Events in Cleveland

The Imposters Society features some of our best improvisors creating hilarity on the spot inspired by the true stories of our special guest monologist, Mike Polk, Jr.

Join us for a special screening from the Bob Dylan Archive and conversation with Steven Jenkins, Director of the Bob Dylan Center. Spanning decades and musical styles, this far-ranging one-hour program of short films and videos from the Bob Dylan Archive features rare and previously unreleased clips of Dylan on stage and in the studio—all […]

St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Tuesday this year, which means we’re starting the party early at Twist Social Club. Doors open at NOON for a full-on day party, packed with beer specials, festive themed cocktails, and plenty of green Jell-O shots to keep the celebration going. Heading downtown for the 1PM parade? Stop by […]

The official theme for the 2026 Parade is: Celebrating 250 Years of Irish and Irish-American Contributions to the Land of the Free! Kickoff is at 1:04 PM. Parade route will be posted at stpatricksdaycleveland.com.

A living legend of jazz, The Count Basie Orchestra directed by Scotty Barnhart celebrates 90 years of swinging excellence. With 18 Grammy Awards, performances at every major jazz festival and appearances before world royalty, this iconic ensemble has left its indelible mark on music worldwide. Nearly 40 years after Count Basie’s passing, his orchestra continues […]

Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery tells the untold story of the groundbreaking music festival featuring only women artists, started by iconic Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan and her team in the late 1990s, in opposition to systemic industry barriers that limited women from playing together on a concert bill and getting back-to-back airplay on the radio. […]

Presented by Piano Cleveland, “Dinosaurs Awaken” is an immersive, interactive Arts Alive production featuring Cleveland School of the Arts students in music, visual arts, and dance. Through movement, live music, and visual storytelling, audiences are transported back in time into a world that is both timeless and awe inspiring.

Violinist Ilya Kaler and pianist Daniel Shapiro present an evening of masterworks for violin and piano. The program features Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Violin Sonata in A Major, K. 305, Sergei Prokofiev’s dramatic Violin Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 80, and Richard Strauss’s expansive Violin Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 18. Admission is free; […]

✨ Malibu's Dreamhouse ✨ Join us for Malibu's Dreamhouse on March 19th as Malibu Peruu, Rebecca Mau, and Mars Soleil J Love take the stage for a night of fierce performances with unforgettable energy. Expect a lineup of show-stopping numbers from three incredible queens. Grab your friends, bring your applause, and get ready for a […]

Experience Handel’s "Messiah" like never before in this stunning ballet adaptation, featuring the BlueWater Chamber Orchestra and Cleveland Chamber Choir performing the renowned masterpiece live. The production follows the biblical narrative, from the prophecy of Christ’s birth to his crucifixion and triumphant resurrection. The show is a spiritually uplifting and visually stunning experience that captures […]

For More Information, Visit cleveland.funnybone.com About the Artist: From the streets of Chicago to sands of Venice Beach…to stage and screen. Actor/Comedian Michael Colyar is realizing his dreams. For nine years Colyar made his mark in the hearts and minds of his audience on the Boardwalk of Venice Beach California with his thought-provoking humor. Dubbed […]

By William Shakespeare "Something wicked this way comes…" This spellbinding story weaves a tale of power’s intoxicating promise and the heavy toll it demands. This timeless tragedy captivates with unforgettable characters, Shakespeare’s incomparable language and the relentless exploration of power’s corrupting force. The boundaries between heroism and villainy blur as the question begs an answer: […]

Pull up a seat at your local seedy motel bar and enjoy the entertainment by this all-women improvised musical act.

Join us for a joyful community celebration featuring a special story time with award-winning author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and her newest picture book, Ramadan Rain! A recipient of the prestigious Walter, Irma Black, and Golden Kite award honors, her books have also been recognized by TIME Magazine and NPR. Let’s come together to celebrate the end […]

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Cleveland. Buy your tickets now to discover the magic of music from Bach to The Beatles at the Maltz Performing Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info Venue: Maltz Performing Arts […]

This Improvised Life combines some of Cleveland's best storytellers with some of Cleveland's best improvisers to give you a blend of comedy, spontaneity, and heart you won't find anywhere else in town.