Dino-destination

Cleveland Museum of Natural History folks happy to capitalize on renewed interest in the prehistoric thanks to ‘Jurassic World Dominion’

Dinosaurs are back, baby.

Whether it’s the summer blockbuster “Jurassic World Dominion” or Apple TV+’s new natural history event series, “Prehistoric Planet,” interest in the dinosaurs continues to attract viewers looking to have their collective minds blown.

Families wanting to explore their own prehistoric science may want to consider getting out of the heat this summer and visiting the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

“There’s definitely an excitement that comes along with a ‘Jurassic Park’ (franchise movie) release, for sure,” Social Media Manager Samantha Guenther said. “Whatever gets families and the community interested in dinosaurs is fine by us. We’d love people to go check out the movie and then come here to see the real things.”

In addition to Jane the juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex and a triceratops, visitors also will take in the wonder of Dippy — a cast of a massive sauropod dinosaur that’s on display for a limited time.

“We’re happy to have Dippy,” Guenther said. “It’s a really unique opportunity to see one of the longest dinosaurs known to man.”

The natural world is on display for full wonder at the Wade Oval venue. Whether it’s attractions

such as dinosaur bones, moon rocks and human ancestors, CMNH — including the Shafran Planetarium and outdoor galleries — continues to look back and ahead.

The latter includes the exhibit “100 Years of Discovery: A Museum’s Past, Present & Future,” which is an interactive journey through the tourist attraction’s 100 years of existence.

The former includes a current major expansion that will be finished in 2024.

“There’s a lot of exciting things underway,” Guenther said. “We do have some ongoing construction, which is for the biggest transformation this museum has yet to see.

“In the meantime, we’ve got plenty of things for people to discover. One of the biggest things that we’re excited about is the Perkins

Wildlife Center — which will remain open throughout all of the construction — has a couple of exciting arrivals. Two new North American river otters joined our wildlife center. They’re making a splash, pun intended.”

Having fun with the “Jurassic Park” franchise, which involves DNA-in-amber science, we’re confirming Cleveland Museum of Natural History isn’t currently doing any funny dinosaur business. You know, the kind that leads to extinct animals no longer being extinct.

“No, not so far,” Guenther laughed. “No crazy experiments using dinosaur DNA happening, but there are always discoveries to be had. We can’t predict what the future will bring.”

Happenings

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 Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents “Awake in Every Sense,” Rachel Hayes’ art installation of colorful textile pieces, June 25through Sept. 18; “Alit,” an exhibit of the work of Amy Mothersbaugh, through June 26. Call 216-721-1600, or visit cbgarden.org.

Cleveland Museum of Art:

11150East Blvd., presents “Medieval Treasures From Munster Cathedral,” through Aug. 14; “Native North America,” through Dec. 4; “Ancient Andean Textiles,” through Dec. 4; “Arts of Africa,” through Dec. 18; “Martial Art of India,” through Aug. 24; “Cycles of Life: The Four Seasons Tapestries,” through Feb. 19; “Currents and Constellations: Black Art in Focus,” through June 26; “The New Black Vanguard: Photography between Art and Fashion,” through Sept. 11; “Japan’s Floating World,” through Oct. 2; “Creating Urgency: Modern and Contemporary Korean Art,” through Oct.

23. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.

Fine Arts Association:

38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, presents “Summer Solstice Student Showcase” through June 30. Call 440951-7500or visit fineartsassociation.org.

Penitentiary Glen Reservation: 8668 KirtlandChardon Road, Kirtland, presents Lake Metroparks’ annual amateur photo contest and show, featuring photos taken outdoors in Lake County, through July

31. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com/ parks-trails/penitentiaryglen-reservation.

Comedy

Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Game Grumps Live, June 25; Comedy Bang Bang starring Scott Aukerman, Aug. 26. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.

Cleveland Improv: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Ryan Davis, June 24 and 25; Then We Had Sex Podcast, June 26; Trixx, July 1 through 3; Def Jam Reunion, July 8 through 10. Call 216-696-4677 or visit ClevelandImprov.com.

Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents Sam Morril, through June 25; Ron Taylor, June 24and 25; Mary Santora, June 30 through July 2; Tim Meadows, July 7through 9; Ryan Hamilton, July 21 through 23; Steve Rannazzisi, July 28 through 30. Visit pickwickandfrolic. com.

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1Center Court, Cleveland, presents Kevin Hart July 10; John Mulaney, Sept. 23. Call 888-8949422or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.

Dance

Verb Ballets Center for Dance: 3558 Lee Road, Shaker Heights, presents “Anti/gone,” 8 p.m. June 25 at Cain Park’s Evans Amphitheater, 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights. Call 216-397-3757 or visit verbballets.org.

