TOP PICKS Light Up the Lake Fireworks over Lake Erie light up the night sky on the 4th of July. The dazzling display can be viewed from multiple spots across Cleveland with prime viewing locations in the Flats, Voinovich Park, Whiskey Island, Wendy Park, Edgewater Park and Kirtland Park. Free. Various locations. 10 p.m., July 4. DETAILS Pop Up in the Park Bring your tents, blankets and chairs for a day full of live entertainment, food and fun at Voinovich Bicentennial Park. Cleveland best disc jockeys including DJ Ellery, DJ Ryan Wolf, DJ Steph Floss, and DJ Lo Key will be on hand spinning the tunes while singer Malcupnext performs live. The event also features food trucks, a full-service bar, local vendors, kids activites and more. Tickets, $10 advance, $15 at the door. 800 E. 9th Street Pier, Cleveland. noon-10 p.m., July 2. DETAILS A Salute to America at Blossom Music Center Fireworks will fill the sky (weather-permitting) as the Cleveland Orchestra puts on its annual patriotic concert at Blossom Music Center. Enjoy patriotic marches, an Armed Forces Salute and, of course, the iconic “1812 Overture.” Tickets $25-$60. 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 8 p.m. July 3 and 4. DETAILS Monster Jam at FirstEnergy Stadium America’s biggest monster truck rally moves outdoors as world-class drivers in ginormous trucks face off in a variety of competitions including racing, skills challenges and freestyle events. Trucks scheduled to appear include Grave Digger, Megalodon, Zombie, Bakugan Dragonoid, El Toro Loco and more. Tickets start at $20. 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland. 7 p.m., July 2. DETAILS Cleveland Shakespeare Festival Northeast Ohio’s version of Shakespeare in the Park celebrates its 25th season with a production of the Bard’s most famous work, “Hamlet.” Enjoy this classic tragedy of revenge under the night sky and meet the cast afterward at three locations this weekend. Free. DETAILS Guardians vs. Yankees at Progressive Field Two nights of fireworks will cap off Guardians vs. Yankees games at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario this weekend. Plus, other fun promotions: on July 1, fans can receive Guardians T-shirts and take advantage of dollar dog night, and on July 2, many fans can get a Larry Doby 1948 Jersey. On Sunday, no fireworks – but the game will include a Kids Fun Day. Tickets start at $15. 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland. July 1-3. DETAILS RubberDucks vs. Curve at Canal Park Take in some minor league baseball as the Double-A affiliates of the Cleveland Guardians and Pittsburgh Pirates face off in Akron’s beautiful downtown stadium. The team presents its biggest fireworks show of the season after the game. Tickets, $5-$20. 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m., July 4. DETAILS Captains vs. Lugnuts at Classic Park Catch the Cleveland Guardians of tomorrow today as the team’s minor league affiliate takes on the Lansing Lugnuts for a three-game series in Eastlake. Promotions include fireworks Friday and Sunday nights and a Skipper bobblehead giveaway on Saturday. Tickets start at $10. 35300 Vine Street, Eastlake. July 1-3. DETAILS Goodtime III Cruises Get the holiday weekend started right on Friday by sailing aboard the largest quadruple-deck 1,000-passenger luxury ship on the Great Lakes. You’ll enjoy happy-hour drink prices, prize giveaways and a live DJ while you leave your worries behind, enjoying views of the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie. Then on Monday night, book a Fireworks Cruise that includes dinner, dancing and the best view of the city’s Fourth of July spectacular. Happy Hour Cruise tickets, $30. Adults 21 & over only. 4th of July Dinner and Fireworks Cruise tickets, $68.95-$94.95. E. 9th Street Pier, Cleveland. 6:30-8 p.m., July 1. 6:30-11 p.m., July 4. DETAILS |
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Cedar Point’s Light Up the Point Cap your day of roller coastin’ by taking in a spectacular Independence Day fireworks display over Lake Erie. The Light Up the Point VIP party includes a premium viewing spot right on the beach plus all-you-can-eat food and fountain drinks. Tickets, $40-$50. Cedar Point admission ($45-$60) required. 1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky. Light Up the Point viewing party, 8-10 p.m., July 4. Park open daily through September 5. DETAILS 'Cheer Live' at Wolstein Center
