Thursday, June 5
Apollo’s Fire Countryside Concerts, ¡HISPANIA! at Holden Arboretum
From Thursday through Sunday at Holden Arboretum, a Grammy-winning eight-piece instrumental ensemble, plays music by Spanish composers Diego Ortiz, Gaspar Sanz and Santiago de Murcia. Check the website for more details. 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, 440-946-4400, holdenarb.org
Charming Disaster at the Foundry
This New York-based Goth-folk duo inspired by the likes of Edward Gorey and Tim Burton takes a theatrical approach to its live performances. It plays Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Foundry. Cowboy Princess Brigade and Super Secret Cult Band will open. 4256 Pearl Road, 440-637-5483, foundryconcertclub.com
Ashley Gavin at Hilarities
A comedian, actor, and writer best known for her top charting podcast, We’re Having Gay Sex, Ashley Gavin performs Thursday at 7 p.m. at Hilarities, where she has shows scheduled through Saturday. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com
Manilow: The Last Cleveland Concert at Rocket Arena
The man behind hits such as "I Write the Songs," "Copacabana" and "Mandy" brings what he claims to be his farewell tour to Rocket Arena. The 81-year-old crooner got his start as a commercial jingle writer in the 1960s before getting a gig as the producer and arranger for Ed Sullivan and then working with singer Tony Orlando. His solo career would take off after the release of his self-titled debut in 1973. The concert begins at 7 p.m. One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com
Universal Language at the Cinematheque
Two people find a sum of money frozen deep within the sidewalk ice and try to find a way to get it out in this French film. It screens at 8:45 p.m. Thursday at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque. 11610 Euclid Ave., 216-421-7450, cia.edu
Vandalizard Record Release Party at the Grog Shop
The local punk rock group celebrates the release of its new album, Demolition, Vol. 1, a collection of call-and-response punk tunes that recall acts such as Dropkick Murphys and Rancid, with Thursday night's show at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. The group has started to make some noise in town and has been on WRUW's Solid State broadcast and will play the Kids are United Fest at No Class in July. Thursday's show begins at 8 p.m. Beast Killer, Trunk Ride and Violet Ray open. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
Friday, June 6
Jacinda Ardern: A Different Kind of Power at the Mimi Ohio Theatre
The former Prime Minister of New Zealand comes to the Mimi Ohio Theatre to discuss how a self-described Mormon girl plagued by guilt made political history. The talk begins at 7 p.m. Every ticket includes a signed copy of Ardern’s new memoir, A Different Kind of Power. 1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Bill Bellamy at the Funny Bone
If comic Bill Bellamy did nothing more than coin the phrase "booty call," he'd go down in comic history. But the guy has been a staple on the standup circuit for 30 years now. His star power hasn't diminished over that time, either. A pro storyteller who knows how to work the room, he performs Friday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Saturday night at 6:30 and 9 p.m. at the Funny Bone. 1148 Main Ave., 216-696-4677, cleveland.funnybone.com
Andy Bopp at the Treelawn
This singer-songwriter who released two albums with his band via a major record label comes to the Treelawn. His bio notes that his 1998 album, Life on Planet Eartsnop, is regarded as one of the top power-pop albums of all time. Friday's show starts at 8 p.m. 15335 Waterloo Road, 216-677-8733, thetreelawn.com
GlamGore: 7th Annual Pride on the East Side at the Grog Shop
Special guests from Rupaul’s Drag Race and the Boulet Brothers’ Dragula will be on hand for this edition of GlamGore that celebrates Pride on Cleveland's East side. Doors open at 8 p.m. at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
Guardians vs. Houston Astros at Progressive Field
The Houston Astros, a team that has missed the playoffs only once in the last 10 years, come to Progressive Field for their one-and-only regular season visit. They take on the Guardians at 7:10 p.m. Friday and then again Saturday and Sunday. 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb.com/guardians
Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Capitol Theatre
The fantastic rock musical about a genderqueer rock star named Hedwig screens Friday at 10 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre as part of a Pride Month celebration. Screenings continue through Sunday. 1390 West 65th St., 216-651-7295, clevelandcinemas.com
The Lost Weekend — The Photography of May Pang at the Treelawn
This photographic exhibition and sale features candid photos of John Lennon and friends that May Pang took during Lennon's "lost weekend" in the 1970s. The exhibit, which will be on display this weekend at the Treelawn to coincide with the digital release of the feature film documentary, can be viewed from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday (during Walk All Over Waterloo). The George Martins will perform Friday at 8 p.m. (admission fee required). The exhibit sticks around at the Treelawn through Sunday. 15335 Waterloo Road, 216-677-TREE, thetreelawn.com
Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil Live at the State Theatre
Comedian and actor Adam Ray (Curb, The Barbie Movie, MadTV, Hacks, Pam & Tommy, The Heat) hosts this parody of Dr. Phil's talk show. The event begins at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre. 1519 Euclid Avenue, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
David Spade: I Got a Feel for It at Connor Palace
The sarcastic comic who was a cast member on Saturday Night Live in the '90s has had a successful career as a comedian and actor. He performs Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Connor Palace. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Saturday, June 7
41st Art by the Falls Festival at the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field
This year’s event will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in Chagrin Falls. Art by the Falls will showcase more than 160 artists from around the country, including painters, potters, jewelers, sculptors, photographers and other fine artists. 155 Bell St., Chagrin Falls, 216-635-3200, valleyartcenter.org
