Thursday July 18
The Claudettes at Music Box Supper Club
Led by singer Rachel Williams, who has been with the band for a year and a half now, the Claudettes come to town for their first Cleveland show in several years. Williams, a six-foot Texan with a Mohawk, comes off as an Annie Lennox statuesque soul singer but punkier. The group, which also includes pianist Johnny Iguana, the co-composer of the theme song for the FX/Hulu series The Bear, performs tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Music Box Supper Club. 1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com
Fin Fest at Greater Cleveland Aquarium
The month-long celebration of sharks and rays at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium features multiple activity pages, scuba diver talks, aquarist shark feedings, daily public stingray feeds, videos, trivia, photo opportunities with the landshark mascot Finn, as well as crafts and experiments with a rotating array of community partners. Attendees who visit the aquarium dressed in shark gear (shirt, shorts, socks, tie, cap or costume) will be entered for a chance to win a shark-and-ray-themed $125 prize pack from the gift shop. The aquarium is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fin Fest continues through Aug. 6. 2000 Sycamore Street, 216-862-8803, greaterclevelandaquarium.com
The Glass Key Trio at the Treelawn
The Glass Key Trio's repertoire features what the band describes as "a unique fusion of Americana, Balkan and Arabic music, rock, contemporary classical, jazz and film noir landscapes." Jeremy Bleich, the bassist from the Cleveland jazz group Birth, plays bass in the group. It performs tonight at 7 at the Treelawn. 15335 Waterloo Road, 216-677-8733, thetreelawn.com
MJ at the State Theatre
A talented and controversial performer, the late pop star Michael Jackson was a singular talent. This Tony-winning musical celebrates his musical legacy. Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the State Theatre, where performances continue through Aug. 11. 1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Moe. at Cain Park
The jam band that formed more than three decades ago has just recently returned to touring. At 7:30 p.m. tonight, it comes to Cain Park in Cleveland Heights. The group will donate $1 from each ticket sold to Backline and Sweet Relief’s Music’s Mental Health Fund, a vital program offering grants subsidizing mental health and wellness services for touring musicians, crew members and their families. 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-371-3000, cainpark.com
Third Thursdays at the Transformer Station
Third Thursdays, this new local music series at Cleveland Museum of Art's Transformer Station, features a mix of live local music and interviews with the artists. Curated and hosted by Ideastream Public Media radio personalities, each event pairs a different show host with a band. The events, which take place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., are free, but a ticket is required. 1460 West 29th St., 216-938-5429, transformerstation.org
Friday July 19
Burning Witches at the Rock Hall
Rock Hall Live, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s summer concert series powered by PNC, continues this week with the national touring act Burning Witches. The hard rock group performs at 8 p.m. at the Rock Hall, and Pittsburgh's Lady Beast opens. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., 216-515-8444, rockhall.com
Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
Musicians and bands direct from the Emerald Isle along with Irish dance groups and bands of pipers will be on hand for this annual event that comes to the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea this weekend. Today's hours are 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and the event takes place from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. tomorrow and from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. 19201 East Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, 440-243-0090, clevelandirish.org
Guardians vs. San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres make their one-and-only visit to Progressive Field this weekend to take on the Guardians in the first game in a three-game series. Fans who attend the game will receive a free shirt as part of a Free Shirt Friday promotion, and there is a Bo Naylor jersey giveaway tomorrow. Tonight's game begins at 7:10 p.m. 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb.com/guardians
Sam Hunt at Blossom
Country singer-songwriter Sam Hunt sounds particularly soulful on his latest album, the EP Locked Up, which he released earlier this year. It follows two enormously popular Grammy-nominated LPs. Hunt performs tonight at 7 p.m. at Blossom. 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com
Alexandra Kay at House of Blues
An up-and-coming country singer who made her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2022 and has a starring role in the Netflix series Westside, Alexandra Kay comes to House of Blues tonight as part of a tour in support of her debut album. The show begins at 7p.m. Haley Mae Campbell opens. 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com
Inkcarceration at the Ohio State Reformatory
Inkcarceration, the annual music and tattoo festival that takes place at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, returns this weekend. The event, which takes place today through Sunday, will feature a slew of hard rock bands and more than 115 tattoo artists and haunted attractions. Headliners Shinedown, Godsmack and Breaking Benjamin will perform. The festival will also mark Chimaira’s first U.S. festival appearance in 14 years. The Cleveland hard rock act just recently reunited. 100 Reformatory Road, Mansfield, inkcarceration.com
Zainab Johnson at Cleveland Funny Bone
Having grown up in Harlem as one of 13 siblings in a Muslim family, comedian Zainab Johnson has plenty of material at her disposal. Originally, she worked as a teacher, but after appearances on HBO's All Def Comedy and BET's Comic View, her career in comedy began to take off. She performs tonight at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Cleveland Funny Bone. 1148 Main Ave., 216-696-4677, cleveland.funnybone.com
Legally Blonde at Near West Theatre
Based on the hit movie and the novel by Amanda Brown, this musical follows Elle Woods as she shows “the true power of determination and believing in yourself." Near West Theatre presents its version of the play tonight at 7:30 p.m. It runs through Aug. 4. 6702 Detroit Road, 216-961-6391, nearwesttheatre.org
Louis Prima Jr. & the Witnesses at Music Box Supper Club
The son of swing sensation Louis Prima, Louis Prima Jr. blends big band jazz, swing and rock 'n' roll. The band will draw from its two releases for this show. The concert begins at 8 p.m. tonight at the Music Box Supper Club. 1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com
