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SUMMARY:The Jo Shmos\, Sugardeer\, Cherry Yachtsman 
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 18 The Jo Shmos Single Release Party! w/ Sugardeer and Cherry Yachtsman at Grog Shop Doors 7 PM | Show 8 PM ALL AGES $12 advance / $15 day of show + $3 at the door if under 21 The Jo Shmos are a five-piece indie alternative band made up of close friends who bring energy and passion to their music. Their content dives into the messy realities of coming of age-- love\, hardship\, substance abuse\, mental health\, and the ever-changing dynamic of family and friendship-- turning real experiences into electric\, emotionally charged songs. The Jo Shmos are Katie\, Andy\, Delia\, Frank\, and Spencer. They like to make music that feels honest and alive. "I wrote most of these songs in my childhood bedroom in the wee hours of the night when it was just me and the silence\," says Katie. "I've written these songs over the past 5 years and you can feel the aging throughout the album. I wrote about the things that were troubling or on my mind the most as a 18-23 year old. You could basically call this album my diary\, it's open and honest. Making this album turned all of these painful or elevated feelings into art that I am extremely proud of."
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/the-jo-shmos-sugardeer-cherry-yachtsman-oct-18-2026
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SUMMARY:ONSET presents BLKHRT
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 25 ONSET: BLKHRT at Grog Shop and B Side Lounge Featuring DJs ZOMI3 / POIZON / ZANE $100 Best Costume / $200 Best Couples Costume Doors 8 PM | Show 8 PM - 1 AM AGES 18+ $10 Limited Early Bird | $12 GA in Advance | $15 Day of Show +$5 at the door for under 21 Every 366 days\, it returns. And each time\, it claims more than the year before. This Halloween\, BLKHRT resurfaces in Cleveland as ONSET transforms Grog Shop and B-Side into a two-floor descent through sound\, art and controlled chaos. Downstairs\, wander through a makeshift haunted mansion of surveillance rooms\, looping films\, strange artifacts and hidden pieces of the BLKHRT story. Leave your mark inside the Founder's Journal\, catch yourself appearing across security monitors and explore rooms that feel increasingly less like they were meant to be found. Upstairs\, the night erupts. Three DJs take control beneath a veil of projected visuals as live screen printing\, falling Dark ONSET Money\, black roses\, balloons and unexpected moments blur the line between a Halloween party and a live production. Fear the FOMO.
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/onset-presents-blkhrt-oct-25-2026
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SUMMARY:Ultimate Alt Rock Sampler Halloween Cover Show
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 29 The Ultimate Alt. Rock Sampler Halloween Cover Show at Grog Shop Doors 7 PM | Show 8 PM ALL AGES $12 + $3 at the door if under 21 With Counterpartner as The Strokes Members of Mud Whale\, Posture\, and Sundial Ceremony as Deftones The Daze as Nirvana + More TBA!
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/ultimate-alt-rock-sampler-halloween-cover-show-oct-29-2026
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DTSTART:20261105T010000Z
DTEND:20261105T030000Z
SUMMARY:The Great Grog Bake Off
DESCRIPTION:Based on The Great British Bake Off\, the ultimate baking battle where passionate amateur bakers compete over the course of 10 episodes\, the Grog Shop will host a one-night competition and delicious bake-tasting event inspired by the classic Channel 4 program\, back by popular demand! As an audience member\, you'll be sharing in the spoils of the competition by sampling the competing bakes and voting on them live. Your entry fee will go to the winning baker as part of the grand prize pot! Our hosts and judges will entertain you and the contestants with their goofy antics and critiques. THE CHALLENGE By popular demand\, the theme for our 8th installment is CHEESE. Savory or sweet\, cheese is beloved worldwide and has made an appearance in bakery from cheesecake to danishes\, Polish Kolaczki\, or Colombian pan de queso\; bakers must use cheese somewhere in their signature bake. They'll have only one chance to impress the judges\, take home the crown\, and our grand prize! But wait\, they'll also have the opportunity to win over the audience\, who will also be voting for their favorites. So stack that invite list for your chance to win the Popular Vote and get your tickets now to the only event at Grog Shop where you can TASTE the competition. To participate\, fill out a baker entry form here: https://forms.gle/5ddcB1Ui9mFxVf8X8 THE JUDGES Madelyn Varela is a cheesemonger\, ACS Certified Cheese Professional\, and creator behind Cheezy Talk with Madelyn. She makes approachable\, entertaining content about cheese\, food\, and culinary travel\, bringing nearly a decade of industry experience to everything from cheese education and pairings to discovering the stories behind the cheese we eat.
