Happenings -- what's coming up in Northeast Ohio starting July 29
Jul. 27—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
Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents "Awake in Every Sense," Rachel Hayes' art installation of colorful textile pieces, through Sept. 18. Call 216-721-1600, or visit cbgarden.org.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents "Medieval Treasures From Munster Cathedral," through Aug. 14; "Native North America," through Dec. 4; "Ancient Andean Textiles," through Dec. 4; "Arts of Africa," through Dec. 18; "Martial Art of India," through Aug. 24; "Cycles of Life: The Four Seasons Tapestries," through Feb. 19; "The New Black Vanguard: Photography between Art and Fashion," through Sept. 11; "Japan's Floating World," through Oct. 2; "Creating Urgency: Modern and Contemporary Korean Art," through Oct. 23; FRONT International 2022 — "Oh, Gods of Dust and Rainbows," through Oct. 2; "Escaping to a Better World: Eccentrics and Immortals in Chinese Art," through Nov. 6; "The Medieval Top Seller: The Book of Hours, Aug. 26 through July 30, 2023; "Text and Image in Southern Asia," Aug. 26 through March 5; "Modernism: The Keithley Collection," Sept. 11 through Jan. 8. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Fairmount Center for the Arts: 8400 Road, Russell Township, presents the 46th annual Fairmount Art Exhibition, showcasing the talents of Northeast Ohio's artists by highlighting works in a variety of media, Aug. 8 through 27 (closing reception 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27). Call 440-338-3171 or visit fairmountcenter.org.
FRONT International 2022 — Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art: featuring work by more than 100 artists at more than 30 sites across Cleveland, Akron and Oberlin, runs through Oct. 2. Visit frontart.org.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents Lake Metroparks' annual amateur photo contest and show, featuring photos taken outdoors in Lake County, through July 31. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/penitentiary-glen-reservation.
Sculpture Center: 1834 E. 123rd St., Cleveland, presents "Abigail DeVille: The Dream Keeper," through Oct. 2, Call 216-229-6527 or visit sculpturecenter.org.
Children's entertainment
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents "Blue's Clues & You! Live on Stage," 2 p.m. Oct. 15 . Visit AkronCivic.com.
Comedy
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Comedy Bang Bang starring Scott Aukerman, Aug. 26. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Cleveland Improv: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Bill Bellamy, July 29 through 31; JJ Williamson, Aug. 5 and 6; Che Durena, Aug. 11; Damon Wayans, Aug. 12 through 14; Capone, Aug. 19 through 21. Call 216-696-4677 or visit ClevelandImprov.com.
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents Steve Rannazzisi, July 28 through 30; Preacher Lawson, Aug. 5; Christina P., Aug. 12 and 13; Doug Stanhope, Aug. 28; Dave Attell, Sept. 2 through 4; John Caparulo, Sept. 8 through 10; Josh Wolf, Sept. 15 through 17; Matteo Lane, Sept. 23 and 24. Call 216-736-4242 or visit pickwickandfrolic.com.
Lorain Palace Theater: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents The Edwards Twins, Sept. 25. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Aug. 12 (two shows). Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Kurtis Conner, Sept. 8; Mike Birbiglia, Sept. 24. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents John Mulaney, Sept. 23. Call 888-894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Dance
Cleveland Ballet: presents "Swans on the Lake," Aug. 27 at Waterwood Estate in Vermilion; "Swan Lake," Oct. 21 and 22 at Playhouse Square's Connor Palace; "The Nutcracker," Dec. 15 through 18 at Playhouse Square's Connor Palace; "Serenade" and "Spring Collection," April 21 and 22, 2023 at Playhouse Square's Connor Palace. Visit Clevelandballet.com.
Verb Ballets Center for Dance: 3558 Lee Road, Shaker Heights, presents performances at 8:45 p.m. July 29 and 30 at Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival, Forest Lodge Park, 260 Greenwood Ave., Akron; a performance at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at Lakeside Chautauqua, 119 W. Third St., Lakeside Marblehead; a performance at 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at Arts in August, Lincoln Park, West 14th and Starkweather, Cleveland. Call 216-397-3757 or visit verballets.org.
Film
Cinema at the Square: a film series at Playhouse Square's Connor Palace in Cleveland, presents "The Princess Bride, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4; "Batman," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5; "Show White and the Seven Dwarfs," 2 p.m. Aug. 6; "The Godfather," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6; "Independence Day," 2 p.m. Aug. 7; "Goonies," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11; "Now, Voyager," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12; "Beauty and the Beast," 2 p.m. Aug. 13; "The Bodyguard," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13; "The Sound of Music," 2 p.m. Aug. 14; "Men in Black," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18; "Paris Blues," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19; "The Parent Trap," 2 p.m. Aug. 20; "Stand By Me," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20; "The Sandlot," 2 p.m. Aug. 21. Call 216-241-6000 or visit playhousesquare.org/cinema.
Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque: 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents "In Front of Your Face," 7 p.m. July 29; "Robocop" (director's cut of 1987 version), 8:45 p.m. July 29; "Man on the Flying Trapeze," 5 p.m. July 30 and 6:30 p.m. July 31; "The Clock," 6:30 p.m. July 30 and 4:15 p.m. July 31; "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," 8:20 p.m. July 30 and 8 p.m. July 31. Call 216-421-7450 or visit CIA.edu/Cinematheque.
Cleveland International Film Festival: presents CIFF47, March 22 through April 1 at Playhouse Square and April 10 through 17 online. Call 216-623-3456 or visit clevelandfilm.org.
Lorain Palace Theater: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents "King Fu Panda," 2 p.m. Aug. 6; "Steel Magnolias," 1 p.m. Aug. 7; "How to Train Your Dragon," 2 p.m. Aug. 20. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Music
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Clairo, July 30; Dashboard Confessional, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Aug. 5; Hanson, Aug. 6; Joyce Manor, Citizen, Aug. 8; Here & There Festival featuring Courtney Barnett, Lucy Dacus, Quinn Christopherson, Aug. 10; Sub:Luminal, featuring TroyBoi, 1788-L, DJ EV, Aug. 13; The Shins, Sept. 2; Idles, Sept. 9; Arlo Parks, Sept. 17; In This Moment with Nothing More, Sleep Token & Cherry Bombs, Sept. 21; Alec Benjamin, Sept. 22; Highly Suspect, Sept. 27; Denzel Curry, AG Club, redveil, Sept. 30; Giveon, Oct. 5; KennyHoopla, Oct. 6; Lost Dog Street Band, Oct. 7; Within Temptation, Oct. 8; Hippo Campus, CHAI, Oct. 11; King Princess, St. Panther, Oct. 12; Michael Schenker 50th anniversary with Eric Martin, Images of Eden, Oct. 15; Awolnation, Badflower, Oct. 19; The Dollop, Oct. 21; Marcus King, Oct. 23; Daniel Howell, Nov. 2;Cannibal Corpse, Dark Funeral, Immolation, Nov. 8; W.A.S.P., I Prevail, Pierce the Veil, Fit for a King, Stand Atlantic, Nov. 11; Armored Saint, Nov. 12; Mac DeMarco, Nov. 17; Streetlight Manifesto, Nov. 20; Foals, Dec. 11. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents Home Free, Erin Kinsey, Oct. 28; The Sixties Show, Nov. 5; Straight No Chaser, Dec. 22. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Apollo's Fire, The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra: presents "Lift Ev'ry Voice: A Celebration of Brotherhood & Sisterhood," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at Arlington Church of God, Akron — 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at Avon Lake United Church of Christ — 7 p.m. Aug. 7 at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights. Call 216-320-0012 or 800-314-2535, or visit apollosfire.org.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Spider Gang, July 30; Waylong Payne, July 31; The Regrettes, Aug. 3; boy pablo, Aug. 4; Wavves, YOYO, Smut, Aug. 5; California Speedbag, David Loy & the Ramrods, Aug. 5; Spaceface, Aug. 7; GA-20, Aug. 10; Carver Commodore, Aug. 11 "A Gathering of Voices," featuring Mike Younger & the Tennessee Treehuggers, Aug. 12; Al Olender, Aug. 13; Jack Broadbent, Aug. 15; A Giant Dog, Mourning [A] BLKstar, Suitor, Aug. 16; The Aristocrats, Aug. 17; Sun Dried Vibes, Rockport, Lake Irie, Aug. 25; Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle, Aug. 26; Waltzer, Aug. 29; Linda Gail Lewis, Aug. 30; Cass McCombs, Sept. 7; DEVOtional 2022, Sept. 16 and 17; glaive, aidn, Sept. 20; David Wax Museum (Duo), Sept. 21; Brown Eyed Women (all-female Grateful Dead tribute), Sept. 24; The Wailers, Sept. 29; SALES, Sept. 30; Miss May I, Oct. 1; The Contortionists, River of Nihil, Oct. 2; Southern Culture on the Skids, Oct. 7; The Black Angels, The Vacant Lots, Oct. 9; They Might Be Giants, Oct. 11 and 12 (sold-out); Babe Rainbow, 70s Tuberide, Oct. 16; Dead Boys, The Briefs, Suzi Moon, Oct. 18; William Elliot Whitmore, Oct. 21; KBong, Johnny Cosmic, Dubbest, Nov. 4; Chloe Moriondo, Dreamer Isioma, Nov. 17. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.
