Honor the life of Muhammad Ali at Regal Interstate Park
In honor of Muhammad Ali, the Regal Interstate Park in Akron is showing the biopic Ali at 2:50 and 9:50 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Will Smith was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his portrayal of The Greatest. Buy tickets at www.regmovies.com.
Get country with Dolly Parton
At press time, a few seats remained for country legend Dolly Parton’s “Pure and Simple Tour” at the Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park. Tickets are $99.50-$225 at 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Enjoy wine, art for a good cause
Women.Art.Wine runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at Conversations & Co., 22 Northwest Ave., Tallmadge. It promises a brownie bar, artwork for sale, local author appearances and complimentary wine (are there two better words in the English language?), all to support the Battered Women’s Shelter of Summit & Medina Counties. 330-633-2432.
Celebrate NBA Finals with beer
The Giant Eagle Market District in Green will offer a special East Coast vs. West Coast beer tasting with food pairings at its 6 for $6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event, featuring beers from the coasts, is a nod to the Cavaliers of the Eastern Conference playing the Golden State Warriors of the Western Conference in the NBA Finals. The store is at 1700 Corporate Woods Parkway.
Learn about the justice system
Did you get hooked on the Netflix documentary series Making a Murderer? Attorneys Dean Strang and Jerry Buting will discuss the justice system and the ramifications of the Steven Avery case at 8 p.m. at Playhouse Square’s State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Tickets are $39.50 and $49.50 at 216-241-6000 or www.playhousesquare.org.