Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to entertainment@morningjournal.com or entertainment@news-herald.com. You must include a phone number and/or web address for publication.
Art
Bill Pappas: has 27 photographs on display through Oct. 31 at the Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave. Email pappas@billpappas.com.
Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents, in collaboration with Cleveland gallery Deep Roots Experience, “The Nature of Healing With Deep Roots Experience,” a group art installation featuring work by more than 20 artists from Northeast Ohio focusing on trauma and mental health and utilizing green spaces, through May 18. Call 216-721-1600, or visit cbgarden.org.
Cleveland Institute of Art: 11610 Euclid Ave., presents “Healing Horizons,” a solo exhibition by CIApainting and drawing junior Audrey Magdics,” through July 6 in University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center’s Trudy Wiesenberger Gallery (Annex); “Shear Bliss,” a pop-up exhibition of wet- and needle-felted works that’s a collaboration between Lillian Gomez, a junior studying Sculpture + Expanded Media at the Cleveland Institute of Art, and Praxis Fiber Workshop, June 13 through 15 at Praxis, 15301 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. Call 216-421-7407 or visit CIA.edu/events.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents “Jewish Ceremonial Art from the Jewish Museum, New York,” through May 18; “From the Earth through Her Hands: African Ceramics,” through Sept. 25; “Arts of the Maghreb: North African Textiles and Jewelry,” through Oct. 12; “Kelli Connell: Pictures for Charis,” through May 25; “Shahzia Sikander: Collective Behavior,” through June 8; “Contemporary Calligraphy and Clay,” through June 15; “Landscapes by Arnold Chang: A Retrospective and Recent Acquisitions,” through Nov. 9; “Indian Painting of the 1500s: Continuities and Transformations,” through Jan. 11; “Reinstallation of Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan,” through Nov. 2; “Native North American Textiles and Works on Paper,” through Nov. 9; “Ancient Andean Textiles,” through Dec. 14; “Juxtaposition and Juncture in Korean Modern and Contemporary Art,” through April 1, 2026; “Karamu Artists Inc.: Printmaking, Race, and Community,” through Aug. 17; “Creation, Birth, and Rebirth,” through July 27; Gallery Talk: “Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” May 18 through Sept. 7; “Renaissance to Runway: The Enduring Italian Houses,” Nov. 9 through Feb. 26, 2026; “Refocusing Photography: China at the Millennium,” June 8 through Nov. 16; “Rose Iron Works: From Art Nouveau to Art Deco, July 6 through Oct. 19; “In Vino Veritas (In Wine, Truth),” Sept. 7 through Jan. 11; “Filippino Lippi and Rome,” Nov 21 through Feb. 22, 2026; “Expressively American: Printed Silks, 1927–1947,” Nov. 2, 2025 through Nov. 8, 2026; “Ann Hamilton: The Tactile Image,” Dec. 14 through March 29, 2026. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History: 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle, presents “Wildlife Photographer ofo the Year,” an exhibit on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, through Oct. 26. Call 216-231-1177 or 800-317-9155 or visit cmnh.org.
Euclid Art Association: presents “Spring Fine Art Show,” through May 31 at Fairmount Center for the Arts, 8400 Road, Russell Township. Visit EuclidArt.com.
JoAnn DePolo Studios and Gallery: Kensington Square 28719, Center Ridge Road, Westlake, presents “Visions Revealed,” featuring work by JoAnn DePolo, Dawn Hopkins and 18 other artists, through May 17. Call 440-320-0900 or visit JoAnnDePolo.net.
Kent State University Museum: 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent, presents “Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman: Dazzling Day and Night,” through July 28. Call 330-672-3450 or visit kent.edu/museum.
Museum of Contemporary Art (moCa) Cleveland: 11400 Euclid Ave., presents its Winter/Spring 2025 season, through June 1 — “Bootstrap Paradox,” an exhibition of work by British artist Harminder Judge that “explores themes of alchemy, spiritual processions, and the body’s transformation through death” | “A Hand in Nature,” an exhibition of work by Gala Porras-Kim that includes sculptures rendered with salt-saturated concrete and paintings created from slow drips of water drawing from the museum’s humidity and projections from light refractions — all of which “imagines what might be possible if natural forces and phenomena had the creative energy” | Birthing Beautiful Communities’ “Dear,” ”a heartfelt tribute to the strength, resilience, and beauty of Black motherhood and the community that supports it.” Call 216-421-8671 or visit mocacleveland.org.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents “Earth, Air, Fire & Water: Art & the Four Elements Spring Art Show,” through May 11. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/penitentiary-glen-reservation.
Sculpture Center: 12210 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Federico Cuatlacuatl, Sept. 12 through Nov. 8; Federico Cuatlacuatl, Sept. 12through Nov. 8; Joey Quinones, Nov. 21through Jan. 17. Call 216-229-6527 or visit sculpturecenter.org.
“UpCycle”: a new community sculputre contest and show presented by Garford Arts Fest, Elyria Arts Council and Elyria Bike Center that celebrates art and Earth Day — with pieces using repurposed materials and boasting “kinetic” features — and will be displayed at the Elyria Arts Council, 336 Broad St., through Lorain County Beautiful Day on May 17. Visit garfordartsfest.com/upcycle.
Comedy
Agora Theatre: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Andrew Dice Clay, Aug. 10. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents Louis CK, Aug. 22; Tom Segura, Sept. 6. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Tacarra Williams, May 9 through 11; Daphnique Springs, May 16 and 17; Dale Elliott Jr., May 22; Loni Love, May 30 and 31; Charleston White, June 1; Bill Bellamy, June 6 through 8; Sommore, June 13 through 15; Steve Hofstetter, June 19. Call 216-696-4677 or visit ClevelandFunnyBone.com.
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents Mark Normand, Sept. 5; Dusty Slay, Oct. 25. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents Nate Craig, May 9 and 10; Ms. Pat, May 9 through 11; Louis CK, May 13 and 14; Liz Blanc, May 14; Pete Correale, May 15 and 16; Joe List, May 15 through 17; Dave Landau, May 18; Rachel Scanlon, May 22; Ryan Hamilton, May 23 and 24; Curtis Cook, May 23 and 24; “Jokes on You,” May 25; “The Mike Polk Jr. Show,” May 30; Dustin Nickerson, June 2 through 14; Pete Lee, June 26 through 28; Jim Norton, June 20 and 21; Maurice Benard, July 14; Dave Smith, July 17 through 19; Cristina Mariani, July 18 and 19; Craig Conant, Aug. 1 and 2; Lavell Crawford, Aug. 8 through 10; Josh Johnson, Aug. 11; Ian Bagg, Aug. 14 through 16; James Austin Johnson, Aug. 21; Bobby Lee, Aug. 22 and 23; Josh Blue, Aug. 28 through 30; Preacher Lawson, Sept. 11 through 13; Sept. 18 through 20; Akaash Singh, Sept. 25 through 27; Pete Holmes, Oct. 9 through 11; Jay Pharaoh, Oct. 17 and 18; Kyle Kinane, Oct. 23 through 25; Kam Patterson, Oct. 30 through Nov. 1; Kelsey Cook, Nov. 6 through 8. Call 216-736-4242 or visit pickwickandfrolic.com.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents Jeff Allen, Nov.14. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Oct. 17. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Scott Thompson Is Buddy Cole in The Last Gloryhole,” May 21; Adam Ray is Dr. Phil Live,” June 6; Sarah Millican, June 7; Gabriel Rutledge, Sept. 12; Sheng Wang, Sept. 26; Jimmy Car, Oct. 11; John Crist, Oct. 18; John Mulaney, Oct. 24 (sold-out), 25 and 26. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rocket Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Matt Rife, Aug. 10; Nate Bargatze, Oct. 3 and 4. Call 888-894-9422 or visit RocketArena.com.
