Cournty superstar Eric Church is set to play Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls June 24 in a show also slated to feature Ashley McBryde, as well as The Red Clay Strays. Details: livemu.sc/2QcbKUb. (Anthony D’Angio)
Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to [email protected] or [email protected]. You must include a phone number and/or web address for publication.
Art
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents “Faculty Visual Arts Exhibition,” through Aug. 13 (reception 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 28). Call 216-521-2540, or visit beckcenter.org.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents “The Medieval Top Seller: The Book of Hours,” through July 30; “When Salt Was Gold: Yangzhou, City of Riches and Art,” through Nov. 5; “Tilman Riemenschneider’s Saint Jerome and Late Medieval Alabaster Sculpture,” through July 23; “Egyptomania: Fashion’s Conflicted Obsession,” through Jan. 28; “A Splendid Land: Paintings from Royal Udaipur,” through Sept. 10. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Ken Long: presents a solo exhibition of his work, through June 30 at the Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted. Call 440-666-1363 or email [email protected].
Kent State University Museum: 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent, presents “Head to Toe,” a trilogy of exhibitions that draws from the Kent State University Museum’s permanent collection, through July 23. Call 330-672-3450 or visit kent.edu/museum.
Lake Erie College’s B.K. Smith Gallery: in Royce Hall for the Fine and Performing Arts, Gillett Street, Painesville, presents “Paul Tikkanen: A Retrospective,” featuring the work of the artist in a variety of styles and media, through Aug. 1. Call 440-375-7050 or visit LEC.edu.
Lakeland Community College’s Gallery at Lakeland: 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, presents the 13th “May Show at Lakeland Juried Art Exhibition,” featuring 78 artworks created by 67 artists, through July 14. Call 440-525-7029 or visit lakelandcc.edu/gallery.
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Cleveland: 11400 Euclid Ave., presents “A Soft Place to Land,” featuring the work of Kevin Beasley, Margarita Cabrera, Pia Camil, Cass Davis, Alexandra Kehayoglou, Tiona Nekkia McClodden, Kaveri Raina, Liang Shaoji and Marie Watt, “Don’t Mind If I Do,” featuring the work of Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo, Pelenakeke Brown, Sky Cubacub, Emilie L. Gossiaux, Felicia Griffin, Joselia Rebekah Hughes, Jeff Kasper and Finnegan Shannon, and “Juntos, presented in partnership with Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center and featuring the work of Nathalie Bermudez, Amelia Casiano, J. Leigh Garcia, Camilo Gonzalez Barragan, Hugo Ivan Juarez (Alatorre), Kenron Morgan, Jr. and Marilyn Oliveras de Ortiz, July 7 through Jan. 7 (opening-night celebration July 7). Call 216-421-8671 or visit mocacleveland.org.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents 36th annual “Amateur Photo Contest & Show,” through Aug. 6. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/penitentiary-glen-reservation.
Sculpture Center: 1834 E. 123rd St., Cleveland, presents “Quinn Hunter: When the Block Was Long” and “Mingdong Sun: Impotent Pegasus,” through June 24. Call 216-229-6527 or visit sculpturecenter.org.
Ursuline College’s Florence O’Donnell Wasmer Gallery: 2550 Lander Road, Pepper Pike (gallery hours, noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuwday through Thursday, presents “Juneteenth: Freedom and Community Exhibition,” featuring works of the African American Quilt and Doll Guild, through Aug. 24 Visit ursuline.edu/wasmer-gallery.
Children’s entertainment
Wolstein Center: 2000 Prospect Ave., presents “Monster High Live,” Oct. 13 through 15. Call 877-468-4946 or visit wolsteincenter.com.
Comedy
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Desi Banks, Sept. 22; Stavros Halkias, Oct. 7; Chris D’Elia, Oct. 20; Darcy & Jer, Feb. 18. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents Matt Rife, Oct. 14. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Cain Park: Goodnor and Superior, Cleveland Heights, presents Tommy Ryman, Sept. 1, Alma Theater; Mary Mack, Sept. 16, Alma Theater; Kevin James Thornton, Quin Lamar, Sept. 23, Alma Theater. Call 216-371-3000, or visit cainpark.com.
Cleveland Improv: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents DeRay Davis, June 23 through 25; Renny, June 28; Jake “The Snake” Roberts, June 29; Punkie Johnson, June 30 through July 1; Matt Mathews, July 7 and 8; Richard Villa, July 9; My Cousin Tiera, July 13; Bill Bellamy, July 14 through 16; Eric Neumann, July 19; Brittany Schmitt, July 20; Ali Siddiq, July 21 through 22; We Ain’t Done Wild’n Yet, July 28 and 29. Call 216-696-4677 or visit ClevelandImprov.com.
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents Dan Grueter, June 22 through 24; Jeff Leeson, June 23; Chad Thornsburry, July 6 through 8; MIke Head, July 7 and 8; Christopher Titus, Aug. 11 and 12; Michael Carbonaro, Aug. 17 through 19; Russell Howard, Oct. 22; Matt Rife, Nov. 10 through 12. Call 216-736-4242 or visit pickwickandfrolic.com.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents The Bald Brothers, Aug. 25; Lewis Black, Oct. 20; Corey Holcomb, Nov. 3. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Chelsea Handler, Oct. 20; Sam Morril, Oct. 26. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Dance
Cleveland Ballet: presents Sept. 22 and 23 at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace; “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 14 though Dec. 23 at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace; “Aurora: A Sleeping Beauty Story,” April 26 and 27 at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace. Visit Clevelandballet.com.
Film
Cleveland Cinemas: presents a 50th-anniversary screening of 1973’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” with guest Ted Neeley, 7 p.m. June 29. Visit ClevelandCinemas.com.
