BERTHA, the Grateful Drag band taking the nation by storm, has announced a second show following the band’s successful debut at Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge last month.
Once again, the concert will serve as a benefit for Inclusion TN, but this time BERTHA is taking the world’s first Grateful Drag show to a larger stage at Analog at HuttonHotel. Set for Saturday, October 21st, the show will feature the same harmony trio of Berthas backed by an all-Bertha band, plus yet unannounced special guests.
BERTHA is an “all-star collective of femme, queer and allied East Nashville musicians, fighting hate in TN and beyond” according to the group’s instagram. Intended as a protest against Tennessee’s recent drag ban laws and a representation of queer Dead culture, the band plays the music of the Grateful Dead dressed in drag, as the “Grateful Drag” moniker suggests.
Every member of the band is referred to as Bertha (or a Bertha), and they have remained secretive about their identities. However videos from the band’s debut performance listed the lineup as Lindsay Lou (vocals), Caitlin Doyle (vocals), Melody Walker (vocals and guitar), Thomas Bryan Eaton (guitar), Jacob Groopman (bass), Alex Bice (drums), Milly Raccoon (fiddle), and Kyle Tuttle (banjo).
Tickets are on sale now for the second-ever BERTHA performance and Inclusion TN benefit. For more details and tickets, head here.
Some Central New York concert fans are upset with the lawn chair policy at the St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview.
ASM Global, which manages the St. Joe’s Amp in Syracuse, said Tuesday the venue won’t allow outside lawn chairs for any concerts with more than 14,000 tickets sold. Capacity is 17,500, so this largely applies to sellouts or nearly sold out shows — including four on this year’s lineup: Chris Stapleton (June 8), Shania Twain (July 8), Phish (July 23) and Zac Brown Band (Aug. 11).
“For the safety, comfort and experience of all fans, the Venue reserves the right to not permit outside lawn chairs from being brought into the venue,” the policy states. “A limited number of lawn chair rentals will be available for advance purchase online or at the venue on the day of the event, while supplies last.”
Darien Lake Amphitheater has a similar rule. Live Nation’s website says Darien Lake will not allow outside lawn chairs for concerts expecting large crowds, such as Post Malone and Fall Out Boy.
But Cindy Maudlin, a North Syracuse resident who has tickets for Stapleton and at least one more St. Joe’s Amp concert this summer, says she was blindsided by the rule.
Maudlin told syracuse.com | The Post-Standard that she bought tickets for Stapleton in March and didn’t see any warning that fans might not be able to bring their own lawn chairs. She estimated she’s been to 40 shows at the former Lakeview Amphitheater since it opened in 2015, and always brought chairs because her sister is disabled and cannot stand for three-plus hours.
“Never once have I not been able to bring my chair,” Maudlin, 62, said.
ASM Global said the policy began last year for the sold-out Morgan Wallen concert, which drew about 18,000 fans — slightly above capacity at the Amp. Stapleton, the first concert of the 2023 season, is expecting a similarly large crowd and would be the second Amp event to trigger the rule.
According to Live Nation’s website, the lawn is completely sold out for the “Tennessee Whiskey” singer, and lawn chair rentals also appear to be sold out. That means any fans who want to sit in a chair may have to pay extra for a seat under the pavilion; just 40 tickets remain unsold and none of them are next to each other. (The cheapest seats under the pavilion are currently listed at $121.75, including fees and reseller options.)
ASM Global announced the policy Tuesday, but Maudlin said she didn’t find out about it until Ticketmaster directly emailed her on Wednesday — just eight days before Stapleton’s concert. She immediately tried to reserve rental chairs, but saw they were sold out.
A rep for ASM Global told syracuse.com | The Post-Standard that they did not know how many rental chairs are available at the amphitheater, but said the number is limited for safety reasons when there are large crowds.
Maudlin said she called the Oncenter box office and was eventually able to get chairs after more were made available. Maudlin said her sister is not ADA disabled and does not use a wheelchair, but said her sister cannot sit on the grass or stand for extended periods of time.
But now they might not want to go at all.
“I’m up in the air, to be honest. If the concert is going to be that crowded, I might just sell my ticket. I just think it’s crappy that people who can’t sit or stand for a long time are being penalized,” said Maudlin. “If this is their new policy, I doubt we will be going back there!”
Refunds are not being offered, but questions or issues can be directed to the St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview website’s contact form or by calling 315-435-5100.
Chris Stapleton at the St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse, N.Y., Thursday October 7, 2021.
Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com
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St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview 2023 Concert Schedule in Syracuse, N.Y.
June 8: Chris Stapleton (tickets)
June 15: Luke Bryan (tickets)
June 30: Falling in Reverse with Ice Nine Kills, Slaughter to Prevail, Crown the Empire (tickets)
July 1: Counting Crows with Dashboard Confessional (tickets)
July 8: Shania Twain with Breland (tickets)
July 16: Kidz Bop (tickets)
July 23: Phish (tickets)
July 29: Matchbox Twenty with Ben Rector (tickets)
Aug. 1: Mudvayne with Coal Chamber, Gwar, Nonpoint + Butcher Babies (tickets)
Aug. 3: Godsmack and Staind (tickets)
Aug. 8: Pantera with Lamb of God (tickets)
Aug. 11: Zac Brown Band (tickets)
Aug. 12: Disturbed with Breaking Benjamin (tickets)
Aug. 16: Goo Goo Dolls with O.A.R. (tickets)
Aug. 17: Yellowcard with Mayday Parade, Story of the Year (tickets)
Aug. 18: Ghost with Amon Amarth (tickets)
Aug. 19: Parker McCollum with Larry Fleet (tickets)
Aug. 24: Pentatonix with Lauren Alaina (tickets)
Aug. 25: Sam Hunt with Brett Young (tickets)
Sept. 1: Noah Kahan with Ruston Kelly (tickets)
Sept. 2: Foreigner with Loverboy (tickets)
Sept. 13: Shinedown with Papa Roach, Spiritbox (tickets)
That means the “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant” singer has just 14 more concerts at the Knicks home arena — the last of which will be his 150th at the venue.
And while tickets aren’t available yet for Joel’s last ten Garden gigs, you can score seats for his NYC concerts from June through September this year.
At the time of publication, we found a few seats going for as low as $69 before fees on Vivid Seats.
Not a bad price considering the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer that brought the world “We Didn’t Start The Fire,” “Big Shot,” “Only The Good Die Young” and so many more won’t be performing at the venue for much longer.
Want to find out more about the final Joel MSG shows?
We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Billy Joel’s final Madison Square Garden performances below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Billy Joel 2023-24 Madison Square Garden schedule
A complete calendar of all upcoming Billy Joel Madison Square Garden dates, start times and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)
Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event.
Billy Joel concerts outside NYC
Joel isn’t confining himself to just solo gigs in the Big Apple this year.
Although Joel is known to mix it up for fans, we found a recent MSG concert set list courtesy of Set List FM to give you a taste of what hits to expect when you see him live at the Garden.
01.) “My Life”
02.) “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)”
03.) “Summer, Highland Falls”
04.) “Zanzibar”
05.) “An Innocent Man”
06.) “The Entertainer”
07.) “Just the Way You Are”
08.) “Los Angelenos”
09.) “Allentown”
10.) “Vienna”
11.) “Don’t Ask Me Why”
12.) “New York State of Mind”
13.) “The Downeaster Alexa”
14.) “Sometimes a Fantasy”
15.) “Only the Good Die Young”
16.) “The River of Dreams”
17.) “Nessun dorma” (Giacomo Puccini cover)
18.) “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant”
19.) “Piano Man”
Encore:
20.) “We Didn’t Start the Fire”
21.) “Uptown Girl”
22.) “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me”
23.) “Big Shot”
24.) “You May Be Right”
Billy Joel history at MSG
Joel’s history with Madison Square Garden dates back all the way to December 1978 when he played the arena for the first time on the heels of the success of his album “The Stranger.”
In the 45 years since, Joel performed at the venue 90 consecutive months since January 2014 and earned MSG’s records for “Most Lifetime Performances By Any Artist,” (currently at 136 shows) as well as “Most Consecutive Performances By Any Artist,” according to ABC 7.
Back in 2006, Joel broke the record for “Most Consecutive Performances By Any Artist” at MSG with 12. Soon after, he beat his own record in January 2015.
Three years after, he performed his 100th show at MSG in July 2018.
Former Governor then Andrew Cuomo declared July 18, 2018 “Billy Joel Day” in the State of New York.
Over the course of his long-standing residency, Joel’s sold 1.6 million tickets.
Will anyone ever topple Joel’s MSG record?
Well, at the time of publication, here are the artists — along with the number of times they’ve played at Madison Square Garden — trailing him:
Elton John (76 performances)
Phish (64 performances)
Grateful Dead (52 performances)
Bruce Springsteen (49 performances)
Eric Clapton (37 performances)
The Who (34 performances)
Madonna (33 performances)
Rod Stewart (32 performances)
Neil Diamond(28 performances)
As of now, Harry Styles has only played Madison Square Garden 22 times.
Classic rockers on tour in 2023
Joel isn’t the only icon who’s been performing since the ’70s on tour this year.
Here are just five of our favorite Rock and Roll Hall of Famers also on the road these next few months.
After more than 45 years, the Piano Man is leaving the building.
Billy Joel, 74, has just announced that he will play his final concert as part of his record-shattering residency at New York City’s Madison Square Garden in July 2024.
That means the “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant” singer has just 14 more concerts at the Knicks home arena — the last of which will be his 150th at the venue.
And while tickets aren’t available yet for Joel’s last ten Garden gigs, you can score seats for his NYC concerts from June through September this year.
Some are quite cheap too.
At the time of publication, we found a few seats going for as low as $69 before fees on Vivid Seats.
Not a bad price considering the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer that brought the world “We Didn’t Start The Fire,” “Big Shot,” “Only The Good Die Young” and so many more won’t be performing at the venue for much longer.
Want to find out more about the final Joel MSG shows?
We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Billy Joel’s final Madison Square Garden performances below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Billy Joel 2023-24 Madison Square Garden schedule
A complete calendar of all upcoming Billy Joel Madison Square Garden dates, start times and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.
Billy Joel 2023-24 MSG dates
Ticket prices start at
Friday, June 2 at 8 p.m.
$161
Monday, July 24 at 8 p.m.
$79
Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 8 p.m.
$69
Sunday, Sept. 10 at 8 p.m.
$84
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)
Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event.
Billy Joel concerts outside NYC
Joel isn’t confining himself to just solo gigs in the Big Apple this year.
