The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
Plan something fun to do before August comes to an end
Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to entertainment@news-herald.com. You must include a phone number and/or web address for publication.
Art
Cleveland Museum of Art:
11150 East Blvd., presents “Rinpa,” through Oct. 3; “Interpretation of Materiality: Gold,” through Oct. 25; “Variations: The Reuse of Models in Paintings by Orazio and Artemisia Gentileschi,” through Aug. 22; “New Histories, New Futures,” through Sept. 12 at Transformer Station; “Fashioning Identity: Mala Textiles of Panama,” through Jan. 9; “Private Lives: Home and Family in the Art of the Nabis, Paris, 1889-1900,” through Sept. 19; “A New York Minute: Street Photography, 1920-1950,” through Nov. 7; “Ashcan School Prints and the American City, 1900-1940,” through Dec. 26Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Fairmount Center for the Arts: 8400Road, Russell Township, presents its 45th annual juried art exhibition, a variety of art pieces from artists around Ohio., through Aug. 26 (closing reception at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26). Call 440-338-3171or visit fairmountcenter.org.
Fairport Harbor Tourism Council: presents an outdoor pirate-themed art show, with works at the entrance of the village on both High and Third streets, through Sept. 19. Visit FairportHarborTourism.com.
Lakeland Community College’s Gallery at Lakeland:
7700Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, presents “Watercolor Ohio 2021: 44th Annual Juried Exhibition,” through Sept. 10. Call 440-5257029 or visit lakelandcc. edu/gallery.
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Cleveland:
11400 Euclid Ave., presents
“Axis Mundo: Queer Networks in Chicano L.A.,” through Jan. 2. Call 216421-8671 or visit mocacleveland.org.
Sculpture Center: 1834 E. 123rd St., Cleveland, presents Crossroads: “Still We Rise,” an augmented reality (AR) exhibition series that will showcase artwork from 12artists, through Sept. 25. Call 216-229-6527 or visit sculpturecenter.org.
Valley Art Center: 155 Bell St., Chagrin Falls, presents a “reimagined” Art by the Falls,” featuring a series of gallery exhibitions at VAC, through Sept. 1. Call 440247-7507 or visit valleyartcenter.org.
Comedy
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Bianca Del Rio, Oct. 13; St. Vincent, Oct. 18; Heather McMahan, Oct. 23; Taylor Tomlinson, Nov. 12 (two shows); Nate Bargatze, Dec. 4; Whitney Cummings, Dec. 10; Patton Oswalt, Dec. 11; Steve-O, Jan. 14; “Letterkenny: Live on Tour, Feb. 27(two shows). Visit AgoraCleveland.com. Cleveland Improv: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Bill Bellamy, Aug. 20 through 22; Nate Jackson, Aug. 27 through 28. Brian Simpson, Sept. 3 and 4; Justin Whitehead, Sept. 5; Tony Baker, Sept. 9 through
11; Earthquake, Sept. 17 through 19; Brandon T. Jackson, Sept. 23. Call 216696-4677 or visit ClevelandImprov.com.
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents Roy Wood Jr., Aug. 20 and 21; Italian Bred, Aug. 21 and 22; The Mike Paramore, Aug. 22; Daniel Van Kirk, Aug. 26; Al Jackson, Aug. 27 and 28. Call 216-736-4242 or visit pickwickandfrolic.com.
Dance
DANCECleveland: presents “KOLADE-XCOPE,” by Raphael Xavier, featuring hiphop dancers with live music by Tim Motzer, 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights. Visit dancecleveland.org or call 216-991-9000.
Verb Ballets Center for Dance: 3558 Lee Road, Shaker Heights, presents a mini-concert and lecturedemonstration with South African artist Sikhumbuzo Hlahleni, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Call 216-397-3757 or visit verballets.org.
Film
Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque: 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “State Funeral,” 5 p.m. Aug. 21 and 4 p.m. Aug. 22; “Cryptozoo,” 7:30p.m. Aug. 21 and 6:45 p.m. Aug. 26;
“2046,” 7p.m. Aug. 22. Call 216-421-7450or visit CIA. edu/Cinematheque.
