Events in Cleveland

The Imposters Main Stage Sketch Show A 30-minute sketch comedy show brought to you by the Imposters Main Stage cast. Directed by Jason Flowers
 Written by Cam Godfrey, Griffin Hunsaker, James Catullo, Sarah Hopkins, and Gregory James Performed by Sam Dee, Ksan Cooper, Charlotte Petrie, Dionne Atchison, Doug Kusak, and Luke Barker-Clarke New Me Character […]

We Belong is more than a concert – it’s a heartfelt celebration of the voices, stories, and spirit of the North Coast Men’s Chorus. This Pride program blends the personal journeys of our chorus members with powerful songs that honor our past, celebrate our present, and look toward a future filled with hope, unity, and […]

This evocative program opens with a contemporary multimedia meditation, fusing stunning visual projections from Native artists with music by a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation dedicated to the development of American Indian classical composition. A century earlier, Ernest Bloch, the founding Director of the Cleveland Institute of Music, wrote his boldly original piano quintet, which […]

We perform improvised standup based on your burning questions. Come ready to ask us anything about anything! *** Time: Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm Price: $15 In order to make our shows financially accessible, limited tickets are available at a discounted cost of $5. If the $15 price is out of your budget, select Access Price at […]

In 1999, Time magazine named Carousel the Best Musical of the 20th century and wrote that Rodgers and Hammerstein "set the standards for the 20th century musical…this show features their most beautiful score and the most skillful and affecting example of their musical storytelling". Join BILL RUDMAN and NANCY MAIER for an in-depth look at […]

Harold, La Ronde, Deconstruction…this longform improv show is all about exploring experimental forms! Hosted by Just Us (Marissa Leonino Lange & Ruben Ryan) *** Date/Time: 2nd Sundays Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm Price: $10 All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your […]

Franklin Cohen is not only the Founding Father (literally) of ChamberFest Cleveland, he is one of the most outstanding clarinetists, musicians, and teachers of his generation. With a professional career that includes a historic tenure as Principal Clarinet of The Cleveland Orchestra, two Grammy awards, and 50 years on faculty at CIM, Frank’s extraordinary legacy […]

Ilana Glazer is bringing her "Ilana Glazer Live!" tour to Cleveland on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, for a performance at the Agora Theatre.

A transformative figure in contemporary classical music, Max Richter is bringing his world tour of ‘The Blue Notebooks and In A Landscape’ to Severance Music Center on June 16 – performing a selection of his best-loved works on stage.

A transformative figure in contemporary classical music, Max Richter is bringing his world tour of ‘The Blue Notebooks and In A Landscape’ to Severance Music Center – performing a selection of his best-loved works on stage.

This triptych of works begins with a charming sonata for a colorful variety of instruments featuring the dance rhythms of the Spanish Baroque. Then Composer-in-Residence Benjamin Yusupov draws on musical sources from various ethnic Jewish communities around the globe, evoking the sounds of klezmer and cimbalom. Finally, Aaron Copland described his iconic Pulitzer prize-winning Appalachian […]

Ben Folds is bringing his "Ben Folds & A Piano" tour to Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, for a performance at the Agora Theatre.

This eclectic program opens with four whimsical duos infused with windswept folk-like harmonies followed by a piano work bridging Old and New Worlds. Prokofiev’s playful quintet was originally conceived for a ballet and evolved into one of his most radical scores. Finally, the sunny and upbeat Nonet by Louis Spohr was an unqualified success in […]

Three indie improv teams enter the ring, you decide who comes out on top! Hosted by Sam Sullivan & Audrey Harkins Time: Doors 9pm/Show 9:30 PM Price: $10 *** All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot. Location: Imposters […]

This all-ages event features live music performances and hands-on activities for the whole family. Join Happy the Dinosaur for chamber music performances in Visitor Hall. Make rhythmic grooves with a variety of percussion instruments or try out the violin and cello in our Musical Petting Zoo (provided by The Music Settlement). Discover the world around […]

Learn about the history-rich League Park including the Negro Leagues, the Cleveland Baseball Club, National League and College football! Join the Baseball Heritage Museum during Cleveland History Days for a presentation by Ken Krsolovic and Bryan Fitz, authors of League Park: Historic Home of Cleveland Baseball.