TGIF: Happenings — what’s coming up in Northeast Ohio starting May 4

Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email. You must include a phone number and/or web address for publication.

Art

Allen Memorial Art Museum: Oberlin College, 87 N. Main St., Oberlin, presents “This Is Your Art: The Legacy of Ellen Johnson,” through May 27. 440-775-8665 or www.oberlin.edu/amam.

Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents “Graphic Discontent: German Expressionism on Paper,” through May 13; “Brett Weston: Photographs,” through May 9; “Eyewitness Views: Making History in Eighteenth-Century Europe,” through May 20; “Recent Acquisitions 2014-2017,” through June 10; “Yoyoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors,” July 7 through Sept. 30. Call 216-421-7340 or visit www.clevelandart.org.

FAVA Gallery: 39 S. Main St., Oberlin, presents “Side Effects May Include,” inspired by the suicide of artist Tamara Staples’ sister, May 12 through July 29; “The Artist as Quiltmaker XVIII,” May 12 through July 29 (opening reception 4 p.m. May 12). Call 440-774-7158 or visit favagallery.org.

La Cosecha Galeria: 504 Storer Ave., Clevealnd, presents its grand opening, 2 to 11 p.m. June 2. Call 216-385-9545 or visit lacosechagaleria.com.

Lakeland Community College: 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, presents ninth annual May Show at Lakeland Juried Art Exhibition, May 17 through July 13 (artist reception and awards ceremony 6 p.m. May 17) Call 440-525-7029 or visit www.lakelandcc.edu/gallery.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Cleveland: 11400 Euclid Ave., presents winter/spring exhibitions — “Induction: Tauba Auerbach and Eliane Radigue,” “Zigzags and Diagonals: Claudia Comte,” “C. Spencer Yeh” and “Simon Denny: The Founder’s Paradox,” through June 10. Call 216-421-8671 or visit mocacleveland.org.

Penitentiary Glen Nature Center: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents spring art show, “Birds & Blooms,” through May 13. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com.

Sandusky Cultural Center: 2130 Hayes Ave., Sandusky, present May 20. Call 419-625-1188 or visit www.SanduskyCulturalCenter.org

Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents “2018 LCCC Portfolio Exhibit,” through May 4 in the Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery. Call 440-366-4040 or visit www.StockerArtsCenter.com.

Auditions

“Ghostlight”: a new musical set for Aug. 23 through 25 at Sandusky State Theatre, will have auditions from 4 to 7 p.m. May 5 and 1 to 3 p.m. May 6, with callbacks from 3 to 5 p.m. May 6, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 214 W. Jefferson St., Sandusky. Prepare a 32-bar cut fro the swing era with sheet music in their vocal key and a headshot and dress for movement. Call 419-565-8-92 or visit Ghostlightmusical.wordpress.com.

Comedy 


Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Adam Carolla, May 17; David CCross, July 29. Visit www.clevelandagora.com.

Akron Civic Theater: 182 S. Main St., presents Lewis Black, Oct. 4. Call 330-253-2488 or visit www.AkronCivic.com.

Cleveland State Wolstein Center: 2000 Prospect Ave., presents Platinum Comedy Tour, featuring Mike Epps, DeRay Davis, Rickey Smilesy and DC Young Fly, May 13. Call 216-687-2000 or visit www.csuohio.edu/wolsteincenter.

Hard Rock Rocksino at Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Bill Maher, May 6; Dane Cook, May 11; Ron White, July 20; George Lopez, July 27; Arsenio Hall, Aug. 4 Jim Breuer, Aug. 10. Call 330-908-7625 or visit www.hrrocksinonorthfieldpark.com.

Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents Tom Green, May 4 and 5; Brandon Vestal, May 6; Jackie Fabulous, May 9 and 13; Josh Wolf, May 10 through 12; Cleveland Comedy Opne 2.3, May 14; Orny Adams, May 17 through 20; Mike Paramore, May 23; Emily Galati, May 24; Ron Wood Jr., May 25 through 27; Steve Gillespie, May 30; The Sklar Brothers, May 31 through June 2. Call 216-736-4242 or visit www.pickwickandfrolic.com/shows/hilarities-4th-street-theatre.

House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Alan Cox Comedy Tour 2018, featuring Cody Cooper, Jasmyn Carter, Bill Square, Mary Santora and Mike Paramore, May 25. Call 216-241-5555 or visit www.houseofblues.com/cleveland.

Krish Mohan: will perform stand-up at 9 p.m. May 8 at Lakewood Village Tavern,13437 Madison Ave.. Visit ramannoodlescomedy.com

Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Carol Burnett: An Evening of Laughter and Reflection,” May 9. Call 216-241-6000, or visit www.playhousesquare.com.