Music
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Jinkx Monsoon, July 8; The Smile, July 11; Le Tigre, July 17; Declan McKenna, July 21; JPEGMAFIA & Danny Brown, July 29; Death Grips, Aug. 2; Gojira, Mastodon, Lorna Shore, Aug. 8; Dark Star Orchestra, Aug. 11; Babymetal, Dethklok, Sept. 6; Jake Owen, Sept. 7; Tash Sultana, Sept. 10; Yung Bleu, Sept. 14; Flogging Molly, Sept. 15; The Mars Volta, Sept. 16; Royal Blood, Sept. 19; Warren Zeiders, Sept. 21; Ashnikko, Sept. 23; The Front Bottoms, Sept. 26; Explosions in the Sky, Sept. 28; The Midnight, Oct. 2; San Holo, Oct. 19; Larry Fleet, Oct. 21; Mushroomhead — 30th-anniversary Halloween show, Oct. 28; Teddy Swims, Nov. 5; Ian Munsick, Nov. 17; Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd tribute), Nov. 18; Baroness, Nov. 24; LSDREAM, Dec. 3. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents Ryan Humbert & Emily Bates, July 28; Straight No Chaser, Dec. 14. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Bash on the Bay: a music fest in Put-in-Bay featuring Pitbull, Luke Bryan, Elle King, Brothers Osborne and more, will be Aug. 23 and 24. Visit bashonthebay.com.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Melted Strawberry, Higher Vibration, Mellowman Funk, June 23; COE, Dishwasher Possum, Messmaker, June 24; Victoria Victoria featuring Charlie Hunter, June 25; PRINS, Jace Martin, June 26 (canceled); Brewdog Bingo, June 26; Jungle Brothers, June 29; Doc Robinson, June 29; Blossom Park, Clementine, June 30: black midi, July 1 (sold-out); Pre/Post (black midi) Party with DJ Falling Rock & DJ Boojahkins, July 1; Nafan and the Mailmen, Kaylee Federmann, Willy Sinclair, July 2; The Iron Maidens, Olathia, July 6; Pre/Post Maidens Party with Cousin Bobby, July 6; Into the Blue: Grateful Dead Revival, July 7; Arcy Drive, July 7; Ballyhoo!, July 12; Altin Gun, July 13; The Plate Scrapers, July 14; The Bellrays, July 16; Imarhan, July 17; The Family Crest, July 17; Braid, July 18; Destroy Boys, July 19; Dead Tooth, Dino Gala, Honey Pocket, July 19; Clare Maloney & The Great Adventure, Taylor Lamborn, July 20; Erin Viancourt, July 21; John R. Miller, July 21; Matt Watson, Ben Beal, July 24; Reverend Horton Heat, The Delta Bombers, July 25; Pre/Post Rev. Heat Party with DJ Mittenclips, July 25; Kid Koala, July 26; The Wildlife, July 28; Alexandra Kay, Tana Matz, July 29; Pony Bradshaw, July 30; Blue Lunch, Billy Price, July 28; Barely Dead, Aug. 1; The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr., Aug. 3; Kendall Street Company, Aug. 3; Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys, Aug. 4; The Beths, Aug. 5; Rachel Brooke, Aug. 8; JD McPherson, Aug. 9; 12th Annual International Ohio Burlesque Festival 2023, Aug. 10; William Matheny, Aug. 10; Oneida, Wrong Places, Aug. 12; American Football, Aug. 14; Frank Amato’s Producers Showcase featuring Dreamstreet, Gracie Olivia, Aug. 19; Robbie Fulks, The Shootouts (acoustic trio), Aug. 20; Tu:NER (Trey Gunn, Pat Mastelotto, Markus Reuter). Aug. 22; Mikaela Davis, Aug. 22; an evening with The Baseball Project, featuring Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, Mike Mills, Linda Pitmon, and Steve Wynn, Aug. 24; Messer Chups, Ichi Bons, Aug. 25; Dry Reef, Aug. 25; Drifting Roots, Lake Irie, Aug. 30; Chris Pureka, Sept. 11; Boris, Melvins, Mr. Phylzzz, Sept. 14; Clem Snide, Sept. 15; OSEES, Sept. 17; Black Joe Lewis, Sept. 21; DEVOtional 2023, Sept. 22 and 23; Fortunate Youth, The Brook & The Bluff, Bendingo Fletcher, Oct. 7; Dubbest, Sept. 28; Boy Pablo, Oct. 4; Cut Worms, Oct. 6; mssv, Oct. 7; Cam Cole, Oct. 8; Chris Cresswell, Oct. 17; Be Your Own Pet, A Giant Dog, Oct. 23; Kings Kaleidoscope, Mike Mains & The Branches, Oct. 25; S.G. Goodman, Why Bonnie, Nov. 12; Pokey LaFarge, Dec. 3. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.
Blossom Music Center: 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, The Red Clay Strays, June 24; Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, JD McPherson, June 28; Shania Twain, June 30; Yellowcard, Mayday Parade, Story of the Year, July 12; Big Time Rush, Jax & Max, July 17; Fall Out Boy, Bring Me the Horizon, Royal & the Serpent, July 18; Jason Aldean, Mitchell Tenpenny, Corry Kent, July 20; Barenaked Ladies, Five for Fighting, Del Amitri, July 21; Foreigner, Loverboy, July 24; Mudvayne, Coal Chamber, Gwar, Aug. 4; 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Jeremih, Aug. 6; Nickelback, Brantley Gilbert, Josh Ross, Aug. 9; Lil Durk, Kodak Black, Nile Choppa, Aug. 16; Pentatonix, Lauren Alaina, Aug. 17; Goo Goo Dolls, O.A.R., Aug. 20; 5 Seconds of Summer, Aug. 25; Disturbed, Breaking Benjamin and Jinjer, Aug. 27; Shinedown, Papa Roach, Spiritbox, Sept. 6; Duran Duran, Bastille, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Sept. 10; Brandi Carlile, Katie Pruitt, Sept. 16; Jelly Roll, Struggle Jennings, Josh Adam Meyers, Sept. 30. Call 330-920-8040 or visit livemu.sc/2QcbKUb.
Blossom Music Festival: at Blossom Music Center, the summer home of The Cleveland Orchestra, presents “Beethoven’s Ode to Joy,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra performing music by Beethoven and Wagner, 8 p.m. July 1; “Salute to America,” featuring the Blossom Festival Band performing patriotic marches, Broadway favorites and more, along with fireworks, 8 p.m. July 2 through 4; “Movie Night Live: ‘Jurassic Park,’” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra performing the score by John Williams along to the movie, 7 p.m. July 7 through 9; “Romantic Rachmaninoff,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra performing music by Rachmaninoff, 7 p.m. July 15; “She’s Got Soul,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra performing “a wide-ranging revue of R&B classics,” 7 p.m. July 16; “La Mer,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra performing music by Akutagawa, Shostakovich and Debussy, 7 p.m. July 22; “Two Pianos: Who Could Ask for Anything More,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra with Jean-Yves Thibaudet (piano) Michael Feinstein (piano and vocals) performing music from Gershwin and more, 7 p.m. July 23; “Movie Night Live: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra and the Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus performing Howard Shore’s score along to the movie, 7 p.m. July 28 through 30; “Sibelius’s First Symphony,” featuring the Kent Blossom Chamber Orchestra performing the music of Snider, Adams and Sibelius, 7 p.m. Aug. 5; “Mozart in the Meadows,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra performing music by Mozart, Langer and Mendelssohn, 7 p.m. Aug. 12; “An Evening with Audra McDonald,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra with vocalist McDonald performing an evening of Broadway favorites and songs from her latest album, “Sing Happy,” 7 p.m. Aug. 13; “Fujita Plays Tchaikovsky,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra with Mao Fujita (piano), performing music by Shaw, Dawson and Tchaikovsky, 7 p.m. Aug. 19; “Impressions of France and Spain,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra performing music by Ravel, Saint-Saëns and De Falla, 7 p.m. Aug. 26; “Movie Night Live: Disney: The Sound of Magic,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra performing 100 years of Disney music, 7 p.m. Sept. 1 through 3; “Distant Worlds: Music From FINAL FANTASY,” featuring The Blossom Festival Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra Chamber Chorus performing music from the video game series, 7 p.m. Sept. 9. Call 216-231-1111 or visit clevelandorchestra.com.