Music
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Cleveland Taco Fest, featuring local bands and more, Aug. 27 through 29. Visit AgoraCleveland. com.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Elektric Voodoo, Aug. 20; Northcoast Shakedown + FUBAR, Aug. 21; The Shootouts, Ohio Weather Band, Aug. 21; The Elevators, Big Something, Yam Yam, Aug. 22; Tab Benoit, Aug. 24; Pre/ Post Nikki Lane + Brent Cobb Show with Country Honk, Aug. 25; Nikki Lane + Brent Cobb, Aug. 25; Alex Bevan, Aug. 27; Bill Toms and Hard Rain, Brian Lisik, Aug. 27; Brandon Miller, Ray Flanagan Trio, Aug. 28, Post Saga, Aug. 28; Lee Dewyze, Aug. 31. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom. com.
Blossom Music Center: 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents The Zac Brown Band, Aug. 20. Call 330920-8040 or visit livemu. sc/2QcbKUb.
Blossom Music Festival: at Blossom Music Center, the summer home of The Cleveland Orchestra, presents “Romantic Brahms,” featuring Symphony No. 3, Aug. 22; “Enigma Variations,” Aug. 28. Call 216231-1111 or visit clevelandorchestra.com.
Cain Park: Goodnor and Superior, Cleveland Heights, presents Musical Memories — Celebrating the Best of Cain Park Theater, Aug. 21; Multi-Music Fest featuring Stokley, SWV, Sept. 4; Indigo Girls, Sept. 9; Tri-C
JazzFest, Sept. 11and 12; Soul Asylum, Sept. 16; Under the Streetlamp, Sept.
18. Call 216-371-3000, or visit cainpark.com.
Cleveland Opera Theater: presents free outdoor summer concerts — 7p.m. Aug. 28 at Dunham Tavern Museum in Cleveland. Call 216-512-0268 or visit ClevelandOperaTheater.org.
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents Bachman Cummings, Aug.
22. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, presents Who Hit Me, Who Saves Who, Hasta, Aug. 20; GLOW 12 featuring Ya-Ya, Aug. 21; Sounds Like Summer, Aug. 22; 2ssaint, Aug. 26; Natha Paul & The Admirables, C-Level, Uptowne Buddha, Aug. 27; Pillars, Rebreather, Brain Cave, Aug. 28; School of Rock All-Stars, Aug. 29; The Giant Jam Sandwich, Aug.
29. Call 216-321-5588 or visit grogshop.gs.
House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Zoe — Sonidos de Karmatica Resonancia Tour, Aug. 26; Young Blue, Aug. 30; Avatar, Sept. 9; Isaiah Rashad, Lil Sunny’s Awesome Vacation, Sept. 12; Buckcherry, Sept. 14; Candlebox, Sept. 15; Mod Sun, Internet Killed the Rockstar, Sept. 16; Wizkid, Sept. 17; Toad the Wet Sprocket, Sept. 19; Too Many Zooz X Big Freedia, Sept. 23; JXDN, Sept. 24; Dr. Dog, Sept. 26; Thievery Corporation, Sept. 27; P.O.D., Sept. 28; Foundation Is Grateful with Dupree’s Dead Band, Oct. 1; The Black Dahlia Murder, Oct. 3; Dashboard Confessional (unplugged), Oct. 5; Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Oct. 7; Alina Baraz, Oct. 8; State Champs, Oct. 13; Toadies, Oct. 14; Drive-By Truckers, Oct. 16; Rival Sons, Dorothy, Oct. 17; BBNO$, Oct. 19; The Airborne Tox Event, Oct. 20;
We Banjo 3, The Infamous Stringdusters, Oct. 21; Dayglow, Oct. 22; Andrew McMahon, Oct. 23; Black Soprano Family, Oct. 24; Banners, Oct. 29; Larkin Poe, Oct. 31; Poppy, Nov. 2; Bleachers, Nov. 3; Silverstein, Nov. 4; Foundation is Grateful with Dupree’s Dead Band, Nov. 5; Gwar, Nov. 7; Ledisi, Nov. 9; Yiah Live! Live!, Nov. 11; Surfaces, Nov. 12; Black Label Society, Nov. 15; Jinjer, Suicide Silence, All Hail the Yeti, Nov. 16; Jack Harlow, Nov. 17; Turkuaz, Nov. 19; Welshly Arms, Nov. 26; Theory of a Deadman, Nov. 27. Visit houseofblues.com/ Cleveland.