Concerts

Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Nile & Soulfly, May 4; Dead Kennedys, May 5; Stryper, May 6; Obituary, Pallbearer, Skeletonwitch, May 11; Texas Hippie Coalition, Kobra and the Lotus, Brand of Julez, May 15; Butcher Babies, Nonpoint, May 16; Blaze Ya Dead Homi, Madhouse, May 18; Apocalyptica (Metallica cello tribute), May 20; Insomnia, May 23; Phillip H. Answemo & The Illegals, King Parrot, May 26;Ugly God, May 28; Hammerfall, Flotsam and Jetsam, June 1; The Front Bottoms, Andrew McMahon, June 2 and 3; Combichrist, Wednesday 13, June 2; Whitechapel, The Black Dahlia Murder, June 9; Warren G, June 10; Coyote Peterson: Brave Wilderness Live, June 17; Sebastian Bach, July 10; The War on Drugs, July 13; Attila, July 22; Fleet Foxes, July 23; Ween, July 24; Create Your Summer Tour featuring Karina Garcia, Wengie, Natalies Outlet, July 26; Highly Suspect, July 27; Greta Van Fleet, July 31; The Flaming Lips, Aug. 17; Powerglove, Aug. 31; Mastodon, Dinosaur Jr., Sept. 12; Cafe Tacvba, The Marias, Sept. 21; Father John Misty, Sept. 22; Hed PE, Oct. 2; Angra, Oct. 14; Arch Enemy, Goatwhore, Uncured, Oct. 20; Streetlight Manifesto, Nov. 18. Visit www.clevelandagora.com.

Akron Civic Theater: 182 S. Main St., presents Tedeschi Trucks Band, Nov. 10. Call 330-253-2488 or visit www.akroncivic.com.

Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Hot Club of Cowtown, May 4; Kelley Stoltz, May 4; Chuck Auerbach Band, Ray Flanagan & The authorities, May 4; The Dream Syndicate, May 5; Ruby the Rabbitfoot, May 5; The Brevet, May 6; Y La Bamba, Kid Tigrrr, May 7; Sunflower Bean, Dream Wife, May 8; Boulevards, Stout XTC, Uncle Gnarly, May 9; The Steel Woods, May 10; Malcolm Holcombe, Austin Stambaugh, May 10; Diana Chittester, Olivia Martinez, May 11; Teddy Boys, Samfox, Holy Duaghters, All Is Harvest, May 11; Roots of Creation’s Grateful Dub 2018 Tour, May 12; The Floorwalkers, White Bufalo Woman, The Tom Katlees, May 12; An Evening with Chris Smither, May 13; Mainland, May 14; Jukebox the Ghost, The greeting Committee, May 15; Cut Worms, Jivviden, May 15; Squirrel Nut Zippers, May 16; Magic Beans, May 16; Pink Mexico, May 17; Justin Townes Earle, May 18; Molina-A Memorial Electric Company, May 18; Wesley Bright & the Honeytones, Aztec Sun, May 19; Handsome Guest, May 19; Helmet, Prong, May 20; Western Centuries, Honly Tonkin’ Happy Hour Show & BBQ, May 21; Matthew Logan Vasquez, May 22; The Marcus King Band, May 22; An Evening with Slaid Cleaves, May 23; Michelle Romary, Marina Strah, Guy Snowden, May 24; Carmel Revue, A Black Burlesque REvue, May 25; Charley Crockett, May 26; Istvan Medgyesi, Automatic Weapons, Actual Form, Sol Fox, May 26; Quintron’s Weather Warlock, May 27; Vital Organs, Oregon Spce Trail of Doom, Half Past Blue, May 27; Eddie Baccus Band, May 27; Michael Rault, May 28; Billy Strings, May 29; Treespeak, Goose, May 30’ Marcia Ball, May 31; Marah in the Mainsail, May 31; Bro Dylan, The Whiskey Hollow, The Midnight SLander, June 1; The Lighthouse and the Whaler, June 2; Trashcan Sinatras, June 6; American Aquarium, June 7; Scott Helman, June 8; Simon Joyner, Roger Hoover, June 11; Typhoon, The Fourth Wall, June 12; Quiet Slang, June 12; Real Estate, Habibi, June 13; Animal Years, June 13; Jungle, June 14; Bad Bad Hats, June 14; Moon Hooch, The Admirables, June 15; Bodega, June 17; Todd Snider, June 17; Christina Holmes, Madison Pruitt, Adam Elfers, June 18; Rebirth Brass Band, June 19; Yeek, June 19; Greg Klyma, Dan McCoy, June 20; Priests, June 22; Matthew Sweet, June 22; JD Wilkes with The Legendary Shack Shakers Unplugged, Chuck Mead, June 22; Revival ABBL An Evening witht he music of the Allman Brothers, June 23; The Dip, June 25; Michigan Rattlers, June 27; Bishop Briggs, L.I.F.T., June 27; Los Straightjackets, June 28; Dead Boys, June 29; Sarah Shook and the Disarmers, June 29; Suzanne Santo, June 30; Alex Williams, June 30; Pokey LaFarge, July 1; Dan Baird & Homemade Sin, July 6; Hillbilly Casino, July 8; Jordan DePaul, M. Moody, Steve Wright, July 11; Kevin Gordon, July 15; Mt. Joy, July 23; Bent Knee, Gatherers, July 17; Grateful Shred, Mapache, July 17; Walter Trout, John Nemeth, July 18; Mobley, July 19; Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express, Eilen Jewell, July 21; Howlin Rain, The Mountain MOvers, July 21; Back to Black, July 22; Japanese Breakfast, July 24; The Hi-Risers, July 28; Snail Mail, Long Beard, July 29; The Grass is Dead, Aug. 9; Shiloh Hill, Aug. 17; Selwyn Birchwood, Aug. 23; Great Lake Swimmers, Aug. 25; Steve’n’Seagulls, Sept. 2; Slim Cessna’s Auto Club, Sept. 12; Oh Sees, Timmy’s Organism, Oct. 13; Soft Machine, Beledo, Oct. 18. Call 216-383-1124 or visit www.beachlandballroom.com.

