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2024 Best of the West Party

Thu., May 9, 6-9 p.m.

LaCentre Conference and Banquet Center

25777 Detroit Road, Westlake Western Suburbs

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$30

Food/Drink

Come and celebrate the best places to eat, drink, shop and play on the West Side at Cleveland Magazine's 2024 Best of the West Party. More than 60 Best of the West finalists will be on hand to showcase what makes them a West Side favorite. Sample from some of the most beloved West Side bars and eateries while discovering new (or new-to-you!) local shops and small businesses. 216-377-3667
Fayrewether 50th Anniversary Show

Fri., April 19

House of Blues

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

Music Around Town

In the '70s and '80s, Paul Fayrewether fronted the Cleveland-based band Fayrewether, and the band became known for its renditions of songs by Genesis and Alex Harvey. At the height of the band’s popularity, it filled rooms all over the region from Ohio, New York, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Pennsylvania. Fayrewether, who currently lives in the suburbs and doesn't play live often, celebrates his band's 50th anniversary with tonight's show at House of Blues. 216-523-2583
Sybarite5

Fri., April 19

Cleveland Museum of Art

11150 East Blvd., Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

Seasonal Special Happenings

In addition to performing at its own groundbreaking, portable Forward Festival, Sybarite5 has appeared at Ravinia, the Caramoor Summer Music Festival, Wolf Trap, the Grand Teton Music Festival, the Aspen Music Festival and School, the Interlochen Arts Festival and the Chautauqua Institution. The classical group performs at 7:30 tonight at Cleveland Museum of Art. 216-421-7350
Guardians vs. Oakland Athletics

Fri., April 19

Progressive Field

2401 Ontario St., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Sports (Spectator)

The Oakland Athletics were one of MLB's worst teams last year, and there is little evidence to suggest they have improved during the off-season. They come to Progressive Field today for a three-game series that concludes on Sunday. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. 216-420-4487
CSU Spring Dance Concert 2024

Fri., April 19

Allen Theatre

1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Seasonal Special Happenings

Tonight's concert will include works by CSU dance faculty, featuring performances by the CSU Dance Company, Dance Group and special guests. It starts at 7:30 at the Allen Theatre, where performances take place tomorrow and Sunday as well. 216-241-6000
Marion Meadows Group

Fri., April 19

John P. Murphy Theater

2200 Community Collage Ave, Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Seasonal Special Happenings

Contemporary jazz saxophonist Marion Meadows brings his group to the Murphy Theater on Tri-C's main campus for tonight's concert, which begins at 7:30. Local jazz/R&B act Hubb's Groove will open the show. 216-394-8926
Record Store Day Soiree

Fri., April 19

Happy Dog

5801 Detroit Ave., Cleveland West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

Seasonal Special Happenings

Cleveland Rocks: Past Present Future hosts a special Record Store Day Happy Hour celebrating Cleveland's original music makers and the vinyl they've made. This event features a guest DJ from the local vinyl pressing plant Gotta Groove Records, a raffle full of goods from Cleveland independent musicians and Cleveland independent venues and a specialty cocktail from Tito's Vodka. It begins at 5 p.m. clevelandrocksppf.org/events/. 216-651-9474
RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles

Fri., April 19

KeyBank State Theatre

1519 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Seasonal Special Happenings

This popular Beatles tribute act will play tunes from the era of Sgt. Pepper and the Magical Mystery Tour as well as some of the Fab Four's biggest hits at this concert that begins at 8 tonight at the State Theatre. 216-241-6000
The Liverpool Lads

Fri., April 19

StoneWater Golf Club

1 Club Dr., Cleveland Eastern Suburbs

Seasonal Special Happenings

This Beatles tribute act will play a special dinner party event at StoneWater Golf Club. The event, which takes place tonight at 6, will include a special "English-inspired menu" featuring fried perch, and strawberry rhubarb bread pudding with vanilla mint crème anglaise. 440-461-4653
Taylor Swift Fan Day

