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Allen Memorial Art Museum: Oberlin College, 87 N. Main St., Oberlin, presents “Writhe and Bind: Sculptures by Eva Hesse and Jackie Winsor,” through July 26; “Baroque Maximalism in Art and Music,” through Aug. 19; “Video Space: Lucy Raven,” through Aug. 21; “The Land Is a Being Who Remembers Everything,” Aug. 22 through Dec. 23; “Shared Art: Yáng Yǒngliáng,” Aug. 22 through Dec. 23; “Video Space: Nancy Buchanan,” Aug. 22 through Jan. 5, 2027; “Resilient Threads: Embroidery Samplers from 19th-Century Mexico,” July 25 through May 23, 2027; “Tibetan Buddhist Works from the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art,” beginning summer 2026; “On the Life, Breath and Death of Trees,” July 5 through July 3, 2027; “Video Space: Anna-Maria Arnold,” Jan. 5 through July 11, 2027. Call 440-775-8665 or visit oberlin.edu/amam.
Ashtabula Arts Center: 2928 W. 13th St., presents “Above Below Through & Beyond: The Hidden Nature of Nature,” an exhibit by Joan Pogalies featuring reimagined photographic images heat-infused onto metal panels, through July 31. Call 440-964-3396 or visit AshtabulaArtsCenter.org
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents “Mickey Mencin: Prints,” through Oct. 17. Call 216-521-2540, or visit beckcenter.org
Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents “Five Senses” garden exhibit, an immersive experience focusing on sight, sound, smell, touch, taste and therapeutic horticulture with wind and plant music, interactive biomes, and vibrant displays across the Rose and Woodland gardens, through Sept. 7. Call 216-721-1600, or visit cbgarden.org
Cleveland Institute of Art: 11610 Euclid Ave., presents “Drawn From the Archive: Remembering Women from Chagrin Falls History,” an exhibition of paintings and drawings by student Amelia Vinson that reflects on underrepresented voices from the late 19th to mid-20th century, through Aug. 28 at the Chagrin History Center, 87 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls; “Room for Dessert?,” a solo exhibition of paintings by student Ashley Olszewski that explores complex food relationships and aims to improve how disordered eating is understood, through Aug. 2 at Cain Park’s Feinberg Gallery, 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights; “Let the Hood Cry,” a solo exhibition by student Tion “Toast” Best utilizing 2010s Chicago drill-era aesthetics to explore collective grief for young Black children trapped in cycles of violence, through Aug. 2 at Cain Park’s Feinberg Gallery, 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights; “TRANSIT,” a solo exhibition by student Izabela Zoga exploring immigrant identity, cultural memory and community through portrait photography and printmaking, through Jan. 15, with a reception and artist talk Sept. 25 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at the Cleveland Public Library Main Library, International Languages Gallery, 325 Superior Ave., fourth floor. Call 216-421-7407 or visit CIA.edu/events.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents “Martin Puryear: Nexus,” the “first substantial survey of the artist’s work in nearly two decades,” co-organized by CMA and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, through Aug. 9; “Hidden Insights: Looking at the Backs of Portrait Miniatures,” through Aug. 16; “Epic of the Northwest Himalayas: Pahari Paintings from the ‘Shangri’ Ramayana,’” through Aug. 16; “Pintoricchio Magnified: An Immersive Conservation Experience,” through Aug. 23; “France in the Time of Manet and Morisot,” through Aug. 23; “Pahari Paintings: Art and Stories,” through Sept. 13; “Provenance: Journeys of Korean Art,” through Oct. 18; “The Renaissance Engraver at Work,” through Nov. 1; “Expressively American: Printed Silks, 1927–1947,” through Nov. 8; “The Plum Scenery Studio: Wu Hufan and His Circle in Modern Shanghai,” through Nov. 15; “‘Bunjin’ in Japanese Art,” through Dec. 6; “Children’s Armor From the Imperial Habsburg Armory in Vienna,” through June 4, 2028. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s Transformer Station: 1460 W. 29th St., presents “Lake Effect: Artists from Cleveland Now,” a juried exhibition celebrating the region’s creative voices with 66 selected artworks across various media, through Dec. 6. Visit clevelandart.org/exhibitions/transformer-station
Holden Arboretum: 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, presents “Woven Landscapes,” an outdoor textile installation featuring over 400 textile sculptures displayed throughout the grounds that were created by community members during public screen-printing workshops led by Praxis Fiber Workshop, through Sept. 7. Visit holdenarb.org
Museum of Contemporary Art (moCa) Cleveland: 11400 Euclid Ave., presents “four dynamic exhibitions exploring nature, time and human connection,” through Aug. 2 — “OHIO NOW: State of Nature,” featuring work by several artists | Sky Hopinka: “The Myth Is Now,” a “poetic and deeply personal exploration of Indigenous culture, history and language using film, photography and text” | KING COBRA: “When You Are Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” featuring a suspended bisected male Great White shark made of silicone, beads, synthetic hair and ink applied with a tattoo machine in a 13-foot cage of fluorescent tubes | “Homing Instinct: Letting Go of the Shore,” a 26-minute multi-screen film installation by New York-based filmmaker Dani McClain. Call 216-421-8671 or visit mocacleveland.org.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents the 39th annual “Amateur Photo Contest and Show,” featuring an exhibition of amateur photography highlighting the natural beauty of Lake County, through Aug. 2. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/penitentiary-glen-reservation
Sculpture Center: 12210 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Noelle Choy: Adventurers,” “Jacklyn Brickman: ARRIS | a vestige” and “Malena Grigoli: Genesis 1:29,” on view through Aug. 22. Call 216-229-6527 or visit sculpturecenter.org
Spaces Gallery: 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland, presents “SWAMP WATER,” a publication release and exhibition celebrating the beauty, complexity and ecological importance of Northern Ohio’s wetlands through artwork, essays and personal reflections, opening 5 to 8 p.m. July 24 at Zygote Press, 3907 Perkins Ave., Cleveland, and on view through Aug. 29; “living Room,” an experimental exhibition featuring a new series of paintings by Maxmillian Peralta depicting naturalistic psychological spaces housed within a skeletal room made of wooden studs, opening 7 p.m. July 31 at Foundation Forge, 1557 E. 40th St., Cleveland. Call 216-621-2314 or visit spacesgallery.org.
West Woods Nature Center: 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township, presents “On the Wing…Nature That Takes Flight,” through July 26. Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org
Comedy
The Agora: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Ari Matti, Aug. 29. Visit AgoraCleveland.com
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents The Magic of Eric Eaton, July 24; Shapel Lacey, July 25; Reginald Bruh Man Ballard, July 31 and Aug. 1; Marlon Wayans, Aug. 7 through 9; Tommy Davidson, Aug. 14 and 15; Corey Holcomb, Aug. 21 and 22; JJ Williamson, Aug. 28 and 29; Chris Powell, Sept. 4 and 5; Michael Blackson, Sept. 11 and 12; Alaire Thomas, Sept. 17; Joe Torry, Sept. 18 and 19; Dr Kojo, Sept. 23; NYC Takeover, Sept. 23; Jerrod Carmichael, Sept. 24; Godfrey, Sept. 25 and 26; Tee Sanders, Oct. 1; Marcus D Wiley, Oct. 2 and 3; Bill Bellamy, Oct. 9 and 10. Call 216-696-4677 or visit ClevelandFunnyBone.com.
Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, presents Jack Bensinger, Aug. 8. Call 216-321-5588 or visit grogshop.gs
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents Chris Alan, July 23; Kevin Nealon, July 24 through 26; Nick Murphy, July 24 and 25; Blake Hammond, July 30 through Aug. 1; Amber Autry, July 31 and Aug. 1; Joe Gatto, Aug. 6 through 8; Hassan Phills, Aug. 7; Pat McGann, Aug. 27 through 29; Big Jay Oakerson, Oct. 1 through 3; T.J. Miller, Oct. 9 and 10; Donnel Rawlings, Oct. 16 and 17; Michael Rapaport, Oct. 21; Joe Dombrowski, Oct. 22 through 24; Maria Bamford, Oct. 25; Nick Swardson, Oct. 27 through 29; Anthony Rodia, Nov. 6 through 8; Steve Rannazzisi, Nov. 19 through 21; Josh Wolf, Dec. 17 through 19. Call 216-736-4242 or visit pickwickandfrolic.com.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents “Couples Therapy: The Theatrical Show,” a combination of theater, stand-up comedy and improv, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com
Northfield Park Racino: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Lewis Black, Sept. 11; Brad Williams, Oct. 3. Call 330-908-7625 or visit northfieldparkracino.com
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Ronny Chieng and Hasan Minhaj, Aug. 28; Marc Maron, Oct. 10; Daniel Sloss, Kat Humphries, Nov. 12. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org
Rocket Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Bert Kreischer, Oct. 3. Call 888-894-9422 or visit RocketArena.com
Dance
Cleveland Ballet: presents “Ballet on the Lake,” a free performance at 7:30 p.m. at North Coast Yard in Cleveland; third annual ChoreoLab, featuring Handel’s “Giselle,” October 23 through 24 at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace; “The Nutcracker,” December 11 through 20 at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace; “Peter Pan,” May 7 through 9 at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace. Visit clevelandballet.com
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents DANCECleveland’s Northeast Ohio Student Showcase, 3 p.m. July 25. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org
Film
Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque: 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “All About Lily Chou-Chou” (Japan, 2001, Shunji Iwai), 6:15 p.m. July 23 and 9 p.m. July 25; “Phenomena” (Italy, 1985, Dario Argento), 9 p.m. July 23; “Blue Heron” (Canada/Hungary, 2026, Sophy Romvari), 7 p.m. July 24 and 5 p.m. July 25; “The Third Man” (UK/USA, 1949, Carol Reed), 8:55 p.m. July 24 and 6:55 p.m. July 25; “Man of Marble” (Poland, 1977, Andrzej Wajda), 3 p.m. July 26; “Dead Souls” (USA/Spain, 2025, Alex Cox), 5:55 p.m. July 26; “Without Anesthesia” (Poland/France, 1978, Andrzej Wajda), 7:45 p.m. July 26; “Network” (USA, 1976, Sidney Lumet), 6:30 p.m. July 30; “Opera” (Italy, 1987, Dario Argento), 9 p.m. July 30; “Bashu, the Little Stranger” (Iran, 1989, Bahram Beyzai), 6:30 p.m. July 31 and 5 p.m. Aug. 1; “The Hole” (Taiwan/France, 1999, Tsai Ming-liang), 8:50 p.m. July 31 and 7:20 p.m. Aug. 1; “Easy Rider” (USA, 1969, Dennis Hopper), 9:15 p.m. Aug. 1 and 5:50 p.m. Aug. 2; “Man of Iron” (Poland, 1981, Andrzej Wajda), 3 p.m. Aug. 2; “Danton” (France/Poland, 1983, Andrzej Wajda), 7:50 p.m. Aug. 2; “Westhampton” (USA, 2026, Christian Nilsson), 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6; “Manhunter” (USA, 1986, Michael Mann), 8:30 p.m. Aug. 6 and 9:10 p.m. Aug. 7; “Union County” (USA, 2026, Adam Meeks), 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7; “Silent Movie” (USA, 1976, Mel Brooks), Aug. 8 (time TBA); “Five Easy Pieces” (USA, 1970, Bob Rafelson), 7:10 p.m. Aug. 8 and 7:40 p.m. Aug. 9. Call 216-421-7450 or visit CIA.edu/Cinematheque.
Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents the DOME Movies After Dark summer line-up, with all films starting at 6 p.m. — “Project Hail Mary,” starring Ryan Gosling, July 30; the 2026 Oscar-winning Best Picture “One Battle After Another,” Aug. 20; and “Contact,” Sept. 24. Call 216-694-2000 or visit greatscience.com
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents a series of free summer movies — “Meet the Robinsons,” 2 p.m. Aug. 9 | “Tangled,” 2 p.m. Aug. 16 | “The Princess Bride,” 7 p.m. Sept. 5. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com
Northfield Park Racino: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents William Shatner Live On Stage With “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” Nov. 1. Call 330-908-7625 or visit northfieldparkracino.com
Music
The Agora: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Pavement, July 23; Ashnikko, Aug. 1; Viagra Boys, Aug. 3; Qveen Herby, Aug. 4; Courtney Barnett, Aug. 11; Dimmu Borgir, Aug. 13; Blackberry Smoke, Aug. 14; Todd Rundgren, Aug. 21; Peter Hook & The Light, Aug. 23; Myles Smith, Aug. 30; Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, Sept. 13; Bikini Kill, Sept. 17; “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary,” Sept. 27; Cortex, Oct. 4; The Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, & Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter, Oct. 1; Hollywood Undead, In This Moment Oct. 5; Sugar, Oct. 9; Lenny Pearce, Oct. 10: Pat Metheny, Oct. 11; Movements, Oct. 17; Jesse Welles, Oct. 18; Mastodon, Oct. 20; Streetlight Manifesto, Oct. 24; Mushroomhead, Oct. 31; Arch Enemy, The Black Dahlia Murder, Nov. 5; Zack Fox, Nov. 6; Blue October, Nov. 7; Alter Bridge, Nov. 10; Dweezil Zappa, Nov. 19; Wheeler Walker Jr., Nov. 20; Tropidelic, Nov. 21; Whitechapel, Nov. 27; Shakey Graves, Dec. 16; Crystal Methyd, Feb. 25. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents Little Big Town, Nov. 12; Straight No Chaser, Dec. 13; Nickelodeon’s “The Legend of Korra in Concert from the creators of “Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert,” Feb. 27. Visit AkronCivic.com
Bainbridge Swing Dance: at Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, presents Blue Lunch, Aug. 1 — lesson at 7 p.m., swing dance and live music 8 to 10:30 p.m. and electro swing, song requests and line dancing with recorded music 10:30 to 11 p.m. Visit WillCraigDance.com
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents The Broken Hearts – Tom Petty Tribute, July 23; Red Vox, July 24; Certainly So, July 25; Jukebox the Ghost, July 25; Amble, Fabrizio, July 28; Dogpark, July 29; Nektar, July 30; Cherry!, July 31; Mourning [A] BLKstar, Muamin Collective, Aug. 1; Cory Hanson, Aug. 1; Bill Kirchen, Aug. 9; Ohio Burlesque Festival, Aug. 13 through 15; Sam Morrow, Aug. 15; Mountain Grass Unit, Aug. 17; Ally Venable, Aug. 18; Rio Da Yung OG, Aug. 19; Kyle Smith, Aug. 20; Kash’d Out, Aug. 22; Shinyribs, Aug. 23; Jam for Justice, Aug. 27; Jay Webb, Aug. 28; Zach Person, Aug. 29; Magnolia and Johnson Electric Co., Aug. 30; Steve Forbert, Sept. 5; American Aquarium, Sept. 8; Mikaela Davis, Sept. 10; Bethany Joy, Sept. 11; SWMRS, Sept. 16; Sam Greenfield, Sept. 16; Margaret Glaspy, Sept. 17; Rend Collective, Sept. 18; Schur, Sept. 23; Daley, Sept. 24; Octave Cat, Sept. 25; Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute, Sept. 26; Zero Boys, Sept. 27; Hazlett, Sept. 29; Dale Watson, Sept. 30; El Ten Eleven, Oct. 1; Slothrust, Oct. 3; Upon Your Dead Body, Oct. 4; Taylor Bickett, Oct. 5; Cardinal Bloom, Oct. 6; Slift, Oct. 9; Jed Harrelson, Oct. 10; Fred Eaglesmith, Oct. 11; White Denim, Oct. 12; Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, Oct. 13; Eggy, Oct. 16; Osees, Oct. 18 and 19; Mike Dawes, Oct. 20; Nik Parr, Oct. 21; Julia Cole, Oct. 22; In Her Own Words, Every Avenue & Public Works, Oct. 27; Dent May, Nov. 2; WesGhost, Nov. 4; Great Lake Swimmers, Eddie And The Getaway, Nov. 13; Nicole Atkins, Nov. 22. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.
Blossom Music Center: 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents Parker McCollum, July 24; Train, Barenaked Ladies, July 28; Evanescence, Spiritbox, July 30; Styx, Chicago, Aug. 5; Riley Green, Aug. 7; Five Finger Death Punch, Cody Jinks, Aug. 11; Kehlani, Aug. 14; Lindsey Stirling, PVRIS, Aug. 18; Empire of the Sun, Aug. 21; Motley Crue, Tesla, Extreme, Aug. 24; Rufus du Sol, Aug. 27; Josh Groban, Aug. 28; Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Sept. 2; Wu-Tang Clan, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Sept. 9; TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue, Sept. 10; O.A.R., Sept. 11; Thomas Rhett, Vincent Mason, Sept. 12; Billy Idol, Sept. 13; Pitbull, Lil Jon, Sept. 16; Bryson Tiller, Sept. 25; Foster the People, Goth Babe, Oct. 8. Call 330-920-8040 or visit blossommusic.com.
Blossom Music Festival and Summers at Severance: The Cleveland Orchestra’s summer season features performances at both Blossom Music Center (1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls) and Severance Music Center (11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland) — “Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances,” with Kevin John Edusei, conductor, Mark Kosower, cello, and the Kent Blossom Chamber Orchestra, also featuring music by Kodály and Martinů, 7 p.m. July 25 at Blossom; “An Evening With Idina Menzel,” with Andy Einhorn, conductor, 7 p.m. July 26 at Blossom; “Saint-Saëns’s Organ Symphony,” with Kazuki Yamada, conductor, and Brian Wendel, trombone, featuring music by Haydn and Rota, 7 p.m. July 30 at Severance; “Schumann’s Second Symphony,” with Kazuki Yamada, conductor, and the Blossom Festival Chorus, featuring music by Takemitsu and Stravinsky, 7 p.m. Aug. 1 at Blossom; “How to Train Your Dragon in Concert” (performance of John Powell’s score with movie), Aug. 7 and 9 at Severance; “The Voices That Changed Music,” with Lucas Waldin, conductor, and vocalists Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw, 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at Blossom; “A Night at the Opera,” with John Fiore, conductor, Latonia Moore, soprano, Brandon Jovanovich, tenor, and the Blossom Festival Chorus, featuring selections by Dvořák and Verdi, 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at Severance; “Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet,” with Tabita Berglund, conductor, and Simone Lamsma, violin, featuring music by Sibelius, 7 p.m. Aug. 15 at Blossom; the orchestra performing with Jon Batiste, Aug. 20 at Blossom; “Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G,” with Antonello Manacorda, conductor, Nelson Goerner, piano, and The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus, featuring music by Debussy, 7 p.m. Aug. 22 at Blossom; “Cole Porter: Let’s Misbehave,” with Steven Reineke, conductor, Tony DeSare, piano and vocals, Aubrey Logan, trombone and vocals, and John Manzari, tap dancer and vocals, 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at Blossom; “Welser-Möst Conducts Strauss,” with Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, featuring music by Wagner and Bernd Richard Deutsch, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at Severance; “Summer in Vienna,” with Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, featuring music by R. Strauss, Mozart, and J. Strauss Jr., 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at Blossom; “The Music of John Williams,” with Sarah Hicks, conductor, 7 p.m. Sept. 4, 5, and 6 at Blossom. Call 216-231-1111 or visit clevelandorchestra.com.