Blossom Music Center: 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band, May 27; Journey, Def Leppard, May 28; Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion, June 6; Poison, Cheap Trick, June 12; Thirty Seconds to Mars, Walk the Moon, Misterwives, Joywave, June 16; Imagine Dragons, Grace Vanderwaal, June 17; Dead & Company, June 20; Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, June 23; Brad Paisley, Hank Williams Jr., Dan Tyminski, July 5; Logic, NF, Kyle, July 6; Foreigner, Whitesnake, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, July 10; Weezer, Pixies, July 11; Rob Zombie, Marily Manson, July 17; Vans Warped Tour, featuring Reel Big Fish, Bowlng for Soup, Less Than Jake, Simple Plan and others, July 18; Lady Antebellem, Darius Rucker, Russell Dickerson; Foo Fighters, July 25; Lynyrd Skynyrd, July 27; Zac Brown Band, Aug. 2; Avenged Sevenfold, Prophets of Rage, Three Days Grace, Aug. 6; Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini; Rascal Flatts, Dan + Shay, Carly Pearce, Aug. 17; Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, Lauren Alaina, Aug. 23; Counting Crows, Live, Aug. 26; Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin, Aug. 27; Pentatonix, Sept. 13; Ozzy Osbourne, Stone Sour, Sept. 16. Call 330-920-8040 or visit www.blossommusic.com.

Cain Park: Superior Road between Lee and South Taylor roads, Cleveland Heights, presents “The Monkees Present The Mike and Micky Show,” with Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz, June 16; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, June 21; Dave Koz and Friends, July 21; Arlo Guthrie, July 22; O’Jays, July 27; Punch Brothers, Madison Cunningham, Aug. 9. Call 216-371-3000 or visit CainPark.com.

Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents moe., July 19. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.

Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., presents The Clarks, Return of Simple, May 4; Archie Green, Dom Deshawn, Feed the People, H9RU, Sam Supreme, May 5; Toobe Fresco, Uptowne Buddha, Jul Big Green, Curly Chuck, May 6; Alex Zinni and Hanna Stakolich, Kim Haffey, Phil Carroll, Alyssa Boyd, Jessica Yafanaro, May 8; Joyner Lucas, Eli, May 9; Savage Master, Bewitcher, HAMMR, May 11; The Mason District, The Whiskey Hollow, Smoke Screen, May 12; The Sword, The Shelter People, May 13; Hinds, Goodbye Honolulu, Forager, May 14; Fu Manchu, Mos Generator, Red Giant, May 15; Orange animal, Wildcard Leader, Mikey Silas, May 16; Smoke DZA & Bodega Bamz, Jayy Grams, Rosello, May 17; Melvins, All Souls, May 18; Ghost Light, Yosemight, May 19; Them Evils, Hamilton Handshake, Dark Water Rebellion, May 20; Post Animal, Paul Cherry, Mapache, May 24; Sista T, Mz, ICE, Mama Oladeji, Ms. BBC, Barbara Barret, Charmel, Queen Sameerah, Sister Ceco Salinas, Jahtamarie, Mother Africa, May 25; Silent Disco, Cjris Wright, May 26; Spring ‘18, TCC, OkayC, T-Fonz, BioLOrdi, Bri, May 26; Chris Wright, May 26; Chrome, Unholy Two, Hiram-Maxim, May 27; MellowXZACKT, Dony T, Duby Rogers, Tribe Untitled, May 29; Lara Hope & The Arktones, 45 Spider, May 30; Bear vs. Shark, Signals Midwest, Runaway Brother, June 1; Combichrist, Wednesday 13, Night Club, Prison, Death Valley High, June 2; Everything Everything, Sego, June 3; Inter Arma, Earthling, Bruce Lamont, June 4; Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks, Lithics, June 7; Jussie Smollett, June’s Diary, June 8; The Dickies 40th Anniversary Tour, The Queers, The Tufted Puffins, June 9; Skating Polly, Potty Mouth, ShiSho, June 13; The Dead Licks, Fortune Orange, June 16; Sloan, June 19; Night Riots, Courtship, Silent Rival, June 21; Priests, June 22; Maps & Atlases, Prism Tats, June 24; Duo Decibal System, Jeremy Porter & The Tucos, Dutch Babies, June 28; Alex Cameron, July 19; Pelican, Cloakroon, Axioma, July 27; Bomba Estereo, Aug. 3; Sparta, Aug. 12; Dick Dale, Aug. 14; Pedro The Lion, H.C. McEntire, Aug. 17; SALES, Sept. 14; . Call 216-321-5588 or visit www.grogshop.gs.