Film

Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque: 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Neptune Frost,” 7p.m. June 24; “Nosferatu,” 9:10 p.m. June 24; “The Tit and the Moon,” 5 p.m. June 25; “Rude Boy,” 6:50 p.m. June 25 and 8:40 p.m. June 26; “Symphony for a Massacre,” 8:25 p.m. June 25 and 4 p.m. June 26; “Dave,” 6:30 p.m. June 26; Call 216-421-7450 or visit CIA.edu/Cinematheque.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Cleveland, presents a screening of “Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song,” with filmmakers Dan Geller, Dayna Goldfine and Alan Light, June 30. Call 888588-ROCK or visit rockhall. com.

Music

Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Dashboard Confessional, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Aug. 5; Hanson, Aug. 6; Joyce Manor, Citizen, Aug. 8; Here & There Festival featuring Courtney Barnett, Lucy Dacus, Quinn Christopherson, Aug. 10; Sub:Luminal, featuring TroyBoi, 1788-L, DJ EV, Aug. 13; The Shins, Sept. 2; Idles, Sept. 9; Arlo Parks, Sept. 17; In This Moment with Nothing More, Sleep Token & Cherry Bombs, Sept. 21; Alec Benjamin, Sept. 22. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.

Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents Boney James, July 22; The Sixties Show, Nov. 5; Straight No Chaser, Dec. 22. Visit AkronCivic.com.

Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Marco Benevento, June 24; Madison Cunningham, June 25; Bobby Oroza, June 27; Lady Wray, June 28; Cleveland Rocks: PPF presents Fashion Rock Project, June 29; An Evening with Trial By Fire, June 30; International Orange, MoKo BoVo, July 5; Post Saga, People in the Daytime, The Brakes, July 8; Elway, The Holy Mass, Heart & Lung, July 9; Maura Rogers & the Bellows, DQ Duo, July 15; Chuck Mead, July 15; Flourish, Buzz Balldrin, July 16; John Moreland, The Dead Tongues, July 28; 87Nights, The Stews, July 28; Spider Gang, July 30; Waylong Payne, July 31. Call 216383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.

Blossom Music Center:

1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents The Chicks, Patty Griffin, June 27; Jack Johnson, Durand Jones & The Indications, June 28; Josh Groban, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, June 29; Nick Cannon Presents MTV Wild ‘N Out Live Tour, July 1; Backstreet Boys, July 6; Chris Stapleton, Elle King, Madeline Edwards, July 7; Big Time Rush, Dixie D’Amelio, July 8; Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless The Warning, July 13; Keith Urban, Ingrid Andress, July 15; OneRepublic, NEEDTOBREATHE, July 28; Willie Nelson & Family, ZZ Top, Gov’t Mule, July 29; Phish, Aug. 2; Rob Zombie, Mudvayne, Static-X, Powerman 5000, Aug. 3; Incubus, Sublime, Rome, Aug. 9;

Korn, Evanescence, Aug. 23; Pitbull, Iggy Azalea, Aug. 24; “Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert,” Aug. 25; Wiz Khalifa, Logic, 24KGoldn, Aug. 30; Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Sept. 7. The Black Keys, Band of Horses, Early James, Sept. 9; $uicideboy$, Ski Mask the Slump God, Sept. 10; Tenacious D, Sept. 16; Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, Nitzer Ebb, Sept. 24 (sold out); Five Finger Death Punch, Megadeth, The HU, Oct. 4. Call 330920-8040 or visit livemu. sc/2QcbKUb.

Blossom Music Festival:

at Blossom Music Center, the summer home of The Cleveland Orchestra, presents “Fanfare for the

Common Man,” featuring Gulda’s Concerto for Cello and Copland’s Symphony No. 3, along with fireworks (weather permitting), 8 p.m. July 2; “Salute to America,” featuring patriotic music performed by the Blossom Festival Band and fireworks (weather permitting), 8 p.m. July 3 and 4; “Scheherazade,” featuring the Rimsky-Korsakov piece, along with music by Weber and Liszt, 7 p.m. July 9; “Paul Simon Songbook,” 7 p.m. July 10; “Pines and Fountains of Rome,” Respighi’s Fontane di Roma (Fountains of Rome) and Pini di Roma (The Pines of Rome), 7p.m. July 16; Movie Night Live

COURTESY OF THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY A spokeswoman for the Cleveland Museum of Natural History promises there are no experiments being constructed with dinosaur DNA to bring the prehistoric beasts back to life. But, you know, let’s all keep an eye on that.

LAURA DEMPSEY The Cleveland Museum of Art is home to reconstructed dinosaur skeletons.