Friday 3. 11 and 12

“No Matter How Hard I Yell.” Work by Qian Li. And “Reluctant Redemption.” Work by Daniel McDonald. Opening Reception at 5:30, Friday March 11th. At Sculpture Center, 1834 East 123rd St., Cleveland, 216.229.6527 sculpturecenter.org

and Next door at The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve:
“Looking Inward.” Opening Reception 5-8pm. Friday March 11. Looking Inward is an exceptional group exhibition featuring the art of thirty well known Cleveland area artists. In addition to showing work by AAWR’s archived artists, other selectively invited prominent Greater Cleveland artists will display their art. These artists include Anna Arnold, Joseph Cintron, Dexter Davis, Donna Drozda, Marilyn Szalay, Walter Swyrydenko, and Robert Thurmer. For this show, each artist interpreted what “looking inward” means to him or her, as expressed through their art. In each artist’s distinct and unique style, art expresses the outlook of its creator.

“Instant Revival.” Viva la Polaroid! 7 pm. Instant Revival is a “therapeutic jolt of analog development to the affected heart. Featuring original work for the purpose of resuscitation.” IR is an exhibition of Polaroid photos from some of NEO’s best instant photographers: Kelly Knaga, Tim Logan, C.A. Long, Adam Mistzal, Taylor Mikal, Daiv Whaley, Joseph Minek, and Megan Drmota. Experience the beauty of old fashioned instant photography. Digital photography never looked so bland. Aperature, 2541 Scranton Ave, Tremont.

“Art and Ale.” 6-9 pm. Sip on the finest brews from Ohio brewmakers while gazing at Akron Art Museum’s world-renown collection of artwork on Fri 3/11. Food tastings, homemade beer making demos & more. Akron Museum of Art, 1 S. High Street. Akron, 330.376.9185, akronartmuseum.org

“Dovecote’s Ides of March Art Party.” 6-10:30 pm. 3rd Floor Lake Erie Building, part of the Screw Factory Studios, 13000 Athens Ave. Lakewood, Oh 44107

Tremont Artwalk Friday! From 6-10 pm. www.tremontartwalk.org

“4U Print Exhibition and Open Portfolio 1-3:30 pm Saturday March 12th. Zygote Press, 1410 East 30th St., Cleveland 216.621.2900 www.zygotepress.com