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; “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.
Cain Park: Superior Road between Lee and South Taylor roads, Cleveland Heights, presents “The Ends of the Earth … Lead You Home,” through July 21 in the Feinberg Art Gallery. Call 216-371-3000 or visit CainPark.com.
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 “Shinto: Discovery of the Divine in Japenese Art,” through June 30; “A Lasting Impression: Gifts of the Print Club of Cleveland,” through Sept. 22; “Cai Guo-Qiang: Cuyahoga River Lighting,” through Sept. 22; “Water: Edward Burtynsky,” 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,” through Aug. 4. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com.
Sculpture Center: 1834 E. 123rd St., Cleveland, presents “After the Pedestal,” the 12th exhibitonof small sculpture from the region, through April 5. Call 216-229-6527 or visit www.sculpturecenter.org.
Auditions
Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra: will hold auditions for the 2019-20 concert season. There are openings for all strings sections and percussion, as well as for substitute players for other woodwind and brass instruments. Auditions will be by mid-July. Call 216-262-2408 or email Victor.Liva@gmail.com to arrange an audition time.
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.
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents 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 The Try Guys, June 30; Rhea Butcher, July 7; “Tifany Jenkins: This Show Is Awkward AF,” July 12; Patton Oswalt, July 13; Daniel Sloss, July 28; Pat McGann, Sept. 28; Kathleen Madigan, Sept. 28; Vicki Barbolak, Nov. 17. Call 216-241-6000, or visit www.playhousesquare.com.
Wolstein Center: 2000 Prospect Ave., presents Joe Rogan, Oct. 26. Call 216-687-2000 or visit www.csuohio.edu/wolsteincenter.
Concerts
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents an evening with Dawes, June 24; August Burns Red, Silverstein, Silent Planet, June 27; New Years Day, Savage After Midnight, June 29; 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; Common, Aug. 9; 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; Matt and Kim, Oct. 17; 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 School of Rock, The Jazz Band, Rejects, The Killer B’z, June 21; 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; The Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling, July 5; 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; Jake La Botz, July 15; The Marias, July 16; Combo Chimbita, July 17; The Soul Rebels, July 18; The Lighthouse and the Whaler, July 18; Alex Williams, July 19; Juice, July 19; Case Barge Unknownphrazes, July 20; Beachland Midsummer Flea — Indoor and Outdoor, July 20; “Cosmic Honky Tonk Revue,” featuring Chuck Mead & The Grassy Knoll Boys, Jim Lauderdale, Jason Ringenberg, July 21; OK MAYDAY, Uptight Sugar, July 23; The Lighthouse and the Whaler, July 25; Oginalii, July 21; Ben Vaughn, Dan Montgomery, July 22; Planet Booty, July 24; The Aristocrats, Travis Larson Band, July 25; Snail Mail, Stella Donnelly, July 26; DEVOtional 2019, July 26; 3rd World Leader, Something Involving a Monkey, The Rick Ray Band, July 27; DEVOtional 2019, July 27; Billy Don Burns, GS Harper, July 28; Summer Salt, Dante Elephante, Motel Radio, July 28; Part Time, Gary Wilson, July 29; Illiterate Light, July 30; SOWFLO, July 31; The Lighthouse and the Whaler, Aug. 1; Stick Men (featuring members of King Crimson), Aug. 4; Dirty Streets, Aug. 5; Austin Lucas, Aug. 7; Dead Letter Office (REM tribute), Aug. 8Jared & The Mill, Aug. 8; Laundry Day, Aug. 11; The Bird & The Bee, Aug. 13; The Iguanas, Aug. 14; Samantha Fish, Jontavious Willis, Aug. 15; Robert Earl Keen, Aug. 20; Black Taffy, Metavari, Aug. 20; Fruition, The Mighty Pines, Aug. 21; Jack Broadbent, Aug. 21; The Accidentals, Aug. 22; An Evening with The Insiders (Tom Petty tribute), Aug. 29; Mac Sabbath, Okilly Dokilly, Playboy Manbaby, Aug. 29; BoomBox, Sept. 6; The Roosevelts, Sept. 7; T-Rextasy, Sept. 8; Twin Peaks, Sept. 13; 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; Chris Pureka, 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, Dark Water Rebellion, Oct. 6; Soul to Soul with Bill Toms & Hard Rain and Billy Price Band, Oct. 19; That 1 Guy, Oct. 22; Los Straitjackets, Oct. 24; Mike Doughty Play’s Soul Coughing’s “Ruby Vroom,” The Ghost of Mr. Oberon, Oct. 25; Iya Terra, Oct. 30; Rasputina, Oct. 31; Kishi Bashi, Nov. 7; Ripe, Nov. 9; Briston Maroney, Nov. 21; 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 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 Dionne Warwick, June 22; Prognation, June 23 88Bit, June 25; 41st annual Workmen’s Circle Yiddish Concer, featuring Dudu Fisher, June 30; 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; Trey Anastasio, Oct. 23. 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 Beach Park, 16301 Lake Shore Blvd., Cleveland, presents 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.