The stars of the Netflix docuseries bring the high-flying thrills of competitive cheerleading to Cleveland in a show not bound by rules, scorecards, judges or time limits. Promoters describe it as an “electrifying exhibition of never-before-seen stunts and stage performances that are sure to have fans on the edge of their seats.” Tickets start at $29.95. 2000 Prospect Ave., Cleveland. 7:30 p.m., July 2. DETAILS Bay Village Bay Days Carnival rides, a car show, community booths and other fun will fill Bay Village’s annual festival, Bay Days. Plus, stop by the Gazebo for live music and a children’s parade. On Monday night, check out a thrilling fireworks display. Free; tickets $20 for unlimited rides noon-5 p.m. 27600 Lake Road, Bay Village. Noon-10:30 p.m., June 30-July 4. DETAILS Berea Grindstone Festival The family-friendly Grindstone Festival returns July 3-4, offering paddleboat rides on Coe Lake, live music, inflatables and food. Plus, an outdoor movie on Sunday night. Free. Coe Lake Park, Berea. 4-10 p.m., July 3-4. DETAILS North Ridgeville Freedom Festival Head to Victory Park for North Ridgeville’s annual Freedom Festival and Fireworks. The event will feature an inflatable village, sports activities, NEO Bubble Soccer, a hayride, caricatures, a water ski show, magic shows and fire juggling. Tickets, $20 per vehicle, VIP upgrades available. 7777 Victory Lane, North Ridgeville. DETAILS Peninsula Flea at Heritage Farms Shop up to 70 local vendors for a variety of handmade products, antiques, artwork, collectibles, clothing, and more at this free upscale flea in the heart of the Cuyahoga National Valley Park. While you’re in the area, explore the towpath trail, browse the charming shops or dine at one of the nearby restaurants. Free. 6050 Riverview Road, Peninsula. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., July 2. DETAILS Kent Heritage Festival The 27th edition of this community celebration includes live music on two stages, a classic car show, local food trucks, children’s activities and a rubber ducks river race. Fireworks close out the event at dusk. Free. N. Water St. & W. Main St. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., July 2. DETAILS July 4th Rooftop Party at Lago Get the highest and closest view of Cleveland’s Fourth of July fireworks spectacular on Lago’s rooftop veranda on the Flats East Bank. Enjoy music by DJ Jeff Tritt, grab a drink from the cash bar and munch on a burger or hot dog while you wait for the show to start. Admission, $10-$20. 1091 W. 10th St., Cleveland. 6 p.m., July 4. DETAILS Music Box Fireworks Party With one of the best views of downtown Cleveland’s fireworks, Music Box will capitalize on the July 4th fun with two shows in each of its concert halls. Motown group Nitebridge will perform in the supper club downstairs, while Journey tribute band E5C4P3 will perform upstairs in the concert hall. Both shows will wrap up in time for attendees to step outside and view the fireworks. Tickets $18-$35. 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland. 7 p.m. July 4. DETAILS Comedy shows at Hilarities Catch “Hillbilly Boujee” star Mary Santora at Hilarities where she’ll share stories from her life and interact with the audience. Also this weekend, Mike Polk Jr. performs on Friday along with James Earl Brassfield, Jimmie Graham and Michael Strenk. Tickets $30-$120 for tables that seat two to six people. 2035 E. 4th St., Cleveland. June 30-July 2. DETAILS Nick Cannon Presents: MTV Wild ‘N Out Live Nick Cannon brings his classic MTV improv/competition series to Blossom Music Center in a show that mixes comedy, variety and game show elements for a night full of laughs and nostalgia. Tickets start at $29.50. 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. 8 p.m., July 1. DETAILS The Beatles: Get Back to Let It Be
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s newest exhibit celebrates the legacy of the Fab Four with film clips, audio, custom projections, original instruments, clothing and handwritten lyrics. Artifacts include John Lennon’s iconic wire-rimmed glasses, a black and gray shirt worn by Paul McCartney in the recording studio, Ringo Starr’s maple Ludwig drum kit and more. Tickets, $20-$30. Cleveland residents get in free. 1100 E. 9th St., Cleveland. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. DETAILS Looking for more things to do this week in Greater Cleveland?Cleveland.com's Joey Morona has your guide. READ MORE |
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Milkshakes, fruity margaritas, street corn, loaded hot dogs and more Summer is here and Yelp Cleveland Community Director Lauren Kotmel gives us the scoop on the food and drink trends taking over Cleveland. Embrace the season with these local favorites from small businesses in the Greater Cleveland area: Ube ice cream, elote (Mexican street corn), mega milkshakes, fruity margaritas and more. READ MORE Craving a new place? We’ve got one for you
