Alicia Keys Singer-songwriter-pianist Alicia Keys performs in the round at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse as her “Keys to the Summer” tour stops in Cleveland. The 15-time Grammy winner will perform her biggest hits -- “Girl On Fire,” “Empire State of Mind” and “No One,” to name a few -- plus her latest material, a few covers and even some deep cuts. Libianca opens. Tickets start at $50. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland. 8 p.m., Jul. 15. DETAILS Taste of Tremont Get a taste of everything one of Cleveland’s most eclectic neighborhoods has to offer. This annual street festival showcases food from the area’s many restaurants as well as the unique offerings found at local shops and galleries. Enjoy live musical performances from Jul Big Green, Duo Decibel System and Big Ship. Free. 2406 Professor Ave., Cleveland. 12-8 p.m., Jul. 16. DETAILS Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy this festival, which returns to the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds after a three-year hiatus. Celebrate the history and traditions of the Emerald Isle with live performances on seven stages. The lineup features pipe bands, Celtic dancers, Irish folk singers, rock bands and more. Feast on your favorite Irish delicacies, too. Admission $15. 19201 E Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights. Jul. 14-16. DETAILS Willoughby Arts Fest The 32nd edition of this event features the work of nearly 100 juried artists, showcasing a wide variety of artistic pieces from paintings to mixed media and more. The festival also features live music, food trucks and a kids activity area. Free. Historic Downtown Willoughby at Erie and Center Streets. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Jul. 15. DETAILS Mary Santora This Cleveland comedian brings her brand of dark and quick-witted humor to Hilarities for four shows over two nights. Her observational style of standup is drawn from real-life experiences and keeps the audience constantly engaged, making for an entertaining night out. Tickets start at $20. 2035 E. 4th St., Cleveland. July 14-15. DETAILS Strongsville Homecoming Festival This southwest suburb is holding an old-fashioned carnival for the 81st year. The event features thrilling rides, exciting games of chance, classic fair foods and live entertainment. The festival concludes with a fireworks display on Saturday night. Free admission. All-day ride pass $25. Strongsville Commons, Pearl and Royalton Roads. Through July 15. DETAILS Marvelous Moons This exclusive new show at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s Planetarium seeks to explore and understand Earth’s nearest neighbor and the many moons beyond. The presentation is followed by a Q&A with the audience. Included with museum admission ($7-$10). 1 Wade Oval Dr., Cleveland. Weekends through Oct. 1. DETAILS Fin Fest While Shark Week only last seven days on television, the Greater Cleveland Aquarium celebrates these (f)incredible animals all month long. See them eat, swim and glare at you from their 230,000-gallon Shark Seatube. Fin Fest also encompasses daily contests, trivia, mascot photo ops and other shark-related activities. Admission $19.95 ($13.95 kids 2-12). 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland. Through Aug. 6. DETAILS Egyptomania: Fashion’s Conflicted Obsession Exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art features dozens of objects exploring the influence of Egyptomania in fashion by juxtaposing contemporary clothing and jewelry with fine and decorative artworks from the museum’s collection. Free. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Through January 2024. DETAILS |
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Cleveland Orchestara’s Blossom Music Festival The world-renowned orchestra’s summer residency at picturesque Blossom Music Center continues with two shows this weekend. On Saturday, “Romantic Rachmaninoff” features two of the Russian composer’s most famous works, Piano Concerto No. 3 and Symphony No. 1. Then on Sunday, Broadway’s Capathia Jenkins joins the orchestra for “She’s Got Soul,” a wide-ranging revue of R&B classics, from The Jackson 5 and Steve Wonder to Chaka Khan, Adele and more. Tickets start at $25. 