“Why they changed it, I can’t say. People just liked it better that way.” — TMBG, ”Istanbul (Not Constantinople)”
Compiled by Whitney Meschke Events are subject to change.
MUSIC The Ark This small venue offers a showcase for lesser-known acts. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451, (734) 761-1800 or www.theark.org. O Junior Brown: 7:30 p.m. July 24, $25. O Danny Britt, Marvin Dykhuis: 8 p.m. July 25, $15. O Michael on Fire: 8 p.m. July 26, free.
Bar 145 This new venue features burgers, bands and bourbon, if its slogan is to be believed. 5304 Monroe St. bar145toledo.com. O DJ J Wayne: Sundays. O Jeff Stewart: Tuesdays. O The Junk: July 21. O Nine Lives: July 22. O Dot Dot Dot: July 23.
The Blarney Irish Pub Catch local acts while taking in the pub’s modern Irish and American fare. 601 Monroe St. (419) 418-2339 or www. theblarneyirishpub.com. O Chris Knopp: July 21. O Hepcat Revival (Bullpen) and Ben Barefoot and the Handshakes: July 22. O Pilot Radio: July 23.
Blind Pig A variety of rock, soul, pop and alternative acts perform at this bar. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $3-$20 unless noted. (734) 996-8555 or blindpigmusic.com. O The Anatomy of Frank, Syropoulous Rex: 9:30 p.m. July 20. O Fart Air, A-Bomb, Mogi Grumbles, Charles Trees, Satta Don Dadda, Baron Knoxburry: 9:30 p.m. July 21. O Tally Hall, Speak, Casey Shea: 8 p.m. July 22. O House of Chanel: 9:30 p.m. July 23. O Joe Jack Talcum, the Bassturd, Wolfie Complex: 9:30 p.m. July 26. O The Shout Aways, the Sunset Club, Daniel Kim & the Blueberry Incident: 9:30 p.m. July 27.
Caesars Windsor Consider hopping the Detroit River for this casino’s entertainment offerings. Ticket prices, in Canadian dollars, are for the cheapest seats; attendees must be 19 or older. Caesars Windsor Colosseum, 377 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor, Ontario. (800) 991-7777 or www.caesarswindsor.com. O Kiss: 8 p.m. July 27, $95.
Centennial Terrace This venue next to a quarry hosts dance parties, swing bands and rockers. 5773 Centennial Road, Sylvania. (419) 8821500, www.centennialterrace.org or www.ticketmaster.com. O Pizza Palooza: July 22-23, $3-$5. O Tedeschi Trucks Band: 7:30 p.m. July 24, $28-$47.50.
Cheetah’s Den A different band performs each week. 702 E. Broadway St. (419) 754-1903. O DJ Lamont: Tuesdays. O Devious: Thursdays (also open mic night)-Saturdays.
Dégagé Jazz Café Signature drinks, such as pumpkin martinis, plus live local jazz performers. 301 River Road, Maumee. $5 weekends for cafe seating. (419) 794-8205 or www.degagejazzcafe.com. O Gene Parker & Friends: 7-10 p.m. July 20 and 27. O Michael Peslikis: July 21. O Morgen Steigler Group: 7:30-11:30 p.m. July 22-23. O Leo Darrington: July 26.
The Distillery Karaoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com. O Gregg Aranda: Tuesdays. O Ryan Dunlap: July 20. O The Eight Fifteens: July 21. O DJ party: July 22. O My Sister Sarah: July 23. O Ben Barefoot: July 27.
Fat Fish Blue Serving blues and similar sounds as well as bayoustyle grub. Levis Commons, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. (419) 931-3474 or fatfishfunnybonetoledo.com. O Tantric Soul: 9:30 p.m. July 22 and 9 p.m. July 23. O Bert the Conqueror: July 28-31.
Bretz Bar
French Quarter J. Pat’s Pub
2012 Adams St. (419) 243-1900. O Deja Dellataro and Felaciana Thunderpussy: ThursdaysSaturdays.
Live entertainment after 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. (419) 874-3111 or www.hifq.com. O Green Eyed Soul: July 22-23. O Double Dare: July 29-30.
Bronze Boar Be sure to check out this Warehouse District tavern’s namesake, overhead near the entrance. 20 S. Huron St. (419) 2442627 or www.bronzeboar.com. O Open mic night with Chris Knopp: Mondays. O Luke James: Tuesdays. O Jerod: Wednesdays and Thursdays. O Noisy Neighbors: July 22. O Bush League: July 23.
