Live music in Bluffton, OH

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Gather at Ottawa Metro Park for a family-friendly drum circle that welcomes everyone. Held on the first Sunday from May through October, this community gathering invites participants to bring a drum or any instrument and make music together, with shared rhythm instruments available for those who need one. The focus is on open creative expression in a warm, supportive setting. An optional table will be available for shared snacks, food, and non-alcoholic drinks. For comfort, consider bringing chairs, yoga mats, blankets, or rugs. The only essential thing to bring is yourself. The group gathers at the amphitheater’s Peace Grove beneath the pine trees, with signs to guide the way.

Food and drink specials are available alongside live entertainment from Bobby and Frankie May. Enjoy deals while the duo performs.

Toledo’s midweek music tradition fills Lucille’s Jazz Lounge at TolHouse with soulful R&B, live performances, and a welcoming sense of community. Attendees can step up to the open mic, try the karaoke stage, or settle in with food and drinks while enjoying the music. The night is hosted by Jojuan Thomas, with sounds by DJ Lu and Band 83 in the lineup. It centers on singing, connecting, and feeling the soul alongside good music, good flavors, and good company.

Innovation Concerts brings The Effigies to the stage at Frankies, joined by Devil Dolls, Squzz, and Skeeter. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the show. Guests under 21 will be charged an additional $5 regardless of ticket type.

Experience a free evening of live music at Promenade Park in Toledo as part of the Levitt Bloc Toledo Music Series. This concert is open to everyone. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome, and local food trucks Wanna Make 'Er Loaded and Koral Hamburg will have food available for purchase throughout the event. The music kicks off with Toledo singer songwriter Dan Greunke, a local mainstay who has performed with Sangsara, Fairly Handsome Band, Glide, and The Sprags, and who collaborated with the late Mark Hutchins of Vandolah. The Antivillains take the stage as the main act with a dreamy blend of Americana and indie pop. Their songs lean into vivid, evocative storytelling, spacious arrangements, and clear, compelling vocals, reflecting roots in Toledo and the Great Lakes. Critics have highlighted the project’s intimate, pastoral instrumentation and a luminous voice that rises through chiming guitars and steady rhythms.