Hard Rock Rocksino at Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Queensryche, May 4; Tony Bennett, May 12; Greg Kihn, May 12; Todd Rundgren’s Utopia, May 19 (sold-out) and 20; Jackson Browne, June 9; Tracy Lawrence & Purple Reign (Prince tribute), June 15; Randy Bachman — “Every Song Tells a Story,” June 24; Melissa Etheridge, July 1; Pretenders, The Rails, July 7; The Scintas, July 14; Air Supply, July 15; Tesla, July 18; Brandy, July 19; George Thorogood and The Destroyers, Aug. 5; Boy George and Culture Club, Aug. 8; Yes featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman, Sept. 8; Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish’s Rascals (Wiht Carmine Appice on drumgs), Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes,Sept. 9; Gordon Lightfoot, Sept. 15, Sept. 15; Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, Sept. 21; Simple Minds, Oct. 11; Garbage, Oct. 18; Brian Wilson presents: The Christmas Album Live, Dec. 1. Call 330-908-7625 or visit www.hrrocksinonorthfieldpark.com.


House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Trixie Mattel, May 4; Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd tribute), May 5; Smallpools, Great Good Fine Ok, Half the Animal, May 7; Jonathan Davis, May 9; Madison Beer, May 10; The Struts, Glorious Sons, Spirit Animal, May 11; Tropidelic, Carlos Jones & The PLUS Band, Persons Places Things, May 12; Moder’s Day World Famous Gospel Brunch, featuring Detrich Burgess and Company, May 13; Sons of Apollo, Felix Marin, May 15; Saved by the 90’s, May 18; Def Leggend (Def Leppard tribute), June 2; Kali Uchis, June 4; Tash Sultana, June 4 (moved to Jacobs Pavilion); Kayley Klyoko, Gavin Turek, June 5; Billie Eilish, June 6; Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, Just Juice, June 7; Ledisi, June 8; Spells Like Nirvana (Nirvana tribute), Grunge DNA (tribute to 1990s rock and grunge), June 9; Chon, Polyphia, TING, June 12; Summerland Tour 2018, featuring Everclear, Marcy Playground, Local H, June 13; The Purple Madness (tribute to Prince), June 15; Hard Day’s Night (Beatles tribute), June 16; Pouya, June 19; Lake Street Dive, River Whyless, June 20; Sir the Baptist, June 20; Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, Lucero, The Menzingers, June 24; The Neighbourhood, June 26; Arrested Development, June 29; Theory of a Deadman, July 10;Old Crow Medicine Show, July 13;John Butler Trio, Mama Kin Spender, July 18; Armored Saint, Act of Defiance, July 18; Tory Lanez, July 19; Chris Robinson Brotherhood, July 20 Lord Huron, July 27; Guster, Van Williams, Aug. 1; The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Buster Shuffle, Aug. 23; Kick out the James — 50th Anniversary Tour, with Kim Thayil, Brendan Carly, Dug Pinnick, Marcus Durant, Sept. 23; Gary Numan, Nightmare Air, Sept. 24; Bullet for My Valentine, Oct. 2. Call 216-241-5555 or visit www.hob.com/cleveland.

Jacobs Pavilion: Nautica Entertainment Complex, West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland, presents Brit Floyd (Pink Floyd tribute), May 12; Yanni, May 18; Big Sean, Playboi Carti, Shy Glizzy, May 25; Post Malone, 21; Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, June 1; Savage, SOB x RBE, June 2;The Head and the Heart, Mathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, June 3; Tash Sultana (moved from House of Blues), June 4; Vance Joy, June 5; Jack White, June 6; Dirty Heads, Iration, The Movement, June 12; JTeam 10 Tour, featuring Jake Paul, Erika Costell, Nick Crompton and others, June 17; Ray Lamontagne, Neko Case, June 30; Barenaked Ladies, Better Than Ezra, KT Tunstall, July 15; Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, July 25; Jason Mraz, Brett Dennen, July 27; Coheed and Cambria, Taking Back Sunday, The Story So Far, July 29; Lindsey Stirling, Aug. 4; David Byrne, Aug. 7; O.A.R., Matt Nathanson, Aug. 23; NEEDTOBREATHE, Johnnyswim, Forest Black,Sept. 5. Call 216-861-4080 or visit www.nauticaflats.com.

Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Tom Rush, Christine Lavin, May 4; Mary Bridget Davis, Mia Dyson, May 5; John Popper (of Blues Traveler), May 8; The Accidentals, May 12; Marty Stuart & The Superalatives, May 13; Elizabeth Cook, May 17; Ana Popovic, May 21; Jerry Douglas Band, May 22; Leo Kottke, May 23; JJ Grey, Mofro, May 31; The Del McCoury Band, June 5; John Waite, June 9; Andy McKee, June 15; Al Stewart, June 16 and 17; Al Di Meola, June 19;Funky Feat (four of the five members of Little Feat), June 29; David Bromberg, July 15; Robert Cray, July 20Atlanta Rhythm Sectin, July 27; Don Volt, Aug. 7; Devon Allman, Duane Betts, Aug. 8; Toad the Wet Sprocket, Aug. 16; Dave Mason and Steve ropper’s Rock and Soul Revue, Aug. 19; Justin hayward — The Voice of The Moody Blues, Aug. 24; An Acoustic Evening with Keb’ Mo’, Sept. 14; The High Kings, Sept. 19; The Kingston Trio, Sept. 23; Madeleine Peyroux, Sept. 28; Abrosia and Orleans, Sept. 29. Call 330-677-5005 or visit www.kentstage.org.

Lorain Palace Theater: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents Stayin Alive (Bee Gees tribute), June 1 “Stars of the 60s,” featuring The Grass Roots, The Classics IV, Chris Montez,The Marvelettes, Oct. 12. Call 440-245-2323 or visit www.lorainpalace.com.

Mentor Rocks: at Mentor Civic Center Amphitheater, 8600 Munson Road, presents Escape (Journey tribute); June 12; Victory Highway (modern country, rock), June 19; Ten (Pearl Jam tribute), June 26; Jersey (Bruce Springsteen tribute), July 3; The Legend of Johnny Cash starring Philip Bauer, July 10; Kings Highway (Tom Petty tribute), July 17; John King (Nashville recording artist), July 24; Faction Cleveland (dance, party tunes), July 31; Wanted (Bon Jovi tribute), Aug. 7; Purple Madness (Prince tribute), Aug. 14; Brit Beat (Beatles tribute), Aug. 21. Visit MentorRocks.info.

Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Hollywood Nights, May 4; Cleveland Sessions:The Whiskey Hollow, May 6; Billy Joel Brunch, May 6; Iris Dement, May 6; Glen Phillips, May 9; Sam Hooper Group, May 10; Hey Mavis, May 11; Patsy Cline Tribute by Rachel and The Beatnik Playboys, May 13; Albert Cummings Band, May 17; Sinatra Night with Michael Sonata, May 18; The Sunrise Jones, May 20; Johnny A, May 23; Travis Haddix, May 23; Carrie Rodriguez, May 24; Lake Erie Legacy, May 24; Marc Cohn, May 25; Nitebridge, May 26; Tropical Cleveland, May 26; Shadow of Doubt, May 27; Mo’Mojo, May 27; Bill March, First Offenders, May 30; Shawn Colvin, May 30; The Schwartz Brothers, MAy 30; John Prine Night, May 31; Cracker, May 31; Eli’s Coming, Old No. 55, June 1; The FM Project, June 2; Brooke Annibale, June 3; Long Time Gone, June 3; Tropidelic, June 6; Sammy Miller & The Congregation, June 7; Maura Rogers & The Bellows and Maddie Finn, June 9; Linda Ronstadt Brunch, June 10; The JAck Fords, June 13; Kashmir, June 14; Indigenous, June 17; Midge Ure & Paul Young, June 19; Sunshine and Blues, June 20; The Heroes, Breathless, Solo Works and MSB Favorites, July 20; The Posies, June 20; Davina & the Vagabonds, June 22; Becky Boyd Blues Brunch, June 24; Langhorne Slim and The Lost at Last Band, June 26; The Chestertons, June 27; Zephaniah OHora, June 28; Dueling Pianos, June 30; Dueling Pianos Brunch, July 1; Chicago Tribute by Beginnings, July 3; Eric Seddon’s Hot Club, July 3; Santana Tribute by Evil Ways, July 6; Madmen Across the Water, July 7; The Bacon Brothers, July 11; Troubadours of Divine Bliss, July 12; Swamps of Jersey: She’s the Boss, July 14; ZZ Ward, July 18; The Clash Tribute by The Boys from The County Hell, July 27; The Alarm featuring Mike Peters, July 29; Michelle Romary, Aug. 2; The Prince Experience, Aug. 10; Roshambeaux, Aug. 16; Neil Young Tribute by Broken Arrow, Aug. 17; The Reid Project, Aug. 18; Commander Cody, Aug. 24; Irish Brunch with The Kilroys, Aug. 26; Classic Stones Live, Sept. 14; Gordon Lightfoot Tribute by Mike Fornes, Sept. 21; Kurt Elling, Oct. 4; Carbon Leaf, Oct. 5; Rickie Lee Jones, Oct. 10; The Weight Band, Oct. 19; Best-in-Class, Oct. 23. Call 216-242-1250 or visit www.musicboxcle.com.

