The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)
Happenings
Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to entertainment@morningjournal.com. You must include a phone number and/or web address for publication.
Art
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents “Danny Lyon: The Destruction of Lower Manhattan,” through Oct. 7 in Mark Schwartz and Bettina Katz Photography Gallery; “William Morris: Designing an Earthly Paradise,” through Nov. 11 in Arlene M. and Arthur S. Holden Textile Gallery; “Yoyoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors,” July 7 through Sept. 30. Call 216-421-7340 or visit www.clevelandart.org.
FAVA Gallery: 39 S. Main St., Oberlin, presents “Side Effects May Include,” inspired by the suicide of artist Tamara Staples’ sister, through July 29; “The Artist as Quiltmaker XVIII,” through July 29. Call 440-774-7158 or visit favagallery.org.
Sculpture Center: 1834 E. 123rd St., Cleveland, presents “After the Pedestal,” 11th exhibition of small sculpture from the region, June 22 through Aug. 17 (opening reception 5:30 to 8 p.m. June 22, Call 216-229-6527 or visit www.sculpturecenter.org.
TrueNorth Cultural Arts: 739-1 Moore Road, Avon Lake, presents an open house for the show “In the Eye of the Beholder,” featuring work from 20 local artists exploring abstract vs. realistic art, 6:30 p.m. June 23. Call 440724-7189 or visit TNCArts.org.
Auditions
Workshop Players: 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, will hold auditions for “Farce of Habit,” by Jesse Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, 7 p.m. June 25 and 26, consisting of readings from the script (email director Dave MacKeigan at dave@davenjudy.net for more information). Call 440-9885613 or visit www.workshopplayers.com.
Children’s entertainment
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Disney Junior Dance Party on Tour,” Oct. 20. Call 216-241-6000, or visit www.playhousesquare.com.
Comedy
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents David Cross, July 29; Craig Ferguson, Nov. 29. Visit www.clevelandagora.com. Hard Rock Rocksino at Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Chuck Booms, June 29; Chris Barnes, July 13 and 14; Ron White, July 20 and 21; George Lopez, July 27; Julie Scoggins, July 27 and 28; Arsenio Hall, Aug. 4; Jim Breuer, Aug. 10; Mike Armstrong, Aug. 10 and 11; Mike Polk, Aug. 17 and 18; Drew Thomas, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1; Nick Swardson, Nov. 3. Call 330-908-7625 or visit www.hrrocksinonorthfieldpark.com. Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents Tim Dillon and David Gborie, through June 23; Brad Zenzel, June 24; Dave Stone, June 27; Rocky Laporte, June 28 through 30; Craig Robinson, July 5 through 7. Call 216-7364242 or visit www.pickwickandfrolic.com/shows/hilarities-4thstreet-theatre. Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Lisa Lampanelli, June 23. Call 216-241-6000, or visit www. playhousesquare.com. Quicken Loans Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Kevin Hart, Oct. 4. Call 216-420-2200 or visit www.theqarena.com.
Concerts
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Against Me, Murder by Death, June 22; Ballyhoo, July 5; Sebastian Bach, July 10; Shwaye, July 12; The War on Drugs, July 13; Uli Jon Roth, July 14; Attila, July 22; Fleet Foxes, July 23; Ween, July 24; Create Your Summer Tour featuring Karina Garcia, Wengie, Natalies Outlet, July 26; Highly Suspect, July 27; Greta Van Fleet, July 31; The Dead Daisies, Dizzy Reed’s Hookers & Blow Aug. 15; The Flaming Lips, Aug. 17; Powerglove, Aug. 31. Call 330-2532488 or visit www.akroncivic. com.