Thursday, June 19
Acute Inflections at Church of the Saviour
This New York-based based jazzy R&B duo that's been featured on HBO and Amazon brings delivers a sound that fans of Erykah Badu and Billie Holiday will appreciate. The concert takes place at 6:30 p.m. at Church of the Saviour in Cleveland Heights. Ticket sales support the P22 Youth Foundation's Summer Spiritual Retreat for local teens. 2537 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-321-8880, cotsumc.org
Goose at Jacobs Pavilion
The jam band's popularity has steadily increased since it released 2016’s Moon Cabin, an album it recorded in a barn in northern New Hampshire. The summer tour that brings it to town Thursday night supports the new album, Everything Must Go, a collection of jazzy tunes that rely on both organic and electronic instruments. The group performs at 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday night at Jacobs Pavilion. 2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com
Hamilton at the State Theatre
With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, the Broadway hit returns to the State Theatre. Thursday's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m., and the play runs through July 6. 1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Steve Hoffstetter at the Funny Bone
Known as much for his writing as for his standup, Steve Hofstetter is more articulate than your typical comic. At one point, he was even a weekly humor columnist for Sports Illustrated. "I started doing standup to pass the time," he has said. "I'm in the small percentage of people who started doing what they love accidentally." A dorky guy who maintains he looks a bit like actor Michael Rapaport with glasses, Hofstetter tours "perpetually." He performs Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Funny Bone. 1148 Main Ave., 216-696-4677, cleveland.funnybone.com
Juneteenth Celebration — Genius of Freedom at Hale Farm & Village
This event at Hale Farm & Village will feature storytelling, music, and "thought-provoking discussions" that honor the ongoing journey toward freedom and equality. There will be a reenactment of Sojourner Truth’s iconic speech, "Ain’t I a Woman," in the Meeting House. 2686 Oak Hill Road, Newton Falls, 330-666-3711, wrhs.org
Killers of Kill Tony at Connor Palace
Ari Matti, David Lucas, Hans Kim and Martin Phillips will perform standup sets as part of this special tour based on the popular podcast, Kill Tony. The event begins at 7 p.m. at Connor Palace. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Night Terrors at the Treelawn
Expect to hear gongs, the Aluphone, singing bowls and drums when the experimental local group Night Terrors performs Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Treelawn. 15335 Waterloo Road, 216-677-TREE, thetreelawn.com
Sexy Black Genius at Globe Iron
Tiffany Norwood, a self-described "global serial tech entrepreneur," mixes comedy, poetry and storytelling in this special performance that takes place Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Globe Iron. 2325 Elm St., globeironcle.com
Friday, June 20
Birdtalker at House of Blues
The indie/folk group performs Friday at 7 p.m. at House of Blues as it brings its tour in support of its third album, All Means, No End, to town. The album features harmony vocals and twangy guitars on Wilco-like tunes such as "Falling Forward" and "Creatures." 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com
Holding Up the Mirror Opening Reception at Cleveland Institute of Art
Cincinnati-based writer and curator Maria Seda-Reeder, who has organized exhibitions at galleries and museums across the country, served as the 2025 Cleveland Institute of Art Alumni Exhibition’s visiting Roulet-Hernandez Family Curator. For the exhibit, dubbed Holding Up the Mirror, she selected 45 artworks from 38 CIA alumni artists. It opens Friday at CIA's Reinberger Gallery with a reception that takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. 11610 Euclid Ave., 216-421-7461, cia.edu
Modest Mouse at TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic
The veteran indie rock act from the Pacific Northwest performs Friday at 8 p.m. at TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic. The group is famous for its 2004 hit "Float On," a careening anthem that became a hit on commercial radio despite its indie rock sensibilities. Singer-guitarist Doug Martsch opens the show. 3615 Euclid Ave., 216-881-6350, templelive.com/cleveland
Moxie Events Presents: Magic of Motown at Mandel Concert Hall
Expect to hear classic tunes by the likes of the Temptations, the Jackson Five, and Diana Ross & the Supremes at this tribute show that takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall. 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
Jim Norton at Hilarities
Over the past decade or so, comedian Jim Norton has built quite a resume. He's had acting gigs (Lucky Louie, Spider-Man), written a best-selling book (Happy Endings: The Tales of a Meaty-Breasted Zilch) and become a radio personality (Opie and Anthony’s XM satellite show). And he continues to work the standup circuit. His jokes tend to center on topics of a sexual nature and include numerous references to the male anatomy. He performs at 7 and 9:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday night at Hilarities. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com
The Thing with Feathers at Beachland Tavern
The Nashville-based indie rock band brings its headlining tour to the Beachland Tavern. The grungy new single, "Catching Your Eye," features driving guitars and Eddie Vedder-like vocals. The band promises to play previously unreleased tunes on this stretch of dates. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Third Friday at 78th Street Studios
From 5 to 9 p.m., many of the 78th Street Studios resident artist studios and galleries will be open as part of this monthly event. There will be live music, and Local West, a Gordon Square sandwich shop, will serve food. BARneo will have a selection of adult beverages as well. Admission is free. 1300 West 78th St., 78thstreetstudios.com
Reggie Watkins at the Bop Stop
The Pittsburgh-based trombonist celebrates the release of his new album, Rivers, with Friday's show at the Bop Stop. The release marks Watkins's first LP to feature all original compositions. Based in Pittsburgh since 1998, Watkins is a key part of the city's music scene (he has recorded and toured for the last eight years with Orrin Evans and his Captain Black Big Band). 2920 Detroit Ave., 216-771-6551, themusicsettlement.org
Saturday, June 21
The Early November at Mahall’s 20 Lanes
The indie band plays a special acoustic show that will also feature storytelling. Singer-guitarist Ace Enders launched the group some 20 years and continues to be at the helm. Last year, the group returned with a self-titled album of carefully crafted emo-ish tunes. The show begins at 6 p.m. at Mahall's 20 Lanes in Lakewood. Window Dogs open the show. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com
Gangrene: The Dink Documentary at Kent Stage
This documentary film about the rise and fall of a popular alternative rock band that emerged from Kent in the 1990s screens at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Kent Stage. 175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005, kentstage.org
Outlaw Music Festival at Blossom
The traveling music festival featuring Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan returns to Blossom. Nelson, now 92, somehow continues to tour and record and the same goes for Dylan, who's now 84. Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats and Bruce Hornsby round out the lineup. The show begins at 5 p.m. 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com
Solstice 2025 at Cleveland Museum of Art
Da Land Brass Band, Balkan Paradise Orchestra, El Laberinto del Coco and Mexican Institute of Sound will perform as part of this annual world music concert and party that takes place Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Cleveland Museum of Art. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org
TRUSS Album Release Show at the Grog Shop
Led by powerhouse singer Hannah Crandall, the local hard rock act celebrates the release of its latest album, Fluorescence, with Saturday's show at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the Rosies and Cherry! open. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
The War and Treaty at Globe Iron
The terrific country/soul duo comes to Globe Iron. The two met about 10 years ago when singer Michael Trotter Jr. moved from Cleveland to Maryland after he came out of the military. He and singer Tanya Trotter make a dynamic force stage. The show starts at 7 p.m. 2325 Elm St., globeironcle.com
Sunday, June 22
Reggae Sundays at Music Box
This special Reggae Sunday Happy Hour Concert series is a summer highlight. The indoor/outdoor concert series will take place rain or shine with live music from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Music Box. The venue will also offer food and drink specials exclusive to the series. 1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com
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