“Why they changed it, I can’t say. People just liked it better that way.” — TMBG, ”Istanbul (Not Constantinople)”
Compiled by Whitney Meschke Events are subject to change.
MUSIC The Ark This small venue offers a showcase for lesser-known acts. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451, (734) 761-1800 or www.theark.org. O Junior Brown: 7:30 p.m. July 24, $25. O Danny Britt, Marvin Dykhuis: 8 p.m. July 25, $15. O Michael on Fire: 8 p.m. July 26, free.
Bar 145 This new venue features burgers, bands and bourbon, if its slogan is to be believed. 5304 Monroe St. bar145toledo.com. O DJ J Wayne: Sundays. O Jeff Stewart: Tuesdays. O The Junk: July 21. O Nine Lives: July 22. O Dot Dot Dot: July 23.
The Blarney Irish Pub Catch local acts while taking in the pub’s modern Irish and American fare. 601 Monroe St. (419) 418-2339 or www. theblarneyirishpub.com. O Chris Knopp: July 21. O Hepcat Revival (Bullpen) and Ben Barefoot and the Handshakes: July 22. O Pilot Radio: July 23.
Blind Pig A variety of rock, soul, pop and alternative acts perform at this bar. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $3-$20 unless noted. (734) 996-8555 or blindpigmusic.com. O The Anatomy of Frank, Syropoulous Rex: 9:30 p.m. July 20. O Fart Air, A-Bomb, Mogi Grumbles, Charles Trees, Satta Don Dadda, Baron Knoxburry: 9:30 p.m. July 21. O Tally Hall, Speak, Casey Shea: 8 p.m. July 22. O House of Chanel: 9:30 p.m. July 23. O Joe Jack Talcum, the Bassturd, Wolfie Complex: 9:30 p.m. July 26. O The Shout Aways, the Sunset Club, Daniel Kim & the Blueberry Incident: 9:30 p.m. July 27.
Caesars Windsor Consider hopping the Detroit River for this casino’s entertainment offerings. Ticket prices, in Canadian dollars, are for the cheapest seats; attendees must be 19 or older. Caesars Windsor Colosseum, 377 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor, Ontario. (800) 991-7777 or www.caesarswindsor.com. O Kiss: 8 p.m. July 27, $95.
Centennial Terrace This venue next to a quarry hosts dance parties, swing bands and rockers. 5773 Centennial Road, Sylvania. (419) 8821500, www.centennialterrace.org or www.ticketmaster.com. O Pizza Palooza: July 22-23, $3-$5. O Tedeschi Trucks Band: 7:30 p.m. July 24, $28-$47.50.
Cheetah’s Den A different band performs each week. 702 E. Broadway St. (419) 754-1903. O DJ Lamont: Tuesdays. O Devious: Thursdays (also open mic night)-Saturdays.
Dégagé Jazz Café Signature drinks, such as pumpkin martinis, plus live local jazz performers. 301 River Road, Maumee. $5 weekends for cafe seating. (419) 794-8205 or www.degagejazzcafe.com. O Gene Parker & Friends: 7-10 p.m. July 20 and 27. O Michael Peslikis: July 21. O Morgen Steigler Group: 7:30-11:30 p.m. July 22-23. O Leo Darrington: July 26.
The Distillery Karaoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com. O Gregg Aranda: Tuesdays. O Ryan Dunlap: July 20. O The Eight Fifteens: July 21. O DJ party: July 22. O My Sister Sarah: July 23. O Ben Barefoot: July 27.
Fat Fish Blue Serving blues and similar sounds as well as bayoustyle grub. Levis Commons, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. (419) 931-3474 or fatfishfunnybonetoledo.com. O Tantric Soul: 9:30 p.m. July 22 and 9 p.m. July 23. O Bert the Conqueror: July 28-31.