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents The Funky Knuckles, Priests, June 22; Matthew Sweet, June 22; JD Wilkes with The Legendary Shack Shakers Unplugged, Chuck Mead, June 22; Revival ABBL An Evening with the music of the Allman Brothers, June 23; Stimpy’s Revenge, Richie Tharpe & the Truck Nutz Band, Land of Panda, June 23; The Dip, June 25; Michigan Rattlers, June 27; Bishop Briggs, L.I.F.T., June 27; DEVOtional, June 27-28; Los Straightjackets, June 28; Dead Boys, June 29; Sarah Shook and the Disarmers, June 29; Suzanne Santo, June 30; Alex Williams, June 30; Chris Trapper, Diana Chittester, July 1; Pokey LaFarge, July 1; Alyssa Boyd Quartet, Liz Bullock and The Tremonts, July 5; Dan Baird & Homemade Sin, July 6; Psychic Leader, Mars Dog, No Plastic Flowers, July 7; Hillbilly Casino, July 8; Jordan DePaul, M. Moody, Steve Wright, July 11; Falling Stars, Maura Rogers and the Bellows, July 12; The New Soft Shoe, July 12; Jivviden, The Venus Flytraps, White Buffalo Woman, July 13; Kevin Gordon, July 15; Pearl Charles, Fascinator, July 16; Mt. Joy, July 23; Bent Knee,
Gatherers, July 17; Grateful Shred, Mapache, July 17; Walter Trout, John Nemeth, July 18; SNOFLO, July 18; Mobley, July 19; Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express, Eilen Jewell, July 21; Howlin Rain, The Mountain Movers, July 21; Maggie Koerner, July 22; Back to Black, July 22; The Donkeys, July 23; The Beach Boy Tour-Knox Hamilton featuring Brother Sundance, July 24; Japanese Breakfast, July 24; Rayland Baxter, July 25; The Hi-Risers, July 28; Snail Mail, Long Beard, July 29; Danny Duncan: Virginity Rocks World Tour, July 31; nothing,nowhere, Lil West, Bogues, Jay Vees, Aug. 1; HIRIE, Aug. 3; Old 97’s, Aug. 5; Campdogzz, Aug. 5; The Suitcase Junket, Aug. 7; Sunny Sweeney, Ward Davies, Tennessee Jet, Aug. 8; Mourn, Chastity, Aug. 8; The Grass is Dead, Aug. 9; Making Movies, Aug. 10; Mimi Arden, Aug. 11; Tacocat, Aug. 12; Shiloh Hill, Aug. 17; Mt. Joy, Oliver Hazard, Kallan, Aug. 23; Selwyn Birchwood, Aug. 23; Great Lake Swimmers, Aug. 25; Tribal Seeds Aug. 31. Call 216-383-1124 or visit www. beachlandballroom.com.
Blossom Music Center: 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, June 23; Brad Paisley, Hank Williams Jr., Dan Tyminski, July 5; Logic, NF, Kyle, July 6; Foreigner, Whitesnake, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, July 10; Weezer, Pixies, July 11; Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, July 17; Vans Warped Tour, featuring Reel Big Fish, Bowling for Soup, Less Than Jake, Simple Plan and others, July 18; Wiz Khalifa, Rae Sremmurd, Lil Skies, OT Genasis, July 22; Lady Antebellem, Darius Rucker, Russell Dickerson; Foo Fighters, July 25; Lynyrd Skynyrd, July 27; Zac Brown Band, Aug. 2; Avenged Sevenfold, Prophets of Rage, Three Days Grace, Aug. 6; Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini; Rascal Flatts, Dan + Shay, Carly Pearce, Aug. 17; Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, Lauren Alaina, Aug. 23; Counting Crows, Live, Aug. 26; Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin, Aug. 27; Pentatonix, Sept. 13; Ozzy Osbourne, Stone Sour, Sept. 16. Call 330-920-8040 or visit www.blossommusic.com.
Cain Park: Superior Road between Lee and South Taylor roads, Cleveland Heights, presents Janis Ian, Susan Werner, June 22; Dave Koz and Friends, July 21; Arlo Guthrie, July 22; O’Jays, July 27; Punch Brothers, Madison Cunningham, Aug. 9. Call 216-371-3000 or visit CainPark.com. E.J. Thomas Hall: 196 Hill St.,
Akron, presents Steve Martin & Martin Short, featuring The Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff Babko, Nov. 2. Call 330-9727570 or visit uakron.edu/ej/. FirstEnergy Stadium — Home of the Cleveland Browns: 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, presents Beyonce and Jay-Z, July 25. Visit FirstEnergyStadium.com.
