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Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to entertainment@morningjournal.com or entertainment@news-herald.com. You must include a phone number and\/or web address for publication.
Art
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents “Student Visual Arts Exhibition,” through June 20; “Abstract Infrastructure,” a solo exhibition by Debbie Clapper, offering a behind-the-scenes look into the artist\u2019s creative process, through July 12; “Mickey Mencin: Prints,” through Oct. 17. Call 216-521-2540, or visit beckcenter.org.
Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents “Five Senses\u201d garden exhibit, an immersive experience focusing on sight, sound, smell, touch, taste and therapeutic horticulture with wind and plant music, interactive biomes, and vibrant displays across the Rose and Woodland gardens, through Sept. 7. Call 216-721-1600, or visit cbgarden.org.
Cleveland Institute of Art: 11610 Euclid Ave., presents “Drawn from the Archive: Remembering Women from Chagrin Falls History,” an exhibition of paintings and drawings by student Amelia Vinson that reflects on underrepresented voices from the late 19th to mid-20th century, through Aug. 28 at the Chagrin History Center, 87 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls. Call 216-421-7407 or visit CIA.edu\/events.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents “Hidden Insights: Looking at the Backs of Portrait Miniatures,” through Aug. 16; “Pintoricchio Magnified: An Immersive Conservation Experience,” through Aug. 23; “Pahari Paintings: Art and Stories,” through Sept. 13; “Expressively American: Printed Silks, 1927\u20131947,” through Nov. 8; “Children\u2019s Armor From the Imperial Habsburg Armory in Vienna,” through June 4, 2028; “Manet & Morisot,” through July 5; “Martin Puryear: Nexus,” the “first substantial survey of the artist\u2019s work in nearly two decades,” co-organized by CMA and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, through Aug. 9; “Epic of the Northwest Himalayas: Pahari Paintings from the \u2018Shangri\u2019 Ramayana,\u2019” through Aug. 16; “France in the Time of Manet and Morisot,” through Aug. 23; “Provenance: Journeys of Korean Art,” through Oct. 18; “The Plum Scenery Studio: Wu Hufan and His Circle in Modern Shanghai,” through Nov. 15; “\u2018Bunjin\u2019 in Japanese Art,” June 21 through Dec. 6. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Holden Arboretum: 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, presents \u201cWoven Landscapes,\u201d an outdoor textile installation featuring over 400 textile sculptures displayed throughout the grounds that were created by community members during public screen-printing workshops led by Praxis Fiber Workshop, July 18 through Sept. 7. Visit holdenarb.org.
Museum of Contemporary Art (moCa) Cleveland: 11400 Euclid Ave., presents “four dynamic exhibitions exploring nature, time and human connection,” through Aug. 2 \u2014 “OHIO NOW: State of Nature,” featuring work by several artists | Sky Hopinka: “The Myth Is Now,” a “poetic and deeply personal exploration of indigenous culture, history and language using film, photography and text” | KING COBRA: “When You Are Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” featuring a suspended bisected male Great White shark made of silicone, beads, synthetic hair and ink applied with a tattoo machine in a 13-foot cage of fluorescent tubes | “Homing Instinct: Letting Go of the Shore,” a 26-minute multi-screen film installation by New York-based filmmaker Dani McClain. Call 216-421-8671 or visit mocacleveland.org.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents the 39th annual “Amateur Photo Contest and Show,” featuring an exhibition of amateur photography highlighting the natural beauty of Lake County, through Aug. 2. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com\/parks-trails\/penitentiary-glen-reservation
West Woods Nature Center: 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township, presents “On the Wing\u2026Nature That Takes Flight,” through July 26. Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Comedy
The Agora: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Chris Ramsay, June 13; Ilana Glazer, June 16; Ari Matti, Aug. 29. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Charleston White, June 11; Sommore, June 12 through 14; Desi Banks, June 18 through 20; Steve Hofstetter, June 24; Majah Hype, June 25; Capone, June 26 and 27; Bubba Dub, July 3 through 5; Sydney Castillo, July 9; Funny Marco, July 10 and 11; Rudy Rush & Friends, July 17 and 18; The Magic of Eric Eaton, July 24; Marlon Wayans, August 7 through 9. Call 216-696-4677 or visit ClevelandFunnyBone.com.
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents Dylan Carlino, June 11 through 13; Danny Polishchuk, June 12; Eddie Pepitone, June 13 and 14; Shayne Smith, June 14; Therapy Gecko Live, June 18; Malik Elassal, June 18 and 19; Are You Garbage?, June 19 and 20; Jason Salmon, June 21; Beth Stelling, June 25; Joey Avery, June 26 and 27; Jared Freid, June 26 and 27; Sarah Tollemache, June 28; Maurice Benard, July 8; Mark Normand, July 9 through 11; Dave Attell, July 17 and 18; Kevin Nealon, July 24 through 26; Joe Gatto, Aug. 6 through 8; Pat McGann, Aug. 27 through 29; Big Jay Oakerson, Oct. 1 through 3; T.J. Miller, Oct. 9 and 10; Joe Dombrowski, Oct. 22 through 24; Maria Bamford, Oct. 25; Nick Swardson, Oct. 27 through 29; Josh Wolf, Dec. 17 through 19. Call 216-736-4242 or visit pickwickandfrolic.com.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Paula Poundstone, June 27. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents “Couples Therapy: The Theatrical Show,” a combination of theater, stand-up comedy and improv, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Northfield Park Racino: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Lewis Black, Sept. 11; Brad Williams, Oct. 3. Call 330-908-7625 or visit northfieldparkracino.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Marc Maron, Oct. 10; Daniel Sloss, Kat Humphries, Nov. 12. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rocket Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Dave Chappelle, June 16; Bert Kreischer, Oct. 3. Call 888-894-9422 or visit RocketArena.com.
Dance
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents Derek Hough, July 15. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Cleveland Ballet: presents third annual ChoreoLab, featuring Handel\u2019s “Giselle,” October 23 through 24 at Playhouse Square\u2019s Connor Palace; “The Nutcracker,” December 11 through 20 at Playhouse Square\u2019s Connor Palace; “Peter Pan,” May 7 through 9 at Playhouse Square\u2019s Connor Palace. Visit clevelandballet.com.
Dancing Wheels: 3030 Euclid Ave. #100, Cleveland, presents “Ladies of the \u201980s,” 8 p.m. June 13 at Playhouse Square. Call 216-432-0306 or visit dancingwheels.org.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents YMCA Enchanted dance recital, 1 p.m. June 13. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Ajayi Dance: Half the Sky, June 19 through 21. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Film
Chagrin Documentary Film Festival: at CDFF on the Triangle, 3 N. Franklin St., Chagrin Falls, presents The Summer Party, a fundraiser honoring Richard and Betsy Stovsky featuring food, live auction, gypsy jazz, 6 p.m. June 13 at Barrington Golf Club; Ohio Goes to the Movies picnic and screening of “Toy Story 2,” co-directed by Chagrin Falls native Lee Unkrich, 6 p.m. June 26 at Chagrin Falls Intermediate School Theatre, 75 Philomethian St. Call 440-247-1591 or visit chagrinfilmfest.org.
Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque: 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Taste of Cherry” (Iran\/France, 1997, Abbas Kiarostami), 5:45 p.m. June 11; “Pusher II” (Denmark\/UK, 2004, Nicolas Winding Refn), 7:40 p.m. June 11; “Pusher III” (Denmark, 2005, Nicolas Winding Refn), 9:35 p.m. June 11; “A Short Film About Killing” (Poland, 1988, Krzysztof Kie\u015blowski), 5:45 p.m. June 12; “Threads” (UK\/Australia, 1985, Mick Jackson), 7:25 p.m. June 12; “Funny Games” (Austria, 1997, Michael Haneke), 9:40 p.m. June 12; “The Fire Within” (France, 1963, Louis Malle), 2 p.m. June 13; “Happiness” (USA, 1998, Todd Solondz), 4:05 p.m. June 13; “Werckmeister Harmonies” (Various, 2001, B\u00e9la Tarr & \u00c1gnes Hranitzky), 6:40 p.m. June 13; “The Vanishing” (Netherlands\/France, 1988, George Sluizer), 9:15 p.m. June 13; “Imitation of Life” (USA, 1959, Douglas Sirk), 2 p.m. June 14; “Umberto D.” (Italy, 1952, Vittorio De Sica), 4:20 p.m. June 14; “Day of Wrath” (Denmark, 1943, Carl Theodor Dreyer), 6:10 p.m. June 14; “Boy” (Japan, 1969, Nagisa \u014cshima), 8:05 p.m. June 14; “With Hasan in Gaza” (Qatar\/Germany\/France, 2026, Kamal Aljafari), 6:30 p.m. June 18 and 4:30 p.m. June 20; “The Little Sister” (France\/Germany, 2025, Hafsia Herzi), 8:40 p.m. June 18 and 6:40 p.m. June 20; “Matador” (Spain, 1986, Pedro Almod\u00f3var), 8:55 p.m. June 20 and 7:05 p.m. June 21; “The Wrong Man” (USA, 1956, Alfred Hitchcock), 5 p.m. June 21; “Spider” (Canada\/UK, 2002, David Cronenberg), 6:30 p.m. June 25 and 9 p.m. June 26; “Amores Perros” (Mexico, 2000, Alejandro Gonz\u00e1lez I\u00f1\u00e1rritu), 8:30 p.m. June 25 and 8:45 p.m. June 27; “Colours of Time” (France\/Belgium, 2025, C\u00e9dric Klapisch), 6:30 p.m. June 26 and 4 p.m. June 27; “Law of Desire” (Spain, 1987, Pedro Almod\u00f3var), 6:40 p.m. June 27; “The Devil Queen” (Brazil, 1974, Antonio Carlos da Fontoura), 3 p.m. June 28; “Everybody to Kenmure Street” (UK, 2026, Felipe Bustos Sierra), 5 p.m. June 28; “The Ceremony” (Japan, 1971, Nagisa \u014cshima), 7 p.m. June 28. Call 216-421-7450 or visit CIA.edu\/Cinematheque.
