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
Bill Pappas: has 27 photographs on display through Oct. 31 at the Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave. Email pappas@billpappas.com.
Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents “Braid Exhibit,” a “captivating international group exhibition presented by members of the Braid Society and American Kumihimo Society,” June 17 through July 20. Call 216-721-1600, or visit cbgarden.org.
Cleveland Institute of Art: 11610 Euclid Ave., presents “Echoes of Industry: Tracing Cleveland’s Industrial Legacy,” an exhibition by Cleveland-based artist Angelina Patterson that “explores the rich history of Cleveland’s industrial past with a collection of oil paintings reimagining the city’s iconic industrial spaces and honoring the buildings as they once were,” through Jan. 6 in the Lower Passage of Cleveland Public Library’s Main Library (325 Superior Ave. (reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 20); “Shear Bliss,” a pop-up exhibition of wet- and needle-felted works that’s a collaboration between Lillian Gomez, a junior studying Sculpture + Expanded Media at the Cleveland Institute of Art, and Praxis Fiber Workshop, June 13 through 15 at Praxis, 15301 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. Call 216-421-7407 or visit CIA.edu/events.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents “Contemporary Calligraphy and Clay,” through June 15; “Creation, Birth, and Rebirth,” through July 27; “Karamu Artists Inc.: Printmaking, Race, and Community,” through Aug. 17;“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” through Sept. 7; “Vito Acconci: Centers,” through Sept. 7; “From the Earth through Her Hands: African Ceramics,” through Sept. 25; “Arts of the Maghreb: North African Textiles and Jewelry,” through Oct. 12; “Landscapes by Arnold Chang: A Retrospective and Recent Acquisitions,” through Nov. 9; “Reinstallation of Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan,” through Nov. 2; “Native North American Textiles and Works on Paper,” through Nov. 9; “Ancient Andean Textiles,” through Dec. 14; “Indian Painting of the 1500s: Continuities and Transformations,” through Jan. 11; “Adorning Ritual: Jewish Ceremonial Art from the Jewish Museum, New York,” through May 10; “Refocusing Photography: China at the Millennium,” through Nov. 16; “Practice and Play in Japanese Art, June 20 through Nov. 30; “Rose Iron Works: From Art Nouveau to Art Deco, July 6 through Oct. 19; “In Vino Veritas (In Wine, Truth),” Sept. 7 through Jan. 11; “Expressively American: Printed Silks, 1927–1947,” Nov. 2, 2025 through Nov. 8, 2026; “Renaissance to Runway: The Enduring Italian Houses,” Nov. 9 through Feb. 26; “Filippino Lippi and Rome,” Nov 21 through Feb. 22; “Ann Hamilton: The Tactile Image,” Dec. 14 through March 29. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s Transformer Station: 1460 W. 29th St., presents “CMA Artists at Work,” through Aug. 3; “FRONT Fellows Show,” Sept. 12 through Dec. 31. Visit clevelandart.org/exhibitions/transformer-station.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History: 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle, presents “Wildlife Photographer of the Year,” an exhibit on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, through Oct. 26. Call 216-231-1177 or 800-317-9155 or visit cmnh.org.
Kent State University Museum: 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent, presents “Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman: Dazzling Day and Night,” through July 28. Call 330-672-3450 or visit kent.edu/museum.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents “Capture the Beauty of Lake County: 38th Annual Amateur Photo Contest & Show,” through Aug. 3. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/penitentiary-glen-reservation.
“REUNION, A CIA Alumni Exhibition”: a celebration of the Cleveland Institute of Art’s class of 1980, curated by class member Mary Urbas, June 13 through Aug. 9 in the gallery at Bostwick Design Partnership, 2729 Prospect Ave. E., Cleveland (opening reception 5:30 to 8 p.m. June 13 and curator’s talk 1 p.m. June 21). Visit bit.ly/reunion-cia1980-show.
Sculpture Center: 12210 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Edra Soto: La Casa de Todos” | Everyone’s Home” and “La Casa Compartida | The Home We Share,” through July 19; Federico Cuatlacuatl, Sept. 12 through Nov. 8; Federico Cuatlacuatl, Sept. 12through Nov. 8; Joey Quinones, Nov. 21through Jan. 17. Call 216-229-6527 or visit sculpturecenter.org.
Children’s entertainment
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents The Wiggles, June 17. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Comedy
The Agora: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Andrew Dice Clay, Aug. 10; Mojo Brookzz, Oct. 10. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents Louis CK, Aug. 22; Tom Segura, Sept. 6. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Sommore, June 13 through 15; Steve Hofstetter, June 19. Call 216-696-4677 or visit ClevelandFunnyBone.com.
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents Tommy Davidson, July 20; Mark Normand, Sept. 5; Dusty Slay, Oct. 25. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents Dustin Nickerson, June 12 through 14;The Foil Hat Comedy with Eddie Bravo & Sam Tripoli, June 13; Elijah Nevels, June 15; Jim Norton, June 20 and 21; Joey Avery, June 20 through 22; Pete Lee, June 26 through 28; Jane Wickline & Liva Pierce Present: DUKES, July 13; Sammy Obeid, July 13; Maurice Benard, July 14; Dave Smith, July 17 through 19; Cristina Mariani, July 18 and 19; Craig Conant, Aug. 1 and 2; Lavell Crawford, Aug. 8 through 10; Josh Johnson, Aug. 11; Ian Bagg, Aug. 14 through 16; James Austin Johnson, Aug. 21; Bobby Lee, Aug. 22 and 23; Josh Blue, Aug. 28 through 30; Preacher Lawson, Sept. 11 through 13; Sept. 18 through 20; Akaash Singh, Sept. 25 through 27; Pete Holmes, Oct. 9 through 11; Jay Pharaoh, Oct. 17 and 18; Kyle Kinane, Oct. 23 through 25; Anthony Rodia, Oct. 26; Kam Patterson, Oct. 30 through Nov. 1; Kelsey Cook, Nov. 6 through 8; Randy Feltface, Nov. 14 through 16; Felipe Esparza,” Dec. 18 through 20. Call 216-736-4242 or visit pickwickandfrolic.com.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents Etta May, Sept. 5; Jeff Allen, Nov.14. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Oct. 17. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Killers of Kill Tony,” with Martin Phillips and others, June 19; Gabriel Rutledge, Sept. 12; Sheng Wang, Sept. 26; Jimmy Car, Oct. 11; John Crist, Oct. 18; John Mulaney, Oct. 24 (sold-out), 25 and 26. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rocket Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Matt Rife, Aug. 10; Nate Bargatze, Oct. 3 and 4. Call 888-894-9422 or visit RocketArena.com.
TempleLive Cleveland Masonic: 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Nurse Blake, Oct. 3. Visit templelive.com/cleveland.
Dance
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents “Swan Lake,” by International Ballet Stars, Oct. 22. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Cleveland Ballet: presents “Dracula” and “Code of Silence,” Oct. 24 and 25 at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre; “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 12 through 21 at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace; Handel’s “Messiah,” March 20 through 22 at Playhouse Square’s KeyBank Theatre; “Cinderella,” May 15 through 17 at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre. Visit Clevelandballet.com.
Dancing Wheels: 3030 Euclid Ave. #100, Cleveland, presents “Rodeo Reimagined,” 8 p.m. June 14 at Cleveland Public Auditorium, 500 Lakeside Ave. E. Call 216-432-0306 or visit dancingwheels.org.
“NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet: a touring production featuring dancers from around the world, will be performed on Dec. 25 at Cleveland Music Hall. Visit Nutcracker.com.
