Set Your Summer íights to Music

GRAB A SEAT AT THESE FREE OPEN-AIR CONCERTS NEAR YOU

By Estelle Rodis-Brown

Sweet summer nights are too short and too few in Northeast Ohio. Why not set them to music?

Whether your groove is Big Band, R&B, jazz, rock, classical or some other genre, enjoy an open-air venue near you, where live music will carry you along in the balmy breezes. Pack a picnic, grab your family and friends, and make lasting memories by attending some of these free, outdoor concerts this summer.

Check event websites for details and updates. And see northeastohioboomer.com for even more free outdoor concerts this summer.

Cuyahoga County

Berea – FREE Live at the Lake Summer Music Concerts

Where: Coe Lake Park, 1 Berea Commons, Downtown Berea

When: Fridays, June 23-July 28, 2023, 8-10 p.m. cityofberea.org/226/ Live-at-the-Lake-Concert-Series

Chagrin Falls – FREE Simple Summer Nights Concert Series

Where: South Russell Park, 1050 Bell St., Chagrin Falls

When: Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 6:30-8:30 p.m. cvcc.org/events/details/simple-summernights-concert-series-2023-rock-radioband-23639

Cleveland – FREE Square Sounds at Public Square

Where: Public Square, 50 Public Square, Cleveland

When: Select weekdays, May 23-September 29, 2023, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. clevelandpublicsquare.com/events-calendar

Cleveland – FREE Gigs on the Green

Where: Public Square, 50 Public Square, Cleveland

When: Wednesdays, June 7-28, 2023, 5-8 p.m. clevelandpublicsquare.com/events-calendar

Cleveland – FREE Sounds of Summer Concert Series at Cleveland Metroparks

Where: Multiple Locations

When: June 15, 2023, 4-8 p.m., Merwin’s Wharf

June 22, 2023, 4-8 p.m., Coast Guard Station

July 20, 2023, 4-8 p.m., Euclid Beach Park clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/calendar? view=list&activitytype=24& eywordsearch=concert

Lakewood - FREE LakewoodAlive’s 2023

Front Porch Concert Series

Where: Lakewood Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave. (6/2-7/14) & Madison Park Pavilion, 13201 Madison Ave. (7/21 & 7/28)

When: Friday evenings at 7 p.m., June 2 -July 14, 2023 on the front steps of Lakewood Public Library; and July 21 and July 28 at Madison Park Pavilion LakewoodAlive.org/FrontPorchConcerts

Middleburg Heights – FREE Concert in the Park Series

Where: Middleburg Heights City Hall Park, 15700 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights

When: Fridays, May 26 & October 6, 2023 Saturday, August 26, 2023 facebook.com/

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North Royalton – FREE Parkapalooza

Where: Memorial Park, 14600 State Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133

When: Saturday, June 24, 2023 northroyalton.org/government/mayor_s_ office/events.php

University Heights – FREE University Heights Symphonic Band Concert on the Lawn

Where: James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor

When: Thursday, June 8, 2023, 7 p.m. facebook.com/events/480458897456646/

Westlake – FREE Music in the Park at Crocker Park

Where: Roche Wealth Management of Raymond James Theater, 148 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake

When: Friday-Sunday evenings, May 26-September 3, 2023, Fri-Sat: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sun: 4-6 p.m. crockerpark.com/music/

Geauga County

Chardon – FREE Concerts in the Park

Where: Chardon Square Gazebo, 101 S. Hambden St., Chardon aspx?month=6&year=2023

When: Fridays, June 2-August 11, 2023, 7-9 p.m. chardon.cc/calendar.