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Killer Queen
2026-07-11 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Detroit) | Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd,, Sylvania, OH, 43560, United States
On Sale Date: January 30th, 2026
Online at www.ticketmaster.com or in person at the Huntington Center Box Office (500 Jefferson Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43604)
Click here to buy tickets

Additional Show Info: Doors @ 6:30pm / No outside food or beverage / Small folding chairs allowed (General Admission area) / Rain or Shine event / Umbrellas not permitted / Parking $10 (Centennial Lot) / Smoking allowed in designated areas only

Lead singer Patrick Myers said “It’s been an amazing journey. That first show changed my life. We thought our band would last maybe a summer at the most but it’s a very addictive thing performing these songs. The concerts grew and grew, and we’ve ended up playing and selling out the same arenas that Queen played at their peak. It’s been quite surreal.” The band’s reputation continued to grow both in the UK and abroad leading to an awards ceremony in Leicester Square, hosted by Suggs from Madness who presented them with the award for “Worldwide Best Tribute Band”.
Quotes:
“Concerts as near to the real thing as you’re likely to get. A real-life Bohemian Rhapsody. Freddie Lives! A Pop Legend Is back” – The People
“The fabulous Killer Queen came on stage. What an impact! Mirage or Resurrection? The group voted best tribute in the world entirely succeeded in resurrecting Freddie Mercury both physically and vocally. You almost believe you were at Wembley Stadium back in 1986.” – Voix Du Nord

Music Under the Stars
2026-07-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-08-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-08-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre, 2700 Broadway St., Toledo, OH, 43614, United States
Sundays, July 5 – Aug. 9
Music Under the Stars returns for another season of music and memories! Enjoy the sounds of popular regional bands during this free concert series, held in the Zoo’s historic Amphitheatre on select Sunday evenings this summer.
We are excited to highlight the many musical talents found in popular bands featuring patriotic tunes, rock, jazz and symphonic performances during this long-standing Toledo tradition!
Join us for these fantastic FREE concerts beginning at 7:30 p.m. on the following Sundays:
July 5
122nd Army Band

July 12
Polish American Concert Band

July 19
Maumee Community Band

July 26
Motor City Catz
Enjoy lights on the south side and a performance with DC Taylor-Acoustic Duo, in our Main Plaza, from 6-7:30 p.m., as part of our Christmas in July weekend.
Aug. 3
Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra
Featuring a performance with Black Swamp Fine Arts School
Aug. 10
Cakewalkin’ Jass Band
Food and beverage offerings will be available for purchase.
Gates open at 6 p.m., the Amphitheatre will open at 6:30 p.m.
Admission is free and both the Anthony Wayne Trail and Broadway entrances will be open. Zoo members receive free parking in both lots on concert nights and standard parking rates apply for non-members.

Paddle and Groove
2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Maumee River
Event Name: Paddle and Groove
Location: Maumee River, Downtown Toledo. Specific launch site TBA.
Organization: Black Swamp Conservancy, blackswamp.org
Presenting Sponsor: KeyBank National Association Trustee for the Walter E. Terhune Memorial Fund
Tickets + event information: https://collections.humanitix.com/paddle-and-groove
Dates + Artists:
June 24 — Handmade Moments
July 15 — Dustin Dale Gaspard
August 5 — Djangoponique
Time for each date: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Description:
Get ready to float, groove, and celebrate summer on the Maumee!
Black Swamp Conservancy and KeyBank National Association Trustee for the Walter E. Terhune Memorial Fund are excited to announce the 2026 season for Paddle & Groove! Come join us and experience a one-of-a-kind floating concert series that brings live music directly to the river.
We’ll load a band onto a pontoon boat, you’ll load into a kayak, and we’ll take off down the Maumee, playing as we go.
Enjoy the perfect summer evening surrounded by water, nature, community, and song. Whether you’re dancing in your kayak or simply drifting with the current, this is an event you won’t forget.
Come for the music. Stay for the mission. Paddle for the future.