Cain Park: Goodnor and Superior, Cleveland Heights, presents concerts in Evans Amphitheater — The Sounds of Soul, June 30; Matt Kearney, Marc Scibilia, July 18; Boney James & Lalah Hathaway, Damien Escobar, July 20; Anne Cohcran, July 21; Crash Test Dummies, Willie Stratton, July 27; Richard Marx, Yacht Rock Revue, Aug. 11; Alison Brown, The Adam Ezra Group, Aug. 12; Stephen Page, Aug. 18; Joss Stone, Aug. 22; Red Hot Chilli Pipers, The Tarton Terrors, Aug. 24; an evening with George Benson, Aug. 25; Always Olivia (Olivia Newton John tribute), Aug. 26; Ledisi, Sept. 2; Max Weinberg’s Jukebox, Sept. 5; Old Crow Medicine Show, Sept. 7; Legends of Country Rock with Firefall and Pure Prairie League, Sept. 8; 16tha annula Multi Musicfest featuring Stanley Clark, Bob James, Maysa and Hugg’s Groove, Sept. 9; The Vindys, Sept. 15; Skerryvore, Sept. 21. Call 216-371-3000, or visit cainpark.com.
Covelli Centre: 229 E. French St., Youngstown, presents Hardy, Lainey Wilson, Dylan Marlowe, Sept. 16. Call 800-745-3000 or visit covellicentre.com.
Fairport Harbor Arts & Culture Alliance: presents the Live @ The Lighthouse concert series: Reggae in the Harbor, July 8 (Lake Irie at 3 p.m., FUBAR at 4 p.m., Sun-Dried Vibes at 5 p.m., Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band at 6:45 p.m.and The Quasi Kings at 8:15 p.m.); Jerry Garcia’s Birthday Celebration, Aug. 5 (Citizen’s Dead at 3 p.m., Dupree’s Dead Band at 5 p.m. and The JiMiller Band at 8 p.m. Visit fhaca.org.
Firelands Symphony Orchestra: presents Olympic Jazz Quintet, 4 p.m. June 11 at McBride Arboretum at BGSU Firelands: Parking Lots D & F (Off of Boos Road); Samba da Cidade Percussion Ensemble, 4 p.m. June 25 at McBride Arboretum at BGSU Firelands: Parking Lots D & F (Off of Boos Road); Cleveland Wind and Friends, 4 p.m. July 9 McBride Arboretum at BGSU Firelands: Parking Lots D & F (Off of Boos Road); FSO Chorale Showcase, 4 p.m. July 16 at McBride Arboretum at BGSU Firelands: Parking Lots D & F (Off of Boos Road); High Frequency Flute Quartet, 6 p.m. July 20 at Ritter Library, Vermilion Third Thursday; Firelands String Quartet, 4 p.m. July 23 at McBride Arboretum at BGSU Firelands: Parking Lots D & F (Off of Boos Road); Firelands Brass Quintet, 6 p.m. July 28 at Meals on Madison/Riverfront Live, downtown Port Clinton; Summer Pops Orchestra Concert, featuring vocalist Laura Peterson, 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at McBride Arboretum at BGSU Firelands: Parking Lots D & F (Off of Boos Road). Call 419-621-4800 or visit FirelandsSymphony.com.
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents Live Loud Tour 2023 featuring Tom Keifer, Winger, John Corabi, July 13; The Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes. Oct. 1; A.J Croce (“Croce Plays Croce”), Nov. 11. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, presents Hummus Vacuum, Teamonade, June 23; Racketman, Kultures, Nate Saggio, June 24; Soulus, Nightdrive, Titans in Time,, June 25; Fox Ears, Lauren Zanzaerra, Jinari Kemet, June 27; Feeble Little Horse, June 29; Kash’d Out, Land of Panda, M.O.O.K.Y., June 30; Assault, Atomic Witch, Cycadine, Wyld Timez, July 1; Wynton Existing, Cellophone Jane, Thiick Kevin, July 2; Tall Grass, Funeral Proposals, July 6; GlamGore, July 7; Dairy Family, As Well, The brakes, July 10; The Queers, July 11; Grumpy Plumb, Who Saved Who, Tall Grass; July 15; Julia Jacklin, July 17; The Soul Rebels, July 21; Nick Hakim, July 22; Dive Boms, DRIXY, The Skies Above Us, July 27; Lemur Fest featuring Crimeapple, DJKNOW1, Tubesock, July 28; School of Rock All Stars, Cleveland School of Rock House Band, Aug. 5; M.A.G.S., Death Lens, Aug. 11; Doe Boy, Aug. 12; Hobo Johnson, Aug. 13; AJJ, Open Mike Eagle, Foot Ox, Aug. 18; Jady, Aug. 24; Sweeping Promises, Aug. 16; Ben Nichols and Tim Barry, Aug. 19; Jady, Jack Harris, Liam Brock, Aug. 24; Together Pangea, Aug. 28; Murder by Death, Sept. 5; The Bones of JR Jones, Sept. 9; Fake Names, Sept. 16; Mustard Plug, Toasters, Half Past Two, Sept. 10; The Milk Carton Kids, Sept. 15; Royal Otis, Friko, Sept. 19; Harley Poe, Homeless Gospel Choir, Sept. 24; IDK, Sept. 27; Frankie and the Witch Fingers, Wine Lips, Oct. 2; Margaret Glaspy, Oct. 3; Low Cut Connie, Oct. 11; Nation of Language, Oct. 14; Bob Mould (solo electric), Jason Narducy, Oct. 20; Gilla Band, Oct. 23; Mudhoney, Oct. 24; Skinny Lister, Pet Needs, Bandaid Brigade. Call 216-321-5588 or visit grogshop.gs.
