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
Allen Memorial Art Museum: Oberlin College, 87 N. Main St., Oberlin, presents “The Body Is the Map: Approaches to Land in the Americas After 1960,” through June 23; “Nature and Nostalgia in Early 20th-Century Japanese Art,” through June 16; “Zao Wou-Ki: Prints in Context,” through June 30; “Art and Being in the Garden of Ryoan-ji,” through June 23. Call 440-775-8665 or visit oberlin.edu/amam.
Chagrin Arts: presents the work of the Cuyahoga Weavers Guild, through June 10 at the Wenk Gallery at Chagrin Arts, 88 N. Main St., Chagrin Falls. Call 440-247-9700 or visit ChagrinArts.org.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents “Color and Comfort: Swedish Modern Design,” through Feb. 9; “Gordon Parks: The New Tide, Early Work 1940-1950,” through June 9; “Shinto: Discovery of the Divine in Japenese Art,” through June 30; “A Lasting Impression: Gifts of the Print Club of Cleveland,” through Sept. 22; “Water: Edward Burtynsky,” June 8 through Sept. 22; “Medieval Monsters: Terrors, Aliens, Wonders,” July 7 through Oct. 13; “Ama: The Gathering Place,” Aug. 2 through Nov. 24; “Michelangelo: Mind of the Master,” Oct. 13 through Feb. 23; “Second Careers: Two Tributaries in African Art,” Oct. 20 through March 8. Call 216-421-7340 or visit www.clevelandart.org.
Penitentiary Glen Nature Center: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents the 33rd annual “Amateur Photography Contest and Show,” June 8 through Aug. 4. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com.
Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents LCCC Portfolio Exhibit, May 3 through 17 (reception 5 to 7 p.m. May 3). Call 440-366-4040 or visit www.StockerArtsCenter.com.
Children’s entertainment
Akron Civic Theater: 182 S. Main St., presents “Peppa Pig’s Adventure!,” Oct. 10. Call 330-253-2488 or visit www.AkronCivic.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents The Wiggles, Aug. 27; “Disney Junior Holiday Party! On Tour,” Nov. 26. Call 216-241-6000, or visit www.playhousesquare.com.
Comedy
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Bert Kreischer, Nov. 21 through 23. Visit www.clevelandagora.com.
Cleveland Improv: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Joe Torry, May 29 through June 2. Call 216-696-4677 or visit ClevelandImprov.com.
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents Brendan Schaub, May 30 through June 1; Bill Squire, June 2; Brad Wenzel, June 5; JF Haris, June 6 and 9; Joel McHale, June 7 and 8; Geoff Tate, June 12; Jeff Allen, June 13 through 16; Frank Caliendo, June 18;Jack Martina, June 19; Alonzo Bodden, June 20 through 23; Chris Franjola, June 26; Dan Soder, June 27 through 29. Call 216-736-4242 or visit pickwickandfrolic.com/shows/hilarities-4th-street-theatre.
Masonic Auditorium: 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, hosting shows presented by Live Nation, presents Norm Macdonald, Sept. 21; Brian Regan, Dec. 12. Visit LiveNation.com.
MGM Northfield Park (formerly Hard Rock Rocksino): 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Randy Rainbow, June 22; David Feherty, June 29; Colin Jost, July 13; Wayne Brady, Aug. 17; Ken Jeong, Sept. 13; Lewis Black, Oct. 5; Dane Cook, Oct. 18. Call 330-908-7625 or visit www.hrrocksinonorthfieldpark.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Rhea Butcher, July 7; “Tiffany Jenkins: This Show Is Awkward AF,” July 12; Patton Oswalt, July 13; Kathleen Madigan, Sept. 28. Call 216-241-6000, or visit www.playhousesquare.com.
