SONGS OF THE SUMMER

Dozens of concert tours coming through town prove Cleveland still rocks.

BY ANNIE NICKOLOFF AND ANTHONY ELDER

Lizzo (May 12)

It's "About Damn Time" to get down with this glamorous music icon’s electrifying live show. The summer kicks off early with a stop on one of the world's biggest pop stars' new 17-city tour, The Special 2our . Beyond all the sugary sweet pop tunes and club bangers, look out for the three-time Grammy-winning musician’s impressive flute skills. Plus, Atlanta rapper Latto kicks off the show with her hit, "Big Energy." $70+, 8 p.m., Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com

POP-PUNK HEROES

The World is a Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid To Die (May 12)

If you’ve described yourself as “alt," TWIABP with openers For Your Health and World’s Greatest Dad is a no-brainer. $20, 7 p.m., Mahall's 20 Lanes, 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, bravoartist.com

Blink-182 (May 16)

Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker are back together for the first time since 2014. $81+, 7:30 p.m., Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com

Paramore (June 4)

The act responsible for several of the genre's greatest hits continues its moment with a stadium tour. $40.50+, 7 p.m., Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com

Rock N Reggae Festival (May 27-28)

Split between two days of reggae-fueled celebration, Saturday boasts a rock-focused lineup, including Cloud9 Vibes and Human Nature. Sunday is for the roots-reggae lovers with Carlos Jones, the Meditations and more. $25+, noon-8 p.m., Voinovich Bicentennial Park, 800 E. Ninth St., Cleveland, reggaefestcleveland.com

Death Cab for Cutie at Agora (June 4)

This 2000s alt-rock staple showcases two decades’ worth of music with its headlining Cleveland show. Ben Gibbard and company also celebrate their latest album, Asphalt Meadows . $42.50+, 8 p.m., 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, agoracleveland.com

The Country Fest (June 14-17)

Buckle up for four days of country-lovin’ camping at this big festival, with artists like Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line and Lauren Alaina. $119+, Clay's Resort, 12951 Patterson St. NW, North Lawrence, thecountryfest.com

Legacy Acts

The Cure (June 11)

Goth-rock trailblazers return to Blossom Music Center after almost 20 years away for a night of new-wave tunes. $130+, Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, livenation.com

Flaming Lips (June 11)

The colorful, strange band celebrates its seminal album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots with a 20th anniversary tour. $49.50+, 8 p.m., The Agora, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, agoracleveland.com

Fantasia (June 16)

The “When I See U” singer showcases her nearly 20-year R&B career since American Idol . $30+, June 16, 7 p.m., Jacob's Pavilion, 2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland, facebook.com/jacobspavilion

Duran Duran (Sept. 10)

Time travel back to the heyday of ‘80s with the synth-pop band's first Northeast Ohio show since 2011. $35.50+, 7 p.m., Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, livenation.com

Tri-C JazzFest (June 22-24)

This year’s celebration of Cleveland's rich jazz history offers an iconic, star-studded lineup, including legendary pianist and composer Herbie Hancock and recent Grammy-winning Best New Artist Samara Joy. Aside from ticketed acts inside the Playhouse Square theaters, enjoy a vibrant mashup of free outdoor sets from local musicians and students. Free-$250+, Playhouse Square, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, tri-c.edu/jazzfest

Larchmere PorchFest (June 24)

Like a block party in a 2000s MTV film, PorchFest encourages locals to gather on each other’s lawns for the perfect earlysummer bash. Thirty bands are set to take over 30 porches and stoops in this unique Cleveland neighborhood. You can bring your own beverages or enjoy the on-site beer garden that is sure to be back this year. Don't miss bites from neighborhood restaurants like Batuqui. Free, Larchmere Boulevard, Cleveland, larchmereporchfest.org