Cleveland International Film Festival: presents Shorts Club event celebrating Juneteenth with a special screening of the Groundbreaker Shorts Program from CIFF50, a collection of short films showcasing racially diverse stories from racially diverse filmmakers created to elevate and support artists of color, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 18 at CSU School of Film Screening Room at the Idea Center (Floor 6). Call 216-623-3456 or visit clevelandfilm.org.
Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents the DOME Movies After Dark summer line-up, with all films starting at 6 p.m. \u2014 “Jaws,” June 18; “Superman” (2025), which features scenes filmed in Cleveland and at Mentor\u2019s Headlands Beach, July 9; “Project Hail Mary,” starring Ryan Gosling, July 30; the 2026 Oscar-winning Best Picture “One Battle After Another,” Aug. 20; and “Contact,” Sept. 24. Call 216-694-2000 or visit greatscience.com.
Northfield Park Racino: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents William Shatner Live On Stage With “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” Nov. 1. Call 330-908-7625 or visit northfieldparkracino.com.
Terry Meehan: presents “More Film Noir” series \u2014 \u201cThe Postman Always Rings Twice\u201d (Tay Garnett, 1946), 6 p.m. June 13in the Lakewood Public Library Auditorium, 15425 Detroit Ave. Visit facebook.com\/TerryTMeehan.
Music
The Agora: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Ben Folds, June 17; Marcus King Band, June 24; Gigi Perez, June 30; Bosco, July 9; Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks, July 15; Lucy Dacus, July 20; Pavement, July 23; Ashnikko, Aug. 1; Viagra Boys, Aug. 3; Qveen Herby, Aug. 4; Oliver Tree, Aug. 8; Courtney Barnett, Aug. 11; Dimmu Borgir, Aug. 13; Blackberry Smoke, Aug. 14; Todd Rundgren, Aug. 21; Peter Hook & The Light, Aug. 23; Myles Smith, Aug. 30; Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, Sept. 13; Bikini Kill, Sept. 17; “Jim Henson\u2019s Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary,” Sept. 27; The Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, & Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter, Oct. 1; Sugar, Oct. 9; Movements, Oct. 17; Jesse Welles, Oct. 18; Mastodon, Oct. 20; Streetlight Manifesto, Oct. 24; Movements, Oct. 17; Mushroomhead, Oct. 31; Arch Enemy, The Black Dahlia Murder, Nov. 5; Blue October, Nov. 7; Alter Bridge, Nov. 10; Dweezil Zappa, Nov. 19; Tropidelic, Nov. 21; Shakey Graves, Dec. 16. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Apollo\u2019s Fire, The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra: presents “Echoes of Ireland,” a program following the trail of 18th-century harper Turlough O\u2019Carolan with seven musicians on fiddles, cello, Celtic harp, lute, and vocals \u2014 7:30 p.m. June 16 at Avon Lake United Church of Christ | 7:30 p.m. June 17 at The Bath Church; 7:30 p.m. June 19 at Lakeside Chautauqua | 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. June 20 and 3 and 7 p.m. June 21 at Holden Arboretum in Kirtland. Call 216-320-0012 or 800-314-2535, or visit apollosfire.org.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Satsang, June 11; Parrotfish, The Modern Kollective, June 11; Julia Cole, June 12; After the Apocalypse, Bessemer Saints, June 12; North Mississippi Allstars, June 13; The Avengers, Xanny Stars, June 13; The Toxhards, Pro Skater, June 14; The Soap Girls, Eaten by Kittens, June 15; Future Birds, Joelton Mayfield, June 16; Les Mirlos, Hello! 3D, June 17; Choir! Choir! Choir! \u2014 MAMMA MIA! An Epic ABBA Sing-A-Long, June 18; Candi Jenkins, Rye Valley, June 18; The Nick Moss Band, June 19; Golems of the Red Planet, Jupiter 2, June 19; The Cowslingers, MethMatics, June 20; Johnny Mullenax, June 21; Everything Yes, Nate Yingling Trio, June 22; Spafford, June 23; Hashtronaut, Black Moon Cult, June 23; The Darts, Dr. Fang & the Bats, June 24; Barbara Higbie, Teresa Trull, June 25; sewerperson, polearm, June 25; Omar Hakim & Rachel Z, The Rock n\u2019 Roll Collective, June 26; Gabe Stillman, June 26; James McMurtry and the Martial Law Review, Bettysoo, June 27; Sugardeer, Elspeth Tremblay & The Treatment, June 27; Love Muffin Super Awesome Concert, featuring Flowers Love Being Eerie, Craig Bell & the Dead Man\u2019s Handle, June 28; Lee Greene & the Swayzees, June 30; Amble, July 28; Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, Oct. 13; OSEES, Traps PS, Oct. 18 and 19. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.
Blossom Music Center: 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents The Strokes, June 19; Sammy Hagar, June 20; Paul Simon, June 23; The Pussycat Dolls, Lil\u2019 Kim, Mya, June 27; The Guess Who, featuring Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, June 28; Jack Johnson, July 7; John Mellencamp, July 21, Parker McCollum, July 24; Train, Barenaked Ladies, July 28; Evanescence, Spiritbox, July 30; Styx, Chicago, Aug. 5; Riley Green, Aug. 7; Five Finger Death Punch, Cody Jinks, Aug. 11; Kehlani, Aug. 14; Lindsey Stirling, PVRIS, Aug. 18; Empire of the Sun, Aug. 21; Motley Crue, Tesla, Extreme, Aug. 24; Rufus du Sol, Aug. 27; Josh Groban, Aug. 28; Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Sept. 2; Wu-Tang Clan, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Sept. 9; TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue, Sept. 10; O.A.R., Sept. 11; Thomas Rhett, Vincent Mason, Sept. 12; Billy Idol, Sept. 13; Pitbull, Lil Jon, Sept. 16; Bryson Tiller, Sept. 25; Foster the People, Goth Babe, Oct. 8. Call 330-920-8040 or visit blossommusic.com.
Blossom Music Festival and Summers at Severance: The Cleveland Orchestra\u2019s summer season features performances at both Blossom Music Center (1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls) and Severance Music Center (11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland) \u2014 “America at 250,” with Edwin Outwater, conductor, and Limmie Pulliam, tenor, followed by fireworks (weather permitting), 8 p.m. July 3 at Blossom; “Salute to America,” featuring the Blossom Festival Band and Michelle Rakers, conductor, with fireworks (weather permitting), 8 p.m. July 4 at Blossom (The Cleveland Orchestra does not appear); “An Evening with Itzhak Perlman,” featuring Perlman as violinist and conductor in an all-Beethoven program including Romance No. 1, Romance No. 2, Egmont Overture, and Symphony No. 7, 7 p.m. July 9 at Blossom; “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (performance of John Williams\u2019s score with movie), Brett Mitchell, conductor, 7 p.m. July 11 and 12 at Blossom; “Ohlsson Plays Rachmaninoff,” with Semyon Bychkov, conductor, and Garrick Ohlsson, piano, featuring music by Wagner, Rachmaninoff, and Dvo\u0159\u00e1k, 7 p.m. July 16 at Severance; “Brahms & Shostakovich,” with Semyon Bychkov, conductor, and Karen Gomyo, violin, 7 p.m. July 18 at Blossom; “Rachmaninoff\u2019s Symphonic Dances,” with Kevin John Edusei, conductor, Mark Kosower, cello, and the Kent Blossom Chamber Orchestra, also featuring music by Kod\u00e1ly and Martin\u016f, 7 p.m. July 25 at Blossom; “An Evening With Idina Menzel,” with Andy Einhorn, conductor, 7 p.m. July 26 at Blossom; “Saint-Sa\u00ebns\u2019s Organ Symphony,” with Kazuki Yamada, conductor, and Brian Wendel, trombone, featuring music by Haydn and Rota, 7 p.m. July 30 at Severance; “Schumann\u2019s Second Symphony,” with Kazuki Yamada, conductor, and the Blossom Festival Chorus, featuring music by Takemitsu and Stravinsky, 7 p.m. Aug. 1 at Blossom; “How to Train Your Dragon in Concert” (performance of John Powell\u2019s score with movie), Aug. 7 and 9 at Severance; “The Voices That Changed Music,” with Lucas Waldin, conductor, and vocalists Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw, 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at Blossom; “A Night at the Opera,” with John Fiore, conductor, Latonia Moore, soprano, Brandon Jovanovich, tenor, and the Blossom Festival Chorus, featuring selections by Dvo\u0159\u00e1k and Verdi, 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at Severance; “Prokofiev\u2019s Romeo & Juliet,” with Tabita Berglund, conductor, and Simone Lamsma, violin, featuring music by Sibelius, 7 p.m. Aug. 15 at Blossom; the orchestra performing with Jon Batiste, Aug. 20 at Blossom; “Ravel\u2019s Piano Concerto in G,” with Antonello Manacorda, conductor, Nelson Goerner, piano, and The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus, featuring music by Debussy, 7 p.m. Aug. 22 at Blossom; “Cole Porter: Let\u2019s Misbehave,” with Steven Reineke, conductor, Tony DeSare, piano and vocals, Aubrey Logan, trombone and vocals, and John Manzari, tap dancer and vocals, 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at Blossom; “Welser-M\u00f6st Conducts Strauss,” with Franz Welser-M\u00f6st, conductor, featuring music by Wagner and Bernd Richard Deutsch, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at Severance; “Summer in Vienna,” with Franz Welser-M\u00f6st, conductor, featuring music by R. Strauss, Mozart, and J. Strauss Jr., 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at Blossom; “The Music of John Williams,” with Sarah Hicks, conductor, 7 p.m. Sept. 4, 5, and 6 at Blossom. Call 216-231-1111 or visit clevelandorchestra.com.