He’s also embarking on an ongoing co-headlining stadium trek with fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks as part of their ‘Two Icons, One Night Tour.’
Here’s when and where you can see the pair live this year.
Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks 2023 tour dates
June 16 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA
Aug. 5 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH
Aug. 19 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO
Sept. 23 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA
Oct. 7 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD
Nov, 10 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN
Dec. 8 at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ
March 9, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX
Joel will also headline at London, GB’s Hyde Park on Friday, July 7.
You can grab tickets for the overseas show here.
Billy Joel set list
Although Joel is known to mix it up for fans, we found a recent MSG concert set list courtesy of Set List FM to give you a taste of what hits to expect when you see him live at the Garden.
01.) “My Life”
02.) “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)”
03.) “Summer, Highland Falls”
04.) “Zanzibar”
05.) “An Innocent Man”
06.) “The Entertainer”
07.) “Just the Way You Are”
08.) “Los Angelenos”
09.) “Allentown”
10.) “Vienna”
11.) “Don’t Ask Me Why”
12.) “New York State of Mind”
13.) “The Downeaster Alexa”
14.) “Sometimes a Fantasy”
15.) “Only the Good Die Young”
16.) “The River of Dreams”
17.) “Nessun dorma” (Giacomo Puccini cover)
18.) “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant”
19.) “Piano Man”
Encore:
20.) “We Didn’t Start the Fire”
21.) “Uptown Girl”
22.) “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me”
23.) “Big Shot”
24.) “You May Be Right”
Billy Joel history at MSG
Joel’s history with Madison Square Garden dates back all the way to December 1978 when he played the arena for the first time on the heels of the success of his album “The Stranger.”
In the 45 years since, Joel performed at the venue 90 consecutive months since January 2014 and earned MSG’s records for “Most Lifetime Performances By Any Artist,” (currently at 136 shows) as well as “Most Consecutive Performances By Any Artist,” according to ABC 7.
Back in 2006, Joel broke the record for “Most Consecutive Performances By Any Artist” at MSG with 12. Soon after, he beat his own record in January 2015.
Three years after, he performed his 100th show at MSG in July 2018.
Former Governor then Andrew Cuomo declared July 18, 2018 “Billy Joel Day” in the State of New York.
Over the course of his long-standing residency, Joel’s sold 1.6 million tickets.
Will anyone ever topple Joel’s MSG record?
Well, at the time of publication, here are the artists — along with the number of times they’ve played at Madison Square Garden — trailing him:
Elton John (76 performances)
Phish (64 performances)
Grateful Dead (52 performances)
Bruce Springsteen (49 performances)
Eric Clapton (37 performances)
The Who (34 performances)
Madonna (33 performances)
Rod Stewart (32 performances)
Neil Diamond(28 performances)
As of now, Harry Styles has only played Madison Square Garden 22 times.
Classic rockers on tour in 2023
Joel isn’t the only icon who’s been performing since the ’70s on tour this year.
Here are just five of our favorite Rock and Roll Hall of Famers also on the road these next few months.
• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
• Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band
• Lynyrd Skynyrd with ZZ Top
• Aerosmith
• James Taylor
Need more classic rock? Check out our list of the 22 biggest classic rockers on tour in 2023 here.
Abu Dhabi Police on Wednesday warned the public to beware of fraudulent calls and links to fraudulent websites resembling those of government entities.
Abu Dhabi Police warned of fraudulent calls and links to fraudulent websites via short text messages that phish the public and provide fake services and temptations with benefits relevant to government agencies via their websites or e-mail.
ADP also warned against the renewed methods of scammers and fraudsters to lure victims after obtaining information related to their bank accounts and reusing that data again, to withdraw funds from their bank accounts.
The Abu Dhabi Police advised the public not to share their confidential information with anyone, including bank account or bank card information, online banking passwords, ATM PINs, Card Verification Value (CVV) number or passwords, noting that bank employees and banks would never ask for such information.
It called on the public, in the event of fraud, to go to the nearest police station and quickly report any calls received by unknown persons asking them to update their banking data, and to contact the Aman security service number 8002626 or by sending a text message to 2828 to enhance its security efforts in the face of these fraudulent methods and to protect society.
Qobuz releases the complete Jerry Garcia solo catalog, containing the artist’s full live and studio discography in Hi-Res with the Jerry Garcia Family’s ‘stamp of approval.’
Hi-Res streaming and download provider Qobuz has released the complete Jerry Garcia solo catalog on the platform, both in-app and online. Working directly with the Jerry Garcia Family, the full discography of both live and studio recordings are majority Hi-Res, all in the best available resolution.
“Our family is dedicated to sharing our Dad’s music throughout the world in the highest quality possible,” says Trixie Garcia, Jerry’s daughter. “Jerry loved creating music, and today we continue to expand his legacy, to both new and experienced fans, with the launch of his catalog on Qobuz. Sit around with friends and enjoy Jerry’s music knowing the common dedication and effort to providing fans with the best quality possible!”
Qobuz aims to differentiate itself from most music providers as a platform built for music lovers who want Hi-Res content for streaming and download. To that end, between the entire Jerry Garcia solo catalog, the complete Grateful Dead streaming catalog, and all of the exclusives on offer — editorial features, liner notes, curated playlists, and more — Qobuz is the ultimate destination for Deadheads seeking the most immersive “like-you-were-there” listening experience.
“Jerry Garcia moved so effortlessly between genres, exploring those spaces with such a high level of creativity and technicality,” adds Qobuz Head of Music Content, Sujan Hong. “It’s a pleasure to be able to share this catalog with veteran fans to newly experience in Hi-Res audio and with newcomers to discover for the first time.”
Qobuz’s upcoming release from the “Garcia Vault” arrives on June 30, GarciaLive Volume 20: June 18, 1982, Cape Cod Coliseum. The latest entry in the GarciaLive archival series features the track “Valerie,” which is already available on Qobuz ahead of the release.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Jimi Hendrix and Albert Hofmann got together and designed a cannabinoid experience? If so, welcome to the world of alternative cannabinoids, or ‘Alt Noids’ for short. This is the space where science and psychedelia meet, producing unique compounds that push the boundaries of what we thought possible.
Today, we’re going to dive deep into the world of HHC, HHC-O, and HHC-P, exploring their similarities, differences, and their place in the cannabinoid cosmos. Buckle up, because we’re about to go on a magical mystery tour of alt noids.
Overview: HHC vs HHC-O vs HHC-P
In the cannabinoid realm, THC and CBD may be the Lennon and McCartney, the dynamic duo that most people know and love. But there’s a new wave of cannabinoids, known as alt noids, knocking on the doors of perception. These include HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol), HHC-O (Hexahydrocannabinol-Oxide), and HHC-P (Hexahydrocannabinol-Pentyl).
Born out of the alchemical crucible of scientific curiosity, these compounds are synthesized using a variety of innovative techniques, and each one offers a unique spin on the classic cannabinoid experience. Now, let’s trip the light fantastically and explore these mind-expanding substances in more detail.
HHC vs HHC-O vs HHC-P: Similarities and Differences
Think of HHC, HHC-O, and HHC-P as variations on a psychedelic theme, each one playing a different tune that resonates with our endocannabinoid system. These substances are siblings in the vast cannabinoid family, each with its unique quirks and characteristics, much like the individual members of a classic rock band.
Chemical Structure
In terms of their chemical structure, HHC, HHC-O, and HHC-P are all derived from the same basic cannabinoid skeleton. They’re like different versions of the same song covered by the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, and Phish. They all have a similar vibe, but each brings its unique flavor to the mix.
HHC, short for Hexahydrocannabinol, possesses a fully saturated, or ‘hexahydro,’ cannabinoid structure. This means it’s more stable and less likely to degrade over time or under heat. Think of HHC as the bass player in our cannabis band – steady, reliable, and integral to the overall experience.
HHC-O, or Hexahydrocannabinol-Oxide, introduces an oxygen molecule into the mix. This gives it a slightly different tone and effect profile. HHC-O is like the drummer – it has a similar rhythm to HHC but brings a different energy to the performance.
Finally, we have HHC-P or Hexahydrocannabinol-Pentyl. It features a pentyl chain, subtly changing how it interacts with our endocannabinoid system. HHC-P is the lead guitarist, adding a new layer of complexity and color to the cannabinoid experience.
Effects and Benefits
Although these alternative cannabinoids exhibit similar structures, the experiences and advantages they provide can vary significantly, akin to comparing the catchy pop tunes of The Beatles to the expansive space-rock sagas of Pink Floyd.
HHC is known for its mild psychoactive qualities, providing an experience that can be as enlightening as it is vibrant. This might be similar to attending an enthralling reggae festival, brimming with vibrant colors and captivating bass rhythms. It’s chill and mellow, like a lighter version of Delta-9 THC. Users report relaxation, euphoria, and general feeling of being blissed out.
On the other hand, HHC-O brings about slightly more enhanced effects. The effects are similar to HHC, but with a bit more of an intensity, like the crescendo of a jazz improvisation building up to its climax.
HHC-P is more like a full-blown festival experience. It’s the strongest of the bunch, packing a hefty punch more closely related to Delta-9 than either HHC or HHC-O.
The range of effects and benefits offered by these distinct cannabinoids is extensive, and can be personalized to suit individual tastes, just as you’d choose the ideal music genre to enhance the rhythm and harmony of your life’s voyage.
HHC, HHC-O, and HHC-P Compared to Other Cannabinoids
When compared to other cannabinoids, HHC, HHC-O, and HHC-P offer a unique blend of effects. They may not be as potent as THC, but their unique properties can offer a more nuanced experience that some users may find more enjoyable. In comparison to CBD, these alt noids offer a more elevated experience, bridging the gap between the relaxing effects of CBD and the intense journey of THC.
Legal Status of HHC, HHC-O, and HHC-P
Navigating the legal landscape of cannabinoids can feel a bit like Alice tumbling down the rabbit hole into Wonderland. Laws and regulations vary from place to place, and they can change as quickly as scenes in a kaleidoscope. But fear not, dear reader, for we’re here to guide you through this labyrinth.
The Federal Act: 2018 Farm Bill
Let’s start with the 2018 Farm Bill, a piece of federal legislation in the United States that essentially gave birth to the hemp industry as we know it today. Under this bill, hemp and its derivatives were removed from the Controlled Substances Act, as long as they contain less than 0.3% THC.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. HHC, HHC-O, and HHC-P are synthesized from hemp-derived CBD, not directly from the plant. This puts them in a somewhat gray area legally. While they are not explicitly illegal, they aren’t legal either. It’s like a Pink Floyd song – open to interpretation, and everyone seems to have a different opinion.
