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September 2025

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	1 All Day Labor Day - TMS Closed	2 All Day 2 Day Morning Preschool - Scheduled Drop-in Visit for Enrolled Students 2 Day Morning Preschool - Scheduled Drop-in Visit for Enrolled Students All Day Sep 02 Parents will receive their scheduled time to visit via email. view details 7:00 PM Morning Preschool Parent Orientation Morning Preschool Parent Orientation 7:00 PM Sep 02 Virtual Orientation Meeting for 2 Day, 3 Day, 4 Day & 5 Day Preschool parents. Separate Zoom links per classroom wil... view details	3 All Day 3, 4, & 5 Day Morning Preschool - Scheduled Drop-in Visit for Enrolled Students 3, 4, & 5 Day Morning Preschool - Scheduled Drop-in Visit for Enrolled Students All Day Sep 03 Parents will receive their scheduled time to visit via email. view details 7:00 PM Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113 Sep 03 BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. Thi... view details All Day 2025 - 2026 Private Music Lessons Begin	4 All Day 3, 4, & 5 Day Morning Preschool Begins 3, 4, & 5 Day Morning Preschool Begins All Day Sep 04 First Day of school for 3 Day, 4 Day & 5 Day Morning preschoolers! See Gradual Entry Schedule for each class. view details	5 8:00 PM Paul Cornish Trio @ BOP STOP Paul Cornish Trio @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113 Sep 05 One of today's most exciting emerging voices on piano, Paul Cornish and his trio make their BOP STOP debut as they tour ... view details 10:00 PM Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP 10:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113 Sep 05 We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house band is orga... view details	6 8:00 PM (CANCELED) An Evening With Luca Mundaca @ BOP STOP (CANCELED) An Evening With Luca Mundaca @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113 Sep 06 We have a wonderful, intimate evening of bossa nova, song, and Brazilian music in store for you featuring Cleveland's ow... view details 12:00 PM Intro to Suzuki Intro to Suzuki 12:00 PM University Circle Sep 06 Start your child on the path to lifelong musicianship! Designed for children ages 4-6, our Intro to Suzuki course is bo... view details
7 5:00 PM BOP STOP Closed For Private Event @ BOP STOP BOP STOP Closed For Private Event @ BOP STOP 5:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113 Sep 07 The BOP STOP is closed today for private events. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are interested in hosting y... view details	8 All Day 2 Day Morning Preschool Begins 2 Day Morning Preschool Begins All Day Sep 08 First Day of school for 2 Day Morning preschoolers! See Gradual Entry Schedule. view details	9	10	11 7:00 PM The Uninvited (Haddad / Castaldi / Tomino / Smith) @ BOP STOP The Uninvited (Haddad / Castaldi / Tomino / Smith) @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, OH 44113 Sep 11 The Uninvited returns for an exciting evening of unbridled creativity and improvisation. The quartet consists of expert ... view details	12 8:00 PM Ari and Cecil Alexander Quartet @ BOP STOP Ari and Cecil Alexander Quartet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113 Sep 12 You don't want to miss the chance to hear and see vocalist Ari Alexander and guitarist Cecil Alexander (Chief Xian aTund... view details	13 10:00 AM September STEAM Saturday: Nature Explorers September STEAM Saturday: Nature Explorers 10:00 AM 11125 Magnolia DriveCleveland, OH 44106 Sep 13 Curated for ages 3-8 years old with an accompanied parent or adult present. September's theme will be all about Nature ... view details 8:00 PM Dan Wall Trio @ BOP STOP Dan Wall Trio @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113 Sep 13 Please join us in welcoming pianist Dan Wall to the BOP STOP in a highly anticipated return to the NE Ohio music scene. ... view details 10:00 AM STEAM Saturdays STEAM Saturdays 10:00 AM University Circle Sep 13 As a community music and education nonprofit with a robust science program, we were driven to bring something bigger to ... view details
14 2:00 PM She Roars! Presented by the Local 4 Music Fund @ BOP STOP She Roars! Presented by the Local 4 Music Fund @ BOP STOP 2:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113 Sep 14 The Local 4 Music Fund presents an afternoon of chamber music by living female composers. This event is free to attend. ... view details 8:00 PM Anna Webber's Simple Trio (Featuring Matt Mitchell and John Hollenbeck) @ BOP STOP Anna Webber's Simple Trio (Featuring Matt Mitchell and John Hollenbeck) @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113 Sep 14 New Ghosts and BOP STOP are excited to present Anna Webber and her Simple Trio! This is an exciting opportunity to hear ... view details	15	16 7:30 PM Outlab: Experiments in Improvised Music @ BOP STOP Outlab: Experiments in Improvised Music @ BOP STOP 7:30 PM Sep 16 OutLab: Experiments in Improvised Music is a monthly laboratory for spontaneous interactive musical exploration. Musicia... view details	17 7:00 PM Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113 Sep 17 BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. Thi... view details 6:30 PM Old-Time Jam Old-Time Jam 6:30 PM Ohio City Sep 17 Gather with friends new and old... Join us each month for an informal jam session at our Ohio City campus as we learn a... view details	18	19 8:00 PM Olivia Van Goor Quartet Featuring Mike Harrison @ BOP STOP Olivia Van Goor Quartet Featuring Mike Harrison @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113 Sep 19 After selling out two shows on Valentine's Day, Detroit-based vocalist and NE Ohio native Olivia Van Goor returns with h... view details 10:00 PM Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP 10:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113 Sep 19 We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house band is orga... view details	20 12:00 PM BOP STOP Closed For Private Event @ BOP STOP BOP STOP Closed For Private Event @ BOP STOP 12:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113 Sep 20 The BOP STOP is closed today for private events. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are interested in hosting y... view details 3:00 PM Suzuki Recital ( 9/20/25) CANCELLED 6:00 PM BOP STOP Closed For Private Event @ BOP STOP BOP STOP Closed For Private Event @ BOP STOP 6:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113 Sep 20 The BOP STOP is closed today for private events. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are interested in hosting y... view details
21 3:00 PM Joe Lovano: Family & Friends (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP Joe Lovano: Family & Friends (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP 3:00 PM 2920 Detroite AveCleveland, OH 44113 Sep 21 Renowned saxophonist and Cleveland native, Joe Lovano, returns for a special celebration of his father, the Tony "Big T&... view details 7:30 PM Pat Harris @ BOP STOP Pat Harris @ BOP STOP 7:30 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113 Sep 21 Renowned vocalist Pat Harris returns to the BOP STOP stage with her band! Tickets to attend this concert in person are $... view details	22	23	24 All Day Fall Group Classes and Ensembles Begin 7:00 PM Filament @ BOP STOP Filament @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113 Sep 24 We are excited to partner with New Ghosts once again as Filament takes the BOP STOP stage. Tickets for tonight are $20 e... view details	25 7:00 PM Third Law Collective @ BOP STOP Third Law Collective @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, OH 44113 Sep 25 Join us for a night of original music by area composers. The Third Law Collective is a 10-piece ensemble co-led by a cor... view details	26 8:00 PM Dave Frank @ BOP STOP Dave Frank @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113 Sep 26 Join us as we welcome back the brilliant pianist Dave Frank for an intimate solo show! Tickets for tonight are $20 each.... view details	27 8:00 PM Nathan Paul, Life's Notes @ BOP STOP Nathan Paul, Life's Notes @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113 Sep 27 BOP STOP is excited to welcome Nathan-Paul back to the stage! Tickets for this event will be $20. This event will also... view details
28 7:00 PM Randie Shane Presents "Jerome Kern: Not THAT Cute" @ BOP STOP Randie Shane Presents "Jerome Kern: Not THAT Cute" @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113 Sep 28 The contradictions of Kern; catchy yet complex, sweet but with depth, old fashioned and timeless, witty but guileless, c... view details	29	30 8:00 PM Early Childhood Parent Action Team Meeting Early Childhood Parent Action Team Meeting 8:00 PM Sep 30 Join us to help shape our school year & community! Zoom link sent through School Status Connect. view details

