Parade the Circle, 'Bon Jovi Forever' at the Rock Hall, Art by the Falls, Foreigner/Styx at Blossom & more

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Parade the Circle and Circle Village

Visitors can experience interactive activities offered by the Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland History Center, and Cleveland Botanical Garden. Attendees can also enjoy culinary offerings from local vendors and groove to the beat of Latin City Soul Band live on stage. Participants and spectators are invited to explore the beauty of unity in diversity through imaginative costumes, towering puppets, floats, and intricately crafted masks. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. in Circle Village with fun continuing until 4 p.m. in Wade Oval. The parade kicks off at noon from the museum’s north entrance. Cleveland Museum of Art and Wade Oval, Cleveland. June 8. DETAILS

'Bon Jovi Forever'

A new, full-floor exhibition chronicling the band’s four-decade history will open to the public on the sixth level of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 8. The band will be present that day to partake in a Q&A session at the Foster Theater. It will simulcast to the Rock Hall’s Union Home Mortgage Plaza. Fans can gather “watch party”-style at 3:30 p.m. on the plaza to view the Q&A at no cost. 1100 Rock & Roll Blvd., Cleveland. DETAILS

Mix: All Out

The Cleveland Museum of Art’s popular party returns with a night of themed food, light displays, dancing, drag and more all in support of Pride Month. Event is 21+ only. See website for costume limitations and other details. Tickets $16, free for museum members. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. 6 - 10 p.m., June 7. DETAILS

The Hooley at Kamms Corners

Celebrating 15 years with local food, musical acts and much more. Enjoy booths with both vendors and artists, a pair of stages featuring live music, a dedicated family fun area and much more. Lorain Ave., Cleveland (between Rocky River Dr. and W. 168 St.) Noon - 8 p.m., June 8. DETAILS

Foreigner, Styx and John Waite

Freshly minted 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Foreigner are on what’s been billed as their farewell tour along with fellow ‘70s and ‘80s classic rock stalwarts Styx and John “Missing You” Waite. Wed, June 12. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. Tickets start at $41.30. DETAILS

Orville Peck: The Stampede Tour

The South African country star with the fringed mask brings his not-so-secret identity and music from his upcoming third album, “Stampede Vol. 1″, to Cleveland. Durand Jones and Debbii Dawson will open. 6 p.m. Tickets start at $29. Jacobs Pavilion, 2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland. 7 p.m., June 7. DETAILS

Art by the Falls

40th annual fine arts and crafts festival moves to a new location for 2024 and features more than 140 booths of artists and vendors. Festival also includes food trucks, live music, kids pavilion and much more. Admission is free. Cleveland Metroparks Polo Fields, Chagrin Falls. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., June 8. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., June 9. DETAILS

Crocker Park Block Party

Westlake’s biggest block party returns for its 4th year featuring games, exhibits, demonstrations, touch-a-truck opportunities and much more. Free. Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., June 9. DETAILS

‘Corvair: The American Porsche’

Whether you think of the Corvair as a design innovation or unloved stepchild, the vehicle turns 64 years old this year, and the Crawford Auto Museum at the Western Reserve Historical Society has a full-throttle exhibition called “Corvair: The American Porsche?” which examines the sporty sedan line’s brief history. The exhibition itself is a delightful time warp, chock full of history, well-executed displays and impeccable automotive design prowess. With seven different Corvair models on display at the museum located at 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, this could be your car enthusiast’s banner event for the year. READ MORE

“In the Heights”

Cleveland Play House brings Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first musical to life, an electrifying story of hope, heritage and love set in the predominately Latino neighborhood of Washington Heights. Tickets $25-$95. Allen Theatre, 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Now through June 9. DETAILS

Crushers vs. Aigles

The Lake Erie Crushers welcome the Trois-Rivières Aigles to town for a three-game weekend series. Friday is Star Wars Night and Saturday is Pride Night. Each game will be followed firework. Sunday afternoon’s game is Superhero Day. Kids can run the bases and get player autographs after the game. Crushers Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon. 7:05 p.m., June 7-8; 2:05 p.m., June 9. DETAILS

Today’s Bride Summer Wedding Show

Check out the latest wedding trends and enjoy live fashion shows as you find inspiration for your own special event. More than 80 vendors will be in attendance. Tickets are $12 online, $15 at the door. I-X Center, Cleveland. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., June 9. DETAILS

Ben Brainard

Comedian known for his sketch comedy series, “The Table,” takes the stage for one night this weekend. Tickets $25 - $35. Hanna Theatre, 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland. 8 p.m., June 9. DETAILS