Bretz Bar
French Quarter J. Pat’s Pub
2012 Adams St. (419) 243-1900. O Deja Dellataro and Felaciana Thunderpussy: ThursdaysSaturdays.
Live entertainment after 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. (419) 874-3111 or www.hifq.com. O Green Eyed Soul: July 22-23. O Double Dare: July 29-30.
Bronze Boar Be sure to check out this Warehouse District tavern’s namesake, overhead near the entrance. 20 S. Huron St. (419) 2442627 or www.bronzeboar.com. O Open mic night with Chris Knopp: Mondays. O Luke James: Tuesdays. O Jerod: Wednesdays and Thursdays. O Noisy Neighbors: July 22. O Bush League: July 23.
ICE Restaurant & Bar This local, family-owned enterprise offers food, drinks and music in a sleek atmosphere. 405 Madison Ave. (419) 2463339 or icerestaurantandbar.com. O Tim Bowman: 6 and 9 p.m. July 21, $20. O Dan and Don: 7 p.m. July 22 and 29. O The Eight Fifteens: 8 p.m. July 23.
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JJ’s Pub
Mutz @ The Oliver House
Live music is on Saturday’s menu; the genre varies, along with the cover charge. Karaoke is on tap 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, and a DJ starts spinning at 9 p.m. Fridays. 26611 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. (419) 874-9058 or jjsperrysburg.com. O John Barile and Bobby May: 8 p.m. July 26.
Offers handcrafted brews and live entertainment. 27 Broadway. St. (419) 243-1302 or www.oh-maumeebaybrewingco.com. O Open mic hosted by Breaking Ground: 10 p.m. Wednesdays. O Karaoke: 10 p.m. Thursdays. O DJs Dirty Baby, APB, Russell Jones: Saturdays.
Kerrytown Concert House
Omni
This venue focuses on classical, jazz and opera artists and music. 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. $5-$30, unless noted. (734) 769-2999 or www. kerrytownconcerthouse.com. O Paul Keller & Friends, Bruno Mangueira: 8 p.m. July 22. O Eine Kleine Liederabend song fest: 8 p.m. July 28. O Singing Our Brains Out song fest: 8 p.m. July 29.
This club is a venue for music (and music lovers) of all types. 2567 W. Bancroft St. (419) 535-6664 or omnimidwest.com. O Shadows in Red: 8 p.m. July 23.
Mainstreet Bar and Grill Ronn Daniels performs weekly at this pub. 8-11 p.m. Thursdays, 141 Main St. (419) 697-6297 or www. toledomainstreet.com.
Manhattan’s This “slice of the Big Apple” in the Glass City provides entertainment most weekends. 1516 Adams St. (419) 243-6675 or www.manhattanstoledo.com. O Vytas and Steve: 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays. O Open mic with Bread and Butter: 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Mondays. O Quick Trio: 6 p.m. July 21. O Tom Turner & Slow Burn: July 22. O Daniel Isaac & Company: July 23.
Mickey Finn’s A variety of genres to wash your drinks down with. Open mic nights, 9 p.m. Wednesdays, no cover; $5-$7 cover other nights. 602 Lagrange St. (419) 246-3466 or www.mickeyfinnspub.com. O Boogie Matrix: 8:30 p.m. July 22. O Bathhouse Betty: 8:30 p.m. July 23.
One2 Lounge at Treo Live music starts at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. (419) 882-2266 or treosylvania.com. O Candice Lange: July 22. O What’s Next, Raq the Casbah: July 23.
Ottawa Tavern Casual meals with weekend entertainment. 1815 Adams St. (419) 725-5483 or www.otavern.com. O F*** Knights, the Hobs: 10 p.m. July 21. O Aaron Young and His Nightjars: 10 p.m. July 23. O The Poison Control Center, Dolfish, the Saw Had Eyes That Sea: 10 p.m. July 24.
Party at the Park The track hosts concerts before the evening’s harness races. 5 p.m. Saturdays, Raceway Park, 5700 Telegraph Rd. $2. (419) 476-7751 or www. racewayparktoledo.com. O Hoozier Daddy: July 23.