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents moe., July 19. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., presents Priests, An American Astronaut, Perverts Again,June 22; Poolside, Drama, June 23; Maps & Atlases, Prism Tats, So Long Albatrose, June 24; Dustbowl Revival, Swap Meet, June 26; Descartes A Kant, Cereal Banter, Kiss Me Deadly, June 27; Duo Decibal System, Jeremy Porter & The Tucos, Dutch Babies, June 28; Frayle, Temple of the Fuzz Witch, Sparrowmilk, Arms & Armour, June 29; All Eyes on Her, Boss Lucci, Big 40; Mz Crazy Tee, J Leshelle, June 30; Project Pat, Only Native Sounds, Megadon216, Jams Davis, July 1; Ben Morey and the Eyes, Heavenly Creatures, B **** seat, July 5; Apostle Jones, The Kimota Bombs, Swell Tides, July 7; Nikki Lane, Blank Range, July 8; Distracted, Jack’s Mom, Filler, July 11; The Thing with Feathers, Three Legged Chairs, Funeral Proposals, July 12; Slum Village, Joey Aich, Visual 9, Vibe & Direct, Yosemight, C-Level, July 13; Slum Village, Joey Aich, Visual 9, Vigatron, UNKNOWNPHRAZES, July 14; Exotic Fruit Club, Pomade, Typical Citizen, July 15; Black Milk, Floco Torres, Jul Big Green, July 16; Pastor Parsons, First to Eleven, D Ware, July 18; Alex Cameron, Jackie Cohen, July 19; Etana, Ms. BBC & Conscious Eye, July 22; Pelican, Cloakroom, Axioma, July 27; Lucy Dacus, Deau Eyes, July 28; Bomba Estereo, Aug. 3; Prince Ish, Nick Samps, Kent Archie, Bre Vibez, Freshy Ramons, Aug. 4; Cadaver Dogs, Dark Water Rebellion, North by North, All is Harvest, Aug. 5; Wino, Xasthus, Ancient VVisdom, Aug. 8; Agent Orange, Fea, Wild Wings, Aug. 10; De Lux, Traps PS, Key to the Mint, Aug. 11; Sparta, Aug. 12; Dick Dale, Falling Stars, Aug. 14; Lydia, Jared & The Mill, Cherry Pools, Aug. 15; Pedro The Lion, H.C. McEntire, Aug. 17; DK the Drummer and Sucre, Aug. 22; Steve A Palooza, Mo’Mojo, Blue Lunch, Cats on Holiday, Carlos Jones, Aug. 25; Monolord, Aug. 28. Call 216-321-5588 or visit www.grogshop.gs. Hard Rock Rocksino at Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Randy Bachman — “Every Song Tells a Story,” June 24; Melissa Etheridge, July 1; Pretenders, The Rails, July 7; The Scintas, July 14; Air Supply, July 15; Tesla, July 18; Brandy, July 19; George Thorogood and The Destroyers, Aug. 5; Boy George and Culture Club, Aug. 8; Yes featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman, Sept. 8; Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish’s Rascals (with Carmine Appice on drums), Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes,Sept. 9; Michael McDonald, Sept. 12; Gordon Lightfoot, Sept. 15; Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, Sept. 21; Eddie Money, Sept. 29; Simple Minds, Oct. 11; Garbage, Oct. 18; Paul Anka, Oct. 25; Boz Scaggs, Nov. 1; Gladys Knight, Nov. 10; 98 Degrees at Christmas, Nov. 23; Brian Wilson presents: The Christmas Album Live, Dec. 1; Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Dec. 16. Call 330-908-7625 or visit www.hrrocksinonorthfieldpark.com. House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, Lucero, The Menzingers, June 24; The Neighbourhood, June 26; Arrested Development, June 29; Aly & AJ, Rainsford, June 30; Women Rock Cle, featuring The Whiskey Hollow, AJ & The Woods, Nights and others, July 6; Jesse McCartney,July 5; Carter Winter, July 7; So Far Gone: Drake Night, July 7; Theory