Sep

Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy

Labor Day - TMS Closed

All TMS campuses will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Monday, September 01

Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy

Sep

Early Childhood

2 Day Morning Preschool - Scheduled Drop-in Visit for Enrolled Students

Tuesday, September 02

Early Childhood

Parents will receive their scheduled time to visit via email.

Sep

Early Childhood

Morning Preschool Parent Orientation

Tuesday, September 02

Early Childhood

Virtual Orientation Meeting for 2 Day, 3 Day, 4 Day & 5 Day Preschool parents. Separate Zoom links per classroom will be emailed to parents.

Sep

Early Childhood

3, 4, & 5 Day Morning Preschool - Scheduled Drop-in Visit for Enrolled Students

Wednesday, September 03

Early Childhood

Parents will receive their scheduled time to visit via email.

Sep

BOP STOP

Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP

Wednesday, September 03

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...

Sep

Music Instruction

2025 - 2026 Private Music Lessons Begin

Traditional and Suzuki Program

Wednesday, September 03

Music Instruction

Sep

Early Childhood

3, 4, & 5 Day Morning Preschool Begins

Thursday, September 04

Early Childhood

First Day of school for 3 Day, 4 Day & 5 Day Morning preschoolers! See Gradual Entry Schedule for each class.

Sep

BOP STOP

Paul Cornish Trio @ BOP STOP

"You're Exaggerating!" Release Tour

Friday, September 05

BOP STOP

One of today's most exciting emerging voices on piano, Paul Cornish and his trio make their BOP STOP debut as they tour to promote Cornish's debut album as a leader,...

Sep

BOP STOP

Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP

Friday, September 05

BOP STOP

We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house band is organized by Cleveland based trumpeter, Garrett Folger. These...

Sep

BOP STOP

(CANCELED) An Evening With Luca Mundaca @ BOP STOP

Saturday, September 06

BOP STOP

We have a wonderful, intimate evening of bossa nova, song, and Brazilian music in store for you featuring Cleveland's own, Luca Mundaca for an intimate solo show! Tickets to attend this...