Concerts
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Wu Tang Clan, June 2; Tech N9ne, June 6; an evening with Dawes, June 24; August Burns Red, Silverstein, Silent Planet, June 27; Lord Huron, Bully, July 15; The Growlers, July 23; Gregory Alan Isakov, July 30; Beach House, Aug. 6; $UICIDEBOY$, Denzel Curry, City Morgue, Aug. 7; Bad Religion, The Lawrence Arms, Aug. 10; The Raconteurs, Aug. 15; Glen Hansard, Sept. 7; The Starting Line, Sept. 13; Jenny Lewis, Sept. 17; Static-X, DevilDriver, DopeMac DeMarco, Sept. 26; Delain, Amorphis, Sept. 27; Quiet Riot — WMMS Halloween Bash, Oct. 19; Sebaton, HammerFall, Oct. 27; Gryffin, Nov. 2; Blue October, Nov. 16. Visit clevelandagora.com.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents Ray Lamontagne, Kacy & Clayton, Oct. 22; Incubus, Le Butcherettes, Nov. 9. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Morgan James, May 31; Habibi, May 31; Mason Jennings, June 1; Jon Spencer & The HITmakers, June 2; Matt Anderson, June 2; U.S. Girls, June 3; Buffalo Road, AJ & The Woods, Ben Gage, June 6; Circles Around the Sun, June 7; The Black Elm Band with Gene Schwartz and Dan McFadden, June 7; 15 60 75 (The Numbers Band), June 8; Revival ABB: An Evning With theMusic of the Allman Brothers Band, June 8; Leggy, Ophelias, Biitchseat, June 10; Charly Bliss, June 11; Dead Meadow, June 12; Blackfoot Gypsies, June 13; The Lemon Twigs, June 13; Rooney, June 14; Tank and the Bangas, Alfred Banks, June 15; pre/post Tank and the Bangas party with DJ Genna P, June 15 (in the tavern); Sons of F.U.N.K., The Cat’s Meow, June 16; Sizzy Rocket, Chloe MK, June 17; Taj Weekes, Adowa, June 18; Mystic Braves, June 19; Coco Montoya, June 20; Herzog, Fronteir Folk Nebraska, June 21; Myspace Emo Prom, June 22; Will Varley, June 22; Natural Velvet, June 23; Joey Harkum, June 25; Dan Stuart (of Green on Red) and Tom Heyman (of Go to Blazes), June 26; Delta Rae, June 27; FM-84, June 28; STIV DVD Release Party with Frank Secich, Lords of the Highway, Make It Stop, June 28; ITEM, NIIGHTS, Royal Beasts, June 29;Waterloo Arts Fest, June 29; Hannah Wicklund & The Steppin Stones, June 30; Grayling, Post Saga, Fair Weather Friend, July 1; Dumbstphunk, Collin Miller & The Brother Nature, July 3; Brimstone Coven, Vulgar Devils, The Stone Eye, July 6; Urban Pioneers, July 7; Heart Bones, Good Funk, July 11; Dave Alvin, Steve Forbert, July 12; “The Deep End,” featuring Bear Grillz, Zebbler Enccanti Experience, Bando, July 13; The Marias, July 16; Combo Chimbita, July 17;The Soul Rebels, July 18; Alex Williams, July 19; Juice, July 19; Case Barge Unknownphrazes, July 20; Planet Booty, July 24; The Aristocrats, Travis Larson Band, July 25; Snail Mail, Stella Donnelly, July 26; 3rd World Leader, Something Involving a Monkey, The Rick Ray Band, July 27; Billy Don Burns, GS Harper, July 28; Summer Salt, Dante Elephante, Motel Radio, July 28; Stick Men (featuring members of King Crimson), Aug. 4; Jared & The Mill, Aug. 8; Jack Broadbent, Aug. 21; The Accidentals, Aug. 22; An Evening with The Insiders (Tom Petty tribute), Aug. 29; Morgan Heritage, Jemere Morgan, Sept. 16; Supersuckers, The Hangmen, Sept. 16; Dave Hause & the Mermaid, Sept. 18; Frank Gambale Band featuring Dennis Chambers, Sept. 19; Band of Skulls, Sept. 20; Ward Davis, Charles Wesley Godwin, Sept. 21; The Blasters, Jack Fords, Sept. 24 (moved from May 21); Southern Culture on the Skids, Sept. 26; Igor and The Red Elvises, ark Water REbellion, Oct. 6; That 1 Guy, Oct. 22; The Pineaple Thief featuring Gavin Harrison, Nov. 29. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.
Blossom Music Center: 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents Zac Brown Band, June 14; Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, Tenille Townes, July 25; Hootie & the Blowfish, Barenaked Ladies, July 26; Wiz Khalifa, French Montana, Playboi Carti, July 30; Brad Paisely, Chris Lane, Riley Green, Aug. 2; Heart, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Elle King,” Aug. 4Carlos Santana, The Dobie Brothers, Aug. 7; Peter Frampton, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evning, Aug. 8; Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Carly Pearce, Dee Jay Silver, Aug. 9; Train, Goo Goo Dolls, Allen Stone, Aug. 14; Nelly, TLC and Flo Ride, Aug. 15; Korn, Alice in Chains,, Underoath, Aug. 16; Smashing Pumpkins, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, AFI, Aug. 19; Florida Georgia Line, Dan + Shay, Morgan Wallen, Aug. 23; The Who, Sept. 10; Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Jon Langson, Sept. 14; Rascal Flatts, Sept. 20 (rescheduled from Aug. 15). Call 330-920-8040 or visit www.blossommusic.com.
