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New Flats Music Club Announces Lineup
Music Box Supper Club Launches

Cleveland is about to get an exciting new music venue.

The Music Box Supper Club, on the West Bank of the Flats in the former Coconuts space, opens in August. It’s just announced its first lineup of shows, with tickets going on sale to its VIP members Wed 6/18 @ 10AM and to the general public Fri 6/20 @ 10AM. Get the details here.

Announced exclusively in Cool Cleveland: Angela Perley & the Howlin’ Moons (9/6), Nikki Hill (9/7), four nights of X (9/9-12), Billy Bragg (9/15), Justin Currie with special guest the Mastersons (9/16), Iris Dement (9/19), John Pizzarelli (10/9), Crystal Bowersox (10/10), Leo Kottke (10/18), Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett of Little Feat (10/22), Mary Black (10/30), Jake Shimabukuro (11/20), and more.


ChamberFest Cleveland's third season is going to be a big one, with 10 concerts over 11 days featuring 20 musicians in different groupings, including festival co-founders Cleveland Orchestra principal clarinetist Franklin Cohen and his violinist daughter Diana. Six East Side venues, ranging from the semi-formal to the ultra-casual, will host the events. Thu 6/19-Sun 6/29.

* Folk rockers Bethesda create event at MOCA to debut new music. Thu 6/19.
* Hear 30 local bands for free at Larchmere Porchfest. Sat 6/21.
* North Coast Men's Chorus offers anticipatory celebration of marriage equality. Sat 6/21-Sun 6/22.
* Anne E. DeChant opens Akron Arts Museum's Downtown@Dusk. Thu 6/19.
* Tickets on sale now for musical cruise Roar Along the Shore. Fri 9/5.
* Cellar Door Productions announces lineup of summer shows.

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Mulberry Creek Herb Farm celebrates the food and culture — and herbs — of a different country each year at its annual two-day herb fest. This year, it's a "Mexican Fiesta." Sat 6/21-Sun 6/22.

* Coit Road Farmers Market serves BBQ to pay for building upgrades. Sat 6/21.
* Meet two new Ohio City food businesses — Mason Creamery & Platform Beer — at Edible Thursdays workshop and tasting event. Thu 6/19.

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