Brite Winter: an outdoor music festival, will be Feb. 20 in the Waterloo Arts District. Visit BriteWinter.com
Cain Park’s Evans Amphitheater: 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights, presents Men at Work, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Aug. 2; Steel Pulse, Carlos Jones & The P.L.U. Band, Aug. 8; The String Cheese Incident, Aug. 11; Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Aug. 13; moe., Umphrey’s McGee, Aug. 14; 19th annual Multi Music Fest 2026, featuring Patrice Rushen, Hiroshima, Yellowjackets, 5 p.m. Aug. 29; The Cleveland Orchestra’s free community concert, Sept. 2 (rescheduled from July 1). Call 216-371-3000 or visit CainPark.com.
Cleveland Chamber Choir: presents “A Night at the Cabaret Fundraiser,” Aug. 13 at BOP STOP in Cleveland; “Path of Miracles,” Sept. 25 at Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland, Sept. 26 at Fairchild Chapel in Oberlin, and Sept. 27 at Christ Presbyterian Church in Canton; “Lux Aeterna: Victoria’s Requiem,” Nov. 6 at Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland and Nov. 7 at First Lutheran Church in Lorain; “In Four Voices: Americana,” Dec. 2 at Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland, Dec. 16 at Cleveland Museum of Art, and Dec. 20 at Judson Manor in Cleveland; Brahms’ “Liebeslieder Waltzes,” Feb. 17 at Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland, March 7 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Massillon, and May 19 at Cleveland Museum of Art; “Work & Song,” April 3 at Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland; “Music of the Spheres,” May 7 at West Shore Unitarian in Rocky River and May 8 at Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland. Visit clevelandchamberchoir.org.
Cleveland Institute of Music: 11021 East Blvd., Cleveland, presents CIM Opera Theater — Daniel Catán’s “Florencia en el Amazonas,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 and 3 p.m. Nov. 8; CIM Opera Theater — “Fall Scenes,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and 3 p.m. Dec. 6; CIM Opera Theater — Jonathan Sheffer’s “Blood on the Dining Room Floor,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 and 3 p.m. Feb. 7; CIM Opera Theater — “Micro-Operas”, 7:30 p.m. April 2 and 4 p.m. April 4; CIM Opera Theater — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” (The Magic Flute), 7:30 p.m. April 16 and 3 p.m. April 18. Visit CIM.edu.
Cleveland Metroparks: presents Summer Concert series, with performances on Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. at Edgewater Beach — Diamond Project (Neil Diamond cover band), July 23 | Carlos Jones (reggae), July 30 | Prince Project (Prince cover band), Aug. 6. Visit bit.ly/cmp-summerconcerts-26
Cleveland Museum of Art’s Transformer Station: 1460 W. 29th St., presents City Stages, a concert series with shows outside — Insun Park & Generals, 7:30 p.m. July 29. Visit clevelandart.org/exhibitions/transformer-station
Cleveland Orchestra: performing at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Strauss’s “Four Last Songs” with Golda Schultz, soprano, and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 8, Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, Sept. 17 and 20; Lang Lang in Recital featuring pianist Lang Lang performing works by Mozart, Beethoven, Albéniz, Granados, and Liszt, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12; Liszt’s “Orpheus,” Martinů’s Symphony No. 2, and Brahms’s Symphony No. 2, Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, Sept. 24 and 26; Batiashvili, Capuçon & Thibaudet in Recital featuring violinist Lisa Batiashvili, cellist Gautier Capuçon, and pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet performing works by Shostakovich, Debussy, and Dvořák, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19; Cleveland Orchestra Chorus 75th Anniversary Concert, featuring John Corigliano’s “Fern Hill” and the U.S. premiere of Eric Whitacre’s “Eternity in an Hour,” Oct. 24; “Halloween Spooktacular” with Baldwin Wallace Symphony Orchestra, 1 p.m. (sensory-friendly) and 4 p.m. Oct. 25; Haydn’s Symphony No. 80 and Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, Petr Popelka, conductor, Oct. 30 and 31 and Nov. 1; Brahms’s “Ein deutsches Requiem” and the world premiere of Adolphus Hailstork’s Oboe Concerto featuring Frank Rosenwein, Petr Popelka, conductor, Nov. 5, 7, and 8; Handel’s “Water Music” and “Music for the Royal Fireworks” and Britten’s “Les Illuminations” with Julia Bullock, soprano, Jane Glover, conductor, Nov. 12, 14, and 15; Billy Childs’s “Diaspora: Concerto for Saxophone” with Steven Banks and Strauss’s “Ein Heldenleben,” Santtu-Matias Rouvali, conductor, Nov. 19 through 22; Gubaidulina’s “Fairytale Poem,” Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 with Veronika Eberle, and Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake” suite, Elim Chan, conductor, Nov. 27 through 29; Bartók’s Violin Concerto No. 2 with Augustin Hadelich, Dalit Warshaw’s “Responses,” and Debussy’s “Images,” Alan Gilbert, conductor, Dec. 3 through 5; “The Snowman in Concert,” featuring the film adaptation of Raymond Briggs’s classic, Taichi Fukumura, conductor, 3 p.m. Jan. 10; Beethoven’s “Missa solemnis” with The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and soloists, Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, Jan. 14 and 16; Works by Richard Strauss including “Daphne,” “Metamorphosen,” and “Symphonia domestica,” Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, Jan. 15; Stephen Hough in Recital featuring pianist Stephen Hough performing works by Schubert, Brahms, Schoenberg, Stockhausen, Beethoven, R. Schumann, and Sherman/Hough, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26; Holst’s “The Planets,” Adès’s “Inferno Suite,” and the U.S. premiere of Francisco Coll’s “Lilith,” Thomas Adès, conductor, Feb. 4 through 7; Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with Beatrice Rana and Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique,” Kazuki Yamada, conductor, Feb. 11 through 14; Barber’s Violin Concerto with Paul Huang, Bent Sørensen’s “Evening Land,” and Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4, Fabio Luisi, conductor, Feb. 18 and 20; Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with Seong-Jin Cho and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 15, Santtu-Matias Rouvali, conductor, Feb. 25 through 27; Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” with Alexandre Kantorow, Britten’s “The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra,” and Elgar’s “Enigma Variations,” Semyon Bychkov, conductor, March 4 through 7; Garrick Ohlsson in Recital featuring pianist Garrick Ohlsson performing an all-Chopin program, 7:30 p.m. March 16; “The Magical World of Music” featuring Harry Potter and Grieg, Taichi Fukumura, conductor, 7:30 p.m. April 9 and 11:30 a.m. (sensory-friendly) April 10; Salonen’s “NYX,” Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with Yunchan Lim, and Berlioz’s “Roméo et Juliette” suite, Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor, April 15, 17, and 18; Nobuyuki Tsujii in Recital featuring pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii performing works by Grieg, Debussy, Ravel, and Kapustin, 7:30 p.m. April 20; Weill’s “The Threepenny Opera” suite, Copland’s Piano Concerto with Conrad Tao, Harris’s Symphony No. 3, and John Adams’s “Slonimsky’s Earbox,” John Adams, conductor, April 22 through 24; Mahler’s Symphony No. 9, Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, April 29, May 1, and 2; Stravinsky’s “Orpheus” and Sibelius’s “Four Legends from the Kalevala,” Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, May 6 and 7; Richard Strauss’s “Die Frau ohne Schatten” (2027 Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival), staged by Frederic Wake-Walker with David Butt Philip, Sara Jakubiak, Jennifer Johnson Cano, Roman Burdenko, Ambur Braid, and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, May 16, 19, and 22; Haydn’s “The Creation” with Joélle Harvey, Kai Kluge, and Ludwig Mittelhammer, Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, May 27; Bernd Richard Deutsch’s “Intensity,” Eastman’s Symphony No. 2, and Richard Strauss’s “An Alpine Symphony,” Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, May 28; Schubert’s “Rosamunde” Overture, Viennese waltzes by Lanner and the Strauss family, and the world premiere of Stephan Koncz’s “Czardas,” Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, May 29. Call 216-231-7300 or visit ClevelandOrchestra.com.
The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra: performing at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “COYO Plays Tchaikovsky,” featuring Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy,” Falla’s “Three Dances from The Three-Cornered Hat,” and Borodin’s “Symphony No. 2,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20; “COYO & COYC in Concert: Brahms & Billy the Kid,” featuring the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus and music by Copland, Brahms, and Vaughan Williams, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28; and “COYO Plays Pines of Rome,” featuring a world premiere by Tyler Taylor, a concerto performed by the COYO Concerto Competition winner, and Respighi’s “Pines of Rome,” 7:30 p.m. May 8. Call 216-231-1111 or visit ClevelandOrchestra.com.
Downtown Cleveland Inc.: presents Public Square Concert Series, with performances from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 30 at Public Square, along with food trucks and an on-site bar — Recess with Napsack, July 29 | Angela Perley with Cowboy Princess Brigade, Aug. 5 | Austin Walkin’ Cane with Stakhouse, Aug. 12 | Doc Robinson with Anya Van Rose, Aug. 19 | King Buu with Frida and the Mann, Aug. 26 | Morning [A] Blackstar with Free Black!, Sept. 2 | Rachel Brown and the Beatnik Playboys with Hunter Skeens & the Forerunners, Sept. 9 | Voodoo Funk with Thicarus, Sept. 16 | Hubbs Groove with Esther Fitz, Sept. 23 | Grupo Fuego with Moises Borges, Sept. 30. Visit downtowncleveland.com/summer-events.