Dance
Cleveland Ballet: presents “Romeo & Juliet: Spring Fling Gala, May 9 at Gordon Green; “Romeo and Juliet,” May 16 and 17 at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre. Visit Clevelandballet.com.
Cleveland Public Theatre: 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents DanceWorks 2025, CPT’s annual showcase of contemporary dance — Ajayi Dance, “Again and Again and,” May 8 through 10 | “Common Threads,” a double bill featuring Christina Lindhout & Artists,” Our Knees Hurt” and Blissed Out Human Collective, “Unravel,” May 15 through 17. Call 216-631-2727 or visit cptonline.org.
Dancing Wheels: 3030 Euclid Ave. #100, Cleveland, presents “Rodeo Reimagined,” 8 p.m. June 14 at Cleveland Public Auditorium, 500 Lakeside Ave. E. Call 216-432-0306 or visit dancingwheels.org.
“NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet: a touring production featuring dancers from around the world, will be performed on Dec. 25 at Cleveland Music Hall. Visit Nutcracker.com.
Film
Agora Theatre: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” with an appearance by Nell Campbell, Oct. 9. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Chagrin Documentary Film Festival: at CDFF on the Triangle, 3 N. Franklin St. Chagrin Falls, presents “Kings of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones,” 7 p.m. May 14. Call 440-247-1591 or visit chagrinfilmfest.org.
Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque: 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Tall Tales” (Australia, UK, 2025, Jonathan Zawada), 6 p.m. May 8; “Herzog on 45” (West Germany 1974-1984), 7:30 p.m. May 8 and 6:30 p.m. May 11; “A Man and a Woman” (France, 1966, Claude Lelouch), 6:45 p.m. May 9 and 4 p.m. May 11; “The Encampments” (USA, 2025, Michael T. Workman, Kei Pritsker), 9 p.m. May 9 and 7 p.m. May 10; “Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets” (Japan, 1971, hūji Terayama), 8:45 p.m. May 10; “Rosetta” (Belgium, France, 1999, Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne), 2 p.m. May 11. Call 216-421-7450 or visit CIA.edu/Cinematheque.
Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents DOME Movies After Dark — “Titanic,” May 29. Call 216-694-2000 or visit greatscience.com.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents “Gangrene: The Dink Documentary,’ June 21. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents An Evening With John Cusack And Screening Of “Say Anything,” Sept. 3. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Music
Agora Theatre: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Ichiko Aoba, May 10; Insane Clown Posse, May 12; Amyl and The Sniffers, May 13; JPEGMAFIA, May 28; Smino, June 17; 311, July 7; Summer School 2025, July 13; The SawDoctors, July 18; flipturn, July 30; John Lodge (of The Moody Blues), Aug. 2; The Fray, Aug. 9; d4vd, Aug. 26; Streetlight Manifesto, Aug. 29; Tom Keifer, LA Guns, Sept. 5; 19cc, Sept. 9; PUP, Jeff Rosenstock, Sept. 10; Garbage, Sept. 12; Our Last Night, Sept. 20; Ray Lamontagne, Sept. 21; Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter, Oct. 3; Neko Case, Oct. 25; Ty Myers, Nov. 7; Jack’s Mannequin, Nov. 8; Jose Gonzalez, Nov. 19. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents Cocomelon: Sing Along Live!, June 17; Lake Street Dive, Penelope Road, Aug. 31; Elvis Costello & The Imposters With Charlie Sexton, Sept. 27; Travis Tritt, Oct. 4. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Apollo’s Fire, The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra: presents “¡HISPANIA!: A Voyage From Spain to the Americas” — tour send-off concert version with Sophia Burgos, 7:30 p.m. May 27 at The Bath Church (UCC) and 7:30 p.m. May 28 at Harness Chapel in University Circle, Cleveland; Countryside Concerts: “¡HISPANIA!: A Voyage From Sapin to the Americas,” 7:30 p.m. June 4 at Avon Lake United Church of Christ and 7:30 p.m. June 5, 6 and 7, 3:30 p.m. June 7 and 3 p.m. June 8 at Holden Arboretum in Kirtland. Call 216-320-0012 or 800-314-2535, or visit apollosfire.org.
Bash on the Bay: Bash on the Bay 8, a music fest on Aug. 13 and 14 featuring, among others, Luke Bryan, Ashley McBryde, Kin Faux (Aug. 13) and Sam Hunt, Russell Dickerson, Bret Michaels (Aug. 14) at Put-in-Bay Airport on South Bass Island. Visit bashonthebay.com.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Nefesh MountainAmigo The Devil (solo), Tele Novella, May 10; The Furious Bongos play Zappa, May 14; Chris Farren, Oceanator, May 15; Aaron Lee Tasjan, May 16; Craig Bell & the Dead Man’s Handle, Rival Suitor’ May 17; Asher Roth, May 20; David Graham & the Eskimo Brothers, May 23; The Dead Revival Band, May 24; Diesel Boy, Nerf Herder (co-headliners), May 25; New Constellations, June 5; Burn the Jukebox, June 7; Phillip-Michael Scales, June 7; Barely Dead, June 8; Fantastic Cat, June 9; Wussy, June 11; Kyle Smith, June 12; Dean Wareham, June 14; North Mississippi Allstars, June 18; Mikaela Davis, Lily Seabird, June 24; Darts, June 25; We Love Zappa 2 with Robert Martin, Scott Thunes, & Ray White, July 11; DJ Bless Tha Gawd, Vee the poet & Benji P goods, July 12; elijah, Downswing, July 12; Friendship x 2nd Grade, July 14; Matthew Good Band, July 15; Pelican, Porcelain, July 17; Mathias Lattin, July 18; New Bomb Turks, The Drowns, July 26; of Montreal, Bijoux Cone, July 30; An evening with BRONCHO, Aug. 12; Todd Carey, Sept. 11; WITCH, Sept. 17; Southern Culture on the Skids, Oct. 3. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.