Fri., April 19

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Seasonal Special Happenings

The Rock Hall has put together a special Taylor Swift playlist that will blast through its hallowed halls today to celebrate the release of Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department. Special artifacts will be on display as well, and the Rock Hall store will have Taylor merch for sale. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 216-515-8444
Benjamin Todd & the Lost Dog Street Band

Fri., April 19

Agora Theatre

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

On Tour

Lost Dog Street Band comes to the Agora tonight as part of a tour in support its new album, Survived, which features songs it recorded live. Led by singer-songwriter Benjamin Tod Flipp, the band plays alt-country steeped in bluegrass, as the album's first two singles, “Brighter Shade” and “If You Leave Me Now,” demonstrate. 216-881-2221
Emo Orchestra

Fri., April 19

TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic

3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

On Tour

Backed by a full orchestra, Escape The Fate will perform its own hits as well as emo anthems by My Chemical Romance, New Found Glory and Panic! At the Disco. The show begins at 8 p.m. at TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic. 216-881-6350
Jordan Davis

Fri., April 19

Covelli Centre

229 East Front St., Youngstown Eastern OH

On Tour

The singer-songwriter brings his Damn Good Time World Tour to the Covelli Centre in Youngstown. The show begins at 7 p.m. 330-746-5600
Jitney

Fri., April 19, Fri., April 26 and Fri., May 3

Beck Center for the Arts

17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood Central OH

Theatrical Events

Jimmie Woody directs August Wilson's Jitney, a play about influence of generations of jitney drivers on their communities. Tonight's performance at Beck Center for the Arts takes place at 7:30, and performances continue through May 5. 2165212540
Third Friday

Third Friday of every month

78th Street Studios

1300 West 78th St., Cleveland West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

Seasonal Special Happenings

From 5 to 9 p.m., many of the 78th Street Studios resident artist studios and galleries will be open as part of this monthly event. There will be live music, and Local West, a Gordon Square sandwich shop, will serve food. BARneo will have a selection of adult beverages as well. Admission is free.
Flanagan's Wake

Fridays. Continues through April 26

Kennedy's Cabaret

1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Seasonal Special Happenings

No one knows grief and mourning like a Catholic, let alone an Irish Catholic. Now in its eighth year in Cleveland, Flanagan's Wake transports the audience to an Irish wake where villagers tell tales and sing songs for their dearly departed Flanagan. Finding the humor in life and death, the wake acts as a dark backdrop to an otherwise hilarious show in which alcohol fuels the humorous reminiscing. Sort of like a tragic Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding, the interactive and improvised show engages the entire audience as the guests are treated as the friends and family of the deceased. Tonight's… 216-241-6000
Blood Drive

Fri., April 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cuyahoga County Public Library-Strongsville Branch

18700 Westwood Dr., Strongsville Western Suburbs

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Free

Volunteers

In just an hour of your time you can help save up to three lives. Make sure hospital patients get the treatment they need. Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767). 800-733-2767
Record Store Day Soiree

Fri., April 19, 5-8 p.m.

Happy Dog

5801 Detroit Ave., Cleveland West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

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Free

Fund-Raisers

Join Cleveland Rocks:PPF with Tito’s Handmade Vodka for a Happy Hour Fundraiser to celebrate Cleveland original music makers and the vinyl they’ve made! A guest DJ from Gotta Groove Records will be spinning GGR-pressed vinyl. Win great raffle prizes from local Record Store Day participating shops and independent music venues. The first 20 attendees will receive a FREE 7 inch, colored vinyl single. Free to attend! Don’t Forget to shop the Cleveland Rocks Shop (and all your favorite local record stores) on Sat, April 20th - Record Store Day! 216-862-2255
Foster the Future 2024

Fri., April 19, 6-11 p.m.

Windows on the River

2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

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Fund-Raisers

Join us in raising critical funds needed to serve children, youth, and families experiencing foster care in Greater Cleveland! The night will feature dinner, drinks, stories of impact, 80's & 90's music band OMF!, live auction, and raffle. 330-904-9484
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen

Fri., April 19, 6-7 p.m.