Blossom Music Center: 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents Gov't Mule, July 29; Phish, Aug. 2; Rob Zombie, Mudvayne, Static-X, Powerman 5000, Aug. 3; Incubus, Sublime, Rome, Aug. 9; Korn, Evanescence, Aug. 23; Pitbull, Iggy Azalea, Aug. 24; "Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert," Aug. 25; Wiz Khalifa, Logic, 24KGoldn, Aug. 30; Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Sept. 7. The Black Keys, Band of Horses, Early James, Sept. 9; $uicideboy$, Ski Mask the Slump God, Sept. 10; Tenacious D, Sept. 16; Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, Nitzer Ebb, Sept. 24 (sold out); Five Finger Death Punch, Megadeth, The HU, Oct. 4. Call 330-920-8040 or visit livemu.sc/2QcbKUb.
Blossom Music Festival: at Blossom Music Center, the summer home of The Cleveland Orchestra, presents "Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto," also featuring music by Bacewicz and Dvorak, 7 p.m. July 30; "Broadway Legends: Webber, Sondheim, Bernstein, and More," 7 p.m. July 31; "Grieg's Piano Concerto," also featuring Schmidt's Symphony No. 4, 7 p.m. Aug. 6; "Beethoven's Ninth," also featuring Wagner's Siegfried Idyll, 7 p.m. Aug. 7; "Trifonov Plays Rachmaninoff," featuring Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Opus 18, 7 p.m. Aug. 13; Movie Night Live — "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert," featuring a concert being played along to the movie, 7 p.m. Aug. 21 and 21, "Vivaldi's Four Seasons," a performance by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestr also featuring music Geminiani and Hailstork, 7 p.m. Aug. 27″ The Sound of Music," featuring the Blossom Festival Orchestra, 7 p.m. Sept. 3 and 4. Call 216-231-1111 or visit clevelandorchestra.com.
Cain Park: Goodnor and Superior, Cleveland Heights, presents Jim Brickman, Aug. 20. Call 216-371-3000, or visit cainpark.com.
CityMusic Cleveland: presents City Stages concerts at Transformer Station in Ohio City — Dobet Gnahore, Aug. 3 — Cimafunk, Aug. 10. Call 216-632-3572 or visit citymusiccleveland.org.
E.J. Thomas Hall: 198 Hill St., Akron, University of Akron, presents Vince Gill, Aug. 20. Visit uakron.edu/ej.
FirstEnergy Stadium — Home of the Cleveland Browns: 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, presents Machine Gun Kelly, Trippie Redd, Avril Lavigne, Travis Barker, Willow, 44Phantom, Aug. 13. Visit FirstEnergyStadium.com.
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents Foghat, Pat Travers Band, Aug. 11. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, presents Shamir, Creeping Charlie, July 29; IDK, July 30; The Grievance Club, Curtail, July 31; Electric Freak Show, Slow Mono, July 31; Gulfer, Runaway Brother, Mr. Princess, Aug. 2; Horsegirl, Dummy, Aug. 3; Kidd G, Aug. 4; Glam Gore: Nightgowns & Nightmares, Aug. 5; Holy F—, Aug. 6; City Morgue, SSGKobe, Aug. 7 and 8; Alexandra Kay, Aug. 9; Incantation, Goatwhore, Bewitcher, Aug. 10; The Beths, Rosie Tucker, Aug. 11; Devin the Dude, Duby Rodgers, Aug. 12; Lemur Fest 7 featuring Cousin Floyd and the Lonely Boyz, Aug. 13; nice., Teamonade, Drag Daze, Aug. 14; Master Sword, Lilieae, 88bit, Aug. 17; Lonnie Holley, Aug. 18; Beast Killer, Aug. 19; The Sonder Bombs, Biitchseat, John's Little Sister, Aug. 20; Built to Spill, Prism Bitch, Scrunchies, Aug. 23; . Call 216-321-5588 or visit grogshop.gs.
Holden Arboretum: 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, presents Concert in the Forest Series — Cleveland Wind Trio, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 — students from the Cleveland Institute of Music, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24. Visit holdenarb.org.