Blossom Music Center: 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents Breaking Benjamin, Staind, May 19; Jason Aldean, Nate Smith, RaeLaynn, May 23; Sessanta V 2.0, featuring Primus, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle, May 25; Dave Matthews Band, May 30; Pierce the Veil, June 3; Mumford & Sons, June 18; James Taylor and His All-Star Band, Tiny Habits, June 24; Keith Urban, Chase Matthew, Alan Springsteen, June 27; Luke Bryan, Vincent Mason, Mae Estes, Cole Goodwin, July 11; Wiz Khalifa, Sean Paul, July 15; Pantera, July 20; Kesha, Scissor Sisters, July 28; Big Time Rush, July 29; Cyndi Lauper, Jake Wesley Rogers, July 30; Toto, Men at work, Christopher Cross, Aug. 8; The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World, New Found Glory, Aug. 13; Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts, Aug. 15; Styx, Kevin Cronin, Don Felder, Aug. 20; The Black Keys, Gary Glark, Aug. 22; Leon Bridges, Chley Crockett, Sept. 9; Lainey Wilson, Oct. 4. Call 330-920-8040 or visit livemu.sc/2QcbKUb.
Blossom Music Festival: at Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, the summer home of The Cleveland Orchestra, presents “Salute to America,” a “star-spangled celebration” by the Blossom Festival Band, along with fireworks (weather permitting), 8 p.m. July 3 and 4; “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (performance of John Williams’ score with movie), 7 p.m. July 5 and 6; “Carmina Burana,” with The Cleveland Orchestra Osmo Vänskä, conductor, Shelén Hughes, soprano, Reginald Mobley, countertenor, John Brancy, baritone, Blossom Festival Chorus and The Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus, 7 p.m. July 12; “Beethoven’s Violin Concerto,” with Petr Popelka, conductor, and Veronika Eberle, violin, and also featuring music by R. Schumann, 7 p.m. July 19; “Beethoven’s Pastoral,” with Jonathon Heyward, conductor, Jess Gillam, saxophone, and the Kent Blossom Chamber Orchestra, and also featuring music by Anna Clyne and Dvorak, 7 p.m. July 26; “An Evening With Cynthia Erivo,” with Edwin Outwater, conductor, 7 p.m. July 27 (preceded by fundraising event Blossom Summer Soirée); “Brahms & Liszt,” with Daniele Rustioni, conductor, and Alessio Bax, piano, and also featuring music by Wagner, 8 p.m. Aug. 2; a concert with Icelandic jazz singer, composer andproducers Laufey, Aug. 7; “Mahler’s Titan,” with Elim Chan, conductor, and Christiane Karg, soprano, and also featuring music by Ravel, 7 p.m. Aug. 9; “The Music of Billy Joel,” with Stuart Chafetz, conductor, and Tony DeSare, vocals and piano (Joel will not appear), 7 p.m. Aug. 10; “Elgar’s Enigma Variations,” with Daniel Reith, conductor, and Stephen Tavani, violin, and also featuring a new work by Gabriella Smith, co-commissioned by The Cleveland Orchestra, and music by Bruch, 7 p.m. Aug. 16; “A Rodgers & Hammerstein Celebration, with Andy Einhorn, conductor, Scarlett Strallen, vocals, Hugh Panaro, vocals, and Ben Davis, vocals, 7 p.m. Aug. 17; “Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony,” with Stephanie Childress, conductor, and Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello, and also featuring music by Brittena and Saint-Saëns, 7 p.m. Aug. 23; “Disney’s The Lion King Live in Concert” (performance of Hanz Zimmer’s score with movie), 7 p.m. Aug. 29 through 31; “Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony,” Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor (Parton will not appear), 7 p.m. Sept. 7. Call 216-231-1111 or visit clevelandorchestra.com.
Cleveland Institute of Music: presents its spring season — Academy Chamber Music Recital, 2 p.m. May 10, Mixon Hall | Academy Showcase Recital, 7:30 p.m. May 14, Mixon Hall; Luminaries benefit, its scholarship fundraiser, 5:30 p.m. May 16; 2025 Young Composers Program concert, June 27 in Mixon Hall. Visit CIM.edu.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents Eliades Ochoa, 7:30 p.m. May 9 in Gartner Auditorium, Suzanne and Paul Westlake Performing Arts Center; No Exigt New Music Ensemble, 7 p.m. May 28. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s Transformer Station: 1460 W. 29th St., presents City Stages, CMA’s free summer concert series — Yeison Landero, July 9 | Las Karamba, July 23. Visit clevelandart.org/exhibitions/transformer-station.
Cleveland Orchestra: performing at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Mozart’s Great G Minor,” also featuring Allison Loggins-Hul’s “New Work” (world premiere, TCO co-commission) and music by Prokofiev, 7:30 p.m. May 8, 11 a.m. May 9 (no Prokofiev in matinee) and 8 p.m. May 10; “Janáček’s Jenůfa,” with Latonia Moore, soprano (Jenůfa), Pavol Breslik, tenor (Laca) (Cleveland Orchestra debut), Miles Mykkanen, tenor (Števa), Nina Stemme, soprano (Kostelnička) and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, 7 p.m. May 17 and 22 and 3 p.m. May 25; “Vox Humana,” with Sarah Aristidou, soprano (Cleveland Orchestra debut), Tony Sias, narrator, and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, featuring music by Poulenc, Bach, Ustvolskaya and Strauss, 7:30 p.m. May 23 and 8 p.m. May 24; “Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi,” with Joe Hisaishi, conducting his own pieces, and Antoine Tamestit, viola, 7 p.m. Sept. 4 and 5; “Ravel’s Boléro,” with Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, and also featuring music by R. Strauss and the world premiere of a piece by Bernd Richard Deutsch that was co-commissioned by The Cleveland Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 an 27 and 3 p.m. Sept. 28; “Mahler’s Song of the Earth,” with Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, Limmie Pulliam, tenor, and Iurii Samoilov, baritone, and also featuring music by Honegger, 8 p.m. Oct. 2 and 3 p.m. Oct. 5; “Trifonov Plays Brahms,” with Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, and Daniil Trifonov, piano, and also featuring music by Prokofiev, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 through 11; “Beethoven’s Ode to Joy,” with Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, Joélle Harvey, soprano, Taylor Raven, mezzo-soprano, Miles Mykkanen, tenor, Dashon Burton, bass, and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, and also featuring music by Sibelius, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 through 25 and 3 p.m. Oct. 26; “Beatrice Ran in Recital,” with Beatrice Rana, piano, performing music by Prokofiev, Debussy and Tchaikovsky, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29: “Ohlsson lays Mozart,” with Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, and Garrick Ohlsson, piano, and also featuring music by R. Schumann and Tyler Taylor, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 and 3 p.m. Nov. 2; “Mahler’s Sixth Symphony,” with Tugan Sokhiev, conductor, Robert Walters, English horn, and also featuring music by Geoffrey Gordon, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 