PizzaPapalis
M.T. Loonies
Get slices with a topping of entertainment. 519 Monroe St. (419) 244-7722 or www.pizzapapalis.com. O Ronn Daniels: July 22. O Dick McCarthy: July 23.
DJs take over on Fridays and Saturdays. 6648 Lewis Ave., Temperance. (734) 847-7222 or mtloonies.net.
Robinwood Concert House
Mulvaney’s Bunker This Irish pub serves the requisite Guinness with entertainment. 4945 Dorr St., Suite A. (419) 534-9830 or www. mulvaney’s bunker. O Wheeler Brothers: July 23.
A home for the avant garde and untraditional, this Old West End venue hosts artists on the experimental end of the musical rainbow. 9 p.m., 2564 Robinwood Ave. $5 donation, unless noted. www.toledobellows. wordpress.com. O Morgan Evans-Weiler, BoxDeserter Trio: July 20.
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Spicy Tuna This sushi bar offers occasional entertainment to accompany the fishy dishes. 7130 Airport Hwy. (419) 720-9333 or spicytunasushi.com. O DJ Jimmy James: 10 p.m. Fridays. O Karaoke: 10 p.m. Saturdays. O Jeff Stewart: 7-11 p.m. July 20. O Brian Bocian: 7-11 p.m. July 27.
“All alone at the ’64 World’s Fair” — TMBG, “Ana Ng”
O Steely Dan: 7:30 p.m. July 20, $59.50-$79.50. O Poison, Warrant: 7:30 p.m. July 28, $55-$75.
Lunch at Levis Square concert series Downtown Toledo Improvement District sets lunch to music. Noon-1:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 25, Levis Square, North St. Clair Street and Madison Avenue. (419) 249-5494. O David Browning: July 21.
Stella’s
Music at the Market
Nouveau cuisine gets a helping of music Thursdays through Saturdays. 104 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. (419) 873-8360 or www.stellasrestaurantandbar.com. O C.J. Manning, Karen Harris: July 21. O Eddie Molina, Marcia Jones: July 22. O Eddie Molina, Leslie Lane: July 23 and 29.
Weekly concerts will pierce the summer heat. 7 p.m. Thursdays, Commodore Park, Louisiana and Indiana. (419) 8732787 or www.perrysburgarts.org. O Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Bluegrass: July 21.
Tequila Sheila’s A corner bar-type hangout with DJ-provided tunes on Saturday nights. 702 Monroe St. (419) 241-1118. O Open mic with Jason Kelley: 9 p.m. Thursdays. O Hip-hop night: 9 p.m. Fridays.
The Village Idiot Tunes combined with pizza and booze, some would say it’s a perfect combination. 309 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 8937281, (419) 740-2395 or www.villageidiotmaumee.com. O Old West End Productions: Wednesdays. O Bob Rex: Sunday afternoons. O The Eight Fifteens: Sunday evenings. O Mark Mikel Band: Tuesdays. O The Charles Walker Band: July 22.
Webber’s Waterfront Restaurant This Point Place eatery hosts weekly entertainment on its patio with a river view. 6339 Edgewater Dr. (734) 723-7411 or www.webbersrestaurant.samsbiz.com. O Jeff Stewart: July 24.
Wesley’s Bar & Grill A huge variety of beers helps wash down the entertainment. 1201 Adams St. (419) 255-3333 or wesleysbar.com. O DJs Folk, Mattimoe and Perrine: Fridays. O Crucial 420: July 23.
Woodchucks The place to go for an eclectic mix of people and music. 224 S. Erie St. (419) 241-3045. O Karaoke: Wednesdays.
Yeeha’s Country and rock with a little “Coyote Ugly” style. 3150 Navarre Ave., Oregon. (419) 691-8880 or www.yeehas.com. O Rachael Timberlake: July 22. O Rock Diesel: July 23.