House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Scarface, Live Band Formaldehyde Funkmen, July 29; The Backseat Lovers, Over Under, July 30 (sold-out); BLXST, Aug. 1; Rhymin' N Stealin' (Beastie Boys tribute, DJ Sparky B, Aug. 5; BLXST, Audrey Nuna, Aug. 8; Back 2 School featuring Tricky Dick & The Cover-Ups, Old Skool, DJ Sparky B, Aug. 12; Femme It Forward featuring Jade Novah, Aug. 12; MATISYAHU, Aidan Laprete, Aug. 16; Paul Cauthen, Aug. 19; Grunge Night featuring Smells Like Nirvana, Dead Original, Grunge DNA, Aug. 20; AJ & The Woods, Aug. 20; Lem Carspm. Aug. 21; Teyana Taylor, Aug. 26; Diamond Dogs (David Bowie tribute), Gimme Sugar (Rolling Stones tribute), Calum Scott, Aug. 28; Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Sept. 1; Zoso, Sept. 3; The Score, Dreamers, Sept. 6; Gimme Gimme Disco — A Dance Party Inspired by ABBA, Sept. 10; Descendents, H2), Surfboadt, Sept. 11; Alexisonfire, Sept. 14; Gwar, Light the Norch, Nekrogoblikon, Sept. 15; Dirty Honey, Dorothy, Mac Saturn, Sept. 16; Apocalyptica, Leprous, Wheel, Sept. 18; Peach Pitt, Sept. 19; Movements, Angel Du$t, One Step Closer, Sept. 20; Old 97's, Vandoilers, Sept. 22; Pi'erre Bourne, Sept. 23; Sunny Day Real Estate, Sept 27; JOHNNYSWIM, Sept. 28; Foreign Air, Oct. 2; One OK Rock, You Me at Six, Fame on Fire, Oct. 7; Toadies, Oct. 13; Durry, Hummus Vacuum, Oct. 17; Barns Courtney, Oct. 17; Judah & The Lion, Oct. 18; Aesthetic Perfection, Josie Pace, genCab, Oct. 19; The Airborne Toxic Event, TATE, Oct. 21; Trivium, Khemmis, Whitechapel, Oct. 22; Chelsea Cutler, ayokay, Arden Jones, Oct. 29; Tegan and Sara, Toberlin, Nov. 4; Fun Lovin' Criminals, Nov. 11; Ali Gatie, Nov. 28; Max, Vincint, Dec. 2; Taylor Swift Night — Celebrating Taylor's Birthday Party, Dec. 17; Static-X, March 26; April 5. Visit houseofblues.com/Cleveland.
Jacobs Pavilion: Nautica Entertainment Complex, West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland, presents A Day to Remember, The Ghost Inside, Beartooth, July 29; Maze featuring Frankie Beverly & the Isley Brothers, July 30; Sad Summer Festival featuring Waterparks, Neck Deep, Mayday Parade, State Champs, Aug. 2; Malen Morris, Joy Oladokun, Aug. 5; Goo Goo Dolls, Blue October, Aug. 10; Dispatch, O.A.R., G. Love, Aug. 12, Aug. 12; LANY, Surfaces, Aug. 14 Rise Against, The Used, Senses Fail, Aug. 17; Alicia Keys, Aug. 19; Why Don't We, The Aces, JVKE, Aug. 30; Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Sept. 4; Motionless in White, Black Veil Brides, Ice Nine Kills, Sept. 7; Kevin Gates, Sept. 20; Bleachers, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sept. 21; Koe Wetzel, Sept. 22; Conan Gray, Sept. 24; Dustin Lynch, Sept. 30. Call 216-622-6557 or visit bit.ly/axs-jacobs.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Tinsley Ellis, July 30; The High Kings, Aug. 3; The Abrams, Aug. 4; Steep Canyon Rangers, Aug. 13; Al Stewart with The Empty Pockets, Aug. 17; The Wallflowers, Aug. 21; Hayes Carll, Sept. 3; Duane Betts, Sept. 8; The FIXX, Jill Sobule, Sept. 9; Jimmy Carter and J.C. Players, Joe Williams and Ron Pullman, Sept. 10; Al Di Meola, Sept. 11; Watkins Family Hour, Sept. 21; Steve Kimock & Friends, Sept. 23; Blues Traveler, Oct. 8; Jonah Koslen, Tommy Dobeck and Daniel Pecchio, presenting songs and stories from the first three Michael Stanley Band albums, Oct. 22; Martin Sexton, Oct. 23; Jim Messina, Oct. 25; Joe McLaughlin, Kris Allen, Oct. 27; Sophie B. Hawkins, Nov. 2; Tab Benoit, Nov. 3; Tim O'Brien with Jan Fabricius, Chris Smither, Nov. 4; John McCutcheon, Nov. 5; Lucy Kaplansky, Nov. 12. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
Lake View Cemetery Concert Series: at Lakeview Cemetery, 2316 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, with shows beginning at 4 p.m., presents Paul Kovac's Bog Grass Band (bluegrass/folk), Aug. 14 (rain date Aug. 21). Visit lakeviewcemetery.com.
Lakewood Alive: presents the Front Porch Concert Series, 7 p.m. on the front steps of Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave. — Ray Flanagan, July 29. Visit LakewoodAlive.org.
Legacy Live: a concert series at Legacy Village in Lyndhurst with performances on a stage near the lawn between Bar Louie and California Pizza Kitchen, presents ..................... call 216-382-3871 or visit Legacy-Village.com.
Les Delices: a group performing music from the French Baroque, presents "The Highland Lassie," 4 and 7 p.m. at Cleveland's Historic Dunham Tavern. Visit lesdelices.org.
