Thursday, June 6
Cannons at the Agora Theatre
Led by whispering singer Michelle Joy, this alternative rock act writes pop tunes with enough of an edge to appeal to the alt-rock crowd. Last year's Heartbeat Highway established the group as an underground sensation and Cocteau Twins-like songs such as the title track, "Loving You" and "Metal Heart" really shimmer. The group plays at 7 p.m. today at the Agora. 5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com
Kenny Chesney: Sun Goes Down Tour at Blossom
The popular country singer-songwriter brings his Sun Goes Down tour to Blossom. Of course, the show will be one huge unhinged party. And yet, Chesney tries to get serious on his latest effort, Born. "The Way I Love You Now" is a tender ballad, and "This Too Shall Pass" adopts a somber tone. Still, expect party hearty tunes such as "One More Sunset" and "Blame It on the Salt" to resonate. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. today. 1145 W. Steels Corners Road., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com
Game On! Double Play: A Benefit for moCa at Studio West 117
The Museum of Contemporary Art's fundraiser takes place at Studio West 117 and will feature games for pairs. There will be sport games, play games, drinking games and art games. The event begins at 7 p.m. today. 1638 Hird Ave, Lakewood, 216-801-4286, mocacleveland.org
Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field
A three-game series between the Guards and division rivals, the Kansas City Royals, concludes with today's day game at 1:10 p.m. at Progressive Field. 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb.com/guardians
In the Heights at the Allen Theatre
The hard-working residents of Washington Heights grapple with love and lust, identity and racism, all while the prospect of a winning lottery ticket hangs in the air. The musical pairs Latin rhythms and dance with hip-hop lyrics to tell the story of what it means to chase your dreams as you cling to your roots. The performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. today at the Allen Theatre, where performances continue through June 9. 1407 Euclid Ave., 216-521-2540, playhousesquare.org
Monsters vs. Hershey Bears at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Having swept the Syracuse Crunch, the Monsters are now in the Eastern Conference Finals. This series against the Hershey Bears started on the road, but it comes to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7 p.m. today and at 7 p.m. on Saturday if necessary. The Bears are the defending Calder Cup champions. They won the first two games in this match-up, so the series will be tough for the Monsters. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
Friday, June 7
Glamgore: 6th Annual Pre-Pride on the East Side at the Grog Shop
The locally based drag show celebrates its anniversary with performances by Turner, Rebecca Mae, Selena T. West, the Girl Named Jack, Saint and Bitch Puddin'. The event begins at 8 p.m. today at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. 2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd., 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
MIX: All Out at Cleveland Museum of Art
At this Pride-themed edition of MIX, DJ Navy Jayde will create a dance set for the evening as Cleveland’s drag star Dakota Cox will pay homage to the Black women who've inspired her. Themed food and drink items, including cocktails, beer and wine, will be available to purchase from Bon Appétit. Guests are also invited to view artworks by LGBTQ+ artists. The event takes place today from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org
Orville Peck at Jacobs Pavilion
The masked alt-country singer-songwriter channels old-school country acts such as Willie Nelson and Roy Orbison on his latest effort, Stampede: Vol. 1, a collection of duets that pairs Peck with everyone from Elton John to Nathaniel Rateliff. Peck performs today at 6 p.m. at Jacobs Pavilion. Durand Jones and Debbii Dawson open. 2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com
Planet Booty at the Beachland Tavern
Having just released a new single and music video for the single "SXFNK," a tune that draws influence from Parliament/Bootsy Collins with its thick bass riffs and ribald lyrics, this funk band brings its first tour in two years to the Beachland Tavern. The show begins today at 8 p.m. 15711 Waterloo Road., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Sister's Summer School Catechism at the Hanna Theatre
Another installment in the Late Nite Catechism series that debuted way back in 1993, Sister's Summer School Catechism comes to the Hanna Theatre tonight at 7p.m. 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Saturday, June 8
Anybody Out There at the Goodyear Theatre