of a Deadman, July 10; Old Crow Medicine Show, July 13; John Butler Trio, Mama Kin Spender, July 18; Armored Saint, Act of Defiance, July 18; Tory Lanez, July 19; Chris Robinson Brotherhood, July 20; Summer Chilled — A Vodka Infused Electronic Music Experience featuring Jon Doe, Konium, Dutty, July 21 in the Foundation Room; Lord Huron, July 27; Toni Romiti, July 31; Guster, Van Williams, Aug. 1; The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Buster Shuffle, Aug. 23. Call 216-241-5555 or visit www.hob. com/cleveland. Jacobs Pavilion: Nautica Entertainment Complex, West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland, presents Ray Lamontagne, Neko Case, June 30; Barenaked Ladies, Better Than Ezra, KT Tunstall, July 15; Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, July 25; Jason Mraz, Brett Dennen, July 27; Coheed and Cambria, Taking Back Sunday, The Story So Far, July 29; Lindsey Stirling, Aug. 4; David Byrne, Aug. 7; All Time Low, Dashboard Confessional, Gnash, Aug. 10; O.A.R., Matt Nathanson, Aug. 23; NEEDTOBREATHE, Johnnyswim, Forest Black,Sept. 5; Brett Eldredge, Devin Dawson, Sept. 28. Call 216-861-4080 or visit www.nauticaflats.com.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Funky Feat (four of the five members of Little Feat), June 29; David Bromberg, July 15; Robert Cray, July 20; Atlanta Rhythm Section, July 27; Don Volt, Aug. 7; Devon Allman, Duane Betts, Aug. 8; Toad the Wet Sprocket, Aug. 16; Judy Collins Aug. 18; Dave Mason and Steve Ropper’s Rock and Soul Revue, Aug. 19; Justin Hayward — The Voice of The Moody Blues, Aug. 24; The Thompson Twins, Tom Bailey, Aug. 29; Rock of the Eighties Tour with The Romantics, The Motels and John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, Aug. 31; The FIXX, Sept. 7; Psychedelic Furs, Sept. 12; An Acoustic Evening with Keb’ Mo’, Sept. 14; Michael Nesmith and the First National Band, Sept. 15; The High Kings, Sept. 19; Acoustic Alchemy, Sept. 21; The Kingston Trio, Sept. 23; Madeleine Peyroux, Sept. 28; Abrosia and Orleans, Sept. 29; Jimmie Vaughan, Sept. 30; Rita Coolidge, Oct. 14; Dan Tyminski, Oct. 25; I’m With Her, Nov. 4; The Deep South, Nov. 9. Call 330-677-5005 or visit www.
kentstage.org.
Lorain Palace Theater: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents “Stars of the 60s,” featuring The Grass Roots, The Classics IV, Chris Montez, The Marvelettes, Oct. 12; Liverpool Legends (Beatles tribute), Nov. 2; Walkin’ With Cash (Johnny Cash tribute), Nov. 10; Kashmir-The Led Zeppelin Show, Nov. 16. Call 440-2452323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Davina & the Vagabonds, June 22; Becky Boyd Blues Brunch, June 24; Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, June 25; Langhorne Slim and The Lost at Last Band, June 26; The Chestertons, June 27; Zephaniah OHora, June 28; Dueling Pianos, June 30; Tropical Cleveland, June 30; Yoga and Reggae with Shane Ortega, July 1; Dueling Pianos Brunch, July 1; Chicago Tribute by Beginnings, July 3; Eric Seddon’s Hot Club, July 3; Nitebridge and Sunrise Jones, July 4; Jann Klose & Alexis Antes, July 5; Santana Tribute by Evil Ways, July 6; MO’Mojo, July 6; Madmen Across the Water, July 7; The Bacon Brothers, July 11; Troubadours of Divine Bliss, July 12; FM Project, July 13; Swamps of Jersey: She’s the Boss, July 14; Rachel and The Beatnik Playboys, July 15; ZZ Ward, July 18; Tiffany Baumann and Friends, July 19; Beatles Brunch with The Sunrise Jones, July 22; The Clash Tribute by The Boys from The County Hell, July 27; 80’s Night with The Sunrise Jones, July 27; Samfox, July 28; CSNY Brunch by Long Time Gone, July 29; The Alarm featuring Mike Peters, July 29; Michelle Romary, Aug. 2; Nitebridge, Aug. 4; Cats on Holiday, Aug. 5; Lee Ann Womack, Aug. 9; Bill Toms and Hard Rain, Aug. 10; The Prince Experience, Aug. 10; Roshambeaux, Aug. 16; Sarah Wilson and the New Guys, Aug. 16; Neil Young Tribute by Broken Arrow, Aug. 17; The Reid Project, Aug. 18; The Diamond Project, Aug. 19; Joanne Shaw Taylor, Aug. 22; Commander Cody, Aug. 24. Call 216-242-1250 or visit www.musicboxcle.com.