House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Jesse & Joy, June 24; X, July 5; We Are the Union, Catbite, Kill Lincoln, July 5; The Taylor Party – Taylor Swift Night (Eras Version), July 7; Caspr, July 7; Candlebox, MONA, July 9; Less Than Jake, Voodoo Glow Skulls, The Pink Spiders, July 11; Jenny Lewis, July 13; Red Wanting Blue, July 14; The Steel Woods, July 15; Cooper’s Nightmare (Alice Cooper tribute, July 22; Des Rocks, July 22; Rema, Vicony, July 23; Bayside, I Am the Avalanche, Koyo, July 25; Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNCH, O-Town, BBMak, July 27; Gorgol Bordello, July 29; Gaelic Storm, Aug. 3; Baylen Levine, Aug. 6; Becky Robinson, Aug. 11; Mickey Avalon, Aug. 12; Homixide Gang, Sid Shyne, Aug. 24; Back to the Top, Aug. 25; Sorry Papi Tour – The All Girl Party, Aug. 26; Saved by the 90’s, Sept. 1; Corey Taylor, WARGASM, Oxymorrons, Sept. 7; Hulvey, Sept. 7; Local Natives, HalfNOise, Sept. 9; Everclear, The Ataris, Sept. 11; Poppy, PVRIS, Pom Pom Suad, Sept. 14; Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Sept. 15; Here Come the Mummies, Perpetual Groove, Sept. 16; The Gaslight Anthem, Sept. 19; Digable Planets, Spt. 21; Nothing But Thieves, Kid Kapichi, Sept. 22; Dean Lewis, Sara Kays, Sept. 23; Jake Miller, Sept. 24; Sammy Rae & The Friends, Sept. 26; Lauren Sanderson, Sept. 29; Chris Renzema, Jess Ray, Oct. 3; Christian French, Oct. 4; Wheeler Walker J., Oct. 6; The Wonder Years, Anxious, Sweet Pill, Oct. 11; Jean Dawson, Oct. 11; Moon Taxi, Oct. 12; Stephen Sanchez, Oct. 15; TV Girl, Oct. 17; Danny Pellegrino, Oct. 18; Jessie Murph, Oct. 20; Boys Like Girls, State Champs, The Summer Set, Oct. 21; The Happy Fits, Windsor, Small Crush, Oct. 22; Ekoostik Hookah, Nov. 24; NEFFEX, Nov. 28 and 30. Visit houseofblues.com/Cleveland.
Jacobs Pavilion: Nautica Entertainment Complex, West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland, presents Rebelution, Iration, July 2; Bryson Tiller, July 3; Melanie Martinez, July 5; Dreamsonic 2023 with Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, Animals as Leaders, July 8; Dirty Heads, Lupe Fiasco, G. Love & Special Sauce, Tropidelic, July 10; Yungblud, The Regrettes, July 11; Orville Peck, July 26; Cavetown, Aug. 1; The Revivalists, Band of Horses, The Heavy Heavy, Aug. 6; Alter Bridge, Sevendust, Mammoth WVH, Aug. 8; The Beach Boys, Aug. 9; CAKE, Sept. 16; Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Sept. 19; Parkway Drive, Sept. 22. Visit bit.ly/axs-jacobs.
Kent Blossom Music Festival: with performances at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, presents: WindSync, July 5; a concert featuring musicians from The Cleveland Orchestra Orion Weiss, piano, and William Hagen, violin, July 12; Miami String Quartet, July 19; a concert featuring Jessica Sindell, flute, Joela Jones, piano, and Richard Weiss, cello, Aug. 2. Visit kent.edu/blossom.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Darrell Scott, June 24; Toad the Wet Sproket, June 25; Hard Day’s Night, June 30; JD Souther, July 15; A Flock of Seagulls, Annabella, July 21; Vanilla Fudge, July 22; Spyro Gyra, Aug. 11; Pablo Cruise, Aug. 13; Steve Earle, Aug. 16; Al Stewart, The Empty Pockets, Aug. 20; Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter, Matt Costa, Aug. 25; Men Without Hats, Annabella, Sept. 1; Marcc Nutter and Friends, Sept. 9; Mighty Poplar, Sept. 15; Henry Rollins, Sept. 17; Humble Pie Legacy, Sept. 24; CLANNAD, Sept. 29; Jimmy Webb, Oct. 15; Andy Summers of The Police, Oct. 16; Harry Chapin at 80: A Retrospective, Oct. 21; Donna the Buffalo, Nov. 9. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
Kirtland: presents a series of summer concerts at Kirtland Gazebo, with festivities starting at 6 p.m. and music beginning at 7 p.m. — Beauty Night with the Chardon Polka Band, June 28 | Faith Night with Perfect Choice, July 12 | City Night with The PopTarts, July 19 | City Night with PrimeTime Big Band, July 26 | Dog Days of Summer with Debbie Gifford Quartet, Aug. 2 . Call 440-256-3332 or visit kirtlandohio.com.
Lake View Cemetery Concert Series: at Lakeview Cemetery, 2316 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, with shows beginning at 4 p.m., presents Paul Kovac’s Big Grass Band (bluegrass, folk), June 24 (rain date July 2); Hubb’s Groove (contemporary Jazz, R&B), July 23 (rain date July 30); Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Sextet featuring Jackie Warren (Latin jazz), Aug. 20 (rain date Aug. 27). Visit lakeviewcemetery.com.
Legacy Live: a concert series at Legacy Village in Lyndhurst with performances on a stage near the lawn between Bar Louie and California Pizza Kitchen with music running from 5 to 8 p.m., presents Funkology (funk), June 24; Discovery Band (R&B, dance), July 1; Blue Lunch (jazz, swing, blues), July 8; East Wind (classic rock), July 15; Replay (oldies), July 22; Ricky & The Rockets (classic rock, oldies), July 29; Light of Two Moons (oldies), Aug. 5; Blue Drivers (blues, swing), Aug. 12; Revolution Pie (Beatles tribute), Aug. 19; Backtraxx (Motown, funk, rock), Aug. 26; Rock Radio (rock), Sept. 2; No Name Band (oldies), Sept. 9; Swamp Rattlers (blues), Sept. 16. Call 216-382-3871 or visit Legacy-Village.com.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents Emerson, Lake & Palmer, July 15; Back to the 90’s, featuring Ton Loc, Color Me Badd, Young MC and hosted by Christopher “Kid” Reid,” Aug. 5; 1964 The Tribute, Sept. 22; The Pittsburgh Tamburitzans, Oct. 15; Stars of the Sixties featuring Herman’s Hermits’ Peter Noone, Oct. 20; Puddle of Mudd, Saving Abel, Oct. 28. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Madison Concerts in the Park: a series with shows at 7 p.m. at Madison Village Park, River and West Main streets, presents Glass House Band, June 23; Gospel Friends, June 30; Geauga Fair Band, July 7; The Swamp Rattlers, July 14; Madtown Jazz, July 21; Rte 202, July 28; Back When (Aug. 4), Night Owls, Aug. 11; Kelly & Randall, Aug. 18; Take II Band, Aug. 25. Call 440-428-7526.
