Emo has gotten a bad rep as a musical style for mopey teens but at its best - as it is in the hands of Kent quartet Annabel - it's both compelling and catchy. The band is celebrating the release of its new album Having It All at the Grog Shop this week Fri 8/14.* Michael Stanley discusses his long and legendary career at the Rock Hall. Wed 8/19.
* Cain Park cabaret celebrates the role of gays and lesbians on Broadway. Thu 8/13.
* Hear hillbilly rock on the MOCA plaza at the Beat Uptown. Thu 8/13.
* The Cleveland Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto at Blossom. Sat 8/15.
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The Music Box Supper Club has been hosting a series of dinners on its rooftop this summer, coupling fine food with a gorgeous view of the Flats and Lake Erie. Its latest is one that will appeal to a whole different clientele than its regular meat-heavy menu: it's all vegan, with fresh ingredients sourced from local farms. The five courses include wine pairings as well. Fri 8/14.* Do you have an excess of something you've grown in your garden or made in your kitchen? The Countryside Conservancy at Cuyahoga Valley National Park has its monthly Food Swap where you can trade your foodstuffs for someone else's. Tue 8/18.