State Laws
Just as the vibe at a Grateful Dead concert can vary from city to city, so too can the legal status of cannabinoids change from state to state. While federal law might be a bit blurry on the status of alt noids like HHC, HHC-O, and HHC-P, some states have crystal clear regulations. For instance, states like Colorado, with more developed and regulated cannabis markets, have laws explicitly prohibiting the manufacture and sale of synthetically derived cannabinoids.
International Law
In the global arena, the legal status of these alt noids is as varied as the cultural influences in a Beatles song. Some countries have strictly regulated cannabinoids, while others have a more laissez-faire approach. Always make sure to check the laws in your country before embarking on your alt noid journey.
How to Shop for Alt Noids
Like a crate-digger searching for vinyl gold, shopping for alt noids requires a discerning eye and a savvy approach. Always look for reputable sources that provide lab tests for their products, ensuring you get a safe, high-quality experience. Professional packaging is also a good sign, as it shows the provider cares about their product and their customers.
You wouldn’t dive headfirst into an experience without knowing your dose, right? The same goes for alt noids. Make sure the dosage and potency information is clearly stated and easy to understand. Remember, in this world of cannabis exploration, knowledge is power, and the more you know, the better prepared you’ll be for the journey ahead.
Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to entertainment@morningjournal.com or entertainment@news-herald.com. You must include a phone number and/or web address for publication.
Art
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents “Faculty Visual Arts Exhibition,” through Aug. 13 (reception 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 28). Call 216-521-2540, or visit beckcenter.org.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents “The Medieval Top Seller: The Book of Hours,” through July 30; “When Salt Was Gold: Yangzhou, City of Riches and Art,” through Nov. 5; “Tilman Riemenschneider’s Saint Jerome and Late Medieval Alabaster Sculpture,” through July 23; “Egyptomania: Fashion’s Conflicted Obsession,” through Jan. 28; “A Splendid Land: Paintings from Royal Udaipur,” June 11 through Sept. 10. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Ken Long: presents a solo exhibition of his work, through June 30 at the Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted. Call 440-666-1363 or email k_d_long@hotmail.com.
Kent State University Museum: 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent, presents “Head to Toe,” a trilogy of exhibitions that draws from the Kent State University Museum’s permanent collection, through July 23. Call 330-672-3450 or visit kent.edu/museum.
Lake Erie College’s B.K. Smith Gallery: in Royce Hall for the Fine and Performing Arts, Gillett Street, Painesville, presents “Paul Tikkanen: A Retrospective,” featuring the work of the artist in a variety of styles and media, June 8 through Aug. 1 (reception with refreshments, live music and Tikkanen expert, 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 8). Call 440-375-7050 or visit LEC.edu.
Lakeland Community College’s Gallery at Lakeland: 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, presents the 13th “May Show at Lakeland Juried Art Exhibition,” featuring 78 artworks created by 67 artists, through July 14. Call 440-525-7029 or visit lakelandcc.edu/gallery.
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Cleveland: 11400 Euclid Ave., presents Nina Chanel Abney: “Big Butch Synergy,” Sam Falls: “We Are Dust and Shadow” and Amber N. Ford: “Someone, Somewhere, Something,” through June 11. Call 216-421-8671 or visit mocacleveland.org.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents 36th annual “Amateur Photo Contest & Show,” June 10 through Aug. 6. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/penitentiary-glen-reservation.
Valley Art Center: 155 Bell St., Chagrin Falls, presents 39th Art by the Falls festival, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 10 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 11 at Riverside Park in Chagrin Falls. Call 440-247-7507 or visit valleyartcenter.org.
Children’s entertainment
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, June 8. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Wolstein Center: 2000 Prospect Ave., presents “Monster High Live,” Oct. 13 through 15. Call 877-468-4946 or visit wolsteincenter.com.
Cleveland Improv: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents John Morgan, June 2 and 3; Bruce Bruce, June 9 through 11; Jimmy Shin, June 14; Faizon Love, June 16 through 18; DeRay Davis, June 23 through 25. Call 216-696-4677 or visit ClevelandImprov.com.
French Creek Theatre: Pijor Hall, located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center, Sheffield Village, presents improv troupe Something Dada, 7:30 p.m. June 9. Call 440-949-5200, ext. 221 or visit metroparks.cc/theatre.php.
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents Brooks Wheelan, June 2 through 4; Nick Mullen, June 8 through 10; Frank Caliendo, June 21; Christopher Titus, Aug. 11 and 12; Russell Howard, Oct. 22; Matt Rife, Nov. 10 through 12. Call 216-736-4242 or visit pickwickandfrolic.com.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents The Bald Brothers, Aug. 25; Lewis Black, Oct. 20; Corey Holcomb, Nov. 3. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Chelsea Handler, Oct. 20. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Impractical Jokers, June 3. Call 888-894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Dance
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents “Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance,” Nov. 3. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Cleveland Ballet: presents Sept. 22 and 23 at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace; “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 14 though Dec. 23 at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace; “Aurora: A Sleeping Beauty Story,” April 26 and 27 at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace. Visit Clevelandballet.com.
Dancing Wheels: 3030 Euclid Ave. #100, Cleveland, presents “Legendary Ladies of Jazz!,” choreographed to “the dynamic work of women of color who revolutionized the 1920’s-1950’s jazz era and changed the tenor and tone of the genre paving the way for female vocal and musical artists throughout history,” 8 p.m. June 16 at Playhouse Square’s Allen Theatre. Call 216-432-0306 or visit dancingwheels.org.
Film
Cleveland Cinemas: presents a 50th-anniversary screening of 1973’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” with guest Ted Neeley, 7 p.m. June 29. Visit ClevelandCinemas.com.
Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque: 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Hilma,” (Sweden, 2022, Lasse Hallström), 7 p.m. June 2 and 6:45 p.m. June 3; “The Doom Generation,” (USA, 1995, Gregg Araki), 8:20 p.m. and 9:05 p.m. June 3; “The Story of a Cheat” (aka “Confessions of a Cheat,” “Le Roman D’un Tricheur,” France, 1936, Sacha Guitry), 5 p.m. June 3; “The Eight Mountains (“Le Otto Montagne,” Italy/Belgium/France/UK, 2022, Felix van Groeningen, Charlotte Vandermeersch), 3:30 p.m. June 4; “The Living Sea” (USA, 1995, Greg MacGillivray) and “Everest” (USA, 1998, David Breashears, Stephen Judson, Greg MacGillivray), 6:30 p.m. June 4; “Tori and Lokita” (“Tori Et Lokita,” Belgium/France, 2022, Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne), 8:15 p.m. June 4; “Blaze” (Australia, 2022, Del Kathryn Barton), 7 p.m. June 7. Call 216-421-7450 or visit CIA.edu/Cinematheque.
Music
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Death Cab for Cutie, June 4; The Flaming Lips, June 11; Fleet Floxes, June 13; Jinkx Monsoon, July 8; The Smile, July 11; Le Tigre, July 17; Declan McKenna, July 21; JPEGMAFIA & Danny Brown, July 29; Death Grips, Aug. 2; Gojira, Mastodon, Lorna Shore, Aug. 8; Dark Star Orchestra, Aug. 11; Babymetal, Dethklok, Sept. 6; Tash Sultana, Sept. 10; Flogging Molly, Sept. 15; The Mars Volta, Sept. 16; Roya Blood, Sept. 19; Warren Zeiders, Sept. 21; Ashnikko, Sept. 23; Explosions in the Sky, Sept. 28; The Midnight, Oct. 2; Larry Fleet, Oct. 21; Mushroomhead — 30th-anniversary Halloween show, Oct. 28. Visit AgoraCleveland.com.
Akron Civic Theatre: 182 S. Main St., presents Ryan Humbert & Emily Bates, July 28; Straight No Chaser, Dec. 14. Visit AkronCivic.com.
Apollo’s Fire, The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra: presents 2023 Summer Countryside Concerts: “The Fiddlers of Dublin,” 7:30 p.m. June 8 at Avon Lake United Church of Christ | 7:30 p.m. June 9, 4 and7:30 p.m. June 10 and 7 p.m. June 11 at Holden Arboretum in Kirtland | 7:30 p.m. June 12 at the Bath Church (UCC) | 7:30 p.m. June 13 at Mapleside Farms in Brunswick. Call 216-320-0012 or 800-314-2535, or visit apollosfire.org.
Bash on the Bay: a music fest in Put-in-Bay featuring Pitpull, Luke Bryan, Elle King, Brothers Osborne and more, will be Aug. 23 and 24. Visit bashonthebay.com.
American rock act Legendary Shack Shakers is set to play June 2 at Cleveland’s Beachland Ballroom. Dexter Remweber also are on the bill. Details: BeachlandBallroom.com. (Courtesy of the Beachland Ballroom)
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Start Making Sense (Talking Heads tribute), June 2; Legendary Shack Shakers, Dexter Remweber, Viva Le Vox, June 2; Panchiko, Horse Jumper of Love, LSD, June 3; Televisionaries, Radio Dummies, Jack McLaughlin & the Optimists, June 3; Caitlin Rose and Andrew Combs, June 4; Autopilot, June 5; Bad Cop / Bad Cop, The Last Gang, June 6; Chayla Hope, The Ghost Club, Kyle Mahlik, June 9; Joshua Hedley, Lauren Morrow June 9; Olde Wrestling “Returns,” June 10; WAVVES, Cloud Nothings, Wavves, Ultra Q, June 11; Integrity, The Acacia Strain, Tribal Gaze, June 13; An Evening With Jason Ricci, June 13; Josh Meloy, June 15; This Summer, Mr. Princess, Rusted Hearts, June 16; Joseph Huber, June 16; Bonny Doon, June 17; The Family Crest, July 17; Possessed by Paul James, June 18; The 40 Acre Mule, June 20; Deer Tick, Country Westerns, June 21; The Hi-Jivers, June 22; Melted Strawberry, Higher Vibration, Mellowman Funk, June 23; Victoria Victoria featuring Charlie Hunter, June 25; PRINS, Jace Martin, June 26; Jungle Brothers, June 29; Blossom Park, Clementine, June 30: black midi, July 1; The Iron Maidens, Olathia, July 6; Into The Blue: Grateful Dead Revival, July 7; Arcy Drive, July 7; Ballyhoo!, July 12; Altin Gun, July 13; The Plate Scrapers, July 14; The Bellrays, July 16; Imarhan, July 17; The Family Crest, July 17; Braid, July 18; Destroy Boys, July 19; Dead Tooth, Dino Gala, Honey Pocket, July 19; Clare Maloney & The Great Adventure, Taylor Lamborn, July 20; John R. Miller, July 21; Matt Watson, Ben Beal, July 24; Reverend Horton Heat, The Delta Bombers, July 25; Kid Koala, July 26; The Wildlife, July 28; Blue Lunch, Billy Price, July 28; Barely Dead, Aug. 1; The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr., Aug. 3; Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys, Aug. 4; The Beths, Aug. 5; Rachel Brooke, Aug. 8; 12th Annual International Ohio Burlesque Festival 2023, Aug. 10; Oneida, Wrong Places, Aug. 12; American Football, Aug. 14; Robbie Fulks, The Shootouts (acoustic trio), Aug. 20; an evening with The Baseball Project, featuring Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, Mike Mills, Linda Pitmon, and Steve Wynn, Aug. 24; Messer Chups, Ichi Bons, Aug. 25; Dry Reef, Aug. 25; Drifting Roots, Lake Irie, Aug. 30; Clem Snide, Sept. 15; OSEES, Sept. 17; Black Joe Lewis, Sept. 21; DEVOtional 2023, Sept. 22 and 23; Fortunate Youth, Dubbest, Sept. 28; Boy Pablo, Oct. 4; mssv, Oct. 7; Cam Cole, Oct. 8; Kings Kaleidoscope, Mike Mains & The Branches, Oct. 25. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.