Masonic Cleveland: 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Grant, June 24; Shy Glizzy, July 1; Potions and Player Dave, July 21; Danzig, Sept. 13; Asking Alexandria, The Hu, Sept. 19; Attila, Sept. 22; Violent Femmes, Oct. 9; My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, Nov. 2. Visit MasonicCleveland.com.
Mentor Rocks concert series: with shows at 7 p.m. at Mentor Civic Amphitheater, 8600 Munson Road, presents Queen Nation (Queen tribute), June 27; E5C4P3 (Journey tribute), July 4; Simply Spice (Spice Girls tribute), July 11; Right Now (Sammy Hagar-era Van Halen tribute), July 18; Terry Lee Goffee (Johnny Cash tribute), July 25; Just Like Pink (Pink tribute), Aug. 1; Sound of Sting (Police/Sting tribute), Aug. 8; to-be-announced national recording artist, Aug. 15; Forever Seger Band (Bob Seger tribute), Aug. 29; Dark Side of the Moon (Pink Floyd tribute). Visit mentorrocks.info.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Santana, June 25; Counting Crows, Dashboard Confessional, June 29; Scotty McCreery, July 7; The Cult, July 12; Ann Wilson of Heart, Tripsitter, July 14; Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Chris Trapper, July 22; Donny Osmond, July 28; Tesla, Aug. 4; Happy Together Tour 2023, featuring The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues, Aug. 6; Parliament Funkadelic ft. George Clinton, Aug. 24; Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, Aug. 25; Don Felder, Aug. 26; Air Supply, Sept. 9; George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Sept. 12; Beth Hart, Sept. 23; Engelbert Humperdinck, Oct. 21; Great White, Slaughter, Oct. 28; Aaron Lewis (acoustic), Nov. 16. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Queen tribute by Queen Flash, June 23; Drag Bingo with Veranda L’Ni & Friends, June 23; Fleetwood Mac Brunch with Rumours, June 25; Ghani & The No Bad Daze Band, June 25; Stella Maris Rock of Faith (benefit concert), June 25; Dave Alvin & The Guilty Ones, June 28; Griffin House, June 29; The Golden Gays Hot Flashbacks, June 30; Neil Diamond Night with The Diamond Project, July 1; Elton John Brunch with Tommy Lee Thompson, July 2; Steely Dan Brunch with The FM Project,” July 2; The Ark Band, July 2; Jesus Jones, The American Scientific, July 3; ELO Tribute by Ticket to the Moon, July 4; Nightbridge, July 4; Van Morrison Tribute with Nitebridge & Colin Dussault, July 7; Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, July 13; Hawaiian Elvis tribute by Dave Banks Big Band Featuring Walt Sanders, July 14; Chicago Tribute by Brass Metropolis, July 15; Tom Petty Night with Shadow of Doubt, July 15; Blues Brunch with Colin Dussault & Friends, July 16; Rooftop VIP Members Party, July 16; Lazo & Exodus (Bob Marley show), July 16; Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, July 16; Peter Mayer Group, July 20; The Songs of Burt Bacharach with Nitebridge and guests, July 21; Dolly Parton Brunch with Rachel & The Beatnik Playboys, July 23; Pink Floyd Brunch with Dark Side of the Moon, July 23; Elementree Livity Project, July 23; Madeline Finn & Friends, July 27; ABBA tribute by Super Troupers, July 28; Bluegrass Brunch with The Chatfield Boys, July 30; Billy Joel Brunch with 52nd St Stranger, July 30; The Flex Crew, July 30; In the Heartland, July 30; Los Lobos, Aug. 3; The Dave Matthews Tribute Band, Aug. 4; Sun Shade, Aug. 6; REM tribute by Dead Letter Office. Aug. 9; Paul Thorn, Aug. 9; Carl Baldassarre’s Led Zeppelin Revival, Aug. 11; Big Band Brunch with Dan Zola Orchestra, Aug. 13; Beatles Brunch with The Sunrise Jones, Aug. 13; Shake Ground, Aug. 13; Bettye LaVette, Aug. 16; Morgan James, Aug. 17; The Smithereens with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw, Aug. 18; One World Tribe, Aug. 20; Lori McKenna, Mark Erelli, Aug. 24; Ras Khalifa, Aug. 27; Phat Cat Swinger, Aug. 31; Stones Brunch with Gimme Sugar, Sept. 3; Carlos Jones+, Sept. 3; Tuba Skinny, Sept. 6; Malinda, Sept. 12; Waco Brothers, Sept. 21; Joshua Radin, Sept. 26; Rodney Crowell, Laurel Lewis, Sept. 28; Robert Mirabal & Rare Tribal Mob Trio, Sept. 28; Rush tribute with Sawyer, Oct. 5; Tannahill Weavers, Oct. 18; Neil Young tribute by Broken Arrow, Oct. 19; Professor Louie and The Crowmatix, Oct. 27; Eagles Brunch with Out Of Eden, Oct. 29; Ronnie Baker Brooks, Nov. 18; The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, The Hooten Hallers, Nov. 19; The Jersey Beat Band, Nov. 25. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Perry Christian Church: 3270 Call Road, Perry, presents outdoor Christmas in July Market, with proceeds being used for mission projects, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 15. Call 440-537-4907.
