Justin Timberlake in concert, Asia n Lantern Festival, Garden Bros Nuc lear Circus, ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Ax el F’ on Netflix, Shark Week & more

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Justin Timberlake: Forget Tomorrow World Tour

J.T. had fallen off the radar for a few years after his impressive run of hits. The former NSYNC member is on the road for the first time in five years behind his sixth album, “Everything I Thought It Was,” and it’s lead single “Selfish,” released in March. His tour appears to be going strong despite the distraction of his recent drunken driving arrest in the Hamptons. Sold out, but tickets are available on the secondary market. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland. 7:30 p.m., July 7. DETAILS

The Cleveland Orchestra: Rhapsody in Blue

Featuring a fresh take on the Gershwin classic by acclaimed musician Béla Fleck. Night also includes works by Bernstein, Barber and Still. Tickets start at $25. Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m., July 6. DETAILS

Akron’s Rib White & Blue Festival

Enjoy live music, ribs, drinks, festival foods and more. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Saturday night. Admission free. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., now through July 6. DETAILS

Asian Lantern Festival

The Asian Lantern Festival returns this weekend at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The attractions include a 50-foot-tall pagoda, walk-through tunnels, and immersive themed areas, including Crystal World and the Blooming Gardens. Live acrobatic performances will be featured every hour and culturally inspired food will be available. Tickets start at $21 in advance (members) or $24 in advance for nonmembers. Through August 25. 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland. DETAILS

Guardians vs. Giants

After finishing up a series with the White Sox on Thursday afternoon, The first-place Guardians get ready for a three-game series against San Francisco. Fans get free shirts and fireworks on Friday. On Saturday, it’s Triston McKenzie bobblehead day. Kids Fun Day is on Sunday. Tickets start at $15. Progressive Field, Cleveland. 7:10 p.m., July 5; 4:10 p.m., July 6; 1:40 p.m., July 7. DETAILS

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus

Enjoy five rings of entertainment featuring dozens of performers from 22 countries under a climate-controlled tent. Additional attractions include concessions, a fun zone for kids, bouncy house, climbing wall, face painting and more. Tickets $35, $20 for children 3-13. Special family and VIP packages also available. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea. Through July 7. DETAILS

Great Lakes Medieval Faire

Enjoy family fun with a 13th-century twist. Head to the Shire of Avaloch for a day of food, rides, crafts, games, vendors, live entertainment and much more. Tickets $25, $5 children 12 and under. Weekend and season passes also available. 3033 State Route 534, Rock Creek. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekends, July 6 - August 1. DETAILS

Kaulig Companies Championship Pro-Am Day

The day before the Senior Players Championship tournament begins, enjoy a day on Akron Firestone’s South Course. Four amateurs will be paired with a pro with whom they’ll compete. Spectator tickets start at $10. Gates open 7a.m. Firestone Country Club, 452 East Warner Rd., Akron. July 10. DETAILS

“Back to the Future: The Musical”

The classic movie about a time-traveling teenager and his mad scientist friend is brought to the stage in a lavish Tony-nominated musical. The show is packed with nostalgia and laughs, not to mention a plutonium-powered DeLorean. Tickets start at $39. KeyBank State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Now through July 7. DETAILS

Lake County Captains vs. Dayton Dragons

Enjoy a trio of evening games this holiday weekend as the Captains host the Dragons. Thursday and Friday’s games feature post-game fireworks. Saturday’s game is Medieval Night and Bo Naylor bobblehead giveaway for the first 1,000 fans. Tickets $10-$22. Classic Auto Group Park, 35300 Vine St., Eastlake. 7 p.m., July 5-6. DETAILS

Free youth admission: Great Lakes Science Center

Kids ages 2-12 will receive free general admission to the Science Center where they can enjoy live science shows, hands-on exhibits and the new TapeScape exhibit. 601 Erieside Avenue, Cleveland. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., July 6. DETAILS

“Nunsense”