Edgewater LIVE: a concert series by Cleveland Metroparks with shows 6 to 9 p.m. at Edgewater Park on Cleveland’s West Side, presents Recess (pop/rock), June 27; The Benjaminz (R&B/Motown), July 11; Disco Inferno (disco/funk), July 18; The Cover Ups (1990s/dance party), July 25; The Prince Project Band (Prince tribute), Aug. 1; Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band (reggae), Aug. 15. 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 Sodown, Bypass Circuit, Retox, June 21; Lucy Spraggan, Mimi Arden, Rachel Shortt, 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 The Doors of Chicago (Doors tribute), June 22; Advanced Placement Tour featuring Bloxx, Hambree, Warbly Jets, June 24; Leela James, June 24; Chon, DOMi, JD Beck, June 25; Car Seat Headrest, Naked Giants, June 26; Mir Fontana, June 26; The Midnight, June 27; The Purple Madness (Prince tribute), June 29; Ziggy Alberts, June 30; Amberlin, July 3; O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, July 11; Wanted (Bon Jovie tribute), Theatre of Crue (Motley Crue tribute), July 12; 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; The Struts, Sept. 15; Berlin, Sept. 22; Todrick, Nov. 4; X Ambassadors, Nov. 5; Conan Gray, Nov. 9; Aaron Lewis, Ben Danaher Nov. 21; 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 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. 4; Kasey 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 Over the Rhine, June 21; Gary Lewis & The Playboys, June 22; Duwayne Burnside, July 13; Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters, July 17; One Nation Under Groove, featuring George Clinton, Parliament-Funkadelic, Dumpstaphunk, Miss Velvet and the Blue Wolf, July 21; Joe Robinson, July 31; The Steeldrivers, Aug. 3; 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; Michael Kelsey, Sept. 21; Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Sept. 29; Kim Richey, Radney Foster, Oct. 4; Martha Davis & The Motels, Oct. 5; Rhiannon Giddens, Francesco Turrisi, Oct. 23; The Travelin’ McCourys, Oct. 24; Joshua Radin, The Weepies, Oct. 25; The Music of Cream, Oct. 27; A Tuba to Cuba: The Preservation Hall Jazz Band with Yusa and guests, Nov. 1; Asleep at the Wheel, The Quebe Sisters, Nov. 3. Call 330-677-5005 or visit 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 Abbey Rodeo (1960s music), June 25; Evolution (Eric Claption tribute), July 2; Hollywood Nights (Bob Seger tribute), July 9; Decadia, July 16; Country Redford, July 23; Satisfaction (Rolling Stones tribute), July 30; Billy Morris & Sunset Strip (1980s rock), Aug. 6; Queen Nation (Queen tribute), Aug. 13; Boy Band Review, 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 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; Rodney Carrington, July 27; 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; Styx, Oct. 10; George Thorogood and The Destroyers, Oct. 11; Toto, Oct. 13; Deep Purple, Oct. 16; Herb Alpert & Lani Hall, Oct. 20; Paul Anka, “Anka Sings Sinatra,” Nov. 1; Tony Orlando, Nov. 21. Call 330-908-7625 or visit hrrocksinonorthfieldpark.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents 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; Beatles Brunch featuring The Sunrise Jones, July 7; Tiffany Baumann Band, a concert benefit 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; Motown Divas Edition with Nitebridge, Aug. 2; Lucinda Williams, Aug. 8; 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; Kofi Baker’s Psychedelic Trip (Cream tribute), Aug. 29; JiMiller Band (Grateful Dead show), Aug. 31; Wally Bryson (The Raspberries), Chris Wintrip (Brimstone), Sept. 6; Les Filles de Illighadad, Sept. 11; 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; The Golden Gays NYC, Oct. 3. Call 216-242-1250 or visit www.musicboxcle.com.