ICE Restaurant & Bar This local, family-owned enterprise offers food, drinks and music in a sleek atmosphere. 405 Madison Ave. (419) 2463339 or icerestaurantandbar.com. O Tim Bowman: 6 and 9 p.m. July 21, $20. O Dan and Don: 7 p.m. July 22 and 29. O The Eight Fifteens: 8 p.m. July 23.
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featuring Rodney Parker and Liberty Beach July 23rd — Recliners and More Remote with Cliff Smithers from noon to 2 p.m. As always listen to the Wolf for chances to win tickets to area events including the U.S. Senior Open and the Lucas County Fair! O
JJ’s Pub
Mutz @ The Oliver House
Live music is on Saturday’s menu; the genre varies, along with the cover charge. Karaoke is on tap 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, and a DJ starts spinning at 9 p.m. Fridays. 26611 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. (419) 874-9058 or jjsperrysburg.com. O John Barile and Bobby May: 8 p.m. July 26.
Offers handcrafted brews and live entertainment. 27 Broadway. St. (419) 243-1302 or www.oh-maumeebaybrewingco.com. O Open mic hosted by Breaking Ground: 10 p.m. Wednesdays. O Karaoke: 10 p.m. Thursdays. O DJs Dirty Baby, APB, Russell Jones: Saturdays.
Kerrytown Concert House
Omni
This venue focuses on classical, jazz and opera artists and music. 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. $5-$30, unless noted. (734) 769-2999 or www. kerrytownconcerthouse.com. O Paul Keller & Friends, Bruno Mangueira: 8 p.m. July 22. O Eine Kleine Liederabend song fest: 8 p.m. July 28. O Singing Our Brains Out song fest: 8 p.m. July 29.
This club is a venue for music (and music lovers) of all types. 2567 W. Bancroft St. (419) 535-6664 or omnimidwest.com. O Shadows in Red: 8 p.m. July 23.
Mainstreet Bar and Grill Ronn Daniels performs weekly at this pub. 8-11 p.m. Thursdays, 141 Main St. (419) 697-6297 or www. toledomainstreet.com.
Manhattan’s This “slice of the Big Apple” in the Glass City provides entertainment most weekends. 1516 Adams St. (419) 243-6675 or www.manhattanstoledo.com. O Vytas and Steve: 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays. O Open mic with Bread and Butter: 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Mondays. O Quick Trio: 6 p.m. July 21. O Tom Turner & Slow Burn: July 22. O Daniel Isaac & Company: July 23.
Mickey Finn’s A variety of genres to wash your drinks down with. Open mic nights, 9 p.m. Wednesdays, no cover; $5-$7 cover other nights. 602 Lagrange St. (419) 246-3466 or www.mickeyfinnspub.com. O Boogie Matrix: 8:30 p.m. July 22. O Bathhouse Betty: 8:30 p.m. July 23.
One2 Lounge at Treo Live music starts at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. (419) 882-2266 or treosylvania.com. O Candice Lange: July 22. O What’s Next, Raq the Casbah: July 23.
Ottawa Tavern Casual meals with weekend entertainment. 1815 Adams St. (419) 725-5483 or www.otavern.com. O F*** Knights, the Hobs: 10 p.m. July 21. O Aaron Young and His Nightjars: 10 p.m. July 23. O The Poison Control Center, Dolfish, the Saw Had Eyes That Sea: 10 p.m. July 24.
Party at the Park The track hosts concerts before the evening’s harness races. 5 p.m. Saturdays, Raceway Park, 5700 Telegraph Rd. $2. (419) 476-7751 or www. racewayparktoledo.com. O Hoozier Daddy: July 23.
PizzaPapalis
M.T. Loonies
Get slices with a topping of entertainment. 519 Monroe St. (419) 244-7722 or www.pizzapapalis.com. O Ronn Daniels: July 22. O Dick McCarthy: July 23.
DJs take over on Fridays and Saturdays. 6648 Lewis Ave., Temperance. (734) 847-7222 or mtloonies.net.
Robinwood Concert House
Mulvaney’s Bunker This Irish pub serves the requisite Guinness with entertainment. 4945 Dorr St., Suite A. (419) 534-9830 or www. mulvaney’s bunker. O Wheeler Brothers: July 23.
A home for the avant garde and untraditional, this Old West End venue hosts artists on the experimental end of the musical rainbow. 9 p.m., 2564 Robinwood Ave. $5 donation, unless noted. www.toledobellows. wordpress.com. O Morgan Evans-Weiler, BoxDeserter Trio: July 20.