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/the-great-grog-bake-off-nov-4-2026
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DTSTAMP:20261019T191526Z
DTSTART:20261107T003000Z
DTEND:20261107T023000Z
SUMMARY:Westside Live ft Flow Fanatic
DESCRIPTION:Friday November 6 Westside Live ft Flow Fanatic Doors 7:00 PM l Show 7:30 PM $20 All Ages +3 at door if under 21
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/westside-live-ft-flow-fanatic-nov-6-2026
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SUMMARY:Negative Zen\, Lowspot\, Shame Chamber\, Blushmark
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 7 Negative Zen w/ Lowspot\, Shame Chamber\, and Blushmark at Grog Shop Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8:30 PM ALL AGES $10 advance / $15 day of show + $3 at the door if under 21 Negative Zen is a nu-grunge / grungegaze band formed in 2022 in Youngstown\, Ohio\, by vocalist and guitarist David Van Pelt at just 16 years old. Now based in Cleveland\, the band continues to call Northeast Ohio home. As of 2026\, the lineup strictly features Van Pelt on vocals and guitar alongside Joseph Langley on bass. Rooted in the sound of '90s grunge and 2000s alternative rock\, Negative Zen draws influence from Superheaven\, Braid\, Deftones\, Chevelle\, Shinedown\, and Alice In Chains. Their music blends grunge and shoegaze with elements of post-hardcore\, while subtle shades of blues and country find their way into the songwriting. The result is a modern rock sound that remains authentic. With a DIY approach\, an authentic presence\, and a steadily growing following\, Negative Zen has established themselves as part of a rising generation of rock bands while continuing to develop a sound distinctly their own. As they expand beyond their hometown and reach new cities and listeners\, the band is laying the groundwork for the next chapter. Negative Zen will release their debut album in 2027.
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/negative-zen-lowspot-shame-chamber-blushmark-nov-7-2026
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SUMMARY:Make Em Laugh Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, Nov 9 Make Em Laugh Mondays hosted by Kevin Ford Full line-up TBA Doors 7:30 PM | Showtime 8 PM 18+ Get tickets in advance for $5 or at the door for $10. Try a Make 'Em Laugh Margarita special or order food from Culinary Chris Catering @culinarychriscatering in advance or at the bar. https://www.facebook.com/MakeEmLaughMondaysAtGrogShop
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/make-em-laugh-mondays-nov-9-2026
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SUMMARY:Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers\, Biitchseat\, Molly O'Malley\, Valentine Ventura
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 13 Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers w/ Biitchseat\, Molly O'Malley\, and Valentine Ventura at Grog Shop Doors 7 PM | Show 8 PM ALL AGES $20 advance / $25 day of show + $3 at the door if under 21 Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers write songs for screaming from the passenger seat. An east coast born rock band combining classic rock\, punk and alternative influences\, the Mercy Makers record in their backyard barn-turned-home studio in East Nashville\, Tennessee. Grungy guitars and raucous drum beats are spearheaded by Bryant's ferocious feminine energy through crass\, cutting lyricism and her booming bass guitar. This eclectic and singular sound has been suffused with the storytelling of the place they now call home\, tackling themes like queerness\, mental illness and anti fascism with a cheeky wit that leaves you wondering if you should be laughing\, crying or starting a fight.
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/mel-bryant-the-mercy-makers-biitchseat-molly-omalley-valentine-ventura-nov-13-2026
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DTSTART:20261116T010000Z
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SUMMARY:Low Cut Connie
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 15 Low Cut Connie at Grog ShopDoors 7 PM | Show 8 PMALL AGES$30 advance / $35 day of show+ $3 at door if under 21Adam Weiner is a rock Pandemic Person of the Year)\, Rolling Stone\, NPRs Fresh Air\, and appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers\, The Late Show with Stephen Colberts #PlayAtHome Series\, and PBS Newshour. His writing has been published in SPIN\, Billboard\, and Talkhouse. On July 3\, 2026\, he will release his 8th studio album Livin in the USA.
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/low-cut-connie-nov-16-2026
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DTSTART:20261117T003000Z
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SUMMARY: Benny Feldman
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16 Benny Feldman at Grog Shop Doors 7 PM | Show 7:30 PM ALL AGES $20\; + $3 at the door if under 21 This is a partially seated event. Seats available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Benny Feldman is a stand-up comedian known for his one-liners about butterflies\, frogs\, and such\, and for performing with Tourette's syndrome. Feldman was named one of the New Faces at the 2022 Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal\, performed on Comedy Central as part of their 2023 Stand-Up Featuring series\, and performed at the Netflix is a Joke Festival in 2024. Feldman's debut stand-up special\, Butterfly Pavilion\, is set to be released in September of 2026. You may have also seen Benny in a 2017 interview on Tosh.0\, being included in Vulture's \, "rdquo" -> Best Comedy Moments of 2023\," or from your weird younger sibling sending you his clips. You can catch Feldman on tour\, migrating across America like a monarch butterfly.