Nighttown: 12387 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, presents Jackie Warren Trio, Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, June 21; Reggie Kelly, Davis Thomas Trio, June 22; Pete Cavano, Joe Hunter, June 23; Peter Asher, Jeremy Clyde, June 25 and 27; John Pizzarelli Trio, June 28 and 29; Diego Figueiredo, Jeff Hamilton Duo, June 30Ralph Lalame Quartet, Nicole Pasternak, July 5; Bernie Williams, July 6; Tim Lekan Quartet, July 6; Carol Leslie Quartet, July 12; Sam Hooper Group, July 13; “A Little Nighttown Chamber Music,” July 18; Bill Cunlife Octet plays Oliver Nelson, July 19; Shirley Cook & Myla Burton “Songbirds in Flight,” July 21; Sugar Mountain (Neil Young tribute), July 26 and 27; Jackie Warren, & Joshua Smith, July 30; Marion Meados, Aug. 2 and 3; Jeremy Clyde, Aug. 15 (moved from May 30); Debi Lewin “Future Broadway,” Aug. 23; Stanley Jordan, Aug. 24. Call 216-795-0550 or visit nighttowncleveland.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Johnny Mathis, Nov. 2; Mandy Patinkin, Jan. 11. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents The Black Keys, Modest Mouse, Sept. 30. Call 216-420-2200 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Tri-C JazzFest: presents 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
Cain Park: Goodnor and Superior, Cleveland Heights, presents Verb Ballet’s “Mowgli’s Jungle Adventures,” June 28. Call 216-371-3000, or visit www.cainpark.com.?
DANCECleveland: presents the third annual Summer Dance Festival, featuring performances by dance companies, a local dance student showcase, other events, free dance classes, a workshop series and a celebration of the National Day of Dance (July 27 at Playhouse Square), July 23 through Aug. 10. Visit dancecleveland.org or call 216-991-9000.
Film
Lakewood Public Library Auditorium: 15425 Detroit Ave., presents “Cold War Chronicles” series — “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 reception 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
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.
Cleveland Pops Orchestra: presents “Stompin’ at the Zoo,” a fundraiser concert featuring the Pops Ensemble, 4 p.m. July 28. Call 216-765-7677 or visit clevelandpops.com.
Hillcrest Concert Band: presents concerts at 7:30 p.m. July 4 at Lyndhurst Park, 1341 Parkview Drive; 7 p.m. July 7 on lawn at Notre Dame College, 4545 College Road, South Euclid; 7:30 p.m. July 16 on Lawn at Euclid Library, 631 E. 222nd St.; 7:30 p.m. July 23 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 5200 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst; 7:30 p.m. July 30 at Peace Lutheran Church, 3740 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at Bethany Covenant Church, 5120 Ridgebury Blvd., Lyndhurst. Visit hillcrestconcertband.org.
Lake View Cemetery: 12316 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents a series of concerts, starting at 4 p.m. — Sammy DeLeon, June 30 (rain date July 7); Mo’ Mojjo, July 14 (rain date TBD); Hugg’s Groove, July 28 (rain date Aug. 3); Red Light Roxy, Aug. 11 (rain date Aug. 18); Etiquette, Aug. 25 (rain date Sept. 1); Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Quintet with Evelyn Wright, Sept. 8 (rain date Sept. 15). Call 216-421-2665 or visit lakeviewcemetery.com.
Mercury Theatre Company: performing at Regina Auditorium, Notre Dame College, 1857 S. Green Road, South Euclid, presents. Call 216-771-5862 or visit www.mercurysummerstock.com.
Stocker Arts Center At Lorain Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents the Jazz Ambassadors of the U.S. Army Field Band, the official touring jazz orchestra of the United States Army, in “The Greatest Generation,” 7 p.m. July 8 in the Hoke Theatre. Call 440-366-4040 or visit StockerArtsCenter.com.
TrueNorth Cultural Arts: 739-1 Moore Road, Avon Lake, presents a patriotic concert featuring the TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra, as well as Irish musician anddancer Brian Bigley, 7 p.m. June 22 at Avon United Methodist Church, 37711 Detroit Road. Call 440-724-7189 or visit www.TNCArts.org.
Word of Grace Church: 9021 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, presents the African Children’s Choir, performing the program “Just as I Am,” 10:30 a.m. July 7. Call 440-729-7006.
Parks
Big Creek Park: 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon, presents 28th annual Nature Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 4. Call 440-286-9516.
Penitentiary Glen Nature Center: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents Concerts and More at the Glen (starting at 7 p.m., with programs lasting about 90 minutes, excpet for children’s programs, which will be an hour) — Mitch Larson (pop/rock/country), June 28; Resonanz Opera (opera), July 12; Storytime Puppet Theater: “Groovy Gardens,” July 18, Chardon Polka Band (polka with a colorful twist), July 26, Storytime Puppet Theater: “Wild Wetlands,” Aug. 8, The Kilroys (Irish), Aug. 16, Horsefeathers (acoustic rock/country), Aug. 30; Big Campout at Penitentiary Glen, 4 p.m. June 21 through noon June 23. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com.
Swine Creek Reservation: 16004 Hayes Road, Middlefield, presents Epic Firefly Adventure, 9 p.m. June 29. Call 440-286-9516.
