MOCA Cleveland

----- 10) 08.05.15-----

Check out The Beat UPTOWN, a free outdoor concert series, held in Toby’s Plaza, every Thursday for the next four weeks from 6PM – 9PM. In addition to being an awesome chance to hear live music, be sure to take full advantage of the delicious food vendors, cornhole, and the discount night next door at MOCA.

CoolCleveland met up with MOCA‘s Deidre McPherson to get the scoop. McPherson explained that the series is a joint effort between MOCA, Case and the Beachland Ballroom, and is aimed at getting people to enjoy the new UPTOWN neighborhood. Click here for the complete schedule.

----- 9) 07.29.15-----

The Beat Uptown is turning it up again with David Loy + the Ramrods and the legendary Generators hitting the stage on Thu 7/30 @ 6:00pm for free on Toby’s Plaza. Check out the punk/rock concert, all while enjoying food trucks, dancing, and all the other delights Uptown has to offer.

Did we forget to mention that it's discount night at MOCA? After the concert head on over and take a look at the local centric exhibition "How to Remain Human," and get a better perspective on what makes Cleveland tick. Look for the CoolCleveland crew; we'll see you there!

----- 8) 06.17.15-----

With a creative focus on local/regional talent, MOCA's How to Remain Human is an excellent portrayal of what it's like being an artist in the mid-west. Their struggles, their victories, and everything else, all go into being human, and these artists have captured it perfectly.

CoolCleveland was on the scene opening night to get visitors' thoughts on the new exhibition, in addition to getting a first hand view four ourselves. If you weren't lucky enough to attend opening night, watch the video and make a date to check out the exhibition before its closing on Sat 9/5.///

----- 7) 02.11.15-----

If you have yet to experience MOCA Cleveland's new exhibition by Ragnar Kjartansson, entitled "The Visitors," then you have to make your way over to their University Circle location to check it out. "The Visitors" highlights eight performers collaborating on one song, separately, for 64 minutes, in the same New York mansion.

CoolCleveland was on the scene last week at MOCA's Winter/Spring opening night, and caught some testimonials of art lovers immersing themselves in the piece. You could tell they were all moved, inspired, and in sheer awe. "The Visitors" will be on display until Sun 5/24.

----- 6) 07.16.14-----

SPONSORED: The Beat Uptown Join with MOCA Cleveland and the Cleveland Institute of Art for this FREE event featuring the Bobby Selvaggio Jazz Quintet, WRUW DJ Lilly Korte, 3 food trucks, and a creative social action, all on Toby's Plaza outdoors at MOCA from 6-9PM on Thu 7/17. Details at MOCAcleveland.org.

----- 5) 02.26.14-----

SPONSORED: Celebrate Free Opening Night at MOCA two new exhibitions at MOCA Cleveland's free exhibition opening night Fri 3/7 from 7-10PM. Hear about what's on view at the 7PM artist and curator talk. Then party from 8-10PM with the Revolution Brass Band and fellow culture lovers. More about the exhibitions at MOCAcleveland.org

----- 4) 02.05.14-----

SPONSORED: A Pre-Valentine's Elementary School-Inspired Mingling Night: For Grown Ups Go back to a time when meeting people was as easy as standing next to them in gym. Enjoy cocktails, then dive into Dodgeball, Parachute, Musical Chairs, and other activities guaranteed to make big fun out of connecting with new people. Go With Me! on Fri 2/7 at 7PM. MOCAcleveland.org

----- 3) 01.15.14-----

SPONSORED: Phobic Drawing Class Conquer your fears through art! This spin on the traditional museum drawing class invites participants to experience phobias to generate original artworks. Materials and teachers provided by MOCA. On Fri 1/24/14 from 7-10PM, you'll rotate through four mini drawing sessions where conditions like acrophobia (heights), claustrophobia (confined spaces), and entomophobia (insects) will shape the creative process. Space is limited. Reserve now: MOCAcleveland.org

----- 2) 10.23.13-----

SPONSORED: Be part of now as MOCA Cleveland unveils its two new fall exhibitions on Fri 11/1. Michelle Grabner: I Work From Home features work from the prolific artist that explores labor and craft, and Simon Evans' meticulous, witty assemblages expose the artist's thoughts. Artist Talk at 7pm. Party and Band at 8pm. Free. MOCAcleveland.org

----- 1) 10.02.13-----

SPONSORED: HEX Party is Not To Be Missed Join MOCA Cleveland on Sat 10/12 and celebrate their first year in their fabulous new space. At 9PM, catch Chicago-based j.viewz, indulge in a dessert bar, and bid on art by local artists in the silent auction ($75 Nonmembers/$50 Members). Then at 11PM, hear mad mashups by Brooklyn's The Hood Internet ($25 General). Party goes until 1am. MOCAcleveland.org.