through 15; “Dvořák’s New World Symphony,” with Dalia Stasevska, conductor,and also featuring music by Revueltas, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 22, 11 a.m. Nov. 21 (Revueltas not performed) and 3 p.m. Nov. 23; “Yuja Wang Plays Ravel,” with Petr Popelka, conductor, Yuja Wang, piano, and also featuring music by Ligeti and Mussorgsky/Ravel, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29 and 3 p.m. Nov. 30; “Handel’s Messiah,” with Bernard Labadie, conductor, Liv Redpath, soprano, Tim Mead, countertenor, Andrew Haji, tenor, Philippe Sly, bass-baritone, and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 through 6; “Verdi’s Requiem,” with Franz Welser-Möst, conductor, Asmik Grigorian, soprano, Deniz Uzun, mezzo-soprano, Joshua Guerrero, tenor Tareq Nazmi, bass, and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 and 17 and 3 p.m. Jan. 18; “Hadelich Plays Mendelssohn,” with Antonello Manacorda, conductor, and Augustin Hadelich, violin, and also featuring music by Schoenberg and Schubert, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 through 7; “Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess,” with Barbara Hannigan, conductor, and Johanna Wallroth, soprano, and also featuring music by Crumb and Ruggles, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 and 14; “Mao Fujita in Recital,” with Mao Fujita, piano, performing music by Beethoven, Wagner, Berg and more, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17; “Frenzied Tango,” with John Adams, conductor, and Aaron Diehl, piano, and featuring music by Ives, Timo Andres, John Adams and Piazzolla, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and 21 and 11 a.m. Feb. 20 (abridged show); “Strauss’s Don Juan,” with Alain Altinoglu, conductor, and Alisa Weilerstein, cello, and also featuring music by Unsuk Chin, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 through 28; “Brahms’s Third Symphony,” with Jakub Hrůša, conductor, and also featuring music by Martinu and Kapralova, 7:30 p.m. March 5 and 7 and 3 p.m. March 8; “Beethoven’s Fateful Fifth,” with Elim Chan, conductor, and Michael Sachs, trumpet, and also featuring music by Stravinsky and Haydn, 7:30 p.m. March 12 through 14 and 3 p.m. March 15. Call 216-231-7300 or visit ClevelandOrchestra.com.
E.J. Thomas Hall: 198 Hill St., Akron, University of Akron, presents Earth, Wind & Fire, July 30; 97.5 WONE’s 40th Anniversary Bash Featuring Heart, Aug. 26. Visit uakron.edu/ej.
Firelands Symphony Orchestra: presents “Made in America,” featuring violinist Andres Cardenes performing the Barber “Violin Concerto,” 7:30 p.m. May 24 at Sawmill Creek and Resort, 400 Sawmill Creek Drive W., Huron. Call 419-621-4800 or visit FirelandsSymphony.com.
Globe Iron: 2320 Center St., Cleveland, presents Shakey Graves, May 10; Napalm Death, Melvins, May 11; MJ Lenderman, May 13; Lettuce, May 22; grantperez, May 27; Lil Poppa, May 31; Panchiko, June 2; Lords of Acid, June 10; Santigold, June 13; Perfume Genius, June 15; The War and Treaty, June 21; The Aquabats, June 24; Wild Rivers, Aug. 1; Dark Star Orchestra, Aug. 7; Ole 60, Sept. 6; Tp[jpise. Sept. 14; The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Sept. 17; The Paper Kites, Sept. 13; NIcotine Dolls, Sept. 26; Symphony X, Sept. 27; Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Sept. 28; Stereolab, Oct. 8; Osees, Oct. 28; The Beths, Nov. 25; All Them Witches, Dec. 4. Visit GlobeIronCle.com.
Globe Iron music club set to open on West Bank of Cleveland’s Flats
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents Walter Beasley, May 10; Little Feat, Cris Jacobs, May 12; Tommy James & The Shondells, June 14; an evening with Ryan Adams, June 25; Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox will, July 21; Graham Nash, Aug. 5; Mary Chapin Carpenter & Brandy Clark, Oct. 7; MANIA: The ABBA tribute, Oct. 24; Steve Hackett, Nov. 4; The McCartney Years Live: The Music of Paul McCartney and Wings, Nov. 7 (rescheduled). Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, presents Reggie and the Full Effect (solo), Zac Ross playing Man Overboard, May 10; AJJ (solo), May 11; Dave Blunts, YSN Flow, May 12; Mico, Ashley Mehta, May 13; Adult, Plack Blague, May 14; Oceano, I Declare War, May 15; Baroness, May 16; Prplpslm Fest with Kamakazi Kenji, May 17; A Place to Bury Strangers, the Servfs, May 18; Prom Night featuring Jenny Creme, May 22; Youth Pallet, Charity Cunningham, May 23; Christopher Owens (of Girls), Sean Nicholas Savage, May 24; Murphy’s Law, Total Chaos, May 25; Mike, Navy Blue, May 27; The Wedding Present, The Tubs, May 28; Jacobs Castle, Land of Panda, May 29; Speed, Whispers, May 30; Thrapple, Truckstop, May 31; Foxy Shazam, June 1; Sabon, Grandma’s Boyfriend, June 2; Pet Needs, Stay Gone, June 3; Kyle Dion, June 4; Vandalized, Beast Killer, June 5; Glamgore: 7th Annual Pride on the East Side with Anhedonia’d Delight, June 6; Bad Suns, The Ramona Flowers, June 7; Dragged Into Sunlight, Minsk, June 8; Akeem Ali, NNENA, June 8; Dave East, Westside LO, June 10; Creeping Death, Kruelty, June 11; The Spits, June 13; Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol, June 21; Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes, July 15; mc chris, Swell Rell, July 17; The Church (at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame), July 30; Esha Tewari, July 30; Superchunk, Sept. 17; Shonen Knife, the Pack A.D., Oct. 2. Call 216-321-5588 or visit grogshop.gs.
Holden Arboretum: 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, presents a summer concert series, with performances form 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Cleveland Institute of Music’s Cleveland Wind Trio, June 18 | Roots of American Music featuring Apostle Jones, July 16 | Roots of American Music featuring Sam Hooper Group, Aug. 6. Visit holdenarb.org.
House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Saint Motel, May 9; The Devil Makes Three, May 13; G-Eazy, May 14; Restless Road, May 15; Alex Warren, May 16; anees, May 20; DD Osama, Sugarhill Ddot, May 20; iDKHOW, May 22; Sorry Papi – The All Girl Rave, May 23; Weathers, May 28; Turnover, May 29; Fayrewether, May 31; Winona Fighter, May 31; Sir, June 11; Key Glock, June 12; Jet, Band of Skulls, June 13; Ledisi, Marsha Ambrosius, June 17; Jessie Reyez, June 23; Betty Who, June 24; Billy Corgan and The Machines of God, June 25; Less Than Jake, June 27; OMD – Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, July 1; Yelawolf, July 11; Trevor Hall, Daniel Rodriguez, July 13; Jon B., July 25; Fitz and the Tantrums, Aug. 11; Citizen Soldier, Aug. 14; Screeching Weasel, Aug. 15; Silversun Pickups, Aug. 17; Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, Aug. 28; UB40, Sept. 4; Yacht Rock Revue, Sept. 13; Lawrence, Oct. 14; Maddie Zahm, Oct. 24, Everclear, Oct. 27; Minus the Bear, Nov. 12. Visit houseofblues.com/Cleveland.