Maltz Performing Arts Center

1855 Ansel Road, Cleveland Southern OH

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$20.50

On Tour

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Cleveland. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Maltz Performing Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: Maltz Performing Arts Center 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) 👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. 402-249-2445
Baldwin Wallace Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band & Community Arts School Dance

Fri., April 19, 7-9 p.m.

Baldwin Wallace University: Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building

96 Front Street, Berea Western Suburbs

Free

Music Around Town, Dance Performances

Featuring the Community Arts School Dance Department staging Milhaud's "La Creation du Monde" ballet alongside BW student compositions, the setting of video game and movie music performed by the Symphonic Band and the Symphonic Wind Ensemble. 440-826-8070
Fayrewether

Fri., April 19, 7 p.m.

House of Blues

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

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$25-$50

Rock & Pop

216-523-2583
Boogie @ The Bend

Fri., April 19, 7-10 p.m.

Collision Bend Brewing Company

1250 Old River Road, Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

$0

Music Around Town, Rock & Pop, Casinos, Gambling

Headlands Beach Experience brings their High energy show to Collision Bend Brewery. HBE has been Rockin' Cleveland for a decade! Come see why they are considered one of the areas top RnR cover bands. (216) 273-7879
Brandon Lake w/ Doe

Fri., April 19, 7 p.m.

Wolstein Center- CSU Convocation

2000 Prospect Ave E, Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

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Music Around Town
Lower 13, Soleo, Tundra

Fri., April 19, 7 p.m.

The Foundry

11729 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood Western Suburbs

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$10

Music Around Town

(216) 215-5295
Marion Meadows Group

Fri., April 19, 7:30 p.m.

Tri-C Metro Studio Theatre

2900 Community College Avenue, Cleveland Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

Get Tickets
$40 - $50

On Tour

With very special opening act Hubb's Groove! Soprano Saxophonist & Star of Contemporary Jazz and his Group Live on Main Campus at Tri-C! Intimate Theater Space-Tickets limited with free Secure and Underground Parking. Enter Underground Garage just west of E. 30th on Woodland Ave. Beer & Wine Cash Bar with light snacks available. This Program in Association with Tri-C JazzFest. Marion started playing tenor sax in high school, and then migrated to soprano sax. He was intrigued by the styles of jazz musicians, like Stanley Turrentine, Sidney Bichet, Johnny Hodges, John Coltrane, Sonny Stitt, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Dexter Gordon, Cannonball 216-533-8966
The Prom

Fri., April 19, 7:30-9:45 p.m.

Near West Theatre

6702 Detroit Rd., Cleveland West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

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Pay What You Can or $20.00 for Adult Tickets

Theatrical Events

" I'm who I am and I think that's worth fighting for." The careers of four eccentric Broadway stars are struggling and they desperately need a new stage upon which to shine bright once more. Seeking out a cause, they head straight to small-town Indiana. Through social media, they have heard of trouble brewing around a school prom. Local girl, Emma Nolan, wants to take her girlfriend to prom but the homophobic PTA is on a mission to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow. 216-961-6391
Dina Hashem | Secret Society Comedy In University Circle

Fri., April 19, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

The Ballroom at Park Lane

10510 Park Lane, Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

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$20/$50

Comedy, Food/Drink

Secret Society Comedy is proud to present headliner Dina Hashem (WTF With Marc Maron, Comedy Central) at The Ballroom At Park Lane, the perfect "secret" comedy club where you can celebrate life's wins and end your weekend with drinks, dinner, and laughs with friends. She has caught the eye of some of the best comedians in the world, opening regularly for Anthony Jeselnik, Maron, and Sam Morril. She currently writes for The Daily Show. If you've ever wanted to say, "I saw them 'when,'" this is your 'when.' Dinner + show: $50. Show only: $20. Doors & dinner at 7:00. 440-941-0894
Ghost Town Blues Band

Fri., April 19, 8 p.m.

Treelawn Social Club

15335 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

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$20

Music Around Town

216-677-TREE
An Evening with Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche

Fri., April 19, 8 p.m.

Treelawn Social Club

15335 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

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$30-$50

On Tour

216-677-TREE