Cain Park\u2019s Evans Amphitheater: 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights, presents Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Tank & The Bangas, June 16; Daniel Donato\u2019s Cosmic Country, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, June 18; Dumpstaphunk, June 20; Joe Russo\u2019s Almost Dead, July 18; a free concert by The Cleveland Orchestra, with conductor Anthony Parnther, July 1; Men at Work, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Aug. 2; Steel Pulse, Carlos Jones & The P.L.U.S. Band, Aug. 8; TheString Cheese Incident, Aug. 11; Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Aug. 13; moe., Umphrey\u2019s McGee, Aug. 14; 19th annual Multi Music Fest 2026, featuring Patrice Rushen, Hiroshima, Yellowjackets, 5 p.m. Aug. 29. Call 216-371-3000 or visit CainPark.com.
Chagrin Tavern on the River: 196 E. Island Drive, Eastlake, presents Phil n The Blanks (classic rock), noon June 14. Call 400-540-4213 or visit chagrintavernontheriver.com.
ChamberFest Cleveland: presents its 14th season, “Continental Drifts,” featuring 12 events at various locations including the Cleveland Institute of Music and venues in Chagrin Falls, through June 27, with the festival exploring cross-cultural exchange with works by 37 composers and performances by violinists Blake Pouliot and Kerson Leong,and cellists Bryan Cheng and Karen Ouzounian. Visit ChamberFestCleveland.com.
Cleveland Chamber Choir: presents “Walk On: The Power of Carousel,” a collaboration with The Musical Theater Project,” 3 p.m. June 14 at Gartner Auditorium, Cleveland Museum of Art. Visit clevelandchamberchoir.org.
Cleveland Metroparks: presents Summer Concert series, with performances on Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. at Euclid Beach \u2014 Quenton Rubin & QRB (soulful funk), June 11 | Rayr Image Band (American R&B), June 18 | Project Hope Choir (gospel choir), June 25 | Forecast with Serena Wynn (contemporary jazz), July 9; and at Edgewater Beach \u2014 Disco Inferno (disco), July 16 | Diamond Project (Neil Diamond cover band), July 23 | Carlos Jones (reggae), July 30 | Prince Project (Prince cover band), Aug. 6. Visit bit.ly\/cmp-summerconcerts-26.
Cleveland Museum of Art\u2019s Transformer Station: 1460 W. 29th St., presents City Stages, a concert series with shows outside \u2014 Kaleta & Super Yamba Band, 7:30 p.m. July 22 | Insun Park & Generals, 7:30 p.m. July 29. Visit clevelandart.org\/exhibitions\/transformer-station.
Cleveland Orchestra: performing at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Strauss\u2019s “Four Last Songs” with Golda Schultz, soprano, and Shostakovich\u2019s Symphony No. 8, Franz Welser-M\u00f6st, conductor, Sept. 17 and 20; Lang Lang in Recital featuring pianist Lang Lang performing works by Mozart, Beethoven, Alb\u00e9niz, Granados, and Liszt, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12; Liszt\u2019s “Orpheus,” Martin\u016f\u2019s Symphony No. 2, and Brahms\u2019s Symphony No. 2, Franz Welser-M\u00f6st, conductor, Sept. 24 and 26; Batiashvili, Capu\u00e7on & Thibaudet in Recital featuring violinist Lisa Batiashvili, cellist Gautier Capu\u00e7on, and pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet performing works by Shostakovich, Debussy, and Dvo\u0159\u00e1k, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19; Cleveland Orchestra Chorus 75th Anniversary Concert, featuring John Corigliano\u2019s “Fern Hill” and the U.S. premiere of Eric Whitacre\u2019s “Eternity in an Hour,” Oct. 24; “Halloween Spooktacular” with Baldwin Wallace Symphony Orchestra, 1 p.m. (sensory-friendly) and 4 p.m. Oct. 25; Haydn\u2019s Symphony No. 80 and Mahler\u2019s Symphony No. 5, Petr Popelka, conductor, Oct. 30 and 31 and Nov. 1; Brahms\u2019s “Ein deutsches Requiem” and the world premiere of Adolphus Hailstork\u2019s Oboe Concerto featuring Frank Rosenwein, Petr Popelka, conductor, Nov. 5, 7, and 8; Handel\u2019s “Water Music” and “Music for the Royal Fireworks” and Britten\u2019s “Les Illuminations” with Julia Bullock, soprano, Jane Glover, conductor, Nov. 12, 14, and 15; Billy Childs\u2019s “Diaspora: Concerto for Saxophone” with Steven Banks and Strauss\u2019s “Ein Heldenleben,” Santtu-Matias Rouvali, conductor, Nov. 19 through 22; Gubaidulina\u2019s “Fairytale Poem,” Bruch\u2019s Violin Concerto No. 1 with Veronika Eberle, and Tchaikovsky\u2019s “Swan Lake” suite, Elim Chan, conductor, Nov. 27 through 29; Bart\u00f3k\u2019s Violin Concerto No. 2 with Augustin Hadelich, Dalit Warshaw\u2019s “Responses,” and Debussy\u2019s “Images,” Alan Gilbert, conductor, Dec. 3 through 5; “The Snowman in Concert,” featuring the film adaptation of Raymond Briggs\u2019s classic, Taichi Fukumura, conductor, 3 p.m. Jan. 10; Beethoven\u2019s “Missa solemnis” with The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and soloists, Franz Welser-M\u00f6st, conductor, Jan. 14 and 16; Works by Richard Strauss including “Daphne,” “Metamorphosen,” and “Symphonia domestica,” Franz Welser-M\u00f6st, conductor, Jan. 15; Stephen Hough in Recital featuring pianist Stephen Hough performing works by Schubert, Brahms, Schoenberg, Stockhausen, Beethoven, R. Schumann, and Sherman\/Hough, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26; Holst\u2019s “The Planets,” Ad\u00e8s\u2019s “Inferno Suite,” and the U.S. premiere of Francisco Coll\u2019s “Lilith,” Thomas Ad\u00e8s, conductor, Feb. 4 through 7; Tchaikovsky\u2019s Piano Concerto No. 1 with Beatrice Rana and Symphony No. 6, “Path\u00e9tique,” Kazuki Yamada, conductor, Feb. 11 through 14; Barber\u2019s Violin Concerto with Paul Huang, Bent S\u00f8rensen\u2019s “Evening Land,” and Nielsen\u2019s Symphony No. 4, Fabio Luisi, conductor, Feb. 18 and 20; Chopin\u2019s Piano Concerto No. 1 with Seong-Jin Cho and Shostakovich\u2019s Symphony No. 15, Santtu-Matias Rouvali, conductor, Feb. 25 through 27; Rachmaninoff\u2019s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” with Alexandre Kantorow, Britten\u2019s “The Young Person\u2019s Guide to the Orchestra,” and Elgar\u2019s “Enigma Variations,” Semyon Bychkov, conductor, March 4 through 7; Garrick Ohlsson in Recital featuring pianist Garrick Ohlsson performing an all-Chopin program, 7:30 p.m. March 16; “The Magical World of Music” featuring Harry Potter and Grieg, Taichi Fukumura, conductor, 7:30 p.m. April 9 and 11:30 a.m. (sensory-friendly) April 10; Salonen\u2019s “NYX,” Liszt\u2019s Piano Concerto No. 2 with Yunchan Lim, and Berlioz\u2019s “Rom\u00e9o et Juliette” suite, Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor, April 15, 17, and 18; Nobuyuki Tsujii in Recital featuring pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii performing works by Grieg, Debussy, Ravel, and Kapustin, 7:30 p.m. April 20; Weill\u2019s “The Threepenny Opera” suite, Copland\u2019s Piano Concerto with Conrad Tao, Harris\u2019s Symphony No. 3, and John Adams\u2019s “Slonimsky’s Earbox,” John Adams, conductor, April 22 through 24; Mahler\u2019s Symphony No. 9, Franz Welser-M\u00f6st, conductor, April 29, May 1, and 2; Stravinsky\u2019s “Orpheus” and Sibelius\u2019s “Four Legends from the Kalevala,” Franz Welser-M\u00f6st, conductor, May 6 and 7; Richard Strauss\u2019s “Die Frau ohne Schatten” (2027 Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival), staged by Frederic Wake-Walker with David Butt Philip, Sara Jakubiak, Jennifer Johnson Cano, Roman Burdenko, Ambur Braid, and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, May 16, 19, and 22; Haydn\u2019s “The Creation” with Jo\u00e9lle Harvey, Kai Kluge, and Ludwig Mittelhammer, Franz Welser-M\u00f6st, conductor, May 27; Bernd Richard Deutsch\u2019s “Intensity,” Eastman\u2019s Symphony No. 2, and Richard Strauss\u2019s “An Alpine Symphony,” Franz Welser-M\u00f6st, conductor, May 28; Schubert\u2019s “Rosamunde” Overture, Viennese waltzes by Lanner and the Strauss family, and the world premiere of Stephan Koncz\u2019s “Czardas,” Franz Welser-M\u00f6st, conductor, May 29. Call 216-231-7300 or visit ClevelandOrchestra.com.