Huntington Bank Field: 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, presents AC/DC, May 28; Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Aug. 15; Morgan Wallen, Thomas Rhett, Ella Langley, Aug. 16. Visit huntingtonbankfield.com.
Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival: will be July 18 through 20 at Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield. Visit Inkcarceration.com.
Jacobs Pavilion: Nautica Entertainment Complex, West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland, presents Teddy Swims, May 20; October London, May 24; Wallos, June 1; Buddy Guy, June 7; Caamp, June 12; Megan Moroney, June 14; Goose, June 19 and 20; Michael Franti & Spearhead, July 22; Brand New, June 23; Jagged Edge, June 27; The Red Clay Strays, Aug. 3; The Head and the Heart, Aug. 5; Dropkick Murphys & Bad Religion, Aug. 10; Multi Music Fest featuring Boney James, Aug. 23; Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Sept. 7; The Story So Far, Vance Joy, Sept. 25. Visit jacobspavilion.com.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Dark Side of the Moon, May 10; The Wailers, May 14; California Dreams, May 22; Augustana, June 14; Michael Martin Murphey, June 15; Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band, Sept. 14; Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, Oct. 3′ Jon McLaughlin & Eric Hutchinson, Nov. 6. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
Les Delices: a group performing music from the French Baroque, presents (La Vie en Rose” (Les Délices’ annual gala benefit), 7 p.m. May 15 at Park Lane Speakeasy, 10510 Park Lane, Cleveland. Visit lesdelices.org.
Lorain County Fair: 23000 Fairgrounds Rd, Wellington, presents Cheap Trick, Aug. 18; Lonestar, Aug. 19. Visit loraincountyfair.com/entertainment.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents Beatles Vs. Stones featuring Sunrise Jones BAnd and Gimme Sugar, May 9; Best of Times (Styx tribute), Midnight Blue – The Foreigner Experience, May 10; Lights Out (Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons tribute), Sept. 20; Michael Schenker, Sept. 24; Mariachi Rock Revolution, Nov. 1; Megastars of Country (tribute to Alan Jackson, George Strait and Brooks & Dunn, Nov. 7; Graham Bonnet, Marco Mendoza, Nov. 8; Twitty & Lynn: A Salute to Conway and Loretta, Dec. 13; ThunderBeard: A Tribute to ZZ Top, Feb. 7. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Mentor Rocks concert series: with shows at 7 p.m. at Mentor Civic Amphitheater, 8600 Munson Road, presents 20 Ride (Jack Brown Band tribute), June 3; In the End (LInkin Park tribute), June 10; Gavin DeGraw, June 17; Uncle Kraker, June 24; Don’t Look Back (Boston tribute), July 1; E5C4P3 (Journey tribute), July 4; Run to You (Bryan Adams tribute), July 8; 7 Summers (Morgan Wallen tribute), July 15; Animals (Maroon 5 tribute), July 22; Live From Earth (Pat Benatar tribute), July 29; Eli Young Band, Sophia Scott, Aug. 5; Five for Fighting, Vertical Horizon, Aug. 12; Def Leggend (Def Lepart tribute, Friday at Mentor CityFest), Aug. 15; Queen Nation (Queen tribute, Saturday at Mentor CityFest), Aug. 16; TBA, Aug. 19; Living on a Bad Name (Bon Jovi tribute), Aug. 26. Visit mentorrocks.info.
Mercury Music Lounge: 18206 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents Frank Turner, Catacombs, May 9. Call 216-228-1442 or visit bit.ly/ticketweb-mercurylounge.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Gene Simmons Band, May 14; The Allman Betts Band, Greg Koch, June 14; Collective Soul, June 26; The Psychedelic Furs, The Mission UK, June 28; Killer Queen – A Tribute to Queen Featuring Patrick Myers, July 6; St. Paul & The Broken Bones, The Wood Brothers, July 11; Gin Blossoms, July 25; Rick Wakeman, July 26; The Concert – A Tribute to ABBA, July 27; The Happy Together 2025 Tour, featuring: The Turtles, Jay and The Americans and more, Aug. 7; Leonid & Friends, Sept. 4; Steven Wilson, Sept. 20; Air, performing “Moon Safari,” Oct. 6; ZZ Top, The Vindys, Oct. 9; Three Dog Night, Oct. 18; Bill Murray & His Blood Broths, Nov. 8; “An Intimate Experience With David Foster & Katharine McPhee,” Dec. 4; The Fab Four, performing The Beatles’ “Help!,” Dec. 5. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Motown & More by Nightbridge, May 9; Tom Petty tribute by Shadow of Doubt, May 10; Mother’s Day Dolly Parton brunch with Rachel & The Beatnik Playboys, May 11; Mom’s the Word! Mother’s Day Brunch with Helen Welch and The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, May 11; Bruce Cockburn, May 14; Matt Anderson, Julian Taylor, May 14; Frankie Scinta, May 16; Toronzo Cannon, May 16; Disco Inferno, May 17; Drag Brunch, May 18; Allman Brothers tribute by Revival ABB, May 23; James Taylor tribute by Steamroller, May 23 (canceled; Everly Brothers tribute by Lightning Express, May 24; Noche en Blanco featuring Karibe Son, May 24; Lynyrd Skynyrd brunch with Mister Breeze Band, May 25; Rat Pack brunch with Patrick Lynch & The Jazz Guys, May 25; Jimmy Buffett tribute byCheeseburgers In Paradise, May 25; Wanted: The Bon Jovi Tribute Band, May 30; Carlos Jones & The PLUS Band, June 1; tribute to The Police and Sting by New York’s Finest, June 5; Jill Sobule, The Fixx, June 5; Blues brunch with The Wallace Coleman Band, June 8; Jah Messengers, June 8; Robyn Hitchcock, June 11; Bruce in the USA, June 13; Father’s Day Elvis brunch with Johnny Elvis & The Crown Electrics, June 15; The Tom Batchelor Band, June 15; California Music Club, June 18; Santana tribute by Evil Ways Band, June 20; Yacht Rock Brunch with Still Standing, June 22; Roots Society, June 22; Elton John brunch with Tommy Lee Thompson, June 29; Shake Ground, June 29; Stevie Wonder tribute by The Reid Project, July 3; Credence Clearwater Revival tribute by Bayou