Blossom Music Center: 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, June 3; The Cure, The Twilight Sad, June 11; Weezer, Modest Mouse, Momma, June 16; The Used, Pierce the Veil, Don Broco, June 17; Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, The Red Clay Strays, June 24; Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, JD McPherson, June 28; Shania Twain, June 30; Yellowcard, Mayday Parade, Story of the Year, July 12; Big Time Rush, Jax & Max, July 17; Fall Out Boy, Bring Me the Horizon, Royal & the Serpent, July 18; Jason Aldean, Mitchell Tenpenny, Corry Kent, July 20; Barenaked Ladies, Five for Fighting, Del Amitri, July 21; Foreigner, Loverboy, July 24; Mudvayne, Coal Chamber, Gwar, Aug. 4; 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Jeremih, Aug. 6; Nickelback, Brantley Gilbert, Josh Ross, Aug. 9; Lil Durk, Kodak Black, Nile Choppa, Aug. 16; Pentatonix, Lauren Alaina, Aug. 17; Goo Goo Dolls, O.A.R., Aug. 20; 5 Seconds of Summer, Aug. 25; Disturbed, Breaking Benjamin and Jinjer, Aug. 27; Shinedown, Papa Roach, Spiritbox, Sept. 6; Duran Duran, Bastille, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Sept. 10; Brandi Carlile, Katie Pruitt, Sept. 16; Jelly Roll, Struggle Jennings, Josh Adam Meyers, Sept. 30. Call 330-920-8040 or visit livemu.sc/2QcbKUb.
Blossom Music Festival: at Blossom Music Center, the summer home of The Cleveland Orchestra, presents “Beethoven’s Ode to Joy,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra performing music by Beethoven and Wagner, 8 p.m. July 1; “Salute to America,” featuring the Blossom Festival Band performing patriotic marches, Broadway favorites and more, along with fireworks, 8 p.m. July 2 through 4; “Movie Night Live: ‘Jurassic Park,’” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra performing the score by John Williams along to the movie, 7 p.m. July 7 through 9; “Romantic Rachmaninoff,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra performing music by Rachmaninoff, 7 p.m. July 15; “She’s Got Soul,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra performing “a wide-ranging revue of R&B classics,” 7 p.m. July 16; “La Mer,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra performing music by Akutagawa, Shostakovich and Debussy, 7 p.m. July 22; “Two Pianos: Who Could Ask for Anything More,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra with Jean-Yves Thibaudet (piano) Michael Feinstein (piano and vocals) performing music from Gershwin and more, 7 p.m. July 23; “Movie Night Live: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra and the Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus performing Howard Shore’s score along to the movie, 7 p.m. July 28 through 30; “Sibelius’s First Symphony,” featuring the Kent Blossom Chamber Orchestra performing the music of Snider, Adams and Sibelius, 7 p.m. Aug. 5; “Mozart in the Meadows,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra performing music by Mozart, Langer and Mendelssohn, 7 p.m. Aug. 12; “An Evening with Audra McDonald,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra with vocalist McDonald performing an evening of Broadway favorites and songs from her latest album, “Sing Happy,” 7 p.m. Aug. 13; “Fujita Plays Tchaikovsky,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra with Mao Fujita (piano), performing music by Shaw, Dawson and Tchaikovsky, 7 p.m. Aug. 19; “Impressions of France and Spain,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra performing music by Ravel, Saint-Saëns and De Falla, 7 p.m. Aug. 26; “Movie Night Live: Disney: The Sound of Magic,” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra performing 100 years of Disney music, 7 p.m. Sept. 1 through 3; “Distant Worlds: Music From FINAL FANTASY,” featuring The Blossom Festival Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra Chamber Chorus performing music from the video game series, 7 p.m. Sept. 9. Call 216-231-1111 or visit clevelandorchestra.com.
Covelli Centre: 229 E. French St., Youngstown, presents Hardy, Lainey Wilson, Dylan Marleowe, Sept. 16. Call 800-745-3000 or visit covellicentre.com.
Firelands Symphony Orchestra: presents Olympic Jazz Quintet, 4 p.m. June 11 at McBride Arboretum at BGSU Firelands: Parking Lots D & F (Off of Boos Road); Samba da Cidade Percussion Ensemble, 4 p.m. June 25 at McBride Arboretum at BGSU Firelands: Parking Lots D & F (Off of Boos Road); Cleveland Wind and Friends, 4 p.m. July 9 McBride Arboretum at BGSU Firelands: Parking Lots D & F (Off of Boos Road); FSO Chorale Showcase, 4 p.m. July 16 at McBride Arboretum at BGSU Firelands: Parking Lots D & F (Off of Boos Road); High Frequency Flute Quartet, 6 p.m. July 20 at Ritter Library, Vermilion Third Thursday; Firelands String Quartet, 4 p.m. July 23 at McBride Arboretum at BGSU Firelands: Parking Lots D & F (Off of Boos Road); Firelands Brass Quintet, 6 p.m. July 28 at Meals on Madison/Riverfront Live, downtown Port Clinton; Summer Pops Orchestra Concert, featuring vocalist Laura Peterson, 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at McBride Arboretum at BGSU Firelands: Parking Lots D & F (Off of Boos Road). Call 419-621-4800 or visit FirelandsSymphony.com.
Frankie Scinta’s “The Showman”: will be at 8 p.m. June 17 at House Three Thirty, 532 W. Market St., Akron. Visit bit.ly/FrankieScinta2023.
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents Grand Funk Railroad, June 2; The Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes. Oct. 1; A.J Croce (“Croce Plays Croce”), Nov. 11. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, presents Tobyraps, .wavrunner, Recess, June 2; GlamGore: fifth annual Pre-Pride on the Eastside, June 3; Unc D, LoConti, Billy Carrick, June 4; Midnight Rental’s Secret Movie Night, June 5; On Paper, Cellar Dwellar, The Little Dummies, June 6; Fig, Heavy Forgiveness, Wes Meadows, June 7; Window Weather, Lake Phily, June 8; Glow 17 featuring Westside Tony & Rosello, Danasaf, June 9; Sparta, Geoff Rickly, Zeta, June 10; THICK, TVOD, Xanny Stars, June 15; Jesse Malin, June 16; Chuchito Valdes Trio, June 17; P—— Jeans, Killyn LUnsford, Woodstock ‘99, June 18; Starbenders, The Haunt June 19; CupcakKe, Solon, HIM HUN, June 21 (rescheduled from April 26); CupcakKe, Namejai, DJ Navy, June 22 (rescheduled from April 28); Bedlocked, Downward, Unrecovery, June 25; Conway the Machine, June 27; Feeble Little Horse, June 29; Sugar: Nu-Metal Party, July 8; The Queers, July 11; Grumpy Plumb, Who Saved Who, Tall Grass; July 15; Julia Jacklin, July 17; The Soul Rebels, July 21; Nick Hakim, July 22; Dive Boms, DRIXY, The Skies Above Us, July 27; School of Rock All Stars,Cleveland School of Rock House Band, Aug. 5; Hobo Johnson, Aug. 13; AJJ, Open Mike Eagle, Foot Ox, Aug. 18; Fake Names, Sept. 16; Sweeping Promises, Aug. 16; Murder by Death, Sept. 5; Local Natives, Sept. 9; Mustard Plug, Toasters, Half Past Two, Sept. 10; The Milk Carton Kids, Sept. 15; IDK, Sept. 27; Margaret Glaspy, Oct. 3; Low Cut Connie, Oct. 11; Nation of Language, Oct. 14; Bob Mould (solo electric), Jason Narducy, Oct. 20; Gilla Band, Oct. 23; Mudhoney, Oct. 24. Call 216-321-5588 or visit grogshop.gs.
House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents $NOT, Night Lovel, DC The Don, June 8; Smells Like Nirvana, Grunge DNA, June 9; Big Wreck, June 14; K-Hole — A DJ Dance Party hoted by Kim Chi + Plastique Tiara, June 16; Jesse & Joy, June 24; X, July 5; We Are the Union, Catbite, Kill Lincoln, July 5; The Taylor Party – Taylor Swift Night (Eras Version), July 7; Candlebox, MONA, July 9; Less Than Jake, Voodoo Glow Skulls, The Pink Spiders, July 11; Jenny Lewis, July 13; Red Wanting Blue, July 14; The Steel Woods, July 15; Dexter and the Moonrocks, June 16; Des Rocks, July 22; Rema, Vicony, July 23; Bayside, I Am the Avalanche, Koyo, July 25; Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNCH, O-Town, BBMak, July 27; Gorgol Bordello, July 29; Gaelic Storm, Aug. 3; Baylen Levine, Aug. 6; Mickey Avalon, Aug. 12; Back to the Top, Aug. 25; Sorry Papi Tour – The All Girl Party, Aug. 26; Corey Taylor, WARGASM, Oxymorrons, Sept. 7; Hulvey, Sept. 7; Local Natives, HalfNOise, Sept. 9; Everclear, The Ataris, Sept. 11; Poppy, PVRIS, Pom Pom Suad, Sept. 14; Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Sept. 15; Here Come the Mummies, Perpetual Groove, Sept. 16; The Gaslight Anthem, Sept. 19; Nothing But Thieves, Kid Kapichi, Sept. 22; Dean Lewis, Sara Kays, Sept. 23; Jake Miller, Sept. 24; Sammy Rae & The Friends, Sept. 26; Chris Renzema, Jess Ray, Oct. 3; Wheeler Walker J., Oct. 6; Jean Dawson, Oct. 11; Stephen Sanchez, Oct. 15; TV Girl, Oct. 17; Ekoostik Hookah, Nov. 24; NEFFEX, Nov. 28 and 30. Visit houseofblues.com/Cleveland.
