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Early Childhood 
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
02
BOP STOP
Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, August 02
BOP STOP
BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. This event will also be livestreamed on BOP STOP's...
Aug
03
BOP STOP
Howie Smith And Chip Stephens @ BOP STOP
Thursday, August 03
BOP STOP
Howie Smith and Chip Stephens have maintained personal and musical contacts since Chip’s studies at CSU, and during the past 14 years they have played together on concerts with Jazz...
Aug
04
BOP STOP
Artists In The Night Featuring Ron Davis and Shirley Cook @ BOP STOP
Friday, August 04
BOP STOP
Get ready to enjoy a classic night of blues, soul, and jazz that highlights a living history of Cleveland's music scene. Guitarist, Billy Artis, who performed for years with Eddie...
Aug
04
BOP STOP
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, August 04
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm section is organized by Cleveland based drummer, Anthony...
Aug
05
Music Instruction
Suzuki Summer camp 2023 Concert
Free and open to the public
Saturday, August 05
Music Instruction
Aug
05
BOP STOP
Lucas Kadish Trio @ BOP STOP
Saturday, August 05
BOP STOP
NYC based guitarist, Lucas Kadish, brings a trio playing original music from his upcoming debut record. The trio consists of himself alongside bassist Kanoa Mendenhall and drummer Timothy Angulo. The...
Aug
06
BOP STOP
Shawn Maxwell Quartet @ BOP STOP
Story At Eleven Album Tour
Sunday, August 06
BOP STOP
Shawn Maxwell makes a highly anticipated return to the BOP STOP to present his new album, Story At Eleven. Tickets to this event are $20 each. This event will also...
Aug
10
BOP STOP
Sixth City Comedy Festival (Night 1) @ BOP STOP
Thursday, August 10
BOP STOP
The Sixth City Comedy Festival is a 3-day, multi-venue event created by Marla Eyvette Massie in response to the low morale that Clevelanders were experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic....
Aug
11
BOP STOP
Sixth City Comedy Festival (Night 2) @ BOP STOP
Friday, August 11
BOP STOP
The Sixth City Comedy Festival is a 3-day, multi-venue event created by Marla Eyvette Massie in response to the low morale that Clevelanders were experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic....
Aug
12
BOP STOP
Sixth City Comedy Festival (Night 3) @ BOP STOP
Saturday, August 12
BOP STOP
The Sixth City Comedy Festival is a 3-day, multi-venue event created by Marla Eyvette Massie in response to the low morale that Clevelanders were experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic....
Aug
13
BOP STOP
Sunny Side @ BOP STOP
Sunday, August 13
BOP STOP
The sounds of New Orleans make their way to Cleveland as Sunny Side makes their return to the BOP STOP. Make sure to bring your dancing shoes! Tickets to attend...
Aug
15
BOP STOP
Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, August 15
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
16
BOP STOP
Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, August 16
BOP STOP
BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. This event will also be livestreamed on BOP STOP's...
Aug
17
Early Childhood
Kindergarten & Full Day Preschool Orientation
Thursday, August 17
Early Childhood
Virtual Orientation Meeting for Full Day and Kindergarten parents. Separate Zoom links per classroom will be emailed to parents.
Aug
17
BOP STOP
Keigo Hirakawa Trio @ BOP STOP
Celebrating Their "Pixel" Album Release
Thursday, August 17
BOP STOP
The Keigo Hirakawa Trio celebrates the release of "Pixel" from Origin Records! Featuring Hirakawa (piano), George DeLancey (bass) and Reggie Jackson (drums), the Trio explores original compositions written by the...
Aug
18
Early Childhood
Kindergarten & Full Day - Scheduled Drop-in Visit for Enrolled Students
Friday, August 18
Early Childhood
Parents will receive their scheduled time to visit via email.
Aug
18
Music Instruction
La Selva Opera -- Concert Fundraiser
Laura Pedersen, soprano
Friday, August 18
Music Instruction
At will donations will gladly be accepted at the door. All proceeds will go directly to La Selva Opera. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here for more information about La Selva...
Aug
18
BOP STOP
Red Light Roxy @ BOP STOP
Friday, August 18
BOP STOP
Red Light Roxy, one of Cleveland's favorite swing bands, returns to the BOP STOP! Tickets to attend in person are $20. This event will also be livestreamed on BOP STOP's Facebook...
