Live music in Shaker Heights, OH

Back at Cain Park, The Cleveland Orchestra presents a free community performance led by conductor Anthony Parnther. The program charts a sweeping journey through music rooted in cultural storytelling and tradition, opening with Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man, Gabriela Ortiz's Kauyumari, and The Mestizo Waltz from Three Latin American Dances by Gabriela Lena Frank. The lineup continues with Dvořák's Slavonic Dance No. 1 and George Walker's Lyric for Strings, then explores American history and identity through Carlos Simon's Hellfighters' Blues and William L. Dawson's O Le' Me Shine, Shine Like a Morning Star! from Negro Folk Symphony. The concert closes with Adventures on Earth from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial by John Williams.

At Supper Club, Dupree’s Dead Band celebrates the music of The Grateful Dead with performances that balance faithful interpretations and free-flowing improvisation. This ensemble of veteran players captures the feel of a classic Dead show, blending soul-drenched jams, psychedelic textures, and tight onstage chemistry. The setlist draws from beloved songs across the catalog, offering a welcoming experience for devoted Deadheads and those discovering the music for the first time. Tickets are $12 in advance and $18 on the day of the show. This is a general admission event, and table reservations are required.

Grog Shop hosts a night of live music with Dire Wolf, Cowboy Princess Brigade, and Cloner. The show welcomes attendees of all ages. Tickets are $15 when purchased ahead of time and $20 on the day of the performance, with an additional $3 collected at the door for guests under 21.

This scaled back edition of a concert series centers on soloists, duos, and acoustic acts performing on stage. The streamlined format keeps the emphasis on live music and the artists behind it.

Odyssey and Company shares the stage with The Band with No Name for a concert at Music Box Concert Hall. The event features performances from both bands on the same bill.

Bad JuJu brings a high-energy set to the water during a City Lights Cruise aboard the Goodtime III, with crowd favorites, refreshments, and sweeping views of the Cleveland skyline. The setting pairs live on-deck entertainment with nighttime city scenery.

At Legacy Village in Lyndhurst, East Wind showcases classic rock from the 70s and 80s with an emphasis on authenticity, celebrating the era’s iconic sound.

Enjoy a free Stage on Stage concert at Cain Park, arranged so the audience sits right on the stage for an up-close view of the music. Rent For Cheryl, a five-piece original band rooted in Akron, Cleveland, and Kent, delivers a blend of jazz, blues, and indie pop rock. Seating is general admission, and the band extends appreciation to everyone who supports their music.

Carlos Jones has been lighting up stages for more than three decades, entertaining crowds with music that keeps a spotlight on positivity. His performances radiate uplifting energy and a feel-good spirit, offering the kind of vibes that feel especially welcome today.

The Sammy DeLeon and Jackie Warren Quartet, featuring Kip Reed and Chris Burge, performs at B Side Lounge with a focus on Latin jazz and piano-driven arrangements. Sammy DeLeon is a widely recognized timbales player in Northeast Ohio who began playing professionally at 13 after learning from an older brother. His early work included Cobra, Orquesta Charambo, and Impacto Nuevo, and for the past decade he has led Sammy DeLeon y Su Orquesta, opening for El Gran Combo, Tito Rojas, and Tony Vega. He mentors student percussionists in Latin rhythms, and his band is often called Sammy Salsa College. Pianist Jackie Warren, originally from Colorado, studied classical performance at Oberlin Conservatory with Sedmara Zakarian Rutstein, explored jazz arranging, composition, and theory with Wendell Logan, and continued jazz studies with Neal Creque and Kenny Davis. She earned an M.M. in classical piano performance from Cleveland State University with Andrius Kuprevicius and Daniel Barber and has been based in Cleveland since. Warren performs as a soloist, leads a trio with Peter Dominguez and Ron Godale, and arranges and plays salsa and Latin jazz with Sammy DeLeon y Su Orquesta. Her performance credits include David Fathead Newman, Clark Terry, Frank Morgan, Bobby Watson, Frank Foster, Jane Bunnett and the Spirits of Havana, Los Munequitos de Matanzas, Othello Molineaux, Donald Harrison, Gerald Wilson, Jimmy Heath, Impacto Nuevo, Humberto Ramirez, Cano Estremera, Tommy Olivencia, Tony Vega, Tito Rojas, Tito Puente, Jr., Hector Tricoche, Percy Sledge, King Solomon, the Tuscarawas Philharmonic, the Jazz Heritage Orchestra, the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, and the Afro Cleveland Orchestra. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

Beachland Ballroom hosts The Furious Bongos, a group of seasoned players with credits alongside BB King, Jacob Collier, Yo-Yo Ma, and even Frank Zappa. Their set reimagines Zappa’s music with fresh, daring, and playful arrangements that honor his legacy while embracing the thrill of the unexpected. Tickets are $31 in advance and $36 on the day of the show, with all fees included.