Film
The Agora: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” with an appearance by Nell Campbell, Oct. 9. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque: 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Pavements” (USA, 2024, Alex Ross Perry ), 6:30 p.m. June 12; “A Desert” (USA, 2025, Joshua Erkman), 9 p.m. June 12; “The Ballad of Suzanne Cesaire” (USA, 2024, Madeleine Hunt Ehrlich), 7 p.m. June 13 and 6:30 p.m. June 15; “Caught by the Tides” (China, 2024, Jia Zhangke), 8:40 p.m. June 13 and 7 p.m. June 14; “El” (Mexico, 1953, Luis Buñuel), 5 p.m. June 14 and 2 p.m. June 15; “Demons 2” (Italy, 1986, Lamberto Bava), 9:15 p.m. June 14; “Winter Soldier” (USA, 1972, Winterfilm Collective), 4 p.m. June 15. Call 216-421-7450 or visit CIA.edu/Cinematheque.
Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents “La La Land,” July 3; “The Dark Knight,” Aug. 7. Call 216-694-2000 or visit greatscience.com.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents “Gangrene: The Dink Documentary,’ June 21. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents “Kung Fu Panda 4,” 2 p.m. June 22; “Wall-E,” 2 p.m. Aug. 3; “The Goonies, 2 p.m. Aug. 10; “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” 2 p.m. Aug. 17; “Barbie,” “2 p.m. Aug. 24. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents An Evening With John Cusack and Screening of “Say Anything,” Sept. 3. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Terry Meehan: presents “Film Noir in the Fifties: Cops, Commies & Corruption” series — “Pickup on South Street” (Sam Fuller, 1953), 6 p.m. June 14 in the Lakewood Public Library Auditorium, 15425 Detroit Ave. Visit facebook.com/TerryTMeehan.
Music
The Agora: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents 311, July 7; Summer School 2025, July 13; Smino, June 17; The Saw Doctors, July 18; flipturn, July 30; John Lodge (of The Moody Blues), Aug. 2; The Fray, Aug. 9; d4vd, Aug. 26; Streetlight Manifesto, Aug. 29; Tom Keifer, LA Guns, Sept. 5; 19cc, Sept. 9; PUP, Jeff Rosenstock, Sept. 10; Garbage, Sept. 12; Alex G, Sept. 13; Yungblud, Sept. 14; Our Last Night, Sept. 20; Ray Lamontagne, Sept. 21; Cannibal Corpse, Sept. 23; The Mountain Goats, Sept 26; Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter, Oct. 3; Bladee, Oct. 7; Dylan Gossett, Oct. 21; Neko Case, Oct. 25; Mushroomhead Halloween 2025, Nov. 1; Ty Myers, Nov. 7; Jack’s Mannequin, Nov. 8; Mammoth, Nov. 18; Jose Gonzalez, Nov. 19; Blue Oyster Cult, Nov. 20; Tropidelic, Nov. 22; Blind Guardian, Nov. 30. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents Cocomelon: Sing Along Live!, June 17; Lake Street Dive, Penelope Road, Aug. 31; an evening with David Byrne, Sept. 19; Elvis Costello & The Imposters With Charlie Sexton, Sept. 27; Travis Tritt, Oct. 4; Jon Batiste, Oct. 26; Brian Culbertson, Nov. 9. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Bash on the Bay: Bash on the Bay 8, a music fest on Aug. 13 and 14 featuring, among others, Luke Bryan, Ashley McBryde, Kin Faux (Aug. 13) and Sam Hunt, Russell Dickerson, Bret Michaels (Aug. 14) at Put-in-Bay Airport on South Bass Island. Visit bashonthebay.com.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Mama Said String Band, Lea Marra & The River Boys, June 13; Dean Wareham, Non Bruises, June 14; Yagga Yagga Fest with Stompin’ Charleston, Dread Claytor, June 14; Cults, June 15; Cults, June 15; Hill Country Devil, Conrad Moore, June 15; The Family Crest, Babes in Canyon, June 16; The Supervillains, Jwadi, June 17; North Mississippi Allstars, June 18; Euclid Beach After Party & Juneteenth Celebration with DJ Velly Vell & Quenton Rubin. June 19; The OBGMs, Pollyanna, June 19; The Thing With Feathers, Eley, June 20; Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters, Angela Perley, June 21; Kelsey Waldon, Olivia Ellen Lloyd, June 23; Hurray for the Riff Raff, Greg Mendez, June 24; Mikaela Davis, Lily Seabird, June 24; The Darts, Service, June 25; Dogpark, Tall Grass, June 26; Ward Davis, June 27; Billy Allen + The Pollies, The Black Jackets, June 27; The Stolen Faces, June 28; Rachel Bochner, Isssadora Ava, June 29; Langhorne Slim, Al Olender, July 1; Jackson & The Janks, Plastic Wildflowers, July 2; Cuda Brothers, Brian Henke, July 3; The Strains, Rattle Bones, July 5; Kyle Rising, The Happys, July 8; Coral Moons, Lake Philly, July 9; We Love Zappa 2 with Robert Martin, Scott Thunes, & Ray White, July 11; Juniper, Abigail Osborn, July 11; DJ Bless Tha Gawd, Vee the poet & Benji P goods, July 12; elijah, Downswing, July 12; Friendship x 2nd Grade, July 14; Matthew Good Band, July 15; Pelican, Porcelain, July 17; Mathias Lattin, July 18; Into The Blue: Grateful Dead Revival, July 19; New Bomb Turks, The Drowns, July 26; of Montreal, Bijoux Cone, July 30; Nikki Hill, July 31; An evening with BRONCHO, Aug. 12; Atomic Witch, Graveripper,, Aug. 16; Joshua Ray Walker, Aug. 19; Banshee, Aug. 31; John Inghram Band, Sept. 4; Todd Carey, Sept. 11; WITCH, Sept. 17; Dry Cleaning, Infinity Knives, Sept. 25; Organ Fairchild, Sept. 26; Southern Culture on the Skids, Oct. 3; Oliver Hazard, Michigander, Nov. 4. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.
Blossom Music Center: 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents Mumford & Sons, June 18; James Taylor and His All-Star Band, Tiny Habits, June 24; Keith Urban, Chase Matthew, Alan Springsteen, June 27; Luke Bryan, Vincent Mason, Mae Estes, Cole Goodwin, July 11; Wiz Khalifa, Sean Paul, July 15; Pantera, July 20; Kesha, Scissor Sisters, July 28; Big Time Rush, July 29; Cyndi Lauper, Jake Wesley Rogers, July 30; Toto, Men at work, Christopher Cross, Aug. 8; The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World, New Found Glory, Aug. 13; Lil Wayne, Aug. 14; Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts, Aug. 15; Styx, Kevin Cronin, Don Felder, Aug. 20; The Black Keys, Gary Glark, Aug. 22; A Day to Remember, Yellowcard, Sept. 5; Leon Bridges, Chley Crockett, Sept. 9; Conan Gray, Sept. 11; Lainey Wilson, Oct. 4. Call 330-920-8040 or visit livemu.sc/2QcbKUb.