E.J. Thomas Hall: 198 Hill St., Akron, University of Akron, presents Sting, Nov. 1 and 2. Visit uakron.edu/ej
Ferrante Winery and Ristorante: 5585 N. River Road W., Geneva, presents Tommy Hook, July 23; Twisted Vibes, July 24; Mark Morris, Porch Rockers, July 25; Brad Pethel, July 26; Music Bingo, July 29; Tommy Hook, July 30; Mitch & Melissa, July 31. Call 440-466-8466 or visit ferrantewinery.com
Globe Iron: 2320 Center St., Cleveland, presents Club 1BD, Aug. 7; Potluck on the Patio with Corey Grand, Knyce, Aug. 21; Citizen, Aug. 22; Sept. 13; Ashley Cooke, Sept. 17; Kamelot, Sept. 18; Peaches, Sept. 20; St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Sept. 23; Benjamin Tod, Oct. 2; Sunn O))), Oct. 8; Daði Freyr, Oct. 14; Plini, Oct. 23; Machine Girl, Oct. 24; L7, Oct. 27; Daniel Donato’s Cosmic County, Oct. 28; Eivør, Nov. 3; Skipline, Ascension, Nov. 13; Yaelokre, Nov. 17; STS9, Nov. 20; Catch Your Breath, Nov. 21; Daily Bread, Nov. 22; Suicide Silence Public Image Ltd., March 24; Denny Love, April 9. Visit GlobeIronCle.com.
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents Ziggy Marley, Sept. 18; Celtic Thunder, Sept. 22; In the Heartland (Michael Stanley Band tribute), Pet the Cougar, Oct. 3; Postmodern Jukebox, Nov. 7; Andy Grammer, Nov. 13; Keb’ Mo’, Nov. 17. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com
Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, presents School of Rock AllStars, July 23; Les Savy Fav, Suitor, Beast Killer, July 24; TRYP, July 25; Vigatron x Burner Album Release, July 26; Amble, Fabrizio, July 28; Midnight Rental presents Secret Movie Night, July 29 and Aug. 19; Houdini’s Code, The Head Trips, Andy Lang, July 30; The Second Annual Pretty & Punk Fest, Aug. 1; Battle Of The Bands, Aug. 1; The Great Grog Bake Off, Aug. 4; Abronia, Brood X, Powers / Rolin Duo, Aug. 5; Nascar Aloe, Jasiah, Aug. 7; Jack Bensinger, Aug. 8; The Expendables, Chad Tepper, Sons of Paradise, Aug. 9; Thursday Night Death Metal, Aug. 13; Goth Night Presents: NITE and Echos, Aug. 14; Late Night Jam Session Ft. Apostle Jones and ZuP, Aug. 15; Rome Streetz, Aug. 16; Now That’s What I Call The 90s: Live Band Karaoke, Aug. 21; Ben Nichols, Tim Barry, Aug. 22; Sheer Terror, Aug. 24; Swervedriver, Aug. 25; Profanatica, Cloak, Kurnugia, Aug. 26; Toni Romiti, Aug. 27; Dire Wolf, Cowboy Princess Brigade, Cloner, Sept. 3; Volumes, Sept. 5; Sincere Engineer, Sept. 11; Raq Baby, Sept. 15; Melt-Banana, Yambag, Sept. 17; Show Me The Body, Powerplant, Whispers, Holder, Sept. 18; Squirrel Flower, youbet, Sept. 23; Chip Tha Ripper, Sept. 25; The Tear Garden, Sept. 26; WITCH, Sept. 28; Militarie Gun, Softcult, Shady Nasty, Sept. 29; Luna, Sept. 30; Nevertel, Rivals, Oct. 3; feeble little horse, Oct. 10; Chasing Abbey, Oct. 11; Dana and Alden, Oct. 15; Brigitte Calls Me Baby, Oct. 17; The Tubs, Oct. 19; Wolf & Bear, Coletta, Origami Button, Nov. 1; Small Brown Bike, The Casket Lottery, Nov. 11; The Slackers, Nov. 12; Low Cut Connie, Nov. 15; Michigander, Wildermiss, Nov. 17; Token, Nov. 21; The Bouncing Souls, Nov. 28; The Dose, Dec. 5; A John Waters Christmas, Dec. 5. Call 216-321-5588 or visit grogshop.gs.
The Grove: 425 N Commons Blvd, Mayfield, presents University Heights Symphonic Band, 6:30 p.m. July 23; Imposters in Effect (Beastie Boys tribute), 7 p.m. July 24; Still Standing, 11 a.m. July 29; Out of Eden (Eagles tribute), 7 p.m. July 31; Hair Supply, 11 a.m. Aug. 5; After Laughter, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7; Blink-182 True, 7 p.m. Aug. 7; Buckshot Country Band, 11 a.m. Aug. 12; Opus 216, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14; Fleetwood Gold, 7 p.m. Aug. 14; Flashbaxx, 11 a.m. Aug. 19; In the Heartland, 7 p.m. Aug. 21; Truss, 7 p.m. Aug. 28; Bad JuJu, 7 p.m. Aug. 28; Vanity Crash, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29; Embers of Floyd (Pink Floyd tribute), 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29; Liverpool Lads (Beatles tribute), 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3; The Diamond Project, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Call 440-461-5163 or visit mayfieldvillage.com/recreation/the-grove.
House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Love In The Club, July 24; Beach Bunny, July 25; Tomahawk, Aug. 1; Wax, DJ Hoppa, Aug. 2; BossMan Dlow, Aug. 3; BoDeans, Aug. 6; American Football, Afternoon Bike Ride, Aug. 7; A Thousand Horses, Aug. 7; Bop to the Top, Aug. 8; Chance the Rapper, Aug. 11; Gannon Fremin, CCrev, Aug. 14; Saved by the 90’s, Aug. 14; Whiskey Bound, Aug. 15; Save Ferris, Aug. 16; Down, Aug. 19; Rene Vaca, Aug. 20; Jon B., Aug. 21; Will Wood, Aug. 22; Jason Schmidt, Aug. 25; Fattmack, Aug. 27; Isaiah Rashad, Aug. 28; Peephole (System of a Down tribute), Sept. 4; Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience, Sept. 5; Chad Gray, Sept. 9; The Pretty Reckless, Sept. 10; Joe Jordan, Sept. 11; Guardin, Sept. 16; Jose Madero, Sept. 19; Dax, Sept. 20; Alien Ant Farm, Sept. 21; Black Veil Brides, Caskets, Sept. 22; The Takes, Sept. 26; Cavetown, Sept. 26; Buena Vista Orchestra, Sept. 27; DOMi & JD Beck, Sept. 28; Cheekface, Apes of the State, Sept. 30; Artemas, Lovercore, Oct. 3; Here Come the Mummies, Oct. 10; Tab Benoit, Ghalia Volt, Oct. 11; Struggle Jennings, Oct. 15; The Brook & The Bluff, Oct. 19; Hawthorne Heights, Oct. 20; Lauren Alaina, Oct. 23; Candlebox, Sponge, Oct. 24; Cradle of Filth, Moonspell, Oct. 25; The Airborne Toxic Event, Oct. 26; The Wrecks, Oct. 27; The Longest Johns, Oct. 30; The Amity Affliction, Nov. 1; Nekrogoblikon, Nov. 4; Chris Mitchell, Nov. 6; Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Nov. 7; Beyond the Walls 3, Nov. 7; Palace, Nov. 11; Pouya, Nov. 12; The Menzingers, Nov. 13; AJ McLean, Nov. 14; Everclear, Nov. 19; Ekoostik Hookaah, Nov. 21; The Pineapple Thief, Nov. 28; The Bouncing Souls, Dec. 2; Gwar, Dec. 5; A John Waters Christmas, Dec. 5. Visit cleveland.houseofblues.com/shows.
Huntington Bank Field: 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, presents Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Aug. 10. Visit huntingtonbankfield.com
Jacobs Pavilion: Nautica Entertainment Complex, West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland, presents Slightly Stoopid, July 23; Zeds Dead, July 24; Brit Floyd, July 26; Sam Barber, Aug. 6; The Fray, Aug. 12; Howard Jones, Aug. 16; Ella Mai, Aug. 22; Pennywise, Sept. 25; NEEDTOBREATHE, Aug. 28; Masters of Funk, Aug. 29; Squeeze, Sept. 1; Gym Class Heroes Lupe Fiasco, Sept. 10; Gavin Adcock, Sept. 11; Black Label Society with Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13; Erykah Badu, Sept. 15; Killswitch Engage, Sept. 19; Modest Mouse with Caroline Rose, 7 p.m. Sept. 30; Ole 60, Oct. 1; Jesse Welles, Oct. 18. Visit jacobspavilion.com.
