BorderLight International Theatre + Fringe Festival This weekend, BorderLight continues to showcase inventive theater and arts performances at venues located in downtown Cleveland. More than 45 different performances are set to take place in 12 spaces, featuring many Playhouse Square stages along with less conventional spaces like Old Stone Church and a Wizbang Circus Theatre Tent. Along with a variety of venues, BorderLight will feature a range of performances, including comedy, theatrical plays and “fringe”: unusual and experimental shows that don’t fit neatly into typical stage productions. Tickets free-$45. Through July 24. “The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring” in Concert Enjoy one of Hollywood’s most iconic scores under the stars at Blossom Music Center as Cleveland’s world-famous orchestra takes you to Middle Earth, performing Howard Shore’s music from Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring” as the 2001 film is shown on a giant screen. Tickets, $26-$121. 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. July 22-24. DETAILS Blazing Paddles Paddlefest Grab your kayak, canoe, surfski or paddleboards and head to Rivergate Park for a competitive or leisurely paddle on the Cuyahoga River. Race lengths of 3.2, 6.6 or 14.4 miles are available, or take your time on the casual 9.8-mile paddle/float course. The route offers sweeping views of downtown Cleveland and passes under 10 bridges. The site of the 1969 river fire serves as the turnaround point, allowing paddlers to reflect and appreciate how far the area has come in the 53 years since. Registration, $35-$65. Kayak or paddleboard rentals, $30-$50. 785 Merwin Ave., Cleveland. 8 a.m., July 23. DETAILS Iliza Shlesinger at Playhouse Square Stand-up comic, actress and podcast host Iliza Shlesinger is filming her sixth Netflix special and you can be part of it. Known for her laugh-out-loud brand of feminist comedy, Shlesinger’s two shows at the Connor Palace on Saturday will be taped and eventually released on the streaming service. Tickets, $39.50-$79.50. 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 7 and 9:30 p.m., July 23. DETAILS Skylight Park If you haven’t been to Tower City in downtown Cleveland lately, you might want to stop in and check out the new Skylight Park. The park sits atop the old dancing-waters fountain and includes benches, picnic tables, as well as live and artificial plants. The park officially opened on Saturday, July 16. Real-estate developer Bedrock partnered with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) on the project. Officials with the developer and national park collaborated to highlight natural beauty and greenery. 230 W. Huron Road, Cleveland. READ MORE Adrian Belew Adrian Belew is a rock 'n' roll Renaissance man. He led his own band, the Bears, and spent 32 years, off and on, as part of King Crimson. His credits also include touring and recording with David Bowie, Frank Zappa, Talking Heads, Nine Inch Nails, Paul Simon, Laurie Anderson and others. Four decades ago, he began an adjacent solo career with his album “Lone Rhino.” Belew performs at 8 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of its summer concert series. He’s promoting a new solo album, “Elevator.” Music writer Gary Graff talked with Belew to preview the show. READ MORE Seven Hills Home Days Festival Carnival season continues with rides, food, entertainment and live music on the grounds of Seven Hills City Hall. Highlights include a chicken wing eating contest, dog show, adorable baby contest, Air Force flight simulator and fireworks on Saturday evening. Free. 7325 Summit View Dr., Seven Hills. July 22-24. DETAILS Lake Metroparks Wildlife Festival What if waterways, land and wildlife were no longer protected? This fun day of learning answers those questions through chats with the Wildlife Center’s animal keepers, interactive stations, craft making and more. Miniature train rides will be offered, too. Free. 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland. Noon-4 p.m., July 24. DETAILS |
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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 '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 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. Through Oct. 2. 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 Akron Art Expo at Hardesty Park Celebrate the arts with over 100 artists in a juried fine arts and craft show. Meet the artists and shop in a lovely outdoor setting. Free. 1615 W. Market St., Akron. July 23-24. DETAILS Cleveland Shakespeare Festival Northeast Ohio’s version of Shakespeare in the Park debuts its second show of the season with three performances this weekend. A rare departure from the Bard’s work, Moliere’s “The Learned Ladies” is a comedy about forbidden love. Free. 7 p.m., July 22 at Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park, 2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights; 7 p.m., July 23 at Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood; 7 p.m., July 24 at Coe Lake Park, 105 S. Rocky River Dr., Berea. DETAILS Summer Market at Black River Landing Returning for its 17th year, this upscale flea market features more than 100 vendors specializing in vintage, handmade and homegrown goods. Categories include furniture, architectural salvage, vintage finds, handmade items, coastal decor, fresh produce, pantry staples, clothing and more. The event also features live music, local food trucks and a bar. Free. 421 Black River Lane, Lorain. July 22-23. DETAILS Barbie Malibu Pop-Up Truck at Crocker Park Celebrate Malibu Barbie’s 50th anniversary as the Barbie Truck comes to Crocker Park near Nordstrom Rack and Regal Cinema on Saturday. The truck will be selling retro 1970s-inspired beach apparel and accessories such as a Barbie-logo embroidered denim jacket, tie-dye bucket hat, Malibu Barbie necklace, beach towel and more. Prices range from $12-$75. 