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The 10 X 3 Songwriter Band Showcase Hosted by Brent Kirby

Third Wednesday of every month

Bop Stop

2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Free

Rock & Pop

The concept of 10x3 is a pre-arranged line up with 10 songwriters/bands performing three songs each. Two of the them required to be original, and the third can be the artist’s choice. Local singer-songwriter Brent Kirby hosts the event, which runs from 7 to 9 tonight at the Bop Stop. Admission is free. 216-771-6551
101 Pianists

Fri., May 3

Tri-C Metropolitan Campus Main Stage Theater

2809 Woodland Ave., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Seasonal Special Happenings

Today at noon, pianist Lang Lang will present his music education program, 101 Pianists at Tri-C's Metropolitan Campus Auditorium in Cleveland. The community-centered event will showcase 100 young pianists selected from Northeast Ohio schools. They'll join Lang for this public performance. Admission is free, but tickets are required. This is the fourth performance in the 2023-2024 season of Tri-C’s Classical Piano Series 216-987-4444
2024 Dazzle Awards Ceremony

Sat., May 18

KeyBank State Theatre

1519 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Theatrical Events

The annual event takes place tonight at 7:30 at the State Theatre. 216-241-6000
25th Annual National Rib Cook-Off & Beer Fest

Fri., May 24

Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds

19201 East Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights Western Suburbs

Seasonal Special Happenings

440- 243-0090
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Thu., May 30

Cain Park

14591 Superior Rd., Cleveland Heights Eastern Suburbs

Seasonal Special Happenings

This Tony and Drama Desk Award winning musical tells the story of an eclectic group of middle-school spelling champions. Tonight's performance takes place at 7 at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights, where performances continue through June 9. 216-371-3000
AJR: The Maybe Man Tour

Thu., June 27

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

One Center Court, Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

On Tour

The skinny jeans weaning indie rock act performs tonight at 6:15 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mxmtoon and Almost Monday open. 216-420-2000
Ragheb Alama

Sat., April 27

Agora Theatre

5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

On Tour

The Lebanese singer, dancer, composer and television personality performs tonight at 7:30 at the Agora. 216-881-2221
Always... Patsy Cline

Fri., April 26, Wed., May 1, Thu., May 2, Wed., May 8, Thu., May 9, Wed., May 15 and Thu., May 16

Hanna Theatre

2067 East 14th St., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Theatrical Events

Patsy Cline’s friendship with fan Louise Seger started in 1961 and continued until Cline's death. This humorous and heartfelt tribute features 27 songs and many of Cline's unforgettable hits such as “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Walking After Midnight.” Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30 at the Hanna Theatre, where performances continue through May 19. 216-241-6000
Amadeus

Wed., April 24 and Thu., April 25

Outcalt Theatre

1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Theatrical Events

Peter Shaffer’s award-winning parable about the famous composer comes to the Outcalt Theatre, where performances continue through April 28. Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30. 216-241-6000
American Narcissus Book Launch

Sun., May 19

Visible Voice Books

2258 Professor Ave., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Seasonal Special Happenings

Chandler Morrison will appear at Bookhouse Brewing today at 2 p.m. to celebrate the launch of his new book, American Narcissus. Local actress Monika Bialoglowicz will lead the conversation. 216-961-0084
An Evening With Steve Treviño

Sat., April 27, 8 p.m.

MGM Northfield Park - Neon Room

10777 NORTHFIELD RD, Northfield Akron/Summit County

Get Tickets
$32.50-$52.50

Comedy

Famous for his funny comedy specials such as I Speak Wife and Simple Man, Steve Trevino comes to the MGM Northfield Park -- Center Stage tonight at 8.
Arbor Day 2024

Fri., April 26

Multiple Locations

Seasonal Special Happenings

Holden Forests & Gardens offers free admission today to both the Cleveland Botanical Garden and the Holden Arboretum on Arbor Day. The Botanical Garden will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Arboretum will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Advance tickets are not required. 440-946-4400
Lou Armagno "Sinatra Selects"

Sun., May 26

Market Garden Brewery

1947 West 25th St., Cleveland West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

Seasonal Special Happenings

Backed by a terrific jazz band, singer Lou Armagno will pay tribute to the late Frank Sinatra with this show that begins at 7 p.m. at Market Garden Brewery. 216-621-4000
Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome

Fri., April 26

Grog Shop

2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd., Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

Seasonal Special Happenings

The co-writer and co-star of IFC’s Emmy-nominated series Portlandia, which he created alongside Carrie Brownstein, Fred Armisen can also play the hell out of the drums. He brings his concert and comedy tour to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights tonight at 7:30 and 10:15. 216-321-5588
Artemis with Flying Home: A Trumpet Summit

Sat., June 22

Mimi Ohio Theatre

1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

On Tour

Founded in 2017, Artemis features a multinational and multigenerational group of female jazz musicians. They'll perform today at 2:30 at the Mimi Ohio Theatre as part of Tri-C JazzFest. The concert will celebrate Tri-C JazzFest Jazz Academy alumni such as Sean Jones, Dominick Farinacci, Curtis Taylor and Tom Lehman. 216-241-6000
Atmosphere