Authors! with Daniel Kraus
2026-07-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Toledo Lucas County Public Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
About the event
Join bestselling author Daniel Kraus for an exclusive discussion of his latest novel, The Sixth Nik. A Midland, Michigan native, Kraus has captivated the literary world with his acclaimed fiction and nonfiction, including his celebrated collaboration with Guillermo del Toro on The Shape of Water. Don’t miss this chance to meet one of America’s most successful writers. The event features a 45-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session. Each ticket includes a copy of the book.
About the book
Beyond the reach of the lethal trollbot internet soars The Sickness, a sentient biomatter ship. Aboard is Sisilla, a nine-year-old cultist with an enhanced “nik” brain, tasked with investigating the rogue, plague-ridden planet of Fém. Surrounded by a dangerous crew—including a vengeful captain and a mutating ship—Sisilla must uncover Fém’s horrific secrets and forsake her fate to survive the unknown.
About the author
New York Times bestseller Daniel Kraus is the author of Whalefall, an Alex Award winner and LA Times Book Prize finalist. He is well-known for coauthoring The Shape of Water and Trollhunters with Guillermo del Toro, and The Living Dead with George A. Romero. Kraus has earned the Bram Stoker Award and two Odyssey Awards, with his work appearing in twenty-plus languages. He lives with his wife in Chicago.

Jim Gaffigan
2026-07-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre, 2700 Broadway St., Toledo, OH, 43614, United States
Jim Gaffigan is coming to the Toledo Zoo! Tickets for the 2026 tour will be on sale Fri, April 24 at 10 a.m., with an exclusive Toledo Zoo member-only pre-sale through Ticketmaster on Thurs, April 23 at 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Hotel California
2026-07-17 20:00 - 23:00 | Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd,, Sylvania, OH, 43560, United States
On Sale Date: January 30th, 2026
Online at www.ticketmaster.com or in person at the Huntington Center Box Office (500 Jefferson Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43604)
Click here to buy tickets

Additional Show Info: Doors @ 6:30pm / No outside food or beverage / Small folding chairs allowed (General Admission area) / Rain or Shine event / Umbrellas not permitted / Parking $10 (Centennial Lot) / Smoking allowed in designated areas only

When The Eagles stopped to catch their breath a few decades ago, having sold over 100 million records, collected six Grammy’s, and enjoyed six #1 albums, Hotel California began a pioneering journey through their history-making music that has taken them around the globe and thrilled hundreds of thousands of Eagles fans. It’s been a journey they could never have imagined back in 1986, but their dedication, unique musical gifts, and an obsessive commitment to doing this legendary music true justice in performance, set them apart from the many Eagles bands that came after them. Hotel California toured relentlessly from the 80’s straight through to today, setting the standard for world-class tribute productions as they went, and sharing stages with the likes of The Doobie Bros., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gretchen Wilson, REO Speedwagon, and many more. From Japan to Dubai, Toronto to Texas, Hotel California has boldly taken the tribute band where none had gone before them and changed an industry’s collective mind about how good a “tribute” band could really be. Today Hotel California continues to tour internationally, and their stage show has evolved into one of the most impressive and popular productions on the North American soft-seat and festival circuits. Featuring original members within their strongest lineup to date, the band is enjoying what they do today more than ever – and it sure sounds like it! It won’t take you long to hear why legions of Eagles fans come back to see them time after time, and the top venues & festivals have them back again and again. The easy-going warmth that comes from the band onstage exemplifies the Southern California sound of the 1970’s. The experience of a Hotel California show isn’t just about the band – it’s about celebrating the music and the memories, and the band gets the audiences involved and on their feet! Close your eyes and you’re right back there.

Romance-Con Presents | Mazey Eddings
2026-07-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Toledo Lucas County Public Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
Mazey Eddings has made it her personal mission to destigmatize mental health issues and write love stories for every brain, and we are here for it.