Nighttown: 12387 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, presents Corky Siegel and Howard Levy, May 4; Dan Pugach Nonet, May 5; Jessica Lee with Mark Strickland Duo, May 10; Forecast, May 11; Nellie McKay, May 12; Nan O’Malley, May 13; University School Jazz Ensemble, May 14; Hathaway Brown Music Program, May 17; Ki Allen with Richie Cole, May 18; Judith Owen & Leland Sklar, May 23; Marcus Johnson with Hubb’s Groove, May 25; Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Sextet, May 26; The Diamond Project, May 27; Vanessa Rubin with Larry Willis Trio and NEA Jazz Master Todd Barkan, May 27; Sultans of String Duo, May 30; David Garfield & Hubb’s Groove, May 31; Anne Cochran & Abe LeMarca, June 1; The Answer Generation, June 3; The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, June 3 through 5; Low Down Brass Band, June 7; Marion Meadows, June 8; The Sunrise Jones, June 8; The Chin Gang, June 14; John Pizzarelli, June 14-15; Bob James, June 22-24; HAlie Loren, June 29; Bobby Floyd Trio, July 1; Louis Prima Jr., July 12; Poi Dog Pondering, July 13; The Cash Box Kings, Blues DeVille, Clorious, Retro Musicianship, July 20. Call 216-795-0550, or visit www.nighttowncleveland.com.

Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Cleveland Jazz Orchestra: “Caribbean Music Explosion,” May 12; “Sing,” presented by The Singing Angels, May 20“Distant Worlds: Music From ‘Final Fantasy,’” June 16; Joan Baez, Oct. 3; Celtic Thunder, Oct. 3. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.

Quicken Loans Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Daryl Hall & John Oates, Train, May 22; Shania Twain, June 16; Jay-Z and Beyonce, July 25; Justin Timberlake, Oct. 20; Fleetwood Mac, Oct. 26; Elton John, Nov. 3; Metallica, Feb. 1. Call 216-420-2200 or visit TheQArena.com.

Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents Austin “Walkin’ Cane” and Kristine Jackson, “Blues From the Heart of the Rock & Roll City,” 8 p.m. May 18 and 19 in Cingliano Studio Theatre; Jonathan Kingham and Ryan Shea Smith, with the songwriters from this year’s residency week, 7 p.m. May 18 in Hoke Theatre. Call 440-366-4040 or visit www.StockerArtsCenter.com.

Tri-C JazzFest: featuring a number of ticketed and free performances, will be June 28 through 30 at Playhouse Square in Cleveland. Visit tri-c.edu/jazzfest.

Dance

Lorain Palace Theater: 617 Broadway, presents “Peter Pan,” performed by the North Pointe Ballet, 7:30 p.m. May 4 and 25 and 2:30 p.m. May 5 and 6. Call 440-245-2323 or visit www.lorainpalace.com.

Film

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame And Museum: Cleveland, presents “Who the F**k Is That Guy? The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago,” May 16; “Head,” 7 p.m. May 30; “Purple Rain,” June 6. Call 888-588-ROCK or visit www.rockhall.com.

Music

Blossom Music Festival at Blossom Music Center: the summer home of The Cleveland Orchestra, presents Roger Daltrey and members of The Who Band and The Cleveland Orchestra performing The Who’s “Tommy,” July 8. Call 216-231-1111 or visit www.clevelandorchestra.com.

Cleveland Orchestra: performing at Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Festival: The Prometheus Project” — “Beethoven’s Fourth & Seventh,” May 11, “Beethoven’s Eighth & Fifth,” May 12, Beethoven’s Sixth & Second, May 13, and “Beethoven’s Ninth,” May 17 through 19. Visit ClevelandOrchestra.com.

Hillcrest Concert Band: presents its spring concert, “Tributes,” 7:30 p.m. May 15 at Regina Auditorium at Notre Dame College, 1857 S. Green Road, South Euclid. Visit www.hillcrestconcertband.org.

Lakeland Community College: 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, presents Lakeland Civic Band concert, “Ohio’s Finest,” 4 p.m. May 6. Call 440-375-7225 or visit www.lakelandcc.edu/arts.

Note-Oriety Showchoir: presents 50th-anniversary performances, 7 p.m. June 14 and 15 and 2 p.m. June 16 at Solon High School. Call 216-407-6707 or visit noteorietyshowchoir.com.

Oberlin College & Conservatory: presentsOberlin Choir, Musical Union and Arts & Sciences Orchestra, 4 pm. May 6 at Finney Chapel; Oberlin Chamber Orchestra, 8 p.m. May 8 in Finney Chapel; Contemporary Music Ensemble, 8 p.m. May 9 in Warner Concert Hall; Oberlin Sinfonietta, 8 p.m. May 10 in Warner Concert Hall; Oberlin Orchestra, 8 p.m. May 11. Call 440-775-8160 or 800-371-0178 or visit www.oberlin.edu/artsguide.