Third Friday at 78th Street Studios
From 5 p.m. 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
Saturday July 20
Artist in the Atrium at Cleveland Museum of Art
Every third Saturday of each month, stop by the Ames Family Atrium between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to get a firsthand look at the art-making process. Each session provides the opportunity to engage and interact with a different Northeast Ohio maker during pop-up demonstrations and activities. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org
Beethoven's Seventh at Blossom
Antonello Manacorda conducts the Cleveland Orchestra as it takes on Beethoven's famous symphony at Blossom The orchestra will also play Mendelssohn’s Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture and Berlioz’s song cycle Les nuits d’été (Summer Nights). The concert begins at 7 p.m. 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
The Big Bounce America 2024 Tour at Victory Park
The Big Bounce America Tour that comes to Victory Park in North Ridgeville today and tomorrow purports to be the biggest touring inflatable event in the world and includes seven massive inflatable attractions, including the newly expanded 24,000 square foot bounce house and a brand-new deep sea foam party inflatable. 7777 Victory Ln, North Ridgeville, thebigbounceamerica.com
Black Arts Showcase | Muestra de Artes Afroamericanos at the Community Arts Center
The third annual Black Arts Showcase comes to the Community Arts Center and Future Ink Graphics. The event opens in the CAC gallery with a guided meditation at noon. Then, the Community Arts Center will host live painting by Isaiah Williams, a screening of Wayne Smith’s Where We Overlap and Vivica Satterwhite’s photo station with Pottymouf Studios. Sparrows Fortune will offer an afternoon writing workshop, and there will be an acting workshop led by Karamu House’s Associate Artistic Director Nina Domingue. 2937 W. 25th St., 216-417-2523, clevelandart.org
Francis Ford Coppola: Adolescence Now at the Cinematheque
The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque screens Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film, Rumble Fish, as part of its Francis Ford Coppola: Adolescence Now series. The movie shows at 6:50 p.m. tonight and at 8:40 p.m. tomorrow night. Cleveland Cinematheque, 11610 Euclid Ave., 216-421-7450, cia.edu
Guided by Voices at the Grog Shop
The indie rock act out of Dayton, OH returns to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. The group's led by singer Bob Pollard, a guy with affinity for classic British rock acts such as the Who, and the band includes former Clevelander Doug Gillard on guitar. Tonight's show begins at 9 p.m. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
Old Brooklyn Art Hop at the Broadview/Spring Corridor
Businesses along the Broadview/Spring corridor in Old Brooklyn are participating in this monthly Art Hop event that highlights a growing creative sector in Old Brooklyn that includes three new art galleries which opened within the last 15 months. Multiple other area businesses also feature creative events and/or products. The event, which runs from noon to 9 p.m., is free. pinwheelgallery.com/community
Stephen Pearcy: The Voice of RATT and Quiet Riot at MGM Northfield Park
Singer Stephen Pearcy, formerly of the hard rock acts RATT and Quiet Riot, performs tonight at 8 p.m. at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. Expect to hear tracks from both acts as Pearcy revisits his past as one of hard rock's distinctive singers. 10705 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html
The 2024 US Air Guitar National Finals at the Beachland Ballroom
See which air guitarist will head to Finland to compete in the World Championships as the national finals of this novelty event comes to the Beachland Ballroom tonight at 8 p.m. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
The Greeting Committee at Mahall’s 20 Lanes
On tour in support of their forthcoming album, Everyone’s Gone and I Know I’m the Cause, this indie pop band performs tonight at 7 p.m. at Mahall's 20 Lanes in Lakewood. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com
Walk. Run. Mosey at Edgewater Park
Greater Cleveland Habitat’s biggest fundraising event of the year aims to address the affordable homeownership crisis in Cleveland and to raise money to fund the construction and rehabilitation of homes in the city. The revenue generated from this event will play a role in advancing Habitat’s 400-Home Initiative for 2024. Check-in for the event begins at 8 a.m. 6500 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway NW, fundraise.clehabitatwalk.org/
Wish You Were Here at Jacobs Pavilion
This locally based Pink Floyd tribute act began covering Floyd full time in the mid-'90s, and its live show has evolved to include lights and props. With Pink Floyd on a permanent hiatus, this might be the closest you'll get to seeing the real thing. The band performs tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Jacobs Pavilion. 2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com
Sunday July 21
An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. at Blossom
The Tony and Grammy award–winning singer, songwriter, author, and actor best known for his role as the original Aaron Burr in the smash hit Broadway musical Hamilton makes his debut with the Cleveland Orchestra. Tonight's concert takes place at 7 p.m. at Blossom. 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
Marcus Smith at the Grog Shop
The local rapper who's a former member of Black & Broke and SANKURO brings his solo project to the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. Tonight's performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. Madstarr, Nova, Bedrooms and Duality open. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
Sunday Summer Jams: Tobyrabs with Frida and the Mann at Market Garden Brewery
Once a month, Market Garden Brewery hosts this local music showcase. The concert begins at 6 p.m., and every ticket purchase comes with a complimentary Market Garden Beer. 1947 West 25th St., 216-621-4000, marketgardenbrewery.com
Taste of Tremont at Professor Avenue
One of Cleveland’s longest standing neighborhood festivals returns today as Tremont welcome more than 10,000 people to Professor Ave. for the annual Taste of Tremont. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from more than 30 vendors. There will be live music throughout the festival, which takes place from noon to 8 p.m. Don't miss the benefit for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank hosted by Buildings and Foods. 2406 Professor Ave., experiencetremont.com
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