Country, July 5; Ras Khalifa, July 6; The Nighthawks, July 10; “‘Pet Sounds’ Live” — a celebration of The Beach Boys’ iconic album and greatest hits, July 10; “Sinatra & Porter – Night & Day” by Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, July 11; Janis Joplin Brunch with Geri Rose Ciacchi and Ball & Chain, July 13; The Flex Crew, July 13; Grateful Dead tribute by Terrapin Flyier, July 13; Eric Roberson, July 14; Maryna Krut, July 17; Kenny Neal, July 18; Bob Seger tribute by Turn the Page, July 19; magic brunch with Michael Kent, July 20; Lazo & Exodus, July 20; Patrick Sweany, July 24; Indigenous, July 24; Sun Shade, July 27; The Great British Rock Show, July 31; Big Easy brunch with Eric Seddon & Burning River, Aug. 3; Umojah Nation, Aug. 3; John Nemeth, Aug. 6; Marvin Gaye tribute by The Reid Project, Aug. 9; One WorldTribe, Aug. 10; Rush tribute by Sawyer, Aug. 16; jukebox brunch with The Sunrise Jones, Aug. 17; The Ark Band, Aug. 17; Marvin Gaye tribute by The Reid Project, Aug. 17; Anne Cochran, Aug. 21; Jazz Band Springsteen tribute by Swamps of Jersey, Aug. 22; The Smithereens with guest vocalist John Cowsill, Aug. 22; Joel’s FEST for Children – a Taylor Swift tribute brunch for kids and families with The Ladies Night Band, Aug. 24; Becky Boyd & The Groove Train, Aug. 28; Milton Blake, Aug. 24; dueling pianos with The Clevelnd Keys, Aug. 29; Carlos Jones & The PLUS Band, Aug. 31; Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root with Dirk Miller, Sept. 4; Solas, Sept. 5; Beatles Night with The George Martins, Sept. 26. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Piano Cleveland: presents Piano Cleveland Live, a series of free public performances — Daniela Liebman, noon May 13, Ames Family Atrium, Cleveland Museum of Art | Daniela Liebman and Friends, 6 p.m. May 14, BrewDog Cleveland Outpost; Piano Days, a two-week music festival at various Northeast Ohio locations, July 20 through Aug. 2, including the Piano Days kick-off gala, featuring The 5 Browns, July 20 at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre and a performance by classical pianist Utsav Lal, July 22 at Gilmour Academy’s Lorraine & Bill Dodero Center. Call 216-707-5397 or visit PianoCleveland.org.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents North Coast Men’s Chorus — “Reigning Men,” June 14 and 15; The 5 Browns, July 20; Vince Gill, Aug. 2; Natalie Tenenbaum, Aug. 2; Piano Men Generations, Aug. 8; “‘Twilight in Concert,” Nov. 29. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Cleveland, presents Hot Mulligan, Snarls, June 12; Jinari Kemet & The Black JacketsmCrib Collective, July 11; DaLand Brass Band, Esther Fitz, July 18; Cimafunk, July 19; King Buu, Simon & the Apparatus, July 24; Dave Hill, Falling Stars; The Church, July 30; Vince Nerone, MyKayla, July 31; TRUSS, PAL, Aug. 7; Night Deemon, Destructor, Aug. 9; Whatever…, Lives of the Saints, Aug. 14; Biitchseat, The Sonder Bombs, Aug. 21; PWNK Records Showcase, Aug. 24; St. Vincent, Gustaf, Aug. 29. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit rockhall.com.
Rocket Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Barry Manilow, June 5; Halsey, June 13; Tyler, The Creator, June 28; Keyshia Cole, July 6; Ghost, July 17; Nelly, Ja Rule, Aug. 5; Disney’s “Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour,” a “one-of-a-kind concert experience celebrating both franchises,” Aug. 13; Maxwell, Aug. 16; Shinedown, Bush, Aug. 19; Benson Boone, Aug. 26; Tate McRae, Aug. 29; Nine Inch Nails, Aug. 31; Deftones, Idles, Sept. 10; Eric Clapton, Sept. 11; Sleep Token, Sept. 27; Ice Cube, Oct. 8; Eric Church, Marcus King Band, Oct. 11; Bryan Adama, Pat Bentar & Neil Giraldo, Nov. 1; Jonas Brothers, Nov. 11. Call 888-894-9422 or visit RocketArena.com.
Rockin’ on the River: at Lorain’s Black Water Landing, presents Dirty Deeds Xtreme AC/DC, Right Now (Van Hagar-era Van Halen tribute), May 23; Straight On (Heart tribute), Ravenwood, May 30; In the End (LInkin Park tribute), Red Not Chili Peppers, June 6; Jason Aldean Tribute, American Soldier, (tribute to Toby Keith and Frank Garrett & LOC), June 7; 7 Bridges (Eagles tribute), Into the Blue (ELO tribute), June 13; Watkins Glen Revisited featuring Revival (Allman Brothers tribute), and Sunshine Daydream (Grateful Dead tribute), June 14; Bad JuJu, Truss, June 20; The Iron Maidens (all-female tribute to Iron Maiden, Paradise Kitty (all-female tribute to Guns N’ Roses), June 21; Diso Inferno, 1988, July 4; Queen Nation, My Drunken Uncle, July 11; Marshal Charloff & The Purple Experience (Prince tribute), Y2K, July 12; Forever Seger, TheMichael Weber Show, July 25; E5C4P3 (Journeytribtue), The Best of Times (Styx tribute), Aug. 1; Lovesong (tribute to The Cure), First Wave, Aug. 8; Coop’s Nightmare, Invincible (Pat Benetar tribute), Aug. 15; Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd tribute), Colin Dussault’s Blues Project, Aug. 16; Full Moon Fever (Tom Petty tribute), Monica Robins & The Whiskey Kings, Aug. 22; Harvest (Neil Young tribute), Country Honk, Aug. 29; Crazy Train (Ozzy Osbourne tribute), Billy Morris & Sunset Strip and their guest Shawn Perry + Vice City Band, Sept. 5; The Seven Wonders (Fleetwood Mac tribute), FM Project (Steely Dan tribute), Sept. 12. Visit rockinontheriver.com.
Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents Lorain County Community College’s 46th annual Spring Sing ’25, featuring the Civic Chorale, 7:30 p.m., May 10, in the Hoke Theatre. Call 440-366-4040 or visit lorainccc.edu/stocker.
TempleLive Cleveland Masonic: 3615 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Devo, May 11; Psychostick, May 14; Modest Mouse, June 20; The Decemberists, July 25; The Australian Pink Floyd Show, Sept. 11; Stardew Valley, Oct. 12. Visit templelive.com/cleveland.
