also was recognized as a New Face of the Just for Laughs comedy festival in 2022. Be sure to catch Soresi’s performance this Friday at Severance Hall—if you’re a fan of sharp, dark comedy and/or poking fun at former theater kids, you’re guaranteed to enjoy yourself.

Event: Billboard Hot 100 Dance Party

Date: 4/4

Price: Free

Description: Twist Social Club—Cleveland’s No. 1 gay club, according to their website—presents an evening of Billboard Hot 100 hits both past and present. “Get ready to lose your voice, break a sweat, and dance like it’s your personal concert,” promises the event’s promotional material. For Case Western Reserve University students 21 and older, this is a night you definitely don’t want to miss.

Event: Cleveland International Film Festival

Date: 4/2–5

Price: $18 for a feature-length film

Description: You might be surprised to find out that Cleveland’s own International Film Festival (CIFF) is one of the largest and longest-running film festivals in the country, and attracts over 70,000 visitors annually. According to their website, CIFF’s mission is to showcase “the power of film arts to educate, entertain, and foster an inclusive human experience.” You can support this mission by attending a screening of a feature film or shorts program in one of CIFF’s four participating theaters—with 300 films playing from 60 countries, you’re sure to find something that piques your interest.

Event: “Proof” play

Date: 4/4–6

Price: Free

Description: CWRU’s own Players’ Theatre Group presents “Proof,” a play about the emotional journey of a mathematician’s daughter. Like with all the group’s performances, you can expect “Proof” to provide heart, humor and stellar performances from your peers in large doses. Only showing this weekend at Kalberer Black Box, be sure to catch this production while you still can!

Event: Gimme Gimme Disco

Date: 4/5

Price: $17

Description: Although it’s not the first time Gimme Gimme Disco has come to Cleveland, this ABBA-themed dance party is a can’t-miss classic. Dress up in your finest disco attire and come to Mahall’s in Lakewood to boogie along to ‘70s and ‘80s hits from artists including Donna Summer, Cher, The Bee Gees and, of course, ABBA. And if contemporary music is more your speed, try the prior evening’s “Pink Pony Club: A Modern Femme Pop Dance Party,” also at Mahall’s and promising music from Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Tate McRae and all your favorite 21st-century pop princesses.

Event: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Sacramento Kings

Date: 4/6

Price: From $32 pre-discount

Description: This Sunday is one of the three remaining chances to catch a Cavs home game during the dwindling regular season. Although NBA ticket prices look steep on a student budget, you can score huge discounts by signing up for the Cavaliers & Monsters Student Pass here, which offers tickets for as low as $10 (although, in my experience, they tend to be closer to $15–20). If the Cavs’ current season record is any indication—they’re currently the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference—you’re probably in for a great game and a rare rush of Cleveland pride.