TOP PICKS ‘Elvis’ Baz Luhrmann's ("Moulin Rouge!," "The Great Gatsby") "Elvis" sizzles with the flashy style movie-goers have come to expect from the director. The centerpiece is an electrifying performance from Austin Butler as Presley that makes up for the shortcomings of Tom Hanks' polarizing turn as Presley's manager Col. Tom Parker. REVIEW Tri-C Jazz Festival The 43rd annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland returns to Playhouse Square for a weekend full of music, food and dancing. There are eight ticketed events highlighted by homecoming concerts by Clevelanders Joe Lovano and Sean Jones, plus performances by Anthony Hamilton, Cyrille Aimée and Eddie Palmieri. Live bands covering a variety of genres from jazz and gospel to funk and rock will perform at the free outdoor festival, which also features food trucks, street performers, cooking demos and kids activities. Concert tickets start at $22.50. Shows are scheduled for Music Hall at the Cleveland Public Auditorium and Mimi Ohio, Connor Palace and Allen theaters at Playhouse Square. June 23-25. DETAILS Larchmere Porchfest One of the area’s biggest street festivals takes place in one of Cleveland’s most eclectic neighborhoods with more than two dozen local bands local performing on front porches and at local hot spots. Performers include Moises Borges, Mo’ Mojo, Apostle Jones and more. Free. 2-10 p.m., June 25. DETAILS Cleveland Shakespeare Festival Cleveland’s version of Shakespeare in the Park kicks off its 25th season bringing the Bard’s greatest works to audiences across Northeast Ohio under the night sky. The first production, “Hamlet,” makes stops in Cleveland Heights, Bentleyville and Berea. Free. DETAILS - 7 p.m., June 24, Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park, 2843 Washington Blvd, Cleveland Heights
- 7 p.m., June 25, Bentleyville Community Park, 36020 Solon Road, Bentleyville
- 7 p.m., June 26, Coe Lake Park, 105 S. Rocky River Dr., Berea
Jackson Browne at MGM Northfield Park Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jackson Browne performs many of the songs that made him the quintessential singer-songwriter of the 1970s, from “Somebody’s Baby” and “These Days” to “Doctor My Eyes” and “Running On Empty.” Tickets start at $150. 10777 Northfield Rd., Northfield. 8 p.m., June 25. DETAILS |
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Guardians vs. Red Sox at Progressive Field The surging Guardians face off against Rafael Devers, Trevor Story and the rest of the Boston Red Sox for a three-game series. Promotions include Jose Ramirez T-shirt and Dollar Dog Night on Friday, Shane Bieber jersey giveaway and fireworks on Saturday night and Kids Fun Day on Sunday. Tickets start at $19. 2401 Ontario St, Cleveland. June 24-26. DETAILS “My Fair Lady” at KeyBank State Theatre
The Lincoln Center Theater Production’s revival of Lerner & Loewe’s beloved musical has earned rave reviews. The famous story, borrowed from “Pygmalion,” focuses on Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney commoner plucked from obscurity by linguistics professor Henry Higgins, who makes a bet he can turn her into a “proper lady.” Songs include Broadway classics like “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain” and “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly.” Tickets, $10-$110. 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Now through June 26. DETAILS 'Waitress' at Hanna Theatre The Broadway smash returns to Playhouse Square, this time in a more intimate setting at the Hanna Theatre. The musical tells the hopeful story of a struggling waitress looking to turn her life around through pie making and features a score by Grammy winner and Tony nominee Sara Bareilles. Tickets, $49-$109. 2067 E. 14th St, Cleveland. Now through June 26. DETAILS “The Fantasticks” at Near West Theatre Near West Theatre’s first-ever black box production is a retelling of this classic musical about neighboring fathers who trick their children into falling in love by building a wall to separate them and pretending to feud. The show features showtune standards like “Try To Remember” and “They Were You.” Tickets, $12-$15 or pay what you can. 6702 Detroit Ave, Cleveland. June 24-26. DETAILS Chardon Love Fest Love is the theme of this open-air music festival returning to Chardon Square for the first time since 2019. Jah Messengers Reggae Band headlines the lineup of more than 20 bands performing everything from rock and bluegrass to alternative rock, hip hop and more. A wide variety of vendors will be on hand offering home goods, art, food items and more. 100 Short Court, Chardon. Noon-10 p.m., June 25. DETAILS Edgewater Neighbor Fest This fun event spotlights the best the Edgewater Neighborhood has to offer with musical performances, games and other entertainment. The main stage features performances by seven-year-old DJ Lily Jade, Refresh Collective, Jacks Jazz band, Showout Line Dancing and a drag show