Nighttown: 12387 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, presents Bob James, June 22-24; Natalie Cressman Quintet, June 28; Halie Loren, June 29; Ariel Pocock, June 30; Bobby Floyd Trio, July 1; Jackie Warren & Joshua Smith, July 7; Louis Prima Jr., July 12; Poi Dog Pondering, July 13; Mark Sherman, Felix Pastorius, Mike Clark Venture Trio, July 13-14; The Cash Box Kings, Blues DeVille, Clorious, Retro Musicianship, July 20. Call 216-795-0550, or visit www. nighttowncleveland.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Kirk Whalum, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Diva Jazz Orchestra, June 28; Tri-C JazzFest Outdoor Festival, June 29 and 30; Smooth Jazz All-stars, June 29; Terance Blanchard: Grace Kelly, June 30; Snarky Puppy, June 30: Common,, Jose James, June 30; Vincius Cantauria; “4U — A Symphonic Celebration of Prince,” Sept. 29; Joan Baez, Oct. 3; Celtic Thunder, Oct. 3; “Rocktopia,” a concert fusing rock and classical, Oct. 27; The Music of Cream: 50th Anniversary World Tour, Nov. 1; Straight No Chaser, Dec. 16. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Quicken Loans Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Phil Collins, Oct. 18; Justin Timberlake, Oct. 20; Fleetwood Mac, Oct. 26; Elton John, Nov. 3; Metallica, Feb. 1. Call 216-4202200 or visit TheQArena.com. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame And Museum: Cleveland, presents Jesse Dayton, 1 p.m. June 23; Philly School of Rock All Stars, noon June 30; Rock & Recovery with Inductee Ricky Byrd, noon July 14; Taylygate, The Accidentals, 5 p.m. July 17; Rock Hall Inductee Wanda Jackson with Bang!Bang!, 3 p.m. July 21; Summer in the City — Fresh Produce with DJ Red-I, 7 p.m. July 25; Fam Jam, noon July 28; Summer in the City — Bully, Punch Drunk Tag a Longs, 7 p.m. Aug. 1; Chicago School of Rock All Stars, 5 p.m. Aug. 2; Drummer Spotlight with Sum 41’s Frank Zummo, 2 p.m. Aug. 4; Summer in the City — Screaming Females, Forage, 7 p.m. Aug. 8; KlipschFest, 3 p.m. Aug. 11; Summer in the City — A Giant Dog with Sister Smirk, 7 p.m. Aug. 15; Blues, Bikes & BBQ with JD & The Straight Shot, 7 p.m. Aug. 16; Summer in the City — Sarah Shook and The Disarmers, The Whiskey Hollow, 7 p.m. Aug. 22; Michael Jackson Birthday Bash, 6 p.m. Aug. 29; Rock Hall Inductee John Oates, 3 p.m. Sept. 15. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit www.rockhall.com. Rockin on the River: at Lorain’s Black Water Landing, presents Boy Band Review, Recess, June 29; Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd tribute), Colin Dussault’s Blues Project, June 30; Draw the Line (Aerosmith tribute), My Drunk’n Uncle, July 6; Hairball, A Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock, Faction, July 7; The Four Horsemen (Metallica tribute), Ultimate Ozzy Tribute, July 13;
Bostyx (music of Boston and Styx), with former Boston member David Victor, Straight On (Heart tribute), July 14; Appetite for Destruction (Guns ‘N Roses tribute, Butch Armstrong, July 27; Eliminator (ZZ Top tribute), Harvest (Neil Young tribute, Aug. 3; Shining Star (Earth, Wind & Fire tribute), Hollywood Swinging (Kool & the Gang tribute), BBI, Aug. 4; Disco Inferno, 1988, Aug. 10; Ultimate Aldean (Jason Aldean tribute), Monica Robins & the Ninja Cowboys, Aug. 17; Escape (Journey tribute), CIA, Aug. 24; Michael Stanley & The Resonators, The Juke Hounds, Aug. 25; Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson tribute), Aug. 31; Tricky Dick, The Cover-Ups, Sept. 1. Visit rockinontheriver.com.