Romance-Con Presents is an author series devoted to the Romance genre and the authors who make it everything we love. Each program will feature a discussion with the author, followed by audience Q&A.
Books will be available for sale at the event. Signing and photo opportunity to follow the talk.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mazey Eddings is a bestselling author, dentist, and (most importantly) stage mom to her cats, Yaya and Zadie. She can most often be found reading romance novels under her weighted blanket and asking her husband to bring her snacks. She’s made it her personal mission in life to destigmatize mental health issues and write love stories for every brain. With roots in Ohio and Philadelphia, she now calls North Carolina home.
ABOUT THE BOOK | YOU WON’T FORGET ME
Lost. Reckless. In love.
Cubby Clark is the heart of her band―loyal, earnest, and determined to make music that matters. But just as they’re about to break out, Connor, her on-again, off-again boyfriend walks away . . . and rockets to solo fame with a hit song tearing her down.
Left with a fractured band, a publicly adored and toxic ex, and relentless writer’s block, Cubby is barely holding it together.
The only thing keeping her steady are her friends and bandmates Darcy and Harry. Especially Darcy―bright, magnetic, and more guarded than she lets on. But, when a seemingly romantic photo of Cubby and Harry goes viral the same night Cubby and Darcy hook-up, the inseparable pair begin to fracture.
Thrust into a whirlwind tour, Cubby and Darcy are forced into close quarters. Now Cubby has one summer to decide what she’s willing to risk. Walking away would be easier. But staying might mean everything.
For more about Mazey’s books, or to request or download, click here.
This program is presented and sponsored by Toledo Library’s Disability Pride Group.
Sensory Considerations: This program will use dim artificial lighting. All speakers will use microphones.
Accessibility Details: Located on the second floor, accessed by elevator and/or stairs. All doors will feature an automatic function or be propped prior to program start. Tile or low-pile carpet throughout the building. Limited free parking is available in the attached garage.
Please call Public Services at 419-259-5293 to request an accommodation at least two weeks prior to the program date.

Toledo Urban Music Festival
2026-07-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave, Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
Toledo and surrounding areas….
The 21st Annual Toledo Urban Music Festival is bringing the legends, the vibes, and the celebration of 30 YEARS
Eric Benét
Keke Wyatt
Zapp Band
Midnight Star
Big Woo
Tiffanie Campbell Fryer & MORE

The Huntington Center
500 Jefferson Ave Toledo Ohio
July 18, 2026
Tickets ON SALE NOW!
Don’t wait—secure your seats TODAY
#ToledoUrbanFest #TUFCU30Years

2:00pm Doors, 3:00pm start
Get tickets now at
Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union – 3053 Monroe St
Huntington Center Box Office
Ticketmaster.com

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Toledo, OH
2026-07-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel, 444 N. Summit St., Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.
Now playing at Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel in Toledo, OH, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.
Planning a group celebration or private event in Toledo? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.

Hairball
2026-07-18 20:00 - 23:00 | Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd,, Sylvania, OH, 43560, United States
On Sale Date: January 23rd, 2026
Online at www.ticketmaster.com or in person at the Huntington Center Box Office (500 Jefferson Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43604)
Click here to buy tickets

Additional Show Info: Doors @ 6:30pm / No outside food or beverage / Small folding chairs allowed (General Admission area) / Rain or Shine event / Umbrellas not permitted / Parking $10 (Centennial Lot) / Smoking allowed in designated areas only

IT’S LIKE 20 CONCERTS IN ONE NIGHT!
A band puts on a concert – Hairball puts on an event! Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience you won’t soon forget. The lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs, and screaming hordes of avid fans…to merely call it a concert would be like calling Mount Rushmore a roadside attraction!
Vocalists Joe Dandy, Kris Vox, and Dave Moody lead the band through a 2+ hour, mind-blowing, and drop-dead accurate homage to some of the biggest arena acts in the world. Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, and Aerosmith are but a few of the acts fans will see brought to life. The Hairball stage becomes an entirely new rock concert before your very eyes countless times throughout the night.
The motor that drives the Hairball dragster consists of HBK on the electric bass, Billy on the drums, and Happy on the lead guitar. These Rock & Roll soldiers pride themselves on nailing some of the most memorable licks and chops of all time, while adding their own style and flare that they’ve cultivated over decades of tireless performing. This isn’t a side job. These guys eat, sleep and breathe Rock & Roll! 2024 finds Hairball celebrating its 24th year of rocking hundreds of thousands of people across the country. Constantly adding more characters, more pyrotechnics, more lights, more sound, more props, more surprises…more everything! While Happy often tells the audience “Today is the first day is the rest of your life!” Hairball performs every show as though it could be their last. Every night is a 100% full-on, no-holdsbarred, exciting, chaotic, fiery party that must be experienced to be believed!

Fort Meigs After Dark Lantern Tour
2026-07-18 20:15 - 22:00 | Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH, 43551, United States
Experience Fort Meigs after dark!
Led by costumed guides, guests will tour the fort by lantern light, witness a nighttime musket demonstration, and experience the historic battlefield as soldiers did during the War of 1812.
Tour times:

April 18, 2026 | 8:00pm
July 18, 2026 | 8:15pm
September 26, 2026 | 7pm

Doors open 30 minutes before tour steps off.
Cost: $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, $12 for kids and students.
Space is limited to 105 guests. Advanced tickets are required.
Tickets can be purchased online in our online shop!