Lorain Palace Theater: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents Led Zeppelin by Baldassarre, Sept. 30; Paradise (Meat Loaf tribute), Oct. 1; Stars of the Sixties, Oct. 21; Best of Times (Styx tribute), Oct. 28; Aaron Lewis, Oct. 29; "A Motown Christmas," a concert starring The Motortown All-Stars, a group featuring members and former members of The Miracles, The Contours and The Temptations, Nov. 18. 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 Fastball (national artist), Aug. 2; Livin' on a Bad Name (Bon Jovi tribute), Aug. 9; 20 Ride (Zac Brown Band tribute), Aug. 16; ZOSO (Led Zeppelin tribute), Aug. 23; Matchbox Twenty-Too (Matchbox 20 tribute), Aug. 30. Visit mentorrocks.info.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Earth, Wind & Fire, July 30; Men at Work, Aug. 24; Boy George & Culture Club, Sept. 16; Joe Satriani, Oct. 21; Chaka Khan, Nov. 5. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Moon Man's Landing: a festival featuring Kid Cudi, Playboi Carti, HAIM, Don Toliver and other performances, will be Sept. 17 on the West Bank of Cleveland's Flats. Visit moonmanslanding.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Revival (Allman Brothers tribute), July 29; Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, July 29; Swamps of Jersey (Bruce Springsteen tribute), July 30; Neil Zaza, July 30; Tablao Falmenco, Aug. 4; Dueling Pianos Night with Cleveland Keys, Aug. 5; Elton John Brunch with Tommy Lee Thompson, Aug. 7; The Prince Project (Prince tribute), Aug. 12; Prime Time Drag Bingo featuring Veranda L'Ni, Aug. 12; Curtis Salgado, Aug. 18; Sinatra Night, Aug. 19; '80s Night with The Sunrise Jones, Aug. 19; Late Nite Tropical Cleveland, Aug. 20; Jersey Beat Brunch, Aug. 21; Brass Metropolis (Chicago tribute), Aug. 27; Drag Brunch featuring Veranda L'Ni, Aug. 28; Kathleen Edwards, Aug. 28; Brooklyn Charmers (Steely Dan tribute), Sept. 1; Kris Lager Band, Sept. 1; Immersive Sound Listening Party: Pink Floyd ("Dark Side of the Moon + Wish You Were Here"), Sept. 2; Beatles Brunch with Revolution Pie, Sept. 4; Donna the Buffalo, Sept. 8; Carlos Jones & The P.L.U.S. Band, Sept. 9; Rumours by Rumours Brunch (Fleetwood Mac tribute), Sept. 11; Big Band Brunch with Dan Zola Orchestra, Sept. 11; Josh Rouse, Sept. 11; Neil Diamond Brunch featuring The Diamond Project, Sept. 18; Lucinda Williams and Her Band, Sept. 20; Walter Trout, Sept. 21; Stones Brunch with Gimme Sugar, Sept. 25; Immersive Sound Listening Party: Led Zeppelin ("Led Zeppelin IV" + "Houses of the HOly," Sept. 30; Broken Arrow (Neil Young tribute), Oct. 6; Majid Bekkas Gnawa Blues Band, Oct. 6; Rat Pack Night with Patrick Lynch, Oct. 7; Patsy Cline Brunch, Oct. 9; Unicorns & Polka Dots Kickoff Event, Oct. 9; Will Hoge & Dave Hause, Nov. 16; Tyrone Wells, Oct. 18; Stephen Kellog, Oct. 19; Carbon Leaf, Oct. 20; Immersive Sound Listening Party: The Beatles ("Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" + "Revolver"), Oct. 21; Bruce Katz Band, Oct. 23; Slaid Cleaves, Oct. 26; Grateful Dead Brunch with Sunshine Daydream, Oct. 30; EXTC, featuring XTC's Terry Chambers & Friends, Oct. 30; Dolly Parton Night with Rachel & The Beatnik Playboys, Nov. 4; Sean McCann of Great Big Sea, Nov. 6; OPUS 216, Nov. 18; Sinatra Night: Michael Sonata Farewell Show with The Dave Banks Big Band, Nov. 19; ESCAPE (Journey tribute), Nov. 26; God Save The Kinks! with Cats on Holiday, Nov. 26. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents Concerts and More at the Glen, an outdoor concert series, 7 p.m. July 29 and Aug. 4, 12 and 26. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/penitentiary-glen-reservation.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Straight No Chaser, Dec. 6. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Progressive Field: 2401 Ontario St, Cleveland, presents Elton John, July 30. Call 216-420-4487 or visit mlb.com/guardians/ballpark.
