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THU 06/17
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The Choir of Man
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.
FRI 06/18
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.
SAT 06/19
An Arts Filled Juneteenth
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.
Comedian Shane Gillis brings the laughter to to Hilarities. See: Thursday, June 24. Photo: AGI ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA & MANAGEMENT
SUN 06/20
Reggae Sundays
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.
MON 06/21
Movie Mondays
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.
TUE 06/22
State of Cleveland Music Scene
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 06/23
Shit Show Karaoke
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.
THU 06/24
Shane Gillis
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 06/25
Byron Bowers
Chappelle and Hannibal Buress, Byron Bowers was also featured as a New Face at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. He plays a recurring character on Lena Waithe’s Showtime series drama The Chi and also had a role in Shia Labeouf’s award winning film, Honey Boy. He performs tonight at 7 at the Improv, where he has shows scheduled through Sunday. Check the Improv website for ticket prices and showtimes. 1148 Main Ave., 216-696-IMPROV, clevelandimprov.com.
SAT 06/26
Greg Murray Book Signing & City Dogs Fundraiser
Rescue-dog advocate and professional photographer Greg Murray has followed up on the fan favorite book Peanut Butter Dogs with Peanut Butter Puppies, portraits of rescued dogs captured in studio with colorful backgrounds and in delightfully amusing detail. Locally based Murray is an award-winning lifestyle, commercial, and portrait animal photographer. He is active in animal rescue and advocacy for pit bull-type dogs. He’ll sign copies of his new book today from 2 to 4 p.m. at Visible Voice Books in Tremont. In partnership with Terrestrial Brewing, a portion of beer sales and book sales will be donated to Friends of City Dogs Cleveland, providing financial assistance for the animals at Cleveland Animal Care and Control, which includes daily enrichment opportunities, medical care and supporting the City Dogs adoption and volunteer programs. The event will take place outdoors on the Visible Voice patio but will move indoors in case of rain. 2258 Professor Ave., 216-961-0084, visiblevoicebooks.com.
SUN 06/27
African American Soul Dancing and Book Signing Featuring Frank R. Ross & Friends
This Black Music Month event will showcase the marriage between movement and music in Black history and culture, especially as it relates to dance in the 20th and 21st centuries. The presentation will include accomplished dancers from Baltimore, Cleveland, Detroit, and Chicago as couples will demonstrate dances and performances based on Frank R. Ross’s Soul Dancing: The Essential African American Cultural Dance. After the dance demonstrations, Ross will facilitate a Q & A session about the book and talk about offer suggestions for incorporating African-American dance into academic programs. An Ohio native, Ross graduated from Cleveland’s John Adams High School. A dancer, choreographer and retired physical education teacher and guidance counselor, Ross is the creator of the Grand March, the National African-American Folk Dance. He is also the best-selling author of The Grand March – The Spirit of African-Americans from Publish America and Soul Dancing. The Essential African-American Cultural Dance Book. The event takes place from noon to 2 p.m. at Western Reserve Historical Society. It’s free with paid museum admission. 10825 East Blvd., 216-721-5722, wrhs.org.
MON 06/28
Indians vs. Detroit Tigers
The Indians get a break this week as the Detroit Tigers, a team in the midst of rebuilding, come to town. The Tigers own one of baseball’s worst records and simply don’t have the talent this year to compete against division rivals like the Indians. Tonight’s first pitch is at 7:10 at Progressive Field, and the contest marks the start of a threegame series. 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, clevelandindians.com.
TUE 06/29
Open Turntable Tuesday
Tonight from 6 to 9, the Winchester hosts its weekly Open Turntable Tuesday. Jason Gokorsch will book guest DJs and offer slots to people who want to bring their own vinyl and spin their favorite songs or deep tracks. First time DJs are encouraged, and equipment is provided. Patrons can also bring records for the night’s DJ to add to their set. Sign up on Northeast Ohio Vinyl Club’s Facebook page. (Niesel) 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-600-5338, facebook.com/ TheWinchesterMusicTavern.