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗲

The Tony and Drama Desk award-winning “Putnam County Spelling Bee” is coming to Cain Park. It tells the story of an eclectic group of middle-school spelling champions. The show is performed without an intermission and is rated “PG-13″ Tickets $25 to $35. 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights. 7 p.m., June 6 – 8. 2 p.m., June 9. DETAILS

Polymer Palooza

Free community event designed to educated families on the role polymers play in our everyday lives. Day features demonstrations, hands-on experiments, interactive exhibits and more. Akron Children’s Museum, 216 S. Main St., Akron. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., June 8. DETAILS

‘The Little Mermaid’

11th All-City Musical featuring a cast made up of Akron’s best high school talents performing all your favorite Disney tunes. Tickets $15-$30. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m., June 7; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., June 8; 2 p.m., June 9. DETAILS

‘Footloose: The Musical’

Based on the screenplay of the iconic ‘80s film starring Kevin Bacon, get on your feet and dance to some of your favorite songs from the decade. This performance is rated PG-13. Tickets are $27 for adults, $25 for students and seniors and $15 for children 10 and under. Corning Auditorium, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby. 7:30 p.m., June 7 & 8. 2:30 p.m., June 9. DETAILS

‘School of Rock: The Musical’

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s two-act show based on the movie features wannabe rock star Dewey Finn who tries to earn a little extra cash by posing as a teacher at a prestigious school. Tickets $22, $17 for students and seniors. Cassidy Theatre, 6200 Pearl Rd., Parma Heights. 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Now through June 23. DETAILS

‘A Doll’s House, Part 2′

‘A Doll’s House, Part 2″ is a contemporary “sequel” to Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 play “A Doll’s House.” It picks up 15 years after Nora Helmer left her stifling domestic life, and adds a contemporary take on many of the same issues. Tickets $38 (adults), $34 (for seniors 65 and older) and $17 for students with valid ID, and $12 for children 12 and under. Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. 7 p.m., June 7 & 8. 2:30 p.m., June 9. DETAILS

‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’

The small, community theater will keep you entertained with this romantic farce. $21 regular, $17 senior, student, military. Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls. Through June 15. DETAILS

“Korean Couture: Generations of Revolution”

“Korean Couture: Generations of Revolution”at the Cleveland Museum of Art looks at history and the transformative legacy of Korean fashion. The exhibit includes 30 garments plus accompanying ephemera. These range from excavated 17th-century aristocratic garments to contemporary Korean couture by leading and emerging designers. Free. Through Oct. 13. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. DETAILS

“Africa & Byzantium” at Cleveland Museum of Art

CMA’s flagship spring exhibition features more than 160 works, tracing the influence of Christianity through the rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire and the expansion of Islam starting in the fourth century. Tickets $12-$15. Free for members. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Now through July 21. DETAILS

Monet in Focus

This special exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art showcases five exquisite paintings by French Impressionist Claude Monet created during the tail end of his career, including three works on loan from the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris. Free. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Now through Aug. 11. DETAILS

FOOD & DRINK

LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants and bars to celebrate Pride
In honor of Pride month, we compiled a list of 11 great LGBTQ+-owned bars and restaurants in Northeast Ohio. We also shout out a few proud ally-owned venues that host several Pride events and support the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Cleveland year-round. READ MORE

Akron Zoo’s Brew at the Zoo is this weekend

The next Brew at the Zoo at Akron Zoo is coming up Saturday, June 8. The tasting is themed “island vibes” and will feature breweries, wineries, food trucks and more. It includes tortoise walk, keeper talk, music and more. READ MORE

Rosewood Grill highlights Bardstown Bourbon Co. in dinner

Rosewood Grill, 16740 Royalton Road, Strongsville, has scheduled a dinner featuring Bardstown Bourbon Co. of Kentucky. The dinner is 6 p.m. Monday, June 10. The distillery is in Bardstown, which is located 40 miles south of Louisville and about 60 miles west of Lexington, was built in 2016. READ MORE

West Side Market vendors featured in Great Lakes Brewing Co. Dinner

Great Lakes Brewing Co. is featuring West Side Market vendors in a five-course brewmaster’s dinner. The dinner – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 - will take place on Market Avenue in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood. Ingredients in the dishes will come from the market’s vendors, and beer pairings will accompany the courses. In case of inclement weather, the dinner will be in the brewery’s tasting room. READ MORE

WEEKLY RESTAURANT PICKS

Wild Mango, Crocker Park

The entrance to Wild Mango at Crocker Park feels more like a spa than a restaurant. The elegance carries over to the dining room. The menu pulls inspiration from Asian, European, and South American cuisines. Entrees include an artfully presented five-spice duck breast, a generous serving of Romano shrimp, loaded bouillabaisse and more. Shoppers looking to refuel and dinners wanting to relax will find the restaurant open for lunch and dinner. Wild Mango is at 139 Crocker Park Blvd, Westlake. MORE