Blossom Music Festival: at Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, the summer home of The Cleveland Orchestra, presents “Salute to America,” a “star-spangled celebration” by the Blossom Festival Band, along with fireworks (weather permitting), 8 p.m. July 3 and 4; “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (performance of John Williams’ score with movie), 7 p.m. July 5 and 6; “Carmina Burana,” with The Cleveland Orchestra Osmo Vänskä, conductor, Shelén Hughes, soprano, Reginald Mobley, countertenor, John Brancy, baritone, Blossom Festival Chorus and The Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus, 7 p.m. July 12; “Beethoven’s Violin Concerto,” with Petr Popelka, conductor, and Veronika Eberle, violin, and also featuring music by R. Schumann, 7 p.m. July 19; “Beethoven’s Pastoral,” with Jonathon Heyward, conductor, Jess Gillam, saxophone, and the Kent Blossom Chamber Orchestra, and also featuring music by Anna Clyne and Dvorak, 7 p.m. July 26; “An Evening With Cynthia Erivo,” with Edwin Outwater, conductor, 7 p.m. July 27 (preceded by fundraising event Blossom Summer Soirée); “Brahms & Liszt,” with Daniele Rustioni, conductor, and Alessio Bax, piano, and also featuring music by Wagner, 8 p.m. Aug. 2; a concert with Icelandic jazz singer, composer andproducers Laufey, Aug. 7; “Mahler’s Titan,” with Elim Chan, conductor, and Christiane Karg, soprano, and also featuring music by Ravel, 7 p.m. Aug. 9; “The Music of Billy Joel,” with Stuart Chafetz, conductor, and Tony DeSare, vocals and piano (Joel will not appear), 7 p.m. Aug. 10; “Elgar’s Enigma Variations,” with Daniel Reith, conductor, and Stephen Tavani, violin, and also featuring a new work by Gabriella Smith, co-commissioned by The Cleveland Orchestra, and music by Bruch, 7 p.m. Aug. 16; “A Rodgers & Hammerstein Celebration, with Andy Einhorn, conductor, Scarlett Strallen, vocals, Hugh Panaro, vocals, and Ben Davis, vocals, 7 p.m. Aug. 17; “Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony,” with Stephanie Childress, conductor, and Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello, and also featuring music by Brittena and Saint-Saëns, 7 p.m. Aug. 23; “Disney’s The Lion King Live in Concert” (performance of Hanz Zimmer’s score with movie), 7 p.m. Aug. 29 through 31; “Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony,” Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor (Parton will not appear), 7 p.m. Sept. 7. Call 216-231-1111 or visit clevelandorchestra.com.
Cleveland Metroparks: presents Summer Concert series, at various locations >> 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Huntington Beach — Stamper Starr (blues, classics), June 18 | City Lite Trio (rock, soul, pop), June 25 | Jeffrey Cruz (pop covers), July 9 | Scott Sopata (steel drum, guitar, ukulele, bagpipes), July 16 | Duo-ly Noted (laid-back patio music), July 23 | Dawn to Dusk Trio (classic rock, blues, country), July 30 | Zakk Jones (jazz, Americana/country fusion), Aug. 6 | Hoodoo BBQ (rock, roots), Aug. 13; 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. at Wallace Lake — BackTraxx (disco, rock, oldies), June 12 | TheEvil Ways Band (Santana tribute), July 10 | Apostle Jones (R&B, soul), July 31; 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Euclid Beach — The Quenton Rubin Band (R&B, funk, rock), June 19 | Tony Quales and Discovery Band (1980s, current hits), July 17 | Project Hope Choir (gospel), Aug. 7; 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Edgewater Beach — Music City Sound Band (dance, top-40), June 26 | Old Skool (1990s covers), June 24 | Carlos Jones (reggae), Aug. 14 | 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays at Emeral Necklace Marina — Recess Band (pop, alternative), June 13 | Ohayo (1970s, classic rock), June 20 | Back 9 Par 4 (1960s, pop, rock, country), June 27 | Cats on Holiday (swamp pop), July 11 | The Ladies Night (1990s and 2000s pop), July 18 | Colin Dussault Band (blues), July 25 | Abby Normal and The Detroit Lean ( ska,rock, disco), Aug. 1 | 80’s Ladies (1980s favorites), Aug. 8 | Glass House (covers), Aug. 15; 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays at Merwin’s Wharf — Five O’Clock Somewhere (country, 1970s West Coast rock), June 14 | East Wind (classic rock), June 21 | Jack & The Optimists (rock), June 28 | Grunge DNA (rock, grunge), July 12 | Medusa (rock), July 19 | Blue Lunch (blues), July 26 | Rocker & The Blackjack Gypsies (tribute to Woodstock), Aug. 2 | Scenic Route (pop rock), Aug. 9 | Yosemite Slim (country), Aug. 16. Visit bit.ly/clemetparks-summerconcerts25.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s Transformer Station: 1460 W. 29th St., presents City Stages, CMA’s free summer concert series — Yeison Landero, July 9 | Las Karamba, July 23. 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 “Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi,” with Joe Hisaishi, conducting his own pieces, and Antoine Tamestit, viola, 7 p.m. Sept. 4 and 5; “Ravel’s Boléro,” with Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, and also featuring music by R. Strauss and the world premiere of a piece by Bernd Richard Deutsch that was co-commissioned by The Cleveland Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 an 27 and 3 p.m. Sept. 28; “Mahler’s Song of the Earth,” with Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, Limmie Pulliam, tenor, and Iurii Samoilov, baritone, and also featuring music by Honegger, 8 p.m. Oct. 2 and 3 p.m. Oct. 5; “Trifonov Plays Brahms,” with Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, and Daniil Trifonov, piano, and also featuring music by Prokofiev, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 through 11; “Beethoven’s Ode to Joy,” with Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, Joélle Harvey, soprano, Taylor Raven, mezzo-soprano, Miles Mykkanen, tenor, Dashon Burton, bass, and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, and also featuring music by Sibelius, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 through 25 and 3 p.m. Oct. 26; “Beatrice Ran in Recital,” with Beatrice Rana, piano, performing music by Prokofiev, Debussy and Tchaikovsky, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29: “Ohlsson lays Mozart,” with Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, and Garrick Ohlsson, piano, and also featuring music by R. Schumann and Tyler Taylor, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 and 3 p.m. Nov. 2; “Mahler’s Sixth Symphony,” with Tugan Sokhiev, conductor, Robert Walters, English horn, and also featuring music by Geoffrey Gordon, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 through 15; “Dvořák’s New World Symphony,” with Dalia Stasevska, conductor,and also featuring music by Revueltas, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 22, 11 a.m. Nov. 21 (Revueltas not performed) and 3 p.m. Nov. 23; “Yuja Wang Plays Ravel,” with Petr Popelka, conductor, Yuja Wang, piano, and also featuring music by Ligeti and Mussorgsky/Ravel, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29 and 3 p.m. Nov. 30; “Handel’s Messiah,” with Bernard Labadie, conductor, Liv Redpath, soprano, Tim Mead, countertenor, Andrew Haji, tenor, Philippe Sly, bass-baritone, and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 through 6; “Verdi’s Requiem,” with Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, Asmik Grigorian, soprano, Deniz Uzun, mezzo-soprano, Joshua Guerrero, tenor Tareq Nazmi, bass, and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 and 17 and 3 p.m. Jan. 18; “Hadelich Plays Mendelssohn,” with Antonello Manacorda, conductor, and Augustin Hadelich, violin, and also featuring music by Schoenberg and Schubert, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 through 7; “Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess,” with Barbara Hannigan, conductor, and Johanna Wallroth, soprano, and also featuring music by Crumb and Ruggles, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 and 14; “Mao Fujita in Recital,” with Mao Fujita, piano, performing music by Beethoven, Wagner, Berg and more, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17; “Frenzied Tango,” with John Adams, conductor, and Aaron Diehl, piano, and featuring music by Ives, Timo Andres, John Adams and Piazzolla, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and 21 and 11 a.m. Feb. 20 (abridged show); “Strauss’s Don Juan,” with Alain Altinoglu, conductor, and Alisa Weilerstein, cello, and also featuring music by Unsuk Chin, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 through 28; “Brahms’s Third Symphony,” with Jakub Hrůša, conductor, and also featuring music by Martinu and Kapralova, 7:30 p.m. March 5 and 7 and 3 p.m. March 8; “Beethoven’s Fateful Fifth,” with Elim Chan, conductor, and Michael Sachs, trumpet, and also featuring music by Stravinsky and Haydn, 7:30 p.m. March 12 through 14 and 3 p.m. March 15; “Sheku & Isata Kanneh-Mason in Recital,” with Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello, and Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano, and featuring music by Mendelssohn, N. Boulanger, R. Schumann and Clarke, 7:30 p.m. March 17; “Chan Conducts Bartók,” with Elim Chan, conductor, and Patricia Kopatchinskaja, violin, and featuring music by Daniel Kidane, Bartok and Scriabin, 7:30 p.m. March 19 and 21 and 11 a.m. March 20 (KIdane piece not performed during matinee); “Debussy’s La Mer,” with Daniele Rustioni, conductor, and Paul Jacobs, organ, and also featuring music by Faure, Poulenc and Casella, 7:30 p.m. April 2 through 4; “Schubert’s Great Symphony,” with Santtu-Matias Rouvali, conductor, and Sol Gabetta, cello, and also featuring music by Shostakovich, 7:30 p.m. April 9 through 11; “Alexandre Kantorow In Recital,” with Alexandre Kantorow, piano, and featuring music by, among others, Medtner, Chopin and Beethoven, 7:30 p.m. April 16; “Britten’s War Requiem,” with Daniel Harding, conductor, Tamara Wilson, soprano, Andrew Staples, tenor, Christian Gerhaher, baritone, The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and The Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus, and also featuring music by Mendelssohn, 7:30 p.m. April 23 and 25 and 3 p.m. April 26; “Marc-André Hamelin & Maria João Pires in Recital, Marc-André Hamelin, piano, and Maria João Pires, piano, 7:30 p.m. May 5; “Wagner’s Götterdämmerung, with Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, and Jörg Widmann, clarinet, and al and also featuring music by Prokofiev and Olga Neuwirth (the U.S. premiere of “Zones of Blue,” co-commissioned by The Cleveland Orchestra), 7:30 p.m. May 7 and 11 a.m. May 8 (Prokofiev piece not performed during matinee); “Beethoven’s Fidelio,” with Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, Malin Byström, soprano (Leonore), David Butt Philip, tenor (Florestan), Tomasz Konieczny, bass-baritone (Don Pizarro), Martin Summer, bass (Rocco), Dashon Burton, bass-baritone (Don Fernando), Ashley Emerson, soprano (Marzelline), Owen McCausland, tenor (Jaquino), and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, 7 p.m. May 16 and 21 and 3 p.m. May 24; “Hero’s Song,” with Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, Leila Josefowicz, violin, and Trina Struble, harp, and also featuring music by Adolphus Hailstork, Bacewicz and Juri Reinvere, 7:30 p.m. May 22. Call 216-231-7300 or visit ClevelandOrchestra.com.