The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra: performing at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “COYO Plays Tchaikovsky,” featuring Tchaikovsky\u2019s “Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy,” Falla\u2019s “Three Dances from The Three-Cornered Hat,” and Borodin\u2019s “Symphony No. 2,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20; “COYO & COYC in Concert: Brahms & Billy the Kid,” featuring the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus and music by Copland, Brahms, and Vaughan Williams, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28; and “COYO Plays Pines of Rome,” featuring a world premiere by Tyler Taylor, a concerto performed by the COYO Concerto Competition winner, and Respighi\u2019s “Pines of Rome,” 7:30 p.m. May 8. Call 216-231-1111 or visit ClevelandOrchestra.com.
E.J. Thomas Hall: 198 Hill St., Akron, University of Akron, presents Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglass, Theo Lawrence, June 24; Sting, Nov. 1 and 2. Visit uakron.edu\/ej.
Globe Iron: 2320 Center St., Cleveland, presents 3Quency, June 13; Dexter and The Moonrocks, June 17; Happy Endings, Sango, June 21; Passion Pit, Arden Jones, June 24; Bloc Party, July 20; Club 1BD, Aug. 7; Citizen, Aug. 22; Kamelot, Sept. 18; St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Sept. 23; Ashley Cooke, Sept. 17; Benjamin Tod, Oct. 2; Da\u00f0i Freyr, Oct. 14; Plini, Oct. 23; L7, Oct. 27; Eiv\u00f8r, Nov. 3; Skipline, Ascension, Nov. 13; Catch Your Breath, Nov. 21; Public Image Ltd., March 24; Denny Love, April 9. Visit GlobeIronCle.com.
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents Celtic Thunder, Sept. 22; Postmodern Jukebox, Nov. 7. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, presents Yung Blue, Isaiah Linder, June 11; The Heff Effect Accelerator, June 12; Cliche, Eli Moon, June 13; Worm, Atomic Witch, June 14; Son Little, Tonina, June 16; Big Freedia, Navy Jayde, June 17; Higher Nation, C-Level, June 18; Inmates, Axioma, June 19; Westside Live!, June 20; Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band, Elizabeth Moen, June 21; Neptune, Swisher, June 23; Sonido Gllo Negro, Hello!3D, June 24; Teenage Bottlerocket, Sludgeworth, June 25; Ratboys, Shallowater, June 26; Earl Sweatshirt & Mike Home on the Range, June 26; Savannah Dexter, Coey Redd, Trash Fish Fest Two, July 3. Call 216-321-5588 or visit grogshop.gs.
The Grove: 425 N Commons Blvd, Mayfield, presents Richie Santa (Elvis tribute), 6:30 p.m. June 11; Cheeseburgers Lite, 11 a.m. June 17; Forecast, 6:30 p.m. June 18; Disco Express, 11 a.m. June 24; Akron Symphonic Band, 6:30 p.m. June 24; Ordinary World (Duran Duran tribute), 6:30 p.m. June 26; Wanted (Bon Jovi tribute), 7 p.m. June 26; Rockhouse Live Cleveland, 5:30 p.m. June 27; Saints in the City, 7 p.m. June 27; The Zoomies, 11 a.m. July 1; Walt Sanders, 11 a.m. July 8; Kanin (Taylor Swift tribute), 7 p.m. July 10; Twice as Nice, 11 a.m. July 15; Rockhouse Columbus, 7 p.m. July 17; Frank and Dean, 11 a.m. July 22; University Heights Symphonic Band, 6:30 p.m. July 23; Imposters in Effect (Beastie Boys tribute), 7 p.m. July 24; Still Standing, 11 a.m. July 29; Out of Eden (Eagles tribute), 7 p.m. July 31; Hair Supply, 11 a.m. Aug. 5; After Laughter, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7; Blink-182 True, 7 p.m. Aug. 7; Buckshot Country Band, 11 a.m. Aug. 12; Opus 216, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14; Fleetwood Gold, 7 p.m. Aug. 14; Flashbaxx, 11 a.m. Aug. 19; In the Heartland, 7 p.m. Aug. 21; Truss, 7 p.m. Aug. 28; Bad JuJu, 7 p.m. Aug. 28; Vanity Crash, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29; Embers of Floyd (Pink Floyd tribute), 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29; Liverpool Lads (Beatles tribute), 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3; The Diamond Project, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Call 440-461-5163 or visit mayfieldvillage.com\/recreation\/the-grove.
House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Yung Bleu, June 11; Phantom Planet, Augustana, June 12; Josiah and The Bonnevilles, June 13; Royal & The Serpent, June 14; Echo & The Bunnymen, June 15; Smokedope2016: The Comedown Tour, June 16; Old Skool, June 19; Kelsy Karter & The Heroines, June 19; Matt Maeson, June 24; Cozy Worldwide, June 26; The Ries Brothers, June 27; Guns N Roses\/Metallica 92\u2019 Replay – Shotguns N Roses, Obey Your Master, June 27; Elmiene, July 8; Idobi Radio Summer School Tour, featuring Honey Revenge, South Arcade, July 11; Kevian Kraemer July 16; Smells Like Nirvana, July 17; BBMAK, July 21; Beach Bunny, July 25; Tomahawk, Aug. 1; Bodeans, Aug. 6; American Football, Afternoon Bike Ride, Aug. 7; The Pretty Reckless, Sept. 10; Black Veil Brides, Caskets, Sept. 22; Cavetown, Sept. 26; Buena Vista Orchestra, Sept. 27; Artemas, Lovercore, Oct. 3; Here Come the Mummies, Oct. 10; Tab Benoit, Ghalia Volt, Oct. 11; Beyond the Walls 3, Nov. 7; Palace, Nov. 11; The Menzingers, Nov. 13; Ekoostik Hookaah, Nov. 21; The Pineapple Thief, Nov. 28; The Bouncing Souls, Dec. 2; Gwar, Dec. 5. Visit houseofblues.com\/Cleveland.
Huntington Bank Field: 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, presents Post Malone, Jelly Roll, Carter Faith, June 25; Usher, Chris Brown, July 7; Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Aug. 10. Visit huntingtonbankfield.com.
Jacobs Pavilion: Nautica Entertainment Complex, West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland, presents The Avett Brothers & Mike Patton present AVTT\/PTTN, June 18; Bleachers with Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. June 19; Death Cab for Cutie, July 15; Louis Tomlinson, July 20; Slightly Stoopid, July 23; Zeds Dead, July 24; Brit Floyd, July 26; Sam Barber, Aug. 6; The Fray, Aug. 12; Howard Jones, Aug. 16; Ella Mai, Aug. 22; NEEDTOBREATHE, Aug. 28; Squeeze, Sept. 1; Gavin Adcock, Sept. 11; Black Label Society with Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13; Killswitch Engage, Sept. 19; Modest Mouse with Caroline Rose, 7 p.m. Sept. 30; Ole 60, Oct. 1; Jesse Welles, Oct. 18. Visit jacobspavilion.com.
Jim Wadsworth Productions: presents shows at Irishtown Bend Taproom, 1849 W. 24th St., Cleveland \u2014 Pasquale Grasso, July 18; Garaj Mahal, Aug. 20. Visit clickgobuynow.com\/jwp.
The Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Devon Allman’s Blues Summit featuring The Devon Allman Project, Larry McCray, June 12; Christopher Cross, June 23; Ghost Town Blue Band, June 24; The James Hunter Six, July 10; Back to Black – The Music of Amy Winehouse, July 15; Pablo Cruise, July 18; Ghalia Volt, July 19; Stewart Copeland, July 24; Richie Furay, July 16; Deuce \u2018n a Quarter, July 17; Albert Castiglia, Mike Zito, July 15; Stanley Jordan, July 29; The Wallflowers, Aug. 24; Paula Cole, Sept. 23; Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, Oct. 10; John Scofield\u2019s Electrospective, Oct. 16; Noel “Paul” Stookey, Oct. 25; Woodchoppers Ball, Nov. 7; Little Feat, Nov. 9. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
Lake View Cemetery: 12316 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents its summer concert series from 4 to 6 p.m. on the lawn in front of Daffodil Hill \u2014 Santana tribute group Evil Ways, June 28 (rain date July 5) | contemporary jazz ensemble Horns and Things, July 12 (rain date July 19). Visit lakeviewcemetery.com.
