Stroede Center for the Arts is administered by the Defiance Community Cultural Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the performing arts, communication, and historic preservation. The performance hall features a Baldwin 9′ concert grand piano, digital projector, and seats 192. ...

Happy Dog is a neighborhood corner bar in Cleveland, OH, serving hot dogs and beer. Regular live music includes everything from  rock and country to punk and polka. The Underdog Bar in the basement holds about 50 people, has a sound system, projector and screen, and pinball machines. ...

Northside Tavern is a friendly neighborhood tavern and live music venue in Cincinnati, OH. The bar offers free, original live music almost every night, plus local craft brews on tap, and a year-round outdoor patio. ...

Top Cats is a premier nightlife and live music destination in Cincinnati, OH, with deep roots in hospitality and entertainment featuring best in class service, state-of-the-art concert space, incredible patio views, a seasonal array of giant gaming, and an event space that is customized to fit your party. ...

BLU Jazz+ is a live music venue and photography gallery in downtown Akron, OH, presenting live jazz nightly with state-of-the art stage, sound and lighting in a relaxing atmosphere. ...

Riverfront Live is an indoor-outdoor event venue located on the banks of the Ohio River in Cincinnati, OH. The venue bring in top-tier artists with local support from country, rock, reggae, and electronic genres to create an eclectic live music experience where performances become legends. ...

The Newport Music Hall holds the honor of being the “Longest Continually Running Rock Club” in the country. Located on the campus of the Ohio State University in Downtown Columbus, Newport Music Hall maintains the preservation of its historic ballroom architecture. ...

Located in the heart of Greater Cincinnati at the Union Center Pavilion Shopping Center, Lori’s RoadHouse is a full-service restaurant and live music venue with a huge patio and dance floor for country line dancing. The honky tonk features two stages showcasing live country music from local, regional, and national artists. Enjoy free dance lessons on Tuesdays, multiple large screen TVs, and three bars serving freshly made cocktails all night long. ...

Opened in 2013, MGM Northfield Park is a casino in Ohio with horse racing, multiple restaurants, bars, and more. Center Stage at MGM Northfield Park is a concert-style music hall with a state-of-the-art audio and lighting system and an electrifying atmosphere. Laugh along with the biggest names in comedy or rock out with music legends up-close-and-personal. ...

Mapleside Farms is a 122-acre fully functioning apple orchard and one of the premier entertainment and concert venues in Northeast Ohio. The Summer Concerts Over The Valley, The Winter Concerts in the Barn, and The Fall Festivals have become time-honored events. The Barn can accommodate up to 300 guests indoors. Outdoor events can accommodate up to 2000. ...

Located in an old brick row house building in Akron, OH, Old 97 Café is a warm, candle-lit lounge with a large outdoor patio bar. Open Wednesday through Saturday, Old 97 Café has a firepit, cornhole, darts and a wonderful lineup of musicians and bands playing live almost every week. ...

There are two distinct music spaces at Natalie’s Music Hall & Kitchen in Grandview Heights, Columbus, OH. The Music Hall features a multi-level floor plan capable of a variety of seated and standing arrangements, along with a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system and its own full service bar. The Corner Stage is an intimate space on the restaurant side of Natalie’s that also has excellent sound and lighting, along with its own full-service bar. ...

Opened in 2015, The Rialto Theatre in Akron, OH, features a live room with a stage, full sound and lighting, and a full bar. The theater hosts artists in every genre including folk, rock, hip hop, country and alternative. The venue also has swing dancing nights the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. At the front of the building is the Rialto Living Room, an intimate live music performance space and lounge. Additionally, the Rialto is home to a world-class recording facility that has produced records for a number of up-and-coming and established artists. ...

The Redmoor acts as the stage for some of Cincinnati’s most memorable weddings, events, and live music performances. This historic Art Deco theater located in the heart of Mt. Lookout Square, has an intimate, acoustically engineered atmosphere. From blue notes to chords that swing, live music lives here. ...

Welcome To The Farm is a live music country bar from Chase Rice on the Flats East Bank in Cleveland, OH. Local and touring country musicians and bands are showcased in the space flanked by bars on each side with garage doors opening on all sides and a patio overlooking the water. ...

