The Big Easy Meets the Northeast — It’s Mardi Gras Time

Fat Tuesday is right around the corner, and tonight guest vocalist Reggie Bowens joins the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra at the Beachland Ballroom for a Mardi Gras-themed celebration. The orchestra will offer "reverent and creative spins" on some of the most joyous music ever created. The concert begins at 8 p.m. The CJO will perform again at 8 on Saturday night at BLU Jazz+ in Akron. Tickets cost $35 to $55 for the Beachland gig and $25 for the BLU Jazz+ performance. Find details and purchase tickets for both concerts on the website. (Niesel)