LakewoodAlive: presents the Front Porch Concert Series, with performances from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave. \u2014 Brady Lorince, June 12; The Michael Weber Show, June 19; Grupo Fuego, June 26; Cats on Holiday, July 3; Raven Rae, July 10; and Black Voltron, July 17; and at Madison Park Pavilion, 13201 Madison Ave. \u2014 Country Honk, July 24; and Cleveland Pride Band, July 31. Visit LakewoodAlive.org.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents Rat Pack Together Again, 3 p.m. June 21; John Schneider & The Good Ole Boys, 7 p.m. June 26; Jake Hoot (winner of “The Voice”), 7 p.m. Sept. 12 (rescheduled);John Oates, 7 p.m. Sept. 23; Sheena Easton, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26; Afroman, 8 p.m. Oct. 10; A Farewell to Kings (Rush tribute), 7 p.m. Oct. 31; MJ The Illusion (Michael Jackson tribute), 7 p.m. Nov. 6; Megastars of Country, 7 p.m. Nov. 21; Forever Motown Christmas, 7 p.m. Dec. 12; The Highwaymen Tribute Show, 8 p.m. Dec. 19; Stayin\u2019 Alive (tribute to The Bee Gees), 7 p.m. Jan. 15; Forever Seger, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15; Remembering John Denver, Feb. 27. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Mentor Rocks concert series: with shows at 7 p.m. at Mentor Civic Amphitheater, 8600 Munson Road, presents Fleetwood Gold (Fleetwood Mac tribute), June 16; Crazy Train (Ozzy Osbourne tribute), June 23; Phillip Phillips, June 30; Hotel California (Eagles tribute), July 4; New World Men (Rush tribute), July 7; Night Ranger, July 14; Red Not Chili Peppers (RHCP tribute), July 21; Creep, Hollow (Stone Temple Pilots and Alice in Chains tributes), July 28; REO Survivor (REO Speedwagon\/Survivor tribute), Aug. 4; to-be-named rising country artist, Aug. 11; Just Like Pink (Pink tribute), Aug. 14 (Mentor CityFest Friday); 7 Summers (Morgan Wallen tribute), Aug. 15 (Mentor CityFest Saturday); Abba Revisited (Abba tribute), Aug. 18; ESCAPE (Journey tribute), Aug. 25. Visit mentorrocks.info.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Alan Hewitt & One Nation, Cuda Brothers, June 11; Dupree’s Dead Band (Grateful Dead tribute), 7:30 p.m. June 11; Linger (Cranberries tribute), June 12; The George Martins (Beatles brunch), June 14; Honky Tonk Angels Brunch featuring Rachel Brown & The Beatnik Playboys, June 14; The Flex Crew, 4 p.m. June 14; Eric Hutchinson, June 17; Beginnings (Chicago tribute), June 19; The Reid Project (Gladys Knight tribute), June 20; Sun Shade, 4 p.m. June 21; Simply The Best (Tina Turner show), June 25; The Day Players Band, June 26; Against The Wind (Bob Seger tribute brunch), noon June 28; Gimme Sugar (Stones brunch), June 28; Lake Irie, 4 p.m. June 28; 5j Barrow (evocative folk rock), 7:30 p.m. July 2; In The Heartland (Music of Michael Stanley Band), 7:30 p.m. July 2; Steamroller (James Taylor tribute), 7:30 p.m. July 2; Baldassarre Rock Orchestra (Classic Rock 1965-1975 tribute), 7:30 p.m. July 3; Midnight Blue (Foreigner tribute) and Fireworks Concert, 7 p.m. July 4; Motown & More with Nitebridge and Fireworks Concert, 7 p.m. July 4; Janis Joplin Brunch with Geri Rose Ciacchi & Ball & Chain, noon July 5; ’80s In Your Face (New Wave brunch), July 5; The Ark Band, 4 p.m. July 5; Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band, July 8; Howie Day, July 9; Music of The Cars by Moving In Stereo, noon July 12; Sh\u0101k\u0113 Ground, 4 p.m. July 12; Frank & Dean and Then Some, 7:30 p.m. July 17; The Sunrise Jones (Beatles at Night), July 17; Frank Amato & Friends with special guests DreamStreet 3.0 and Craig Martini, 7:30 p.m. July 18; Paddlefest with Jah Messengers (Revolutionary Reggae), noon July 18; Talkbox Comes Alive (Frampton tribute brunch), July 19; Ms. BBC & The Queens, 4 p.m. July 19; Matchbox 20 Tribute by 3am, noon July 19; David Cook, 7:30 p.m. July 23; A Tribute to Nirvana Unplugged by All Apologies, 7:30 p.m. July 23; Alice Sin Ohio, Guest Flannel, July 24; Santana Tribute by Evil Ways, 7:30 p.m. July 25; Springsteen Tribute by Swamps Of Jersey, 8 p.m. July 24; Tribute to Bad Co., Free, & The Firm by Rodgers & Co. (a rock ‘n’ roll fantasy), noon July 26; The Luv Locz Experiment, 4 p.m. July 26; Beyond Purple, July 30; ABBA Tribute by Super Troupers (Mamma Mia, what a show!), 7:30 p.m. July 31; The Reid Project (Marvin Gaye tribute), 7:30 p.m. July 31; The Reid Project (Luther Vandross tribute), 7:30 p.m. July 31; Out Of Eden (Eagles tribute), 7 p.m. Aug. 1; Long Time Gone (CSNY tribute brunch), noon Aug. 2; No Good (Amy Winehouse tribute brunch), noon Aug. 2; Umojah Nation, 4 p.m. Aug. 2; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (high-energy horn-infused swing), 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5; Apostle Jones with Hayden Grove, 8 p.m. Aug. 7; Sam Hooper Group (Blues brunch), Aug. 9; The Flex Crew, 4 p.m. Aug. 9; Steely Dan Brunch by The FM Project, noon Aug. 16; T.Natty, 4 p.m. Aug. 16; Captain Mike & The Shipwrecked (Jimmy Buffett tribute), Aug. 22; Revolution Pie (Beatles tribute brunch), noon Aug. 23; Yard Star, 4 p.m. Aug. 23; Pandora’s Box (Aerosmith tribute), 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26; Cleveland Jazz Orchestra with Lou Armagno (Sinatra Summer Night), 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28; Chicago & More Brunch by Brass Express, noon Aug. 30; The Tom Batchelor Band, 4 p.m. Aug. 30; Odyssey & Company, Sept. 4; Carlos Jones & The PLUS Band, 4 p.m. Sept. 6; Drag Brunch featuring Veranda L’Ni & Friends, noon Sept. 13; 97 Crosses (John Mellencamp tribute brunch), noon Sept. 13; Crystal Bowersox, 7 p.m. Sept. 13; The Wailers (50 years of positive vibrations), 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16; Vegas Brunch with Russell Mascia & Friends, noon Sept. 27; Over The Shire and Far Away (Led Zeppelin & The Lord of the Rings tribute performed by Knorrwood), 7 p.m. Sept. 27; Jim Messina (an icon of American music), 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30; Theatre of Cr\u00fce (Motley Cr\u00fce tribute), Oct. 2; Martin Sexton, Oct. 6; Drag Bingo with Veranda L’Ni & Friends (Elvira Edition), 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9; Judie Collins, Oct. 21; The Dave Matthews Tribute Band, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5; Doobie Brothers Tribute by China Grove, noon Nov. 8; Billy Joel Brunch with Walt Wise and 52nd Street, noon Nov. 8. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Northfield Park Racino: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Five for Fighting, Edwin McCain, June 13; Smokey Robinson, June 28; The Human League, Soft Cell, July 1; Straight No Chaser, July 5; Great White, White Lion, July 10; Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, July 11; Rodney Carrington, July 18; Chris Botti, July 23; 98.5 WNCX 40th Anniversary Celebration featuring Taylor Swift\u2019s lead guitarist Paul Sidoti, with Petty City and Tequila Sunrise, July 25; Hallmark Stars Live Christmas In July, featuring Nicky DeLoach, Ashley Williams and more, July 30; The Dazz Band, Aug. 1; Happy Together Tour 2026, featuring The Association, The Troggs, Aug. 8; The Stray Cats, Aug. 12; Amy Grant, Aug. 14; Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience, Aug. 29; Leonid & Friends, Sept. 18; Beth Hart, Sept. 10; The Doobie Brothers, Sept. 26; Ghostbusters in Concert, Oct. 15; MANIA: The ABBA Tribute, Oct. 16; Buddy Guy, Oct. 18. Call 330-908-7625 or visit northfieldparkracino.com.
