- Home
- Events
Music Instruction 
Award-winning music lessons, ensembles, and group classes for aspiring musicians of all ages and skill levels — children, teens, and adults.
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
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
1 7:00 PM Caleb Smith Quintet @ BOP STOP Caleb Smith Quintet @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Oct
01
Join us in welcoming back Caleb Smith to the BOP STOP stage! This performance will feature spoken word accompanied by or... |
2 8:00 PM Tony Cuda's Jazz Cats @ BOP STOP Tony Cuda's Jazz Cats @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Oct
02
Join us in welcoming back Tony Cuda's Jazz Cats! Tickets for tonight are $20 each (a $3 per ticket processing fee will b... 10:00 PM Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP 10:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113
Oct
02
We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house band is orga... |
3 8:00 PM (SOLD OUT) An Evening With Holly Bowling @ BOP STOP (SOLD OUT) An Evening With Holly Bowling @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Oct
03
This performance has sold out. We are excited to welcome back pianist Holly Bowling to the BOP STOP! We recommend purch... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
5 |
6 7:00 PM AKIRA TANA and Friends From Osaka @ BOP STOP AKIRA TANA and Friends From Osaka @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Oct
06
AKIRA TANA and Friends From Osaka featuring organist, Atsuko Hashimoto and guitarist Yutaka Hashimoto are making their f... |
7 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
Oct
07
BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. Thi... |
8 7:00 PM Kiefer @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Oct
08
One of LA’s best kept musical secrets, Kiefer has been described as a musician who doesn’t play keys with hi... |
9 7:30 PM Autumn in the Key of Song: An Evening with Helen Welch and Friends @ BOP STOP Autumn in the Key of Song: An Evening with Helen Welch and Friends @ BOP STOP 7:30 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Oct
09
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music as international vocalist, entertainer, producer, and musician Helen Wel... |
10 8:00 PM Darren Frate Group featuring the Grandview Trio @ BOP STOP Darren Frate Group featuring the Grandview Trio @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Oct
10
Darren Frate Groups music has been described as world music, jazz and jazz fusion woven together by bass driven grooves ... |
|
11 7:00 PM Huntertones @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Oct
11
Update: We have had to make the unfortunate decision to cancel the 9:30pm seating for the show and just run one seating ... |
12 |
13 |
14 7:00 PM The Dan Kamionkowski Trio @ BOP STOP The Dan Kamionkowski Trio @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, OH 44113
Oct
14
Cleveland-area pianist Dan Kamionkowski (formerly of Northcoast Jazz Trio, Melocotón) is joined by two of Clevela... |
15 7:00 PM G. Thomas Allen @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Oct
15
Renowned for his exceptional talent and groundbreaking achievements, G. Thomas Allen emerged onto the Chicago music scen... |
16 8:00 PM Da Land Brass Band @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Oct
16
BOP STOP is excited to welcome back Da Land Brass Band to kick off our 12th Anniversary weekend! Tickets for this evenin... 10:00 PM Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP 10:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113
Oct
16
We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house band is orga... |
17 8:00 PM Chris Coles Gleam @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Oct
17
Saxophonist/composer/educator Chris Coles returns with his exciting Gleam project. The band will also be celebrating the... |
|
18 7:00 PM Troy Roberts and the Theron Brown Trio @ BOP STOP Troy Roberts and the Theron Brown Trio @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Oct
18
We are very excited to welcome back one of our favorites, Troy Roberts! Tonight's show will celebrate music from a varie... |
19 |
20 7:30 PM Outlab: Experiments in Improvised Music @ BOP STOP Outlab: Experiments in Improvised Music @ BOP STOP 7:30 PM
Oct
20
OutLab: Experiments in Improvised Music is a monthly laboratory for spontaneous interactive musical exploration. Musicia... |
21 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
Oct
21
BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. Thi... |