Porthouse Theatre presents an updated version of the comedy classic featuring new jokes, updated lyrics, a new song and more. Tickets start at $15. 3143 O’Neil Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. 8 p.m., July 5, 6, 9-13. 2 p.m., July 7 & 13. DETAILS

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

BAYarts summer concert series invites you to an evening with The Bard on the back lawn. Admission and parking are free. 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village. 7-9 p.m., July 7. DETAILS

Cleveland’s Forgotten Composer, Guitar Hero, and Abolitionist, Justin Holland

Second installment in the Classically Lake View chamber music series featuring members of The Cleveland Orchestra and Oberlin Conservatory senior Damian Goggans. Concert takes place at the Community Mausoleum. Tickets $35. Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland. 3 p.m., July 7. 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

“Korean Couture: Generations of Revolution”

This exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art looks at history and the transformative legacy of Korean fashion. Thirty garments plus accompanying ephemera are showcased. 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

Gingham Market in Lakewood to celebrate second anniversary

Gingham Market is celebrating its second anniversary in Lakewood with a Meet the Makers event. More than 20 local culinary partners will attend the party at 17000 Madison Avenue on July 11, with tickets on sale through July 7. Tickets start at $30. READ MORE

10th Annual Lebanese Food and Music Festival

Enjoy authentic Lebanese food & drink, live music and entertainment, belly dancing and much more. Free admission. 2300 W. Ridgewood Dr., Parma. Noon - 9 p.m., July 6. Noon - 7 p.m., July 7. DETAILS

THIS WEEK'S RESTAURANT PICKS

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Orange Village

Cooper’s Hawk Winery is an urban winery in Orange Village with an extensive, global selection of wines. Diners enter a spacious – and often busy -- tasting room where they can purchase a wine tasting to guide selections for dinner or taking home. Behind the tasting room is a dining room with a contemporary American menu that has influences from around the globe. Food is made from scratch and each dish has a suggested wine pairing. The wine club is almost irresistible and includes invitations to special dinners. DETAILS

DeCheco’s Pizzeria

You can’t have too many pizza places. DeCheco’s bills itself as the home of original white pizza in Akron since 1993. Its signature pizzas include BLT to Buffalo chicken. We recently had a “cheeselovers” pizza, which lived up to its truth-in-advertising description. It has three locations in Akron. READ MORE

The Pierogi Lady

While The Pierogi Lady might not have a brick-and-mortar storefront for customers to visit daily, the business is a popular vendor worth seeking out at Northeast Ohio events, restaurants and markets this summer. The Pierogi Lady is often a vendor at street festivals and public events. They sell different flavors of loaded pierogi, chicken paprikash, haluski (cabbage and spaetzle) and more comfortng dishes. Aside from the roaming stand, restaurants like The South Side, The Rowley Inn and Gunselman’s Tavern serve The Pierogi Lady’s handmade creations. Keep up with The Pierogi Lady’s whereabouts at facebook.com/thepierogilady DETAILS

Nervous Dog Coffee Bar

When you want a good cup of java, it’s nice to slow down and hit a spot, read a book, meet a pal or just relax. Nervous Dog Coffee Bar offers just that, with four locations – Beachwood, Montrose (Akron), West Akron and Stow. It’s a comfy place where you can settle in and not feel like you are being rushed out. And the menu has a range of offerings from quiche to sandwiches. READ MORE

TV & MOVIES

"Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F"

After nearly 30 years of fits and starts, the fourth Beverly Hills Cop movie is finally upon us. Eddie Murphy reprises his role as Axel Foley in "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," which debuted Wednesday on Netflix. Judge Reinhold and John Ashton also return but they get some fresh blood in a detective played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Captain (Kevin Bacon). Taylour Paige also joins the ensemble as Axel's daughter. The original "Beverly Hills Cop" which launched Murphy to stardom in 1984 is also streaming on Netflix now. DETAILS

“Shark Week”

Summer is for sharks. Discovery Channel's annual "Shark Week" kicks off on Sunday, July 7 with John Cena as host. The network has 21 hours of original programming to sink your teeth into, hosted by John Cena. "Shark Week" will also stream on Max. DETAILS