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/benny-feldman-nov-16-2026
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SUMMARY:Will Rosekelly n Friends
DESCRIPTION:Sunday November 22 Will Rosekelly n Friends Doors 7:00 PM l Show 8:00 PM $20 All Ages +3 at door if under 21 "Will Rosekelly n Friends" is a one-night EDM x underground rap showcase presented by Fadeaway x Youngswagolympian. It brings together some of the most exciting up-and-coming artists in the scene\, with rap sets throughout the night and a DJ set to close it out. Changeovers will be kept short\, with DJs playing between sets so the energy never drops.
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/will-rosekelly-n-friends-nov-22-2026
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SUMMARY:Blu and Nickelus F. w / Kipp Stone / Apocalyps Records / Peerless!
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday November 24 Blu and Nickelus F. w / Kipp Stone / Apocalypse Records / Peerless! Doors 7:00 PM l Show 8:00 PM $20 ADV l $25 DOS All Ages +3 at door if under 21
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/blu-and-nickelus-f-w-kipp-stone-apocalyps-records-peerless-nov-24-2026
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DTSTART:20261128T020000Z
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SUMMARY:Sound On Tape w / MotherBoard
DESCRIPTION:Friday November 27 Sound On Tape w / MotherBoard Doors 8:00 PM l Show 9:00 PM $10 Early Bird /$15 ADV l $20 DOS All Ages +2 at door if under 21 Cleveland electronic artist Sound On Tape will make his live electronics debut at the Grog Shop on Friday\, November 27\, presenting a new audio-visual performance designed to bring the expansive world of his music to life. The performance marks a significant evolution for Sound On Tape\, the project of Cleveland producer Marcus Alan Ward. Rather than presenting a conventional DJ set\, Sound On Tape plans to use live electronics\, visuals provided by Cleveland's Ladybug A/V Club\, and sound to create an immersive experience built around the world he has developed through his music. His 2025 debut album\, Price\, was praised by DJ Mag\, which described the record as a \, "rdquo" -> lush ode to the Black experience in America\," rooted in garage\, R&B\, jazz and house. The album has also established Sound On Tape as an increasingly visible voice in Cleveland's electronic music community. Cleveland Magazine included Price among its 50 favorite Cleveland music releases of 2025\, recognizing the album's politically charged club tracks and Sound On Tape's energizing live DJ sets
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/sound-on-tape-w-motherboard-nov-27-2026
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DTSTART:20261201T010000Z
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SUMMARY:Make Em Laugh Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, Nov 9 Make Em Laugh Mondays hosted by Kevin Ford Full line-up TBA Doors 7:30 PM | Showtime 8 PM 18+ Get tickets in advance for $5 or at the door for $10. Try a Make 'Em Laugh Margarita special or order food from Culinary Chris Catering @culinarychriscatering in advance or at the bar. https://www.facebook.com/MakeEmLaughMondaysAtGrogShop
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/make-em-laugh-mondays-nov-30-2026
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DTSTART:20261204T011500Z
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SUMMARY:Double Duran "The Ultimate Duran Duran Experience"
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3 Double Duran "The Ultimate Duran Duran Experience" Doors 7 PM | Show 8:15 PM ALL AGES $28.50 advance | $32 day of show + $3 at the door if under 21 Step into the electrifying world of new wave pop with Double Duran --- The Ultimate Duran Duran Experience. With a stunning multimedia production\, dynamic visuals\, and flawless musicianship\, Double Duran delivers a show that audiences across the country are calling \, "rdquo" -> the closest thing to seeing Duran Duran live today." From the moment the lights drop\, Double Duran brings the unmistakable sound\, style\, and high-energy presence of the legendary British icons. Every performance is a full-sensory experience --- soaring synths\, driving bass lines\, lush harmonies\, cinematic projections\, and the fashion-forward aesthetic that defined an era. Fans are transported back as hits like \, "rdquo" -> Hungry Like the Wolf\," \, "rdquo" -> Rio\," \, "rdquo" -> The Reflex\," and \, "rdquo" -> Girls on Film" ignite the room. The band's meticulous attention to detail --- both musically and visually --- has earned them rave reviews from venues\, promoters\, and Duranies nationwide. With each show\, audiences walk away saying the same thing: \, "rdquo" -> It felt like seeing the real Duran Duran." Whether you're a devoted fan or new to the magic of their music\, Double Duran delivers an unforgettable night of timeless hits\, immersive production\, and pure nostalgia. Come experience the sound\, the style\, and the spectacle --- and relive the brilliance of Duran Duran like never before.
