2024 Calendar of Events
By Catharine Hadley, Arts and Entertainment Editor, catharinehadley@gmail.com
The theme of this column is "trying new things." I'm happy to be starting this new project of writing the entertainment column for Leisure Living Magazine! I've done all I could to make the entertainment listing complete and varied, so there should be something for everyone. Although I've done my best to make sure all the information is accurate, please go online or call ahead to confirm your plans.
Any suggestions and details of your upcoming events can be sent to me at catharinehadley@gmail.com.
I love writing this column, because I get the chance to see all the fun things I could do in the coming months. It's particularly fun when the calendar is filled with springtime activities.
Of course, the novelty of the April 8 total eclipse has received a lot of attention - but there are plenty of other ways to enjoy our natural assets.
Schedel Arboretum and Gardens in Elmore opens for the season on April 2, but I've marked my calendar for a workshop there a bit earlier. The Mindful Wellness Herb and Garden Spring Symposium is on March 23, and will feature speakers and discussion about gardening topics.
As usual, Earth Day is a day to celebrate at Osborn MetroPark in Erie County. The April 20 event will include plenty of family-friendly and educational activities. Arbor Day is the following Friday, April 26.
The Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge is open for wildlife drives from time to time. Check the calendar listing below for dates.
I will have details on the Biggest Week in American Birding, which runs May 3 through 12, in my next column.
Please submit suggestions and events for the May edition to catharinehadley@gmail.com by April 1.
March
Through April 14 - "New Narratives: Contemporary Works on Paper," Cleveland Museum of Art
Through April 14 - "The Brilliance of Caravaggio: Four Paintings in Focus," Toledo Museum of Art
Through April 21 - "Life in One Cubic Foot" exhibition on biodiversity, Cleveland Botanical Garden
Through Sept. 1 - "Six Dynasties of Chinese Painting," Cleveland Museum of Art
Through Sept. 1 - "Beth Lipman: ReGift" exhibit, Toledo Museum of Art
Through Aug. 30, 2025 - "Africa Unmasked" exhibit, Toledo Museum of Art
Through Aug. 30, 2025 - "Expanding Horizons: The Evolving Character of a Nation," Toledo Museum of Art
March 19-24 - "Annie," Connor Palace, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
March 20 - Drumming with Dylan presented by the Firelands Symphony Orchestra, Jackson Street Pier Pavilion
March 22 - Opening day for African Safari Wildlife Park, Port Clinton
March 22 - Cleveland Home & Remodeling Show, I-X Center, Cleveland
March 22 - Tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Lorain Palace Theatre, Lorai
March 22-23 - "Finding Nemo Jr. The Musical" presented by the Children's Theatre at Bellevue Society for the Artsn
March 22 through April 28 - "Shore Leave," an exhibition of paintings by Nate Lamp, The Arts Garage of the Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council, Port Clinton
March 22-23 - "The Planets" presented by the Toledo Symphony, Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle
March 27 - ZZ Top The Elevation Tour, Stranahan Theatre, Toledo
March 27 - "The Roar of '24 - A Tribute to Buddy Rich" presented by the Toledo Jazz Orchestra, Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle
March 28 - Opening day for Liberty Aviation Museum, Port Clinton
March 29 - Tribute to Barbra Streisand, Lorain Palace Theatre, Lorain
March 29 - Animal egg hunt and breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Toledo Zoo and Aquarium
March 29-31 - Toledo Mud Hens Opening Day Weekend, Fifth Third Field
March 30 - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Toledo Zoo and Aquarium
March 30 - Easter Bunny at the Merry-Go-Round Museum, Sandusky. Event features free admission, $1 carousel rides, and photos with the bunny.
March 30 - Easter Shop Hop Saturday, downtown Fremont
March 30 - Rumours, Lorain Palace Theatre, Lorain
March 30 - Hayes Easter Egg Roll, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont
APRIL
April 2 - Opening day for Mulberry Creek Herb Farm, Huron
April 2 - Brit Floyd performs at the Huntington Center, Toledo
April 2 - Job and Resource Fair, Terra State Community College, Fremont
April 5 - Kansas: Another Fork in the Road - 50th Anniversary Tour, Stranahan Theatre, Toledo
April 5-7 - "Spiegel Glow" and eclipse activities at the museum, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Libraries & Museum, Fremont
April 5-7 - NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland
April 5-7 - "Sleeping Beauty" presented by Toledo Ballet, Valentine Theatre
April 6 - "Requiem for the Living" presented by Firelands Symphony Orchestra, Trinity United Church of Christ, Tiffin
April 6 - Maritime Lecture Series at the Maritime Museum of Sandusky
April 6 - Free live wildlife exhibit, Vermilion on the Lake Historic Community Center, Vermilion
April 7 - Nine piano and string performers (comprising three separate trios) from the Cleveland Institute of Music, presented by the Musical Arts Series Port Clinton, Firelands Presbyterian Church, Port Clinton
April 7 - "Requiem for the Living" presented by Firelands Symphony Orchestra, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sandusky
April 7 - Solar Street Fair, downtown Woodville
April 10-20 - "Frozen," Stranahan Theatre, Toledo
April 11 - Jeff Dunham "Still Not Canceled," Huntington Center, Toledo
April 13 - "Violin Virtuosity" presented by Firelands Symphony Orchestra, Sawmill Creek Convention Center, Huron
April 13 - Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, Fremont
April 13 - Organ Symphony presented by Toledo Symphony, Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle
April 17-21 - "Stomp," Connor Palace, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
April 18 - Original Sewing & Quilting Expo, I-X Center, Cleveland
April 19 - Wine tasting, Toledo Zoo and Aquarium
April 19 and 21 - "Ragtime" presented by the Toledo Opera, Valentine Theatre
April 19 through June 22 - 2024 ARToledo group art exhibit, 20 North Gallery, Toledo
April 20 - Earth Day Extravaganza, Osborn MetroPark, Huron
April 20 - Party for the Planet, Toledo Zoo and Aquarium
April 20-21 - Container sale at Mulberry Creek Herb Farm, Huron
April 20-21 - Wildlife drives, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
April 21 - Whiskey Light Celebration, Put-in-Bay
April 23-25 - "Clue," E.J. Thomas Hall, Akron
April 26 - Arbor Day Sunrise Tree Tour, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont
April 26 - The Guess Who, Lorain Palace Theatre, Lorain
April 26 - "New World A-Comin'" performance by pianist Lara Downes, Valentine Theatre
April 26-28 and May 3-5 - "Stepping Out" presented by Harlequins Coach House Theatre, Sandusky
April 27 - Chocolate and Wine Walk presented by the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce, downtown Vermilion
April 27 - Vermilion in Bloom Gardeners Fair, downtown Vermilion
April 27-28 - Wildlife drives, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
April 28 - 2024 Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, Toledo
April 30-May 19 - "Company," Connor Palace, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
MAY
May 3-5 - North Pointe Ballet's "Peter Pan," Lorain Palace Theatre
May 3-12 - Biggest Week in American Birding, Black Swamp Bird Observatory
May 3-19 - Wildlife drives, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
updated 03.18.24 CAE
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