“Space Cadet”

Emma Roberts is "living her best Florida life" when she remembers her lifetime dream of being an astronaut in "Space Cadet." Unbeknownst to her, a friend ("Hacks" castmate Poppy Liu) embellishes her resume and she's accepted into a competitive NASA training program. It aspires to be a kind of "Legally Blonde" meets "Private Benjamin" (who wouldn't dream of such heights) and will be available to stream on Prime Video starting Thursday. DETAILS

“Bluey”

The beloved animated children's series "Bluey," about a family of dogs, rolls out super short episodes this summer between one and three-minutes long. The first seven minisodes began airing Wednesday on Disney+. A second batch of minisodes will be released later this year. DETAILS

"We Ride At Dawn”

Former reality star, Hannah Berner, who was a cast member on Bravo's "Summer House," is ready to debut her first comedy special. "We Ride At Dawn" drops Sunday, July 7 on Netflix. Berner is also the co-host of the popular podcast "Giggly Squad" with former "Summer House" cast member, Paige DeSorbo. DETAILS

Criterion Channel

The Criterion Channel continues to offer the best and most thoughtful movie libraries, thoughtfully curated and grouped into fun themes that refresh on the first of each month. This week brings a neo noir series ("Out of Sight," "L.A. Confidential," and two "Bad Lieutenants" among them), one on pop Shakespeare, including Baz Luhrmann's "Romeo + Juliet," with Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio, and Michael Almereyda's "Hamlet," with Ethan Hawke, and a selection of Nicolas Roeg films including the Donald Sutherland classic "Don't Look Now." The channel will also host the streaming premiere of the animated "Chicken For Linda!" DETAILS

MUSIC

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: Funtastic ‘24

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees hit Northeast Ohio with special guests The Vindys. 21-and-over only show. Tickets start at $82. MGM Northfield Park. 7:30 p.m., July 10. DETAILS

Third Eye Blind with Yellowcard – Summer Gods Tour 2024

The late ‘90s Bay area alt-pop rockers -- who gave the world “Semi-Charmed Life” and “How’s It Going to Be” -- haven’t released an album since 2021. But they are teaming up to tour with early aughts pop-punkers Yellowcard, whose last album of new material was “Yellowcard” released in 2016. Fortunately, both bands already have a string of fan favorites to play for fans, making the show a comfortable evening of hits. Arizona will open. Tickets start at $45.90. Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls. 6:30 p.m., July 5. DETAILS

Donny Osmond: Direct from Vegas

Musical legend takes a break from his Las Vegas residency at Harrah’s for a summer tour stop in Northeast Ohio. Tickets start at $60.50. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7:30 p.m., July 6. DETAILS

Rockin’ on the River

Northern Ohio’s longest-running outdoor summer concert series returns to Black River Landing. This Friday features the ABBA tribute band Dancing Queen with special guest Disco Inferno. Tickets $10. Kids 12 and under are free. 421 Black River Lane, Lorain. 6:15 p.m., July 5. DETAILS

Zach Bryan

On the 4th of July, country music star Zach Bryan released a new studio album, "The Great American Bar Scene." Little was know about it beforehand. There are 18 tracks — 17 songs and a poem — and it was previewed at bars around the U.S. and Canada before hitting streaming on Independence Day. (Listen, it would be foolish to expect a traditional rollout from the sometimes-irreverent musician, who just two years ago released a live album titled "All My Homies Hate Ticketmaster.") The album features "Purple Gas," a duet with the Canadian up-and-comer Noeline Hofmann, as well as "Pink Skies," a folksy tearjerker that AP recently named one of the songs of the summer. That song is an exemplar of Bryan's specific skillset — little more than an acoustic guitar, harmonica, and raspy, specific storytelling that reveals universal truths. "The kids are in town for a funeral," he sings. "So pack the car and dry your eyes." He's an expert at writing a novel in few words, so prepare to take notes. DETAILS

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