Old Firehouse Winery: 5499 Lake Road E., Geneva-on-the-Lake, presents Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. June 11; Brickhouse Blues Band, 6 to 10 p.m. June 12; Wine, Jazz & Art featuring Nick Puin Band (noon), Hip to That (3 p.m.) and Teddy Pantelas Trio (6 p.m.), June 13; Two Kings, 2 to 6 p.m. June 14; Paul Pira Duo, 6 to 10 p.m. June 14; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. June 15; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. June 16; Uncharted Course, 6 to 10 p.m. June 17; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. June 18; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. June 19; Jim Golen, 2 to 6 p.m. June 20; Miles Beyond, 6 to 10 p.m. June 20; Phil Yan, 2 to 6 p.m. June 21; Two Kings, 6 to 10 p.m. June 21; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. June 22; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. June 23; Uncharted Course, 6 to 10 p.m. June 24; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. June 25; Brickhouse Blues Band, 2 to 6 p.m. June 27; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. June 27; Jonathan Browning, 2 to 6 p.m. June 28; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. June 28; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. June 29; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. June 30; Uncharted Course, 6 to 10 p.m. July 1; Legacy Band, 6 to 10 p.m. July 3; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. July 4; Two Kings, 2 to 6 p.m. July 5; Paul Pira Duo, 6 to 10 p.m. July 5; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. July 6; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. July 7; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. July 9; Brickhouse Blues Band, 6 to 10 p.m. July 10; Island Days featuring Ghani (noon), Sh\u0101k\u0113 Ground (3 p.m.) and Jah Messengers (6 p.m.), July 11; Two Kings, 2 to 6 p.m. July 12; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. July 12; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. July 13; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. July 14; Uncharted Course, 6 to 10 p.m. July 15; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. July 16; Jonathan Browning, 6 to 10 p.m. July 17; Paul Pira Duo, 2 to 6 p.m. July 18; Miles Beyond, 6 to 10 p.m. July 18; Phil Yan, 2 to 6 p.m. July 19; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. July 20; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. July 21; Uncharted Course, 6 to 10 p.m. July 22; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. July 23; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. July 24; Island Days featuring West Side Steve (2 p.m.) and Tom Todd\u2019s Tropical Duo (6 p.m.), July 25; Brickhouse Blues Band, 2 to 6 p.m. July 26; Jonathan Browning, 6 to 10 p.m. July 26; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. July 27; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. July 28; Uncharted Course, 6 to 10 p.m. July 29; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. July 30; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. July 31; Phil Yan, 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 2; Two Kings, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 2; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 3; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 4; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 6; Legacy Band, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 7; Blues, Burgers & Brews featuring Brickhouse Blues Band (3 p.m.) and Geo & Tha Storm (6 p.m.), Aug. 8; Jonathan Browning, 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 9; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 9; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 10; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 11; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 13; Paul Pira Duo, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 14; Tom Todd, 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 15; Miles Beyond, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 15; Lyle Heath, 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 16; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 17; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 18; Uncharted Course, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 19; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 20; Jonathan Browning, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 21; Celtic Fest featuring Bogtrotters (noon), Sheamus MacAndrew (2 p.m.), Plaid Sabbath (3 p.m.) and Egan Irish Dance (4:40 p.m.), Aug. 22; Brickhouse Blues Band, 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 23; Two Kings, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 23; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 24; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 25; Uncharted Course, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 26; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 27; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 28; Paul Pira Duo, 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 29; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 29; Jonathan Browning, 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 30; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 31; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 1 and Sept. 8; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 3 and Sept. 10; Legacy Band, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 4; Brickhouse Blues Band, 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 5; Miles Beyond, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 5; Jonathan Browning, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 6; Phil Yan, 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 7; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 7 and Sept. 11; Jim Golen, 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 12 and Sept. 27; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 and Sept. 25; Two Kings, 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 13; Brickhouse Blues Band, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 18; Jonathan Browning, 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 19; Tom Todd, 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 20; Paul Pira Duo, 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 26; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 2; Jonathan Browning, 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 3 and Oct. 11; Paul Pira Duo, 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 3; Jim Golen, 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 4 and Oct. 24; Lyle Heath, 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 10; Paul Pira Duo, 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 17; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 17 and Oct. 24; Two Kings, 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 18; Jonathan Browning, 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 31; Lyle Heath, 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 7; Jim Golen, 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 14; Tom Todd, 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 21; Jonathan Browning, 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 28; Jonathan Browning, 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 5; Jim Golen, 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 12; Tom Todd, 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 19; Lyle Heath, 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 26. Call 440-466-9300 or visit OldFirehouseWinery.com.
Painesville: presents summer concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. \u2014 Beatles tribute band Revolution Pie, June 17, Veterans Park | Chardon Polka Band, June 24, Veterans Park | Fleetwood Mac tribute band Rumours followed by fireworks, July 1, Grand Amphitheater | pop-rock cover band Audiophile, July 8, Grand Amphitheater | reggae group Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band, July 15, Grand Amphitheater | That 80s Band, July 22, Grand Amphitheater | modern country rock group Country Redford, July 29, Grand Amphitheater | top-40 cover band Rock the House Live!, Aug. 19, Grand Amphitheater. Visit Painesville.com.
Piano Cleveland: presents a series of nine free community concerts featuring pianists from the Cleveland International Piano Competition and Institute for Young Artists performing in the Visitor Hall at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, with performances at noon July 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31; Piano 2027 Cleveland International Piano Competition, culminating in performances from July 25 through Aug. 8, 2027, featuring performances across the city and a Final Concerto Round with The Cleveland Orchestra. Call 216-707-5397 or visit PianoCleveland.org.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Vido Game Symphony \u2014 “Level Up!,” June 11. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Cleveland, presents Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE with Harrison (Surf Gang) and Lerado Khalil, June 26; Spoon & The Beths with Squirrel Flower, June 27; The Church, July 2; Live & Local: LoConti and October Beach Club, July 9; Live & Local: Anya Van Rose and SABON, July 16; Live & Local: Chelsea Pastel and Big Indo, July 23; Live & Local: Lea Marra & The River Boys and Reverend Lee, July 30; Live & Local: LILIEAE, Slow Groove Kings and Cellophane Jane, Aug. 6; Live & Local: Black Voltron and Post Saga, Aug. 13; The Mountain Goats, Aug. 15; The Old 97s and Buga, Aug. 27. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit rockhall.com.
Rocket Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Alex Warren, June 27; Zac Brown Band, July 18; Meghan Trainor, July 22; Rod Stewart, Aug. 11; J. Cole, Aug. 15; Rush, Sept. 17 and 19; Gorillaz, Oct. 6;”Worlds Collide Concert Tour,” featuring stars from the “Descendants,” “ZOMBIES” and “Camp Rock” film franchises, Oct. 25; Journey, Nov. 12; Sombr, Hanna Jadagu, Dove Cameron, Nov. 13. Call 888-894-9422 or visit RocketArena.com.
Rockin’ on the River: at Lorain\u2019s Black River Landing, presents Dirty Deeds (AC\/DC tribute), Invincible (Pat Benatar tribute), June 12; The Patriots Symphonic Band, June 14; 24K Magic (Bruno Mars tribute), Rock the House Live, June 19; Mr. Speed (Kiss tribute), Medusa, July 3; 7 Summers (Morgan Wallen tribute), Country Honk, July 4; Forever Seger, The Michael Weber Show, July 10; 7 Bridges (Eagles tribute), Straight On (Heart tribute), July 17; Boy Band Review, Almost Taylor (Taylor Swift tribute), July 18; Queen Nation, Into the Blue (ELO tribute), July 24; Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson tribute), The Sunrise Jones Jukebox, July 31; In the End (Linkin Park tribute), Truss, Aug. 7; E5C4P3 (Journey tribute), Best of Times (Styx tribute), Aug. 14; Dancing Queen (ABBA tribute), B\u00f6aterhead, Aug. 21; Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd tribute), Colin Dussault\u2019s Blues Project, Aug. 22; Crazy Train (Ozzy Experience), Billy Morris & Sunset Strip, Shawn Perry + Vice City Band, Aug. 28; Chris Lane, Sept. 4;The Seven Wonders (Fleetwood Mac tribute), The Evil Ways Band, Sept. 11; Bad JuJu, Old Skool, Sept. 18. Visit rockinontheriver.com.
Severance Music Center: 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Max Richter, June 16; Juanes, Sept. 15. Call 216-231-1111 or 800-686-1141 or visit ClevelandOrchestra.com.
The Treelawn Social Club & Music Hall: 15335 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Loose Associates, Fernando Silverio Solis, June 11; anitakeys & friends, June 12; June Star, Brent Kirby, June 13; Max Schlenk Quintet, June 14; Joe Hunter & Tim Matson, June 17; Eli Leder Group, June 18; Tommy Stinson (The Replacements) & Friends, June 18; 15-60-75 (The Numbers Band), June 20; Ray McNiece and Tongue in Groove, June 21; 4th Wednesdays Jam with The Stix Trio, June 24; Bent String, June 25; Home and Garden, Duo Decibel System, June 26; The Solidarity Series: Kari Rutushin & Kevin Richards, June 28; Rob Picard \/ Max Schlenk Duo, June 29; Christopher Hoffman: REX, July 1; Brand New Hat, July 3. Call 216-677-8733 or visit thetreelawn.com.
Tri-C JazzFest: taking place at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, presents free performances outdoors and ticketed indoor shows \u2014 Sheila E., 8 p.m. June 25, KeyBank State Theatre | Dominick Farinacci & Jon Thomas, 6 p.m. June 26, Hanna Theatre | Spyro Gyra, 7:15 p.m. June 26, Mimi Ohio Theatre | Durand Bernarr with special guest Hubb\u2019s Groove presents: Long Live Levert, 8 p.m. June 26, KeyBank State Theatre | Wildflowers: Kurt Elling & Fred Hersch, 9 p.m. June 26, Hanna Theatre | Ron Carter\u2019s Foursight Quartet, 4 p.m. June 27, Hanna Theatre | Chris Dave & the Drumhedz featuring Stokley, 5 p.m. June 27, Mimi Ohio Theatre | Laurin Talese, 7 p.m. June 27, Hanna Theatre | Nicholas Payton Trio featuring John Patitucci and Brian Blade, 8:15 p.m. June 27, Mimi Ohio Theatre | Ohio Players, 9:30 p.m. June 27, KeyBank State Theatre. Visit tri-cjazzfest.com.
Tuesday Musical: with performances at 7:30 p.m. at EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron (unless noted), presents Sphinx Virtuosi with mezzo-soprano J\u2019Nai Bridges, performing newly commissioned works and reimagined classics including “Declaration” and “Oh, Shenandoah,” Oct. 20; James (Zijian) Wei, 2024 Cleveland International Piano Competition Mixon First Prize winner, presented in collaboration with Piano Cleveland, Nov. 17; “A Chanticleer Christmas,” featuring the “orchestra of voices” performing centuries of holiday music, 3 p.m. Nov. 28; the American Brass Quintet, featuring Jennifer Higdon\u2019s “Book of Brass,” Feb. 9; six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald with her five-piece ensemble performing Broadway and Great American Songbook classics, April 17; Itzhak Perlman & Friends, featuring pianists Emanuel Ax and Jean-Yves Thibaudet and the Juilliard String Quartet, May 4. Call 330-761-3460 or visit TuesdayMusical.org.