Theater
Blank Canvas Theatre: 1305 W. 78th St., Suite 211, Cleveland, presents “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,” through June 30 30. Call 216-371-3000 or visit CainPark.com.
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre: 40 River St., Chagrin Falls, presents “10-10 Festival,” a biennial show of one-act plays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. select Sundays through July 13. 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 in the Allen Theater; “Antigone,” March 28 through April 19 in the Outcalt Theatre; “A Doll’s House, Part 2,” April 25 through May 17. Call 216-241-6000 or visit www.clevelandplayhouse.com.
Curtain 440: presents Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” 7:30 p.m. July 25 and 26 at Berkshire High School Visit Curtain440.com.
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,” through June 23. Call 440-951-7500 or visit www.fineartsassociation.org.
Lorain Palace Theater: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents “We Will Rock You,” a Queen-inspired musical, Nov. 20. Call 440-245-2323 or visit www.lorainpalace.com.
None Too Fragile Theater: 1835 Merriman Road #3, Akron, presents . 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.
Oberlin Summer Theater Festival: at Hall Auditorium, 67 N. Main St., presents “”Butterflies are Free,” June 21 through July 28 in Hall Auditorium; “Measure for Measure,” June 28 through July 27 in Wurtzel Theater; “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,” July 5 through 27 in Hall Auditorium; “The Underground Cabaret,” June 22 through July 27 in The Birenbaum jaz club at th Hotel at Oberlin. Call 440-775-8169, email ostf@oberlin.edu or visit Oberlin.edu/ostf.
Playhouse Square: Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, presents “Dear Evan Hansen,” through June 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 “A Chorus Line,” June 21 through July 6. Call 440-428-7092 or visit www.rabbitrunonline.org.
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Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “U Up?” podcast live, Aug. 16; 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.
Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society: 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, presents the opening of “Si Jolie! French Fashion in Cleveland,” 1 to 4 p.m. July 14 in the Hanna Gardens; 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 “Fossil Hunters: The Search for Our Past,” about the CMNH team hunting for fossils in a site in Ethiopia,” through Oct. 28; “Finding Lucy: Our First Steps in Discovery,” through Dec. 1. Call 216-231-1177, 800-317-9155, or visit www.cmnh.org.
Cleveland National Air Show: featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and F-35 Lightning II Demonstration, will be Aug. 31 through Sept. 12 at Burke Lakefront Airport. Visit ClevelandAirShow.com or call 216-781-0747.
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.
Common Room Theatre: presents “Pop-Cleveland!,” a show that’s half sketch comedy and half pub trivia, 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”Ohio Chautaqua,” through 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.
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers: presents Phenology Garden Tour — Nature’s Biological Calendar, 10 a.m. to noon June 22. Call 440-834-4656 or visit geauga.osu.edu.
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,” through Sept. 15. Call 440-946-4400 or visit holdenarb.org.
Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum: 1603 Walnut Blvd., Ashtabula, presents the opening of “FIGHTING for FREEDOM, Portraits of African American Civil War Soldiers and Their Stories,” noon to 5 p.m. June 23. Call 440-964-8168 or visit hubbardhouseugrrmuseum.org.
Lake Erie Shores & Islands: presents Pyrate Fest XI,featuring family-friendly fun during the day and nighttime pyrate parties, June 21 through 23. Visit ShoresandIslands.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, through Aug. 18. Call 216-593-0575 or visit www.MaltzJewishMuseum.org.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents “Watch What Crappens,” a podcast about Bravo shows, 7:30 p.m. July 25. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Music Festival: featuring Erin Burke, The Locke Boys and The Caliber Band, will be 6 p.m. July 20 at the chapel at Grand River Valley KOA, 6445 Ledge Road, Thompson. Call 440-298-1311 or visit facebook.com/ThompsonKOA.
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.
Oberlin Heritage Center: 73 1/2 S. Professor St., presents Vintage & Vintner: A Midsummer Soiree of Wine & History, 6 p.m. July 16 at Matus Winery, 15675 Gore Orphanage Road. Call 440-774-1700 or visit OberlinHeritageCenter.org.
Playhouse Square: Cleveland, presents “Welcome to Night Vale,” July 14; “MasterChef Junior Live!,” Oct. 5. Call 216-241-6000 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents “Jurassic World Live Tour,” Oct. 3 through 6. Call 888-894-9422 or visitrocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Strongsville Historic Village: 13305 Pearl Road, presents The Great Big Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 20 and 21. Call 440-572-0057 or visit StrongsvilleHistoricalSociety.
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.
Words and Wine Poetry Reading Series: presents an evening in which attendees are invited to bring and read three poems for the annual Favorite Poems’ Reading at the Steele Mansion, 348 Mentor Ave., Painesville. Call 440-579-5990 or email margiedelong@hotmail.com.