Covelli Centre: 229 E. French St., Youngstown, presents Ice Nine Kills, Aug. 28. Call 800-745-3000 or visit covellicentre.com.
E.J. Thomas Hall: 198 Hill St., Akron, University of Akron, presents Earth, Wind & Fire, July 30; 97.5 WONE’s 40th Anniversary Bash Featuring Heart, Aug. 26. Visit uakron.edu/ej.
Ferrante Winery and Ristorante: 5585 N. River Road W., Geneva, presents The Neverleys, 5:30 p.m. June 13; Rob Lundi, 1 p.m. June 14; Kings & a Queen, 5:30 p.m. June 14; Tommy Hook, 2 p.m. June 15; Twisted Vibes, 5:30 p.m. June 20; Danny Publiese, 1 p.m. June 21; Uncharted Course, 5:30 p.m. June 21; Dennis Ford, 2 p.m. June 22; On the Rocks, 5:30 p.m. June 27; Mike Barker, 1 p.m. June 28; Porch Rockers, 5:30 p.m. June 28; Matt Carson Duo, 23 p.m. June 29. Call 440-466-8466 or visit ferrantewinery.com.
Globe Iron: 2320 Center St., Cleveland, presents Santigold, June 13; Perfume Genius, June 15; The War and Treaty, June 21; The Aquabats, June 24; Wild Rivers, Aug. 1; Dark Star Orchestra, Aug. 7; Soccer Mommy, Aug. 14; Attack Attack!, Aug. 22; Dorothy, Sept. 2; Ole 60, Sept. 6; Molly Tuttle, Sept. 12; Tophouse. Sept. 14; The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Sept. 17; The Paper Kites, Sept. 13; James, Sept. 17; Soccer Mommy, Dummy, Sept. 25; NIcotine Dolls, Sept. 26; Symphony X, Sept. 27; Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Sept. 28; The Bridge City Sinners, Oct.1; Stereolab, Oct. 8; Osees, Oct. 28; Wednesday, Nov. 19; Whitechapel, Nov. 21; The Beths, Nov. 25; All Them Witches, Dec. 4. Visit GlobeIronCle.com.
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents Tommy James & The Shondells, June 14; an evening with Ryan Adams, June 25; Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox will, July 21; Graham Nash, Aug. 5; American Pop Featuring The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams and The Box Tops, Aug. 9; TOAST (BREAD tribute), Sept 6; The Drifters, The Platters, and Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, Sept. 14; Home Free and The Longest Johns:, Sept. 23; Mary Chapin Carpenter & Brandy Clark, Oct. 7; Ruben Studdard, Oct. 17; MANIA: The ABBA tribute, Oct. 24; Steve Hackett, Nov. 4; The McCartney Years Live: The Music of Paul McCartney and Wings, Nov. 7 (rescheduled); Shaun Cassidy, Nov. 16. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, presents The Spits, June 13; Horse the Band, Sweet/Spine, June 14; Illuminati Hotties, Georgia Maq, June 15; Void and Assault, June 16; Career Day, Tunnel Vision, June 17; Slag Genie, G00d G9d, June 19; Toby Raps, aka & co., June 20; Truss, The Rosies, June 21; Loving, Ora Cogan, June 22; Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol, June 21; Kyle Mooney, June 25; Thalia Zedek Band, Xanny Stars, June 27; U.S. Girls, June 28; The Sonder Bombs, Skwerm, June 29; Murder by Death, Laura Jane Grace, July 1; Electric Citizen, July 13; Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes, July 15; mc chris, Swell Rell, July 17; The Church (at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame), July 30; Esha Tewari, July 30; Fu Manchu, Sept. 11; Hunx and His Punx, Sept. 13; Superchunk, Sept. 17; Shonen Knife, the Pack A.D., Oct. 2; GBH, Nov. 1; Nick Shoulders, Nov. 20. Call 216-321-5588 or visit grogshop.gs.
The Grove: 425 N Commons Blvd, Mayfield, presents Mister Breeze, Sizzle, June 27; Saints in the City (Bruce Springsteen tribute), 7 p.m. June 28; Still Standing, 11 a.m. July 9; The British Legends, 7 p.m. July 11; Rockhouse Columbus, 6 p.m. July 18; Disco Nights, 7 p.m. July 25; Out of Eden (Eagles tribute), Murfie’s Law, 7 p.m. Aug. 1; Ten Band (Pearl Jam tribute), 7 p.m. Aug. 8; In the Heartland (Michael Stanley tribute), 7 p.m. Aug. 15; First to Eleven, 7 p.m. Aug. 22; Akron Symphonic Band, Aug. 28. Call 440-461-5163 or visit mayfieldvillage.com/recreation/the-grove.
Holden Arboretum: 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, presents a summer concert series, with performances from 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Cleveland Institute of Music’s Cleveland Wind Trio, June 18 | Roots of American Music featuring Apostle Jones, July 16 | Roots of American Music featuring Sam Hooper Group, Aug. 6. Visit holdenarb.org.
