Live music in Bowling Green, OH

Enjoy food and drink specials paired with live entertainment from Bobby and Frankie May.

Presented by Innovation Concerts, this live show at The Ottawa Tavern features Curtis Salgado with special guest Pat Lewandowski. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the show, with an additional $5 charge for attendees under 21.

Alash showcases the overtone-rich art of Tuvan throat singing, producing multiple pitches at once while keeping the music rooted in tradition. Their arrangements weave in contemporary touches such as intricate harmonies, instruments from the West, and modern song structures, yet the core sound and spirit remain unmistakably Tuvan. Trained from childhood and later educated at Kyzyl Arts College as Tuva began opening to the West, the musicians formed a traditional ensemble and earned numerous awards at international xöömei competitions, both together and individually. Their first United States tour came through the OpenWorld Leadership program of the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Arts, and they have since returned on numerous occasions to receptive audiences. Coverage from the Washington Post praised the music’s impact and noted the audience’s amazed response.

Put your music knowledge to the test with a lively Name That Tune game in the first floor warehouse event space. Come solo or team up with friends, with ample seating throughout the room. Expect fun music rounds, a friendly atmosphere, and prizes for the winning teams for a relaxed night out with good vibes.

The UToledo High School Choral Festival brings together high school singers from the region to rehearse and perform in a select ensemble, building skills through collaboration and guidance from an accompanist, a clinician and adjudicator, and a vocalist. Serving as clinician and conductor is Karen Miskell, DMA, Director of Choral Activities at The University of Toledo. Her background includes nine years as professor and music department chair at Victor Valley College in Victorville, California. She holds degrees from the University of Southern California, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Miami. Her performance experience includes appearances with Elton John at the Grammy Awards, with Simon Carrington of The King’s Singers, and with Barry Manilow, along with stages such as the World Symposium on Choral Music in Seoul, the Chinese International Choral Festival in Beijing, and regional and national conferences of the American Choral Directors Association.

Aida: All Access turns opening night into a complete evening centered around the Toledo Club and the Valentine Theatre. Begin with the Operatizer at the Toledo Club, where guests enjoy hearty hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a presentation by Dr. Sophie Ong, curator of the Toledo Museum of Art’s Ethiopia at the Crossroads exhibition. From there, travel together to the Valentine Theatre for the opening performance of Aida. Once the performance concludes, return to the Toledo Club for the Afterglow with late night appetizers, a cash bar, and the chance to meet members of the cast, the director, the conductor, Toledo Opera staff, and fellow opera enthusiasts. The All Access package includes both Toledo Club gatherings and transportation to and from the Valentine Theatre. The price is $100. Tickets to Aida are sold separately. This experience is supported by Kelli and Thomas Winston, Shumaker Loop & Kendrick, LLP, and Nathaniel-Waldon Group, LLC.

Anthony Wayne hosts Perrysburg for a home football game at Anthony Wayne High School in Whitehouse, Ohio. The Marching Generals will be featured throughout the game. Junior High Night brings junior high band members onto the field for the halftime show, and Senior Recognition occurs before pre-game to honor senior marching band members. Generals gear is encouraged in the stands, and family and friends are welcome to cheer for the band and team.

Aida returns to Toledo Opera after more than a decade, presented in Toledo Opera’s original production of Verdi’s tale of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. Captive in ancient Egypt, the Ethiopian princess faces a heartbreaking choice as she balances her feelings for the warrior Radamès, her duty to her homeland, and the plotting of Princess Amneris. Verdi’s score unfolds with expressive arias, sweeping duets, and stirring choral moments that carry the drama to its destiny. The cast features soprano Mary Elizabeth Williams in her company debut as Aida, tenor Brendan Boyle as Radamès, mezzo soprano Lauren Decker as Princess Amneris, and baritone Nmon Ford, also making a company debut, as Amonasro. The performance is sung in Italian with English captions.

A high-energy night awaits with live music, lots of dancing, and ice-cold drinks. Expect an upbeat atmosphere and a soundtrack that keeps the good times going.

Music will be performed live in an in-person setting. It is a real-time performance that centers on the sound and the shared experience.

An evening at Frankies featuring Millington with Rockets to Earth and Hounds of Montgomery, organized by Innovation Concerts. Advance tickets are $20, tickets are $25 on the day of the show, and there is an additional $5 charge for attendees under 21.

Experience Emo Night Karaoke at Cla-Zel Theater in Bowling Green, Ohio, where a live backing band and full production turn karaoke into a concert-style performance. A collective of touring musicians with credits that include Warped Tour and When We Were Young provides the onstage support while participants take the lead vocal spotlight. On-site signups are available. Explore the setlist on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple to plan your song. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 on the day of the show, or $25 at the door, with an additional $5 for attendees under 21 regardless of ticket type.

Verdi's opera unfolds in ancient Egypt, where the Ethiopian princess Aida, held captive, must navigate a choice between love and duty. Her feelings for Radamès collide with loyalty to her homeland, all while Princess Amneris's jealousy sets new obstacles in motion. Toledo Opera presents an original staging that highlights sweeping arias, lyrical duets, and powerful choruses as the tale moves through desire, sacrifice, and fate. This engagement marks the work's first return to Toledo Opera in more than a decade. The cast features soprano Mary Elizabeth Williams in her company debut as Aida, tenor Brendan Boyle as Radamès with prior appearances in Toledo Opera's Carmen, Tosca, and Ragtime, mezzo soprano Lauren Decker as Princess Amneris, and baritone Nmon Ford in his company debut as Amonasro. The production is performed in Italian with English captions.

First Presbyterian Church of Maumee hosts a collaborative choral concert featuring high school ensembles from Maumee, Bowling Green, Ottawa Hills, and Northview. Nearly 140 student singers will participate as each choir presents a selection of pieces, then join together for a combined performance. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.