Shaker Square: Shaker and Moreland Boulevards, Cleveland, presents: Swamp Boogie Band, 6 p.m. June 23; The Discovery Band, 6 p.m. June 30; Justo Saborit, 6 p.m. July 7; The Benjaminz, 6 p.m. July 14; The Sensations, 6 p.m. July 21; The Von James Xperience, 6 p.m. July 28; Carlos Jones, 6 p.m. Aug. 4. Visit VisitShakerSquare.com.
Tri-C JazzFest: featuring a number of ticketed and free performances, will be June 28 through 30 at Playhouse Square in Cleveland. Visit tri-c.edu/ jazzfest.
Dance
DANCECleveland: presents its second annual summer dance festival, in partnership with American Dance Festival and featuring performances by two dance companies, the launch of the new speaker series “Body of Work: Dialogues on Dance,” educational workshops and more,” July 24 through Aug. 4 in Cleveland. Visit www.dancecleveland. org or call 216-991-9000. Hard Rock Rocksino at Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents “Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games,” Nov. 9. Call 330-9087625 or visit www.hrrocksinonorthfieldpark.com.
Verb Ballets: presents Ballet UpClose Luncheon, noon June 22 at Verb Ballet’s studio, 3445 Warrensville Center Road, Shaker Heights; a free performance, 8 p.m. June 29 at Cain Park’s Evans Amphitheater in Cleveland Heights. Call 216-397-3757 or visit www.verbballets.org. Film Cinema at the Square: Playhouse Square’s annual summer classic film series at the Connor Palace, presents “The Red Shoes,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2; “Casablanca,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 and 2 p.m. Aug. 5; “Cool Runnings,” 2 p.m. Aug. 4; “National Lampoon’s Vacation,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9; “Shawshank Redemption,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10; “Goldfinger,” 2 p.m. Aug. 10; “Goldfinger,” 2 p.m. Aug. 11; “The Spy Who Loved Me,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11; “Hook,” 7 p.m. Aug. 12; “Hocus Pocus,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16; “The Fugitive,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17; “Sunset Boulevard,” 2 p.m. Aug. 18; “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18; “An American in Paris,” 2 p.m. Aug. 19. Visit bit.ly/ PHS-Cinema-2016.
Music
Apollo’s Fire, The Cleveland
Baroque Orchestra: presents “Greatest Hits of the 1720s,” featuring pieces by Bach and Vivaldi, 8 p.m. June 22 at Cleveland Institute of Music’s Kulas Hall. Call 216-320-0012 or 800-314-2535, or visit www. apollosfire.org. Blossom Music Festival at
Blossom Music Center: the summer home of The Cleveland Orchestra, presents the summer home of The Cleveland Orchestra, presents “A Salute to America,” Blossom Festival Band, July 3 and 4; “Opening Night: Pictures at an Exhibition,” The Cleveland Orchestra, July 7; The Who’s “Tommy,” Roger Daltrey and members of The Who Band and The Cleveland Orchestra, July 8; “Singin’ in the Rain - Live,” The Cleveland Orchestra, July 14; “Schumann’s Spring Symphony,” The Cleveland Orchestra, July 15; “Malher’s ‘Titan’,” The Cleveland Orchestra with the Kent/Blossom Chamber Orchestra and the Blossom Festival Chorus, July 21; “Brahms Fourth Symphony,” The Cleveland Orchestra, July 28; “Audra McDonald Sings Broadway,” The Cleveland Orchestra, July 29; “The Little Mermaid - Live,” The Cleveland Orchestra, Aug. 4; “DVOŘÁK’S Seventh,” The Cleveland Orchestra, Aug. 5; “Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody,” The Cleveland Orchestra, Aug. 11; “Yo-Yo Ma Plays Bach,” Yo-Yo Ma, Aug. 12; “Sibelius Second Symphony,” The Cleveland Orchestra, Aug. 18; “Frank & Ella,” The Cleveland Orchestra, Aug. 19; “Carmina Burana,” The Cleveland Orchestra with Audrey Luna, Matthew Plenk, Elliot Madore and the Blossom Festival Chorus, Aug. 25; “Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert - Live,” The Cleveland Orchestra, Aug. 31 through Sept. 2. Call 216-231-1111 or visit www.clevelandorchestra.com.