Jacobs Pavilion: Nautica Entertainment Complex, West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland, presents Rainbow Kitten Surprise June 6; Cody Jinks, June 9; Two Friends, June 12; Billy Strings, June 13 and 14; Jacob Collier, June 15; Illenium, June 20; Young the Giant, Milky Chance, Talk, June 21; Noah Kahan, June 22; Rebelution, Iration, July 2; Bryson Tiller, July 3; Melanie Martinez, July 5; Dreamsonic 2023 with Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, Animals as Leaders, July 8; Dirty Heads, Lupe Fiasco, G. Love & Special Sauce, Tropidelic, July 10; Yungblud, The Regrettes, July 11; Orville Peck, July 26; Cavetown, Aug. 1; The Revivalists, Band of Horses, The Heavy Heavy, Aug. 6; Alter Bridge, Sevendust, Mammoth WVH, Aug. 8; The Beach Boys, Aug. 9; CAKE, Sept. 16; Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Sept. 19; Parkway Drive, Sept. 22. Visit bit.ly/axs-jacobs.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents The Lettermen, June 3; Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre with Dan Crisp, June 7; Eric Gales, June 8; Jonah Koslen, Tommy Dobeck and Daniel Pecchio — founding members of the Michael Stanley Band, June 9; Bruce Cockburn, Dar Williams, June 13; Phillip Phillips, June 17; Darrell Scott, June 24; Toad the Wet Sproket, June 25; Hard Day’s Night, June 30; JD Souther, July 15; A Flock of Seagulls, Annabella, July 21; Vanilla Fudge, July 22; Spyro Gyra, Aug. 11; Pablo Cruise, Aug. 13; Steve Earle, Aug. 16; Al Stewart, The Empty Pockets, Aug. 20; Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter, Matt Costa, Aug. 25; Men Without Hats, Annabella, Sept. 1; Marcc Nutter and Friends, Sept. 9; Mighty Poplar, Sept. 15; Humble Pie Legacy, Sept. 24; CLANNAD, Sept. 29; Jimmy Webb, Oct. 15; Harry Chapin at 80: A Retrospective, Oct. 21; Donna the Buffalo, Nov. 9. Call 330-677-5005 or visit kentstage.org.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents Emerson, Lake & Palmer, July 15; Back to the 90’s, featuring Ton Loc, Color Me Badd, Young MC and hosted by Christopher “Kid” Reid,” Aug. 5; Stars of the Sixties featuring Herman’s Hermits’ Peter Noone, Oct. 20; Puddle of Mudd, Saving Abel, Oct. 28. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
Madison Concerts in the Park: a series with shows at 7 p.m. at Madison Village Park, River and West Main streets, presents Steve Madewell, June 2; Nick Zuber, June 9; Risk factor, June 16; Glass House Band, June 23; Gospel Friends, June 30; Geauga Fair Band, July 7; The Swamp Rattlers, July 14; Madtown Jazz, July 21; Rte 202, July 28; Back When (Aug. 4), Night Owls, Aug. 11; Kelly & Randall, Aug. 18; Take II Band, Aug. 25. Call 440-428-7526.
Masonic Cleveland: 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Potions and Player Dave, July 21; My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, Nov. 2. Visit MasonicCleveland.com.
Prince tribute act The Prince Experience will open the 2023 Mentor Rocks concert series at Metnor Civic Amphitheater with a performance at 7 p.m. June 6. Details: mentorrocks.info. (Submitted)
Mentor Rocks concert series: with shows at 7 p.m. at Mentor Civic Amphitheater, 8600 Munson Road, presents The Prince Experience (Prince tribute), June 6; Nirvani (Nirvana tribute), June 13; Parmalee,, June 20; Queen Nation (Queen tribute), June 27; E5C4P3 (Journey tribute), July 4; Simply Spice (Spice Girls tribute), July 11; Right Now (Sammy Hagar-era Van Halen tribute), July 18; Terry Lee Goffee (Johnny Cash tribute), July 25; Just Like Pink (Pink tribute), Aug. 1; Sound of Sting (Police/Sting tribute), Aug. 8; to-be-announced national recording artist, Aug. 15; Forever Seger Band (Bob Seger tribute), Aug. 29; Dark Side of the Moon (Pink Floyd tribute). Visit mentorrocks.info.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Santana, June 25; Counting Crows, Dashboard Confessional, June 29; Scotty McCreery, July 7; Ann Wilson of Heart, Tripsitter, July 14; Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Chris Trapper, July 22; Donny Osmond, July 28; Tesla, Aug. 4; Happy Together Tour 2023, featuring The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues, Aug. 6; Parliament Funkadelic ft. George Clinton, Aug. 24; Don Felder, Aug. 26; Air Supply, Sept. 9; George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Sept. 12; Beth Hart, Sept. 23; Engelbert Humperdinck, Oct. 21; Great White, Slaughter, Oct. 28; Aaron Lewis (acoustic), Nov. 16. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Brunch featuring Long Time Gon, June 4; Carols Jones+, June 4; Mac McAnally, June 7; Billy Prine & The Prine Time Band present The Songs of John Prine, June 8; JP Soars & The Red Hots, Anne Harris, June 9; John Pizzarelli Trio, June 9; ABBA Brunch with Super Troupers, June 11; Umojah Nation, June 11; Irish Brunch with Custy & McNamara, June 11; Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, June 14; Classic Stones Live featuring The Glimmer Tiwns, June 15; Stevie Wonder Night with The Reid Project, June 17; Father’s Day Beatles Brunch with The Sunrise Jones, June 18; Father’s Day Jimmy Buffett Brunch with Cheeseburgers in Paradise, June 18; Jah Messengers, June 18; Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters, June 20; Queen tribute by Queen Flash, June 23; Drag Bingo with Veranda L’Ni & Friends, June 23; Fleetwood Mac Brunch with Rumours, June 25; Ghani & The No Bad Daze Band, June 25; Stella Maris Rock of Faith (benefit concert), June 25; Dave Alvin & The Guilty Ones, June 28; Griffin House, June 29; The Gholden Gays Hot Flashbacks, June 30; Neil Diamond Night with The Diamond Project, July 1; Elton John Brunch with Tommy Lee Thompson, July 2; Steely Dan Brunch with The FM Project,” July 2; The Ark Band, July 2; Jesus Jones, The American Scientific, July 3; ELO Tribute by Ticket to the Moon, July 4; Nightbridge, July 4; Van Morrison Tribute with Nitebridge & Colin Dussault, July 7; Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, July 13; Hawaiian Elvis tribute by Dave Banks Big Band Featuring Walt Sanders, July 14; Chicago Tribute by Brass Metropolis, July 15; Tom Petty Night with Shadow of Doubt, July 15; Blues Brunch with Colin Dussault & Friends, July 16; Rooftop VIP Members Party, July 16; Lazo & Exodus (Bob Marley show), July 16; Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, July 16; Peter Mayer Group, July 20; The Songs of Burt Bacharach with Nitebridge and guests, July 21; Dolly Parton Brunch with Rachel & The Beatnik Playboys, July 23; Pink Floyd Brunch with Dark Side of the Moon, July 23; Elementree Livity Project, July 23; Madeline Finn & Friends, July 27; Bluegrass Brunch with The Chatfield Boys, July 30; Billy Joel Brunch with 52nd St Stranger, July 30; The Flex Crew, July 30; In the Heartland, July 30; Los Lobos, Aug. 3; The Dave Matthews Tribute Band, Aug. 4; Sun Shade, Aug. 6; REM tribute by Dead Letter Office. Aug. 9; Carl Baldassarre’s Led Zeppelin Revival, Aug. 11; Paul Thorn, Aug. 9; Big Band Brunch with Dan Zola Orchestra, Aug. 13; Shake Ground, Aug. 13; Bettye LaVette, Aug. 16; Morgan James, Aug. 17; The Smithereens with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw, Aug. 18; One World Tribe, Aug. 20; Lori McKenna, Mark Erelli, Aug. 24; Ras Khalifa, Aug. 27; Phat Cat Swinger, Aug. 31; Carlos Jones+, Sept. 3; Tuba Skinny, Sept. 6; Malinda, Sept. 12; Waco Brothers, Sept. 21; Joshua Radin, Sept. 26; Rush tribute with Sawyer, Oct. 5; Tannahill Weavers, Oct. 18; Neil Young tribute by Broken Arrow, Oct. 19; Professor Louie and The Crowmatix, Oct. 27; Eagles Brunch with Out Of Eden, Oct. 29; The Jersey Beat Band, Nov. 25. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Perry Christian Church: 3270 Call Road, Perry, presents outdoor Christmas in July Market, with proceeds being used for mission projects, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 15. Call 440-537-4907.