Tunes at the Lagoons: a concert series from the city of Mentor at the Mentor Lagoons, with performance from 7 to 9 p.m., presents Monica Robins and Ninja Cowboys, June 12; Treble in CLE, June 26; Abbey Rodeo, July 10; Shadow of Doubt (Tom Petty Tribute), July 24; One (Tribute to U2), Aug. 7; Pieces of Eight, Aug. 21. Visit tunesatthelagoons.com.
Wolstein Center: 2000 Prospect Ave., presents Koe Wetzel, Aug. 27. Call 877-468-4946 or visit wolsteincenter.com.
Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre: 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, presents Charley Crockett, Sept. 19. Visit theyoungstownfoundationamp.com.
Parks
Big Creek Park: 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon Township, presents Guys Without Ties (American horn-drenched rock and soul), June 20; Bent String Band (early American roots music, including early jazz, acoustic blues, and jazz-age swing originals), July 25; Big North Band (traditional country), Aug. 8, with performances from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater behind the Donald W. Meyer Center. Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Concerts & More at the Glen: a series from Lake Metroparks with performances at 7 p.m. at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirtland, presents Storytime Puppet Theater: Forest Fables, June 11; Hip to That, July 10; Storytime Puppet Theater: The Bee\u2019s Knees, July 16; Storytime Puppet Theater: Make a Splash!, Aug. 13; Tweed, Aug. 21. Visit goto.lakemetroparks.com\/concerts-at-the-glen.
Holden Arboretum: 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, presents \u201cAdult Campout,\u201d an overnight 21-and-older camping experience featuring stargazing, after-hours access to the Murch Canopy Walk, a sunset view from the Kalberer Emergent Tower, campfires, and a grab-and-go breakfast, July 31 through Aug. 1, with participants responsible for their own tents and overnight supplies. Visit holdenarb.org.
Observatory Park: 10610 Clay Street, Montville Township, presents a screening of “Finding Nemo” followed by the 45-minute documentary feature “Ohio: Wild at Heart,” June 13; a screening of “Superman,” July 11, with pre-show activities starting at 6 p.m. and showtimes at 7 p.m.. Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org.
West Woods Nature Center: 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township, presents flea market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11. Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Theater
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents “Mean Girls” (book by Tina Fey, lyrics by Nell Benjamin, music by Jeff Richmond), directed by Scott Spence, July 10 through Aug. 9, 2026, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, and Thursday performances July 23, July 30, and Aug. 6; “World Class Care,” a world-premiere comedy by Eric Coble, Oct. 2 through Nov. 1; “How to Dance in Ohio,” a locally produced premiere based on the documentary, Dec. 4 through Jan. 3 ; “Dear Evan Hansen,” in collaboration with Oberlin College & Conservatory Music Theater Program, Feb. 12 through March 7; “The Belle of Amherst,” with Anne McEvoy as Emily Dickinson, April 9 through May 9; “Violet,” the musical inspired by the short story “The Ugliest Pilgrim,” June 5 through July 3, 2027; “Disney Frozen,” July 16 through Aug. 15, 2027. Call 216-521-2540 or visit beckcenter.org.
Blank Canvas Theatre: 1305 W. 78th St., Suite 211, Cleveland, presents “Noises Off,” June 12 through 27 (8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday). Call 440-941-0458 or visit BlankCanvasTheatre.com.
BorderLight Theatre Festival: featuring “More than 120 performances of 43 unique and compelling shows, representing 12 states and three countries, will be July 8 through 11 at Playhouse Square in Cleveland. Visit BorderLightCle.org.
Broadway in Akron: a series at E.J. Thomas Hall in conjunction with Playhouse Square, presents “Beetlejuice, Sept. 22 and 23; “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, March 16 and 17; “”The Wiz,” April 26 and 27, 2027. Call 330-253-2488 or visit broadwayinakron.com.
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre: 40 River St., Chagrin Falls, presents “Long After Crystal Night,” by John Herman Shaner, weekends through June 21. Call 440-247-8955 or visit CVLT.org.
Cleveland Play House: performing at Playhouse Square, presents “Freak the Mighty,” a co-production with Seattle Rep, through June 21; No\u00ebl Coward’s “Private Lives,” Oct. 24 through Nov. 22 at the Outcalt Theatre; “Annie” (book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin), Nov. 28 through Dec. 27 at the Allen Theatre; “The Da Vinci Code” (adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel based on the novel by Dan Brown, directed by Benjamin Hanna), a co-production with Indiana Repertory Theatre, Jan. 30 through Feb. 21 at the Allen Theatre; and “Working: a Musical” (from the book by Studs Terkel, adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso, with songs by Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mary Rodgers, Susan Birkenhead, Stephen Schwartz, and James Taylor), April 3 through May 2 at the Outcalt Theatre. Call 216-241-6000 or visit clevelandplayhouse.com.
Cleveland Shakespeare Festival: presents “The Comedy of Errors,” with outdoor performances at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays (unless noted) \u2014 June 12, Coventry PEACE Park in Cleveland Heights | June 13, Canal Basin in Cleveland | June 14 (2 p.m. show), Van Aken District in Shaker Heights | June 19, 20 and 21, Amphitheatre Bacon Woods in Vermilion | June 26, Lincoln Park in Tremont | June 27, James A. Garfield Historic Site in Mentor | June 28, Bentleyville Community Park in Bentleyville. Visit cleveshakes.org or call 440-794-ICSF.
convergence-continuum: 2438 Scranton Road, Cleveland, presents “Plano,” by Will Arbery, through June 13 (7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sundays). Call 216-687-0074 or visit convergence-continuum.org.
Curtain 440: performing at Geauga Theater, 101 Water St., Chardon, presents “Chicago Teen Edition,” featuring singers and dancers from area high schools, through June 14, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays; “The Little Mermaid,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 and 3 p.m. Aug. 9 and 16. Visit Curtain440.com.
Dobama Theatre: 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, presents “Daphne\u2019s Dive,” by Quiara Alegr\u00eda Hudes, Sept. 24 through Oct. 18; “A Sherlock Carol,” by Mark Shanahan, Dec. 3 through Jan. 3; “Walden,” by Amy Berryman, Jan. 28 through Feb. 21; “Mary Jane,” by Amy Herzog, March 11 through April 4; “Netta & Ru,” by Lisa Langford, April 22 through May 16. Call 216-932-3396 or visit dobama.org.
Ensemble Theatre: presents, in partnership with John Carroll University in University Heights, performances in JCU\u2019s Marinello Little Theater, located in the University\u2019s D.J. Lombardo Student Center, the Cleveland premiere of Jez Butterworth’s “The Ferryman,” directed by Ian Wolfgang Hinz and Rebecca Moseley, Oct. 2 through 18; Seamus Heaney\u2019s “The Burial at Thebes,” directed by Rebecca Moseley, Feb. 5 through 21; the 2027 Colombi New Plays Festival featuring the world premiere of Jeanne Madison’s “She Walks in Beauty,” directed by Celeste Cosentino, March 11 through 21, surrounded by readings of plays in development; the Cleveland premiere of Charles Smith’s “The Reclamation of Madison Hemings,” directed by Ian Wolfgang Hinz, May 28 through June 13, 2027. Visit EnsembleTheatreCle.org.
Fine Arts Association: 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, presents “FAME the Musical,” featuring FAA dance teams, through June 20. Call 440-951-7500 or visit fineartsassociation.org.
Great Lakes Theater: performing at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square in Cleveland (unless noted), presents “The Winter’s Tale,” Sept. 25 through Oct. 11; “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” Oct. 23 through Nov. 8; “A Christmas Carol” (Mimi Ohio Theatre), Nov. 27 through Dec. 20; “The Comedy of Errors,” Feb. 5 through Feb. 21; “Les Mis\u00e9rables” (Mimi Ohio Theatre), March 12 through April 4; “The Importance of Being Earnest,” April 23 through May 9. Call 216-241-6000 or visit greatlakestheater.org.
The Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents “The Carole King & James Taylor Story,” Oct. 1. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
Lorain Community Music Theater: presents Rodgers and Hammerstein\u2019s “Cinderella,” July 23 through 26 in the Performing Arts Center located at Lorain High School, 2600 Ashland Ave. Visit LCMTshows.org.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents “Saw the Musical,” Aug. 29. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “The Great Gatsby,” through June 28; “C.S. Lewis on Stage: Further Up & Further In,” starring Max McLean, June 21 and 22; Disney\u2019s “The Lion King,” July 8 through Aug. 16 (sensory-friendly performance 1:30 p.m. Aug. 1); “The Magicians Table,” Aug. 26 through Sept. 20; “Death Becomes Her,” Sept. 12 through Oct. 3; “Wicked,” Dec. 9 through Jan. 3; “BOOP! The Musical,” Feb. 2 through 21, 2027; “Maybe Happy Ending,” March 2 through 21, 2027; “Buena Vista Social Club,” July 27 through Aug. 15, 2027; “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” Aug. 24 through Sept. 12, 2027. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rabbit Run Theater: 5648 W. Chapel Road, Madison Township, presents “Urinetown, the Musical,” through June 13; “Stepping Out,” June 19 through July 3; “Kiss Me Kate,” show runs July 17 through Aug. 8; “The World Goes \u2018Round,” Aug. 14 through Aug. 29. Call 440-428-7092 or visit RabbitRun.org.