Jacobs Pavilion: Nautica Entertainment Complex, West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland, presents Louis the Child, Aug. 21. Call 216622-6557 or visit livemu. sc/3uKm4lg.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents John Mayall, Aug. 26; Ani DiFranco, Elizabeth
Moen, Aug. 27; Spin Doctors, Aug. 28; BoDeans, Aug. 31; The Uprooted Band (featuring Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root), Sept. 7; Julian Marley, Sept. 8; Asleep at the Wheel, The Shootouts, Sept. 17; Five for Fighting with a string quartet, Sept. 22; Bela Fleck’s “My Bluegrass Heart, Sept. 28; Reverend Peyton’s Big Dam Band, Oct. 14; Cowboy Junkies, Oct. 15; Samantha Fish, Oct. 21; Over the Rhine, Oct. 23; Yonder Mountain String Band, Oct. 27; Rick Wakeman, Nov. 1; Dennis Quaid, Nov. 6; the FIXX, The English Beat, Nov. 9; The Wallflowers, Nov. 16; We Banjo 3, Dec. 5; Hot Tuna, Steve Kimock & Friends, Dec. 8; Crash Test Dummies, March 2. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
Lake View Cemetery Concert Series: at Lakeview Cemetery, 2316 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, presents Hubb’s Groove (soul/jazz), 4p.m.
Aug. 29(rain date Sept. 5). Visit lakeviewcemetery.com.
Legacy Live: a concert series at Legacy Village in Lyndhurst with performances on a stage near the lawn between Bar Louie and California Pizza Kitchen, presents Light of Two Moons (acoustic rock), Aug. 21; Saborit (Latin soul), Aug. 28. call 216-382-3871 or visit Legacy-Village.com.
Madison Concerts in the Park: a series with shows at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Madison Village Park, River and West Main streets, presents Erie Heights Brass, Aug. 26. Call 440-428-7526.
Mentor Rocks concert series: with shows at 7 p.m. at Mentor Civic Amphitheater, 8600Munson Road, presents Queen Nation (Queen tribute), Aug. 24; E5C4P3 (Journey tribute), Aug. 31. Visit mentorrocks.info.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Joanna Connor Blues Band, Aug. 20; Blue Lunch, Aug. 20; Tropical Cleveland’s Noche en Blanco, Aug. 21; Billy Joel Brunch, Aug. 22; Linda Ronstadt Brunch featuring Rachel & The Beatnik Playboys, Aug. 22; Outlaws I&I, Aug. 22; Todd Snider, Aug. 23; Maura Rogers and the Bellows, Aug. 28; Late Nite Lounge: Drag Bingo with Veranda L’Ni & Friends, Aug. 28; Jimmy Buffett Brunch with Cheeseburgers in Paradise, Aug. 29; Motown Brunch featuring Nitebridge, Aug. 29; Ms. BBC, Aug. 29. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Our Old Music for a New World: an outdoor picnic concert series from Northeast Ohio Musical Heritage Association featuring folk music at First Baptist Church, 3630 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, presents Chris Coles, Ava Present, Aug. 21. Visit hneomha.org.
Rock Hall Live!: featuring ticketed concerts at 8 p.m. select Thursdays and Fridays at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s PNC Stage, presents Mourning (A) Blkstr, The Katy, Aug. 26; John Paul Keith, Jack Fords, Aug. 27. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit rockhall.com.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1Center Court, Cleveland, presents Michael Buble, Aug. 21; Z107.9 Summer Jam, featuring Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Moneybagg Yo and Jeezy, Aug. 27. Call 888894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Nightlife
Annabelle’s Diner: presents Chuck Hamilton & Friends, 6 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 2; the Chuck Hamilton Band, 6p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 3. 8637 Twinbrook Road, Mentor. Call 440-255-6924.
Ferrante Winery and Ristorante: 5585 N. River Road W., Geneva, presents Porch Rockers Duo, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20; Night Shift, 1 p.m. Aug. 21; Bob Wick Music, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 21; On the Rocks Duo, 2 p.m. Aug. 22; Dennis Ford, 5 p.m. Aug. 25; DeDe Daub, 5 p.m. Aug. 26. Call 440-466-8466 or visit ferrantewinery.com.
Great Scott Tavern: 21801 Lake Shore Blvd., Euclid, presents The Vagabond Club Boys (Mike Petromilli & Denny DeSapri), 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Call 216-417-3019 or visit greatscotttavern.
com.