Cain Park: Goodnor and Superior, Cleveland Heights, presents Ani DiFranco, Lucy Wainwright Roche, June 13; The Robert Cray Band, Mark Cohn and The Blind Boys of Alabama, June 18; Dionne Warwick, June 22; Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, July 24; Air Supply, July 28; Judy Collins, Aug. 10; India.Arie, Aug. 15; Chris Botti, Aug. 16. Call 216-371-3000, or visit www.cainpark.com.?
Canton Palace Theatre: 605 Market Ave. N., presents Amy Grant, Sept. 26. Call 330-454-8172 or visit cantonpalacetheatre.org.
Euclid Beach LIVE: a concert series by Cleveland Metroparks with shows 6 to 9 p.m. at Euclid Aveach Park, 16301 Lake Shore Blvd., Cleveland, presents The Mourning Glory Band (classic rock), May 31; Aretifex (R&B, Motown), June 7; Rare Image (Motown), June 14; Sending up Songs of Praise (gospel), June 21; Kinsman Dazz Band All Stars With Just Charnise (R&B), June 28; Funkyard X (funk, R&B), July 12; Shout (top 40, R&B), July 19; Ras T Dubflex (reggae); Russell Thompson and The Free Agent Band (jazz), Aug. 2. Visit clevelandmetroparks.com.
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, 8 p.m. July 14. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., presents DSweepyheads, Visions, Oregon Space Trail of Doom, May 31; Lady Funk and The Gentlemen (Highland Heights of School of Rock Grad School), June 1; fundraiser for Saver Venues Cleveand: Boxed Win, Mom, Flipcoin, June 1Battle of the Sexes, June 2; Sticky Strange Messenger, Simply Shady, Unknownphrazes, June 5; Assault the Trades, Iron Bison, Vollstin, June 6; Hiss Golden Messenger, Anna St. Louis, June 7; Sweet Spirit, Part-Time Lover, June 8; Afton Showcase, June 9; Make Em Laugh Mondays, June 10; Ari Lennox (sold-out), June 11; Ghostemane (sold-out), June 12; Aaron Benjamin, C-Level, Rubix Groove, June 13; Ben Nichols & Oliver Peck, Austin Lucas, June 14; Helado Negro, June 15; Local H, In the Whale, Dodies, June 16; Teenage Bottlerocket, Ramona, Heart & Lung, June 18; 3, June 19; Gnash, Anna Clendening, Suitcase Runaway, June 20; Sodown, Bypass Circuit, Retox, June 21; Lucy Spraggan, Mimi Arden, RachelShortt, June 22; The Technicolors, Deal Casino, Kalaika, June 23; Dear Cleveland,Rom, TYC and Nathan Paul, June 24; Mykal Rose featuring Sly & Robbie, June 26; Glamgore Monthly Drag Show, June 27; Smoking Popes, The Ataris, The Beyonderers, June 28MC Chris, MellowXZACKT, Sankuro, June 29; Grumpy Plum, Punch Drunk, Tagalongs, June 30; Mudhoney, Kid Congo Powers, Pink MonkeyBirds; The Slackers, Oct. 16. Call 216-321-5588 or visit www.grogshop.gs.
House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Mod Sun, May 31; Rich the Kid, Quando Rando, Yung Bino, June 1; an evening with Art Alexakis of Everclear, Chris Collingwood of Fountains of Wayne, Max Collins of Eve 6 and John Wozniak of Marcy Playground, June 6; New Found Glory, Real Friends, The Early November, June 14; Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Indie Dance Night, June 15; Howard Jones, Men Without Hats, All Hail the Silence, June 16; KISS The Summer Hellow, featuring Avva Max, Ally Brook, In Real Life, June 18; Advanced Placement Tour featuring Bloxx, Hambree, Warbly Jets, June 24; SonReal, June 20; Leela James, June 24; Chon, DOMi, JD Beck, June 25; The Midnight, June 27; Ziggy Alberts, June 30; Car Seat Headrest, Naked Giants, June 20; Mir Fontana, June 26; The Purple Madness (Prince tribute), June 29; Amberlin, July 3; O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, July 11; Carly Rel Jepsen, July 14; Kurt Vile and The Violators, July 18; Belle and Sebastian, Men I Trust, July 19; Mystery Skulls, July 21; Guster, Mikaela Davis, July 26; HELLYEAH – A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF VINNIE PAUL, July 31; J.S. Ondara, July 31 (moved from May 21); Red Wanting Blue, Aug. 3; John Butler Trio+, Aug. 7; The Alarm, Modern English, Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel, Aug. 18; Bad Suns, Liily, Ultra Q; The Adicts, Aug. 22; Berlin, Sept. 22; Todrick, Nov. 4; X Ambassadors, Nov. 5; Lil Duval, Nov. 23. Call 216-241-5555 or visit hob.com/cleveland.