Painesville Women’s Chorus: presents its annual concert, “Of Thee I Sing,” including patriotic songs, 7 p.m. May 12 t First Church Congregational, on the square. Call 440-352-9636 or visit PainesvilleWomensChorus.org.

Rabbit Run Community Arts Association: Madison, presentsT he Madison Chorale, “Sing for Spring,” 7:30 p.m. May 4 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6345 Chapel Road, Madison. Call 440-428-5913 or visit RabbitRunOnline.org.

Rocky River Chamber Music Society: presents “Peter Otto, “Violin, and Friends,” featuring Trina Struble Bourne, harp, and Randall Fusco, piano, 7;30 p.m. May 7 at West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, 20401 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River. Call 440-333-4296 or visit rrcms.org.

Stocker Arts Center At Lorain Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents LCCC Civic Chorale Spring Sing ‘18, 7;30 p.m. May 5 in Hoke Theatre; Civic Concert Band performance celebrating musical diversity — featured will be music by female African-American, Asian, Finnish and Hispanic composers -- 3 p.m. May 6 in Hoke Theatre. Call 440-366-4040 or visit StockerArtsCenter.com.

Towne and Country Players: present The Men of Independence performing annual veterans show, “StarsandStripes and Swingmania,” 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at the McCormick School, Huron. Call 419-668-0637.

Tri-C Presents: presents “Late Night With Leonard Bernstein,” an “affectionate multimedia portrateof the charismatic figure” hosted and narrated by his daughter Jamie and featuring soprano Amy Burton and pianists John Musto and Michael Boriskin, 2 p.m. May 6 in the Cleveland Museum of ARt’s Garner Auditorium, 11150 East Blvd. Visit tri-c.edu/tricpresents.

Parks

Big Creek Park: 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon, presents 2th annual Nature Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 5. Call 440-286-9516.

Observatory Park: 10610 Clay St., Montville Township, presents hour-long hands-on astronomy education, 7 p.m. and 27 (Cloud Spotting), May 11 and 25 (the Seneca Anomaly) and June 8 and 22 (Exoplanets & How to Find Them); naturalist-led night sky viewing, 7 to 11 p.m. May 12 and 26 and June 9 and 23; The Sky Tonight Planetarium Shows with “Astro_nat” Chris, 1 to 4 p.m. May 13 and 27 and June 10 and 24; Hidden Gems Hike, 10 a.m. May 5; movies “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” June 23, “Peter Rabbit,” July 14 and “a fan’s choice film on Aug. 11. Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org.

Swine Creek Reservation: 16004 Hayes Road, Middlefield, presents Astronomy Night with CVAS, 8 p.m. May 19Hidden Gems Hike, 1 p.m. June 3. Call 440-286-9516.

Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve: 11620 Ravenna Road, Munson Township, presents Astronomy Night with CVAS, 8:30 p.m. June 16. Call 440-286-9516.

West Woods Nature Center: 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township, presents “A Look Into the Lives of Ohio’s Peregrine Falcons,” 7 p.m. May 15. Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org.

Theater

Blank Canvas Theatre: 1305 W. 78th St., Suite 211, Cleveland, presents “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” June 8 through 23; “We Will Rock You,” Aug. 3 through 18; “Cannibal! The Musical,” Oct. 5 through 27; Dec. 7 through 22. Call 440-941-0458 or visit BlankCanvasTheatre.com.

Clague Playhouse inc.: 1371 Clague Road, Westlake, presents; The Explorers Club,” 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays May 4 through 27. Call 440-331-0403 or visit www.clagueplayhouse.org.

Cleveland Play House: Performing at Playhouse Square, presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” through May 6; “The Royale,” May 5 through 27; the 13th annual New Ground Theatre Festival, featuring several productions and readings, May 11 through 19; “Hershey Felder as “Irving Berlin,” June 7 through 17. Call 216-241-6000 or visit www.clevelandplayhouse.com.

Dobama Theatre: 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, presents “Appropriate,” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, through May 20. Call 216-932-3396 or visit www.dobama.org.

The Dover Players: present “Heir Pressure,”by Keith Behrendt, Jeff Campbell and Bill Royse, May 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 at North Olmstead United Methodist Church, 4600 Dover Center Road. Call 440-779-1284.

French Creek Theatre: Pijor Hall, located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center, Sheffield Village, presents “The Elephant Man,” May 4 through 20. Call 440-949-5200, ext. 221 or visit metroparks.cc/theatre.php.

Geauga Theater: 101 Water St., Chardon, presents “Annie Get Your Gun,” through May 13. Call 440-286-2255 or visit www.geaugatheater.org.

Great Lakes Theater: at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, presents “Behive: The ‘60s Revival,” May 4 through 20. Call 216-241-6000 or visit www.greatlakestheater.org.

Karamu House: 2355 E. 89th St., Cleveland, presents “Passing Strange,” May 10 through June 3. Call 216-795-7070 or visit KaramuHouse.org.

Lorain Palace Theater: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents “Grease: The Musical,” performed by Sandstone Summer Theatre, July 12 through 14. Call 440-245-2323 or visit www.lorainpalace.com.