Aug
18
BOP STOP
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, August 18
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm section is organized by Cleveland based drummer, Anthony...
Aug
19
BOP STOP
Jamey Haddad Quartet Plays the Music of Keith Jarrett @ BOP STOP
Saturday, August 19
BOP STOP
Global percussionist, Jamey Haddad, returns with his quartet to perform the music of the great Keith Jarrett! Tickets to attend in this show in person are $20 each. This event will...
Aug
20
BOP STOP
LoveMuffinPalooza 2023 @ BOP STOP
A benefit for The Gathering Place
Sunday, August 20
BOP STOP
LoveMuffinPalooza 2023 the annual music festival/fundraiser put on by Love Muffin Records, will be held Sunday, August 20th at the Bop Stop in Cleveland. Tickets to attend in person are $10....
Aug
21
Early Childhood
Full Day Preschool & Kindergarten Begins
Monday, August 21
Early Childhood
First Day of school for Full Day Preschoolers and Kindergarteners! See gradual entry schedule for new students.
Aug
23
BOP STOP
Night Terrors @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, August 23
BOP STOP
Night Terrors returns to the BOP STOP stop for a new, exploratory set of music! Tickets to attend this show in person are $15 for adults and $5 for students....
Aug
24
BOP STOP
Ricardo Morales Vivero Album Release Show @ BOP STOP
Celebrating the Release of His New Album, Introspectiva
Thursday, August 24
BOP STOP
Ecuadorian guitarist and recent Cleveland transplant, Ricardo Morales Vivero makes his BOP STOP debut celebrating the release of his new album, Introspectiva. Tickets for this performance are $15 in advance...
Aug
25
BOP STOP
Private Event @ BOP STOP
Friday, August 25
BOP STOP
BOP STOP is closed this afternoon for a private event. If you are interested in hosting your own private event please email Bryan at bkennard@themusicsettlement.org.
Aug
25
BOP STOP
The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Live Recording (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP
Performing the Music of Chas Baker
Friday, August 25
BOP STOP
This performance has sold out. Join us for a live recording event with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra! They will be celebrating and performing the works of local legend, Chas Baker....
Aug
26
BOP STOP
Hailey Brinnel (CANCELED) @ BOP STOP
Beautiful Tomorrow Album Tour
Saturday, August 26
BOP STOP
DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, HAILEY BRINNEL'S SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELED. REFUNDS WILL BE SENT TO THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY PURCHASED TICKETS. WE ARE WORKING TO RESCHEDULE AT A LATER DATE.Join...
Aug
26
BOP STOP
Esther Fitz Presents Eclectic Soul @ BOP STOP
Opening Acts: Denzel The Artist & Lauren Lanzaretta
Saturday, August 26
BOP STOP
Award-winning vocalist and Cleveland native Esther Fitz has organized a soulful evening of bands to give you all the good vibes for your Saturday night. Opening for Esther are Denzel...
Aug
27
BOP STOP
Evelyn Wright @ BOP STOP
Sunday, August 27
BOP STOP
Vocalist Evelyn Wright, a longtime collaborator with some of NE Ohio's best, leads her own group through some of her favorite standards. Tickets to attend in person are $20 each....
Aug
28
Music Instruction
Summer Session 2023 Make up Week
Monday, August 28 to Friday, April 28, 2023
Music Instruction
Aug
28
Early Childhood
Kindergarten After Care Begins
Monday, August 28
Early Childhood
Students enrolled in Kindergarten+ may begin after care as needed from 3:30pm-5:45pm for the remainder of the year.
Aug
29
BOP STOP
All- School Staff meeting 2023
Tuesday, August 29
BOP STOP
Aug
30
BOP STOP
Abstract Sounds @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, August 30
BOP STOP
Making their BOP STOP debut, Cleveland-based Abstract sounds brings their unique Alternative Jazz Fusion sound to the stage. Tickets are $15 each in advance and $20 at the door. This event...
Aug
31
BOP STOP
Third Law Collective @ BOP STOP
Featuring New Music By Area Composers
Thursday, August 31
BOP STOP
BOP STOP Director, Bryan Kennard, teams up with a collective of composers and performers from across Northeast Ohio to present the first concert in a new series to promote and...