Authors Alley with Annie Zaleski and Kevin Keating at the Rock Hall
From noon to 2 p.m., writer Kevin Keating will be on hand at the Rock Hall to discuss and sign copies of his rock-themed book Bride of Dreams. Then, from 2 to 4 p.m., Annie Zaleski will discuss and sign copies of her new book, I Got You Babe, which pays tribute to recent Rock Hall Inductee Cher. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., 216-515-8444, rockhall.com
Bad Suns at the Grog Shop
While making his band's latest album, Accelerator, Bad Suns singer Christo Bowman turned 30, got married and found out he was having a kid. Those major life moments inform the tunes on the project. Expect the album to figure heavily into Saturday's set at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. The UK band Ramona Flowers opens. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
Beachland Flea at Beachland Ballroom
Vendors who specialize in vinyl records, retro clothing and handmade jewelry will be on hand for this flea market that takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Beachland Ballroom. 15711 Waterloo Road, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com
Big Hoke Album Release at Forest City Brewery
Led by songwriter, arranger, singer and pianist Justin Gorski, the local band Big Hoke recorded its new album, this, right now, in the summer of 2024 at Suma Recording Studio in Painesville with producer/engineer Dave Shaw. The album's singles, "Another Thing Coming" and "Going Down," showcase the group's jazz- and zydeco-inspired sounds. Expect to hear them when the band plays a release party at Forest City Brewery. Gabriel Xavier and the Moon Roses open. Doors are at 7 p.m. 2135 Columbus Road, 216-228-9116, forestcitybrewery.com
Buddy Guy at Jacobs Pavilion
A Rock Hall Inductee, singer-guitarist Buddy Guy started recording in the late 1950s after he moved to Chicago and recorded for famous blues labels such as Cobra, Artistic and Chess Records. He's continued to regularly release albums, and his latest effort, 2022's The Blues Don't Lie, features cameos by the likes of Elvis Costello and James Taylor. He comes to Jacobs Pavilion Saturday. Los Lonely Boys and Eric Gales open the show. It begins at 6 p.m. 2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, facebook.com/JacobsPavilion
Sarah Millican at Connor Palace
The comedian brings her brand-new standup show, dubbed Late Bloomer, to Connor Palace. Expect to hear Millican talk about how she had no friends as a kid and didn't really hit puberty until 16. The show begins at 8 p.m. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
Pride in the CLE at Mall B
This annual all-day festival at Mall B features a diverse array of vendors. Areas of interest include healthcare, activism, social groups and nonprofits as well as music, entertainment and DJs. The event kicks off at 11 a.m. with a march, and the festivities continue until 6 p.m. Admission is free. 300 W. Lakeside Ave., lgbtcleveland.org
Prom Rewind at the Cleveland Children’s Museum
Guests are encouraged to put on formal wear for this event at the Children's Museum of Cleveland that features music, dancing, games and nostalgic fun. It goes from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Proceeds from Prom Rewind benefit CMC’s Wonder Fund, which provides free and reduced admission for underprivileged children. 10730 Euclid Ave., 216-791-KIDS, clevelandchildrensmuseum.org
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Cedar Lee Theatre
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the 1975 film that still draws an exuberant, costumed crowd that likes to throw rice and dry toast and sing along to the songs in the movie, still draws big crowds to local showings. Expect a throng to show up for Saturday's screening that takes place at 9:30 p.m. at the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland Heights. 2163 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 440-528-0355, clevelandcinemas.com
Sow and Grow Festival at Hale Farm & Village
There will be draft animal demonstrations, oxen talks, beekeeping insights, natural dyeing demonstrations, plein air painting workshops and hands-on farm chore demonstrations at this event that takes place Saturday and Sunday at Hale Farm & Village. The festival also features wagon rides provide by Trail Light Farms and the annual plant sale presented by the farm's volunteer auxiliary, the Citizens of Hale Farm & Village. 2686 Oak Hill Road, Newton Falls, 330-666-3711, halefarm.org
Sunday, June 8
Akeem Ali at the Grog Shop
The self-described "grooviest brother man from another land" performs Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Grog shop in Cleveland Heights. His 2020 single "Keemy Casanova" shows off his lyrical skills as he delivers lines such as "From the South of Cackalacky, Mississippi, Arkansas/And back to Tallahassee/I'm groovier than most players" over sparse but funky beats. NNENA, Armand Rashad, and Mynameisbravo share the bill. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
Concerts at Lake View Cemetery at Lake View Cemetery
The annual summer concert series at Lake View Cemetery offers locals yet another great opportunity to savor some free outdoor performances. The concert series takes place on the Garfield Monument lawn, making it one of the most unique settings in the city. Lake View Cemetery has partnered with Jim Wadsworth Productions to set the lineup, and the local soul/jazz/R&B band Blue Lunch will perform at Sunday's concert, which takes place from 4 to 6 p.m. Feel free to bring a lawn chair, blanket or picnic basket. Admission is free. 12316 Euclid Ave., 216-421-2665, lakeviewcemetery.com
Crocker Park’s Block Party at Crocker Park
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Crocker Park Block Party will transform Main Street and Crocker Park Blvd. at Crocker Park into "a bustling hub of excitement and entertainment" with food trucks, face painting and giveaways. Admission is free. 189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, crockerpark.com
Reggae Sundays at the 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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