Quire Cleveland: presents "Carols for Quire XII: Angels and Shepherds," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Ourlady of Peach Chruch on Shaker Square, 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at St. John Cantius Church, in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood and 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at St. Paschal Baylon Church, Highland Heights; "Pater Noster: Our Father, 7:30 p.m. April 21 at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland, 8 p.m. April 22 at Chruch of St. Anselm in Chester Township, 4 p.m. April 23 at St. Christopher Church in Rocky River. Call 216-223-8854 or visit QuireClelveand.org.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Cleveland, presents Jimmy Eat World, Charly Bliss, Sept. 8. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit rockhall.com.
Rock Hall Live!: featuring ticketed concerts at 8 p.m. select Thursdays and Fridays at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's PNC Stage, presents Piano Days Show, July 29; MUNA, July 30; New Soft Shoe, Aug. 4; The Red Hands Family Freunion, Aug. 5; Elbow Room, Halie, Aug. 11; Blue Bonnets, Jane Lee Hooker, Aug. 12; Strange Notes, The Missed, Aug. 18; Guided by Voices, Aug. 19; Hello!3D, DLHR, Aug. 25. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit rockhall.com.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Z107.9 Summer Jam, featuring Lil Durk, Kokak Black, Blue, Aug. 26; Twenty One Pilots, Aug. 30; Post Malone, Sept. 27; Mary J. Blige, Ella Mai, Queen Jaija, Oct. 19; The Smashing Pumpkins, Jane's Addiction, Meg Myers, Oct. 29; Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, April 5. Call 888-894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Rockin' on the River: at Lorain's Black Water Landing, presents Queen Nation (Queen tribute), Invincible (Pat Benatar tribute), July 29; Shining Star (Earth, Wind & Fire tribute), Old Skool, Aug. 5; 7 Bridges (Eagles tribute), Revival ABB (Allman Brothers Band tribute), Aug. 12; 24K Magic! (Bruno Mars tribute), House Party (J Geils tribute), Aug. 19; ZOSO (Led Zeppelin tribute), The Michael Weber Show, Aug. 26; Disco Inferno, Monica Robins and The Whiskey Kings, Aug. 27; A Night of Music Royalty, featuring tributes to music icons including Michael Jackson, Beyonce and Prince, Sept. 2; Classic Stones Live (Rolling Stones tribute), Zoo Station (U2 tribute), Sept. 9; The Four Horsemen (Metallica tribute), Billy Morris & The Sunset Strip, Sept. 16. Visit rockinontheriver.com.
Tunes at the Lagoons: a concert series from the city of Mentor at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina, 8365 Harbor Drive, with shows running from 7 to 9 p.m., presents Wreck'n (country), July 29; Aftermath (1960s), Aug. 12; Back & Forth (Foo Fighters tribute), Aug. 26. Visit tunesatthelagoons.com.
Wolstein Center: 2000 Prospect Ave., presents The Killers, Oct. 7. Call 877-468-4946 or visit wolsteincenter.com.
Nightlife
Ferrante Winery and Ristorante: 5585 N. River Road W., Geneva, presents Tommy Hook, 5:30 p.m. July 29; Greg Greyson, 1 p.m. July 30; Uncharted Course, 5:30 p.m. July 30; Don Perry Duo, July 31; Uncharted Course, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 5; Tommy Hook, 1 p.m. Aug. 6; The Porch Rockers, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 6; Dennis Ford, 2 p.m. Aug. 7; Don Perry Duo, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 12; Greg Greyson, 1 p.m. Aug. 13; 4-Kings, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 13; bob Wick Music Solo, 2 p.m. Aug. 14; DeDe Daub, 5 p.m. Aug. 19; Jimmy Mrozek, 1 p.m. Aug. 20; Tommy Hook, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20; Uncharted Course, 2 p.m. Aug. 21; Jay Wonders, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 26; Mitch Larson, 1 p.m. Aug. 27; The O'Needers, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 27; Chuck Dirtri, 2 p.m. Aug. 28. Call 440-466-8466 or visit ferrantewinery.com.
Old Firehouse Winery: 5499 Lake Road E., Geneva-on-the-Lake, presents Island Days Reggae Fest, July 30; Blues, Burgers, Brews Festival, Aug. 13; Celtic Feis 2020, Aug. 27. Call 440-466-9300 or visit OldFirehouseWinery.com.
Parks
Holden Arboretum: 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, presents Mission Botanica, in which you can "explore the vast biodiversity in a bilingual, family-friendly adventure maze, that will feature highlighted plants and trees from the Arboretum's collection," through Sept. 5. Visit holdenarb.org.
Observatory Park: 10610 Clay St., Montville Township, presents outdoor movie nights, beginning as early as 8:30 p.m. — "Raya and the Last Dragon" (PG), Aug. 13. Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org.