House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Jet, Band of Skulls, June 13; Ledisi, Marsha Ambrosius, June 17; Birdtalker, June 20; 80s Vs. 90s, June 20; Jessie Reyez, June 23; Betty Who, June 24; Billy Corgan and The Machines of God, June 25; Less Than Jake, June 27; The Rush Tribute Project, June 28; OMD – Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, July 1; Sleepy Hallow, Sheff G, July 2; Tripping Daisy, July 8; Pop 2000 Tour with Chris Kirkpatrick, July 10; Yelawolf, July 11; Grunge Fest, July 12; Trevor Hall, Daniel Rodriguez, July 13; KenTheMan, July 19; Redferrin, July 20; Buckcherry, July 21; Jon B., July 25; ELLISE, Aug. 1; The Struts,Aug. 5; Jeremy Hordan & Age of Madness, Aug. 9; Lil Darkie, Aug. 10; Fitz and the Tantrums, Aug. 11; Citizen Soldier, Aug. 14; Screeching Weasel, Aug. 15; Amberlin, The Almost, Aug. 16; Silversun Pickups, Aug. 17; Jesse & Joy, Aug. 18; Moonshine Bandits, Aug. 22; Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, Aug. 28; UB40, Sept. 4; Yacht Rock Revue, Sept. 13; Peach Pit, Sept. 19; Tom Odel, Sept. 26; Here Come the Mummies, Oct. 3; The Oh Hellos, Oct. 9; Billy Raffoul, Oct. 10; Lawrence, Oct. 14; Sasha Colby, Oct. 15; Larry fleet, Oct. 17; Maddie Zahm, Oct. 24, Everclear, Oct. 27; Abi Carter, Oct. 27; Andy Bell of Erasure, Nov. 4; Minus the Bear, Nov. 12; Ekoostik Hookah, Nov. 29; The Happy Fits, Nov. 30; Leon Thomas, Dec. 2; Thievery Corporation, Dec. 8. Visit houseofblues.com/Cleveland.
Huntington Bank Field: 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, presents Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Aug. 15; Morgan Wallen, Thomas Rhett, Ella Langley, Aug. 16. Visit huntingtonbankfield.com.
Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival: will be July 18 through 20 at Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield. Visit Inkcarceration.com.
Jacobs Pavilion: Nautica Entertainment Complex, West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland, presents Megan Moroney, June 14; Goose, June 19 and 20; Michael Franti & Spearhead, July 22; Brand New, June 23; Jagged Edge, June 27; The Red Clay Strays, Aug. 3; The Head and the Heart, Aug. 5; Dropkick Murphys & Bad Religion, Aug. 10; Jessie Murph, Aug. 18; Multi Music Fest featuring Boney James, Aug. 23; Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Sept. 7; The Story So Far, Vance Joy, Sept. 25; Lorna Shore, Sept. 26; T-Pain, Oct. 8; Kevin Gates, Oct. 11. Visit jacobspavilion.com.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Augustana, June 14; Michael Martin Murphey, June 15; Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, June 27; Sock in the Frying Pan, July 29; Spyro Gyra, Aug. 1; Ozomatli, Aug. 20; Jefferson Starship, Aug. 21; Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band, Sept. 14; Andy Summers of The Police, Sept. 23; Sierra Hull, Sept. 24; Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, Oct. 3; Eric Johnson, Oct. 23; Jon McLaughlin & Eric Hutchinson, Nov. 6. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
LakewoodAlive: presents Front Porch Concert Series, with shows starting at 7 p.m. — Chole & The Steel Strings, June 13 at Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave. | The Chardon Polka Band, June 20 at Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave. | Moises Borges Brazilian Jazz Quartet, June 27 Moises Borges Brazilian Jazz Quartet | Apostle Jones, July 11 at Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave. | The Baker’s Basement, July 18 at Madison Park Pavilion, 13201 Madison Ave. | Grumpy Plum, July 25 at Madison Park Pavilion, 13201 Madison Ave. Visit LakewoodAlive.org.
Lithuanian Song Festival: featuring more than 1,500 choristers, representing 65 different choirs from the United States, Canada, and Europe, along with an orchestra of Lithuanian folk instruments as well as 100 folk dancers, 2 p.m. June 29 at Cleveland Public Auditorium. Visit SongFestCLE.com.
Lorain County Fair: 23000 Fairgrounds Road, Wellington, presents Cheap Trick, Aug. 18; Lonestar, Aug. 19. Visit loraincountyfair.com/entertainment.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents Lights Out (Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons tribute), Sept. 20; Michael Schenker, Sept. 24; Mariachi Rock Revolution, Nov. 1; Megastars of Country (tribute to Alan Jackson, George Strait and Brooks & Dunn), Nov. 7; Graham Bonnet, Marco Mendoza, Nov. 8; Richie Kotzen & John 5, Nov. 15; Vegas McGraw, Nov. 29; Twitty & Lynn: A Salute to Conway and Loretta, Dec. 13; Forever Motown Christmas, Dec. 20; ThunderBeard: A Tribute to ZZ Top, Feb. 7; “A tribute to Reba McEntire, the Queen of Country, Starring Corrie Sachs,” March 7. 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 Gavin DeGraw, June 17; Uncle Kraker, June 24; Don’t Look Back (Boston tribute), July 1; E5C4P3 (Journey tribute), July 4; Run to You (Bryan Adams tribute), July 8; 7 Summers (Morgan Wallen tribute), July 15; Animals (Maroon 5 tribute), July 22; Live From Earth (Pat Benatar tribute), July 29; Eli Young Band, Sophia Scott, Aug. 5; Five for Fighting, Vertical Horizon, Aug. 12; Def Leggend (Def Lepart tribute, Friday at Mentor CityFest), Aug. 15; Queen Nation (Queen tribute, Saturday at Mentor CityFest), Aug. 16; TBA, Aug. 19; Living on a Bad Name (Bon Jovi tribute), Aug. 26. Visit mentorrocks.info.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents The Allman Betts Band, Greg Koch, June 14; Collective Soul, June 26; The Psychedelic Furs, The Mission UK, June 28; Killer Queen — A Tribute to Queen Featuring Patrick Myers, July 6; St. Paul & The Broken Bones, The Wood Brothers, July 11; Gin Blossoms, July 25; Rick Wakeman, July 26; The Concert – A Tribute to ABBA, July 27; The Happy Together 2025 Tour, featuring: The Turtles, Jay and The Americans and more, Aug. 7; an evening with Wilson Phillips, Aug. 10; Leonid & Friends, Sept. 4; Steven Wilson, Sept. 20; Air, performing “Moon Safari,” Oct. 6; ZZ Top, The Vindys, Oct. 9; Three Dog Night, Oct. 18; Stayin’ Alive – A Tribute to The Bee Gees, Oct. 25; Bill Murray & His Blood Broths, Nov. 8; “An Intimate Experience With David Foster & Katharine McPhee,” Dec. 4; The Fab Four, performing The Beatles’ “Help!,” Dec. 5; Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners, Dec. 10. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Bruce in the USA, June 13; Father’s Day Elvis brunch with Johnny Elvis & The Crown Electrics, June 15; The Tom Batchelor Band, June 15; California Music Club, June 18; Santana tribute by Evil Ways Band, June 20; Yacht Rock Brunch with Still Standing, June 22; Roots Society, June 22; Stella Maris Rock of Faith Benefit Concert, June 22; Elton John brunch with Tommy Lee Thompson, June 29; Drag Brunch featuring Veranda L’Ni & Friends, June 29; Shake Ground, June 29; Stevie Wonder tribute by The Reid Project, July 3; Motown and more by Nitebridge, July 4; Credence Clearwater Revival tribute by Bayou Country, July 5; Ras Khalifa, July 6; The Nighthawks, July 10; Riverfront Wine Tasting Party (includes admission to The Nighthawks show), July 10; “‘Pet Sounds’ Live” — a celebration of The Beach Boys’ iconic album and greatest hits, July 10; “Sinatra & Porter – Night & Day” by Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, July 11; Janis Joplin Brunch with Geri Rose Ciacchi and Ball & Chain, July 13; The Flex Crew, July 13; Grateful Dead tribute by Terrapin Flyier, July 13; Eric Roberson, July 14; Maryna Krut, July 17; The Brian Newman Orchestra, July 17; Kenny Neal, July 18; ABBA tribute by Super Troupers, July 18; Paddle Fest Event with Jah Messengers, July 19; Bob Seger tribute by Turn the Page, July 19; magic brunch with Michael Kent, July 20; Riverfront Wine Tasting Party and Nighthawks concert, July 10; Lazo & Exodus, July 20; Patrick Sweany, July 24; Indigenous, July 24; Steely Dan brunch with The FM Project, July 27; Sun Shade, July 27; Marc Roberge (of O.A.R.), July 30 and 31; The Great British Rock Show, July 31; Stones & Skynyrd with Gimme Sugar & Mister Breeze Band, Aug. 1; The Cars tribute by Moving In Stereo, Aug. 2; Big Easy brunch with Eric Seddon & Burning River, Aug. 3; Umojah Nation, Aug. 3; John Nemeth, Aug. 6; Marvin Gaye tribute by The Reid Project, Aug. 9; One WorldTribe, Aug. 10; Micky Dolenz Of The Monkees, Aug. 13 and 14; Rush tribute by Sawyer, Aug. 16; jukebox brunch with The Sunrise Jones, Aug. 17; The Ark Band, Aug. 17; Marvin Gaye tribute by The Reid Project, Aug. 17; Anne Cochran, Aug. 21; Jazz Band Springsteen tribute by Swamps of Jersey, Aug. 22; The Smithereens with guest vocalist John Cowsill, Aug. 22; Joel’s FEST for Children – a Taylor Swift tribute brunch for kids and families with The Ladies Night Band, Aug. 24; Becky Boyd & The Groove Train, Aug. 28; Milton Blake, Aug. 24; dueling pianos with The Clevelnd Keys, Aug. 29; Carlos Jones & The PLUS Band, Aug. 31; Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root with Dirk Miller, Sept. 4; Solas, Sept. 5; Blues Brunch with Sam Hooper Group: BB King’s 100th Birthday, Sept. 14; ELO brunch with Into the Blue, Sept. 21; The Weight Band, Sept. 21; Beatles Night with The George Martins, Sept. 26; Fleetwood Mac brunch with Rumours, Sept. 28: Abrepaso’s Tablao Flamenco, ALBA Musik, Oct. 5; The Samples, Oct. 10; Think:X, “an exploration of … Pink Floyd in darker, heavier, jazz-inflected hues, Oct. 14; Robbie Fulks, Oct. 15; Carbon Leaf, Oct. 19. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
“Operation Brave Response”: a concert presentation by Heroes & Legends Concerts to honor America’s veterans and first responders featuring Diamond Rio, will be July 26 at Yankies Goblin Amphitheater in Geneva-on-the-Lake. Visit /bit.ly/hl-obr-dr-gl.