Jacobs Pavilion: Nautica Entertainment Complex, West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland, presents Greta Van Fleet, June 2; Vampire Weekend, June 14; Stone Soul Festival, staring Monica and Dru Hill, with Jagged Edge, June 21; O.A.R., American Authors and Huntertones, June 25; Third Eye Blind, Jimmy Eat World, Ra Ra Riot, July 2; Alice Cooper, July 14; Moe., Blues Traveler, G. Love, July 27; Jon Bellion, Aug. 3; Kidz Bop, Aug. 4; Judah & the Lion,Aug. 17; Papa Roach, Aug. 18; Why Don’t We, Aug. 28; Social Distortion, Flogging Milly, The Devil Makes Three, Sept. 4Kasey Musgraves, Sept. 6; ZZ Top, Cheap Trick, Sept. 21. Call 216-861-4080 or visit www.nauticaflats.com.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Al Stewart, May 31; Karla Bonoff, June 1; Kingfish, June 13; A.J. Croce Plays Croce, June 15; Darrell Scott, June 20; Over the Rhine, June 21; Gary Lewis & The Playboys, June 22; Duwayne Burnside, July 13; Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters, July 17; Joe Robinson, July 31; John Mayall, Aug. 6; Marc Broussard, Aug. 10; Bacon Brothers, Aug. 17; David Crosby & Friends, Aug. 20; Riders in the Sky, Aug. 22; Pat Metheny, Aug. 30; Vanilla Fudge, The Pat Travers Band, Sept. 5; POCO, Pure Prairie League, Sept. 6; Selecter, Sept. 16; Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Sept. 29; Kim Richey, Radney Foster, Oct. 4; Martha Davis & The Motels, Oct. 5; Rhiannon Giddens, Francesco Turrisi, Oct. 23; Joshua Radin, The Weepies, Oct. 25; Asleep at the Wheel, The Quebe Sisters, Nov. 3. Call 330-677-5005 or visit www.kentstage.org.
Lakewood Civic Auditorium: 11411 Franklin Blvd., presents Kirk Franklin, Koryn Hawthorne, Aug. 3; Double Vision Revisited, with Bob James, David Sanborn & Marcus Miller, featuring Larry Braggs and Billy Kilson, Aug. 17. Call 440-247-2722.
Lorain Palace Theater: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, June 22; Oak Ridge Boys, Aug. 17; Ricky Nelson Remembered, Sept. 7; Michael Stanley and The Resonators, Sept. 21; Six, Sept. 28; Stars of 60’s featuring Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone, Oct. 11. Call 440-245-2323 or visit www.lorainpalace.com.
Masonic Auditorium: 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, hosting concerts presented by Live Nation, presents Adam Ant, Sept. 14; Andrew Bird, Sept. 24; an evening with Steve Hackett, Oct. 2; Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, Oct. 26. Visit LiveNation.com.
Mentor Rocks concert series: with shows at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Mentor Civic Amphitheater, presents Dirty Deeds (AC/DC tribute), June 4; 7 Bridges (Eagles tribute), June 11; Desire (U2 tribute), June 18; Abbey Rodeo (1960s music), June 25; Evolution (Eric Claption tribute), July 2; Hollywood Nights (Bob Seger tribute), July 9; Grease (soundtrack tunes), July 16; TBA, July 23; Satisfaction (Rolling Stones tribute), July 30; Billy Morris & Sunset Strip (1980s rock), Aug. 6; Queen Nation (Queen tribute), Aug. 13; TBA, Aug. 20; The McCartney Years (Paul McCartney tribute), Aug. 27. Visit mentorrocks.info.