Sep

Music Instruction

Intro to Suzuki

Saturday, September 06 to Saturday, October 18, 2025

Music Instruction

Start your child on the path to lifelong musicianship! Designed for children ages 4-6, our Intro to Suzuki course is both a parent education and musical enrichment course. This course will...

Sep

BOP STOP

BOP STOP Closed For Private Event @ BOP STOP

Sunday, September 07

BOP STOP

The BOP STOP is closed today for private events. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are interested in hosting your own private event at BOP STOP please visit our website...

Sep

Early Childhood

2 Day Morning Preschool Begins

Monday, September 08

Early Childhood

First Day of school for 2 Day Morning preschoolers! See Gradual Entry Schedule.

Sep

BOP STOP

The Uninvited (Haddad / Castaldi / Tomino / Smith) @ BOP STOP

Thursday, September 11

BOP STOP

The Uninvited returns for an exciting evening of unbridled creativity and improvisation. The quartet consists of expert percussionists Jamey Haddad, Carmen Castaldi, and Joe Tomino along with Howie Smith on...

Sep

BOP STOP

Ari and Cecil Alexander Quartet @ BOP STOP

Friday, September 12

BOP STOP

You don't want to miss the chance to hear and see vocalist Ari Alexander and guitarist Cecil Alexander (Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, Bill Charlap, Antonio Hart) make their BOP STOP...

Sep

Music Instruction Early Childhood

September STEAM Saturday: Nature Explorers

Saturday, September 13

Music Instruction Early Childhood

Curated for ages 3-8 years old with an accompanied parent or adult present. September's theme will be all about Nature and will be hosted outside at The Music Settlement's University Circle...

Sep

BOP STOP

Dan Wall Trio @ BOP STOP

Saturday, September 13

BOP STOP

Please join us in welcoming pianist Dan Wall to the BOP STOP in a highly anticipated return to the NE Ohio music scene. Recently retired from a successful career teaching...

Sep

Early Childhood

STEAM Saturdays

Saturday, September 13

Early Childhood

As a community music and education nonprofit with a robust science program, we were driven to bring something bigger to surrounding neighborhoods that would advance STEAM in youth education, promote...

Sep

BOP STOP

She Roars! Presented by the Local 4 Music Fund @ BOP STOP

Featuring the Music of Margaret Brouwer

Sunday, September 14

BOP STOP

The Local 4 Music Fund presents an afternoon of chamber music by living female composers. This event is free to attend. Reception to follow the performance. Featuring the music of composer...

Sep

BOP STOP

Anna Webber's Simple Trio (Featuring Matt Mitchell and John Hollenbeck) @ BOP STOP

Presented in Partnership With New Ghosts

Sunday, September 14

BOP STOP

New Ghosts and BOP STOP are excited to present Anna Webber and her Simple Trio! This is an exciting opportunity to hear this cutting edge ensemble. Tickets for tonight are...

Sep

BOP STOP

Outlab: Experiments in Improvised Music @ BOP STOP

Tuesday, September 16

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...

Sep

BOP STOP

Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP

Wednesday, September 17

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...

Sep

Music Instruction

Old-Time Jam

Wednesday, September 17

Music Instruction

Gather with friends new and old... Join us each month for an informal jam session at our Ohio City campus as we learn and share folk tunes by ear. This music...

Sep

BOP STOP

Olivia Van Goor Quartet Featuring Mike Harrison @ BOP STOP

Friday, September 19

BOP STOP

After selling out two shows on Valentine's Day, Detroit-based vocalist and NE Ohio native Olivia Van Goor returns with her quartet featuring Detroit and Cleveland area pros: Featuring: Olivia Van Goor (Vocals) Mike...

Sep

BOP STOP

Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP

Friday, September 19

BOP STOP

We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house band is organized by Cleveland based trumpeter, Garrett Folger. These...

Sep

BOP STOP

BOP STOP Closed For Private Event @ BOP STOP

Saturday, September 20

BOP STOP

The BOP STOP is closed today for private events. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are interested in hosting your own private event at BOP STOP please visit our website...

Sep

Music Instruction

Suzuki Recital ( 9/20/25) CANCELLED

2025-2026 season

Saturday, September 20

Music Instruction

Sep

BOP STOP

BOP STOP Closed For Private Event @ BOP STOP

Saturday, September 20

BOP STOP

The BOP STOP is closed today for private events. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are interested in hosting your own private event at BOP STOP please visit our website...

Sep

BOP STOP

Joe Lovano: Family & Friends (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP

Sunday, September 21

BOP STOP

Renowned saxophonist and Cleveland native, Joe Lovano, returns for a special celebration of his father, the Tony "Big T” Lovano Centennial Concert Celebration, with Anthony Lovano, Pat Lovano, Laura-Jo Fiorilli,...

Sep

BOP STOP

Pat Harris @ BOP STOP

Sunday, September 21

BOP STOP

Renowned vocalist Pat Harris returns to the BOP STOP stage with her band! Tickets to attend this concert in person are $20 each. Featuring: Pat Harris, vocals Phil Quidort, saxophone Dan Maier, piano Kevin Muhammed,...

Sep