30147 Detroit Road, Westlake. 10 a.m.-7 p.m, July 23. 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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Kitchen Social is open in Pinecrest development
The owners of Kitchen Social, which opened this month in the Pinecrest development in Orange Village, have redesigned the previous space (Next Door) into an open restaurant, with huge garage doors, open kitchen and curvy bar. It’s the first Kitchen Social outside of Columbus. Pinecrest is at the northeast corner of Interstate 271 and Harvard Road. DETAILS Cordelia now open Take a veteran chef, an owner who respects history, Midwestern roots, the bones of one of the best-known downtown restaurants and a dose of Cleveland pride – a lot of Cleveland pride – and you have Cordelia. The East 4th Street restaurant opened this week in the 8,000 square-foot space formerly occupied by Michael Symon’s flagship, Lola Bistro. READ MORE Bedford Ribfest The Rotary Club of Bedford’s 40th annual rib festival features barbecue from several award-winning rib teams plus live music and more fun. Free. 730 Broadway Ave., Bedford. July 22-24. DETAILS Hot Diggity Dog Who has the best hot dog in Northeast Ohio? For the second time, Parma's Hot Dog Diner has been chosen in cleveland.com's Best Hot Dog contest. The family-owned spot, which serves a variety of hot dogs and burgers, beat 11 other competitors in the competition. READ MORE Dine at a wine-focused restaurant
Wine Spectator recently announced its wine awards for restaurants throughout the country. These are restaurants achieving a certain level of quality when it comes to their wine lists. In Northeast Ohio, 20 restaurants earned nods from the magazine. We’ve got a list of the local winners and what the awards mean. If you’re craving a glass of vino with good food, this is a great list to check out. From Sandusky to Stow, we’ve got you covered.
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 |
TV & MOVIES ‘The Gray Man’ Netflix places one of its biggest bets yet on "The Gray Man," a globe-trotting action thriller starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans and Ana de Armas. One of the streamer's most expensive films, "The Gray Man" is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, the brothers who presided over one of the biggest box-office smashes ever ("Avengers: Endgame") before they started churning out blockbusters for Netflix. Their "Extraction," with Chris Hemsworth, ranks as one of the service's most-watched films, and "The Gray Man" — a spy vs. spy adventure with some comic flare and major franchise ambitions — is likely to follow suit. It debuts Friday. DETAILS "Nope" Less of a bloody horror movie and more of a sci-fi thriller, master of suspense Jordan Peele's latest is a new summer classic reminiscent of “Jaws” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” that will keep you on the edge of your seat and holding on to the person next to you. Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer star as siblings whose horse ranch is threatened by an apparent UFO. They're joined by Steven Yeun as a theme park owner who means to capitalize on the unexplained phenomenon. "Nope" is an old-school invasion movie filled with suspense and an intriguing story that keep you on the edge of your seat. READ MORE ‘The Last Movie Stars’ Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward were acclaimed actors and a long-married couple. They were also "The Last Movie Stars," according to the six-part documentary of that title out this week on HBO Max. The docuseries, directed by actor Ethan Hawke, promises a definitive account of their "dedication to their art, philanthropy and each other." Transcriptions of interviews with Newman and intimates — conducted for his autobiography that went uncompleted — are voiced by actors including George Clooney and Laura Linney. Also heard from are several of their children and Martin Scorsese, an executive producer for the film. Woodward, who is 92, was married to Newman from 1958 until his death in 2008 at age 83. DETAILS Shark Week The summer thrill ride known as Shark Week is back on Discovery Channel for its 34th year, with stars including tiger sharks with a taste for pork and "monster" hammerheads. The Bahamas' Exuma Islands and Papua New Guinea are among the new spots visited during the extravaganza airing from Sunday, July 24, to Saturday, July 30, with Dwayne Johnson as its first emcee. Marine