THU 07/03
A Salute to America
The Blossom Festival Band plays at this special patriotic concert that’s an annual tradition. Michelle Rakers conducts, and the concert will conclude with fireworks. It begins at 8 tonight and tomorrow night at Blossom.
1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
Boston Mills Artfest
This nationally recognized fine art and fine craft show features more than 300 different exhibiting artists and their work. The Boston Mills Artfest consists of two separate shows held on two consecutive weekends. A festive Preview Party kicks off each weekend of the Boston Mills Artfest. Tonight’s Preview Party features fine wines, craft beers and hors d’oeuvres. It’s the first opportunity to view and purchase the weekend’s artwork.
7100 Riverview Rd., Peninsula, 800-875-4241, bmbw.com/boston_mills_artfest.html.
Cuda Brothers
The locally based prog rock group that includes Tony and Chris Cuda performs tonight at 7:30 at the Beachland Tavern. Guitar wiz Brian Henke opens.
15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com.
Hamilton
With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, the Broadway hit returns to the State Theatre. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30, and the play runs through July 6.
1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
Maddy Smith
This comedian who’s opened for the likes of Bert Kreischer and Theo Von is also a cast member on MTV’s Wild N Out. She performs at 7 tonight and tomorrow night at Hilarities.
2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.
The Trouble Notes
This world folk fusion act has performed in more than 35 countries and has performed live on national television in the U.S., Japan, Brazil and Europe. It performs tonight at 8 at Negative Space Gallery.
1541 East 38th St., 216-470-6092, facebook.com/Thinknegativespace/.
FRI 07/04
2025 Fourth of July Fireworks
As part of a Fourth of July celebration, at 7 p.m., the Lakewood Project, Lakewood High School’s Youth Rock Orchestra, will perform at the Bandstand at Lakewood Park. Then, the city of Lakewood will launch fireworks at approximately 9:45 p.m. Admission is free.
14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood, lakewoodoh.gov.
Grindstone Festival
Berea’s signature Fourth of July festival kicks off at 11 a.m. with a parade. There will also be food trucks, live music and paddleboat rides. It concludes with fireworks. Admission is free.
E. Bridge St. and S. Rocky River Dr., Berea, 440-891-1102, cityofberea.org.
Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers
The Guardians got the better of the Detroit Tigers when the two teams met in May for the first time this season. Expect this three-game series to be another battle between the division rivals. Fireworks follow tonight’s game, and it’s Dollar Dog Night as well. First pitch is at 7:10. The series concludes on Sunday.
2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb.com/guardians.
Light Up the Lake
This free Fourth of July celebration will begin at dusk over Lake Erie from the Port of Cleveland. Organizers suggest viewing from Settlers Landing, Flats East Bank, Superior Viaduct, Voinovich Bicentennial Park, Kirtland Park, Gordon Park, Edgewater Park, Whiskey Island and other parks throughout the city. The fireworks will last about 20 minutes.
Voinovich Park, end of E. 9th St., clevelandohio.gov.
The Music of the Michael Stanley Band by In the Heartland
The Music Box offers great views of Cleveland’s fireworks show, and the club celebrates the holiday tonight with a concert by In the Heartland, a group that covers music by the late Michael Stanley. The concert will conclude at the time that the fireworks will begin. Doors open at 5 p.m.
1148 Main Avenue, 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com/.
SAT 07/05
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Under the direction of Brett Mitchell, the Cleveland Orchestra plays the John Williams score to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone while the film screens. The event takes place at 7 tonight and tomorrow night at Blossom.
1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
Kurt Metzger
A writer for Chappelle’s Show as well as the Comedy Central Roast, comedian Kurt Metzger regularly performs at some of New York’s most famous comedy clubs. He comes to Hilarities this weekend for shows that take place at 6:30 and 9:15 tonight and at 7 tomorrow night.
2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.
Peninsula Flea
This upscale flea market features handmade, repurposed and vintage items from dedicated artists, crafts people and collectors. Local musicians are slated to perform and food vendors will be on hand. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Farms in Peninsula. Admission is free.
6050 Riverview Road, Peninsula, 330-657-2330, heritagefarms.com.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the 1975 film that still draws an exuberant, costumed crowd that likes to throw rice and dry toast and sing along to the songs in the movie, still draws big crowds to local showings. Expect a throng to show up for tonight’s screening that takes place at 10 p.m. at the Cedar Lee Theatre. Tickets cost $12.
2163 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, 440-528-0355, clevelandcinemas.com.
Robin Trower
The veteran singer-guitarist who’s been touring since the 1970s performs tonight at 8 at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. Earlier this year, Chrysalis Records released an expanded edition of Trower’s 1975 album, For Earth Below, featuring newly remastered music and a disc of outtakes, rarities and BBC sessions. This tour celebrates the album’s reissue and Trower’s lengthy career as well.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
We Ain’t Done Yet Wild N’ Out Comedy Tour
Jay Lewis, better known as (Lil JJ) or (Big JJ) is a American comedian, rapper, actor, dancer and singer who’s best known for starring in shows such as Just Jordan, All That and The Rickey Smiley Show. He heads up this tour that lands at the Funny Bone tonight at 6:30 and 9 and tomorrow night at 6:30. Check the club’s website for ticket prices.
1148 Main Ave., 216-696-4677, cleveland.funnybone.com.
SUN 07/06
Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour
The R&B singer comes to Rocket Arena as she celebrates the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough album, The Way It Is. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Tink, Amerie and Elijah Blake open.
One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.
Killer Queen
The tribute act to the great British glam rock Queen performs tonight at the Akron Civic Theatre. The band formed in 1993 and frontman Patrick Myers enjoyed playing the classic rock band’s music so much, he has kept at it. Tonight’s concert begins at 7:30 at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage.
10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com/en.html.
Reggae Sundays
This special Reggae Sunday Happy Hour Concert series is a summer highlight. The indoor/outdoor concert series will take place rain or shine with live music from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Music Box. The venue will also offer food and drink specials exclusive to the series.
1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
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This article appears in Cleveland SCENE 06/05/25 Best of Cleveland.