Ninja City

Cleveland has a disappointing lack of bao buns. It’s the fluffy, Asian-inspired version of a taco that’s made for dumpling lovers. Ninja City, with locations in Van Aken and Gordon Square, luckily remains a reliable staple for savory steamed bao buns. The buns come with a choice of barbecue pulled pork, chicken, tofu, shrimp or steak and are topped with fresh vegetables, crunchy pickles and spicy sauces. It’s the ultimate handheld bite that makes for the ultimate comfort food on the go, and Ninja City’s variations never miss. Ninja City has two locations at 6706 Detroit Avenue in Cleveland and 3411 Tuttle Road in Shaker Heights. DETAILS

Ray’s Pub

Ray's Pub is a comfortable place to relax and have a beer (choose from a nice selection of taps) or a drink. The casual laid-back bar is in the Highland Square neighborhood of Akron. It’s at 801 W. Market St., and close to Mustard Seed Market and Cafe, the Highland Theatre, an ice cream shop and assorted other watering holes. READ MORE

23 great waterfront patios in Greater Cleveland

Several Northeast Ohio restaurants and bars have incorporated waterfront patios for dining and drinking. Folks can relax and reconnect over a great meal with a rivaling view of the lake, rivers and even waterfalls. We put together 23 Greater Cleveland bars and restaurants with waterfront patios to check out this summer. READ MORE

15 rooftop patios at bars and restaurants to enjoy in Greater Cleveland

For those of us who can’t resist going out for a bite and a drink, bars and restaurants with rooftop patios are staple stops in the summer. We rounded up 15 rooftop patios at bars and restaurants to enjoy in Greater Cleveland this summer. This list can serve as a checklist for those looking to explore all of them before the end of the year. READ MORE

TV & MOVIES

‘Hit Man’

Hit Man" is finally hitting Netflix. A charming and fun action-comedy-romance that's based on a "somewhat true story," "Hit Man" stars Glen Powell as a mild-mannered philosophy professor whose life takes a wild turn when he starts doing undercover work for the police as a fake hit man. It's all costumes and fun and convictions until he meets the beautiful Madison ("Andor's" Adria Arjona) and starts living a double life. Richard Linklater directed the film, which he co-wrote with Powell. A sensation at the fall film festivals, "Hit Man" was picked up by Netflix which seems like a good home for this, shielding it from any "box office disappointment" narratives. DETAILS

'Bad Boys: Ride or Die'

Will Smith, in the first major movie he’s made since slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars (”Emancipation had already been filmed by then), reunites with Martin Lawrence for the fourth installment in the “Bad Boys” franchise, which started in 1995. REVIEW

‘AM I OK?’

Over on Max, Dakota Johnson plays a woman questioning her sexuality in "AM I OK?," which begins streaming on Thursday. Johnson's company TeaTime Pictures helped produce the film directed by Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne and co-starring Sonoya Mizuno. Around the film's premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2022, Johnson spoke to the AP about what drew her to the project. "There were a few things that I loved, but I think it was the idea of a woman in her 30s still figuring out who she is," Johnson said. "I loved the idea of somebody being afraid of their sexuality and the truth of it. And then the female friendship aspect: I liked that sort of more intense subject matter was infused in a sort of buddy comedy." DETAILS

‘Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color’ and ‘The Real Red Tails’

The National World War II Museum says Black men and women served in every branch of the armed services during World War II, yet their stories are largely untold. Two new documentaries debut this week on National Geographic that highlight their service. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" is executive produced and narrated by Idris Elba. "The Real Red Tails," narrated by Sheryl Lee Ralph, recaps the discovery of a WWII-era Tuskegee airmen plane in Lake Huron, Michigan. Both stream next day on Hulu and Disney+. DETAILS

‘Below Deck Mediterranean ‘

A ninth season of "Below Deck Mediterranean" sailed onto Bravo on Monday with a 75-minute premiere episode. Aboard a luxury charter yacht led by Capt. Sandy Yawn and her chief steward, Aisha Scott, cameras catch the crew's conflicts with each other while they also cater to their guests. The show streams on Peacock. DETAILS

‘Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup’

Since her release from prison in late December for conspiring to kill her abusive mother, Gypsy Rose Blanchard has remained in the public eye. She's walked red carpets, been the topic of tabloid gossip and even met Kim Kardashian. Lifetime cameras have followed Rose as she acclimates to freedom in a new docuseries, "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup" debuted Monday. DETAILS

‘Clipped’