MGM Northfield Park (formerly Hard Rock Rocksino): 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Rob Thomas, May 31; The Scintas, June 1; ProgNation (classic prog-rock tribute), June 1; The FM Project (Steely Dan tribute), June 7; Collective Soul, Gin Blossoms, June 11; Buddy Guy, Samantha Fish, June 15; Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Toad the Wet Sprocket, June 16; Melissa Etheridge, June 18; Engelbert Humperdinck, June 20; Patti LaBelle, June 23; Killer Queen (Queen tribute), July 6; Diana Ross, “Diamond Diana: 75th Birthday — A Year of Celebration,” July 7; Loverboy, July 11; Queensryche, July 12; Leonid and Friends (Chicago tribute), July 18; Brian Culbertson, July 19; Terry Lee Goffee (Johnny Cash tribute), July 20; Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, Aug. 1; 3 Doors Down, Aug. 3; Chris Isaak, Aug. 8; Happy Together Tour 2019 starring The Turtles, Chuck Negron Formerly of Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett and The Union Gap, Aug. 11; Boys II Men, Aug. 18; Terry Fator, Aug. 22; The Australian Pink Floyd, Aug. 29; The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute to The Beatles, Aug. 31; King Crimson, Sept. 25; Eddie Money, Sept. 28; Toto, Oct. 13; Deep Purple, Oct. 16; Herb Alpert & Lani Hall, Oct. 20; Paul Anka, “Anka Sings Sinatra,” Nov. 1. Call 330-908-7625 or visit hrrocksinonorthfieldpark.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Hey Mavis, May 31; Bruce in the USA (Bruce Springsteen tribute), May 31; Todd Sharp, June 1; CSN&Y Brunch with Long Time Gone, June 2; Paul Gilbert, June 2; Roomful of Blues, June 7; Linda Ronstadt Brunch with Rachel and The Beatnik Playboys, June 9; Carlos Jones & P.L.U.S., June 9; Eric Roberson, June 12; BoDeans, June 13; Rock for Relief, a benefit for the Karen P. Nakon Breast Cancer Foundation, June 14; Joe Louis Walker, June 14; Terrapin Flyer (Grateful Dead tribute), June 18; Robyn Hitchco*ck, June 19; British Invasion Brunch featuring “Here Come the Brits by Nitebridge, June 23; Juliana Hatfield, June 23; “Wine Crime” podcast, June 24; Jimmie Vaughan, June 26; “The Great Love Debate” (dating and relationship podcast), June 27; Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials, June 29; Moving in Stereo Brunch (The Cars tribute), June 30; TUSK (Fleetwood Mac tribute), July 3; fireworks party with motown and more from Nitebridge and FM Project (Steely Dan tribute), July 4; Evil Ways (Santana tribute), July 5; Three Dog Night Brunch with Eli’s Coming, July 7; Tiffany Baumann Band, a concert bennefit for breast cancer research for Susan G. Komen, July 11; The Fabulous Thunderbirds, July 11; Carvin Jones Band, July 12; Louis Prima Jr., July 24; Dana Fuchs, July 26; Anne E. DeChant, July 27; Jimmy Buffett Brunch with Cheeseburgers in Paradise, July 28; Gee, Aug. 1; Beginnngs (Chicago tribute), Aug. 9; Vanessa Collier, Aug. 9; 15 60 75 The Numbers Band, Aug. 10; Neil Diamond Brunch with The Diamond Project, Aug. 11; Del McCoury Band, Aug. 15; The Smithereens with Marshall Crenshaw, Aug. 22; Jonah Koslen, Aug. 23; We Will Rock You Brunch with The Sunrise Jones, Aug. 25; JiMiller Band (Grateful Dead show), Aug. 31; Wally Bryson (The Raspberries), Chris Wintrip (Brimstone), Sept. 6; Rufus Wainwright, Sept. 15; The Choir, Sept. 20; Dweezil Zappa, Sept. 22; “‘Abbey Road’ 50th Anniversary Tribute” by The George Martins & Friends, Sept. 27 and 28. Call 216-242-1250 or visit www.musicboxcle.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents JoJo Siwa, June 11; Johnny Mathis, Nov. 2. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Remarkable Lake County: presents Darryl Worley, 7 p.m. June 15 at Mentor Civic Amphitheater. Visit MyLakeOH.com.
Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents The Black Keys, Modest Mouse, Sept. 30. Call 216-420-2200 or visit TheQArena.com.
Tri-C JazzFest: presents the “Flying Home” concert season, featuring former Tri-C students who perform jazz across the country – Walter Barnes, 6 p.m. June 3 at Karamu; the 40th annual Tri-C JazzFest, with ticketed concerts June 27 through 29 at Playhouse Square — Tower of Power, 7:45 p.m. June 27, Tribute to Tadd Dameron featuring Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and Dianne Reeves, 6 p.m. June 28, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, John Scofield Combo 66, 7:45 p.m. June 28, Jeff Hamilton Organ Trio, 10:15 p.m. June 28, Regina Carter and Xavier Davis, Helen Sung and Michela Marino Lerman, 1 p.m. June 29, Ernie Krivda’s Return to Swing City, Matthew Whitaker, 3:30 p.m. June 29, Tribute to Bobby Womack featuring Christian McBride, 6 p.m. June 29, Jazz Funk Soul, Sax to the Max, 7:45 p.m. June 29; Jamey Haddad’s Under One Sun, 10:15 p.m. June 29 — and free outdoor concerts on the plaza at Playhouse Square from 3 p.m. to midnight June 28 and 29. Visit tri-c.edu/jazzfest.