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. Jul. 15-16. DETAILS Tabaimo: Blow The Cleveland Museum of Art presents its first immersive exhibition since taking over the Transformer Station in Hingetown. On view for the first time since 2012, this installation by contemporary Japanese artist Tabaimo blurs the lines between fantasy and reality through a series of animated digital projections of bubbles, fragmented body parts and various plants accompanied by evocative music. Free. 1460 W. 29th St, Cleveland. July 14-Feb. 3. DETAILS GroundWorks DanceTheater GroundWorks DanceTheater kicks off its 25th Anniversary Season with a trio of performances at Cain Park. The program features new contemporary dance works by former Nederlands Dans Theater dancer Spenser Theberge and GroundWorks executive artistic director David Shimotakahara. The company will also perform artist-in-residence Antonio Brown’s provocative piece “Floating Walls.” Tickets $25-$30. 14591 Superior Rd., Cleveland Heights. July 14-16. DETAILS 'Once On This Island' Beck Center of the Arts presents this Tony-winning musical from Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. Set in the French Antilles in the Caribbean Sea, the story is a loose retelling of “The Little Mermaid” about a peasant girl who falls for the rich heir of a fancy hotel on the other side of the island. Tickets $10-$38. 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. Through Aug. 6. DETAILS The Marvelous Wonderettes Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s professional outdoor summer theater, presents this off-Broadway hit that will transport you back to high school prom in the ‘50s. Enjoy hits like “Lollipop” and “Dream Lover” as well more than 30 songs from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Tickets, $15-$45. 3143 O’Neil Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Through July 15. DETAILS Love’s Labour’s Lost The Ohio Shakespeare Festival presents one of the playwright’s earliest comedies around the lagoon area at Stan Hywet Hall. Performances take place rain or shine. Gates open at 6 p.m. for picnicking. Tickets $15-35. 714 North Portage Path, Akron. 8 p.m., through July 16. DETAILS Bloom! Botanicals & Birdhouses Enjoy hundreds of unique birdhouses, glass art and more from Cleveland artist Asia Amour. Exhibits are included with regular admission to the Cleveland Botanical Gardens. 11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland. Through Sep. 3. DETAILS Related: Whimsical glass botanicals adorn Cleveland Botanical Garden for summerDinosaurs of the Sahara Take a trip back in time to explore original skeletons and flesh models of dinosaurs from Africa at the Great Lakes Science Center. Have a chance to touch real fossils and much more. Included with regular admission to the GLSC.6601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland. Through Sep. 4. DETAILS Sean Kenney’s “Nature Connects” made with Lego bricks Holden Arboretum invites you to explore the grounds and check out 14 larger-than-life flora and fauna exhibits brought to life through the use of over 350,000 building blocks assembled by noted LEGO artist Sean Kenney. Admission $13-$19. 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland. Through Sept. 4. DETAILS Related: Holden Arboretum opens summer season with larger-than-life Lego exhibit |
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FOOD & DINING Tequila Fest Cleveland Sample over 50 tequilas while enjoying the spectacular downtown and lake views at Voinovich Park. The 10th annual Tequila Fest also features live music, food trucks and vendors, plus a full bar with margarita specials and other drink specials. Tickets $50-$125. 800 E. 9th Street Pier, Cleveland. 3-10 p.m., July 15. DETAILS Related: Tequila Fest Cleveland is coming up this weekendUncorked: Cleveland If you’re more of a wine person, this 4th annual wine fest at Great Lakes Science Center showcases over 100 wines and bubblies from across the globe. Admission includes all wine tasting plus after-hours access to the museum and live DJ entertainment. Food, available from a variety of food trucks, is sold separately. Tickets $60. 21 & over only. 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. 