West Woods Nature Center: 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township, presents Nature & Arts Fest — held in conjunction with Chardon Square Association's 41st annual Chardon Arts Festival on Chardon Square — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 7. Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Theater
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents "Something Rotten!," by John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick, through Aug. 7; "Buyer & Cellar," by Jonathan Tolins, Sept. 9 through Oct. 9 in Studio Theater; "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Play)," based on the book by Mark Haddon, Sept. 23 through Oct. 16 in Senney Theater; "Elf the Musical," Dec. 2 through 30 in Senney Theater; "Ghost the Musical," Feb. 10 through 26, 2023; "Noises Off," by Michael Frayn, March 24 through April 16, 2023, in Senney Theater; "Doubt: A Parable," by John Patrick Shanley, May 26 through June 25, 2023, in Studio Theater; "Once on This Island," with book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty," through Aug. 6, 2023, in Senney Theater. Call 216-521-2540, or visit beckcenter.org.
Broadway in Akron: a series at E.J. Thomas Hall in conjunction with Playhouse Square, presents Blue Man Group, Oct. 18 and 19; "Tootsie," Nov. 29 through 30; "My Fair Lady," March 14 and 15; "Jesus Christ Superstar," April 10 and 11. Call 330-253-2488 or visit broadwayinakron.com.
Cain Park: Superior Road between Lee and South Taylor roads, Cleveland Heights, presents "Sondheim on Sondheim," Aug. 4 through 14. Call 216-371-3000 or visit CainPark.com.
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre: 40 River St., Chagrin Falls, presents Disney's "Newsies," through Aug. 13. Call 440-247-8955 or visit CVLT.org.
Cleveland Play House: Performing at Playhouse Square, presents "American Mariachi," by José Cruz González, Sept. 17 through Oct. 9 in the Allen Theatre; "The Great Leap," by Lauren Yee, Oct. 29 through Nov. 20 in the Outcalt Theatre; "Light It Up!," by Jason Michael Webb and Lelund Durond Thompson, Dec. 2 through 22 in the Allen Theatre;"I'm Back Now," by Charly Evon Simpson, Feb. 4 through 26 in the Allen Theatre; Theater J's production of "Becoming Dr. Ruth," by Mark St. Germain, April 1 through 23 in the Outcalt Theatre; Ken Ludwig's "Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Mystery," April 29 through May 21 in the Allen Theatre. Call 216-241-6000 or visit clevelandplayhouse.com.
Cleveland Public Theatre: 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents "The Myth of Me," July 28 through Aug. 7 at various Northeast Ohio parks (final performance at CPT); Pandemonium 2022: "The Doors of Imagination," CPT's annual benefit and "theatrical spectacular," Sept 10; "Candlelight Hypothesis," directed and created by Raymond Bobgan and developed with Cleveland CORE Ensemble, Oct. 6 through 29 in the Gordon Square Theatre; "Breakout Session (or Frogorse)," written by Nikkole Salter, oct. 20 through Nov. 12 in the James Levin Theatre. Call 216-631-2727 or visit cptonline.org.
Cleveland Shakespeare Festival: presents "The Learned Ladies," with performances starting at 7 p.m. — Berea/Coe Lake Park; July 29, Downtown Cleveland/Public Square — July 30, Mentor/James A. Garfield Historic Site — July 31, Lorain/Black River Landing — Aug. 5, Euclid/Sims Park — Aug. 6, Tremont/Lincoln Park — Aug. 7, Lakeside/Lakeside Chautauqua )6 p.m. start). Visit cleveshakes.org or call 440-794-ICSF.
Dobama Theatre: 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, presents "The Thin Place," by Lucas Hanath, Oct. 7 through 30; "The Land of Oz" (world premiere), with book and music by George Brant, Dec. 2 through 31; "Stew," by Zora Howard," Jan. 27 through Feb. 19; "The Other Place," by Sharr White," March 10 through April 2; "What We Look Like," by J.J. Tindal, April 21 through May 14. Call 216-932-3396 or visit dobama.org.
Great Lakes Theater: at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, presents "Little Shop of Horrors, Sept. 16 through Oct. 9; "Romeo and Juliet," Oct. 21 through Nov. 6; "A Christmas Carol," Nov. 25 through Dec. 23; "Sense and Sensibility," Feb. 10 through March 5; "As You Like It," March 24 through April 8; "Ain't Misbehavin'," April 28 through May 21. Call 216-241-6000 or visit greatlakestheater.org.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents "Ain't Too Proud," through July 31; "Frozen," Aug. 11 through Sept. 11; "Les Miserables," Oct. 7 through 29; "Cats," Nov. 2 through 20; "Hamilton," Dec. 6 through Jan. 15; "Beetlejuice," Jan. 10 through 29; Hadestown," Jan. 31 through Feb. 19; "Tina — The Tina Turner Musical," April 25 through May 14; "Moulin Rouge! The Musical," through July 2, 2023; "Six the Musical," Aug. 8 through Sept. 19, 2023. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Porthouse Theatre: 3143 O'Neil Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents "West Side Story," July 29 through Aug. 14. Call 330-672-3884 or visit PorthouseTheatre.com.