Wolstein Center: 2000 Prospect Ave., presents The Avett Brothers, Sept. 8; Logic, J.I.D and YBN Cordae, Nov. 12. Call 877-468-4946 or visit wolsteincenter.com.
Dance
Cleveland Public Theatre: 6415 Detroit Ave., presents Dance Works 2019 series, featuring numerous contemporary-dance events, through June 15 in CPT’s Gordon Square Theatre. Call 216-631-2727 or visit cptonline.org.
Film
Chagrin Documentary Film Festival: will be Oct. 2 through 6 at various locations. Call 440-247-1591 or visit www.chagrinfilmfest.org.
French Creek Theatre: Pijor Hall, located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center, Sheffield Village, presents. Call 440-949-5200, ext. 221 or visit metroparks.cc/theatre.php.
Great Lakes Science Center’s Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents the opening of “Apollo 11: First Steps Edition,” June 1. Call 216-621-2400, or visit GreatScience.com.
Lakewood Public Library Auditorium: 15425 Detroit Ave., presents “Cold War Chronicles” series — “From Russia With Love,” June 8, “The Spy Who Came in From the Cold,” Aug. 10. Call 216-226-8275 or visit lakewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Lorain Palace Theater: 617 Broadway, presents “Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am,” 7 p.m. June 28, with an opening recepton at 6 p.m., and 2 p.m. June 30, with a question-and-answer session with Johanna Giebelhaus, a producer of the film, following both showings. Call 440-245-2323 or visit www.lorainpalace.com.
Music
Apollo’s Fire, The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra: presents Countryside Concerts — “Far Beyond the Sea: Folk Ballads From the Old World,” 7:30 p.m. June 6 and 8 p.m. June 6 and 7 at Baroque Music Barn, Hunting Valley, 2 p.m. June 9 at Avon Lake UCC and 7:30 p.m. June 10 at The Bath Chruch, UCC. Call 216-320-0012 or 800-314-2535, or visit apollosfire.org.
Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist: East Ninth Street and Superior Avenue, Cleveland, presents . Call 216-771-6666, ext. 5510, or visit SaintJohnCathedral.com/concerts.
Cleveland Orchestra: performing at Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “The Star-Spangled Spectacular, a free family event, 9 p.m. Aug. 7 on Cleveland’s Mall Ba, 300 St. Clair Ave. Visit ClevelandOrchestra.com.
Legacy Village: Beachwood and Richmond roads, Lyndhurst, presents 29th annual Art in the Village with Craft Marketplace, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 1 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 2. Visit Legacy-Village.com.
Parks
Lake Metroparks Farmpark: 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents Railroads in the Parks, with the visitor center filled with operating model train layouts, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 1 and 2; Working Dog Weekend, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 8 and 9. Call 440-256-2158, 440-256-2122, 800-366-3276 or visit lakemetroparks.com.
Penitentiary Glen Nature Center: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents .Smokey Bear’s 75 Birthday Celebration, noon to 4 p.m. June. 2; Big Campout at Penitentiary Glen, 4 p.m. June 21 through noon June 23. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com.
Theater
Blank Canvas Theatre: 1305 W. 78th St., Suite 211, Cleveland, presents “Little Miss Sunshine: A Road Musical,” through June 1; “The Toxic Avenger,” July 12 through 27; “Lobby Hero,” Aug. 23 through Sept. 7; “The Who’s Tommy” (benefit concert), Sept. 13 and 14; “Evil Dead,” Oct. 18 through Nov. 2; “Yippee Ki-Yah Merry Christmas: A Die Hard Musical Parody,” Dec. 6 through 21. Call 440-941-0458 or visit BlankCanvasTheatre.com.
Broadway in Akron: a series at E.J. Thomas Hall in conjunction with Playhouse Square, presents “Fiddler on the Roof,” Oct. 15 and 16; “Beautiful — The Carole King Musical,” Nov. 18 and 19; “The Color Purple,” Feb. 11 and 12; “Waitress,” April 28 and 29. Call 330-253-2488 or visit broadwayinakron.com.
Cain Park: Superior Road between Lee and South Taylor roads, Cleveland Heights, presents “Ragtime,” June 13 through 30. Call 216-371-3000 or visit CainPark.com.
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre: 40 River St., Chagrin Falls, presents “The Ladies Foursome,” a comedy by Norm Foster, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays May 31 through June 15 and 2 p.m. June 9 and 16. Call 440-247-8955 or visit www.cvlt.org.
