This weekend in Chardon, OH

Great Lakes Game Emporium in Mentor, OH hosts a prerelease for the newest Pokémon set, Delta Reign featuring Rayquaza. Entry is $35 and includes a build-n-battle kit with a 40-card deck that contains one of four promo cards and four packs from the new set. Participants will use 40-card decks to play three games, and everyone receives at least three additional packs at the end. Player IDs are required, and if you do not have one, an ID can be assigned at the venue.

Keep the weekend going with a Sunday ride on the Funny Bus, an award-winning blend of comedy and history that turns sightseeing into a uniquely entertaining experience. This 90-minute tour travels along Cleveland’s shoreline, into the Flats entertainment district, through downtown, and into nearby neighborhoods, all led by a local comedian as guide. Guests may bring beer and wine on board. It works well for a date night, a girls night out, or a fun kickoff to an evening around town.

Build practical native gardening skills during a hands-on workday at Meadow City Native Plant Nursery in Cleveland. This session focuses on cleanup practices that support winter habitat, sharing what to do and what to avoid so gardens look cared for while still protecting pollinators and other small wildlife that shelter in fallen leaves and stems. Expect outdoor tasks, so check the forecast, dress for the weather, wear clothes that can get dirty, choose closed-toe shoes, and consider layers, a sunhat, or sunscreen. Bring plenty of water. Gloves and tools are provided, and personal equipment is welcome. Registration is optional and helps with headcount. In case of rain, the workday may be postponed or canceled, and activities typically continue regardless of temperature. Updates are shared by email, or call 216-282-6911 for current information. Parking is available across from the nursery, and signs will guide you.

This casual Pokémon Prerelease event is a welcoming way to get into or return to the Pokémon TCG. Each participant receives a Build & Battle Kit with four packs from the Delta Reign set and a 40-card deck featuring one of four special promo cards. After 20 minutes to build decks, players take part in three rounds of play. Everyone receives additional packs at the end, regardless of standings.

Ohio artist Ethan Timm brings an old-soul spirit to Stonegait Winery, drawing on classic rock and roll legends known for unforgettable songwriting. His set blends lively energy with heartfelt delivery, showcasing smooth, soulful vocals and agile, blues-tinged guitar work. The music spans recognizable favorites from the past, original songs in a similar vein, and a few unexpected deep-cut covers. No two shows are the same, so the mix evolves from moment to moment.

This program pairs Haydn’s Symphony No. 80, a poised work of the Classical era that anticipated later advances, with Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 led by guest conductor Peter Popelka. Mahler’s score spans funeral march rhythms, striking horn passages, and intimate love music, arriving at a high-spirited conclusion.

The Impact Ball is an elegant benefit evening centered on advocacy, survivorship, awareness, and community. Presented by Black Girls Fighting Cancer and Stiletto Boss Foundation at The Aviator Cleveland, it brings together survivors, caregivers, medical professionals, advocates, community leaders, and supporters for a moving celebration of resilience and impact. Guests can expect opportunities for connection and inspiration, live performances, heartfelt personal stories, and fundraising moments that honor those affected by cancer while fueling efforts that continue beyond the ballroom. Proceeds support education, advocacy, support services, survivorship and wellness initiatives, and culturally responsive outreach for individuals and families facing cancer. Attendees may come to celebrate a survivor, honor a loved one, advance the mission, or take part in something meaningful, and the impact is intended to carry forward well past a single night.

Social media standouts and brothers Wyatt Feegrado and Luke Abranches headline Hilarities. Known for their podcast clips, sharp wit, and lively brotherly banter, they deliver a set shaped by the internet era. Two of comedy’s fastest rising talents bring quick laughs and sibling chemistry to the stage.

Enjoy an evening of Latin jazz at B Side Lounge with the Sammy DeLeon and Jackie Warren Quartet, featuring Kip Reed and Chris Burge. DeLeon, a Lorain-born timbales player and longtime presence in Northeast Ohio’s Latin jazz community, began performing professionally as a teenager, appeared with Cobra, Orquesta Charambo, and Impacto Nuevo, and now leads Sammy DeLeon y Su Orquesta. He has shared bills with artists including El Gran Combo, Tito Rojas, and Tony Vega, and is known for mentoring student percussionists in Latin rhythms. Warren, a Colorado native, studied classical piano at Oberlin Conservatory and earned a master’s degree from Cleveland State University while deepening her jazz studies. She performs as a soloist, leads a trio with Peter Dominguez and Ron Godale, collaborates frequently with DeLeon’s salsa and Latin jazz projects, and has performed with artists such as David “Fathead” Newman, Clark Terry, Frank Morgan, Bobby Watson, Tito Puente, Jr., and many others. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.