finale. Twist Street Bar will be serving specialty cocktails and guests can also peruse the festival’s LBGTQ+ hub, resource fair, kids corner and vendors market. Free. Clifton Blvd. between W. 115th St. and W. 117th St., Cleveland. Noon-6 p.m., June 26. DETAILS Ohio Scottish Games and Celtic Festival Returning to the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds after a two-year hiatus, this event emulates the traditional dance, music and athletics of the ancient highland games. The schedule includes Ohio’s Strongest Celt competition, Calling of the Clans, Parade of Competitors and a kilted mile run, along with music workshops, genealogy sessions, whisky tasting and axe throwing, plus harp, fiddle, bagpipe, pipe-band and Highland-dance competitions. There will also be plenty of food and live bands. Tickets, $8-$20. 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights. June 24-25. DETAILS St. Demetrios Greek Festival Feast on your favorite Greek foods like Moussaka, Pastitsio, Souvlaki and Baklava with in-person dining or drive-thru options available. The festival also offers live music, dance performances and specialty vendors. Free admission. 22909 Center Ridge Rd., Rocky River. June 23-26. DETAILS Lorain International Festival and Bazaar Celebrate the many different cultures of the world at Black River Landing with live performances, ethnic cuisine, shopping and fun for the kids. The 54th edition of the event includes concerts by Rumors, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, and Evil Ways performing the music of Santana. Admission, $3. 421 Black River Landing, Lorain. June 24-26. DETAILS Brecksville Home Days Carnival rides, fair food, live entertainment and kids activities highlight this annual community festival held at the Brecksville Town Square. There’s also a fun walk, dog jog, 5K race, plus pancake breakfasts, trivia games and a fireworks finale. Free. Rt. 82 at Brecksville Road. June 24-26. DETAILS Mayfield Heights Unity Days Enjoy carnival food, live music and a kids zone with giant inflatables and interactive games at this annual celebration at Mayfield Heights City Park. Expect performances from Tricky Dick & the Cover-Ups, Sozzle and Vinyl Arcade, plus fireworks on Saturday night and a parade on Sunday afternoon. Free. 789 Mayfield Ridge Road, Mayfield Heights. June 24-26. DETAILS Columbia Homecoming Festival This community event celebrates its 70th year with a parade, live bands, cornhole competition, fair food, animal shows, inflatables, kids activities and more at Columbia Township Park. The festival concludes with fireworks on Saturday night. Free. 25540 Royalton Road, Columbia Station. June 23-25. DETAILS The Beatles: Get Back to Let It Be
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s newest 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 Joey Morona has your guide. READ MORE |
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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. More than 20 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 Cheese tasting set at Marchant Manor Cheese Shop Dr. Kandice Marchant will guide a tasting of cheese, techniques, aging process and more at her shop in Cleveland Heights. It’s $40 and comes with an assortment of nibbles and wine. The tasting is 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 25. Marchant Manor Cheese Shop is at 2211 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. DETAILS Bright Side open in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood Looking for a new place, a refreshing change of pace? The folks who brought us Market Garden Brewery are behind Bright Side directly across the street. The cocktail bar-restaurant is a cool space with sleek design that takes advantage of natural light. Hours: 5 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Wednesday to Sunday. It’s at 1948 W. 25th St., Cleveland. DETAILS |
TV & MOVIES ‘Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness’ Multiverses are all the rage. Following its theatrical release in May, "Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness" arrives this week on Disney+. In it, Benedict Cumberbatch returns to the mystic-arts Marvel character and reckons with some of the fallout from recent developments in the MCU, particularly in regard to Elizbeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff. Directed by Sam Raimi, the movie bears some of the comic horror trademarks of the "Evil Dead" filmmaker. In her review, AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr said all the plot juggling "feels a little bit like wheel spinning." DETAILS ‘The Man From Toronto’ In another universe, "The Man From Toronto" would have been released in theaters by Sony Pictures. But the action comedy starring Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson, was instead postponed during the pandemic and sold to Netflix, where it will debut Friday. Patrick Hughes, who helmed "The Hitman's Bodyguard," directs