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WED 06/15

Wade Oval Wednesdays

A summer tradition continues tonight from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wade Oval in University Circle. It’s Wade Oval Wednesday, and there will be local food vendors, a beer and wine tent, a farmers market and free kids’ activities — all laid out on the Wade Oval lawn, adjacent to Cleveland Botanical Garden, the Cleveland Art Museum, and the Cleveland Natural History Museum. Some museums will stay open late too. Details are on the website. universitycircle.org.

THU 06/16

Chris Rock

A former SNL cast member who’s dabbled in acting in addition to comedy over the years, Chris Rock, aka the comedian who famously made Will Smith lose his shit at the Oscars, comes to Connor Palace for performances that take place at 8:30 tonight and tomorrow night. Note that the event will be a phonefree experience, and phones will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Consult the venue’s website for more info. 1615 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

FRI 06/17

Front Porch Concert Series

Each Friday through July 29, the Lakewood Public Library hosts a “front porch concert” featuring a local musician. The 2022 edition will include everything from reggae to rock to soul and pop. All concerts start at 7 p.m. and will be performed on the front steps of Lakewood Public Library. Admission is free. Continues through July 29. 15425 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216226-8275, lakewoodalive.org.

SAT 06/18

Juneteenth Celebration

Today from 2 to 9 p.m. on its plaza, the Rock Hall hosts a special Juneteenth celebration. The event will feature 10K Movement Dance, Charity Barnes, Rainey Institute, Jul Big Green, and the Djapo Cultural Arts Institute with Weedie Braimah & the Hands of Time. Admission is free. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., 216-5158444, rockhall.com.

SUN 06/19

Reggae Sundays

This special Reggae Sunday Happy Hour Concert series is a summertime tradition at the Music Box Supper Club. The indoor/outdoor concert series will take place rain or shine with live music from 4 to 7 p.m. Music Box will also offer food and drink specials exclusive to the series. Continues through Sept. 4. 1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.

MON 06/20

Movie Mondays

Every Monday, Cleveland Cinemas hosts $5 Movie Mondays, where film fans can catch up on the latest Hollywood flicks for significantly reduced prices. Bring your friends and family and make Movie Mondays a weekly tradition — many theaters even offer discounted concession stand items. Participating theaters include Apollo Theatre, Cedar Lee Theatre and Chagrin Cinemas. Additional charges apply for 3-D movies. clevelandcinemas.com.

TUE 06/21

Waitress

Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles contributes the songs to Waitress, a musical based on a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and directed by Tony-winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland). The action centers on Jenna, a waitress and piemaker who aspires to find a way out of the small town where she lives with her unloving husband. She finds just that when she participates in a baking contest and meets the town’s new doctor. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at the Hanna Theatre. The play runs through June 26. 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

WED 06/22

My Fair Lady

Featuring classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and “On the Street Where You Live,” My Fair Lady, a musical about a young flower seller and a linguistics professor arrives in town for an extended run at Playhouse Square. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at the State Theatre, where performances continue through June 26. 1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.

Tri-C JazzFest

Anthony Hamilton will show off his vocal chops tonight at 8 at Music Hall as he kicks off the weekendlong Tri-C JazzFest with a special opening night concert tonight at Cleveland Public Auditorium’s Music Hall dedicated to retiring Tri-C President Alex Johnson. Trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator and activist Sean Jones, who grew up in Warren, brings his quartet to Allen Theatre tomorrow. Joe Lovano and Dave Douglas will present their Sound Prints program tomorrow at the Mimi Ohio Theatre, and multiinstrumentalist, songwriter and producer Brian Culbertson also performs tomorrow at Connor Palace. On Saturday, French singer Cyrille Aimée and Dominick Farinacci will perform at the Allen Theatre, and guitarist Raul Midón will play the Mimi Ohio Theatre. Pianist Eddie Palmieri performs that night at Mimi Ohio Theatre. Festival passes offer VIP seating to all the ticketed concerts. JazzFest will also include free outdoor concerts on the plaza at Playhouse Square from 3 p.m. to midnight tomorrow and Saturday. Check the website for more info. tri-c.edu/jazzfest/.

FRI 06/24

Golden Hour

A rooftop happy hour concert series for artists, entrepreneurs and other creative endeavoring people moves to various private rooftops around the city, feature pop-up dinner features, artisan makers, designers and local craft makers as well as curated live music performances and twilight DJ sets. Tickets cost $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Check the website for more info, including location and times. thatsgreyt.com/golden-hour.

SAT 06/25

Nitro Circus’s Good, Bad & Rad Tour

Led by NBC America’s Got Talent: Extreme competitors Ryan “R Willy” Williams and the Contraption Kings plus Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham, Nitro Circus features a mix of “tricks, bone-crushing fails and comedic moments,” as it’s put in a press release. The group of daredevils will bring their new live show: Good, Bad & Rad, to Classic Park today at 7 p.m. In addition to Williams, the Contraption Kings and Fotheringham, the all-new show features all-around stunt master Dusty Wygle, decorated BMX athlete Kurtis Downs (also a TBS Go-Big Show finalist), BMX pro Todd Meyn, freestyle motocross legend Adam Jones, Australian FMX stars Blake “Bilko” Williams and Jarryd McNeil, female FMX athlete Kassie Boone and skateboarding pro Beaver Fleming. 35300 Vine St., Eastlake, 440-9758085, nitrocircus.com.

SUN 06/26

Yiddishe Pirat Featuring Jack Stratton

Vulfpeck bandleader Jack Stratton brings Yiddishe Pirat — a new allstar klezmer band to town tonight for a free concert that takes place at 7 at Cain Park.Stratton, who grew up in Cleveland Heights and lives in Los Angeles, is an alumnus of the Cain Park Tennis Camp. Stratton, who grew up playing klezmer music in his father’s band, Yiddishe Cup, put together Yiddishe Pirat especially for the Cain Park show. Yiddishe Pirat (which means “Jewish pirate” in Yiddish) features Stratton on drums, Josh “Socalled” Dolgin on piano, accordion and vocals, and Michael Winograd on clarinet. 14591 Superior Rd., Cleveland Heights, 216-371-3000, cainpark.com.

MON 06/27

Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins

The Guardians face off against division foes the Minnesota Twins tonight at 7:10 at Progressive Field in a pivotal series. The Guardians need to beat the Twins to keep pace in their division, and this homestand, which includes a total of five games, should give them a good opportunity to do just that. Check the team’s website for more info. 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, mlb. com/guardians.

TUE 06/28

Lyrical Rhythms Open Mic and Chill

This long-running open mic night at the B Side allows some of the city’s best rappers and poets to strut their stuff. The event begins at 8 with a comedy session dubbed 2 Drinks & a Joke with host Ant Morrow. The open mic performances begin at 10 p.m. Tickets cost $5 in advance, $10 at the door. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-932-1966, bsideliquorlounge.com. scene@clevescene.com t@clevelandscene