biologists and institutions contribute insights about shark mating and migration, with findings about a new and undescribed species promised. Among the highlights: "Island of Walking Sharks," on Wednesday, with a scientist's investigation of shark evolution. DETAILS ‘Anything's Possible’ Before Billy Porter was a Broadway star and red-carpet doyen, he was a kid in Pittsburgh. In "Anything's Possible, " Porter returns to his hometown to make his directorial debut, a trans coming-of-age comedy. The film, which debuts Friday on Amazon Prime Video, stars Eva Reign as a Black transgender girl in a relationship with a boy (Abubakr Ali) that causes a high school-wide stir. Porter fashioned his film, written by Ximena García Lecuona, as a teen rom-com for Gen Z and a love letter to Pittsburgh. DETAILS |
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Jack White It's July so that means a promised second 2022 album from the mad professor of rock, Jack White. He follows up the April release of "Fear of the Dawn" with the 11-track "Entering Heaven Alive." The two albums share the same song — Taking Me Back" — but arranged differently, one heavy, one jazzy. Another song on the new set is titled "Queen of the Bees" and has the silly lyric "I want to hold you like a sloth hugs a tree." He told EW: "I was challenging myself to sort of see what I could get away with!" DETAILS WesWill Childhood memories and nostalgia fueled the energy behind Cleveland rapper WesWill’s latest EP “First Kiss in ‘03.” Everything from the album cover showing WesWill – aka, Wesley Williams – posing in front of a United Skates of America roller rink, to the album’s title referencing Williams’ first childhood kiss, is meant to launch listeners back nearly two decades. Williams got in touch with his main producer Hype Alexander, aiming to capture a specific 2000s musical flavor. Mixing early-aughts hip-hop vibes and instrumentation with new drum patterns, the goal was to infuse old and new. READ MORE ZZ Top ZZ Top — now without Dusty Hill — have a new, 11-track live album, called "Raw," with several of the band's hits like "Gimmie All Your Lovin"" and "La Grange." Recorded at Gruene Hall — "the oldest continually run dance hall in Texas" — in 2019, "Raw" features the band's original lineup of electric guitar player Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard and the late Hill on bass. Made in connection with the 2019 ZZ Top Netflix documentary, "That Little Ol' Band From Texas," the 11-track album was produced by Gibbons, and is dedicated "in righteous memory of Dusty Hill." DETAILS Opera in the Italian Garden The Cleveland Cultural Gardens’ beautiful Italian Renaissance garden provides the backdrop for a family-friendly concert of famous music from well-known operas and Broadway musicals presented by the Cleveland Opera and Cleveland Ballet. General admission, free. Reserved seating, $28.50. 990 East Blvd., Cleveland. 6 p.m., July 24. DETAILS Afi ‘n The Mix at Beachland Ballroom Inspired by social and cultural events, Cleveland blues bassist Afi Scruggs debuts the five songs she wrote as a Karamu House Room in the House Fellow in a performance that also includes other originals and covers. Tickets, $10. 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. 8 p.m., July 24. DETAILS Piano Days Piano Days festival will kick off on Sunday, July 24, featuring a show by piano pair Duo Amal at the Cleveland Museum of Art's Gartner Auditorium. The festival is set to continue with featured and pop-up concerts at various locations in Northeast Ohio through Aug. 14. Many events are free, while featured performances cost $25-$50. Duo Amal show 2 p.m., July 24. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. DETAILS Eric Benet at Cain Park R&B artist Eric Benet’s career has spanned 25 years, encompassing eight albums and four Grammy nominations. Watch him perform hit singles like “Spend My Life With You,” “You’re The Only One,” “I Wanna Be Loved” and “Georgy Porgy” in Cleveland Heights. Tickets, $30-$53. 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights. 8 p.m., July 22. DETAILS Rescue Rock Off at Mentor Civic Amphitheater This 12th annual fundraiser benefitting the Lake Humane Society features local bands, food trucks plus an assortment of raffles and a 50/50 drawing. Expect live performances by Kevin Conaway, Dan McCoy & the Standing 8′s, Superbad, the Soul Men and Invincible. Tickets, $10-$45. 8600 Munson Road, Mentor. 4-9 p.m., July 23. DETAILS Ben Harper Ben Harper has never really minced words and that's clearly the case on his new album, the 11-track "Bloodline Maintenance. "Slavery/We need to talk about it/Black Lives Matter/'Cause history says we don't," he sings over a funky guitar on the lead single, "We Need To Talk About It." The new record sees Harper reflecting on the loss of his father and the personal nature of the subject matter led Harper to perform most of the album himself — playing guitar, bass, drums and percussion, including a plastic toy snare. "I knew the sounds I was hearing in my head were so unorthodox that I had to do most of it myself," he says. DETAILS Want more concert & music picks?
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