The Treelawn Social Club & Music Hall: 15335 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Dana Cooper, May 9; Christmas in May featuring Missile Toe, The Ruiners, May 10; GoldFord, May 13; Tango y Algo Mas, May 14; Vicki Chew, May 15; Chris Hovan, May 16; Mudhouse Gang, Rust County Revival, May 17; Eli Leder Trio, May 21; Mr. Haney Appalachian Stringband, May 23; The Strangers, Joey Beltram, May 23; Gene Schwartz & The G-Force, May 25; Dean McKean & The Stuntmen, May 25; For Play, May 25; Bill March, David Novak, May 28; Good Sounds Collective, May 30; Rhinestones & Rust, Brendon Marchant, May 31; The Stix Trio, June 4; fInto the Frog, June 5; The George Martins, June 6; The George Martins, June 6. Call 216-677-8733 or visit thetreelawn.com.
TrueNorth Cultural Arts: 33491 Lake Road, Avon Lake, presents patriotic concert, May 17 at Avon Lake Presbyterian Church. Call 440-653-5353 or visit TNCArts.org.
Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre: 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, presents Coheed and Cambria, Mastodon, June 1. Visit theyoungstownfoundationamp.com.
Parks
Holden Arboretum: 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, presents opening of “Forest Forms,” featuring 18 sculptures ranging from 5 to 20 feet tall, May 10; Holden Grown Plant Sale, May 17 and 18. Visit holdenarb.org.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark: 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents HorseFest, featuring riding and jumping demonstrations, barrel racing and chariot battles, meet-the-breed sessions, wagonette and pony rides (weather permitting), country-themed shopping at the Farmpark gift shop ad more, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17 and 18
Theater
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents All City Musical’s “Newsies,” 2:30 p.m. June 14 and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. June 15. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents “The Robber Bridegroom,” May 30 to June 29. Call 216-521-2540 or visit beckcenter.org.
Beck Center for the Arts Youth Theater: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents “Between the Lines,” with music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson and book by Timothy Allen McDonald and Jodi Picoult, 7:30 p.m. May 9 and 10 and 3 p.m. May 11. Call 216-521-2540 or visit beckcenter.org/youth-theater.
Blank Canvas Theatre: 1305 W. 78th St., Suite 211, Cleveland, presents “Alice by Heart,” through May 17. Call 440-941-0458 or visit BlankCanvasTheatre.com.
BorderLight Theatre Festival: presidents Fringe Festival, July 16 through 19 at Playhouse Square. Visit BorderLightCle.org.
Broadway in Akron: a series at E.J. Thomas Hall in conjunction with Playhouse Square, presents “The Book of Mormon,” Sept. 30 and Oct. 1; “Elf the Musical,” Nov. 11 and 12; “Mrs. Doubtfire,” Jan. 20 and 21; “The Music Man, Feb. 18 and 19. Call 330-253-2488 or visit broadwayinakron.com.
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre: 40 River St., Chagrin Falls, presents “Clue: On Stage,” May 30 through June 15 (7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturedays and 2 p.m. June 6, 14 and 15) Call 440-247-8955 or visit CVLT.org.
Clague Playhouse: 1371 Clague Road, Westlake, presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” May 16 through June 8 (8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays). Call 440-331-0403 or visit ClaguePlayhouse.org.
Cleveland Play House: Performing at Playhouse Square, presents “Fiddler on the Roof,” through May 25 in the Allen Theatre; New Ground Theatre Festival 2025, featuring readings of new plays, including one by award-winning playwright Kate Hammil, May 15 through 17 in the Outcalt Theatre. Call 216-241-6000 or visit clevelandplayhouse.com.
Cleveland Public Theatre: 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents Test Flight 2025 (Part Two), featuring workshop productions by Northeast Ohio artists as part of CPT’s New Play Development Program, May 22 through June 7. Call 216-631-2727 or visit cptonline.org.
convergence-continuum: 2438 Scranton Road, Cleveland, presents “Death Cruise 2020,” by Christopher Johsnon, June 6 through 28 (7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sundays). Call 216-687-0074 or visit convergence-continuum.org.
Dobama Theatre: 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, presents “RUST: A Story of Steel and Grit,” by George Brant,” through May 25 (extended). Call 216-932-3396 or visit dobama.org.
Ensemble Theatre: presents, in partnership with John Carroll University in University Heights, performances in JCU’s Marinello Little Theater, located in the University’s D.J. Lombardo Student Center — “Heisenberg” by Simon Stephens, May 9 through 25. Visit EnsembleTheatreCle.org.
Great Lakes Theater: performing at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, presents “Noises Off,” through May 18. Call 216-241-6000 or visit greatlakestheater.org.
Karamu House: 2355 E. 89th St., Cleveland, presents “Choir Boy,” a coming-of-age drama by Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”), through May 18 in Karamu’s Cleveland Foundation Jelliffe Theatre. Call 216-795-7070 or visit KaramuHouse.org.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Shucked,” through May 11; “Hamilton,” June 17 and July 6; “Kimberly Akimbo,” July 15 through Aug. 3; “The Notebook,” Sept. 6 through 27; “Hell’s Kitchen,” Oct. 10 through Nov. 1; ; “Monty Python’s SPAMALOT,” Dec. 1 through 6; “Stereophonic,” Jan. 6 through 25; “Buffs,” Feb. 4 through 22; “Water for Elephants,” March 10 through 29, 2026; “The Outsiders,” April 28 through May 17, 2026; “The Great Gadsby,” June 9 through 28, 2026. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Workshop Players: 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, presents “Funny Little Thing Called Love,” by Jones, Hope and Wooten, May 29 through June 1 and June 6 through 8. Call 440-634-0472 or visit workshopplayers.org.
Misc.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents A Whiskey Deemed Worthy, May 31; “Josh Gates Live! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries, and Tales of Adventure,” June 22. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Armed Forces Day Celebration: featuring vendors, food, recources and more, will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 at Rid All Green Partnership, 8129 Otter Drive, Cleveland. Visit neopat.org/event/rid-all-armed-forces-day.
Avant-Garde Art & Craft Shows: presents the 2025 Willoughby Spring & Shop Handmade Market, featuring a variety of local artisans and crafters selling their items, such as jewelry, home décor, gourmet cotton candy and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18 at the Willoughby Senior Center, 36939 Ridge Road. Visit AvantGardeShows.com.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Haus of Transcendent Summerfest Fashion Show 2025, May 31; Olde Wrestling: Murder Mystery,” June 13. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, presents Dragons Landing with more than 20 animatronic mythical creatures along the Zoo’s Waterfowl Lake, and Swan Voyage’ offering guests the opportunity to paddle on the Waterfowl Lake aboard Trumpeter Swan paddle boats, through October. Call 216-661-6500 or visit clemetzoo.com.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents Karamu House: “A Turning Point,” a stage production that includes poetry, prose, music, and movement, featuring work from Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Duke Ellington, Nina Simone, and contemporary artists, to celebrate the exhibition “Karamu Artists Inc.: Printmaking, Race, and Community,” 7:30 p.m. May 21 in Gartner Auditorium, Suzanne and Paul Westlake Performing Arts Center; Parade the Circle, themed “Magical Allure: A Vibrant Celebration of the Snowy Owl,” June 14 in University Circle; 14th annual Summer Solstice festival, which combines music, art, dance and projections, features performances by international bands on the museum’s outdoor south terrace and nationally recognized DJs in the Ames Family Atrium, 7 p.m. June 21. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Cleveland National Air Show: featuring headliners U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, will be Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 at Burke Lakefront Airport. Call 216-781-0747 or visit ClevelandAirShow.com.