This Buffalo-based Pink Floyd tribute band presents a live show that consists of a stage production that emulates and recreates the sight and sound of a classic Pink Floyd show. The group covers the entire Pink Floyd catalog, from the early Syd Barrett days to 1994's The Division Bell album. The group performs today at 7:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Theater in Akron. 1201 East Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com
The Big Show MMXXIV at IngenuityLabs
Since 2007, the Cleveland Lottery League has taken place on a biennial basis. It randomly pairs local musicians together to see what kind of music they can create in two months. Today's Big Show features performances by the 43 groups participating in this year's incarnation. From noon to midnight today at IngeunityLabs, each band will play for 10 minutes. Admission is free. 5401 Hamilton Ave., 216-589-9444, ingenuitycleveland.com
Cloud Nothings at Mahall’s 20 Lanes
Recorded with Jeff Zeigler (Kurt Vile, the War On Drugs, Torres, Purling Hiss), mixed by Sarah Tudzin (Porches, Tim Hiedecker, Pom Pom Squad) and mastered by Jack Callahan (Ryley Walker, Merchandise, Wolf Eyes), Final Summer, the latest effort from this indie rock act with Cleveland roots, features a sonic density that's apparent right from the start as the opening title track features a psychedelic rock feel thanks to trippy synths. The band comes home for a special show that takes place at 7 p.m. today at Mahall's 20 Lanes in Lakewood. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com
Girls Night: The Musical! at the Hanna Theatre
Five friends revisit their pasts and celebrate the present in this musical that features celebratory songs such as "Lady Marmalade," "It's Raining Men" and "I Will Survive." The performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. today at the Hanna Theatre. 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Parade the Circle at Wade Oval
The theme for this annual event will center on "visions of harmony." Expect to see innovative costumes and giant puppets make the trek around Wade Oval. The parade kicks off at noon today at the north entrance of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Admission is free. 10820 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org
Solstice Steps Yoga at Lakewood Park
Engage Cleveland's Young Professionals Week kicks off with this event at 9 a.m. today at the Solstice Steps at Lakewood Park. Engage! Cleveland is a community engagement organization focused on "attracting, engaging, and retaining early to mid-career professional talent to the Cleveland area." Almost 30 events will take place during Young Professionals Week, a week-long event series. Find more info on the website. 14532 Lake Ave, Lakewood, engagecleveland.com
Paul Stranahan at the Treelawn
At 8 p.m. today at the Treelawn, local percussionist Paul Stranahan brings his array of gongs, singing bowls and allophones to the Treelawn. He says you can expect the music to evoke a variety of moods: soothingly meditative, cacophonous, eerie and joyful. While most of the performance is improvised, the addition of the allophone allows Stranahan to play his own compositions as well. 15335 Waterloo Road, 216-677-8733, thetreelawn.com
Sunday, June 9
Ben Brainard at the Hanna Theatre
This comedian likes to make jokes about he's had 26 jobs since he turned 16. He's worked the drive-thru at Chick-fil-A and driven a bus for the YMCA. He brings his standup show to the Hanna Theatre today at 8 p.m. 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Nektar at Beachland Ballroom
As they begin the next 50 years of their career, the prog rock group Nektar has released Journey to the Other Side — Live at the Dunellen Theatre June 10, 2023. The group's tour in support of the release brings it to the Beachland Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. today. 15711 Waterloo Road., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Reggae Sundays at Music Box Supper Club
This special Reggae Sunday Happy Hour Concert series is a summertime tradition at the Music Box Supper Club The indoor/outdoor concert series will take place rain or shine with live music from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today. Music Box will also offer food and drink specials exclusive to the series. 1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com
Smoking Popes at Mahall’s 20 Lanes
Emo before it was a thing, this pop-punk band out of the Chicago area probably should've been as big as Weezer, but it never got the right marketing person behind it. Songs such as "Need You Around" feature the right mix of noisy guitars and sensitive vocals. The group performs at 7 p.m. today at Mahall's 20 Lanes in Lakewood. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com
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