TOP PICKS Asian Lantern Festival Massive light displays will fill the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in the evening hours for this year’s Asian Lantern Festival. Visitors can also check out live performances including contortion and foot juggling, and an Asian Food Market. Walk-through tickets are available, at $22. Drive-through and four-packs of walk-through tickets are also available for $66. 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland. Through Aug. 21. DETAILS FRONT Triennial More than 100 artists will be featured at dozens of Northeast Ohio venues as a part of this international triennial exhibition, first held in 2018. This year’s series has the title “Oh, Gods of Dust and Rainbows,” from a Langston Hughes poem. Plus, workshops, movie screenings, readings, lectures, performances and more. Free. From 2 to 6 p.m. on July 16, a block party at Public Square will kick off the 11-week series with live music, food trucks and performances. July 14-Oct. 2. DETAILS CAN Triennial
The Collective Arts Network (CAN) is hosting its second CAN Triennial this summer, after a year’s delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. The showcase of local artists’ works will appear at various venues in Cleveland, taking on the theme “You Are Here.” More than a dozen exhibitions will make up the event, set to take place once every three years. Free. Various locations in Cleveland. Through Aug. 31. DETAILS Cleveland Guardians The Cleveland Guardians will take on the Detroit Tigers this weekend for several games at Progressive Field. Enjoy Sugardale Dollar Dog Night on Friday, along with a Jose Ramirez bobblehead giveaway on Saturday and a kids fun day on Sunday. Tickets $15+. 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland. July 14-17. DETAILS Lakewood Summer Meltdown
Thousands will gather in downtown Lakewood for the town’s annual Summer Meltdown block party, featuring a sprinkler park, a skate park and family-friendly activities. Front Porch Lights will perform at dusk. Free. Detroit and Belle Ave., Lakewood. 4-10 p.m. July 16. DETAILS Beachland Flea Find unique vintage and vinyl fans at the Beachland Ballroom on Saturday, as a part of the venue’s monthly summer flea markets. Free to shop. 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 16. DETAILS Cleveland Bazaar Find locally made, handmade creations at the Cleveland Bazaar this weekend. The market will take over Market Square Park in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood. Free to shop. Market Square Park, Cleveland. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 16. DETAILS |
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'Ain’t Too Proud to Beg' at Playhouse Square Filled with the timeless music and legendary dance moves of The Temptations, "Ain't Too Proud" is an entertaining musical that tells the story of the group’s incredible rise in the 1960s from the humbling streets of Detroit to unprecedented success at Motown Records. Now playing at the KeyBank State Theatre through July 31, the show features memorable performances of classics like "My Girl," "Get Ready" and "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" and more, instantly transporting you to the glory days of Motown. You'll also learn about the group's tumultuous yet fascinating history as their career paralleled Barry Gordy's other supergroup, the Supremes, which also gets a chance to shine. READ MORE Rice Butterfly Garden Memorial The Tamir Rice Foundation will open its Rice Butterfly Memorial on Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The memorial honors what would have been Rice’s 20th birthday; Rice was shot and killed by police when he was 12 years old at Cudell Park in 2014. Cudell Recreation Center, 1910 West Blvd., Cleveland. 11 a.m. July 16. DETAILS Fin Fest at Greater Cleveland Aquarium Preceding the Discovery Channel’s annual “Shark Week” event, the Greater Cleveland Aquarium will celebrate the misunderstood undersea creature during Fin Fest. Activity booklets will be given away and the aquarium’s landshark mascot Finn will be stationed for photos. Learn more about the creature when shark experts share information during presentations. Tickets $13.95-$19.95. 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 9-17. DETAILS Third Fridays at 78th Street Studios Explore the four floors of 78th Street Studios at this month’s Third Friday art walk event. Studios will open their doors, and vendors will station themselves inside the building for an evening full of art, music, food and fun. Free. 1300 W. 78th St., Cleveland. 5-9 p.m. July 15. DETAILS 'Awake in Every Sense' at Cleveland Botanical Garden Textile artist Rachel Hayes put together a massive installation at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, titled “Awake in Every Sense.” The cloth creations add a pop of color to the garden’s outdoor spaces. Tickets $12-$16. 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland. Through Sept. 18. DETAILS 'Something Rotten!' at Beck Center
Imagine trying to compete in playwriting at the same time as Shakespeare. That’s the setup behind the comedy “Something Rotten!,” Beck Center for the Arts’ latest production. Follow two brothers who aim to write a hit play in 1595, and end up penning the first musical ever. Tickets $10-$34. 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. Through Aug. 7. DETAILS
The Beatles: Get Back to Let It Be
This expansive Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 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 Anne Nickoloff has your guide. READ MORE |
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Taste of Tremont
Explore Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood at one of its biggest events of the year. Taste of Tremont is back with tons of yummy food, local vendors and musical entertainment by Jul Big Green, Duo Decibel System and Big Ship. Free. 2406 Professor Ave., Cleveland. Noon-8 p.m. July 17. DETAILS Happy 25, Ohio Brewing Co.!