Zia’s This Italian restaurant hosts magician Andrew Martin on Sunday nights. The restaurant is open 4-9 p.m. Sundays, The Docks, 20 Main St. (419) 697-7138, (888) 456-3463 or www.ziasrestaurant.com.
Brown Bag Summer Concert Series Grab your ham (or veggie) sammiches and listen to some tunes while you digest. Vendors will be on hand for those who forget to pack! 12:15-1:15 p.m. Wednesdays, north lawn of Toledo Lucas County Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. (419) 259-5207 or toledolibrary.org. O Tom Turner & Slow Burn: July 20. O Rodney Parker & Liberty Beach: July 27.
Toledo Zoo Amphitheater concerts Performers take the stage near Cheetah Valley. 2700 Broadway St. (419) 474-1333 or ticketmaster.com.
Jazz in the Garden Take in some swing and smooth tunes among the swaying flowers. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 7-Sept. 8, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. $6-$8; $48-$64 for season pass. (419) 536-5566 or toledogarden.org. O Hepcat Revival: July 21.
Noon Tunes
Keith Urban
Nature and the Toledo Metroparks’ stately manor house provide the backdrop for this series of outdoor concerts. Picnickers are welcome. Noon, July 22, Wildwood Preserve Metropark, gazebo on the manor house lawn, 5100 W. Central Ave. (419) 407-9700 or metroparkstoledo.com.
“Get Closer” to this Aussie country singer, known for his guitar skills and tunes such as “Days Go By,” “You’ll Think of Me” and “Put You in a Song.” Jake Owen will open. 7:30 p.m. July 29, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. (419) 321-5007, (800) 745-3000 or www. huntingtoncentertoledo.com.
Wayne Firefighter’s Country Jamboree This adults-only down-home showcase benefits the Wayne Firefighter’s Memorial Fund. 3 p.m.-midnight July 22, Wayne Fire Hall , 200 N. Center St., Wayne. $5-$10. (419) 288-2819 or www.waynefirejamboree.net. O Brushfire: 4 p.m. O Kelcey Morgan & Freeland Drive: 6 p.m. O Longneck Strangler: 8 p.m. O Rodney Parker & Liberty Beach: 10 p.m.
Craig Morgan Equally at home singing about hogging the road on a combine as he is about summertime fun, Morgan’s just plain country appeal has earned many fans. 8 p.m. July 29, Lenawee County Fair, 602 N. Dean St., Adrian, Mich. $20-$25. (517) 236-3007 or www. lenaweecountyfairgrounds.com.
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Boom Chick This duo will perform in Toledo for the first time at the city’s indie arts epicenter. 9 p.m. July 22, Bozarts Fine Art and Music Gallery, 151 S. St Claire St. (419) 464-5785.
Wood County Historical Center & Museum
Club Friday
Toledo Music Expo
Some of the city’s most talented performers entertain museumgoers during TMA’s It’s Friday events. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Cloister, 2445 Monroe St. (419) 255-8000 or toledomuseum.org. O Voodoo Libido: July 22.
Tons of fresh, Glass City tunes will fill the streets from bands including the Grubs, ADD, C-Fifth, Secret Stones, Th3 Glitch and Rook Roca. 4 p.m.-midnight July 23, Erie Street Market, 237 S. Erie St. $15-$20. www.toledomusicexpo.com.
Check out this rural jewel’s exhibits and tour the buildings to see demonstrations using historic equipment. 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 1-4 p.m. weekends through Oct. 30 (closed holidays), Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13360 County Home Road, Bowling Green. $1-$4. (419) 352-0967 or www.woodcountyhistory.org.
Courtyard Concerts
Wilson Lake and the Rock Bass
Lunch in the Park
Rock while you eat rolls at this series of lunchtime concerts. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Latham Courtyard, downtown Findlay. (419) 422-4624 or www.artspartnership.com. O Pantasia: July 26.