22 7:00 PM Kate McGarry / Keith Ganz / Gary Versace Trio @ BOP STOP Kate McGarry / Keith Ganz / Gary Versace Trio @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Oct
22
The mercurial trio, Grammy™ nominated for their 2018 album The Subject Tonight Is Love rides again. An arresting a... |
23 8:00 PM Blue Lunch @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, OH 44113
Oct
23
Blue Lunch is a 7 piece band with multiple vocalists and a 2 man horn section that has been performing throughout the re... |
24 8:00 PM The Debbie Darling Sextet @ BOP STOP The Debbie Darling Sextet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Oct
24
Vocalist, Debbie Darling, has put together a talented musical ensemble for her return to The BOP STOP. Her new show pays... |
|
25 3:00 PM Harp and Heels: Benefit for La Selva Opera @ BOP STOP Harp and Heels: Benefit for La Selva Opera @ BOP STOP 3:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Oct
25
Soprano Laura Pedersen and harpist Calvin Stokes will perform a diverse program of opera arias, crossover hits, and famo... |
26 |
27 |
28 7:00 PM The Derrick Baum Quintet @ BOP STOP The Derrick Baum Quintet @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Oct
28
Trumpet player, composer, and educator Derrick Baum makes his band leader debut at the BOP STOP! The Derrick Baum Quinte... |
29 7:00 PM Third Law Collective @ BOP STOP Third Law Collective @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, OH 44113
Oct
29
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... |
30 8:00 PM Stephen Philip Harvey Octet - “Mythos” Commission Premiere @ BOP STOP Stephen Philip Harvey Octet - “Mythos” Commission Premiere @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Oct
30
The Stephen Philip Harvey Octet presents “Mythos,” a new original suite. Commissioned by Chamber Music Ameri... |
31 8:00 PM Schlenk Zappa: Celebrating 60 Years of Frank @ BOP STOP Schlenk Zappa: Celebrating 60 Years of Frank @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Oct
31
From the release of Freak Out! in 1966 to his death in 1993, Frank Zappa made an indelible mark on music and culture by ... |
Oct
01
BOP STOP
Caleb Smith Quintet @ BOP STOP
Thursday, October 01
BOP STOP
Join us in welcoming back Caleb Smith to the BOP STOP stage! This performance will feature spoken word accompanied by original and spontaneously composed music.Tickets for tonight are $25 each...
Oct
02
BOP STOP
Tony Cuda's Jazz Cats @ BOP STOP
Friday, October 02
BOP STOP
Join us in welcoming back Tony Cuda's Jazz Cats! Tickets for tonight are $20 each (a $3 per ticket processing fee will be added to your purchase). Featuring: Tony Cuda (bassist &...
Oct
02
BOP STOP
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, October 02 to Saturday, October 03, 2026
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...
Oct
03
BOP STOP
(SOLD OUT) An Evening With Holly Bowling @ BOP STOP
Saturday, October 03
BOP STOP
This performance has sold out. We are excited to welcome back pianist Holly Bowling to the BOP STOP! We recommend purchasing your tickets early as this show is highly likely to...
Oct
06
BOP STOP
AKIRA TANA and Friends From Osaka @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, October 06
BOP STOP
AKIRA TANA and Friends From Osaka featuring organist, Atsuko Hashimoto and guitarist Yutaka Hashimoto are making their first appearance at Cleveland’s Bop Stop after performing at this year’s Monterey Jazz...
Oct
07
BOP STOP
Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, October 07
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...
Oct
08
BOP STOP
Kiefer @ BOP STOP
Seatings at 7pm and 9:30pm
Thursday, October 08
BOP STOP
One of LA’s best kept musical secrets, Kiefer has been described as a musician who doesn’t play keys with his fingers, but with his soul, which just about sums up...
Oct
09
BOP STOP
Autumn in the Key of Song: An Evening with Helen Welch and Friends @ BOP STOP
Friday, October 09
BOP STOP
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music as international vocalist, entertainer, producer, and musician Helen Welch returns to Cleveland’s acclaimed Bop Stop for one night only on Friday October...
Oct
10
BOP STOP
Darren Frate Group featuring the Grandview Trio @ BOP STOP
Saturday, October 10
BOP STOP
Darren Frate Groups music has been described as world music, jazz and jazz fusion woven together by bass driven grooves and improvisation. Many of the compositions touch on eastern rhythms...
Oct
11
BOP STOP
Huntertones @ BOP STOP
This Show has two Seatings: 7:00pm & 9:30pm
Sunday, October 11
BOP STOP
Update: We have had to make the unfortunate decision to cancel the 9:30pm seating for the show and just run one seating at 7pm, which is now SOLD OUT. BOP...