Rabbit Run Theater: 5648 W. Chapel Road, Madison Township, presents "Disney's Newsies, the Musical," 7:30 p.m. July 29, 30 and 31 and Aug. 3, 4, 5 and 6. Call 440-428-7092 or visit RabbitRun.org.
Misc.
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Trash Taste Podcast, Sept. 28. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
AIA Cleveland Sandfest: featuring sand sculptures and volleyball, will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 6 at Edgewater Beach. Visit aiacleveland.com/sandfest.
Auburn Corners Summer Festivals: a presentation of Auburn Arts District featuring vendors, food trucks, live music and more, will be 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 at 17711 Ravenna Road, Chagrin Falls. Call 216-333-8803 or email events@clevelandart.com.
Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents Gourmets in the Garden, featuring bite-sized samples from area chefs, 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 25 and Sept. 15. Call 216-721-1600, or visit cbgarden.org.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, presents Asian Lantern Festival (with both walk-through and drive-through experiences offered), featuring large-scale illuminated lantern displays, live acrobatic performances and culturally inspired cuisine, through Aug. 21. Call 216-661-6500 or visit clemetzoo.com.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History: 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle, presents "100 Years of Discovery: A Museum's Past, Present & Future," through Sept.18. Call 216-231-1177 or 800-317-9155 or visit cmnh.org.
Cleveland National Air Show: featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, will be Sept. 3 through 5 at Burke Lakefront Airport. Call 216-781-0747 or visit ClevelandAirShow.com.
Fairport Harbor Lighthouse & Museum: 129 Second St., featuring navigational instruments, marine charts, handmade ship models and more, is open through Sept. 25. Call 440-354-4825, fairportharborlighthouse.org or email us at keeper@ fairportharborlighthouse.org.
The Fest: presented by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and featuring Christian musical acts and more, will be Aug. 7 at Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Visit TheFest.us.
Great Harvest Bread Co.: 9440 Mentor Ave, Mentor, presents its Christmas in July fundraiser, featuring holiday breads and goodies, through July 30. Call 440-205.8199 or visit GreatHarvestMentor.com.
Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents "Science of Rock N' Roll," through Sept. 5. Call 216-694-2000 or visit greatscience.com.
Lakewood Alive: presents Spooky Pooch Parade,12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Madison Park in Lakewood's Birdtown neighborhood'13th annual Lakewood Chocolate Walk, Oct. 27. Visit LakewoodAlive.org.
Legacy Village: 25001 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, presents Meet the Machines, an opportunity for children and families to touch and explore construction, emergency and service vehicles and more machines of all makes and sizes, noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 7. Call 216-382-3871 or visit Legacy-Village.com.
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage: 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood, presents "Chagall for Children," which explores the work of one of "the best-known and most-loved artists of the twentieth century, Marc Chagall," through Aug. 28. Call 216-593-0575 or visit MaltzJewishMuseum.org.
Mentor: presents CityFest Parade, 10 a.m. Aug. 20, beginning at Shore Middle School, 5730 Hopkins Road, heading south on Hopkins Road to Center Street, east on Civic Center Boulevard and concluding at Mentor Civic Center Park, 8500 Munson Road. Visit CityofMentor.com.
Mentor Cruise-In: featuring upwards of 800 classic cars and trucks, will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug 13 at the Mentor Civic Center Complex, 8500 Civic Center Blvd. Visit MentorCruiseIn.com or call 440-974-5735.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents psychic medium Matt Fraser, Oct. 27; Shangela, Oct. 28. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Science Cafe Cleveland — Beer, Wine, and Bourbon: Adventures in Flatland and Why Interfacial Science Matters, Aug. 10; Murder Mystery Dinner Party — "Five Card DRAW!! The Smell of Gunsmoke," presented by Get away with Murder Inc., Aug. 20; Cle Rocks Presents .... Michael Stanley's Record-Setting Blossom Concerts, Aug. 25; Robert Fripp and David Singleton, Oct. 5. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Cleveland, presents "The Beatles: Get Back to Let It Be," curated by the Rock Hall and meant as an immersive complement to Peter Jackson's docuseries "The Beatles Get Back," through March 2023. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit rockhall.com.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Jurassic World Live Tour, Oct. 7 through 9. Call 888-894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Steele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub: 348 Mentor Ave. Painesville, presents Public Guided Tours, Sept. 22, and Oct. 25; Spooky Stories by The Haunted Housewifes, Oct. 26. Call 440-639-7948 or visit SteeleMansion.com.
Tower City Center: 230 W. Huron Road, Cleveland, presents a carnival featuring magic shows, games, balloon twisters, face painting, a fortune teller and concessions, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 30 in the new Skylight Park. Visit TowerCityCenter.com
