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Morning & Full-Day Preschool programs with a full, child-centered curriculum of creative specials like music, science, drama, social and emotional learning, and more!
Music Therapy 
Established in 1966, our pioneering Center for Music Therapy (CMT) uses guided music experiences to help individuals meet life's challenges.
BOP STOP 
BOP STOP at The Music Settlement is Cleveland's premier listening room: an intimate, acoustically pristine performance venue with sweeping views of Lake Erie.
Events
Events
Aug
01
BOP STOP
Düm Drum Show Rhythm Celebration (masterclass 6pm. Show 8:15pm) @ BOP STOP
Monday, August 01
BOP STOP
Düm Drum Show Rhythm Celebration led by Raquy Danziger This electrifying show features Turkish style darbuka/dumbek drumming. The ensemble performs intricate and dazzling compositions comprised of rhythms from Turkey, Egypt, Iran...
Aug
03
BOP STOP
Alpha Quartet @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, August 03
BOP STOP
Alpha Quartet is a dynamic group of young jazz musicians, based in Hartford, Connecticut. The quartet’s members hail from four different states and experienced different musical upbringings, but easily found...
Aug
03
BOP STOP
Next Level Comedy Showcase Featuring Andrew Frank and Dan Frigolette @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, August 03
BOP STOP
This month's Next Level Comedy Showcase features "Comedy's Best Kept Secret" tour. This tour highlights the talents of Andrew Frank and Dan Frigolette. DAN FRIGOLETTE seems to be infiltrating the industry...
Aug
04
BOP STOP
Safety Squad @ BOP STOP
Thursday, August 04
BOP STOP
Safety Squad is a large ensemble from Columbus, OH that embraces the music and spirit of Snarky Puppy, a Grammy-winning group whose sound blends a mixture of funk, neo-soul, modern...
Aug
05
BOP STOP
Michael Malis Trio @ BOP STOP
Friday, August 05
BOP STOP
The Michael Malis Trio is a forward looking, compositionally motivated improvising ensemble based in Detroit, Michigan. The trio’s debut album, “Lifted from the No of All Nothing” (Polyfold) features all...
Aug
06
BOP STOP
Zach Bartholomew Quartet featuring Bobby Selvaggio @ BOP STOP
Saturday, August 06
BOP STOP
Pianist Zach Bartholomew was born in Tallahassee, FL. In 2009 he graduated magna cum laude from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music - jazz studies. During...
Aug
07
BOP STOP
Dark Web Treasure Hunt @ BOP STOP
Sunday, August 07
BOP STOP
Join us for a Dark Web Treasure Hunt, lead by SPACES SWAP artist, Tim Schwartz. The event will be a digital night of drinks and lurking through the underbelly of...
Aug
10
BOP STOP
Chris Coles/Nate Hook Band @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, August 10
BOP STOP
Chris Coles and Nate Hook first played together at the Banff International Jazz Workshop in the summer of 2015. Now, a year later, they return to Cleveland for a one-off...
Aug
11
BOP STOP
Real Talk Collective @ BOP STOP
Thursday, August 11 to Thursday, June 16, 2016
BOP STOP
On tour from Chicago, bassist and composer Kitt Lyles leads a collective of the city’s finest contemporary jazz artists in performance of the music from his 2015 release Real Talk....
Aug
12
BOP STOP
The Return of Doug Johns @ BOP STOP
Friday, August 12
BOP STOP
SUPERFUNKYBASSMUSIC is the best way to describe what Doug Johns brings to the stage. With four solo records to date, Doug Johns hosted his his CD release for "VODKA IN...
Aug
13
BOP STOP
Private Event @ BOP STOP
Saturday, August 13 to Sunday, August 14, 2016
BOP STOP
The BOP STOP is closed tonight for a private event. We aplogize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. If you are interested in renting the BOP STOP for...
Aug
14
BOP STOP
Speak Life Spoken Word @ BOP STOP
Sunday, August 14
BOP STOP
We welcome you to the BOP STOP's first spoken word event! The event will feature six artists including Tripp Fontane! For tickets and more info please contact Mr. O at 216-240-2534
Aug
14
BOP STOP
The RA Washington Sound System: A Benefit Concert For Books To Prisoners @ BOP STOP
Sunday, August 14
BOP STOP
From 2000 to present, writer RA Washington has been making music under various monikers and groups - from the free jazz of the trio Vernacular (Lawrence Daniel Caswell + Chris...
Aug
16
BOP STOP
Outlab: Experiments in Improvised Music @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, August 16 to Wednesday, July 20, 2016
BOP STOP
OutLab: Experiments in Improvised Music is a monthly laboratory for spontaneous interactive musical exploration. Musicians with open ears are invited to bring instruments, or any sound making device (drum kit...