Piano Cleveland: presents the 2023 Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists, June 22 through July 15 at various locations; Cleveland International Piano Competition, July 28 through Aug. 10, 2024. Call 216-707-5397 or visit PianoCleveland.org.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Nick Cave (solo), Sept. 25; Straight No Chaser, Dec. 2. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Quire Cleveland: presents “Churches of the Same God: Mass Settings of Byrd and Tallis,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at Saint Paschal Baylon Church, Highland Heights | 8 p.m. Sept. 30 at Our Lady of Peach Church, Shaker Square | and 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at St. John Cantius Church, Cleveland. Call 216-223-8854 or visit QuireCleveland.org.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Zach Bryan, Trampled by Turtles, June 2; Paramore, June 4; Bryan Adams, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, June 15; Alicia Keys, July 15; Madonna, Bob the Drag Queen, Aug. 2; LL Cool J, The Roots, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Common, Method Man, Redman, Aug. 12; Jonas Brothers, Sept. 18; Aerosmith, The Black Crowes, Sept. 21; Greta Van Fleet, Surf Curse, Sept. 23; Peter Gabriel, Sept. 27; Pink, Grouplove, Kidcutup, Nov. 8; Depeche Mode, Nov. 10. Call 888-894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Northeast Ohio act Disco Inferno is set to perform June 2 at Lorain’s Black Water Landing in a Rockin’ on the River gig also set to feature 1980s rock tribute act 1988. Details: rockinontheriver.com. (Submitted)
Rockin’ on the River: at Lorain’s Black Water Landing, presents Disco Inferno, 1988 (1980s rock tribute), June 2; Hotel California (Eagles tribute), My Drunk’n Uncle, June 9; The King & Queen of Country Music (Garth Brooks-and-Shania Twain tribute), Country Honk, June 16; E5C4P3 (Journey tribute), Best of Times (Styx tribute), June 17; 24K Magic! (Bruno Mars tribute), Nonica Robins and The Whiskey Kings, June 30; Dirty Deeds (AC/DC tribute), Back & Forth (Foo Fighters tribute), July 7; Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd tribute), Colin Dussault’s Blues Project, July 8; Face 2 Face (Elton John-and-Billy Joel tribute), Zoo Station (U2 tribute), July 14; Queen Nation (Queen tribute), Black River, July 28; Bee Gees Gold (Bee Gees tribute), Dancing Queen (ABBA tribute), The Michael Weber Show, July 29; Forever Seger (Bob Seger tribute), Moving in Stereo (Cars tribute), Aug. 4; Double Vision (Foreigner tribute), The FM Project (Steely Dan tribute), Aug. 11; The Atomic Punks (Van Halen tribute), Motley Inc. (Motley Crue tribute), Aug. 18; Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson tribute), Shout!, Aug. 19; ZOSO (Led Zeppelin tribute), House Party (J Geils tribute), Aug. 25; Fleetwood Gold (Fleetwood Mac tribute), Harvest (Neil Young tribute), Sept. 1; Revival ABB (Allman Brothers Band tribute), Freebird (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute), Sept. 8; The Four Horsemen (Metallica tribute), Billy Morris and the Sunset Strip, Sept. 15. Visit rockinontheriver.com.
Victory Live!: a two-day musical featuring WMMS Buzzard Fest — with Incubus, Bush, +Live+, Filter, Weshly Arms — on Aug. 4 and WGAR Country Jam — Chris Young, Brian Kelley, Gavin DeGraw, Dalton Dover, Tigirlily Gold — on Aug. 5 at Victory Park Ohio, 7777 Victory Lane, North Ridgeville. Visit victorylivefest.com.
WonderStruck in Cleveland: a music festival with headliners Khalid, Walker Hayes, Nelly and Flo Rida, will be July 8 and 9 at Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland. Visit WonderStruckFest.com.
Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre: 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, presents REO Speedwagon, Donnie Iris & The Cruisers, June 21; Rick Springfield, The Hooters, Paul Young, Tommy Tutone, Aug. 4; The Doobie Brothers, June 28; Steve Miller Band, Aug. 9. Visit theyoungstownfoundationamp.com.
Nightlife
Bainbridge Swing Dance: at Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, presents Blues DeVille, June 3 (lesson at 8 p.m., dancing and music at 9 p.m.). Visit WillCraigProductions.com.
Ferrante Winery and Ristorante: 5585 N. River Road W., Geneva, presents Then Neverleys Duo, 5:30 p.m. June 2; Bobby Potts, 1 p.m. June 3; Porch Rockers, 5:30 p.m. June 3; Eric Andrews, 2 p.m. June 4; Mitch & Melissa, 5:30 p.m. June 9; Eric Andrews 1 p.m. June 10; 4-Kings, 5:30 p.m. June 10; Dennis Ford, 2 p.m. June 11; Uncharted Course, 5:30 p.m. June 16; Anthony Gregorie, 1 p.m. June 17; O’Neiders, 5:30 p.m. June 17; Tommy Hook, 2 p.m. June 18; The Night Shift, 5:30 p.m. June 23; Holly’s Uncle Duo, 1 p.m. June 24; Back Spin, 5:30 p.m. June 24; Porch Rockers, 2 p.m. June 25; Don Perry, 5:30 p.m. June 30. Call 440-466-8466 or visit ferrantewinery.com.
Parks
Holden Arboretum: 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, presents “Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO Bricks,” featuring “more than a dozen colorful creations that will pop out of garden and trail landscapes creating a magical new world at the arboretum,” through Sept. 4; “Bloom! Botanicals & Birdhouses, featuring “hundreds of unique birdhouses, stunning glass art, and artwork from Cleveland artist Asia Armour,” through Sept. 4; Twilight at the Arboretum, a benefit pick with music and entertainment for the family, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 15.. Visit holdenarb.org.
Lake Erie Bluffs: 3301 Lane Road, Perry, presents Best of the Bluffs: Migration Rest Stop, 1 to 4 p.m. June 4. Call 440-358-7275 or visit lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/lake-erie-bluffs.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark: 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents Railroads in the Park, featuring operating model train displays and N-Scale layouts, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 3 and 4; Farmfest, a free event with food, beer, music, cow milking, farm demonstrations and more, July 9; Historical Engine Society’s 52nd annual Antique Power Exhibition, featuring a variety of antique tractors, construction and excavation equipment, cars, trucks, demonstrations and more, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 20; Milk & Honey Weekend, in which visitors can “Learn how milk becomes cheese, butter or ice cream and watch the production process, learn about bees and their role in pollination, how honey is harvested, pollinator-friendly plants and more, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 19 and 20. Call 440-256-2122 or 800-366-3276, or visit goto.lakemetroparks.com/farmpark.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents Wildlife Festival: Celebrating 40 Years, a celebration of 40 years of helping Ohio’s wildlife with activity, history and more, noon to 4 p.m. July 23. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/penitentiary-glen-reservation.
Theater
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents “Doubt: A Parable,” by John Patrick Shanley, through June 25, in Studio Theater; “Once on This Island,” with book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty,” through Aug. 6, in Senney Theater. Call 216-521-2540 or visit beckcenter.org.
BorderLight International Theatre + Fringe Festival: featuring an eclectic mix of touring and regional productions, will be Aug. 3 through 5 in and around Playhouse Square in Cleveland. Visit BorderLightCle.org.
Broadway in Akron: a series at E.J. Thomas Hall in conjunction with Playhouse Square, presents “Pretty Woman: The Musical,” Oct. 17 and 19; “Mean Girls,” Nov. 13 and 14; “The Cher Show,” Jan. 30 and 31; “CLUE,” April 23 through 25. Call 330-253-2488 or visit broadwayinakron.com.
Cast members of the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre production of the Henry Lewis comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong” rehearse a scene. Opening June 2, the Chagrin Falls show runs weekends through June 18. Details: CVLT.org. (Courtesy of Chagrin Valley Little Theatre)
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre: 40 River St., Chagrin Falls, presents “The Play That Goes Wrong,” a comedy by Henry Lewis, weekends June 2 through 18 (7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. June 11 and 18). Call 440-247-8955 or visit CVLT.org.
Clague Playhouse: 1371 Clague Road, Westlake, presents “Failure: A Love Story,” by Philip Dawkins, through June 4. Call 440-331-0403 or visit ClaguePlayhouse.org.
Cleveland Play House: Performing at Playhouse Square, presents “Watching Butterflies,” June 17 through 24. Call 216-241-6000 or visit clevelandplayhouse.com.
convergence-continuum: 2438 Scranton Road, Cleveland, presents “Walking to Buchenwald,” by Tom Jacobson, June 2 through 24 (8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays). Call 216-687-0074 or visit convergence-continuum.org.
Fine Arts Association: 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, presents “The Who’s Tommy,” June 9 through 25. Call 440-951-7500 or visit fineartsassociation.org.
Karamu House: 2355 E. 89th St., Cleveland, presents “Clyde’s,” by Lynn Nottage, Sept. 22 through Oct. 15; “Black Nativity,” by Langston Huges,” Dec. 1 through 17; “The Breakfast at the Bookstore,” by Lisa Langford, Jan. 26 through Feb. 18; “It Happened in Atlanta,” March 8 through 30; “Choir Boy,” April 26 through May 19. Call 216-795-7070 or visit KaramuHouse.org.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” June 7 through July 2; “Late Nite Catechism,” June 11; Two Faces of Jane’s “People, Places and Things,” Thursdays through Sundays June 22 to July 2; “Six the Musical,” Aug. 8 through Sept. 19; “The Wiz,” Oct. 3 through 22; “Girl From the North Country,” Oct. 31 through Nov. 19; “Mrs. Doubtfire,” Jan. 9 through 28; “Funny Girl,” Feb. 20 through March 10; “Company,” April 30 through May 19; “BAck to the Future,” June 11 through July 7; “MJ the Musical,” July 16 through Aug. 11. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Porthouse Theatre: 3143 O’Neil Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” June 9 through 24; “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” June 30 through July 15; “The Prom, July 21 through Aug. 6. Call 330-672-3884 or visit PorthouseTheatre.com.
Rabbit Run Theater: 5648 W. Chapel Road, Madison Township, presents “Dancing at Lughnasa,” a drama by Brian Friel, 7:30 p.m. June 1 through 4 and 8 through 10. Call 440-428-7092 or visit RabbitRun.org.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Beachland Flea, June 17, July 15, Aug. 19. Call 216-383-1124 or visit beachlandballroom.com.
Beck Center for the Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents Poetry Readings and Storytelling series — 2 to 4 p.m. June 10; Spotlight Gala, with the theme, “Celebrating Our Past, Creating Our Future,” 6 p.m. July 14 at Gordon Green. Call 216-521-2540, or visit beckcenter.org.
Candytopia: a “nationally acclaimed, sweet interactive wonderland” featuring 14 interactive environments over 19,000 square feet, runs through Dec. 31 at Legacy Village in Lyndhurst (located between Dick’s Sporting Goods and Ethan Allen). Visit Candytopia.com.
Chagrin Hunter Jumper Classic: a horse show, runs July 7 through 9 at Chagrin valley Farms in Bainbridge Township. Visit ChagrinHunterJumperClassic.org.
Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents “Bloom! Botanicals & Birdhouses,” featuring “hundreds of unique birdhouses, stunning glass art, and artwork from Cleveland artist Asia Armour,” opening through Sept. 4; “Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO Bricks,” featuring more than a dozen larger-than-life creations, through Sept. 4. Call 216-721-1600 or visit cbgarden.org.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents Parade the Circle, noon June 10 in Wade Oval; Solstice, “an energy-filled night of music and art,” with 7 p.m. June 24. Call 216-421-7340 or visit clevelandart.org.