Piano Cleveland: presents Piano Days, a two-week music festival at various Northeast Ohio locations, July 20 through Aug. 2, including the Piano Days kick-off gala, featuring The 5 Browns, July 20 at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre and a performance by classical pianist Utsav Lal, July 22 at Gilmour Academy’s Lorraine & Bill Dodero Center. Call 216-707-5397 or visit PianoCleveland.org.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents North Coast Men’s Chorus — “Reigning Men,” June 14 and 15; Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, June 26; The 5 Browns, July 20; Vince Gill, Aug. 2; Natalie Tenenbaum, Aug. 2; Piano Men Generations, Aug. 8; “‘Twilight in Concert,” Nov. 29. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Cleveland, presents Jinari Kemet & The Black Jackets Crib Collective, July 11; DaLand Brass Band, Esther Fitz, July 18; Cimafunk, July 19; King Buu, Simon & the Apparatus, July 24; Dave Hill, Falling Stars; The Church, July 30; Vince Nerone, MyKayla, July 31; TRUSS, PAL, Aug. 7; Night Deemon, Destructor, Aug. 9; Whatever…, Lives of the Saints, Aug. 14; Biitchseat, The Sonder Bombs, Aug. 21; PWNK Records Showcase, Aug. 24; St. Vincent, Gustaf, Aug. 29. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit rockhall.com.
Rocket Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Halsey, June 13; Tyler, The Creator, June 28; Keyshia Cole, July 6; Ghost, July 17; Cash Money Millionaires 30th Anniversary with The LOX & State Property, July 26; Nelly, Ja Rule, Aug. 5; Disney’s “Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour,” a “one-of-a-kind concert experience celebrating both franchises,” Aug. 13; Maxwell, Aug. 16; Shinedown, Bush, Aug. 19; Benson Boone, Aug. 26; Tate McRae, Aug. 29; Nine Inch Nails, Aug. 31; Deftones, Idles, Sept. 10; Eric Clapton, Sept. 11; Sleep Token, Sept. 27; Ice Cube, Oct. 8; Eric Church, Marcus King Band, Oct. 11; Bryan Adama, Pat Bentar & Neil Giraldo, Nov. 1; Jonas Brothers, Nov. 11. Call 888-894-9422 or visit RocketArena.com.
Rockin’ on the River: at Lorain’s Black Water Landing, presents 7 Bridges (Eagles tribute), Into the Blue (ELO tribute), June 13; Watkins Glen Revisited featuring Revival (Allman Brothers tribute), and Sunshine Daydream (Grateful Dead tribute), June 14; Bad JuJu, Truss, June 20; The Iron Maidens (all-female tribute to Iron Maiden, Paradise Kitty (all-female tribute to Guns N’ Roses), June 21; Diso Inferno, 1988, July 4; Queen Nation, My Drunken Uncle, July 11; Marshal Charloff & The Purple Experience (Prince tribute), Y2K, July 12; Forever Seger, TheMichael Weber Show, July 25; E5C4P3 (Journeytribtue), The Best of Times (Styx tribute), Aug. 1; Lovesong (tribute to The Cure), First Wave, Aug. 8; Coop’s Nightmare, Invincible (Pat Benetar tribute), Aug. 15; Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd tribute), Colin Dussault’s Blues Project, Aug. 16; Full Moon Fever (Tom Petty tribute), Monica Robins & The Whiskey Kings, Aug. 22; Harvest (Neil Young tribute), Country Honk, Aug. 29; Crazy Train (Ozzy Osbourne tribute), Billy Morris & Sunset Strip and their guest Shawn Perry + Vice City Band, Sept. 5; The Seven Wonders (Fleetwood Mac tribute), FM Project (Steely Dan tribute), Sept. 12. Visit rockinontheriver.com.
Severance Music Center: 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Diana Krall, June 26; “The Witcher in Concert,” Sept. 29; Herbie Hancock, Nov. 4. Call 216-231-1111 or 800-686-1141 or visit ClevelandOrchestra.com.
TempleLive Cleveland Masonic: 3615 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Modest Mouse, June 20; Indigo Girls, June 23; The Decemberists, July 25; Jeezy Presents …TM: 101 Live, Sept. 6; The Australian Pink Floyd Show, Sept. 11; Sparks, Sept. 15; Stardew Valley, Oct. 12; Jack & Jack, Oct. 14; Joanne Shaw Taylor, Nov. 4. Visit templelive.com/cleveland.
The Treelawn Social Club & Music Hall: 15335 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Larry Insana, June 13; Mama Said String Band, David Mayfield, June 13; Evil Liam’s Evil Organ Trio, June 14; Cleveland Food Bank Fundraiser, June 15; Daddio, An Autobiography in Song with Ray McNiece, June 15; Bent String, June 18; Vicki Chew, June 19; Sunporch, June 20; Doug McKean & The Stuntmen “Stunt Sunday,” June 22; The Solidarity Series: Marc Lee Shannon and Michael Sean McDonald, June 25; Ember, June 26; J.H. Patton & The Good Companions, June 27; Love Muffin Records Super Awesome Concert, June 29; Wave Magnetik, Corey Grind, July 5; Johnny Dowd, July 11; The And of Three, Shortt Stories, July 12; Sparrow Blue, Glass Aeros, July 20; The Solidarity Series: Jeff Varga & Todd Smith, July 23; Ricky Exton’s Octo-Jazz, July 25; Sam Bettens, Curt Hines, July 26; Bill Kirchen, July 30; Kristy Kline’s Pink Floyd Experience, July 30. Call 216-677-8733 or visit thetreelawn.com.