Aug
17
Early Childhood
Day School Parent Orientation 2016-17
Wednesday, August 17
Early Childhood
Parent Orientation for Day School parents for 2016-17 school year.
Aug
17
BOP STOP
Atla and Matt DeChamplain @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, August 17
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us for an intimate duo performance featuring Atla and Matt DeChamplain who were high school sweethearts and have been performing together ever since. Atla DeChamplain Bio:...
Aug
18
Early Childhood
Day School begins
Thursday, August 18
Early Childhood
first day of 2016-17 school year. New students have gradual entry.
Aug
18
Early Childhood
Kindergarten Parent Orientation
Thursday, August 18
Early Childhood
Parent Orientation for Kindergarten Explorers 2016-17
Aug
18
BOP STOP
Occidental Gypsy @ BOP STOP
Thursday, August 18
BOP STOP
Occidental Gypsy plays an exhilarating blend of gypsy swing, jazz and world music that enraptures the listener with a complex acoustic sound, burnished by smooth vocals reminiscent of the first...
Aug
19
BOP STOP
Off The Grid @ BOP STOP
Friday, August 19
BOP STOP
Off The Grid is a three piece band founded by Jevaughn Bogard. The band has a smoking rhythm section with Tommie "Bundee" Garrett on keys and Carlos Franklin on drums....
Aug
20
BOP STOP
Orquesta La Sonora @ BOP STOP
Saturday, August 20
BOP STOP
Orquesta La Sonora is the #1 mambo dance band in Cleveland so be sure to bring your dancing shoes! Orquesta, comprised of ten members, has performed as part of the...
Aug
21
BOP STOP
Reclamation Band @ BOP STOP
Sunday, August 21
BOP STOP
Reclamation Band is a new project joining NE Ohio-based composer & bassist Kevin Martinez with three of the area's very finest Jazz musicians: Sam Blakeslee, Chris Coles, and Anthony Taddeo....
Aug
22
Early Childhood
Kindergarten begins
Monday, August 22
Early Childhood
first day of school for Kindergarten Explorers 2016-17. Gradual entry schedule for all students.
Aug
24
BOP STOP
Nous (Smith, Brown, Plank) @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, August 24
BOP STOP
If you have heard pianist Theron Brown, bassist Aidan Plank or saxophonist Howie Smith playing in other groups you probably have an idea what sort of music they will be...
Aug
25
Early Childhood
Kindergarten Drop Off/Pick Up / After Care begin
Thursday, August 25 to Friday, June 02, 2017
Early Childhood
additional facets of Kindergarten program begin. Registration for After Care is required to attend.
Aug
25
BOP STOP
J@MS All-Star Alumni Band @ BOP STOP
Thursday, August 25
BOP STOP
The members of the J@Ms all-star alumni band are all former students of the Jazz @ the Music Settlement program. Now graduated from the program, these alumni have returned to...
Aug
26
BOP STOP
Under One Sun (Night 1) @ BOP STOP
Friday, August 26
BOP STOP
While celebrating Middle-Eastern percussion, South Indian forms and Venezuelan folkloric styles, this group’s heart remains in the jazz world. Life-long music performance partners, Billy Drewes and Jamey Haddad, have been...
Aug
27
BOP STOP
Under One Sun (Night 2) @ BOP STOP
Saturday, August 27
BOP STOP
While celebrating Middle-Eastern percussion, South Indian forms and Venezuelan folkloric styles, this group’s heart remains in the jazz world. Life-long music performance partners, Billy Drewes and Jamey Haddad, have been...
Aug
28
BOP STOP
Under One Sun (Night 3) @ BOP STOP
Sunday, August 28
BOP STOP
While celebrating Middle-Eastern percussion, South Indian forms and Venezuelan folkloric styles, this group’s heart remains in the jazz world. Life-long music performance partners, Billy Drewes and Jamey Haddad, have been...
Aug
29
BOP STOP
Friends and Neighbors @ BOP STOP
Monday, August 29
BOP STOP
Friends & Neighbors represents a new generation of bands from the Norwegian jazz-scene. The music can be described as energetic and melodic free jazz inspired by musicians like Ornette Coleman,...
Aug
31
BOP STOP
Swingtime Big Band @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, August 31
BOP STOP
Swingtime is a Cleveland; Ohio based authentic big band featuring five reeds (alto, tenor, baritone saxes, flute and clarinet), four trombones, four trumpets, rhythm section, and male vocalist. They feature...