Jim Wadsworth Productions: presents shows at Irishtown Bend Taproom, 1849 W. 24th St., Cleveland — Garaj Mahal, Aug. 20. Visit clickgobuynow.com/jwp
Kent Blossom Music Festival: Ludwig Recital Hall at Kent State University, 1325 Theatre Drive, Kent (unless noted), presents Kent Blossom Chamber Orchestra at 6 p.m. followed by a side-by-side performance with The Cleveland Orchestra at 7 p.m. July 25 at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls Visit kent.edu/blossom/concerts
The Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Stewart Copeland, July 24; Stanley Jordan, July 29; The Wallflowers, Aug. 24; Taj Farrant, Sept. 10; The FIXX, Colin Blunstone, Peter Asher, Sept. 13; Paula Cole, Sept. 23; John Hiatt, Oct. 3 and 4; Don Was and The Pan-Detroit Ensemble, Oct. 9; Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, Oct. 10; John Scofield’s Electrospective, Oct. 16; Jeff Tweedy, Oct. 21; Jonah Koslen, Oct. 22 and 24; Noel “Paul” Stookey, Oct. 25; Woodchoppers Ball, Nov. 7; Black Violin, Nov. 8; Little Feat, Nov. 9; Bela Fleck, Nov. 10; Shaun Cassidy, Nov. 25. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
LakewoodAlive: presents the Front Porch Concert Series, with performances from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Madison Park Pavilion, 13201 Madison Ave. — Country Honk, July 24 | Cleveland Pride Band, July 31. Visit LakewoodAlive.org
Les Delices: a group performing music from the French Baroque, presents “Bach’s Musical Offering,” Oct. 1 through 4; “Time Stands Still,” Nov. 21 and 22; “Concertos for Christmas,” Dec. 11 through 13; “Kiss and Tell,” Feb. 6 and 7; “The Mermaid,” April 23 through 25. Visit lesdelices.org
Lorain County Metro Parks: presents its Summer Concert Series — No Strangers Here, 6 p.m. July 23 at Miller Nature Preserve | Country Honk, 6 p.m. July 26 at Vermilion River Reservation | The Bear Pickins Band, 6 p.m. July 30 at Lakeview Park | 732 Electric Duo, 6 p.m. Aug. 2 at Vermilion River Reservation | Tim Blake & Michele, 6 p.m. Aug. 6 at Miller Nature Preserve | Jam Machine, 6 p.m. Aug. 9 at Vermilion River Reservation | The Caliber Band, 6 p.m. Aug. 13 at Lakeview Park | The Snipps, 6 p.m. Aug. 16 at Vermilion River Reservation | Front Porch Jammin, 6 p.m. Aug. 20 at Miller Nature Preserve | Swing Time Big Band, 6 p.m. Aug. 27 at Lakeview Park. Visit loraincountymetroparks.com.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents Jake Hoot (winner of “The Voice”), 7 p.m. Sept. 12 (rescheduled); John Oates, 7 p.m. Sept. 23; Sheena Easton, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26; Afroman, 8 p.m. Oct. 10; Paradise (Meatloaf tribute), 8 p.m. Oct. 17; A Farewell to Kings (Rush tribute), 7 p.m. Oct. 31; MJ The Illusion (Michael Jackson tribute), 7 p.m. Nov. 6; Megastars of Country, 7 p.m. Nov. 21; Forever Motown Christmas, 7 p.m. Dec. 12; The Highwaymen Tribute Show, 8 p.m. Dec. 19; Stayin’ Alive (tribute to The Bee Gees), 7 p.m. Jan. 15; Forever Seger, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15; Remembering John Denver, Feb. 27. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Mentor Rocks concert series: with shows at 7 p.m. at Mentor Civic Amphitheater, 8600 Munson Road, presents Creep, Hollow (Stone Temple Pilots and Alice in Chains tributes), July 28; REO Survivor (REO Speedwagon/Survivor tribute), Aug. 4; Chase Matthew, Aug. 11; Just Like Pink (Pink tribute), Aug. 14 (Mentor CityFest Friday); 7 Summers (Morgan Wallen tribute), Aug. 15 (Mentor CityFest Saturday); Abba Revisited (Abba tribute), Aug. 18; ESCAPE (Journey tribute), Aug. 25. Visit mentorrocks.info
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents David Cook, 7:30 p.m. July 23; A Tribute to Nirvana Unplugged by All Apologies, 7:30 p.m. July 23; Alice Sin Ohio with Guest Flannel, July 24; Santana Tribute by Evil Ways, 7:30 p.m. July 25; Springsteen Tribute by Swamps Of Jersey, 8 p.m. July 24; Tribute to Bad Co., Free, & The Firm by Rodgers & Co. (“a rock ‘n’ roll fantasy”), noon July 26; Elton John Tribute Brunch with Tommy Lee Thompson, noon July 26; The Luv Locz Experiment, 4 p.m. July 26; Beyond Purple, July 30; ABBA Tribute by Super Troupers (Mamma Mia, what a show!), 7:30 p.m. July 31; The Reid Project (Marvin Gaye tribute), 7:30 p.m. July 31; The Reid Project (Luther Vandross tribute), 7:30 p.m. July 31; Out Of Eden (Eagles tribute), 7 p.m. Aug. 1; Long Time Gone (CSNY tribute brunch), noon Aug. 2; No Good (Amy Winehouse tribute brunch), noon Aug. 2; Umojah Nation, 4 p.m. Aug. 2; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (“high-energy horn-infused swing”), 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5; Apostle Jones with Hayden Grove, 8 p.m. Aug. 7; Sam Hooper Group (Blues brunch), Aug. 9; The Flex Crew, 4 p.m. Aug. 9; Steely Dan Brunch by The FM Project, noon Aug. 16; T.Natty, 4 p.m. Aug. 16; Motown & More with Nitebridge playing “Motown Favorites & Much More,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21; Captain Mike & The Shipwrecked (Jimmy Buffett tribute), Aug. 22; Revolution Pie (Beatles tribute brunch), noon Aug. 23; NCMC Presents: Glitz and Hitz Cabaret, noon Aug. 23; Yard Star, 4 p.m. Aug. 23; Pandora’s Box (Aerosmith tribute), 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26; Cleveland Jazz Orchestra with Lou Armagno (“Sinatra Summer Night”), 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28; Chicago & More Brunch by Brass Express, noon Aug. 30; The Tom Batchelor Band, 4 p.m. Aug. 30; Dupree’s Dead Band, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3; Odyssey & Company, Sept. 4; The Cars Tribute by Moving In Stereo, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5; Carlos Jones & The P.L.U.S. Band, 4 p.m. Sept. 6; ELO Brunch with Into The Blue, noon Sept. 6; 80s Brunch with 80s In Your Face, noon Sept. 6; Drag Brunch featuring Veranda L’Ni & Friends, noon Sept. 13; 97 Crosses (John Mellencamp tribute brunch), noon Sept. 13; Crystal Bowersox, 7 p.m. Sept. 13; The Wailers (“50 years of positive vibrations”), 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16; Mariachi El Bronx playing “Mariachi Punk,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17; Alejandro Escovedo, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18; The Prince Project (Prince tribute fronted by American Idol’s Shane Golden), 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18; Linda Ronstadt Brunch featuring Rachel Brown & The Beatnik Playboys, noon Sept. 20; Vegas Brunch with Russell Mascia & Friends, noon Sept. 27; Over The Shire and Far Away (Led Zeppelin & The Lord of the Rings tribute performed by Knorrwood), 7 p.m. Sept. 27; Jim Messina (“an icon of American music”), 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30; Danielle Nicole Band, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1; Theatre of Crüe (Motley Crüe tribute), Oct. 2; Tom Petty Tribute by Shadow Of Doubt, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2; Dixon’s Violin, 6 p.m. Oct. 4; CCR Brunch with Bayou Blue, noon Oct. 4; Fleetwood Mac Brunch Tribute by Rumours, noon Oct. 4; Martin Sexton, Oct. 6; Drag Bingo with Veranda L’Ni & Friends (Elvira Edition), 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9; Judy Collins, Oct. 21; ProgNation Reunion Show with Cuda Brothers, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22; The Empty Pockets, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23; Stevie Wonder Night with The Reid Project, 7 p.m. Oct. 24; Hall & Oates Brunch with Mind Over Matter, noon Oct. 25; Lights Out – A UFO Experience featuring UFO’s original drummer Andy Parker, 7 p.m. Oct. 25; Jukebox Halloween Dance Party with The Sunrise Jones, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30; The Dave Matthews Tribute Band, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5; Doobie Brothers Tribute by China Grove, noon Nov. 8; Billy Joel Brunch with Walt Wise and 52nd Street, noon Nov. 8; Stones Brunch with Gimme Sugar, noon Nov. 15; Fruition, 7 p.m. Nov. 15; The George Martins presenting “The White Album” to “Come Together and Celebrate the Lads from Liverpool,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20; Matchbox 20 Tribute by 3am (celebrating ’90s alt rockers), noon Nov. 22; Kate Gregory & Brendan Hearn, 5 p.m. Nov. 22; Blue Christmas Elvis Brunch featuring Johnny Elvis & The Crown Electrics, noon Dec. 6; Christmas In The Heartland, 7 p.m. Dec. 6. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
M.U.S.i.C. Stars in the Classics: presents two outdoor chamber music concerts featuring “a revue of top artists, many who are award-winning virtuosos from the U.S. and abroad” performing a varied repertoire from classical to jazz — 6 p.m. July 23 and 25 at a private home in Orange Village. Call 216-702-7047 or visit starsintheclassics.org
Northfield Park Racino: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Chris Botti, July 23; 98.5 WNCX 40th Anniversary Celebration featuring Taylor Swift’s lead guitarist Paul Sidoti, with Petty City and Tequila Sunrise, July 25; Hallmark Stars Live Christmas In July, featuring Nicky DeLoach, Ashley Williams and more, July 30; The Dazz Band, Aug. 1; Happy Together Tour 2026, featuring The Association, The Troggs, Aug. 8; The Stray Cats, Aug. 12; Amy Grant, Aug. 14; Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience, Aug. 29; Leonid & Friends, Sept. 18; Beth Hart, Sept. 10; The Doobie Brothers, Sept. 26; Ghostbusters in Concert, Oct. 15; MANIA: The ABBA Tribute, Oct. 16; Buddy Guy, Oct. 18. Call 330-908-7625 or visit northfieldparkracino.com.