Authors! with Kelly Rimmer
2026-07-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Toledo Lucas County Public Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
About the event
Join New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kelly Rimmer as she celebrates her new novel, The Story Keeper. Rimmer will delve into the art of weaving a dual narrative and the allure of a book-within-a-book mystery. The conversation will focus on the Gothic suspense of family secrets, the blurred lines between fiction and reality, and the enduring power of stories held within an ancestral home. This is a perfect event for readers who love historical fiction, compelling mysteries, and exploring the hidden legacies of the past.
About the book
The Story Keeper blends a contemporary mystery with Gothic suspense. It introduces Fiona Winslow, who seeks solace by restoring Wurimbirra, the decaying family estate she inherited after a tumultuous year. Beneath the crumbling plaster, she discovers secrets buried for a generation. Her attention is then caught by a curious book in her late uncle’s library, The Midnight Estate, which plunges her into a tale that eerily mirrors her own, a story of love, loss, and betrayal. Rimmer masterfully weaves a dual narrative and a book-within-a-book mystery, forcing Fiona to question if the true mystery lies within the walls of her ancestral home or within the pages of the book that seems to have chosen her.
About the author
Kelly Rimmer is the worldwide bestselling Australian author of historical and contemporary fiction, including the New York Times bestsellers The Things We Cannot Say and The Warsaw Orphan. Her emotionally compelling novels have sold millions of copies and have been translated into dozens of languages around the world. Known for her meticulously researched historical fiction, she has captivated readers with stories of ordinary people facing impossible situations. Rimmer is also the owner of Collins Booksellers Orange, the last remaining bookstore near her home in rural Australia, where she lives with her family.

It’s Friday! Plein air landscape painting with Sarah Ritchey
2026-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Toledo Museum of Art, Glass Pavilion, Glass Salon, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, OH, 43620
A monthly Friday night event at the Toledo Museum of Art
It’s Friday! is a once‑per‑month Friday evening series at the Toledo Museum of Art, bringing together art, live music, and hands-on experiences in the Glass Pavilion.

Each event features a guided activity, live performances by local musicians, and drinks available from the bar—all in a space made for connection, creativity, and conversation.
Come with friends. Make it a date. Or make Friday night just for you.

What Happens at It’s Friday!
Each It’s Friday! event includes:

Live music from local artists

A featured activity, such as yoga or art‑making, led by a guest instructor (Registration required)

Cash bar in the Glass Pavilion

Time to relax, enjoy, and explore at your own pace

Activities change each month, so every Friday feels distinct—while still offering the same welcoming Museum atmosphere.

A Creative Way to Start the Weekend
Stay active with yoga. Get creative with plein air painting. Wander, listen, observe. Talk with friends or take time for yourself. The experience is designed to meet you where you are—curious, social, reflective, or all of the above.
Some evenings also offer the option to add on special exhibition tickets, turning your visit into a fuller Museum experience.

It’s Friday! takes place once a month, 6:00–8:00 pm, in the Glass Pavilion at the Toledo Museum of Art. While the event is free and open to the public, activities cost $30 per person; members receive a 10% discount. You do not have to participate in the activity to attend.
• Fri, June 5 — Yoga with Kristen Sanders (bring your own mat)
• Fri, July 24 — Plein air landscape painting with Sarah Ritchey
• Fri, Aug 14 — Activity reveal coming soon
Attend one event or join us all summer long.
Cash bar available
Activities vary by date and require advance registration
If you need accommodations or assistance to fully participate, please contact access@toledomuseum.org at least three days prior to the event

It’s Friday! Activity reveal coming soon
2026-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Toledo Museum of Art, Glass Pavilion, Glass Salon, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, OH, 43620

Blitzen in July
2026-07-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Maumee Bay Brewing Company Event Warehouse, 201 Morris St., Toledo, OH, 43605, United States
Our winter warmer, Blitzen, is making its annual summer appearance — and we’re throwing a party in its honor.
Join us at the MBBC Warehouse and Hops Garden for Blitzen In July, an evening packed with cold beer, vintage treasures, live music, and midsummer holiday chaos in the best way possible.Sip on seasonal brews, grab tasty bites from the MBBC Food Truck, and stroll Morris St. for a special PM edition of Thrift & Sip — an evening vintage market filled with curated vendors, unique finds, and laid-back summer vibes.
Live entertainment by Tasty Bits
A special visitor from the North Pole will also be making an appearance
Cold beer flowing all evening
Vendor market + shopping is FREE to attend
Whether you come for the thrifting and stay for the beer… or come for the beer and leave with vintage treasures, this is your official invitation to celebrate Christmas in July, MBBC style.
No tickets needed to shop and enjoy the event — just bring your best retro summer energy.
*** BECOME A THRIFT & SIP VENDOR*** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pm-edition-thrift-sip-tickets-1990234345503