Cleveland Public Theatre: 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents Pandemonium 2023, CPT’s “Fantastical Benefit” honoring Nic Bariage, Sept. 9. Call 216-631-2727 or visit cptonline.org.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum:10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, presents “Top Brass,” featuring Fred Crawford’s collection as it was when this museum’s predecessor—The Thompson Auto Album—first opened in 1943, through Oct. 8. Visit thecrawfordmuseum.org.
Disney Animation — Immersive Experience: a collaboration of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the producer of “Immersive Van Gogh,” featuring projections and music pertaining to Disney classics, runs through Aug. 13 at Lighthouse Artspace Cleveland, 850 E. 72nd St., Cleveland. Visit lighthouseimmersive.com/disney/cleveland.
FireFish Arts: presents the 2023 annual FireFish Festival, featuring “unique art installations, music, food, fun, fire – and the much anticipated and signature burning of the FireFish with its parade, pageantry, and performance,” Sept. 16 in Lorain. Visit FireFishFestival.com.
Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents “”Dinosaurs of the Sahara,” bringing “the unique world of African dinosaurs to life with original fossils from the Sahara, one-of-a-kind mounted skeletons and flesh models, and a show-stopping giant 32-foot rearing long-necked Jobaria skeleton,” through Sept. 4. Call 216-694-2000 or visit greatscience.com.
Juneteenth Freedom Fest: featuring musical performances, live visual artists, fireworks show, educational workshops and more, will be 6 to 10 p.m. June 16 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 17 at Mall C in downtown Cleveland. Visit juneteenthcle.com.
LakewoodAlive: presents Lakewood Summer Meltdown, a street party, 4 to 10 p.m. July 15 at in downtown Lakewood. Visit LakewoodAlive.org.
Loganberry Books: 13015 Larchmere Blvd., Shaker Heights, presents “Lightness of Being,” an evening of live chamber music and a panel discussion on the novel “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” by Milan Kundera, 7 p.m. June 8. Call 216-795-9800, visit LoganberryBooks.com or email books@logan.com.
Lorain Palace Theatre: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents Michael Franzase’s “A Mob Story,” June 24. Call 440-245-2323 or visit lorainpalace.com.
MGM Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents psychic medium Matt Fraser, Aug. 10. Call 330-908-7625 or visit mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents A Night of Magic, featuring David McCreary, June 16; Cleveland Stories Dinner Parties — “From Rocking on the Radio . . . to Rocking the RV Life,” with Jeff & Patti Kinzbach, June 28; Cleveland Stories Dinner Parties — “Noir at the Bar,” Aug. 31. Call 216-242-1250 or visit musicboxcle.com.
Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival: featuring music, competitions and more, will be June 23 and 24 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea. Visit ohioscottishgames.com.
Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau: presents first Pride at Put-in-Bay, “a vibrant day filled with laughter, color, and good vibes,” June 12; Ohio’s Island Wine Festival, June 17; Pyrate Fest XV, which is “promisin’ a swashbucklin’ good time for the whole crew … full of pirate antics, mermaid sightings, and booming cannons, June 23 through 25. Visit visitputinbay.com.
Reithoffer’s Art, Spirits & Entertainment: 17711 Ravenna Road, Chagrin Valls, presents Aurburn Art Festivals, featuring artisan crafts, food trucks, music and more, June 16 through 18 and Aug. 18 through 20 (5 to 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday). Visit reithoffers.com.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Cleveland, presents “The Beatles: Get Back to Let It Be,” curated by the Rock Hall and meant as an immersive complement to Peter Jackson’s docuseries “The Beatles Get Back,” through December (extended). Call 888-588-ROCK or visit rockhall.com.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s The Greatest Show On Earth, Oct. 6 through 8. Call 888-894-9422 or visit rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Steele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub: 348 Mentor Ave. Painesville, presents Public Guided Tour, June 20, Sept. 19. Call 440-639-7948 or visit SteeleMansion.com.
Wolstein Center: 2000 Prospect Ave., presents Cirque du Soleil’s “Corteo,” Nov. 22 through 26. Call 877-468-4946 or visit wolsteincenter.com.
Summer is here, or at least the month that welcomes summer is here. You’ll have to wait three weeks from the start of June for summer to begin officially, but let’s ignore all that official folderol and welcome that glorious season and its arrival in Vermont.
Summer’s start means summer arts. Music and plays head outdoors, and indoor events provide a cool refuge for those fairly infrequent Vermont days when the hot seasonal air becomes too much to bear.
Bear witness to some of these events that help Vermonters celebrate what it means to be alive and in Vermont at this darned-close-to-perfect time of year.
Lost Nation Theater premieres Vermont play
Through June 11, the world premiere production of Vermont playwright/actor/director Erin Galligan Baldwin’s play “My Mother’s Three Mothers,” which involves a woman’s search for her birth mother, continues its run that began May 25 by Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier City Hall Arts Center. $10-$30. www.lostnationtheater.org
Shelburne art gallery continues exhibit
Through July 15, the exhibition “Instinctive Paths: Summer Group Exhibit,” which opened May 26, remains on display, Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery, Shelburne. Free. www.fsgallery.com
Shelburne Vineyard parties down
6 p.m. Thursday, June 1, the 25th-anniversary celebration at Shelburne Vineyard gets rolling with a performance by Troy Millette and through the weekend includes music (free unless otherwise indicated) at 6 p.m. Friday, June 2 by Marcie Hernandez and NIIKA; 7 p.m. Saturday, June 3 by High Summer ($12); and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4 with two sets by Mark Daly of Madaila. www.shelburnevineyard.com
Randy Feltface gets funny
7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1-Saturday, June 3, 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 2-Saturday, June 3, Randy Feltface and his purple puppet head will perform five shows at the Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington. $25. www.vermontcomedyclub.com
Gun-violence exhibit in Montpelier
11 a.m. Friday, June 2, “Cocked and Gagged,” a mixed-media installation inspired by rising numbers of mass shootings in the U.S., opens its run through July 23, The Susan Calza Gallery, Montpelier. Free. www.susancalza.com
Stowe hosts film, music festival
6:15 p.m. Friday, June 2, Stowe Story Labs presents the second Vermont Film and Music Festival, starting with a screening of the feature film “Our Father the Devil” and continuing at 8 p.m. with a concert by the soulful Burlington duo Dwight & Nicole, with films and concerts continuing through Sunday, June 4, Stowe Cinema (films), Stowe Cider (concerts). $10-$49 for films, $10-$28 for music. www.stowestorylabs.org
Burlington City Arts begins music series
7:30 p.m. Friday, June 2, Burlington City Arts begins its Twilight Series of concerts with a prelude to the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival by Green Mountain Swing, City Hall Park, Burlington. Free. www.burlingtoncityarts.org
Two concerts by Vermont Choral Union
7:30 p.m. Friday, June 2, the Vermont Choral Union presents a concert of music by Bach, Brahms and Britten, First Congregational Church, St. Albans, and repeats the program at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 4, Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington. $15-$25. www.vtchoralunion.org
Opera comes to Middlebury
7:30 p.m. Friday, June 2 and Thursday, June 8; 2 p.m. Sunday, June 4 and Saturday, June 10, the Opera Company of Middlebury stages Beethoven’s only opera, “Fidelio,” Town Hall Theater, Middlebury. $57-$87. www.ocmvermont.org
ANIMAL Dance offers ‘Tender Hearts’
8 p.m. Friday, June 2-Saturday, June 3, 2 p.m. Sunday, June 4, Vermont-based ANIMAL Dance, directed by Hanna Satterlee, presents the contemporary dance piece “Tender Hearts,” Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington. $20-$30. www.vermontdance.org
A Field Day in southern Vermont
Noon Saturday, June 3, 10 hours of music unfolds with the inaugural Field Day festival featuring music from indie-rock acts including Inner Wave, Lady Lamb, Sunflower Bean, Thus Love, Gift, Robber Robber, Dari Bay, Greg Freeman, Carinae and Lily Seabird, Guilford Fairgrounds. $29.99. www.fielddayvt.com
Small town, big band
4 p.m. Saturday, June 3, the Joe Levesque Big Band, aka Joe’s Big Band, is a 17-piece ensemble that will play a benefit for the Cabot Fire Department, Catamount Airfield, Lower Cabot. $20 in advance, $25 day of show. www.cabotarts.org
Blues veteran in Essex
7 p.m. Saturday, June 3, Boston-based blues pianist Anthony Geraci joins central Vermont guitarist Dave Keller for a concert, Double E Performance Center, Essex Experience. $20. www.essexexperience.com
Aphasia Choir delivers concert
2 p.m. Sunday, June 4, the Aphasia Choir of Vermont presents its eighth annual concert in honor of National Aphasia Awareness Month, which calls attention to people with stroke and traumatic-brain injury who have difficulty talking or using language, Colchester High School auditorium. Free. www.aphasiachoirvt.org
New York pop music in Vermont
8 p.m. Monday, June 5, New York pop musician Sarah Kinsley follows FIG in a performance in the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington. $16 in advance, $20 day of show. www.highergroundmusic.com
Musical matinee in Burlington
12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, the lunchtime Summer Concert Series presented by Burlington City Arts rolls out with the jazz-hip-hop fusion of Burlington act The Most Wanted, City Hall Park, Burlington. Free. www.burlingtoncityarts.org
Grammy winner starts jazz festival
7 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, vocalist Samara Joy, winner of this year’s Grammy Award for Best New Artist, kicks off the 40th-anniversary celebration of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival with help from pianist/composer Samora Pinderhughes and festival curator Lakecia Benjamin and Phoenix, the Flynn, Burlington. $49-$79. www.flynnvt.org
Ryan Montbleau takes up residency
7 p.m. Wednesday, June 7-Saturday, June 10, he tours the country playing larger stages, but for these four nights Burlington resident Ryan Montbleau will take up residence in the cozy confines of Radio Bean, Burlington. $18 in advance, $25 day of show. www.radiobean.com
That’s yazz, not jazz
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, a noise-music alternative to the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival known as the BTV Yazz Fest features Adam Arritola, the Adam Ploof Ensemble and Jo Bled, Main Street Landing, Burlington. Free; donations accepted. www.facebook.com/events/156327053903868
Deer Tick alights in South Burlington
8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, folk-rockers Deer Tick join Rafay Rashid for a show in the Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington. $29.50. www.highergroundmusic.com
Gallery reopens in Burlington