Willoughby: presents a summer concert series with performances from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Pet the Cougar, June 19 at Wes Point Park | Tommy McCrone, June 28 at Wes Point Park | Patrick Lynch and the Jazz Guys, July 3 at Wes Point Park | Lee Gantt, July 9 at Osborne Park | Post Road, July 10 at Wes Point Park | Pieces of Eight, July 16 at Osborne Park | Cleveland’s Breakfast Club, July 17 at Wes Point Park | Chardon Polka Band, July 24 at Wes Point Park | Ace Molar, July 31 at Wes Point Park | Abbey Rodeo, Aug. 7 at Wes Point Park | Rumours, Aug. 13 at Osborne Park | Böaterhead Band, Aug. 14 at Wes Point Park. Visit willoughbyohio.com.
Wolstein Center: 2000 Prospect Ave., presents Ken Carson, Aug. 12; Turnpike Troubadours, Nov. 8; Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett, March 6. Call 877-468-4946 or visit wolsteincenter.com.
Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre: 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, presents Lee Brice, Sept. 18. Visit theyoungstownfoundationamp.com.
Parks
Holden Arboretum: 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, presents “Forest Forms,” featuring 18 sculptures ranging from 5 to 20 feet tall, through Sept. 7. Visit holdenarb.org.
Observatory Park: 10610 Clay St., Montville Township, presents outdoor movie nights, 7 p.m. — “Finding Nemo” (G), June 14, “Men in Black” (PG-13), July 26. Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Theater
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents All City Musical’s “Newsies,” 2:30 p.m. June 14 and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. June 15. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents “The Robber Bridegroom,” through June 29. Call 216-521-2540 or visit beckcenter.org.
Blank Canvas Theatre: 1305 W. 78th St., Suite 211, Cleveland, presents “Disaster!,” a 1970s disaster movie … musical, June 13 through 28 (8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and 7 p.m. Sundays). Call 440-941-0458 or visit BlankCanvasTheatre.com.
BorderLight Theatre Festival: presents Fringe Festival, with events taking place across 16 stages, July 16 through 19 at Playhouse Square. Visit BorderLightCle.org.
Broadway in Akron: a series at E.J. Thomas Hall in conjunction with Playhouse Square, presents “The Book of Mormon,” Sept. 30 and Oct. 1; “Elf the Musical,” Nov. 11 and 12; “Mrs. Doubtfire,” Jan. 20 and 21; “The Music Man, Feb. 18 and 19. Call 330-253-2488 or visit broadwayinakron.com.
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre: 40 River St., Chagrin Falls, presents “Clue: On Stage,” through June 15 (7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. June 14 and 15) Call 440-247-8955 or visit CVLT.org.
Cleveland Play House: Performing at Playhouse Square, presents “Our Town,” Sept. 7 through 28 in the Allen Theatre; “The Christine Jorgensen Show,” Oct. 26 through Nov. 16 in the Outcalt Theatre; “A Christmas Story,” Nov. 30 through 21 in the Allen Theater; “Primary Trust,” Feb. 8 through March 1 in the Outcalt Theatre; Hershey Felder’s “Rachmaninoff and the Tsar,” March 5 through 15 in the Allen Theatre; “Tartuffe,” April 5 through 26 in the Outcalt Theatre. Call 216-241-6000 or visit clevelandplayhouse.com.
Cleveland Public Theatre: 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents “Golden Flame Invitation,” a play in three acts (with two intermissions) and presented in different areas of theater that will be “breaking traditional theatrical boundaries,” created by Raymond Bobgan and Cleveland CORE Ensemble, June 12 through 29. Call 216-631-2727 or visit cptonline.org.
Cleveland Shakespeare Festival: presents “Twelfth Night” — 7 p.m. June 13 at Coventry Peach Park, 2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights | 7 p.m. June 14 at Noble Branch, 2800 Noble Road, Cleveland Heights | 7 p.m. June 15 at BAYarts, 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village | 7 p.m. June 20 at Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Ave. | 7 p.m. June 21 at Veterans Park, 605 W. Fourth St., Lorain | 4 p.m. June 22 at The Grove Amphitheater, 425 N. Commons Blvd, Mayfield | 7 p.m. June 27 in Lincoln Park, 1200 Starweather Ave., Cleveland | 7 p.m. June 28 | at James A. Garfield Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor | Bentleyville Community Park, 36020 Solon Road, Bentleyville. Visit cleveshakes.org or call 440-794-ICSF.
convergence-continuum: 2438 Scranton Road, Cleveland, presents “Death Cruise 2020,” by Christopher Johsnon, through June 28 28 (7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sundays). Call 216-687-0074 or visit convergence-continuum.org.
Fine Arts Association: 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, presents “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville,” a musical comedy, through June 22. Call 440-951-7500 or visit fineartsassociation.org.
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents “Sex n’ the City: a Musical Parody,” June 13. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Great Lakes Theater: performing at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, presents “Sunday in the Park With George,” Sept. 26 through Oct. 12; “Diam M for Murder,” Oct.24 through Nov. 9; “A Christmas Carol,” Nov. 28 through Dec. 21; “The Heart of Robin Hood,” Feb. 6 through March 1; “Macbeth,” March 20 through April 4; “Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Aprt. 2B,” April 24 through May 17. Call 216-241-6000 or visit greatlakestheater.org.
Lorain Community Music Theater: presents “Sister Act, The Musical,” 7:30 p.m. July 24 through 26 and 2 p.m. July 27 in the Performing Arts Center located at Lorain High School. Visit LCMTshows.org.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Hamilton,” June 17 and July 6; “Kimberly Akimbo,” July 15 through Aug. 3; “Beetlejuice,” Aug. 12 through 17; “The Notebook,” Sept. 6 through 27; “Hell’s Kitchen,” Oct. 10 through Nov. 1; ; “Monty Python’s SPAMALOT,” Dec. 1 through 6; “Stereophonic,” Jan. 6 through 25; “Buffs,” Feb. 4 through 22; “Water for Elephants,” March 10 through 29; “The Outsiders,” April 28 through May 17; “The Great Gadsby,” June 9 through 28, 2026. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rabbit Run Theater: 5648 W. Chapel Road, Madison Township, presents “Anastasia, the Musical,” 7:30 p.m. June 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28 and 29 and July 2, 3 and 5. Call 440-428-7092 or visit RabbitRun.org.
Misc.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents “Josh Gates Live! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries, and Tales of Adventure,” June 22; “Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience,” Nov. 8; “Steve Martin & Martin Short: In Conversation,” Nov. 20. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Art in the Barn: a vintage-style indoor/outdoor market featuring clothing and jewelry, home décor and outdoor furnishings, fine art and handmade items, antiques, plants and homemade food items such as jams and hot sauces, as well as food vendors for on-site dining, will be 4 to 8 p.m. June 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 14 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 15 at Bridge Creek Farm in Chagrin Falls, 10584 Taylor May Road, Chagrin Falls. Visit bit.ly/artinthebarn25.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Olde Wrestling: “Murder Mystery,” June 13; Pre/Post Olde Wrestling Party with DJ Agnebrew, June 13; Celebration of Cleveland Rock History! With Deanna Adams & Ray Carr, July 27. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.
Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents “Between Water and Stone: Celebrating 50 years of our Japanese Garden,” through Sept. 1. Call 216-721-1600 or visit cbgarden.org.
Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society: 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, presents “Service & Sacrifice: Cleveland in World War II,” through Sept. 7. Visit WRHS.org.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, presents Dragons Landing with more than 20 animatronic mythical creatures along the Zoo’s Waterfowl Lake, and Swan Voyage’ offering guests the opportunity to paddle on the Waterfowl Lake aboard Trumpeter Swan paddle boats, through October; Asian Lantern Festival, featuring live acrobatic performances every hour on the Fifth Third Bank Stage and a variety of culturally inspired cuisine at the MetroHealth Asian Food Market, July 5 through Aug. 24. Call 216-661-6500 or visit clemetzoo.com.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents Parade the Circle, themed “Magical Allure: A Vibrant Celebration of the Snowy Owl,” June 14 in University Circle; Sensory-Friendly Saturday, 9 to 10 a.m. June 21l 14th annual Summer Solstice festival, which combines music, art, dance and projections, features performances by international bands on the museum’s outdoor south terrace and nationally recognized DJs in the Ames Family Atrium, 7 p.m. June 21. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Cleveland National Air Show: featuring headliners U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, will be Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 at Burke Lakefront Airport. Call 216-781-0747 or visit ClevelandAirShow.com.
