Shaker LaunchHouse to Host Cleveland Heights Improv Group

This week, visitors can see what Shaker LaunchHouse can do in addition to business acceleration.

The Lee Road facility will host an event for the Shaker Arts Council's AHa! program series at 7 p.m. on Friday. The event features Cleveland Heights-based Big Dog Theater, which partly operates as an improv troupe after owner Don Mitri announced in December that the theater would close its doors on Coventry by the end of 2012. The event will also feature a musical performance by area vocalist, Jeannie.

Big Dog is scheduled to take the stage around 8 p.m.

The LaunchHouse performance is in line with the pledge to book private shows that Big Dog owner Don Mitri made as part of his closing announcement in December.

Tickets cost $30, and $25 for SHAC members. The cost includes hors d'oeuvres and beverages.

For more information, call 216-916-9360.