Old Firehouse Winery: 5499 Lake Road E., Geneva-on-the-Lake, presents Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. July 23; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. July 24; Island Days featuring West Side Steve (2 p.m.) and Tom Todd’s Tropical Duo (6 p.m.), July 25; Brickhouse Blues Band, 2 to 6 p.m. July 26; Jonathan Browning, 6 to 10 p.m. July 26; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. July 27; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. July 28; Uncharted Course, 6 to 10 p.m. July 29; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. July 30; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. July 31; Phil Yan, 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 2; Two Kings, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 2; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 3; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 4; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 6; Legacy Band, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 7; Blues, Burgers & Brews featuring Brickhouse Blues Band (3 p.m.) and Geo & Tha Storm (6 p.m.), Aug. 8; Jonathan Browning, 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 9; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 9; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 10; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 11; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 13; Paul Pira Duo, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 14; Tom Todd, 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 15; Miles Beyond, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 15; Lyle Heath, 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 16; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 17; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 18; Uncharted Course, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 19; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 20; Jonathan Browning, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 21; Celtic Fest featuring Bogtrotters (noon), Sheamus MacAndrew (2 p.m.), Plaid Sabbath (3 p.m.) and Egan Irish Dance (4:40 p.m.), Aug. 22; Brickhouse Blues Band, 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 23; Two Kings, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 23; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 24; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 25; Uncharted Course, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 26; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 27; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 28; Paul Pira Duo, 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 29; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 29; Jonathan Browning, 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 30; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 31; Jim Golen, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 1 and Sept. 8; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 3 and Sept. 10; Legacy Band, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 4; Brickhouse Blues Band, 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 5; Miles Beyond, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 5; Jonathan Browning, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 6; Phil Yan, 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 7; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 7 and Sept. 11; Jim Golen, 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 12 and Sept. 27; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 and Sept. 25; Two Kings, 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 13; Brickhouse Blues Band, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 18; Jonathan Browning, 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 19; Tom Todd, 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 20; Paul Pira Duo, 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 26; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 2; Jonathan Browning, 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 3 and Oct. 11; Paul Pira Duo, 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 3; Jim Golen, 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 4 and Oct. 24; Lyle Heath, 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 10; Paul Pira Duo, 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 17; Tom Todd, 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 17 and Oct. 24; Two Kings, 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 18; Jonathan Browning, 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31; Lyle Heath, 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 31; Lyle Heath, 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 7; Jim Golen, 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 14; Tom Todd, 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 21; Jonathan Browning, 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 28; Jonathan Browning, 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 5; Jim Golen, 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 12; Tom Todd, 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 19; Lyle Heath, 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 26. Call 440-466-9300 or visit OldFirehouseWinery.com.
Painesville: presents summer concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. — modern country rock group Country Redford, July 29, Grand Amphitheater | top-40 cover band Rock the House Live!, Aug. 19, Grand Amphitheater. Visit Painesville.com
Piano Cleveland: presents a series of nine free community concerts featuring pianists from the Cleveland International Piano Competition and Institute for Young Artists performing in the Visitor Hall at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, with performances at noon July 3, 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31; Piano 2027 Cleveland International Piano Competition, culminating in performances from July 25 through Aug. 8, 2027, featuring performances across the city and a Final Concerto Round with The Cleveland Orchestra. Call 216-707-5397 or visit PianoCleveland.org.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Cleveland, presents Live & Local: Chelsea Pastel and Big Indo, July 23; Live & Local: Lea Marra & The River Boys and Reverend Lee, July 30; Live & Local: LILIEAE, Slow Groove Kings and Cellophane Jane, Aug. 6; Live & Local: Black Voltron and Post Saga, Aug. 13; The Mountain Goats, Aug. 15; The Old 97s and Buga, Aug. 27. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit rockhall.com
Rocket Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Life Surge Cleveland, a one-day Christian event featuring biblical financial insights with speakers Tim Tebow, Sage Steele and Nick Vujicic, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 25; Rod Stewart, Aug. 11; J. Cole, Aug. 15; Don Toliver, Aug. 29; Rush, Sept. 17 and 19; Gorillaz, Oct. 6; “Worlds Collide Concert Tour,” featuring stars from the “Descendants,” “ZOMBIES” and “Camp Rock” film franchises, Oct. 25; Journey, Nov. 12; Sombr, Hanna Jadagu, Dove Cameron, Nov. 13; Cash Money and No limit Tour, featuring Master P, Birdman, Juvenile, others, Nov. 16. Call 888-894-9422 or visit RocketArena.com.
Rockin’ on the River: at Lorain’s Black River Landing, presents Queen Nation, Into the Blue (ELO tribute), July 24; Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson tribute), The Sunrise Jones Jukebox, July 31; In the End (Linkin Park tribute), Truss, Aug. 7; E5C4P3 (Journey tribute), Best of Times (Styx tribute), Aug. 14; Dancing Queen (ABBA tribute), Böaterhead, Aug. 21; Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd tribute), Colin Dussault’s Blues Project, Aug. 22; Crazy Train (Ozzy Experience), Billy Morris & Sunset Strip, Shawn Perry + Vice City Band, Aug. 28; Chris Lane, Sept. 4; The Seven Wonders (Fleetwood Mac tribute), The Evil Ways Band, Sept. 11; Bad JuJu, Old Skool, Sept. 18. Visit rockinontheriver.com.
Severance Music Center: 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Juanes, Sept. 15. Call 216-231-1111 or 800-686-1141 or visit ClevelandOrchestra.com
SNPJ Farm: 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland, presents “Celebrate Polka Legend Ron Sluga at 90 with All-Star Music and Dancing,” featuring the Bob Kravos Orchestra with accordionist Jeff Pecon and guest artists Walter Ostanek and Joey Miskulin, 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 9. Call 216-481-1379
The Treelawn Social Club & Music Hall: 15335 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Mr. Haney Appalachian Stringband, July 23; The Quenton Rubin Band, July 25; Night Terrors, July 30; Mudhouse Gang, July 31; Jerry Wayne Longmire, July 31; G’s Multi-Genre Jazz Quartet, Aug. 1; Waterloo Jazz Jam, Aug. 3; Skeleton Drive, Sick City, Death Mattress, Aug. 5; Scott Schlegel, Aug. 6; The Elders, Aug. 7; Watershed w/Willie Phoenix, Aug. 8; Love Muffin Palooza, Aug. 9; The SpYder Stompers, Andy Cohen + Eleanor Ellis + Bill Ellis, Aug. 13; Brand New Hat, Aug. 15; Reckless Saints, Aug. 16; Songs & Stories – An Intimate Night of Music, Aug. 18; Joe Hunter & Tim Matson, Aug. 19; Lucy Isabel, Aug. 21; Davidson & Sons, Aug. 22; Simon Elijah, Aug. 23. Call 216-677-8733 or visit thetreelawn.com.
Tuesday Musical: with performances at 7:30 p.m. at EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron (unless noted), presents Sphinx Virtuosi with mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges, performing newly commissioned works and reimagined classics including “Declaration” and “Oh, Shenandoah,” Oct. 20; James (Zijian) Wei, 2024 Cleveland International Piano Competition Mixon First Prize winner, presented in collaboration with Piano Cleveland, Nov. 17; “A Chanticleer Christmas,” featuring the “orchestra of voices” performing centuries of holiday music, 3 p.m. Nov. 28; the American Brass Quintet, featuring Jennifer Higdon’s “Book of Brass,” Feb. 9; six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald with her five-piece ensemble performing Broadway and Great American Songbook classics, April 17; Itzhak Perlman & Friends, featuring pianists Emanuel Ax and Jean-Yves Thibaudet and the Juilliard String Quartet, May 4. Call 330-761-3460 or visit TuesdayMusical.org.
Tunes at the Lagoons: a concert series from the city of Mentor at the Mentor Lagoons, with performance from 7 to 9 p.m., presents Shadow of Doubt (Tom Petty Tribute), July 24; One (Tribute to U2), Aug. 7; Pieces of Eight, Aug. 21. Visit tunesatthelagoons.com
Willoughby Summer Concert Series: presents Swamps of Jersey, July 23 in Downtown Willoughby; Burning River Band, July 30 in Downtown Willoughby; China Grove, Aug. 6 in Downtown Willoughby; Soul Shake & the Eastside Horns, Aug. 12 at Osborne Park; Dirty Deeds, Aug. 13 in Downtown Willoughby. All concerts are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Visit willoughbyohio.com
Wolstein Center: 2000 Prospect Ave., presents Koe Wetzel, Aug. 27. Call 877-468-4946 or visit wolsteincenter.com
Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre: 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, presents Charley Crockett, Sept. 19. Visit theyoungstownfoundationamp.com
Parks
Big Creek Park: 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon Township, presents Bent String Band (early American roots music, including early jazz, acoustic blues, and jazz-age swing originals), July 25; Big North Band (traditional country), Aug. 8, with performances from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater behind the Donald W. Meyer Center. Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org
Concerts & More at the Glen: a series from Lake Metroparks with performances at 7 p.m. at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirtland, presents Storytime Puppet Theater: Make a Splash!, Aug. 13; Tweed, Aug. 21. Visit goto.lakemetroparks.com/concerts-at-the-glen
Holden Arboretum: 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, presents “Adult Campout,” an overnight 21-and-older camping experience featuring stargazing, after-hours access to the Murch Canopy Walk, a sunset view from the Kalberer Emergent Tower, campfires, and a grab-and-go breakfast, July 31 through Aug. 1, with participants responsible for their own tents and overnight supplies. Visit holdenarb.org
Lake Metroparks Farmpark: 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents the Historical Engine Society’s 55th Annual Antique Power Exhibition, celebrating Ohio’s agricultural and mechanical heritage with vintage tractors, steam engines, tractor pulls, machinery parades and operating engine demonstrations, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 24 through 26. Call 440-256-2122 or lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/farmpark.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents “Super Star Party: Ancient Astronomy,” exploring the origins of astronomy through telescope viewing with the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society, guided night hikes, planetarium shows, crafts, animal encounters and miniature train rides, 7 to 11 p.m. Aug. 8 (advance registration required). Visit lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/penitentiary-glen-reservation
West Woods Nature Center: 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township, presents 250 Years of Eagles & Turkeys, part of the Nature Night Lecture Series, 7 p.m. Aug. 28. Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org
Theater
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents “Mean Girls” (book by Tina Fey, lyrics by Nell Benjamin, music by Jeff Richmond), directed by Scott Spence, through Aug. 9, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, and Thursday performances July 23, July 30, and Aug. 6; “World Class Care,” a world-premiere comedy by Eric Coble, Oct. 2 through Nov. 1; “How to Dance in Ohio,” a locally produced premiere based on the documentary, Dec. 4 through Jan. 3; “Dear Evan Hansen,” in collaboration with Oberlin College & Conservatory Music Theater Program, Feb. 12 through March 7; “The Belle of Amherst,” with Anne McEvoy as Emily Dickinson, April 9 through May 9; “Violet,” the musical inspired by the short story “The Ugliest Pilgrim,” June 5 through July 3, 2027; “Disney Frozen,” July 16 through Aug. 15, 2027. Call 216-521-2540 or visit beckcenter.org.