Located in downtown Cincinnati’s Backstage District, the Aronoff Center for the Arts is a large performing arts center presenting plays, dance, popular music concerts, stand-up comedy and musicals. Opened in 1995, the facility offers numerous event spaces including three theaters and an art gallery. The 2,700-capacity Procter & Gamble Hall is a performance space with excellent sightlines, comfortable seating, a fully-equipped stage, state-of-the-art sound and lighting, and a fiber optic ceiling that creates a starlight effect. The intimate 437-capacity Jarson-Kaplan Theater has with full production capabilities, great acoustics, and excellent sightlines. The 150-capacity Fifth Third Bank Theater is a street-level studio space with full lighting and sound that can be configured for a wide variety of functions. The Aronoff is home to several resident companies including Broadway in Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Music Theatre, Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative, Contemporary Dance Theater, Exhale Dance Tribe, Mutual Dance Theatre, and Revolution Dance Theatre. The Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) manages and operates the Aronoff Center and Music Hall. ...

Music Hall, commonly known as Cincinnati Music Hall, is a classical music performance hall in Cincinnati, OH. Completed in 1878, the landmark is an anchor of the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood and home to the Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, May Festival Chorus, and Friends of Music Hall. The 2,500-capacity Springer Auditorium at Music Hall hosts concerts, performances, lectures, seminars and more. Located on the second level, the 1,400-capacity Music Hall Ballroom is a versatile event space that hosts weddings, exhibitions, fashion shows, lectures and more. Additional event spaces include Corbett Tower, Harry T. Wilks Studio, Edyth B. Lindner Grand Foyer, and Taft Suite. ...

KEMBA Live! is located in the heart of downtown Columbus’ Arena District. The indoor/outdoor venue is divided into three independent concert spaces: the indoor music hall, an outdoor amphitheater, and the plaza. The venue comes equipped with a marque, state-of-the-art audio, lighting, and sound, and a full-service production staff. The Basement is located next to the KEMBA Live! venue under the A&R Music Bar. The Basement features both national and local rock bands. ...

MadTree Taproom in the Oakley neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH, offers 32 tap handles with local craft beer, ciders, wine and house-made cocktails. ...

Twentieth Century Theater is located in the heart of Oakley Square near downtown Cincinnati, OH. Built in 1941 as a deluxe movie theater, today it functions as a mixed use venue for special events catering and concerts. 20th Century Theater is one of the most intimate venues in Cincinnati, with concert sound and lighting, unobstructed sightlines, and a full bar. ...

Built in 1902, Thirty One West is a historic three-story event venue in downtown Newark, OH, featuring entertainment, a tapas restaurant, craft beer and cocktails. Restored in 2016, the venue offers event spaces on all three stories. Its historic ballroom seats up to 500 and offers a unique and intimate setting. ...

Leon’s Garage a two-level music venue in Marysville, OH, and home of Rick’s pulled pork. Enjoy more than 20 taps, a long list of bottles, craft beers, and sandwiches in a nostalgia-filled garage. ...

The Brightside Music & Event Venue is a renovated 1800’s warehouse located in the Webster Station neighborhood in the heart of downtown Dayton, OH. There are two distinct spaces; the Brightside Bar and the Vodvil Ballroom, with state-of-the-art sound and light systems in both rooms. ...

Located at The Banks on the riverfront next to the Great American Ballpark, Tin Roof Cincinnati is a live music joint serving up southern-inspired, made-from-scratch food along with a full entertainment and events calendar. Tin Roof Cincinnati features LCD digital monitors throughout, a 10′ projection screen, a full professional stage, sound, and lighting packages. ...

JD Legends Entertainment complex in Franklin, OH, offers 12 lanes of bowling, a full service restaurant, arcade, sand volleyball, karaoke and live music. ...

The Bluestone is a classic event venue built in 1898 in the heart of Columbus, OH. The Bluestone boasts three diverse levels, seven bars, soaring stained glass windows, and a gracious outdoor patio. Concerts at the Bluestone take place in the main space, or Sanctuary, and the overlooking Loft. ...

Located on the second floor of the Metropolitan at the 9 hotel in Cleveland, OH, Alex Theater is an intimate performing arts venue presenting concerts, cabarets, and televised sporting events. Featuring high-def audiovisuals and 60 comfortable leather seats, this inventive indoor theater is a unique stage for live original music from classical to pop, soul and more. ...

Schwartz’s Point is Cincinnati’s only European-style jazz and acoustic club featuring wine, cocktails and live jazz performances. Schwartz’s Point has live jazz most Thursdays, and every Friday and Saturday evening in a unique and intimate atmosphere. On Sundays the club features blues, boogie woogie, jazz mashups, and other intriguing live music. ...

Agora Theater & Ballroom is a music venue in Cleveland, OH, with two rooms: a 500-capacity, standing-room-only ballroom with adjoining bar and an 1800-seat theater and event space. The theater features a tiered main floor, seated balcony, and opera boxes. ...