the buddy comedy with Hart as a regular guy brought into Harrelson's hitman's life when they're mistakenly booked at the same Airbnb. DETAILS ‘RRR’ If you haven't caught it yet, "RRR," very possibly the movie of the summer, is streaming on Netflix where the international sensation is regularly ranking among the streamer's most-watched films. The Indian blockbuster, directed by S. S. Rajamouli, is a Telugu-language three-hour spectacle set in 1920s colonial India about a pair of revolutionaries (played by Ram Charan and N. T. Rama Rao Jr.) who team up on an outlandish rescue mission with some truly eye-popping action sequences. As viewers are learning, the giddy, extravagant heights of "RRR" wildly surpass the brio of most Hollywood fare. DETAILS ‘Gordita Chronicles’ In "Gordita Chronicles," the pursuit of the American dream isn't all that dreamy for a youngster uprooted from Santo Domingo by her father's job transfer to 1980s Miami. The 10-episode, coming-of-age comedy, which debuts in full this week on HBO Max, stars Olivia Goncalves as Cucu "Gordita" Castelli, with Juan Javier Cardenas and Diana Maria Riva as her parents and Savannah Nicole Ruiz as her status-conscious big sis. Eva Longoria directed the pilot episode and is an executive producer for the series. DETAILS Daytime Emmys and BET honors The so-called awards season is endless, as the Daytime Emmys and BET honors are here to attest. Nominees for the Daytime Emmy Awards, airing Friday on CBS, include dramas "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "Days of Our Lives." The ceremony's hosts are Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner of "Entertainment Tonight," with Tamron Hall, Natalie Morales and Jerry O'Connell among the presenters. The top nominees for the BET Awards 2022 (Sunday, June 26) include Doja Cat, Ari Lennox and Drake. Taraji P. Henson will host the ceremony honoring Black achievement in music, TV, film and sports, with Sean "Diddy" Combs to receive a lifetime achievement award. |
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Soccer Mommy The coolest new name in rock is back when Soccer Mommy releases "Sometimes, Forever," an album with weirdness and awesomeness and weird awesomeness. Sophie Allison, the principal songwriter, has joined forces with producer Daniel Lopatin of Oneohtrix Point Never for a breakout album, with layered textured stuff in every track. "Shotgun," the lead single, is a propulsive, brilliant love song to a partner who only keeps cold beer and ice cream on hand. "The only things we really need," she sings. Cheers to that. DETAILS French Montana French Montana celebrates his sixth studio album, Montega. His first single "Alcatraz" namechecks J. Lo, Kay Flock, Joe Rogan, Dr. Dre, James Harden, Nelly, DaBaby, Steve Jobs and Yo Gotti. French Montana's last studio album, "They Got Amnesia," peaked at No. 23 on the Billboard US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart and No. 59 on the US Billboard 200 chart. French Montana will hope to better that this time, riding the new singles "Drive By" featuring Baby Face Ray, and "Blue Chills," with the line: "The version of me in your mind is not my responsibility." DETAILS Luke Combs Country star Luke Combs will release his his new album, "Growin' Up," on Friday, kicked off by the regretful, mid-tempo lament "Tomorrow Me," about a lover the next morning a tad worried about what happens tonight. Produced by Combs, Chip Matthews and Jonathan Singleton, "Growin' Up" is Combs' third studio album following 2019's "What You See is What You Get" and "This One's For You." The new record consists of 12 songs, including Combs' current single, "Doin' This," a sweet ode to musicians who don't do it for fame or fortune. DETAILS Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Experience the music of Taylor Swift as you’ve never before as the Listeso String Quartet performs a collection of the pop icon’s greatest hits under candlelight inside the historic Maltz Performing Arts Center. Favorites like “Shake It Off,” “Cardigan,” “Blank Space,” “All Too Well” and “Love Story” are given the classical treatment in this memorable show. Tickets, $30-$55. 1855 Ansel Rd., Cleveland 6:30 & 9:30 p.m., June 24. DETAILS Vanity Crash at Bop Stop Cleveland-based Glam rock band Vanity Crash celebrates the release of its sixth album with a concert and Q&A. The group will perform all-new songs, talk about the inspiration and production of the upcoming recording and debut some new merch. Tickets, $15. 2920 Detroit Ave, Cleveland. 8 p.m., June 25. DETAILS Fuzz Aldrin at Grog Shop Fresh off the release of their new single “Hold On To Me Now”, Cleveland-based rockers Fuzz Aldrin headlines the Grog Shop on a bill that also includes Tastefull, the Brakes and the Buffalo Ryders. Tickets, $10. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. 8 p.m., June 25. DETAILS Want more concert & music picks?
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