Cleveland Play House: Performing at Playhouse Square, presents “Into the Breeches!,” Sept. 14 through Oct. 6 in the Allen Theatre; “pipeline,” Oct. 12 through Nov. 3 in the Outcalt Theatre; “Every Brilliant Thing,” Nov. 23 through 22 in the Outcalt Theatre; “A Christmas Story,” Nov. 29, through Dec. 23 in the Allen Theatre; “CLUE, A New Comedy,” Jan. 25 through Feb. 23, 2020 in the Allen Theater; “Antigone,” March 28, 2020 through April 19 in the Outcalt Theatre; “A Doll’s House, Part 2,” April 25 through May 17, 2020. Call 216-241-6000 or visit www.clevelandplayhouse.com.
Cleveland Public Theatre: 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents “Central Concern,” a co-production with Ohio City Theatre Project conceived and directed by Pandora Robertson, through June 8. Call 216-631-2727 or visit www.cptonline.org.?
Dobama Theatre: 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, presents “33 1/3,” by Jay Turvey and Paul Sportelli, June 27 through July 14; “Stupid F**king Bird, by Aaron Posner, Sept. 6 through 29; “Wakey Wakey,” by Will Eno,” Oct. 18 through Nov. 10; “The Old Man and the Old Moon,” Dec. 6 through Jan. 5; “Skeleton Crew,” by Dominique Morisseau, Jan. 24 through Feb. 16; “Dance Nation,” by Clare Barron, March 6 through 29; “The Other Place,” by Sharr White, April 24 through May 24. Call 216-932-3396 or visit www.dobama.org.
Fine Arts Association: 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, presents “The Secret Garden,” June 7 through 23. Call 440-951-7500 or visit www.fineartsassociation.org.
French Creek Theatre: located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center, Sheffield Village, presents “Into the Woods,” May 31 through June 16 in French Creek’s Ewing Theatre. Call 440-949-5200, ext. 221 or visit metroparks.cc/theatre.php.
Great Lakes Theater: at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, presents “Million Dollar Quartet,” May 3 through 26. Call 216-241-6000 or visit www.greatlakestheater.org.
None Too Fragile Theater: 1835 Merriman Road #3, Akron, presents “Two,” by Jim Cartwright, through May 31. Call 330-962-5547 or email production@nonetoofragile.com.?North Olmsted’s Old Town Hall: 5186 Dover Center Road. Call 440-779-1284 for reservations.
Playhouse Square: Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, presents “Rock of Ages,” June 6; “Dear Evan Hansen,” June 11 through 30; “Come From Away,” July 9 through 28; “The Lion King,” Aug. 7 through Sept. 1. Call 216-241-6000 or visit www.playhousesquare.com.
Rabbit Run Theater: 5648 W. Chapel Road, Madison Township, presents “Forever Plaid,” May 31 to June 15. Call 440-428-7092 or visit www.rabbitrunonline.org.
Talespinner Children’s Theatre: 5209 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents “The Heartless Giant (A Tale of Norway)” by Joshua Brown, through June 2. Visit talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org or call 216-264-9680.
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Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Game Grumps Live — The Final Party, June 12; RuPaul’s Drag Race, Oct. 14. Visit www.clevelandagora.com.
Cain Park: Goodnor and Superior, Cleveland Heights, presents 42nd annual Cain Park ArtsFestival, July 12 through 14. Call 216-371-3000 or visit www.cainpark.com.
Chesterland Historical Village: 7800 Mayfield Road (Caves and Mayfield roads), presents Wool Hollow Fest, featuring the airing of the quilts, artists and crafters on the greens, Western Reserve Spinners & Weavers, hands-on-barn loom and more, 11 to 4 p.m. June 2. Call 440-840-0410.
Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society: 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, presents “Mad for Plaid,” through June 2; “Cleveland Goes Rad,” through June 2; History on Tap: Uncorked, 1 to 4 p.m. June 15; Euclid Beach Park Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 20. Visit wrhs.org.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, presents Asian Lantern Festival, 6:30 to 10 p.m. June 20 through July 28. Call 216-661-6500 or visit clemetzoo.com.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History: 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle, presents “Finding Lucy: Our First Steps in Discovery,” through Dec. 1. Call 216-231-1177, 800-317-9155, or visit www.cmnh.org.
Cleveland Public Library: presents the library’s 150th Anniversary Exhibition, “The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen,” through Nov. 30 in Brett Hall of the main library, 325 Superior Ave. Call 216-623-7039 or visit cpl.org.
Cleveland Shakespeare Festival: presents a night benefitting the 2019 season, featuring Shakespeare pub trivia, raffles, food and dessert samples from local restaurant and a cash bar featuring the Muse of Fire drink, 6 p.m. June 8 at Ensemble Theatre, 2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights. Visit cleveshakes.org or call 440-794-ICSF.