Cleveland Orchestra: presents Star-Spangled Spectacular, 6 p.m. (concert starts at 9 p.m.) July 6 at Mall B in Downtown Cleveland (between Lakeside and St. Clair avenues). Visit ClevelandOrchestra.com.
Lake View Cemetery: 12316 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Sammy DeLeon, 4 p.m. June 24 (rain date July 1); Red Light Roxy, 4 p.m. July 8 (rain date July 15); Blue Lunch, 4 p.m. July 22 (rain date July 29); Beatnik Playboys, 4 p.m. Aug. 5 (rain date Aug. 12); Hot Djang, 4 p.m. Aug. 19 (rain date Aug. 26); Hubb’s Groove, 4 p.m. Sept. 9 (rain date Sept. 16). Call 216-421-2665 or visit www. lakeviewcemetery.com. Oberlin College & Conservatory: presents mezzo-soprano Kathyrn Leemhis, 7:30 p.m. in Kulas Recital Hall; Baroque Performance Institute Faculty Concert, 8 p.m. June 22 and 29 in Kulas Recital Hall; Nitebridge, 6:30 p.m. June 23 on Tappan Square; Credo Guest Recital: Arianna Quartet, 7:30 p.m. July 3 in Kulas Recital Hall; Milt Hinto Institute for Studio Bass Gala Concert, 7:30 p.m. July 11 in Warner Concert Hall; Cooper Competition Recital Finals, 7 p.m. July 18 in Warner Concert Hall; Cooper Competition Concerto Finals, 7:30 p.m. July 20 at Severance Hall in Cleveland. Call 440-7758160 or 800-371-0178 or visit www.oberlin.edu/artsguide.
Workshop Players: 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, presents “Better When I’m Singin’ with Steppin’ Out Show Choir,” a fundraiser for Workshop Players and Steppin’ Out, 7:30 p.m. June 23 and 3 p.m. June 24. Call 440-988-5613 or visit www.workshopplayers.com.
Theater
Beck Center For The Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents “Bent,” through July 1 in the Studio Theatre. Call 216-521-2540 or visit www. BeckCenter.org. Blank Canvas Theatre: 1305 W. 78th St., Suite 211, Cleveland, presents “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” through June 23; “We Will Rock You,” Aug. 3 through 18; “Cannibal! The Musical,” Oct. 5 through 27; Dec. 7 through 22. Call 440-941-0458 or visit BlankCanvasTheatre.com. Cleveland Shakespeare Festival: presents “In Troilus and Cressida,” adapted and directed by David Hansen, June 22 at Toby’s Plaza (next to MOCA), University Circle, 11440 Uptown Ave., Cleveland, June 23 at Grove Amphitheater, 425 N. Commons Road, Mayfield Village, June 24 at Sims Park, 23131 Lake Shore Blvd., Euclid, June 29 at Tremont Lincoln Park, 1208 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland, June 30 at The James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor; July 1 at Public Square, Cleveland; “Twelfth Night,” adapted by Anne McEvoy,” July 20 at Coventry PEACE Park, Coventry Road and Euclid Heights Boulevard, Cleveland Heights, July 21 at Cahoon Park, Bay Village, July 22 at Grove Amphitheater, 425 N. Commons Road, Mayfield Village, July 27 at Sims Park, 23131 Lake Shore Blvd., Euclid, July 28 at Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood, July 29 at City of Mentor Amphitheater, 8600 Munson Road, Aug. 3 at Public Square, Cleveland, Aug. 4 at Bedford Public Square, Aug. 5 at Tremont Lincoln Park, 1208 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland. Visit www.cleveshakes.org or call 440-794-ICSF.
Karamu House: 2355 E. 89th St., Cleveland, presents “Letters From Zora,” through June 24 in the Jelliffe Theatre. Call 216-7957070 or visit KaramuHouse.org. Lorain Community Music Theater:
presents “Anything Goes,” 7:30 p.m. July 13, 14, 20 and 21 and 2 p.m. July 22 at Lorain Performing Arts Center, 2600 Ashland Ave., Lorain. Visit loraincommunitymusictheater.org.