Blank Canvas Theatre: 1305 W. 78th St., Suite 211, Cleveland, presents “Bubble Boy: The Musical,” July 24 through Aug. 8 (8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 7 p.m. Sundays). Call 440-941-0458 or visit BlankCanvasTheatre.com
Broadway in Akron: a series at E.J. Thomas Hall in conjunction with Playhouse Square, presents “Beetlejuice,” Sept. 22 and 23; “The Bodyguard,” Oct. 27 and 28; “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, March 16 and 17; “”The Wiz,” April 26 and 27, 2027. Call 330-253-2488 or visit broadwayinakron.com
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre: 40 River St., Chagrin Falls, presents “Big The Musical,” directed by Pamela LaForce, with book by John Weidman, music by David Shire, and lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr., telling the story of a 12-year-old boy whose wish to be “grown up” is granted by a mysterious arcade machine, July 24 through Aug. 16. Call 440-247-8955 or visit CVLT.org
Cleveland Play House: performing at Playhouse Square, presents “Noël Coward’s “Private Lives,” Oct. 24 through Nov. 22 at the Outcalt Theatre; “Annie” (book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin), Nov. 28 through Dec. 27 at the Allen Theatre; “The Da Vinci Code” (adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel based on the novel by Dan Brown, directed by Benjamin Hanna), a co-production with Indiana Repertory Theatre, Jan. 30 through Feb. 21 at the Allen Theatre; and “Working: A Musical” (from the book by Studs Terkel, adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso, with songs by Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mary Rodgers, Susan Birkenhead, Stephen Schwartz, and James Taylor), April 3 through May 2 at the Outcalt Theatre. Call 216-241-6000 or visit clevelandplayhouse.com.
Cleveland Public Theatre: 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) in “Getting Back to Once Upon a Time,” an original family-friendly play featuring music, dance, and spoken-word — 7 p.m. July 23 at Herman Park | 1 p.m. July 24 at Woodhill Station West | 1 p.m. July 26 at Lake Pool Park | 6 p.m. July 28 at Outhwaite Homes Community Center | 7 p.m. July 29 at Halloran Park | 6 p.m. July 30 at Riverside Park Estates Community Ctr. | 1 p.m. Aug. 1 at Romanian Cultural Gardens | 7 p.m. Aug. 2 at Cleveland Public Theatre. Call 216-631-2727 or visit cptonline.org.
Cleveland Shakespeare Festival: presents “Richard III,” with outdoor performances at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays (unless noted) — July 24, Canal Basin in Cleveland | July 25, James A. Garfield Historic Site in Mentor | July 26, Black River Landing in Lorain | July 31, Lakewood Park in Lakewood | Aug. 1, The Grove Amphitheater in Mayfield | 7 p.m. Aug. 2, Lincoln Park (Arts in August) in Tremont. Visit cleveshakes.org or call 440-794-ICSF
convergence-continuum: 2438 Scranton Road, Cleveland, presents “Macbitches” by Sophie Mcintosh, a “tight 85-minute exercise in youthful ambition and the corrupting clashing of egos” focusing on college girls navigating envy, treachery, and corruption, July 24 through Aug. 15. Call 216-687-0074 or visit convergence-continuum.org
Crown Point Ecology Center: 3220 Ira Road, Bath Township, presents “Dead at Harvest: A Prohibition Era Farm Mystery,” a fully immersive 1920s murder mystery experience featuring actors from Roving Rogue Productions, period cocktails and a farm-m. Aug. 1. Call 330-668-8992 or visit crownpointecology.org
Curtain 440: performing at Geauga Theater, 101 Water St., Chardon, presents “The Little Mermaid,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 and 3 p.m. Aug. 9 and 16. Visit Curtain440.com
Cuyahoga County Fair: presents the 129th annual fair, noon to 11 p.m. Aug. 11 through 14, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 15 and noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights. Call 440-243-0090 or visit cuyfair.com
Dobama Theatre: 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, presents “Daphne’s Dive,” by Quiara Alegría Hudes, Sept. 24 through Oct. 18; “A Sherlock Carol,” by Mark Shanahan, Dec. 3 through Jan. 3; “Walden,” by Amy Berryman, Jan. 28 through Feb. 21; “Mary Jane,” by Amy Herzog, March 11 through April 4; “Netta & Ru,” by Lisa Langford, April 22 through May 16. Call 216-932-3396 or visit dobama.org
Ensemble Theatre: presents, in partnership with John Carroll University in University Heights, performances in JCU’s Marinello Little Theater, located in the University’s D.J. Lombardo Student Center, the Cleveland premiere of Jez Butterworth’s “The Ferryman,” directed by Ian Wolfgang Hinz and Rebecca Moseley, Oct. 2 through 18; Seamus Heaney’s “The Burial at Thebes,” directed by Rebecca Moseley, Feb. 5 through 21; the 2027 Colombi New Plays Festival featuring the world premiere of Jeanne Madison’s “She Walks in Beauty,” directed by Celeste Cosentino, March 11 through 21, surrounded by readings of plays in development; the Cleveland premiere of Charles Smith’s “The Reclamation of Madison Hemings,” directed by Ian Wolfgang Hinz, May 28 through June 13, 2027. Visit EnsembleTheatreCle.org.
Great Lakes Theater: performing at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square in Cleveland (unless noted), presents “The Winter’s Tale,” Sept. 25 through Oct. 11; “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” Oct. 23 through Nov. 8; “A Christmas Carol” (Mimi Ohio Theatre), Nov. 27 through Dec. 20; “The Comedy of Errors,” Feb. 5 through Feb. 21; “Les Misérables” (Mimi Ohio Theatre), March 12 through April 4; “The Importance of Being Earnest,” April 23 through May 9. Call 216-241-6000 or visit greatlakestheater.org.
The Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents “The Carole King & James Taylor Story,” Oct. 1. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org
Lorain Community Music Theater: celebrates its golden 50th anniversary with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella, Enchanted Edition,” directed by Luke Scattergood with music direction by Anthony Trifiletti, July 23 through 26 in the Performing Arts Center located at Lorain High School, 2600 Ashland Ave. Visit LCMTshows.org
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents “Footloose: Youth Edition,” July 31; “Saw the Musical,” Aug. 29. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com
Near West Theatre: 6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents “Ragtime” (teen production), through Aug. 2. Call 216-961-9750 or visit nearwesttheatre.org
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “The Lion King,” through Aug. 16 (sensory-friendly performance 1:30 p.m. Aug. 1); “The Magicians Table,” Aug. 26 through Oct. 18; “Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story,” created by Cleveland native trumpeter Dominick Farinacci and U.S. Army combat veteran Jaymes Poling, directed by Emmett Murphy, uniting FDNY firefighter Bill Spade and Poling with a cast of musicians to share personal stories revealing “a profound bond forged through courage, sacrifice and resilience,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9; “Death Becomes Her,” Sept. 12 through Oct. 3; “The Who’s TOMMY,” Oct. 6 through 11; “Wicked,” Dec. 9 through Jan. 3; “BOOP! The Musical,” Feb. 2 through 21, 2027; “Maybe Happy Ending,” March 2 through 21, 2027; “Buena Vista Social Club,” July 27 through Aug. 15, 2027; “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” Aug. 24 through Sept. 12, 2027. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Porthouse Theatre: 3143 O’Neil Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents “Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon,” July 24 through Aug. 9. Call 330-672-3884 or visit PorthouseTheatre.com
Rabbit Run Theater: 5648 W. Chapel Road, Madison Township, presents “Kiss Me Kate,” show runs through Aug. 8; “The World Goes ‘Round,” Aug. 14 through Aug. 29. Call 440-428-7092 or visit RabbitRun.org
Radio on the Lake Theatre: performing at the Dunham Tavern Museum and Gardens, 6709 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “The Maltese Falcon,” 6 p.m. Sept. 27; “War of the Worlds,” “the most iconic radio play of all time,” 6 p.m. Oct. 11; “Shadow of a Doubt,” 6 p.m. Nov. 8; “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” 6 p.m. Jan. 31; “Destination Freedom Part 2,” 6 p.m. Feb. 21; “Casablanca,” 6 p.m. March 21; “Gentleman’s Agreement,” 6 p.m. April 25. Visit radioonthelaketheatre.org.