Ohio Brewing Co. is marking 25 years this month. It’s moved around a bit but is enjoying its home along the renovated Front Street in Cuyahoga Falls. It has 48 taps flowing and a full kitchen. Located at 2250 Front St., the brewpub-brewery has three levels and a patio along the side and front. (If you get a chance, check out the hop bines growing out back.) Hours: 3-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday. DETAILS
Sushi at Sora? Sure!
Sora in the Flats East Bank recently announced it is going from seasonal popup to permanent brick and mortar restaurant. With an extraordinary array of nigiri and sashimi options plus an assortment of rolls and entrees, Sora hits the spot for sushi lovers. Sora is at 1121 W. 10th St., Cleveland. Hours: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday; 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday; 4-11 p.m. Sunday. DETAILS 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 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. Dozens 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 ‘The Gray Man’ Cleveland natives Joe and Anthony Russo return to the blockbuster game with an old-fashioned spy thriller with modern sensibilities in "The Gray Man." Now playing in theaters and streaming on Netflix on July 22, the film stars Ryan Gosling ("Blade Runner 2049") as a CIA operative working in the shadows until a chance encounter with a rogue agent suddenly makes him the subject of an intense global manhunt. Chris Evans (Marvel's Captain America) plays the reckless, slightly psychotic former CIA cohort hired to eliminate him. It's a non-stop thrill ride full of intense fight scenes, jaw-dropping stunts and quippy one-liners. READ MORE ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’
Based on the best-selling novel and book club favorite by Delia Owens, "Where the Crawdads Sing" is a lot of things. Part mystery, part romance, part survivalist tale. Not all of them work. The romance is frustrating and the survivalist tale isn't as profound as it wants to be. But the film delivers where it counts thanks to a captivating performance by Daisy Edgar-Jones (Hulu's "Normal People") as a young woman cut off from society living in the North Carolina marshlands accused of murder and a compelling underlying mystery that keeps you guessing until the end. READ MORE 'Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris' Early on in the new feature film “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris,” which opens Friday in theaters, the titular character declares, “We need our dreams now more than ever.” Academy Award-nominated actress Lesley Manville stars in the movie, based on Paul Gallico’s 1958 novel “Mrs. ‘Arris Goes to Paris." The Anthony Fabian-directed film is set in post-World War II London where an English charwoman tries to cobble together enough money for a trip of a lifetime hoping to buy a couture Christian Dior gown. We recently caught up with Manville to discuss “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris,” her love of fashion and playing Princess Margaret in the next season of “The Crown.” READ MORE ‘Persuasion’
Jane Austen's last completed novel "Persuasion" gets a fresh spin from British theater director Carrie Cracknell. Starring Dakota Johnson as the "past-her-prime" heroine Anne Elliot, "Persuasion," debuting on Netflix on Friday, July 15, is still set in Regency-era England but with some distinctly modern flourishes and a subversively comedic voice. The film also introduces audiences to Cosmo Jarvis in a star making turn as Anne's first love, Captain Frederick Wentworth. Henry Golding and Richard E. Grant also star. DETAILS
‘Don't Make Me Go’
A single father, Max (John Cho), and his teenage daughter, Wally, (charming newcomer Mia Isaac) take a road trip across the country in "Don't Make Me Go," coming to Amazon Prime Video on Friday, July 15. Yes, there is a cancer element, and some tears are guaranteed, but this film, written by "This is Us" writer Vera Herbert and directed by Hannah Marks, has more heart and comedic moments than the logline might give it credit for. A late movie karaoke scene also might have you wondering why John Cho hasn't starred in a movie musical yet. DETAILS
‘Black Bird’
"Black Bird," inspired by real events, is a crime drama with an enviable pedigree: Its creator is novelist Dennis Lehane ("Mystic River," "Gone Baby Gone"), whose TV credits include "The Wire." The cast is a match, topped by Taron Egerton ("Rocketman") as a onetime golden boy turned convicted drug dealer. His shot at a get-out-of-prison card depends on drawing a confession from a suspected serial killer (Paul Walter Hauser). The Apple TV+ series, with episodes out Friday, July 15 through Aug. 5, also features Greg Kinnear and, in one of his last performances, Ray Liotta. DETAILS
‘What We Do in the Shadows’
What will our favorite madcap vampires and their human sidekick, Guillermo, get up to next? The answer arrives with season four of "What We Do in the Shadows," the FX mockumentary series about very long-lived roomies Nadja, Laszlo, Nandor, and Colin (now baby Colin). Back from their scattered adventures, they find their Staten Island digs in shambles and with a surprising new guest. As the season begins Tuesday, Nandor's search for love looks promising, Nadja is focused on business and Laszlo is in charge of parenting. DETAILS
‘The Rehearsal'
For admirers of Nathan Fielder and "Nathan for You," the good news is he's back with another showcase for his idiosyncratic comedy on Comedy Central. Those unfamiliar with his work and open to something oddly revelatory and at times unsettling can check out "The Rehearsal," debuting Friday, July 15, on HBO and HBO Max. Fielder's professed mission this time is to help folks prepare to face critical events or choices by walking them through what to expect — as elaborately staged by the maestro himself.