Sun., April 28

House of Blues

308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

On Tour

Last year, the hip-hop duo Atmosphere released the Talk Talk EP. The tunes emerged during a recording session for the title track, “Talk Talk”, which originally appeared on their latest album, So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously. The duo also made their early 2000s mixtape Sad Clown Bad Dub 2 available for the first time ever. On tour to celebrate their 20th anniversary, the duo perform tonight at 7 at House of Blues. 216-523-2583
Aug Stone Book Signing

Sat., May 18

Mac's Backs Paperbacks

1820 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. Eastern Suburbs

Seasonal Special Happenings

Aug Stone, a writer with an encyclopedic knowledge of popular music, comes to Mac's Backs today for a reading and signing. His latest tome, Sporting Mustaches, features "tall tales" about the role facial hair has played in athletics and competition over the years, It works in references to the Kinks, the Police and Sun Ra. One story even takes place in Cleveland. 216-321-2665
Back to the Future

Tue., June 11, Wed., June 12, Thu., June 13, Tue., June 18, Wed., June 19, Thu., June 20, Tue., June 25, Wed., June 26, Thu., June 27 and Tue., July 2

Playhouse Square State Theater

1519 Euclid Ave, Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Seasonal Special Happenings

This musical based on the film of the same name about a certain Marty McFly who transports himself back to 1955 in a time machine comes to the State Theatre tonight at 7:30. Performances continue through July 11. 216-771-8403
Bad Bad Hats

Tue., May 7

Beachland Tavern

15711 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

On Tour

The Minneapolis-based indie rock act comes to the Beachland Tavern tonight at 8 as part of a tour in support of the band's self-titled debut. 216-383-1124
Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater — Senior Showcase

Mon., April 29

Beaumont School

3301 North Park Boulevard, Cleveland Heights Central OH

Seasonal Special Happenings

For six months, Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater seniors will have created and rehearsed an original theatrical production designed to showcase each student in front of Broadway casting directors and agents. Tonight at 7 at Beaumont School Theater in Cleveland Heights, they'll put on a performance for the general public. 2162929700
Batman Live in Concert

Sun., April 21

KeyBank State Theatre

1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Seasonal Special Happenings

Tonight at 7 at the State Theatre, a live orchestra, conducted by James Olmstead will perform while the 1989 film Batman screens. 216-241-6000
Beachland Flea

Sat., June 1

Beachland Ballroom

15711 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

Seasonal Special Happenings

Expect to find vintage clothing and vinyl records at today's flea that takes place at 10 a.m. at the Beachland. Admission is free. 216-383-1124
Beck Center for the Arts’ Youth Theater 75th Anniversary Fundraiser,

Wed., May 15

Beck Center for the Arts

17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

Seasonal Special Happenings

This celebration of the critical impact of the arts on young people’s lives in the past 75 years. The fundraiser will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Beck Center’s Lakewood campus. Proceeds of this event will advance Beck Center’s mission to provide arts education, performances, exhibitions, creative arts therapies, and community programs to people of all ages, skills and abilities. 216-521-2540
Better Than Ezra

Thu., May 16

House of Blues

308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

On Tour

The rock group brings its Live a Little Tour to House of Blues tonight at 7. 216-523-2583
Terence Blanchard and Friends: A Celebration of Wayne Shorter

Tue., May 21

Severance Music Center

11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

On Tour

Joined by longtime collaborators the E-Collective and Turtle Island Quartet, jazz great Terence Blanchard makes his Severance Music Center debut with Absence, an evening of music honoring his mentor, jazz icon Wayne Shorter. The concert begins tonight at 7 at Mandel Concert Hall. 216-231-1111
Bodega

Mon., April 22

Beachland Tavern

15711 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

On Tour

The indie rock group performs at 8 tonight at the Beachland Tavern. Total Downer and Big Bliss open. 216-383-1124
Richard Bona

Fri., April 26

Maltz Performing Arts Center at Case Western Reserve University

1855 Ansel Road, Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

On Tour

Guitarist Richard Bona developed an early love for jazz after listening to the music of Jaco Pastorius as a youth. His career really took off when he moved to New York in 1995 and became Musical Director for the late Harry Belafonte. He performs tonight at 7:30 at the Maltz Performing Arts Center. 216-368-6062
Ben Brainard

Sun., June 9

Hanna Theatre

2067 East 14th St., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Seasonal Special Happenings

This comedian likes to make jokes about he's had 26 different jobs since he turned 16. He's worked the drive-thru at Chick-fil-A and driven a bus for the YMCA. He brings his standup show to the Hanna Theatre tonight at 8. 216-241-6000
Breland

Wed., May 1

House of Blues Cambridge Room

308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

On Tour

"Heartache & Alcohol," the latest single from Breland shows off the singer-songwriter's ability to draw from both R&B and country as he effectively raps and croons his way through the somber tune. Expect to hear it tonight when Breland performs at 7 p.m. at House of Blues Cambridge Room. 216-523-2583
Brit Floyd

Sun., May 19

Jacobs Pavilion

2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

On Tour

The British rock group Pink Floyd made several classic albums before splintering. Since the group doesn't tour anymore, tribute acts such as Brit Floyd travel the globe recreating the band's music for its diehard fans. Tonight at 7, Brit Floyd brings its latest tour to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. 216-861-4080