Oct
14
BOP STOP
The Dan Kamionkowski Trio @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, October 14
BOP STOP
Cleveland-area pianist Dan Kamionkowski (formerly of Northcoast Jazz Trio, Melocotón) is joined by two of Cleveland's finest: bassist Alfredo Guerrieri and drummer Joe Tomino for an evening of groove-oriented improvisation...
Oct
15
BOP STOP
G. Thomas Allen @ BOP STOP
Thursday, October 15
BOP STOP
Renowned for his exceptional talent and groundbreaking achievements, G. Thomas Allen emerged onto the Chicago music scene in 2015, captivating audiences with his extraordinary vocal range and innovative approach. His...
Oct
16
BOP STOP
Da Land Brass Band @ BOP STOP
Friday, October 16
BOP STOP
BOP STOP is excited to welcome back Da Land Brass Band to kick off our 12th Anniversary weekend! Tickets for this evening are $20 each in advance / $25 day...
Oct
16
BOP STOP
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, October 16 to Saturday, October 17, 2026
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...
Oct
17
BOP STOP
Chris Coles Gleam @ BOP STOP
Celebrating the Release of the "Love Deamon Song Cycle"
Saturday, October 17
BOP STOP
Saxophonist/composer/educator Chris Coles returns with his exciting Gleam project. The band will also be celebrating the release of the Chris's most recent album, Love Deamon Song Cycle! Joining Chris is...
Oct
18
BOP STOP
Troy Roberts and the Theron Brown Trio @ BOP STOP
Sunday, October 18
BOP STOP
We are very excited to welcome back one of our favorites, Troy Roberts! Tonight's show will celebrate music from a variety of Roberts' 16 releases, as well as showcasing some...
Oct
20
BOP STOP
Outlab: Experiments in Improvised Music @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, October 20
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...
Oct
21
BOP STOP
Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, October 21
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...
Oct
22
BOP STOP
Kate McGarry / Keith Ganz / Gary Versace Trio @ BOP STOP
Thursday, October 22
BOP STOP
The mercurial trio, Grammy™ nominated for their 2018 album The Subject Tonight Is Love rides again. An arresting array of songs and sounds from three masterful jazz storytellers. Playful, fierce,...
Oct
23
BOP STOP
Blue Lunch @ BOP STOP
"Get Lit!" CD Release Party
Friday, October 23
BOP STOP
Blue Lunch is a 7 piece band with multiple vocalists and a 2 man horn section that has been performing throughout the region for over 40 years! Tickets to attend...
Oct
24
BOP STOP
The Debbie Darling Sextet @ BOP STOP
Saturday, October 24
BOP STOP
Vocalist, Debbie Darling, has put together a talented musical ensemble for her return to The BOP STOP. Her new show pays tribute to Jewish Songwriters Who Have Played a Role...
Oct
25
BOP STOP
Harp and Heels: Benefit for La Selva Opera @ BOP STOP
Sunday, October 25
BOP STOP
Soprano Laura Pedersen and harpist Calvin Stokes will perform a diverse program of opera arias, crossover hits, and famous musical selections. Tickets for this event are $50 (plus a $3 fee)....
Oct
28
BOP STOP
The Derrick Baum Quintet @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, October 28
BOP STOP
Trumpet player, composer, and educator Derrick Baum makes his band leader debut at the BOP STOP! The Derrick Baum Quintet blends Bebop, neosoul, gospel, and funk to create a high...
Oct
29
BOP STOP
Third Law Collective @ BOP STOP
Featuring new music by area composers!
Thursday, October 29
BOP STOP
Join us for a night of original music by area composers. The Third Law Collective is a 10-piece ensemble co-led by a core group of writers including Garrett Folger, Dan...
Oct
30
BOP STOP
Stephen Philip Harvey Octet - “Mythos” Commission Premiere @ BOP STOP
Friday, October 30
BOP STOP
The Stephen Philip Harvey Octet presents “Mythos,” a new original suite. Commissioned by Chamber Music America as part of the 2025 New Jazz Works, Harvey’s mid-sized ensemble shares new works...
Oct
31
BOP STOP
Schlenk Zappa: Celebrating 60 Years of Frank @ BOP STOP
Saturday, October 31
BOP STOP
From the release of Freak Out! in 1966 to his death in 1993, Frank Zappa made an indelible mark on music and culture by blending rock and roll, rhythm and...