Radio on the Lake Theatre: 18516 Scottsdale Blvd., Shaker Heights, presents summer radio plays at the Dunham Museum \u2014 “The Maltese Falcon,” 6 p.m. June 27 | “The Day the Earth Stood Still, 6 p.m. July 18. Visit radioonthelaketheatre.org or email info@radioonthelaketheatre.org.
Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents “The Secret Garden,” 7 p.m. June 18 and 20 and 3 p.m. June 21 in the Hoke Theatre. Call 440-366-4040 or visit lorainccc.edu\/stocker.
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Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents Spotlight 2026 Gala Fundraiser, honoring Ohio Sen. Nickie J. Antonio “for her outstanding legislative leadership for the arts,” 6 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Music Box Supper Club in Cleveland. Call 216-521-2540, or visit beckcenter.org.
Children\u2019s Museum of Cleveland: 3813 Euclid Ave., presents “Creating Community,” a free family event series offering museum play alongside hands-on exhibit design activities and staff feedback sessions to plan future exhibits, 4 to 6 p.m. June 19 and July 3 (advance registration required); “Prom Rewind,” an after-hours nostalgia party for guests ages 18 and older featuring dancing, karaoke, yard games and themed crafts, with proceeds benefiting free and reduced admission programs, 7 to 10 p.m. June 13. Call 216-791-7114 or visit cmcleveland.org.
Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society: 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, presents “Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies,” through October 2026; “American Dream: Immigrants and the Business of Fashion,” through Sept. 6; America 250 Family Day, with interactive activities, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14. Visit WRHS.org.
Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival: presents its annual celebration of Irish music and traditions featuring performances by The High Kings, Ally the Piper, Solas, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, The Elders, The New Barleycorn, The East Coasters, Flanagan Riley Band, The Byrne Brothers, Brother Crowe, The Kilroys with Eamonn de Cogain, Marys Lane, Brigid\u2019s Cross, The Portersharks and The Stepdads of Galway, along with traditional dance, cultural exhibit, and family activities, July 17 through 19 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea. Visit clevelandirish.org.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, presents Asian Lantern Festival, featuring illuminated lantern displays, interactive step-operated lanterns, a K-Pop Family Dance Party, live performances on the Fifth Third Bank Stage and the MetroHealth Asian Food Market, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays from July 9 through Aug. 23 (the event also includes the nighttime Lantern 5K race at 8:30 p.m. July 21). Call 216-661-6500 or visit clemetzoo.com.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents Parade the Circle, with the theme “Momentum,” June 13 in University Circle; 15th annual Solstice summer spectacular, featuring music, art and dance, as well as late-night gallery access, flash talks and the ticketed exhibitions “Manet & Morisot” and “Martin Puryear: Nexus,” 7 p.m. to midnight. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History: 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle, presents “Fashion & Feather,” a cross-disciplinary exhibition in partnership with the Kent State School of Fashion exploring the beauty, complexity and cultural significance of feathers, through Oct. 16; Juneteenth Celebration & Drum Workshop, an event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19 featuring music, dance and cultural storytelling in partnership with Djapo Cultural Arts Institute, including a free “make-and-take” box drum workshop (registration required) from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and a collaborative public performance from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Call 216-231-1177 or 800-317-9155 or visit cmnh.org.
Cleveland National Air Show: featuring headliners the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, will be Sept. 5 through 7 at Burke Lakefront Airport. Call 216-781-0747 or visit ClevelandAirShow.com.
Cuyahoga County Public Library: presents Dave Eifert (“Cleveland Curse”), 7 p.m. June 11; Matt Dinniman (“Parade of Horribles”), 7 p.m. June 11, virtual; Chuck Tingle (“Fabulous Bodies”), 7 p.m. June 11, Parma-Snow Branch; Dion Leonard (“Finding Gobi”), with his dog Gobi, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 3, North Royalton Branch. Visit cuyahogalibrary.org.
Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents “TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition,” featuring more than 200 authentic artifacts recovered from the wreck site that tell the story of the ship and her passengers and crew, life-size reconstructions of the ship\u2019s most famous rooms, and a historically accurate Titanic VR experience, through Jan. 18; “Summer Solstice Lightbeam Bash,” featuring themed activities including the Energize It Big Science Show, a light spectrum scavenger hunt, vision and medical imaging cart activities, and a sundial demonstration, June 20 and 21. Call 216-694-2000 or visit greatscience.com.
Headlands Birding Festival: celebrating the fall migration of bird species traveling to their wintering grounds, some as far away as South America, will Sept. 18 through 20 at Headlands Beach State Park and other select locations, with highlights including a keynote presentation by Peter Kaestner, a birding boat trip, bird-banding demonstrations and guided walks at the Mentor Lagoons, Mentor Marsh and Lake Erie Bluffs. Visit HeadlandsBirdingFestival.com.
Lake County History Center: 415 Riverside Drive, Painesville, presents Lake County Community Picnic and Barn Dance, June 14. Call 440-639-2945 or visit lakehistorycenter.org.
LakewoodAlive: presents Lakewood Summer Meltdown, 4 to 10 p.m. July 18 in downtown Lakewood. Visit LakewoodAlive.org.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents the Amazing Bubble Factory, 7 p.m. Aug. 6; Championship Wrestling, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23; The Vampire Circus, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27; Mutts Gone Nuts, 7 p.m. April 16. Visit LorainPalace.com.
Mentor: presents 2026 Mentor Safety Forces Open House, hosted by the Mentor police and fire departments, during which kids will have the opportunity to meet police officers and firefighters, see fire engines, police SUVs, and other specialty vehicles, tour the police and fire departments, watch an auto extrication using the Jaws of Life, watch a K9 and drone demo, participate in photo opportunities, learn equipment and safety information and more, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Mentor Police Station and Mentor Fire Station #5 parking lots located at 8500 Civic Center Boulevard. Visit CityofMentor.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Cleveland Stories Dinner Party with storyteller David Spero, June 18; Murder Mystery Dinner Party \u2014 “Love You to Death!,” presented by Get Away With Murder Inc., 7:30 p.m. July 10. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Near West Theatre: 6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents the Community Celebration Summer Plaza Concert Series at its outdoor plaza \u2014 Juneteenth Celebration with resource tables, crafts, a food truck, and performances by Near West Theatre Youth Performers, Blakk Jakk Dance Collective, DOC Studios, Djapo Cultural Arts and AfroFunk Rev\u00f6lution, 5 to 10 p.m. June 12 | Pride Celebration, 5 to 10 p.m. June 26; Hispanic Heritage Celebration, 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 28. Call 216-961-9750 or visit nearwesttheatre.org.
Oberlin Heritage Center: 73 1\/2 S. Professor St., presents “Freedom\u2019s Friends: Abolition & the Underground Railroad History Walk,” a 90-minute walking tour detailing the stories of Oberlin’s freedom seekers and allies, 11 a.m. June 13, 20, and 27, starting at the front steps of First Church U.C.C., 106 N. Main St.; Juneteenth Celebration Festival, presented by the Juneteenth Oberlin Executive Board, featuring a fashion show 6 to 8 p.m. June 12, all-day festivities (opening prayer, Emancipation Proclamation reading, music, storytelling, and vendors) 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 13, and a memorial service 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 13 at Westwood Cemetery; Oberlin Chalk Walk, a free community event where participants of all ages can add artwork to downtown sidewalks using free provided materials, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 27 (rain date June 28). Call 440-774-1700 or visit OberlinHeritageCenter.org.
Painesville Community Improvement Corp.: presents the 49th annual PCIC Party in the Park, featuring performances by more than 20 bands, including Country Redford, Carl Baldassare, Apostle Jones, The Michael Weber Show, Nick Walker and the LoConti Band, as well as 30 food vendors, 50 vendor booths, adult beverages, a Family Fun Zone with a stage, crafts and giant inflatables and a VIP area offering preferred seating and small plate dining, noon to midnight July 17, 18, and 19 in downtown Painesville\u2019s historic Veterans Park. Visit painesvilleimprovement.com.
Playhouse Square: Euclid Avenue, downtown Cleveland, presents adventurer, TV personality and author Josh Gates, who will bring an evening of legends, mysteries and tales of adventure, 7:30 p.m. June 11; Drag Me OUT to Brunch, presented by OUT, July 14; Restoration Tours, June 16. Visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rocket Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents the eighth annual “A Taste of Black Cleveland: The Food Showcase,” featuring more than 20 Black-owned restaurants, chefs and dessert vendors, 6 to 10 p.m. July 16; RAF12, the one-year-anniversary event for Real American Freestyle, the first unscripted professional freestyle wrestling league, Aug. 22; WWE Friday Night Smackdown, featuring Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton and more, Aug. 28. Call 888-894-9422 or visit RocketArena.com.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens: 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, presents “The Families That Built Akron,” an America 250 Exhibition exploring the people, traditions, business and communities that helped shape Akron\u2019s story, through Sept. 13. Call 330-315-3287 or visit StanHywet.org.
Strongsville Historical Society: presents the 13th annual Chalk Walk, a free, family-friendly event on June 13, where participants of all ages can create artwork on the Village sidewalks using provided chalk, with artist creation starting at 10 a.m., judging at noon, and prizes awarded at 1 p.m. across several age categories, featuring the 2026 theme “We Celebrate America” honoring America250, June 13 at the Strongsville Historical Village, 13305 Pearl Road. Visit strongsvillehistoricalsociety.org.
Tacos and Tequila Festival: featuring music by Shaggy, Chamillionaire, XZibit, July 25 at ForeFront Field in Avon, home of the Lake Erie Crushers. Visit tacosandtequilafestival.com.
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