‘The Bob's Burgers Movie’
You don't need to have watched the long-running show to enjoy the movie, which comes to Hulu and HBO Max this week. "The Bob's Burgers Movie" finds the Belcher crew (all original voices) at the end of the school year. The kids are dreaming of summer plans and the parents are trying to save the burger joint from financial ruin when a skeleton turns up in a pit outside the restaurant and suddenly there is a mystery to be solved. It's also a musical. DETAILS |
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Lizzo Lizzo returns with her fourth album, "Special," on Friday, July 15. She performed the first single, "About Damn Time," on "Saturday Night Live." Another single, "Grrrls" had a bumpier debut after she offended disability advocates with the use of a word considered a slur derived from spastic diplegia. Lizzo apologized and edited the song to remove the word. Both singles use samples: "About Damn Time" samples the song "Hey DJ" by The World's Famous Supreme Team and "Grrrls" samples the song "Girls" performed by Beastie Boys. DETAILS Inkcarceration Head out to the country, visit a historic prison, rock out to some of the biggest bands in the world and get a new tattoo while you’re at it. What’s not to love? The Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival is back again in 2022 at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield (the historic prison made famous in “The Shawshank Redemption) with a lineup that includes Korn, Breaking Benjamin and Disturbed as headliners. July 15-17. DETAILS Marcus Alan Ward Marcus Alan Ward may have crafted “Cruiserweight” during the pandemic, but the album wasn’t the product of endless hours spent alone at home. Instead, the guitarist was inspired by his work with The Monday Program, DJ Corey Grand’s collective of producers, singers, songwriters, musicians and rappers in Cleveland. Ward is known for his electronic and soul-pop music releases, and those elements are certainly present in “Cruiserweight.” But the free-flowing vibe of the Monday Program carried over into his new batch of songs. Here, Ward deftly dips into electronic jazz and improvisation, focusing on the guitar. READ MORE Bea Laus Bea Laus, who performs as Beabadoobee, will release her sophomore album "Beatopia" on Friday, July 15. The fuzzed-out single "10:36" has her trademark '90s indie rock vibe and "Talk" has an Avril Lavigne-like strut in its kiss-off to a lover: "We go together like the gum on my shoes," she sings. "You don't exist/You're just a bad decision." The album builds on her 2020 debut album "Fake It Flowers" and the fantastic "Our Extended Play" EP that was co-written and produced by Matty Healy and George Daniels of The 1975. An exciting talent, Beabadoobee has notes of Alanis Morissette, The Cranberries and The Smashing Pumpkins. DETAILS Interpol Interpol is back with their seventh album, the 11-track "The Other Side of Make-Believe." The lead single, "Toni," is a melancholy masterpiece of jangling guitar and layers of interesting things that reveal themselves with every listen. "Still in shape, my methods refined," Paul Banks sings in a line that could very well apply to Interpol itself. The band began writing the album remotely in 2020 before meeting in upstate New York and finishing the project in London. It marks the first time the band worked with producer Flood, and they also reteamed with co-producer Alan Moulder. DETAILS Gimme Gimme Disco at Mahall’s Dancing queens, head to Mahall’s for a dance night filled with Abba and other disco hits. Be sure to dress up in your finest disco outfit. Plus, be sure to check out Mahall’s new basement bar Pins & Needles, perfectly suited for the disco era. Tickets $15. 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood. 9 p.m. July 15. DETAILS Thelma and The Sleaze at Happy Dog Nashville queer southern rock band Thelma and the Sleaze will return to the Happy Dog for a headlining show on Saturday night, also featuring opening acts Napsack and ME:YOU. LG, the front woman of Thelma and the Sleaze, is also well-known for her podcast “Queen of S**** Mountain.” Tickets $10. 5801 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. 9 p.m. July 16. DETAILS TRUSS album release show Cleveland hard-rock quartet TRUSS will release its debut album “Reset My Head” with a Grog Shop show on Saturday night. Dive Bombs and Quick Mystery will also perform. Tickets $10-$12. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. 8 p.m. July 16. DETAILS Legacy Live Head to Legacy Village for another installment in the shopping center’s Legacy Live concert series, featuring The Blue Drivers. Bring a chair or a blanket and find a good spot on the lawn, located between Bar Louie and the California Pizza Kitchen, for the event. Free. 25001 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst. 5-8 p.m. July 16. DETAILS Want more concert & music picks?
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