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/double-duran-the-ultimate-duran-duran-experience-dec-3-2026
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SUMMARY:Double Duran
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LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/double-duran-dec-3-2026
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DTSTART:20261212T160000Z
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SUMMARY:Jingle Bell Holiday Shop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 12 The Jingle Bell Holiday Shop at the Grog Shop & B Side Lounge is BACK! 11 AM - 5 PM FREE | ALL AGES UP and DOWN at 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd. in Cleveland Heights! Hohoho\, 🎅 get ready to sip n' shop! Fill your stockings with this annual helping of merch and music at our one-day only holiday event. Held in conjunction with the Coventry Village's Winter Wonder Festival\, there will be something for all! Make sure you've been good this year and RSVP so Santa knows you'll be there. Interested in vending? We are accepting submissions now through November 1\, 2026! VENDOR APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/HJqfTTBV6LrNmyxC8
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/jingle-bell-holiday-shop-dec-12-2026
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SUMMARY:Oy Vey! Another Jesse Jukebox Holiday Show
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 13 Oy Vey! Another Jesse Jukebox Holiday Show at Grog Shop 10:30 AM ALL AGES $10 or $35 for a family of 4 It's that time of year again! Jesse Jukebox and DJ Turkey Sandwich return to the Grog Shop for the annual end-of-year concert\, Oy Vey! Another Jesse Jukebox Holiday Show. Doors open at 10:30 AM with a pre-show dance party from DJ Turkey Sandwich\, followed by Jesse Jukebox taking the stage at 11:00 AM for an interactive family concert with original songs\, silliness\, and a few holiday surprises! Come celebrate the holiday season with Jesse Jukebox\, DJ Turkey Sandwich\, and the whole family at the Grog Shop.
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/oy-vey-another-jesse-jukebox-holiday-show-dec-13-2026
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DTSTART:20261214T000000Z
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SUMMARY:Dimwit\, OFF-LEASH\, Common Threat\, Wednesday Demonstration\, Due By Midnight 
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 13 Dimwit (Columbus Punk) w/ OFF-LEASH (Akron Easycore)\, Common Threat (Clevo-Hardcore)\, Wednesday Demonstration (Cleveland Punk)\, and Due By Midnight (Cleveland Alt-Rock) at Grog Shop Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7 PM ALL AGES $15\; + $3 at the door if under 21
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/dimwit-off-leash-common-threat-wednesday-demonstration-due-by-midnight-dec-13-2026
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DTSTART:20261218T010000Z
DTEND:20261218T030000Z
SUMMARY:Mustard Plug's Annual Ska-liday Show
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 17 Mustard Plug's Annual Ska-liday Show with MU330\, The Doomstompers\, and Sabon at Grog Shop! Doors 7 PM | Show 8 PM ALL AGES $22 advance / $26 day of show + $3 at the door Mustard Plug started out in 1991 in the punk clubs\, basements\, and dive bars of the Midwest\, playing punk-influenced ska music before most people in the U.S. had ever heard of ska. They embraced a DIY work ethic that had been ingrained in them growing up in the 1980s hardcore punk scene\, and applied it to everything they would ever do together as a band. Mustard Plug self-released their first cassette tape\, 1992's Skapocalypse Now!\, and played constantly to earn enough money to record their first album\, 1994's Big Daddy Multitude\, which was released on legendary NYC label Moon Records. With their newfound national distribution and exposure\, the band climbed into their van and performed their music for new fans across North America. For their next album they enlisted their heroes\, the Descendents' Bill Stevenson and Stephan Egerton\, to record their breakthrough ska-punk classic Evildoers Beware at The Blasting Room. After meeting the crew from Hopeless Records in the beer line at a Descendents show at the Whisky-A-Go-Go\, the band teamed up with the then-fledgling LA punk label to release the album to an eager and rapidly expanding fanbase. Released in 1997\, Evildoers Beware solidified the band's own take on the genre\, combining the edginess of punk and the danceability of ska with sure fire melodic pop hooks. Through relentless touring and word of mouth\, Evildoers Beware sold over 150\,000 copies and solidified the band's position within the burgeoning third wave ska scene. The band even flirted with commercial radio play with their cover of The Verve Pipe's "The Freshman\," but decided mainstream pop fame was not for them. They never shot a video or commercially released the song despite the radio buzz.
LOCATION:Grog Shop and B Side\, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard\, Cleveland Heights\, OH
URL:https://goeventcity.com/events/mustard-plugs-annual-ska-liday-show-dec-17-2026
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