Calendar of Events

May 17, 2008

Rock Your World

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum partners with the Cleveland Municipal School District’s Arts Education Department in the presentation of its All City Arts Festival. This festival of music and art showcases the best work, in all the Arts disciplines. Performances include the district’s high school marching bands, the instrumental music programs, choral programs, dance, visual arts and the districts Theater Production program. The all-day festival takes place simultaneously in and outside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Thousands of students, teachers, parents, family, friends and community supporters come to the Rock Hall to see the District’s best of the best.This event is presented by Target, sponsored by KeyBank and in partnership with NewsChannel 5 and the Call & Post.

May 21, 2008

From Songwriters to Soundmen: An Interview with Matt Pinfield

Gorman will discuss his new book, The Buzzard: Inside the Glory Days of WMMS and Cleveland Rock Radio, and participate in a book signing following the interview. This event is free with a reservation and will take place in the Museum’s 4th Floor Theater. Please email or call 216.515.8426 to RSVP.

He will be interviewed in front of a live audience by Jim Henke, chief curator for the Rock Hall. The John Gorman interview, slated for April 16 at 7 p.m., is free with a reservation. The program will take place in the Museum’s 4th Floor Theater. Please email or call 216.515.8426 to RSVP.

May 21, 2008

Cleveland Sessions

Free concert at 7 p.m. on the Museum’s Main Stage featuring:
Nicholas Megalis
Luca Mundaca

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May 28, 2008

Rock and Roll Night School

A monthly series of educational, discussion-based night classes offered free of charge from 7pm – 8:30pm in the Museum’s 4th floor theater.  Jason Hanley, musicologist and Education Department Manager at the Rock Hall, leads the classes, which are geared towards adults interested in gaining more knowledge about rock and roll history. This month’s class description is:
The Beatles: At the Movies - 1964-1965
The impact of the Beatles upon popular music cannot be overstated; they revolutionized the music industry and touched the lives of all who heard them in deep and fundamental ways. Landing on these shores on February 7, 1964, they literally stood the world of pop culture on its head, setting the musical agenda for the remainder of the decade. This month’s Rock and Roll Night School will explore the Beatles’ first two films - A Hard Day’s Night (July 1964) and Help! (July 1965).  The evening will feature excerpts from both films and, in addition, will feature in-depth discussions of several songs from the revolutionary soundtracks. 

Jun 04, 2008

Cleveland Sessions

Free concert at 7 p.m. on the Museum’s Main Stage featuring:
Not So Good Ole Boys
Uncle Scratch

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Jun 18, 2008

Cleveland Sessions

Free concert at 7 p.m. on the Museum’s Main Stage featuring:
Mystery of Two
Machine Go Boom

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Jun 29, 2008

Rock and Soul Festival

The Rock and Soul Festival is a celebration of African American music. The vitality of Black influence on American music and culture has been irresistible, its impact, profound and lasting. This soulful festival features performances by national and local artists and coincides with Black Music Month. This event is presented by Target, sponsored by KeyBank and in partnership with NewsChannel 5 and the Call & Post.

Jul 02, 2008

Cleveland Sessions

Free concert at 7 p.m. on the Museum’s Main Stage featuring:
Patrick Sweany
Kristine Jackson

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Jul 16, 2008

Cleveland Sessions

Free concert at 7 p.m. on the Museum’s Main Stage featuring:
Whiskey Daredevils
Lords of the Highway

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Jul 27, 2008

Celebration Festival

The Museum’s Celebration Festival highlights Community Outreach. This Festival affords the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum the opportunity to partner with Community organizations to celebrate their work with youth. This event is presented by Target, sponsored by KeyBank and in partnership with NewsChannel 5 and the Call & Post.

Jul 30, 2008

Cleveland Sessions

Free concert at 7 p.m. on the Museum’s Main Stage featuring:
National Suicide Day
Self Destruct Button
Clan of the Cave Bear

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Aug 13, 2008

Cleveland Sessions

Free concert at 7 p.m. on the Museum’s Main Stage featuring:
Expecting Rain
Dreadful Yawn

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Aug 27, 2008

Cleveland Sessions

Free concert at 7 p.m. on the Museum’s Main Stage featuring:
Hot Cha Cha
Miss Melvis and the Buford Pusser Experience

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Aug 31, 2008

Latino Heritage Day

Noon – 4 p.m. – The Latino Heritage Festival celebrates the rich Hispanic culture and musical traditions. This colorful festival features performances by the best of Latin bands, including Los Boys Banda Dura and El Mostro Saboriqua y Su Grupo. Also featured are vocal groups and the dance ensemble Imagenes De Mexico. Come and enjoy the talents of local salsa dancers as well as an exhibition of regional artists. The Latino festival culminates with a spectacular salsa contest. This event is presented by Target, sponsored by KeyBank and in partnership with NewsChannel 5 and the Call & Post.

Sep 10, 2008

Cleveland Sessions

Free concert at 7 p.m. on the Museum’s Main Stage featuring:
Paul Green’s School of Rock

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Sep 24, 2008

Cleveland Sessions

Free concert at 7 p.m. on the Museum’s Main Stage featuring:
Sappy Bell
APG

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Oct 08, 2008

Cleveland Sessions

Free concert at 7 p.m. on the Museum’s Main Stage featuring:
Ray Bones
Carlicia A-One

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Oct 12, 2008

World Festival Day

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s World Festival celebrates greater Cleveland’s ethnic diversity. Through song and dance, we are afforded an opportunity for true appreciation of the great melting pot of cultures, traditions and legacies of others. TThis event is presented by Target, sponsored by KeyBank and in partnership with NewsChannel 5 and the Call & Post.

Oct 22, 2008

Cleveland Sessions

Free concert at 7 p.m. on the Museum’s Main Stage featuring:
User Sets Mode+

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Nov 05, 2008

Cleveland Sessions

Free concert at 7 p.m. on the Museum’s Main Stage featuring:
Red Giant
Ohio Sky

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Dec 13, 2008

Kuumba Cultural Arts Festival

Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) means creativity. Kuumba is the sixth of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, which is a unique African American celebration with focus on the traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. Kwanzaa is neither political nor religious, and is not a substitute for Christmas. It is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st . Performances in theater arts, contemporary dance or ballet is usually the entertainment for the Kuumba festival. This event is presented by Target, sponsored by KeyBank and in partnership with NewsChannel 5 and the Call & Post.

Check It Out

Cleveland area venues:
Agora Theatre & Ballroom
Beachland Ballroom
Grog Shop
House of Blues
Peabody’s
Wilbert’s



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The Museum maintains an active schedule of events and exhibitions. The Hall of Fame Series brings inductees to small audiences for discussions about their lives, a period for questions from the audience and, often, live performances. In addition, lectures, films, panel discussions and performances are scheduled throughout the year. Several times a year the Museum mounts temporary exhibitions, including everything from block-buster shows to intimate photography displays.

All events are subject to change.