Lee Brice
2026-07-31 20:00 - 23:00 | Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd,, Sylvania, OH, 43560, United States
On Sale Date: January 23rd, 2026

Online at www.ticketmaster.com or in person at the Huntington Center Box Office (500 Jefferson Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43604)
Click here to buy tickets

Additional Show Info: Doors @ 6:30pm / No outside food or beverage / Small folding chairs allowed (General Admission area) / Rain or Shine event / Umbrellas not permitted / Parking $10 (Centennial Lot) / Smoking allowed in designated areas only

About The Artist

When Curb Records recording artist, Lee Brice, isn’t selling out arenas, writing and recording songs, or building new brands like Dulce Vida Tequila and Loud Lemon, you’ll find the family man with his wife , Sara, their two young boys, and daughter. Meanwhile, with over 12 billion career streams, Brice continues to enjoy massive success at country radio, digital streaming services, and on the road. He has reached the #1 spot at Country Radio with the Platinum-selling “Memory I Don’t Mess With,” which consecutively follows three prior #1s: ASCAP’s 2021 Country Song of the Year and 3x Platinum track “One of Them Girls,” “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Carly Pearce, and the 4x Platinum hit “Rumor,” which was nominated for Single of the Year at the 55th Annual ACM Awards. One of the most played country artists of all time on Pandora, he was the second country artist — behind Keith Urban — to receive the Pandora Billionaire plaque. Lee is also a GRAMMY nominee, a CMA and ACM award winner, and he’s taken nine radio singles to Number One: “A Woman Like You,” “Hard to Love,” “I Drive Your Truck,” “I Don’t Dance,” “Drinking Class,” “Rumor,” “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” “One of Them Girls,” and “Memory I Don’t Mess With.” Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, and others have recorded his songs, and he’s performed on numerous TV shows, including NBC’s Today, ABC’s The Bachelor, NBC’s The Voice, and FOX’s Miss USA 2018. Lee performed as part of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoring Garth Brooks, aired on PBS in March 2020.
At the 54th Annual CMA Awards, Lee took home the prize for Musical Event of the Year for his song with Carly Pearce, “I Hope You’re Happy Now.” At the 56th ACM Awards, “I Hope You’re Happy Now” won Single of the Year and Music Event of the Year, and Lee and Carly Pearce performed the song live. Lee’s album, Hey World, has been certified Platinum and features several multi-Platinum selling hits. Lee kicked off 2024 with an intimate acoustic tour, the Me & My Guitar Tour, and in the spring released the single, “Drinkin’ Buddies” with Nate Smith and Hailey Whitters. The single was followed by the nostalgic summertime track, “Summer of Us.” Last year, Brice began rolling out new music, including the heartfelt “Cry,” teaming up with some of his legendary Country friends – Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser, Jerrod Niemann, Dallas Davidson and Rob Hatch (aka The Traler Park) – for “Said No Country Boy Ever,” and most recently, “Killed The Man.” Brice is slated to release even more new music for his upcoming album in 2026 and will be touring in the U.S. as well as a run in Canada.