None Too Fragile Theater: 1835 Merriman Road #3, Akron, presents “White Guy on the Bus,” by Bruce Graham, May 11 through 26. Call 330-962-5547 or email production@nonetoofragile.com.

Olde Towne Hall Theatre: 36119 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville, presents Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park,” 7 p.m. May 4 and 5. Call 440-327-2909.

Playhouse Square: Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, presents “Aladdin,” through May 27; “Lula Del Ray,” noon and 3 p.m. May 5; “Miranda Sings ... You’re Welcome,” featuring Colleen Ballinger,” May 6; “Beautiful — The Carole King Musical,” June 5 through 17; “Hamilton,” July 17 through Aug. 26; “Martin Luther on Trial,” Sept. 29 and 30. Call 216-241-6000 or visit www.playhousesquare.com.

Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents Are You My Mother,” 9:45 and 11:45 a.m. May 9 in Hoke Theatre. Call 440-366-4040 or visit StockerArtsCenter.com.

Workshop Players: 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, presents “The Second Time Around,” by Henry Denker, May 3,4,11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20. Call 440-988-5613 or visit www.workshopplayers.com.

Misc.

Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Tool Music Clinic — “a rare immersive dissection with Danny Carey, Justin Chacellor and Adam Jones, May 19. Visit www.clevelandagora.com.

Apollo’s Fire, The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra: presents The Spring Revels: A Tudor Musical Banquet, a gala to benefit Apollo’s Fire, 6 p.m. May 12. Call 216-320-0012 or 800-314-2535, or visit www.apollosfire.org.

Beyond the Book Jacket Author Series: at various branches of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, presents Paula McClain, 7 p.m. May 4, Parma-Snow Branch; Kate DiCamillo, July 22, Parma-Snow Branch. Visit beyondbookjackets.com.

Bumps to Bows — A Mommy Boutique Show: will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12 at Rocky River Memorial Hall. Visit BumptoBows.com.

Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents inaugural “Spring Blooms” show, featuring thousands of outdoor bulbs, indoor and outdoor flower boxes and arrangements, tips for the home gardener and children’s activities, through May 13. Call 216-721-1600, or visit www.cbgarden.org.

Cleveland Museum of Natural History: 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle, presents “PTEROSAURS: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs, an exhibit showcasing the diversity of prehistoric flying reptiles, through Aug. 12; “Sailing for Science: The Voyage of the Blossom,” which “tells the extraordinary story of the voyage of the three-masted schooner Blossom and its 16-man crew that set sail on Oct. 29, 1923,” through Aug. 5. Call 216-231-1177, 800-317-9155, or visit www.cmnh.org.

Cleveland Public Theatre: 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents Station Hope 2018, an annual celebration featuring 250 artists performing social justice-inspired works at Cleveland’s first authenticated Underground Railroad site, 6:30 p.m. May 5 on the grounds of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2600 Church Ave.. Call 216-631-2727 or visit www.cptonline.org.

Fairport Harbor Lighthouse & Museum: 129 Second St., is open 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays from May 26 through Oct. 31. Call 440-354-4825, email keeper@fairportharborlighthouse.org or visit fairportharborlighthouse.org.

Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents “TapeScape-Sticky Science,” May 4 through Sept. 3. Call 216-694-2000 or visit www.greatscience.com.

InCuya Music Festival: presented by AEG Presents,s will be Aug. 25 and 26 in downtown Cleveland, with acts to be announced. Visit InCuya.com.

LaurelLive — Music With a Mission: a festival featuring performances by Stephen Marley, Matisyahu, and many others, will be June 9 and 10 at the Laurel School’s Butler Campus, 7420 Fairmount Road, Russell and Chester townships. Visit laurelive.com.

Oberlin College & Conservatory: presents the 20th annual Oberlin Folk Festival, featuring 1999 graduate and festival cofounder Josh Ritter, May 4 and 5 at Clark Bandstand, Tappan Square; The Big Parade, a community-wide celebration of arts and creativity, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5 at Tappan Square. Call 440-775-8160 or 800-371-0178 or visit www.oberlin.edu/artsguide.

Playhouse Square: Cleveland, presents”Stuff You Should Know,” May 23; Rebel Force Radio: “‘Solo’ in Ohio,” May 25. Call 216-241-6000 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.


Sidney Rohman Planetarium: 2130 Hayes Ave., Sandusky, presents the final show in its current facility, 2 p.m. May 6. Call 419-706-4943.

Taste of Summer: featuring summertime foods from local restuarants live music and more, will be May 25 through 27 on the East Bank of the Flats. Visit scenetasteofsummer.com.

Words and Wine Poetry Reading Series: presents Susan Grimm of Shaker Heights, 1999’s Ohio Poet of the Year and author of “lake Erie Blue” and “Almost Home,” 6:30 p.m. May 8 at Rider’s Inn, 792 Mentor Ave., Painesville. Call 440-579-5990 or email margiedelong@hotmail.com.