Memorial Hall OTR is a performance venue and event space located across from Washington Park in the arts district of Over-the-Rhine in Cincinnati, OH. Memorial Hall hosts concerts, comedy shows, parties, movies, lectures, family programs, and more. The 556-seat jewel box Annie W. and Elizabeth M. Anderson Theater features remarkable acoustics and stunning Beaux Arts design. Two elegant ballrooms with seated capacity of 208 feature hardwood floors, intricately painted ceilings, and sophisticated lighting and AV capabilities. Just outside the theater, the intimate Parkview Room is a stone chamber with high ceilings and artisanal windows opening to Washington Park. The Studio at Memorial Hall is the perfect space to host a rehearsal, corporate meeting, small performance, or variety of other events. This room is simple, yet sharp with its glass storefront doors, resilient flooring and built-in AV components. Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society (CMHS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history and enhancing Memorial Hall as a place for culture, arts, and community. ...

The Treelawn Social Club and Music Hall are two independent, artist-centric music venues in the Waterloo Arts and Entertainment District of Cleveland, OH. The campus includes a ballroom, social club, and brewery. On the ground floor is the Treelawn Social Club, an intimate 100-capacity space with a small stage. Opened in 2023, Treelawn Social Club hosts live music and comedy events up to five days a week. Upstairs is Treelawn Music Hall, a large classic ballroom featuring hardwood floors, a high ceiling, disco ball, and original chandeliers. The Music Hall is a great space for events and larger concerts with a capacity of up to 600 people. ...

House of Blues Cleveland can accommodate up to 2,500 in its 65,000 square-foot venue. The historic Grand Lobby, which holds 200, serves as an entryway to the Music Hall with a capacity of 700. The House of Blues Restaurant & Bar and Cambridge Room both hold 200 and the Foundation Room offers a more intimate setting with space for 125. ...

Arnold’s Bar and Grill is Cincinnati’s oldest continuously operated tavern. In a historic, art-adorned space with a cozy patio, this hopping Downtown Cincinnati institution features American comfort food and well-priced drinks. The fast, friendly service and vibrant live music scene help make it a classic you want to come back to again and again. ...

Located in the basement of the historic St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in the Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH, Urban Artifact is a taproom and brewery focusing on sour and wild beers and the best in local entertainment. Enjoy a draft beer, wood-fired pizza, or a live show on the Radio Artifact soundstage. Flight 88 is a weekly piano performance series produced by Radio Artifact and Ariadne Antipa in the Reliquary at Urban Artifact. ...

Opened in 2015, CODA is a live music venue beneath Dante Next Door in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. The nightclub features indie, folk, blues, rock and punk, both local and national touring acts most nights of the week. CODA Clevelandis owned and operated by Chef Dante Boccuzzi. ...

The Trout Club Public Resort in Newark, OH, combines historic tradition with modern taste. A public facility, the club offers an 18-hole golf course, event spaces, live music, a restaurant and bar, an outdoor pool, overnight accommodations and more. Live music can be found on the outdoor patio, pavilion, or the front porch, or indoors on the second floor lounge, main dining room, or downstairs bar. Indoor spaces and the outdoor pool host a variety of acoustic shows from singer-songwriters to gypsy-jazz quintets. For summer entertainment, there is an outdoor stage on the back patio with an enclosed pavilion for colder months. ...

Music Box Supper Club is a two-story concert and event venue on the West Bank of The Flats in downtown Cleveland, OH. The building offers a restaurant and two stages: a downstairs supper club and an upstairs concert hall. Nearly every night of the week a variety of genres is offered from well-known national touring musicians as well as local and regional talent. Music Box also has a 250-capacity riverfront rooftop deck with amazing views of the Cuyahoga River and a small corner stage. ...

Marathon Center for the Performing Arts in Findlay, OH, offers many unique spaces for large and small events including The Donnell Theater and Armes Event Hall. The Donnell Theater features plush seating for 960 people, a large stage with sprung floor, professional theater lighting and sound, as well as backstage dressing rooms and green room. The Roy and Marcia Armes Event Hall features a sprung wood floor, professional lighting and sound, as well as a catering prep kitchen. ...

Built in 1896, the Columbus Athenaeum Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Columbus, OH. The former Masonic Temple houses a ballroom, two theaters, and several smaller event rooms. The Olympian Ballroom, with banquet seating for 900, has a mezzanine balcony around the perimeter. The Small Theater features a stage, hand-painted ceilings and an antique pipe organ in the balcony. Unique for its arena floor surrounded by 950 seats set at a steep rise, the Large Theater offers forty-foot ceilings, gold leaf accents, and professional theater lighting. ...