5-9 p.m. Thursday, June 8, the HAVOC Gallery, featuring the stainless-steel light sculptures of Bruce R. MacDonald, reopens for public gatherings for the first time in years, 27 Sears Lane, Burlington. Free. www.havocgallery.com
Free music on Church Street
5 p.m. Thursday, June 8, the day’s big show at the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival features the Sun Ra Arkestra, Meshell Ndegeocello, Georgia Anne Muldrow and the Saturn People’s Sound Collective, Church Street Marketplace, Burlington. Free. www.flynnvt.org
‘Celestial jazz’ in Burlington
6 p.m. Thursday, June 8, the sounds of Vermont group Astral Underground, self-described as “celestial jazz from the dark side of the Enosphere,” can be heard at the Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington. Free. www.venetiansodalounge.com
Death Valley Girls in the Winooski valley
8 p.m. Thursday, June 8, Los Angeles-based rockers Death Valley Girls follow Abraxas and The Wet Ones at The Monkey House, Winooski. $12 in advance, $14 day of show. www.monkeyhousevt.com
Free party at Waterfront Park
5 p.m. Friday, June 9, the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival settles in for the evening with Sampa the Great, Dee Dee Bridgewater and the Memphis Soulphony, Fattie B. presenting his project “Gumbo” and the Kennedy Center’s Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead program featuring Melissa Aldana, Waterfront Park, Burlington. Free. www.flynnvt.org
Music at Barre art gallery
7 p.m. Friday, June 9, Vermont folk musician Dana Robinson puts on a show at Studio Place Arts, Barre. $10-$20 suggested donation. www.studioplacearts.com
Nectar’s gets Eggy with it
10 p.m. Friday, June 9, Connecticut jam-rockers Eggy get cooking at Nectar’s, Burlington. $15. www.liveatnectars.com
Noontime jazz at Radio Bean
Noon Saturday, June 10, a full slate of music that’s not a part of the official Burlington Discover Jazz Festival lineup but helps support that schedule includes the Alternate Take Jazz Quartet, Radio Bean, Burlington. $5-$10. www.radiobean.com
‘The Undiscovered Jazz Festival’
2 p.m.-midnight Saturday, June 10, more offshoot jazz-fest sounds happen in the New North End with “The Undiscovered Jazz Festival,” featuring The Full Metal Revolutionary Jazz Collective presenting an all-day jazz marathon of six separate sets every two hours, Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington. $20. www.offcentervt.com
Kamasi Washington leads outdoor show
4 p.m. Saturday, June 10, the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival continues its run of outdoor shows with Kamasi Washington headlining a day of music that includes WITCH (We Intend to Cause Havoc), Cory Henry, Snacktime and Guagua, Waterfront Park, Burlington. Free. www.flynnvt.org
Music in East Fairfield
5 p.m. Saturday, June 10, the Meeting House on the Green continues its concert series with singer-songwriters Ben Patton and Tim McKenzie, 53 School St., East Fairfield. $10. www.meetinghouseonthegreen.org
Vermont jazz at Light Club Lamp Shop
8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, homegrown jazz musicians Nick Cassarino, Joe Davidian and Conor Elmes play as the Cassarino/Davidian/Elmes Organ Trio, Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington. $15. www.radiobean.com
Arc Iris returns to Vermont
11 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 9 p.m. Sunday, June 11, the adventurous trio Arc Iris, regulars in Vermont before their recent relocation to Los Angeles, head back east for two shows, Radio Bean, Burlington. $20 in advance, $25 day of show Saturday (also featuring Acquamossa), $15 Sunday. www.radiobean.com
Myra Flynn roars at the Flynn
2 p.m. Sunday, June 11, a Burlington Discover Jazz Festival matinee features Vermont native and singer-songwriter Myra Flynn, whose show dubbed “Roar of the Queen” includes guests Mike Gordon (of Phish), Dave Grippo, Joe Moore, Sage Horsey, Nick Cassarino and the Lake Champlain Mass Choir, the Flynn, Burlington. $25-$50. www.flynnvt.org
The great Vermont bake-off
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, Vermont Stage returns through Sunday, June 18 with “The Bake Off,” in which three directors slice up a play – in this case, “True West” by Sam Shepard – to show viewers the myriad ways a production can be approached, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington. $31.05-$38.50. www.vermontstage.org
Northern Stage has ‘Sense and Sensibility’
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, Northern Stage starts its run (through July 9) of Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility,” Courtyard Theater, Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction. $19-$55; “pay what you can” for first two preview performances June 14-15. www.northernstage.org
Jazz duo flies into Stowe
6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, the Vermont jazz group Birdcode, featuring vocalist Amber deLaurentis and pianist Tom Cleary, takes part in the Jazz at the Lantern series, The Brass Lantern Inn, Stowe. $35-$45. www.gostowe.com/event/jazz-lantern-birdcode/
Souls of Mischief visit Higher Ground
8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, vintage hip-hop group Souls of Mischief join Breakbeat Lou, The Architect and Mister Burns, Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington. $30 in advance, $35 day of show. www.highergroundmusic.com
Tina Friml leads comedy night
7:30 p.m. Friday, June 16, New York comic Tina Friml leads a night of comedy in her hometown that also features Charlie Bardey, Kathe Farris and Usama Siddiquee, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury. Free; registration required. www.townhalltheater.org
Higher Ground goes country
7:30 p.m. Friday, June 16, country performer Morgan Myles follows Brayden Lape, Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington. $25 in advance, $29 day of show. www.highergroundmusic.com
Sending up comedy at comedy club
7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 16-Saturday, June 17, comic Sara Schaefer shares the (satirical) secrets of a successful comedy career in her show “Going Up,” Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington. $20. www.vermontcomedyclub.com
Outdoor sculpture in southern Vermont
4-8 p.m. Saturday, June 17, the opening party is set for the latest exhibition of the North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show, which runs through Nov. 11, Vermont Arts Exchange, North Bennington. Free. www.nbossvt.com
Joseph sings in South Burlington
8 p.m. Sunday, June 18, the indie-pop trio Joseph performs following Sawyer, Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington. $30 in advance, $35 day of show. www.highergroundmusic.com
Rob Mermin play ‘Act 39’
7 p.m. Thursday, June 22, the world premiere of “Act 39,” a play about end-of-life matters written by Circus Smirkus founder Rob Mermin, begins its run through July 2, Haybarn Theater, Goddard College, Plainfield. $20 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/events/s/act-39/770555744700024/?mibextid=RQdjqZ
The Felice Brothers turn two
8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22-Friday, June 23, folk-rockers The Felice Brothers play a pair of shows at The Monkey House, Winooski. $25. www.monkeyhousevt.com
Bookstock comes to Woodstock
Friday, June 23-Sunday, June 25, the annual Bookstock festival welcomes authors including political humorist Andy Borowitz, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Joseph J. Ellis, USA Today journalist/biographer Susan Page, Vermont authors Megan Mayhew Bergman and Emily Bernard and more, village green, Woodstock. Free. www.bookstockvt.org
‘Misery’ comes to Dorset
7:30 p.m. Friday, June 23, the Dorset Theatre Festival begins its 2023 season with William Goldman’s adaptation of Stephen King’s “Misery,” starring Dan Butler of “Frasier,” Dorset Playhouse. $51. www.dorsettheatrefestival.org
Dead Set sets summer shows
9 p.m. Friday, June 23, the Vermont-based Grateful Dead tribute Dead Set, led by guitarist Zach Nugent, continues a monthly residency that includes shows at 9 p.m. Friday, July 28 and Friday, Aug. 26, Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington. $17 in advance, $20 day of show. www.highergroundmusic.com
Back to the future with Vermont Renaissance Faire
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, June 24-Sunday, June 25, the Vermont Renaissance Faire offers two days of Medieval merriment, Mayo Events Field, Stowe. $20 per day, $30 both days, $5 for ages 6-12, free under age 6. www.vtgatherings.com
Puerto Rican musician at sculpture park
2 p.m. Saturday, June 24, the monthly series “Perspectives 2023: Amazing Makers” welcomes Fabiola Mendez, a Puerto Rican musician who plays the stringed instrument known as the cuatro, Cold Hollow Sculpture Park, Enosburg. Free; registration suggested. www.coldhollowsculpturepark.com
Indie-folk shines in Northeast Kingdom
7 p.m. Saturday, June 24, a night billed as Green Mountain Indie Folk showcases Vermont musicians Fern Maddie, Troy Millette, Jesse Taylor, Ian Steinberg and David Karl Roberts, Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro. $10-$18. www.highlandartsvt.org
Champlain Trio in concert
7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 24, violinist Letitia Quante, cellist Emily Taubl and pianist Hiromi Fukuda make up the Champlain Trio, which performs at the Frank Suchomel Memorial Arts Center, Adamant. Free. www.fsmac-quarryworks.org
Grace at Higher Ground
8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, vocalist Laura Jane Grace steps out of her position leading the rock band Against Me! (who are on hiatus) for a solo show with Portland, Maine-based opening act Weakened Friends, Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington. $25 in advance, $30 day of show. www.highergroundmusic.com
‘Buddy Holly Story’ rocks Weston season
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, the Weston Theater Company rolls into its 87th season with “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” through July 16, Weston Playhouse. $25-$79. www.westontheater.org
Natasha Bedingfield plays Stowe concert series
6 p.m. Thursday, June 29, British pop musician Natasha Bedingfield joins Sidney Bird to start the Spruce Peak Summer Concert Series, Spruce Peak village green, Stowe. $5-$50. www.sprucepeakarts.org
Valley Players meet Willy Wonka
7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29, The Valley Players delve into the family-friendly musical “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka” through July 16, The Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield. $18-$22. www.valleyplayers.com
Sarah King starts ‘Women in Music’
6 p.m. Friday, June 30, Vermont folk-blues-rocker Sarah King opens the “Women in Music” series presented by the Town Hall Theater at Lincoln Peak Vineyard, New Haven. Free; registration required. www.townhalltheater.org
Metal headliners head to Higher Ground
7:30 p.m. Friday, June 30, the Burlington metal band Voices in Vain shares a bill with Long Island thrashers Extinction AD, who’ll be joined by acts including Edict, Cooked and Void Bringer, Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington. $15 in advance, $20 day of show. www.highergroundmusic.com
Essex hosts Jamie Lee Thurston
7 p.m. Friday, June 30, Vermont-raised country musician Jamie Lee Thurston joins the Old Stage Summer Series at the Essex Experience. Free. www.essexexperience.com
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