Talespinner Children’s Theatre: 5209 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents “The Remember Balloons,” Oct. 16 through Oct. 17; “Hansel and Gretel,” Dec. 11 through Dec. 13; “Stuart Little,” Feb. 19 through Feb. 21; “Neverland,” April 2 through April 4. Visit talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org
Workshop Players: 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, presents “I Hate Hamlet,” written by Paul Rudnick and directed by Sue Wurster, Sept. 17 through 27; “The Roommate,” written by Jen Silverman and directed by Jonathan McCleery, Nov. 5 through 15; “The Outsider,” written by Paul Slade Smith and directed by Dave MacKeigan, Jan. 21 through 31; “The Tin Woman,” written by Sean Brennan and directed by Judy MacKeigan, March 11 through 21; “Don’t Talk to the Actors,” written by Tom Dudzick and directed by Pat Price, May 13 through 23. Call 440-634-0472 or visit workshopplayers.org.
Misc.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents “The Diamond of the Season” Gala, an evening of Regency-era elegance inspired by 1800s aristocracy featuring a strolling dinner, host bar, live entertainment, dancing on the main stage and a grand auction, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8. Visit AkronCivic.com
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents Spotlight 2026 Gala Fundraiser, honoring Ohio Sen. Nickie J. Antonio “for her outstanding legislative leadership for the arts,” 6 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Music Box Supper Club in Cleveland. Call 216-521-2540, or visit beckcenter.org
Cleveland Garlic Festival: the primary fundraiser for North Union Farmers Market, will be noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 29 and noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at Shaker Square. Visit ClevelandGarlicFestival.org
Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society: 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, presents “Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies,” through October; “American Dream: Immigrants and the Business of Fashion,” through Sept. 6. Visit WRHS.org
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, presents Asian Lantern Festival, featuring illuminated lantern displays, interactive step-operated lanterns, a K-Pop Family Dance Party, live performances on the Fifth Third Bank Stage and the MetroHealth Asian Food Market, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through Aug. 23. Call 216-661-6500 or visit clemetzoo.com
Cleveland Museum of Natural History: 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle, presents Chill @ CMNH, an after-hours summer series featuring extended hours, exhibit exploration, access to Perkins Wildlife Center, animal encounters, and a cash bar, with a screening of “Little Shop of Horrors” on July 24 and “Balto” on Aug. 28. Call 216-231-1177 or 800-317-9155 or visit cmnh.org
Cleveland National Air Show: featuring headliners the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, will be Sept. 5 through 7 at Burke Lakefront Airport. Call 216-781-0747 or visit ClevelandAirShow.com
Cleveland Pickle Fest: featuring dozens of vendors, food trucks, pickle-eating contests, live music and a 5K race, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at Mall C in downtown Cleveland. Visit clevelandpicklefest.com
Crocker Park Wine Festival: featuring 150+ wines, craft beers, spirits, live music, exhibitors and food vendors, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 18 and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 19 along South Main Street at Crocker Park in Westlake. Visit CrockerParkWineFestival.com
Cuyahoga County Public Library: presents author visits — Meredith Wise (“Wild Wonders: Yellowstone”), 6:30 p.m. July 30, Berea Branch | Dion Leonard (“Finding Gobi”), with his dog Gobi, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 3, North Royalton Branch | Chris Young (“The Wound Is Where the Light Enters”), 7 p.m. Aug. 10, South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch | Vivien Chen (“And Then There Were Bun”), 3 p.m. Aug. 28, Parma-Snow Branch | Marlon James (“Moon Witch, Spider King”), 7 p.m. Sept. 11, Parma-Snow Branch. Visit cuyahogalibrary.org/classes-events/author-events.
Fairport Harbor Lighthouse & Museum: 129 Second St., featuring navigational instruments, marine charts, handmade ship models and more, is open. Call 440-354-4825, fairportharborlighthouse.org or email us at keeper@ fairportharborlighthouse.org
The FEST: featuring Christian music artists Riley Clemmons, Matt Maher and CAIN, along with family activities, an outdoor Mass and fireworks, noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 15 at ForeFront Field in Avon. Visit thefest.us
FireFish Arts: presents the 10th annual FireFish Festival, featuring art, dance, music and fire, Sept. 19 in downtown Lorain. Visit FireFishFestival.com
Great Berea Train Show: featuring operating model train layouts, 700 vendor and display tables, hobby tools, supplies and clinics, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. Visit thegreatbereatrainshow.org
Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents “TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition,” featuring more than 200 authentic artifacts recovered from the wreck site that tell the story of the ship and her passengers and crew, life-size reconstructions of the ship’s most famous rooms, and a historically accurate Titanic VR experience, through Jan. 18. Call 216-694-2000 or visit greatscience.com
Headlands Birding Festival: celebrating the fall migration of bird species traveling to their wintering grounds, some as far away as South America, will be Sept. 18 through 20 at Headlands Beach State Park and other select locations, with highlights including a keynote presentation by Peter Kaestner, a birding boat trip, bird-banding demonstrations and guided walks at the Mentor Lagoons, Mentor Marsh and Lake Erie Bluffs. Visit HeadlandsBirdingFestival.com
IngenuityFest: presents Ingenuityfest 2026, Sept. 25 through 27 at IngenuityLabs, the organization’s year-round headquarters and creative incubator, 5401 Hamilton Ave., Cleveland. Visit ingenuitycleveland.org
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Garrison Keillor, Aug. 23. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org
Loganberry Books: 13015 Larchmere Blvd., Shaker Heights, presents the 19th Annual Author Alley, featuring more than 60 local authors selling and signing books, live music from the Cle-Oh Jazz Trio, networking, light refreshments and a “Wheel of Fortune-style game” led by sci-fi writer Marie Vibbert — 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 1, with Author Alley Reception at 4:30 p.m., and 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 2. Call 216-795-9800, visit LoganberryBooks.com or email books@logan.com
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents the Amazing Bubble Factory Live!, 7 p.m. Aug. 6; Championship Wrestling, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23; The Vampire Circus, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27; Mutts Gone Nuts, 7 p.m. April 16. Visit LorainPalace.com
Mentor: presents 2026 Mentor Safety Forces Open House, hosted by the Mentor police and fire departments, during which kids will have the opportunity to meet police officers and firefighters, see fire engines, police SUVs and other specialty vehicles, tour the police and fire departments, watch an auto extrication using the Jaws of Life, watch a K9 and drone demo, participate in photo opportunities, learn equipment and safety information and more, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Mentor Police Station and Mentor Fire Station #5 parking lots located at 8500 Civic Center Boulevard. Visit CityofMentor.com.
Mentor CityFest: 8600 Munson Road, Mentor, presents a family-friendly festival featuring live music, a kids zone, food vendors and a parade, Aug. 14 and 15. Visit MentorCityFest.com
Mentor Cruise-In: featuring a wide range of vehicles, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Mentor Civic Center Complex, 8500 Civic Center Blvd. Call 440-974-5735, email wildwood@cityofmentor.com or visit mentorcruisein.com
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Music Box 12th Anniversary Party, with music by Kevin Richards, Aug. 12. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com
Near West Theatre: 6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents the Community Celebration Summer Plaza Concert Series at its outdoor plaza — Hispanic Heritage Celebration, 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 28. Call 216-961-9750 or visit nearwesttheatre.org
Northeast Ohio ComicCon: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 2 at North Olmsted Soccer Sportsplex, 31515 Lorain Road. Visit neocomiccon.com
Oberlin Heritage Center: 73 1/2 S. Professor St., presents “Civil War to Civil Rights History Walk,” a 90-minute walking tour highlighting historic events, abolition leaders and Oberlin’s progress and setbacks in race relations, 11 a.m. July 25, meeting near the front steps of First Church, U.C.C., 106 N. Main St. Call 440-774-1700 or visit OberlinHeritageCenter.org
Playhouse Square: Euclid Avenue, downtown Cleveland, presents “Mind Magic LIVE” with mentalist Joshua Seth, 7 p.m. July 24. Visit PlayhouseSquare.org
Rocket Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents the eighth annual RAF12, the one-year-anniversary event for Real American Freestyle, the first unscripted professional freestyle wrestling league, Aug. 22; WWE Friday Night Smackdown, featuring Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton and more, Aug. 28. Call 888-894-9422 or visit RocketArena.com
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens: 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, presents “The Families That Built Akron,” an America 250 Exhibition exploring the people, traditions, business and communities that helped shape Akron’s story, through Sept. 13. Call 330-315-3287 or visit StanHywet.org
Tacos and Tequila Festival: featuring music by Shaggy, Chamillionaire, XZibit, July 25 at ForeFront Field in Avon, home of the Lake Erie Crushers. Visit tacosandtequilafestival.com
Vintage Ohio Wine Festival: featuring regional wines and cideries, food, cooking school demonstrations, live music on three stages, and shopping, will be Aug. 7 and 8 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland. Visit visitvintageohio.com
Visible Voice Books: 4601 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, presents Poet’s Jam with Ray McNiece and Tongue In Groove Trio (Open Mic), 6 p.m. July 23; author event with novelist Monica Comas discussing her debut novel, “Recipe for Joy,” a “cherished cookbook and poignant letters” story, 6 to 8 p.m. July 24. Call 216-961-0084 or visit visiblevoicebooks.com