This group sets the scene: Fish and turtles splash and groove in the water as squirrels, raccoons and toads begin to boogie to the band’s tunes. www.toledolibrary.org. O 2 p.m. July 26, Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Road, Maumee. (419) 259-5360. O 4 p.m. July 27, Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. (419) 259-5370.
A local restaurant will offer nibbles while performers do their thing. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, Martin and Kiwanis shelters, Bowling Green City Park, 417 City Park Dr., Bowling Green. (419) 354-6223 or www.bgohio.org/ departments/parks-and-recreation. O Performer to be announced: July 22. O Spittin’ Image: July 29.
Lucas County Fair acts
Concerts in the Park
Classic rock, jazz, country and ’80s pop will be among the genres focused on by the performers. 1406 Key St., Maumee. $6 gate admission. (419) 893-2127 or www.lucascountyfair.com. O Clock Rush: 6-10 p.m. July 27. O July 28: Chefs of Dixieland, 4-7 p.m.; Cake Walkin’ Jass Band, 7:30-11:30. O July 29: Flashback, 4-7 p.m.; Noisy Neighbors, 8 p.m.-midnight. O July 30: Flashback, 2-5:50 p.m.; Suburban Legends, 6-midnight.
Free shows feature regional performers on a local stage. 7 p.m. Sundays, Needle Hall Stage, Bowling Green City Park, 417 City Park Dr., Bowling Green. (419) 354-6223 or www. bgohio.org/departments/parks-and-recreation. O Pride of Toledo & Voices of Harmony: July 24.
Singing the Good Old Songs Again
Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball
Jackie Davidson of the “old” New Christy Minstrels and nationally known singer/songwriter Gary Brandt will perform songs from the American folk music tradition. 7 p.m. July 29, Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. (419) 874-3135 or www.waylibrary.info.
Based at the Wood County Historical Center & Museum, this team calls Bowling Green’s Wintergarden Park, South Wintergarden Road, its home field. (419) 352-0967 or www. woodcountyhistory.org. O Vs. Spiegel Grove Squires: July 24, Fremont.
Swingmania With its focus on swing music, Jeff McDonald’s group of musicians provides a peek into another era, with music from bandleaders such as Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, the Dorseys and more. With combos from trio to full orchestra, the performers provide music for all occasions. (419) 708-0265, (419) 874-0290 or www.swingmania.org. O Swing Revival Party: 8 p.m.Thursdays, South Briar Restaurant, 5147 S. Main St., Sylvania. (419) 517-1111 or (419) 708-0265. O Big-Band All Stars: Dancing is encouraged. 8-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Trotter’s Tavern, 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-2079 or (419) 708-0265.
Sunset Serenades: Polish-American Concert Band
A summer series that capitalizes on Olander Park’s lake views and natural accompaniment (geese and ducks are known to sing backup). 7 p.m.-dusk July 20, Nederhouser Community Hall, Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. $3 parking for non-Sylvania School District residents (or park at nearby Tam-oShanter and walk in). (419) 882-8313 or www.olanderpark.com.
Around the World Ice Cream Party Flavors from around the globe will be available for tasting. 2 p.m. July 22, Wood County District Public Library, 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 352-5104 or wcdpl.lib.oh.us.
Open for Sunday Dinner
Verandah Concerts The Voices of Harmony Chorus will perform along the stately porch of the presidential center. 6:45-8 p.m. July 20, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Hayes and Buckland avenues, Fremont. (419) 332-2081, (800) 998-7737 or www.rbhayes.org.
Chip Richter Family fun is on the menu when singer-songwriter Richter serves up stories and songs. www.toledolibrary.org. O 2 p.m. July 20, Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave. (419) 259-5210. O 4 p.m. July 20, Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. (419) 259-5370. O 2 p.m. July 21, Point Place Place Branch Library, 2727 117th St. Registration: (419) 259-5390. O 4 p.m. July 21, Washington Branch Library, 5560 Harvest Lane. (419) 259-5330.
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