Lorain Palace Theater: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents “Grease: The Musical,” performed by Sandstone Summer Theatre, July 12 through 14. Call 440-245-2323 or visit www. lorainpalace.com. Oberlin Summer Theater Festival: at Hall Auditorium, 67 N. Main St., presents “Little Women,” June 22 through Aug. 5; “Romeo and Juliet,” July 6 through Aug. 4; “Picnic,” by William Inge, July 20 through Aug. 4. Call 440-775-8169, email ostf@oberlin.edu or visit Oberlin. edu/ostf. Playhouse Square: Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, presents “Hamilton,” July 17 through Aug. 26; Menopause the Musical, July 31 through Aug. 12; “Martin Luther on Trial,” Sept. 29 and 30. Call 216-241-6000 or visit www. playhousesquare.com.
Misc.
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live 30th Anniversary Tour,” featuring the return of Joel Robinson, Oct. 25. Visit www.clevelandagora.com. Beyond the Book Jacket Author Series: at various branches of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, presents Fatima Farheen Mirza, 7 p.m. June 27 at the Beachwood Branch; Kate DiCamillo, July 22, Parma-Snow Branch. Visit beyondbookjackets.com. Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society: 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, presents “Mad for Plaid,” an exhibition dedicated to the “timeless pattern” pulling from the WRHS costume collection, through early 2019. Visit wrhs.org. Cleveland Museum of Natural
History: 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle, presents “PTEROSAURS: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs, an exhibit showcasing the diversity of prehistoric flying reptiles, through Aug. 12; “Sailing for Science: The Voyage of the Blossom,” which “tells the extraordinary story of the voyage of the three-masted schooner Blossom and its 16man crew that set sail on Oct. 29, 1923,” through Aug. 5. Call 216-231-1177, 800-317-9155, or visit www.cmnh.org. Cleveland National Air Show: featuring Sean D. Tucker in his final season as a solo performer, will be Sept. 1 through 3 at Burke Lakefront Airport. Visit ClevelandAirShow.com or call 216-781-0747. Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents “TapeScape-Sticky Science,” through Sept. 3; Star Spangled Science, featuring holiday-themed hands-on activities and “explosive” demonstrations, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 30 and noon to 5 p.m. July 1; Rock and Boom — viewing of fireworks from the deck of the Steamship William G. Mather, 8 to 11 p.m. July 4. Call 216-694-2000 or visit www.greatscience.com.
InCuya Music Festival: presented by AEG Presents and featuring acts including New Order, The Avett Brothers, AWOLNATION, Cake and others, will be Aug. 25 and 26 in downtown Cleveland. Visit InCuya.com. Maltz Museum Of Jewish Heritage: 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood, presents Everyday Heroes Activity Center, a kids indoor play area, through Aug. 12. Call 216-593-0575 or visit www. MaltzJewishMuseum.org. Oberlin College & Conservatory: presents Oberlin Chalk Walk 2018, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 23 in downtown Oberlin. Call 440775-8160 or 800-371-0178 or visit www.oberlin.edu/artsguide.
Oberlin Heritage Center: 73 1⁄2 S. Professor St., presents Freedom’s Friends: Underground Railroad & Abolitionist History Walk, 11 a.m. Saturdays through August. 440-774-1700 or visit OberlinHeritageCenter.org.
Quicken Loans Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Cirque du Soleil’s “Corteo,” Nov. 15 through 18. Call 888-894-9422 or visit www.theQarena.com. Stocker Arts Center at Lorain Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents “Sweet Fortunes: A Musical Journey,” the 2018-19 season kickoff celebration featuring refreshments, karaoke, backstage tours and more, 4 to 7 p.m. July 24. Call 440-366-4040 or visit StockerArtsCenter.com.
Taste on the Lake: a presentation by Cleveland Metroparks and featuring food and music, will be 5 to 10. p.m. July 7 and noon to 6 p.m. July 8 at Edgewater Park. Visit clevelandmetroparks.com/ taste. Vermilion Third Thursday Music Flowers and a Sunset: a free event featuring live music, it will be 6:30 p.m. till sunset July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20. Call 440-967-4477 or visit vermilionchamber.net. Visible Voice Books: 2258 Professor St., Cleveland, presents Brian Hasset, “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Jack Kerouac,” June 22. Call 216-961-0084 or visit visiblevoicebooks.com.