Jason Mraz and The Contemporary Youth Orchestra
It’s a pairing that might go down in Cleveland history. Cleveland’s very own Contemporary Youth Orchestra, conducted by Liza Grossman, partners with Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Jason Mraz. What makes this show so special is that this will be Mraz’s first time performing with a live full orchestra. $95-$170., June 8, 7 p.m., Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, cyorchestra.org
School's out for summer. But when you step on Laurel School's Butler campus, it won't be for books and classes. Rock out at an all-day concert headlined by Hozier, Sheryl Crow and Misterwives. Local acts such as Julia Thompson and The Vindys will also storm the stages to represent Northeast Ohio's music scene. $25-$300, June 8-9, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Butler Campus, 7420 Fairmount Road, Russell Township, 216-464-1441, laurelive.com
Taste of Lakewood
Distill Table, Thai Thai, Salt, Mars Bar and Cafe and all your favorite Lakewood restaurants take over Madison Park this Sunday for Lakewood Chamber of Commerce's annual food and music festival. Along with a pay-as-you-go food fest, the Merchant Market lets you shop local goods from GVArt, Lakewood Hardware and more. Live music and raffles round out a Sunday Funday extravaganza. Free, June 9, 1-7 p.m., Madison Park, 13029 Madison Ave., Lakewood, tasteoflakewood.com
Ocean Soul
With more than 10,000 hours in the water under his belt, National Geographic photographer John Kerry will be virtually taking people into the heart of sea. Through his collection of photographs of damaged coral reefs and up close sea creatures, go see why this deep sea diver is so passionate about the ocean and its inhabitants. Check out our Q&A with the underwater photographer here. $25-$45, June 9 6:30 p.m., Ohio Theatre, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Toukii: "The Journey"
Take yourself out of your comfort zone, and immerse yourself in a concert thrown by Djapo Cultural Arts as they celebrate Juneteenth, and tell you their historical view of of African Diaspora. Learn about the culture and the triumph that has shaped a group of people, and travel through places such as Senegal, Mali, Ghana, Guinea, Cuba and the United States. $25-$100., June 8 7:30 p.m. Ohio Theatre, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Casual Water
Artist and photographer Jacob Koestler discusses his video essay that analyzes the tumultuous relationship between humans and nature. The story is told through a collection of interviews about the buying of the Oakwood Country Club, and its effect on the community. Free. June 7 12 p.m., Spaces, 2900 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-621-2314, spacescle.org