GET OUT everything you should do this week THU
06/17
TUE
The Choir of Man
State of Cleveland Music Scene
With most of the Broadway touring shows still on pause because of the pandemic, The Choir of Man represents the sole performance taking place at Playhouse Square this month. A press release promises the show is both a party and concert: “It’s a pint-filled good time set in a working pub that combines hairraising harmonies, high-energy dance, and live Percussion with footstomping choreography.” Tonight’s show takes place at 7:30 in the Mimi Ohio Theatre. The run extends to July 11. Check the Playhouse Square website for additional showtimes and ticket prices. 1511 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Local music industry experts will be at the Beachland tonight for the inaugural State of Cleveland Music Scene summit meeting. The event takes place from 6 to 8, and admission is free, but registration through the Beachland website is required. Expect to hear about how to be involved and stay involved with the local music scene at this networking event. 15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
WED
Local rapper/promoter Dirty Jones and Scene’s own Manny Wallace host Shit Show Karaoke, a weekly event at the B-Side Liquor Lounge wherein patrons choose from “an unlimited selection of jams from hip-hop to hard rock,” and are encouraged to “be as bad as you want.” Fueled by drink and shot specials, it all goes down tonight at 10 p.m. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs.
78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk
Tonight, the Third Friday Art Walk returns to the cavernous 78th Street Studios. More than 50 studios and galleries will participate in this popular indoor art walk; be sure to check out spots like the Derek Hess Gallery, Tregoning & Company and Hilary Gent Studio. Look for food trucks out front and live music on the first floor. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. 1300 West 78th St., 78thstreetstudios.com.
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THU
An Arts Filled Juneteenth
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06/24
Shane Gillis
06/19
As part of African-American Music Appreciation Month, Western Reserve Historical Society presents an Arts-Filled Juneteenth Celebration today from noon to 4 p.m. As part of the festivities, pianist Daniel Spearman will perform from noon to 12:45 p.m. at the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum rotunda, the Passione Quartet will perform from 2 to 2:45 p.m. at the Music Settlement, Helen Turner-Thompson, Mark Thompson and, The Helen Turner-Thompson Gospel Music Ensemble will perform from 3 to 3:45 p.m. at the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum rotunda. Consult the WRHS website for more info. 10825 East Blvd., 216-721-5722, wrhs.org.
06/23
Shit Show Karaoke
06/18
FRI
06/22
Comedian Shane Gillis brings the laughter to to Hilarities. See: Thursday, June 24. Photo: AGI ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA & MANAGEMENT
SUN Reggae Sundays
06/20 MON
This special Reggae Sunday Happy Hour Concert series is a summertime tradition at the Music Box Supper Club The indoor/outdoor concert series will take place rain or shine with live music from 4 to 7 p.m. Music Box will also offer food and drink specials exclusive to the series. Reggae Sundays continue through Sept. 5. 1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
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Movie Mondays
06/21
Every Monday, Cleveland Cinemas hosts $5 Movie Mondays, where film fans can catch up on the latest Hollywood flicks for significantly reduced prices. Bring your friends and family and make Movie Mondays a weekly tradition — many theaters even offer discounted concession stand items. Participating theaters include Apollo Theatre, Cedar Lee Theatre and Chagrin Cinemas. Additional charges apply for 3-D movies. clevelandcinemas.com.
Named an “up-next” comic at Comedy Central’s 2019 Clusterfest in San Francisco and a “new face” at Just For Laughs in Montreal, comedian Shane Gillis has started to receive some serious acclaim. Winner of Philly’s Funniest at Helium Comedy Club in 2016, Gillis regularly guests on and co-hosts Sirius XM and Comedy Central Radio’s The Bonfire. He’s also one half of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast. Gillis, who has a very funny bit called “Why White People Like Country Music,” performs tonight at 7 at Hilarities, where he has shows scheduled through Saturday. Consult the Hilarities website for ticket prices and showtimes. 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.
FRI Byron Bowers
06/25
A stand-up comedian and actor who’s toured nationally with Dave
