GOING OUT

Nightlife, clubs and places to go with The Plain Dealer

There's an eclectic bunch of events coming up in Northeast Ohio, including NPR's Diane Rehm speaking, a performance of 'Hansel and Gretel' and a lot more.  Full story »

Plenty to do in Greater Cleveland: The annual FIRST robotics competition for teens is back, along with the Cleveland Auto-Rama and a home-repair show. Full story »

Shubert did part of his act on an East Fourth Street curb in 2006. Full story »

Motorcycle swap meet is schedule for the I-X Center, and the 30th annual St. Malachi's Run are among events slated for Greater Cleveand. - Things to do.  Full story »

Like St. Patrick's Day? Our picks of the week are all about the holiday, from the parade for all to leprechaun event for kids.  Full story »

Cincinnati native Gary Owen was once voted "Funniest Black Comedian in San Diego." Funny thing is . . . Full story »

Pancakes to eat, wine to drink, flowers to see -- lots to do in Northeast Ohio this week  Full story »

Dr. Seuss birthday bash, motocross racers and the annual Put-in-Palooza in Sandusky are all coming up. Full story »

Jim Breuer created one of the most memorable characters ever on "Saturday Night Live" a decade ago when he began bleating in the middle of a bit. Goat Boy was born. The comedian will bring his stand-up act to Cleveland this weekend for gigs at the Improv. Full story »

Lots to do this week in Northeast Ohio, from attending a Breakfast with the Birds pancake breakfast to seeing Halim El-Dabh in concert. And don't forget: It's the time for maple-sugaring hikes Full story »

The annual Cleveland Auto Show gives car buyers and fans a chance to see a multitude of styles, while the Lake Erie Monsters have a special promotion coming up: Bring your dog to the game. Meanwhile, the James A. Garfield National Historic Site offers a special Black History Month program. Lots of stuff to do in Northeast Ohio. Full story »

Jim Norton, radio host, best-selling author and stand-up superstar, is edgy and antsy, but not angry. "The angry comic is not right," he says of a title some folks try to slap on him. He performs Friday at Cleveland's House of Blues. Full story »

"Dueling Titans of Natural History: The Story of John Strong Newberry and Col. Charles Whittlesey" will be the Wednesday kickoff of Curator’s Forum 2010, a series of six lectures at 7 p.m. on occasional Wednesdays about research by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The series will be in the Murch Auditorium of the museum, 1 Wade Oval Park... Full story »

You're invited to take off winter's chill with a place by the fire in local parks and restaurants. We show you where.  Full story »