7-11 p.m., July 15. DETAILS Severance Music Center debuts new summer cocktail party A new nightlife experience is coming to University Circle at 7:30 p.m., July 14. “Encore: A Summer Affair” will be a night of music and dancing in the elegant grand foyer and front terrace of Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Guests are encouraged to dress in evening cocktail attire. During Encore, DJ NicNacc of Cleveland will deliver an eclectic assortment of music to keep dance floors moving. Meanwhile, specialty cocktails from Cleveland-based FLOH UltraPremium Vodka will contribute to the social vibe. Exclusive tours of Severance Music Center will be part of the night’s activities. READ MORE Flour power! Moreland Hills restaurant hits the spot for Italian food We spotted one of our favorites among the list of restaurants set to participate in this year’s Taste of the Browns: Flour – at 34205 Chagrin Blvd., Moreland Hills – has a great menu that consistently delivers along with a fantastic wine list. Under the tutelage of chefs Paul Minnillo and Matt Mytro, it satiates Italian cravings. Hours: Lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Dinner is 5 to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. DETAILS ‘Dine Drink CLE’ offers lively guide to restaurant, bar scenes Get the latest news about Cleveland’s restaurant and bar scene in the new weekly "Dine Drink CLE" newsletter. With the latest on openings, closings, tastings and other events, plus recommendations, features and guides from our team of writers and critics. SUBSCRIBE |
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TV & MOVIES 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One' Tom Cruise is out to save the summer movie season again. “Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One,” the seventh entry in the series, is a highly entertaining, non-stop thrill ride that cements M:I’s current status as Hollywood’s best and most reliable action franchise. This time, Cruise's Ethan Hunt and his band of rogue spies must track down the keys to a powerful new weapon. But the plot is merely a means to an end, namely, the jaw-dropping action and incredible stunts that have become the franchise's signature. MI:7 delivers on both counts, while also finding room for some emotion and even a little bit of romance, too. It might be the time you have at the movies this summer... at least until "Barbie" comes out anyway. READ MORE ‘Asteroid City’ Wes Anderson's stylish and star-studded "Asteroid City" is coming to premium video on demand (VOD) on Tuesday. This outing is a whimsically constructed play-within-a-play that's set in the American midcentury Desert West at a junior stargazer convention, bringing together several kid geniuses, their parents, including Scarlett Johansson's Marilyn-esque movie star and Jason Schwartzman's widowed war photographer, scientists, military types, some singing cowboys and a very special cameo from Jeff Goldblum. The Associated Press review says the movie is “very, very Wes Anderson” and also a return to form. It'll also still be available in theaters around the country for anyone still hoping to catch it on the big screen. DETAILS ‘Quarterback’ Football fans: would you like to know exactly what your favorite team's quarterback is thinking during a season, from practices, to wins and losses, and what they say and do in a huddle? A new Netflix series called – you guessed it – "Quarterback" —takes an unprecedented look at the lives of popular QBs Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota for the entire 2022 season. The players were mic'd for every game and cameras followed them home. "Quarterback" premiered July 12. DETAILS ‘Bird Box Barcelona’ Remember the Sandra Bullock-in-a-blindfold movie "Bird Box" that seemingly everyone with a Netflix account watched over the holidays in 2018? Well, the streamer made a spin-off, in Spanish, that will debut on Friday, July 14. The blindfolds are once again paramount in "Bird Box Barcelona," in which a father played by Mario Casas tries to protect his daughter from the monsters. Álex and David Pastor wrote and directed this installment based on Josh Malerman's 2014 novel. DETAILS ‘Secrets of Playboy’ The title "Secrets of Playboy" alone sparks intrigue and the docuseries was a big hit for A&E because of its in-depth look at an alleged underbelly of the brand and its founder Hugh Hefner. The series returns for a second season on Monday with more interviews with former Playboy models, Playmates, and archival footage that examines Playboy's impact on pop culture and those directly involved with the company. DETAILS ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Season five of the silly, witty, Emmy-nominated comedy "What We Do in the Shadows" premiered July 13 on FX. The mocumentary-style show follows the adventures of a group of vampire roommates living in a decrepit mansion. These hundreds-year-old vampires go out into the world and interact with the population. If it sounds ridiculous, it is, and that's the point. DETAILS |
