Singer-songwriter Jill Scott in Cleveland
Renaissance woman Jill Scott comes to the State Theatre in Cleveland’s Playhouse Square at 8 p.m. Tickets are $47-$102 at 216-241-6000, www.playhousesquare.org.
Go Downtown@Dusk for jazz
Check out the Akron Art Museum’s Downtown@Dusk in its pretty new space in the Bud and Susie Rogers Garden next to the museum. Thursday’s performers are the Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Orchestra from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. It’s also Free Thursday so you can check out the exhibits beforehand. 330-376-9185, www.akronartmuseum.org)
Listen to Escher String Quartet
Tuesday Musical’s new Arts-in-Residence Series features the Escher String Quartet at 7:30 p.m. at the organization’s offices in Barder House, 1041 W. Market St., Akron. Refreshments will be served. It’s $45, and due to limited space, reservations are required at 330-761-3460.
Try tai chi for free in Peninsula
The ancient practice of tai chi has been credited with improving energy and balance and reducing stress. Give it a try for free with certified instructor Nancy Gardnes from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Ledges Shelter and Trailhead on Truxell Road in Peninsula. 330-657-2752.