Billy Bob Thornton &The Boxmasters "2026 Morro Rock Tour"
2026-08-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
Direct from the Stagecoach Festival and fresh off their historic tour opening for The Who, THE BOXMASTERS bring their signature “Sixties Mod” sound to Toledo.
While the world knows Billy Bob Thornton for his storied career in film, to televisions hit streaming sensation LANDMAN, to writer, his heart has always been in the studio and on the tour bus. Alongside co-founder J.D. Andrew, The Boxmasters have spent two decades cultivating a sound that pays homage to the Beatles, The Beach Boys, and the cosmic American music of the 1960s.
Formed in 2006, the duo of J.D. Andrew and Billy Bob Thornton has spent two decades cultivating a rabid cult fanbase worldwide. While Thornton is the voice and lyricist, the band is a true collaborative engine, blending influences ranging from the cosmic country of Kris Kristofferson and John Prine to the power-pop of Big Star and The Byrds.
Coming off a massive appearance at the Stagecoach Festival, the band is touring in support of their 21st release, In The Bay. Written in the coastal breeze of Morro Bay, California, the new album is a sun-drenched homage to the legendary “California Sound” of the 1960s.
“It is our humble attempt at making our ‘Pet Sounds.’ We’re certainly not The Beatles or The Beach Boys… but those heroes continue to inspire us. When we started this album, we had the general idea that we were going to make one of our more Sixties pop-influenced albums.” — Billy Bob Thornton
Don’t miss the chance to see one of the most prolific and dedicated touring acts on the road today in the intimate setting of The Valentine Theatre.
Call the box office at 419-242-2787 for ADA seating. Out of town guests should call the box office directly for seating. TICKET PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE VENUE OR INTERNET CONVENIENCE FEES. PLEASE MAKE ONLINE PURCHASES CAREFULLY! NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES FOR ANY REASON. ALL SALES FINAL!

Wild about Art
2026-08-08 - 2026-08-10 | Toledo Zoo, United States
Join us for our two-day art fair that takes place throughout Zoo grounds. This unique show, features local and regional artists with various mediums on display and for sale. Enjoy artist and animal painting demos, live musical entertainment and more!

Animal Painting Demos (Each Day)

10:15 a.m.
Hippopotamus – Tembo Trail
10:30 a.m.
African elephants – Tembo Trail, Bull yard
11 a.m.
Primate Forest
1 p.m.
African elephants – Tembo Trail, Bull yard

1:30 p.m.
Penguins – Penguin Beach
2 p.m.
Armadillo – Nature’s Neighborhood
2:30 p.m.
Reptile House
3 p.m.
Primate Forest

Activities & Demos (Each Day)

All day
Kids’ Art Zone – Nature’s Neighborhood
Chalk art demos with Ice Creations – Throughout the Art Fair
10 a.m. – noon each day
Spin & Splat art demos – Nature’s Neighborhood
Noon – 3 p.m. each day
Origami demos, by Michael Roy’s Paper Magic – Main Plaza
Crafts with TSA – Near Nature’s Neighborhood

Saturday musical entertainment, Main Plaza
10 a.m. – noon – Millenius String Quartet
12:30, 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. – TSA Pop Combo
3 & 4 p.m. – TSA Urban Jazz Collective
Sunday musical entertainment, Main Plaza
10 a.m. – noon – Millenius String Quartet
12:30, 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. – TSA Glass City Steel
3 – 4 p.m. – TSA Urban Jazz Collective

Glass City Record Show
2026-08-09 10:00 - 16:00 | The Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH, 43614, United States
Join us for Northwest Ohio’s Best Record Show, at The Stranahan, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH. Dig through 75+ tables packed with new and pre-loved LPs, 45s, CDs, cassettes, memorabilia, posters, vintage stereo gear, storage supplies, and more. Expect everything from classic rock, pop, metal, punk, prog, and ’80s favorites to blues, jazz, soul, R&B, country, bluegrass, and beyond.
Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. General admission: $2 Cash only admission please
Grab food and drinks (including a full bar) from the concession stand – open all day.
Door prize drawings at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
First 75 attendees will receive a free record tote bag from BCW Supplies, which will also be on-site with sleeves, boxes, and more.
Cash is preferred for music purchases. Some vendors accept cards, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Note: The Stranahan concessions is cashless, and there’s no ATM on-site.
Got records to sell? Bring ’em along or reach out to Jeremy! More info at ftrvinyl.com/glass-city-record-show