Common Room Theatre: presents “Pop-Cleveland!,” a show that’s half sketch comedy and half pub trivia, June 20 at Play! Arcade + Kitchen, 5900 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights, and June 27 and Aug. 25 at Forest City Brewery, 2135 Columbus Road, Cleveland. Call 216-714-3371 or visit commonroomtheatre.com.
Fairport Marine Museum and Lighthouse: 129 Second St., will be open for the season through Sept. 22 (1 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and all legal holidays, with special group tours by appointment only) – exhibits include navigation instruments, marine charts, paintings, langerns, lens, models of ships and other relics. Call 440-354-4825, email keeper@fairportharborlighthouse.org or visit fairportharborlighthouse.org.?
The Fest: presented by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and featuring performances by Casting Crowns, Tenth Avenue North, Matt Maher and more, will be Aug. 4 at Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Visit TheFest.us.
Geauga County Historical Society At Century Village Museum: on Burton Square, presents trunk sale, June 8; “Ohio Chautaqua,” June 18 hrough June 22; first Wine and Cheese Festival, July 6;47th annual Pioneer School, July 8 through 12; “Antique Power Exhibition,” July 26 through 28; Raccoon County Music Fest, Aug. 10; “Threads of War Brunch,” Sept. 11; Apple Butter Festival, Oct. 12 and 13; Lil Goblins Gathering, Oct. 29; “Back in Time Christmas,” Nov. 23 and 24; Christmas Craft Show, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Call 440-834-1492 or visit geaugahistorical.org.
Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents “Vroom! A Car Adventure,: exploring the science, technology, engineering and math tat makes them go, through Sept. 2. Call 216-694-2000 or visit www.greatscience.com.
Holden Arboretum: 9550 Sperry Road, Willoughby, presents “Woodland Express Garden Railroad Exhibit,” “a magical garden railroad featuring G-scale trains, vibrant plantings, and handcrafted architectural elements,” June 15 through Sept. 15. Call 440-946-4400 or visit holdenarb.org.
Indian Museum: Colonial Plaza, 7519 Mentor Ave., Suite A 112 (back of the plaza), presents a program with John and Marianne Washo, with traditional songs, drumming, dancing and information about the Ojibwa people, 2 p.m. June 9; the opening of exhibit about the people of the NorthCoast and Alaska, including masks, basets, beaded items a pair of Inuit sunglasses an and argillite box, June 9. Call 440-951-3813 or visit www.indianmuseumoflakecounty.org.
LaurelLive – Music With a Mission: a festival featuring headlines Hozier (first day) and Sheryl Crow (second day), will be June 8 and 9 at the Laurel School’s Butler Campus, 7420 Fairmount Road, Russell and Chester townships. Visit laurelive.com.
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage: 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood, presents The Everyday Heroes Activity Center, a summer installation for younger audiences with hhands-on activities, June 4 through Aug. 18. Call 216-593-0575 or visit www.MaltzJewishMuseum.org.
Oberlin Chalk Walk: featuring hundreds of sidewalk artists of all ages coloring the town, will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 22. (The rain date is June 23.) Visit oberlinchalkwalk.com.
Playhouse Square: Cleveland, presents “Family Feud Live! Celebrity Edition,” June 14; “Welcome to Night Vale,” July 14; “MasterChef Junior Live!,” Oct. 5. Call 216-241-6000 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.
Retro Invasion Weekend: a nostalgic pop-culture convention, will be 5 to 10 p.m. May 31, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 1 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 2 at DoubleTree Cleveland Westlake, 1100 Crocker Road. Visit retroinvasionweekend.com.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents “Jurassic World Live Tour,” Oct. 3 through 6. Call 888-894-9422 or visit www.theQarena.com.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens: 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, presents the 62nd annual Father’s Day Car Show, featuring unrestored cars from 1970 and earlier, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 16. Call 330-315-3287 or visit StanHywet.org.
Stocker Arts Center at Lorain Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents . Call 440-366-4040 or visit StockerArtsCenter.com.
Valley Art Center: 155 Bell St., Chagrin Falls, presents Art by the Falls, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 8 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 9 in Riverside Park. Call 440-247-7507 or visit www.valleyartcenter.org.
Weltzheimer/Johnson House: 534 Morgan St., Oberlin, designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, will be open to the public with tours at noon, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. June 2. Visit oberlin.edu/amam/flwright.html to reserve a timed ticket.
Willoughby ArtsFest: a presentation of the Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce and featuring more than 140 juried artists, live music, local food, wine tasting tent, kids studio and more, will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 20 in Downtown Willoughby. Visit WilloughbyArtsFest.com.