Piano Cleveland: presents the 2023 Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists, June 22 through July 15 at various locations; Cleveland International Piano Competition, July 28 through Aug. 10, 2024. Call 216-707-5397 or visit PianoCleveland.org.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Nick Cave (solo), Sept. 25; Tony! Toni! Toné, Oct. 8; Straight No Chaser, Dec. 2. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Quire Cleveland: presents “Churches of the Same God: Mass Settings of Byrd and Tallis,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at Saint Paschal Baylon Church, Highland Heights | 8 p.m. Sept. 30 at Our Lady of Peach Church, Shaker Square | and 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at St. John Cantius Church, Cleveland. Call 216-223-8854 or visit QuireCleveland.org.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Alicia Keys, July 15; Madonna, Bob the Drag Queen, Aug. 2; LL Cool J, The Roots, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Common, Method Man, Redman, Aug. 12; Kid Cudi’s second annual Moon Man’s Landing, featuring Kid Cudi. Lil Uzi Vert, $UICIDEBOY$, Coi Leray, BashfortheWorld, Siena Bella, Chelsea Paste, Aug. 19; Barry Manilow, Aug. 24; Jonas Brothers, Sept. 18; Aerosmith, The Black Crowes, Sept. 21; Greta Van Fleet, Surf Curse, Sept. 23; Peter Gabriel, Sept. 27; Kiss, Oct. 22; Pink, Grouplove, Kidcutup, Nov. 8; Depeche Mode, Nov. 10. Call 888-894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Rockin’ on the River: at Lorain’s Black Water Landing, presents 24K Magic! (Bruno Mars tribute), Nonica Robins and The Whiskey Kings, June 30; Dirty Deeds (AC/DC tribute), Back & Forth (Foo Fighters tribute), July 7; Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd tribute), Colin Dussault’s Blues Project, July 8; Face 2 Face (Elton John-and-Billy Joel tribute), Zoo Station (U2 tribute), July 14; Queen Nation (Queen tribute), Black River, July 28; Bee Gees Gold (Bee Gees tribute), Dancing Queen (ABBA tribute), The Michael Weber Show, July 29; Forever Seger (Bob Seger tribute), Moving in Stereo (Cars tribute), Aug. 4; Double Vision (Foreigner tribute), The FM Project (Steely Dan tribute), Aug. 11; The Atomic Punks (Van Halen tribute), Motley Inc. (Motley Crue tribute), Aug. 18; Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson tribute), Shout!, Aug. 19; ZOSO (Led Zeppelin tribute), House Party (J Geils tribute), Aug. 25; Fleetwood Gold (Fleetwood Mac tribute), Harvest (Neil Young tribute), Sept. 1; Revival ABB (Allman Brothers Band tribute), Freebird (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute), Sept. 8; The Four Horsemen (Metallica tribute), Billy Morris and the Sunset Strip, Sept. 15. Visit rockinontheriver.com.
Tri-C JazzFest: presents the 44th annual event, June 22 through 24 at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, with free outdoor concerts, featuring Ernie Krivda, Carlos Jones, Becky Boyd, Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and more, and indoor ticketed shows — Angélique Kidjo/Richard Bona PresentsASANTE Trio Featuring Osmany Paredes (Piano) and ÍIario Bell (Drums), 7:30 p.m. June 22, Mini Ohio Theatre | Christian McBride, Samara Joy, 5 p.m. June 23, Mimi Ohio Theatre | Norman Brown, Gerald Albright, 7:30 p.m. June 23, Connor Palace | Dan Wilson featuring Jennifer Hartswick performing “7 Decades of Wonder: The Genius of Stevie,” 10 p.m. June 23, Allen Theatre | Dominick Farinacci and Triad, Braxton Cook, 2 p.m. June 24, Mimi Ohio Theatre | Steve Smith and Vital Information: Steve Smith/drums, Manuel Valera/keys, Janek Gwizdala/bass, 5 p.m. June 24, Allen Theatre | Herbie Hancock, 7 p.m. June 24, Connor Palace | Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, 9:30 p.m. June 24, Connor Palace. Visit tri-cjazzfest.com.
Tunes on Tappan Summer Concert Series: a presentation of the city of Oberlin, with performings running 6 to 8 p.m. at the Clark Bandstand in Tappan Square, 58 N. Main St., presents Match City (pop, rock), June 23; Michelle Romary Band (classic rock, folk), June 30; The Bottom Line (Motown, classic R&B), July 7; The Geeze Cats (oldies), July 14; The Attraxxion Band (1980s pop and rock), July 21; The Tyler Reid Band (country, Southern rock), July 28. Visit cityofoberlin.com/concerts, email [email protected] or call 440-775-7217.
Victory Live!: a two-day musical featuring WMMS Buzzard Fest — with Incubus, Bush, +Live+, Filter, Weshly Arms — on Aug. 4 and WGAR Country Jam — Chris Young, Brian Kelley, Gavin DeGraw, Dalton Dover, Tigirlily Gold — on Aug. 5 at Victory Park Ohio, 7777 Victory Lane, North Ridgeville. Visit victorylivefest.com.
WonderStruck in Cleveland: a music festival with headliners Khalid, Walker Hayes, Nelly and Flo Rida, will be July 8 and 9 at Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland. Visit WonderStruckFest.com.
Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre: 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, presents Rick Springfield, The Hooters, Paul Young, Tommy Tutone, Aug. 4; The Doobie Brothers, June 28; Steve Miller Band, Aug. 9. Visit theyoungstownfoundationamp.com.
Nightlife
Ferrante Winery and Ristorante: 5585 N. River Road W., Geneva, presents The Night Shift, 5:30 p.m. June 23; Holly’s Uncle Duo, 1 p.m. June 24; Back Spin, 5:30 p.m. June 24; Porch Rockers, 2 p.m. June 25; Don Perry, 5:30 p.m. June 30; Jonathan Browning, 1 p.m. July 1; Anthony Gregory, 5:30 p.m. July 1; Nia, 2 p.m. July 2; Night Shift, 5:30 p.m. July 7; Chuck Ditri, 1 p.m. July 8; Porch Rockers, 5:30 p.m. July 8; Tommy Hook, 2 p.m. July 9; The Neverlys, 5:30 p.m. July 14; Greg Greyson, 1 p.m. July 15; 4-Kings, 5:30 p.m. July 15; Dennis Ford, 2 p.m. July 16; Don Perry, 5:30 p.m. July 21; Hollys Uncle Duo, 1 p.m. July 22; O’Needers, 5:30 p.m. July 22; Eric Andrews, 2 p.m. July 23; Uncharted Course, 5:30 p.m. July 28; bob Potts Duo, 1 p.m. July 29; Back Spin, 5:30 p.m. July 29; Jimmy Mrozek, July 30. Call 440-466-8466 or visit ferrantewinery.com.
Parks
Concerts & More at the Glen: a series from Lake Metroparks with performances at 7 p.m. at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirtland, presents Melissa Harvey (country, pop, rock), June 23; Erin Nicole Neal & the Chill Factors (jazz), July 7; Storytime Puppet Theater: “Try Something New,” July 13; Ben Gage (acoustic), July 28; Storytime Puppet Theater: “Friends Are Everywhere,” Aug. 3; Ballinloch (Celtic), Aug. 11; Tom Evanchuck (folk/blues), Aug. 25. Visit goto.lakemetroparks.com/concerts-at-the-glen.