Crave was a funky, vibrant restaurant in downtown Akron for years. Well, it’s moved into a nearby old bank building, which owners Aaron and Dana Hervey have renovated. The menu covers a lot of ground, and the décor is thought out and tastefully done with historic preservation in mind throughout the atrium-style design. It officially opened this week. Crave is at 156 S. Main St., Akron. DETAILS
Sip a glass of wine at M Cellars
M Cellars offers outdoor seating and wonderfully made wine. Tara and Matt Meineke have done a great job of not only making wine but also getting the word out about their vino. Enjoy a drive to the northeast corner of the state, have a glass and enjoy a peaceful afternoon. (They also have a tantalizing four-course dinner coming up in a week.) It’s at 6193 S. River Road W, Geneva. Cheers! DETAILS
New Cleveland restaurants to try this summer Hopefully, the number of recently opened restaurants this year is a healthy sign – healthy for the hospitality industry and of Covid waning. Throughout the year we look at openings and closings of restaurants throughout Greater Cleveland. More than 20 have opened, from the cool Bright Side in Cleveland’s Ohio City to the relaxing-party vibe of The Yard on 3rd in Willoughby. From restaurateurs like Douglas Katz, Karen Small and Zdenko Zovkic. If you’re hungry or thirsty and want something new, it won’t be hard to find. READ MORE |
TV & MOVIES ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez as back as unlikely crime-solving New York City neighbors in Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building." In season two, the amateur sleuths are the talk of the town, or at least their apartment building, when they're linked to the death of the building board's president. In a cruel twist, the trio that began a podcast to unravel a murder are under scrutiny by a rival podcast. Shirley MacLaine and Cara Delevingne are among the high-profile visitors when the series returns Tuesday with two episodes and others out weekly. DETAILS ‘Stranger Things’ Our young heroes try to vanquish the villainous Vecna in the closing episodes of the fantasy drama’s fourth season. The final two episodes premiere Friday, July1. The penultimate episode is said to be 85 minutes in length, while the finale is two-and-a-half hours long. DETAILS ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’
In the second animated origin story of the summer, a pre-despicable 12-year-old boy named Gru dreams of becoming the world’s greatest supervillain with some help from his loyal, bumbling yellow sidekicks. Directed by Kyle Balda, Brad Ableson and Jonathan del Val. Starring Steve Carell, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, Alan Arkin. DETAILS ‘More Power’ "Home Improvement" sitcom buddies Tim Allen and Richard Karn reunite for "More Power," a nonfiction series that explores the development and mechanics of tools, from big (bulldozers) to small (batteries). Each half-hour episode focuses on one implement, which gets dissected in Allen's workshop with help from April Wilkerson of YouTube do-it-yourself fame. Karn explains the tool's history, followed by field testing and a segment in which a skilled creator is challenged to devise innovative and "crazy new builds." The series debuts this week on History Channel. DETAILS ‘The Princess’ The biggest new movie streaming this week is "The Princess," coming to Hulu on Friday, July 1, starring Joey King as a royal who refuses to marry her intended (with good reason, as he's a sociopath). Still, the act of defiance gets her kidnapped and imprisoned while her betrothed tries to overthrow the kingdom. Le-Van Kiet directed the film, which also stars Dominic Cooper and Olga Kurylenko. DETAILS ‘GoodFellas,’ ‘Boogie Nights’ & more Netflix is adding an army of titles starting Friday, July 1, including several films featuring recently departed actors. Ray Liotta's star-making turn as aspiring mobster Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese's "GoodFellas" is one of them. Liotta, who died last month at age 67, had to fight for the role in that cast of heavyweights like Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. The intensity of his performance and his memorable narration made him stand out even so. Also arriving on Netflix on Friday, July 1, are "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and "Boogie Nights," featuring two memorable performances by Philip Baker Hall, who died earlier this month at 90, as a dogged detective and an unsentimental producer. DETAILS |