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Fall Out Boy The Chicago emo-pop-punk kings were most recently in the news for collaborating with Taylor Swift on "Electric Touch," a new "From the Vaults" track on her latest album re-release, "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)." The band released its eighth studio album, “So Much (for) Stardust,” in March, written and recorded as a throwback to the its punk-pop rockin’ origins with a dash of disco and soul. The group's “So Much (Tour) Dust” jaunt stops Tuesday, July 18, at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls. Bring Me The Horizon Royal & The Serpent and Carr as openers. 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $50. DETAILS Tedeschi Trucks Band The former child prodigy on slide guitar virtuoso Derek Trucks and his soulful-singing, guitar-slinging spouse Susan Tedeschi and their large band produced a large album in 2022, the 24-track quadruple concept album, “I Am The Moon.” The TTB performs Wednesday, July 19, at Blossom Music Center. The band is known for playing lengthy shows so they don’t need no stinking opener. 7 p.m. This is pavilion-only show and tickets start at $55. DETAILS Related: Tedeschi Trucks Band brings deep talent and eclectic repertoire to Blossom Music Center Big Time Rush This boy band got famous in the 2010s with their show on Nickelodeon which ran for four seasons. The group released three albums and toured constantly before going on hiatus in 2014 to pursue other projects. Well, those separate projects apparently aren’t as satisfying or profitable as when BTR, as they are known to their now all grown-up fans, sing and dance as a unit. The quartet released its fourth album in June and performs Monday, July 17, at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls. Max and Jax are opening. 7 p.m., Tickets start at $20. DETAILS Kent Blues Fest If you love the blues and blues-adjacent music, this festival features more than 40 acts scattered across 25 venues in downtown Kent. Performers include Apostle Jones, Taylor Lamborn, Memphis Cradle, Backstreet Blues Band, The Jon Mosey Trio, E.T. King & The Determination, The Zydeco Kings Duo and many more. Free. Downtown Kent. Noon-midnight, July 15. DETAILS Ann Wilson of Heart This 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer brings her powerhouse voice and timeless catalog of music to MGM Northfield Park. Expect to hear classics like “Magic Man,” Alone” and “Barracuda.” Tickets start at $35. 21 & over only. 10777 Northfield Rd, Northfield. 8 p.m., July 14. DETAILS Lita Ford The Queen of ‘80s Hair Metal comes to town as part of Rock Hall Live, the museum’s summer concert series. The legendary rocker is set to perform hits like “Close My Eyes Forever,” “Cherry Bomb” and “Kiss Me Deadly” on the outdoor stage on the plaza. Tickets, $30-$50. 1100 E 9th St, Cleveland. 8 p.m., July 15. DETAILS Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyoncé Experience the music of Queen Bey like you’ve never before as the Listeso String Quartet gives songs like “Single Ladies,” “Crazy in Love,” “Cuff It” and more the classical treatment under the gentle glow of candlelight at the historic Maltz Performing Arts Center. Tickets $25-$55. 1855 Ansel Rd, Cleveland. 6 & 8:30 p.m., July 15. DETAILS Lukas Nelson Country star Lukas Nelson calls his latest album "the perfect setlist." "Sticks and Stones," the follow-up release to his 2021 album "A Few Stars Apart," includes the first single, "More Than Friends," featuring Lainey Wilson. Another single, "Alcohallelujah," touches on both the highs and lows of drinking, with Nelson singing: "Forgive me, Father, for I've been inspired /I got bars and bars of melodies and memories/May this spirit lift me ever higher." The new 12-track album, out Friday, July 14, sees Nelson backed by his longtime band Promise of the Real. DETAILS Kool & The Gang Kool & The Gang and summer go together like peanut butter and jelly. The R&B, funk and soul icons — celebrating their 60th anniversary next year — have a new album, "People Just Wanna Have Fun." The first single is infectious stuff, the happy, funky "Let's Party," featuring vocals from Sha Sha Jones. The band is led by founding members Robert "Kool" Bell on bass and George "Funky" Brown, the keyboardist, drummer and producer, whose memoir "Too Hot: Kool & The Gang & Me" arrives this week, too. In addition to Jones, vocals on the album also include Shawn McQuiller, Lavell Evans, Dominique Karan, Rick Marcel and Walt Anderson, plus rappers Ami Miller & Ole'. DETAILS Want more concert & music picks? Cleveland.com's weekly virtual concert guide is HERE Cleveland.com's weekly new music guide is HERE |
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