Authors! with Karin Slaughter
2026-08-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Toledo Lucas County Public Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
Welcome to North Falls. A small town with big secrets…
1601 Iris Drive looks like any other house on the quiet, residential street. But rumors are rampant about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind closed doors.
When gunshots ring out, Sheriff Emmy Clifton and her sister, ex-federal agent Jude Archer, discover a devastating crime scene. Allison Vickery has been murdered in her own kitchen, and her teenage daughter is bleeding upstairs, left for dead.
Everyone thinks they know what happened. But secrets are buried everywhere in this small town.
And it’s up to Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth…
Karin Slaughter is one of the world’s most popular storytellers. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty- five novels, including the Edgar nominated Cop Town and standalone novels Pretty Girls and False Witness. An international bestseller, Slaughter is published in 120 countries with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe. Pieces of Her, based on her novel, debuted at #1 worldwide on Netflix as an original series in 2022. Her bestselling thriller series, Will Trent, is now a television and streaming sensation in its 4th season. The Good Daughter has been adapted into a limited series starring Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy, and further projects are currently in development for film/TV. Karin Slaughter is the founder of the Save the Libraries project—a nonprofit organization established to support libraries and library programming. A native of Georgia, she lives in Atlanta.
FAQs:
Do tickets include a copy of the book? Yes, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book.
Can tickets be purchased by phone? No, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only.
What are my parking options at the event? The Library has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St.
What time do the doors open? General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.
Are there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating.
Is handicapped seating available? Handicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangements, please call (419) 214-4332 at least one week prior to the event.
Will an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event? We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event – if you require this service, please contact us at (419) 214-4332 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made.
What can/can’t I bring to the event? Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed.
Will the author hold a book signing after the talk? Yes, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned.
Can I get my book if I don’t attend the event? Books may only be obtained at the event. If you are unable to attend, you may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventbrite email receipt so they may collect the book.
What is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded only if the event is canceled.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at (419) 214-4332

Perrysburg Hearts the Arts
2026-08-15 - 2026-08-17 | Front St. to 3rd St. on Lousiana Ave. and 2nd St.
Perrysburg Hearts the Arts will be returning in 2026 to the quaint streets of Perrysburg, OH. This fine art fair features jury-selected artists and artisans including jewelry, ceramics, painting, glass, photography, fiber and more. The event is located near convenient parking and wonderful restaurants and shops. In addition to spectacular artists, this event is free for all to attend and there will be fun food and kids activities.
The event stretches from Front Street to 3rd Street on Louisiana Ave. and 2nd Street.

Perrysburg Hearts the Arts
2026-08-15 - 2026-08-17 | Downtown Perrysburg, 140 E. Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, OH, 43551, United States
Perrysburg Hearts the Arts returns in 2026, bringing a vibrant celebration of creativity to the charming downtown streets of Perrysburg, Ohio. This highly anticipated fine art fair showcases a curated, jury-selected lineup of talented artists and skilled artisans working across a wide range of mediums, including jewelry, ceramics, painting, glasswork, photography, fiber arts, and more.
Visitors can stroll through a lively outdoor gallery experience set against Perrysburg’s picturesque historic backdrop, with easy access to convenient parking, as well as an inviting mix of local restaurants, cafés, and boutique shops just steps away from the event.
Best of all, admission is completely free, making it an accessible cultural experience for everyone. Alongside the exceptional artwork on display and available for purchase, guests can enjoy a welcoming atmosphere featuring live entertainment, delicious food options, and engaging activities designed for kids, making it a full-day destination for families, collectors, and casual art lovers alike.
Saturday, August 16: 10am – 6pm with music til 10pm
Sunday, August 17: 10am – 4pm

Get The Led Out
2026-08-15 20:00 - 23:00 | Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd,, Sylvania, OH, 43560, United States
On Sale Date: January 23rd, 2026

Online at www.ticketmaster.com or in person at the Huntington Center Box Office (500 Jefferson Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43604)
Click here to buy tickets

Additional Show Info: Doors @ 6:30pm / No outside food or beverage / Small folding chairs allowed (General Admission area) / Rain or Shine event / Umbrellas not permitted / Parking $10 (Centennial Lot) / Smoking allowed in designated areas only

From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get the Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musician’s intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album…GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants…a high-energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart-thumping intensity. Don’t miss this super group and at price everyone can afford.

Foreigner
2026-08-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre, 2700 Broadway St., Toledo, OH, 43614, United States
Foreigner is coming to the Toledo Zoo! Tickets for the 2026 tour will be on sale Fri, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m.

Live at the Library with Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts
2026-08-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Toledo Lucas County Public Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
Toledo Lucas County Public Library welcomes all to our concert series, Live at the Library, a series featuring international musical talent. This August, we welcome Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts.

Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts bring together rock, Americana, and classic soul into a sound that is both familiar and fresh. Led by singer‑songwriter Miles Nielsen, the band is known for strong melodies, tight harmonies, and songs that tell real, heartfelt stories. Their high‑energy live shows move easily from catchy rock tunes to soulful, roots‑inspired moments, creating a performance that connects with audiences of all ages.
Join us for a night of great music and enjoy a lively, feel‑good performance with Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts.