Cleveland Taco Festival: a presentation of AEG Presents featuring “more than 40 taquerias, taco trucks and eateries serving a mouthwatering array of tacos alongside a packed schedule of live entertainment and exciting activities for the whole family,” 4 to 11 p.m. Aug. 29, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 30 and 31 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 1 at Jacobs Pavilion. Visit tacofestcle.com.
FireFish Arts: presents the 10th annual FireFish Festival, featuring art, dance, music and fire, Sept. 20 in downtown Lorain. Visit FireFishFestival.com.
First Church Spring Festival: Featuring games, music, an art market, food, representatives from local nonprofits and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10 at First Church in Oberlin, 106 N. Main St. Visit bit.ly/fcsp-2025.
Garfield Trail of Ohio: presents “James Garfield & Western Reserve Academy,” the third installment in its 2025 lecture series, noon June 13 in the historic chapel on the campus of Western Reserve Academy, 135 College St., Hudson. Visit garfieldtrail.org/event-list.
Globe Iron: 2320 Center St., Cleveland, presents Absolute Intense Wrestling, May 16. Visit GlobeIronCle.com.
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents Masters of Illusions, Oct. 26. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents “Steam and Steel: Propelling the Future of the Great Lakes,” an exhibition serving as the centerpiece of a summer Centennial celebration of the Science Center’s historic Steamship William G. Mather, which launched 100 years ago on May 23, 1925, featuring interactive areas that will “will allow guests to experience what it was like to steer the mighty Mather, load and unload cargo, and explore what’s happening right now on the Great Lakes via the AIS (automatic identification system),” May 23 through Sept. 1; 100th-birthday party for the Steamship William G. Mather, noon May 24. Call 216-694-2000 or visit greatscience.com.
Greater Cleveland Aquarium: 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, presents parenting-themed trivia, celebratory pins, extended hours and half-off admission for moms/stepmoms/foster moms/grandmas on Mother’s Day Weekend, May 10 and 11, and dads/stepdads/foster dads/grandpas on Father’s Day Weekend, June 14 and 15; Waves of Appreciation Weekends, during which first responders and active-duty military and veterans get free parking and admission, May 23 through 27, July 4 through 7, Aug. 28 through Sept. 1 and Nov. 11 through 11. Call 216-862-8803 or visit GreaterClevelandAquarium.com.
Holden Arboretum: 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, presents Brews & Blooms, 6 p.m. June 27; Notes of Nature Wine Tasting, 6 p.m. Aug. 20; Family Campout, Agu. 2 and 3; Holden Grown Plant Sale, May 17 and 18; . Visit holdenarb.org.
Hospice of the Western Reserve Headquarters: 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, presents Warehouse Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31 and noon to 3 p.m. June 1. Visit hospicewr.org/warehouse.
House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Sasha Colby, Oct. 15. Visit houseofblues.com/Cleveland.
Lake County History Center: 415 Riverside Dr, Painesville, presents Spring Tea, featuring someone from Women in History as famous burlesque queen Gypsy Rose Lee, 2 p.m. May 17. Call 440-639-2945 or visit lakehistorycenter.org.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents Rock for Water Recycled Fashion Show, 7 p.m. May 17. Visit LorainPalac.com.
Black River Invitational: “Elevate the Mat — The Region’s Premier Grappling Showcase,” May 24. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Mentor Community Recreation Center: 6000 Heisley Road, presents “The Pop Culture Show,” featuring Tony Isabella, creator of “Black Lightning,” “Misty Knight” and “Tigra,” as well as vendors, retro games, food and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 14. Visit MentorRec.com.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Thunder From Down Under, May 31. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Museum of Contemporary Art (moCa) Cleveland: 11400 Euclid Ave., presents moCa CONNECT, which “brings together art, music, culture, and creative game-changers for a night of bold ideas and electric energy,” 9 p.m. May 17. Call 216-421-8671 or visit mocacleveland.org.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents The Italian American Museum of Cleveland presents “A Shoemaker’s Tale,” May 18; A night of magic with David McCreary, May 30; Cleveland Stories Dinner Parties — “Hollywood on the Cuyahoga” with Dennis Barrie and Bill Garvey, June 19; Cleveland Stories Dinner Parties — “John Grabowski: My Life & Times,” June 26; Champions Reunited: A Negro League Family Reunion — The Baseball Heritage Museum Fundraiser, Sept. 19. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Playhouse Square: Euclid Avenue, downtown Cleveland, presents “Serial Killers,” with Dr. Scott Bonn, May 9; 2025 Dazzle Awards Ceremony, May 17; RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World Tour 2025, Aug. 19; Kurtis Conner, Sept. 21. Visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: 1100 Rock & Roll Blvd., Cleveland, presents the public opening of “SNL: Ladies & Gentleman… 50 Years of Music”, a “comprehensive and immersive exhibit celebrating the iconic show’s musical history, storied performances and sketches,” May 23; book signing with Annie Zaleski (“I Got You Babe: A Celebration of Cher”), June 7; Mix: Juneteenth, June 21; Fam Jam, June 28; Artists in Residence Showcase, Aug. 8: Salsa Across Borders: Festival and Competition; Hispanic HeritageCelebration, Sept. 20. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit rockhall.com.
Rocket Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, Sept. 6. Call 888-894-9422 or visit RocketArena.com.
Sweet and Geeks: 342 E. Smith Road, Medina, presents the first Sweets and Geeks Collectible Expo, in collaboration with Great Northern Mall in North Olmsted, featuring more than 100 vendors, anime voice actors, a cosplay contest, a Pokémon trading card event and more, May 9 and 10 at the mall. Visit sweetsandgeeks.com.
Tower City Center: 230 W. Huron Road, Cleveland, presents Spring Garden, in which guests can “wander through a breathtaking springtime scene and meet Mr. Bunny or Spring Fairy along the way, through May 11; VR Lost Crystals Spring Boat Adventure, in which guests will “set sail on an immersive virtual-reality experience to find the lost crystals amidst glowing gems, giant colorful flowers, lush greenery and more,” through May 11. Visit TowerCityCenter.com.
William N. Skirball Writers Center Stage Series: with all events beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Maltz Performing Arts Center, presents S.A. Cosby (“All the Sinners Bleed,” “Razorlbade Tears”), June 10. Visit bit.ly/wnswcss-23-24.
Willoughby ArtsFest: featuring art vendors and more outdoors in Downtown Willoughby, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19. Visit WilloughbyArtsFest.com.