Parks
Lake Erie Bluffs: 3301 Lane Road, Perry, presents Best of the Bluffs, celebrating “our amazing pollinators at Lake Erie Bluffs,” 1to 4p.m. Aug. 29(registration required). Call 440-358-7275 or visit lakemetroparks.com/ parks-trails/lake-erie-bluffs. Penitentiary Glen Reservation: 8668 Kir tlandChardon Road, Kirtland, presents Resonanz Opera presents The Skoker — ‘I love you’, Aug. 27. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com/parkstrails/penitentiary-glenreservation.
Theater
Fine Arts Association’s Women’s Committee: presents “Divorced, Beheaded, Died: Divorced, Beheaded, Survived,” about the six wives of Henry VIII,” as its Second Wednesday program luncheon, 11 a.m. Sept. 8at The Fine Arts Association, 38660Mentor Ave., Willoughby — reservations required by Sept. 3 Call 440-579-5020 or email anthonyjanem@yahoo.com. Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “The Choir of Man,” through Sept. 18. Call 216241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rabbit Run Theater: 5648 W. Chapel Road, Madison Township, presents “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” through Sept. 11. Call 440428-7092 or visit rabbitrunonline.org.
Misc.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Deanna Adams, author of “Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Venues” and other Cleveland-related books, 1 p.m. Aug. 29. Call 216-3831124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.
Big Bounce America: presents the “largest touring inflatable event in the world, featuring the World’s Largest Bounce House,” Aug. 20through 22Victory Sports Park, 7777Victory Lane, North Ridgeville. Visit thebigbounceamerica.com.
Cleveland Cultural Gardens: 750 E. 88th St., presents One World Day, with the theme of this year’s celebration being “Peace Through Mutual Understanding,” 11a.m. to 6p.m. Aug. 29. Call 440-9466549 or visit culturalgardens.org.
Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society: 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, presents “A Century of the American Motorcycle,” through March at the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum. Visit WRHS.org.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, presents Asian Lantern Festival, featuring 1,000 new illuminated lanterns, live acrobatic performances and culturally inspired cuisine, through Sept. 5. Call 216-661-6500 or visit clemetzoo.com.
Eric Andrews and The Boys of Summer: a Northeast Ohio band, will be the main entertainment at the Cleveland Browns official family-friendly pre-game tailgate prior to the preseason game against the New York Giants, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dawg Pound Drive, south side of FirstEnergy Stadium. Visit bit.ly/fbericandrews-browns.
Fairport Harbor Lighthouse
& Museum: 129 Second St., will be open
1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and all legal holidays through Sept. 19. Call 440-354-4825, fairportharborlighthouse.org or email us at keeper@ fairportharborlighthouse.org.
Holden Forests & Gardens: operating the Cleveland Botanical Garden and Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, presents “Fairy Doors: Magical Garden Gateways,” featuring creations by 22 regional artists, through Aug. 29at both attractions. Visit holdenfg.org.
Hale Farm & Village:
2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, presents Made in Ohio Art & Craft Festival, noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 3 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 4 and 5. Call 330-666-3711or visit halefarm.org.
Loganberry Books: 13015 Larchmere Blvd., Shaker Heights, presents 15th annual BIPOC Author Showcase and Author Alley, “Ohio’s largest book fair and author readings organized by an independent bookstore, ” continues from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 21 (Author Alley NONFICTION). Call 216-795-9800, visit LoganberryBooks.com or email books@logan.com.
Mentor CityFest: a familyfriendly event with activities, games, entertainment, food and more, will be 4 to 11 p.m. Aug. 20 and noon to 11 p.m. Aug. 21 at Mentor Civic Center Park, 8600 Munson Road. Visit MentorCityFest.com.
Mentor PerchFest: Hosted by Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina, 8365 Harbor Drive, Mentor, presents its debut Perch Fest, where you can participate in fishing tournaments and clinics about all aspects of fishing, Aug. 27 through 29. Contact the Mentor Parks & Recreation Department at parks@cityofmentor.com or 440-974-5720.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Cleveland, presents the exhibit “The Biggest Show on Turf: 55 Years of Halftime Shows,” through Sept. 30. Call 888588-ROCK or visit rockhall. com.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens: 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, presents “Restoration: If This Hall Could Talk,” an exhibit celebrating restoration projects completed throughout the stage since 2015, through Nov. 1; Molto Bella Auto Show, Sept. 12. Call 330-315-3287 or visit StanHywet.org.
Steele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub: 348 Mentor Ave. Painesville, presents Public guided tours with Carol Shamakian, the owner and founder, Aug. 26. Call 440-639-7948 or visit SteeleMansion.com.