Cleveland Public Theatre: 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents an annual benefit, “Pandemonium 2025: To the Moon,” honoring Collette and Daryl Laisure, Sept. 6. Call 216-631-2727 or visit cptonline.org.
Cleveland Taco Festival: a presentation of AEG Presents featuring “more than 40 taquerias, taco trucks and eateries serving a mouthwatering array of tacos alongside a packed schedule of live entertainment and exciting activities for the whole family,” 4 to 11 p.m. Aug. 29, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 30 and 31 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 1 at Jacobs Pavilion. Visit tacofestcle.com.
Concerts & More at the Glen: a series with concerts from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on select Fridays and Storytime Puppet Theater at 7 p.m. on select Thursdays at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents Storytime Stamper Starr (blues), June 13; Swamp Rattlers (blues/rock), Storytime Puppet Theater: “Goovy Garden,” July 17; Storytime Puppet Theater: “Funky Forest,” Aug. 14; InCahootz (classic rock/pop), Aug. 22. Visit goto.lakemetroparks.com/concerts-at-the-glen.
Crocker Park Wine Festival: a benefit for University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital featuring more than 150 wines from local, natinal and international and producers, as well as craft beer and spirit, live music food and more, will be 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 and 2 to 10 p.m. Sept. 13. Visit CrockerParkWineFestival.com.
Cuyahoga County Public Library: presents Books & Bites with Samin Nosrat (“Good Things”), 2 p.m. Sept. 21, Parma-Snow Branch. Visit cuyahogalibrary.org.
Downtown Painesville Organization: presents Car Cruise, 5 to 8 p.m. June 13, 20 and 27 in Veteran’s Park; Farm to Table: 10th Anniversary Celebration, featuring local chefs, wne beer, live entertainment and more, 6 p.m. June 25 at The Green at Lake Erie College. Visit MainStreetPainesville.org.
Garfield Trail of Ohio: presents “James Garfield & Western Reserve Academy,” a presentation of author and historian C.W. Goodyear, the third installment in its 2025 lecture series, noon June 13 in the historic chapel on the campus of Western Reserve Academy, 135 College St., Hudson. Visit garfieldtrail.org/event-list.
Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents “Steam and Steel: Propelling the Future of the Great Lakes,” an exhibition serving as the centerpiece of a summer Centennial celebration of the Science Center’s historic Steamship William G. Mather, which launched 100 years ago on May 23, 1925, featuring interactive areas that will “will allow guests to experience what it was like to steer the mighty Mather, load and unload cargo, and explore what’s happening right now on the Great Lakes via the AIS (automatic identification system),” through Sept. 1. Call 216-694-2000 or visit greatscience.com.
Greater Cleveland Aquarium: 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, presents parenting-themed trivia, celebratory pins, extended hours and half-off admission for dads/stepdads/foster dads/grandpas on Father’s Day Weekend, June 14 and 15; Waves of Appreciation Weekends, during which first responders and active-duty military and veterans get free parking and admission, July 4 through 7, Aug. 28 through Sept. 1 and Nov. 11 through 11. Call 216-862-8803 or visit GreaterClevelandAquarium.com.
Hale Farm & Village: 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, presents Music in the Valley Folk & Wine Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12 and 13. Call 330-666-3711 or visit halefarm.org.
Holden Arboretum: 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, presents Brews & Blooms, 6 p.m. June 27; Notes of Nature Wine Tasting, 6 p.m. Aug. 20; Family Campout, Aug. 2 and 3. Visit holdenarb.org.
Kirtland Kiwanis Strawberry Festival: featuring a variety of activities for all ages and treats such as strawberry shortcakes and chocolate-covered strawberries, will be June 12 through 14 at Kirtland Schools on Route 20. Visit kirtlandkiwanis.org/strawberry-festival.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents “Serial Killers With Dr. Scott Bonn,” Sept. 27; “Michael Franzese’s A Mob Story,” Oct. 12. Visit LorainPalac.com.
Lorain Public Library System: presents Lorain County Family Recipes, with Kelly Boyer Sagert, author of “Lorain County Family Recipes: From Pierogis to Plum Dumplings,” sharing stories of how the Polish community immigrated to Lorain County and Bonnie Olejko Metelsky talking about her family’s journey to Lorain and preparing a treasured family recipe, Polish pierogis, 1 p.m. June 14 at the Main Library, 351 W. Sixth St. Visit lorainpubliclibrary.org.
Maltz Museum: 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood, presents “Lessons From the Tree of Life: Lighting the Path Forward,” a traveling exhibition that looks at what happened during the synagogue shooting at the Tree of Life building in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27, 2018, the community’s response and the hope for the future, through Aug. 3. Call 216-593-0575 or visit maltzmuseum.org.
Mentor Community Recreation Center: 6000 Heisley Road, presents “The Pop Culture Show,” featuring Tony Isabella, creator of “Black Lightning,” “Misty Knight” and “Tigra,” as well as vendors, retro games, food and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 14. Visit MentorRec.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Cleveland Stories Dinner Parties — “Hollywood on the Cuyahoga” with Dennis Barrie and Bill Garvey, June 19; Cleveland Stories Dinner Parties — “John Grabowski: My Life & Times,” June 26; Murder Mystery Dinner Party — “Bootlegger’s Ball on Whiskey Island,” presented by Get Away With Murder Inc., Aug. 15; Champions Reunited: A Negro League Family Reunion — The Baseball Heritage Museum Fundraiser, Sept. 19. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival: featuring music, competitions and more, will be June 27 and 28 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea. Visit ohioscottishgames.com.
Painesville: presents Art in the Park, featuring more than 60 artisans, food trucks and festivities, Aug. 10 in Veteran’s Park. Visit Painesville.com.
Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau: presents 51st Founder’s Day celebration, featuring vendors, music and more, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 14 in DeRivera Park. Visit visitputinbay.com.
Reithoffer’s Art, Spirits & Entertainment: 17711 Ravenna Road, Chagrin Falls, presents Summer Market Weekend, featuring art, live entertainment, local makers, food trucks and more, June 20 through 22. Visit reithoffers.com or email events@clevelandart.com.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: 1100 Rock & Roll Blvd., Cleveland, presents opening party for “SNL: Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of Music,” with “Saturday Night Live” alum Fred Armisen, June 14; Mix: Juneteenth, June 21; Fam Jam, June 28; Artists in Residence Showcase, Aug. 8: Salsa Across Borders: Festival and Competition; Hispanic HeritageCelebration, Sept. 20. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit rockhall.com.
Rocket Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live — “Glow-N-Fire,” Sept. 5 and 6. Call 888-894-9422 or visit RocketArena.com.
TempleLive Cleveland Masonic: 3615 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Jason Ladanye (magic), Sept. 18. Visit templelive.com/cleveland.
Tommy Boy Fest: a presentation of the city of Sandusky, the Greater Sandusky Partnership and Shores & Islands Ohio, a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the movie “Tommy Boy” and featuring multiple events in the home of the fictional Callahan Auto Parts, will be Aug. 7 to 9 in Sandusky. Visit TommyBoyFest.com.
Vintage Ohio Wine Festival: featuring wines from Ohio wineries, food, cooking demonstrations, live music, shopping and more, will be Aug. 1 and 2 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland. Visit visitvintageohio.com.
Wildwood Cultural Center: 7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor, presents Wildwood Arts & Wine Fest, noon to 5 p.m. June 21. Call 440-974-5735, visit cityofmentor.com or email wildwood@cityofmentor.com.
Willoughby ArtsFest: featuring art vendors and more outdoors in Downtown Willoughby, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19. Visit WilloughbyArtsFest.com.