In a new FX limited series called "Clipped," Ed O'Neill ("Modern Family", "Married with Children") plays former Clippers team owner, Donald Sterling, who was recorded making racist comments that were leaked to TMZ. It led to Sterling stepping down as owner of the Clippers and to being banned for life by the NBA. "Clipped" also stars Laurence Fishburne as Doc Rivers and Jacki Weaver as Sterling's wife, Shelly. The series is based on an ESPN 30-for-30 podcast called "The Sterling Affairs." "Clipped" debuted Tuesday on Hulu. DETAILS

‘Becoming Karl Lagerfeld’

Daniel Brühl is already getting positive reviews from critics for his portrayal of late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld in a new six-part series for Hulu premiering Friday, June 7. "Becoming Karl Lagerfeld" focuses on Lagerfeld's rise in the fashion world as designers of Chloé and Fendi. The series also doesn't shy away from Lagerfeld's complex legacy because besides his contributions to fashion, he also made contentious remarks around the #MeToo movement, same sex marriages and plus-size models. DETAILS

‘Stanley Pup’

The NHL has its answer to the Puppy Bowl with its first Stanley Pup game airing on the NHL Network. The Stanley Pup will feature rescue dogs representing the 32 NHL teams. The 16 dogs representing the teams that are playing in the hockey playoffs will compete for the Stanley Pup. The "Stanley Pup" will air in the U.S. on Friday, June 7 at 8 p.m. ET on NHL Network and ESPN+ and on Sportsnet in Canada on Saturday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. DETAILS

‘Queenie’

Candice Carty-Williams has adapted her popular 2019 novel "Queenie" for television. It follows Queenie Jenkins, a Jamaican Brit living in South London recovering from a bad breakup and trying to navigate her mid-twenties. The show stars Dionne Brown as Queenie along with British R&B musician Bellah, Samuel Adewunmi, Michelle Greenidge and Joseph Marcell. "Queenie" premieres Friday, June 7 on Hulu. DETAILS

MUSIC

Tems

Before she even released her debut album – "Born in the Wild," which releases Friday, June 7 — Nigerian singer Tems won a Grammy. (That was for her contributions to the Future track "WAIT FOR U," which also featured Drake.) She's been nominated for an Oscar, having co-wrote "Lift Me Up" from "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," as performed by Rihanna. And she co-wrote "Move" from Beyoncé's "Renaissance." The accolades are many — and on "Born in the Wild," deserved. The R&B, pop, and Afrobeats performer marries all of her influences here, starting with the lead single and love letter to Lagos, "Love Me JeJe." DETAILS

Charli XCX

In 2024, the avant-garde pop performer Charli XCX is returning to the raves of her youth. It's a funny statement to make about a 31-year-old super producer/songwriter/hitmaker, but it's the truth. "Brat," her fourth full-length release, amplifies Charli XCX's Y2K-era obsessions, like on the single "Von Dutch," with its early-aughts references and showboating filtered through futuristic PC Music-style production, or her contemporary IT girl anthem "360." (A choice lyric from the chorus: "I'm everywhere/I'm so Julia," she sings, a reference to model/actor/memoirist Julia Fox.) Turn it up, smell the smoke machine, feel the sweat. DETAILS

Carly Pearce

On Friday, June 7, one of the most exciting voices in contemporary country music, Carly Pearce, will deliver a new album, "Hummingbird." It is her first since 2021's "29: Written in Stone," a continuation of her EP "29," which chronicled her divorce from singer-songwriter Michael Ray. That's important to note, because it gives additional context to this release: Still concerned with grief and loss, but now energized by a new sense of autonomy and hope, Pearce's songwriting is as sharp as ever. The title track is deeply felt bluegrass; "fault line" recalls '70s country a la Tammy Wynette and George Jones. She also co-produced the album with collaborators Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne. DETAILS

Jacob Collier: Djesse Vol. 4 North America Tour

Jacob Collier: Djesse Vol. 4 North America Tour

The wildly popular YouTuber and multi-talented musician returns to Jacobs Pavilion with songs from volume four of his Djesse project, featuring Brandi Carlile, Shawn Mendes, Kirk Franklin, John Legend, John Mayer, and others. Tickets start at $39.50. 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12. Jacobs Pavilion, 2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland. DETAILS

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Rockin’ on the River

Northern Ohio’s longest-running outdoor summer concert series returns to Black River Landing. This Friday features Forever Seger tribute band with special guest Invincible, Ohio’s premiere Pat Benatar tribute group. Tickets $10. Kids 12 and under are free. 421 Black River Lane, Lorain. 6:15 p.m., June 7. DETAILS

"Let the Canary Sing"

There is no shortage of great music documentaries flooding Paramount+, and on Tuesday, another was added to the list. "Let the Canary Sing" is a feature-length doc on Cyndi Lauper, exploring her rise to fame, her political activism, and most crucially of all, her hits. Because "Time After Time," "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" "All Through the Night." DETAILS

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