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Barenaked Ladies at Jacobs Pavilion Attention, ‘90s music fans! Three of the decade’s fan-favorite alt-rock bands – Barenaked Ladies, Gin Blossoms & Toad the Wet Sprocket – are coming to the West Bank of the Flats for one memorable night. Dance the night away to hits like “One Week,” “Hey Jealousy” and “All I Want.” Tickets start at $37.50. 2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland. 7 p.m., July 2. DETAILS 'Machine Gun Kelly’s Life in Pink' Hulu’s new documentary “Machine Gun Kelly’s Life in Pink” has finally arrived. MGK’s star has risen to its biggest point ever. Now, fans and haters can see just how he went from struggling rapper in Cleveland to global rocker/movie star in Hulu’s new film. Directed by Sam Cahill, “Life in Pink” is the closest look yet at MGK’s professional and personal life including his struggles with drugs and depression, his relationship with his father who recently passed away, his rise to fame and the toll it’s taken on him. READ MORE Backstreet Boys The popular 1990s boy band has been feeling the love from longtime fans with its DNA World Tour, which began during May of 2019 and drew nearly a million fans during its first 95 shows, before being postponed into this year by the Covid-19 pandemic. The tour, being staged to promotethe 2019 "DNA" album, stops July 6 at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls. Howie talks about the album, the band's enduring connection with fans and more. DETAILS Imagine Dragons Imagine Dragons are back with the second half of their two-album "Mercury" project. "Act 1" came out in 2021 and was raw, confessional and searing, with the songs "Follow You," "Wrecked" and "Enemy." The new set — "Act 2" — drops Friday, July 1, and promises another 18 tunes, including the upbeat, anthemic "Sharks" and "Bones." In a video for the latter song, Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds plays a stock trader — decked out in '80s-inspired clothing and huge hair — who soon is joined by dancing zombies in homage to the 1983 "Thriller" video. Reynolds has said the song is about the fragility of life. DETAILS Steve Aoki at FWD Hit up a pool party with Steve Aoki on the Fourth of July at FWD Day + Nightclub. The electronic musician will headline the event, which kicks off at noon. Tickets $65-$85. 1176 Front Ave., Cleveland. Noon July 4. DETAILS LILIEAE at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame This Cleveland-based rock band with an alt edge takes the stage on the Union Home Mortgage Plaza outside the Rock Hall to perform songs off their latest EP “Run! Run! Run!” The concert also features opening act M.O.O.K.Y and on-site beer and food tucks. Free. 1100 E. 9th St., Cleveland. 8-10 p.m., July 1. DETAILS Whiskey Island concerts Independence Day weekend is a busy one for Whiskey Island Still & Eatery. Friday night features the Spazmatics, while Saturday, July 2 features Rock Radio and Custard Pie. Sunday sees KC and Company and Out of Eden performing – and on the big day, July 4, Armstrong Bearcats are set to perform 2-6 p.m. Free. 2800 Whiskey Island, Cleveland. July 1-4. DETAILS Rockin’ on the River Bruce in the USA, a Springsteen and E Street Band tribute group, will perform at Lorain’s Black River Landing on Friday, July 1 along with The Asbury Allstars, a tribute to Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes. On Saturday night, stick around for Journey tribute band E5C4P3 and Styx tribute band Best of Times. Tickets, $7. 421 Black River Lane, Lorain. July 1-2. DETAILS Candlelight Open Air: A Tribute to Queen and more Experience the music of Queen like you’ve never before as the Listeso String Quartet gives songs like “We Will Rock You,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” the classical treatment. Watch the concert under the gentle glow of candlelight outside on the lawn of the Cleveland History Center. Tickets start at $45. 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m., July 1. DETAILS Minions: Rise of Gru soundtrack Super-producer Jack Antonoff has a '70s-era treat for us with the soundtrack for "Minions: Rise of Gru." It features Diana Ross, Tame Impala, St. Vincent, Brockhampton, Kali Uchis and others covering hit '70s material from Kool & the Gang, Nancy Sinatra, the Carpenters, John Lennon and many more. "Shining Star" is done by Brittany Howard, St. Vincent tackles "Funkytown," "Dance to the Music" is covered by H.E.R. and Phoebe Bridgers tries "Goodbye to Love." DETAILS Want more concert & music picks?
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