Geauga Park District: presents virtual programs via Zoom — “The Universe in 10 Stars,” June 23. Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Holden Arboretum: 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, presents “Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO Bricks,” featuring “more than a dozen colorful creations that will pop out of garden and trail landscapes creating a magical new world at the arboretum,” through Sept. 4; “Bloom! Botanicals & Birdhouses, featuring “hundreds of unique birdhouses, stunning glass art, and artwork from Cleveland artist Asia Armour,” through Sept. 4; Twilight at the Arboretum, a benefit pick with music and entertainment for the family, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 15. Visit holdenarb.org.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark: 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents Farmfest, a free event with food, beer, music, cow milking, farm demonstrations and more, July 9; Historical Engine Society’s 52nd annual Antique Power Exhibition, featuring a variety of antique tractors, construction and excavation equipment, cars, trucks, demonstrations and more, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 28 through 30; Milk & Honey Weekend, in which visitors can “Learn how milk becomes cheese, butter or ice cream and watch the production process, learn about bees and their role in pollination, how honey is harvested, pollinator-friendly plants and more, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 19 and 20. Call 440-256-2122 or 800-366-3276, or visit goto.lakemetroparks.com/farmpark.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents Wildlife Festival: Celebrating 40 Years, a celebration of 40 years of helping Ohio’s wildlife with activity, history and more, noon to 4 p.m. July 23. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/penitentiary-glen-reservation.
Theater
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents “Doubt: A Parable,” by John Patrick Shanley, through June 25, in Studio Theater; “Once on This Island,” with book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty,” through Aug. 6, in Senney Theater; “Cat’s-Paw,” by William Mastrosimone, Sept. 22 through Oct. 22 in Studio Theater; “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Dec. 1 through 30 in Senney Theater; “Ride the Cyclone, wth music, book and lyrics by Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond, Feb. 9 through 25 in Senney Theater; “Jitney,” by August Wilson, Aug. 5 through May 5 in Studio Theater; “A Doll’s House, Part 2,” by Lucas Hnath, May 31 through June 30, 2024 in Studio Theater; “Beautiful, the Carole King Musical,” with book by Douglas McGrath and music by Stephen Flaherty, July 12 through Aug. 11, 2024 in Senney Theater. Call 216-521-2540 or visit beckcenter.org.
Blank Canvas Theatre: 1305 W. 78th St., Suite 211, Cleveland, presents “Leap of Faith,” June 30 through July 15 (8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 7 p.m. Sundays). Call 440-941-0458 or visit BlankCanvasTheatre.com.
BorderLight International Theatre + Fringe Festival: featuring an eclectic mix of touring and regional productions, will be Aug. 3 through 5 in and around Playhouse Square in Cleveland. Visit BorderLightCle.org.
Broadway in Akron: a series at E.J. Thomas Hall in conjunction with Playhouse Square, presents “Pretty Woman: The Musical,” Oct. 17 and 19; “Mean Girls,” Nov. 13 and 14; “The Cher Show,” Jan. 30 and 31; “CLUE,” April 23 through 25. Call 330-253-2488 or visit broadwayinakron.com.
Cain Park: Superior Road between Lee and South Taylor roads, Cleveland Heights, presents “Rent,” through June 25 in the Alma Theater; “Fun Home,” Aug. 10 through 27 in the Alma Theater. Call 216-371-3000 or visit CainPark.com.
Cleveland Play House: Performing at Playhouse Square, presents “Watching Butterflies,” through June 24; “Thurgood,” by George Stevens Jr., Sept. 9 through Oct. 1 in the Allen Theatre; “Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein,” by David Catlin, Oct. 21 though Nov.12; “Black Nativity,” by Langston Hughes,” Dec. 1 through 16 in the Allen Theatre; “The Play That Goes Wrong,” by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields and Jonathan Sayer, Feb. 10 through March 3 in the Allten Theatre; “Amadeus,” by Peter Shaffer,” April 6 through 28 in the Outcalt Theatre; “In the Heights,” with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and book by Quiara Alegria Hudes, May 11 through June 9 in the Allen Theatre. Call 216-241-6000 or visit clevelandplayhouse.com.
Cleveland Shakespeare Festival: presents “As You Like It,” 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays — June 23 at Coventry PEACE Park in Cleveland Heights | June 24 at the Grove Amphitheater in Mayfield Heights, June 24 | Notre Dame College in South Euclid | June 30 at Lakewood Park | July 1 at the James A. Garfield Historic Site in Mentor | July 2 at Black River Landing in Lorain | July 7 at Lincoln Park in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood | July 8 at Van Aken Market in Shaker Heights | July 9 at FAYarts in Bay Village; “Measure for Measure,” 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays — Bentleyville Community Park, July 21 | July 22 at Lakewood Park | July 23 at the Grove Amphitheater in Mayfield Village | July 28 at Sims Park in Euclid | July 29 at the James A Garfield Historic Stie in Mentor | July 30 at Van Aken Market, Shaker Heights | Aug. 4 t Notre Dame College in South Euclid | Aug. 5 at Black River Landing in Lorain | Aug. 6 at Lincoln Park in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood. Visit cleveshakes.org or call 440-794-ICSF.
convergence-continuum: 2438 Scranton Road, Cleveland, presents “Walking to Buchenwald,” by Tom Jacobson, through June 24 (8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays). Call 216-687-0074 or visit convergence-continuum.org.
Dobama Theatre: 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, presents “Make Believe,” by Bess Wohl, Oct. 6 through 29; “LIttle Women,” adapted by Heather Chrisler, Dec. 1 through 30; “In the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen,” by Terry Guest, Jan. 26 through Feb. 18; “Something Clean,” by Selena Fillinger, March 8 through 30; “Significant Other,” by Joshua Harmon,” April 26 through May 19. Call 216-932-3396 or visit dobama.org.
Fine Arts Association: 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, presents “The Who’s Tommy,” through June 25. Call 440-951-7500 or visit fineartsassociation.org.
Karamu House: 2355 E. 89th St., Cleveland, presents “Clyde’s,” by Lynn Nottage, Sept. 22 through Oct. 15; “Black Nativity,” by Langston Huges,” Dec. 1 through 17; “The Breakfast at the Bookstore,” by Lisa Langford, Jan. 26 through Feb. 18; “It Happened in Atlanta,” March 8 through 30; “Choir Boy,” April 26 through May 19. Call 216-795-7070 or visit KaramuHouse.org.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” through July 2; Two Faces of Jane’s “People, Places and Things,” Thursdays through Sundays June 22 to July 2; “Six the Musical,” Aug. 8 through Sept. 19; “The Wiz,” Oct. 3 through 22; “Girl From the North Country,” Oct. 31 through Nov. 19; “Mrs. Doubtfire,” Jan. 9 through 28; “Funny Girl,” Feb. 20 through March 10; “Company,” April 30 through May 19; “Back to the Future,” June 11 through July 7, 2024; “MJ the Musical,” July 16 through Aug. 11, 2024. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Porthouse Theatre: 3143 O’Neil Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” through June 24; “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” June 30 through July 15; “The Prom, July 21 through Aug. 6. Call 330-672-3884 or visit PorthouseTheatre.com.
Rabbit Run Theater: 5648 W. Chapel Road, Madison Township, presents “Anything Goes,” through July 8. Call 440-428-7092 or visit RabbitRun.org.
Misc.
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Watcher Podcast: Ghost Files, Oct. 8. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Beachland Flea, July 15, Aug. 19. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents Spotlight Gala, with the theme, “Celebrating Our Past, Creating Our Future,” 6 p.m. July 14 at Gordon Green. Call 216-521-2540, or visit beckcenter.org.
Candytopia: a “nationally acclaimed, sweet interactive wonderland” featuring 14 interactive environments over 19,000 square feet, runs through Dec. 31 at Legacy Village in Lyndhurst (located between Dick’s Sporting Goods and Ethan Allen). Visit Candytopia.com.
Chagrin Hunter Jumper Classic: a horse show at Chagrin Valley Farms in Bainbridge Township, presents the unrated/local show July 7 through 9, Riders with Disabilities, July 10 and the national-rated show July 13 through 16. Visit ChagrinHunterJumperClassic.org.
Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents “Bloom! Botanicals & Birdhouses,” featuring “hundreds of unique birdhouses, stunning glass art, and artwork from Cleveland artist Asia Armour,” through Sept. 4; “Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO Bricks,” featuring more than a dozen larger-than-life creations, through Sept. 4. Call 216-721-1600 or visit cbgarden.org.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, presents Asian Lantern Festival, featuring large-scale displays, including a nearly 40-foot-tall giant lantern, walk-through tunnels and a 150-foot-long Enchanted Garden Experience immersing guests in larger-than-life displays featuring butterflies, flowers and insects, as well as acrobatic performances every hour and a variety of culturally-inspired cuisine, select nights July 7 through Aug. 27. Call 216-661-6500 or visit clemetzoo.com.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents Solstice, “an energy-filled night of music and art,” with 7 p.m. June 24. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Cleveland Public Theatre: 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents Pandemonium 2023, CPT’s “Fantastical Benefit” honoring Nic Bariage, Sept. 9. Call 216-631-2727 or visit cptonline.org.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum:10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, presents “Top Brass,” featuring Fred Crawford’s collection as it was when this museum’s predecessor—The Thompson Auto Album—first opened in 1943, through Oct. 8. Visit thecrawfordmuseum.org.
Disney Animation — Immersive Experience: a collaboration of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the producer of “Immersive Van Gogh,” featuring projections and music pertaining to Disney classics (and now offering some sensory-friendly views(, runs through Aug. 13 at Lighthouse Artspace Cleveland, 850 E. 72nd St., Cleveland. Visit lighthouseimmersive.com/disney/cleveland.
FireFish Arts: presents the 2023 annual FireFish Festival, featuring “unique art installations, music, food, fun, fire – and the much anticipated and signature burning of the FireFish with its parade, pageantry, and performance,” Sept. 16 in Lorain. Visit FireFishFestival.com.
Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents “Dinosaurs of the Sahara,” bringing “the unique world of African dinosaurs to life with original fossils from the Sahara, one-of-a-kind mounted skeletons and flesh models, and a show-stopping giant 32-foot rearing long-necked Jobaria skeleton,” through Sept. 4. Call 216-694-2000 or visit greatscience.com.
Headlands BeachFest: a family-friendly event presented by Mentor that celebrates the elements of wind, water and sand on Ohio’s longest beach and will feature hands-on activities, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, and more, will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 15 at Headlands Beach State Park, 9601 Headlands Road. Visit headlandsbeachfest.com.
LakewoodAlive: presents Lakewood Summer Meltdown, a street party, 4 to 10 p.m. July 15 at in downtown Lakewood. Visit LakewoodAlive.org.
Loganberry Books: 13015 Larchmere Blvd., Shaker Heights, presents its 16th annual Author Alley, with events running noon to 4:30 p.m. — Nonfiction & Poetry, July 8 | Fiction, Aug. 12 | Children’s and Illustrated Books, Sept. 9. Call 216-795-9800, visit LoganberryBooks.com or email [email protected].
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents Michael Franzase’s “A Mob Story,” June 24. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents psychic medium Matt Fraser, Aug. 10; Countess Cabaret Starring Luann de Lesseps, Sept. 22; Ancient Aliens LIVE, Nov. 2. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Cleveland Stories Dinner Parties — “From Rocking on the Radio . . . to Rocking the RV Life,” with Jeff & Patti Kinzbach, June 28; Cleveland Stories Dinner Parties — “Noir at the Bar,” Aug. 31. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival: featuring music, competitions and more, will be June 23 and 24 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea. Visit ohioscottishgames.com.
Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau: presents Pyrate Fest XV, which is “promisin’ a swashbucklin’ good time for the whole crew … full of pirate antics, mermaid sightings, and booming cannons, June 23 through 25. Visit visitputinbay.com.
Reithoffer’s Art, Spirits & Entertainment: 17711 Ravenna Road, Chagrin Valls, presents Aurburn Art Festival, featuring artisan crafts, food trucks, music and more, Aug. 18 through 20 (5 to 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday). Visit reithoffers.com.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Cleveland, presents “The Beatles: Get Back to Let It Be,” curated by the Rock Hall and meant as an immersive complement to Peter Jackson’s docuseries “The Beatles Get Back,” through December (extended); the opening of the exhibit “Hip Hop at 50: ‘Holla If Ya Hear Me,” featuring Chuck D. and Flavor Flav of Public Enemy, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-D.M.C. Salt ‘N’ Pepa and Roxanne Shante, 3 to 9 p.m. June 29. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit rockhall.com.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s The Greatest Show On Earth, Oct. 6 through 8. Call 888-894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Steele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub: 348 Mentor Ave. Painesville, presents Public Guided Tour, Sept. 19. Call 440-639-7948 or visit SteeleMansion.com.
Wildwood Cultural Center: 7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor, presents Wildwood Fine Arts & Wine Festival, featuring 65 booths filled with fine art, fine craft and specialty foods, noon to 8 p.m. June 24. Call 440-974-5735 or email [email protected].
Wolstein Center: 2000 Prospect Ave., presents Cirque du Soleil’s “Corteo,” Nov. 22 through 26. Call 877-468-4946 or visit wolsteincenter.com.