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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!
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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
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1 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
Jul
01
BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. Thi... |
2 7:00 PM The Hall of Fame Big Band feat. Steve Kortyka @ BOP STOP The Hall of Fame Big Band feat. Steve Kortyka @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Jul
02
Acclaimed saxophonist and composer Steve Kortyka headlines an extraordinary evening of music featuring an all-star big b... |
3 8:00 PM Theron Brown Quartet @ BOP STOP Theron Brown Quartet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Jul
03
Join us for an exciting evening of music guided by Akron pianist Theron Brown! Theron will lead a quartet featuring some... 10:00 PM Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP 10:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113
Jul
03
We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house band is orga... |
4 7:00 PM We’re All Gonna Die: Tribute to Sufjan Stevens @ BOP STOP We’re All Gonna Die: Tribute to Sufjan Stevens @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Jul
04
Always writing from the heart, Stevens captures the complexity of the human experience through vulnerability and self-re... |
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5 All Day BOP STOP Closed All Day
Jul
05
The BOP STOP is closed in observance July 4th. Stop back in this week for some excellent music! |
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9 7:00 PM Infusion: Blending Jazz and Indian Classical Music @ BOP STOP Infusion: Blending Jazz and Indian Classical Music @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Jul
09
Join us for an evening of celebrating a collaboration between Indian classical musicians and area jazz musicians. Led by... |
10 8:00 PM Bryan Eng Trio @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, OH 44113
Jul
10
Critically acclaimed jazz pianist, singer, and Broadway actor, Bryan Eng makes an exciting return to the BOP STOP! Ticke... |
11 8:00 PM Moises Borges Quartet Featuring Ava Preston @ BOP STOP Moises Borges Quartet Featuring Ava Preston @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Jul
11
Experience the captivating union of two extraordinary voices in an unforgettable night of music and artistry. Cleveland&... |
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12 7:00 PM Aanya Sengupta with Bobby Ferrazza @ BOP STOP Aanya Sengupta with Bobby Ferrazza @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Jul
12
Rising star vocalist Aanya Sengupta makes her return to The Bop Stop after graduating from Oberlin Conservatory last yea... |
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15 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
Jul
15
BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. Thi... |
16 7:00 PM The Howard Levy 4 @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Jul
16
BOP STOP is pleased to welcome back GRAMMY Award-winning pianist, diatonic harmonica player, and composer Howard Levy wi... |
17 8:00 PM Mike Khoury’s Spite of Darkness @ BOP STOP Mike Khoury’s Spite of Darkness @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Jul
17
New Ghosts and BOP STOP are excited to present the latest endeavor from violinist Mike Khoury, his group Spite of Darkne... 10:00 PM Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP 10:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113
Jul
17
We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house band is orga... |
18 8:00 PM Virginia MacDonald Quartet @ BOP STOP Virginia MacDonald Quartet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Jul
18
Virginia MacDonald’s long-awaited debut album “In Search Of…” is an apt showcase of the Canadia... |
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19 7:00 PM EMP Trio: The End of the Chapter @ BOP STOP EMP Trio: The End of the Chapter @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Jul
19
Over the past two years, EMP has been cutting their teeth and crafting their sound anywhere that people would hear them.... |
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21 7:00 PM Picard / Folger / Karkosiak @ BOP STOP Picard / Folger / Karkosiak @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Jul
21
Join us for a set of improvised muse led by drummer Rob Picard and his trio featuring trumpeter Garrett Folger and guita... 8:00 PM Outlab: Experiments in Improvised Music @ BOP STOP Outlab: Experiments in Improvised Music @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
21
OutLab: Experiments in Improvised Music is a monthly laboratory for spontaneous interactive musical exploration. Musicia... |
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23 8:00 PM Javier Red Quartet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Jul
23
BOP STOP is excited to welcome back Javier Red presented by New Ghosts! Javier Red is an innovative jazz pianist, bandle... |
24 8:00 PM Nous (Smith, Brown, Plank) @ BOP STOP Nous (Smith, Brown, Plank) @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
24
Join us for an evening of surprise and intrigue. Nous is a trio comprised of three of the area's most exciting and creat... |
25 8:00 PM Maxophone Quintet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Jul
25
We are excited to welcome back saxophonist Max Schlenk and his Maxophone Quintet to the BOP STOP! This performance will ... |
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26 7:00 PM Tim Mirth Quartet @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Jul
26
Tim Mirth returns to the Bill Stop with his quartet with renewed vision and energy. Over the last year the group has gro... |
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30 7:00 PM Third Law Collective @ BOP STOP Third Law Collective @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, OH 44113
Jul
30
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... |
31 8:00 PM Indestructible: Featuring Roger Humphries @ BOP STOP Indestructible: Featuring Roger Humphries @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Jul
31
Pittsburgh-based trombonist Reggie Watkins returns with a powerhouse sextet celebrating the music of The Jazz Messengers... | |
Jul
01
BOP STOP
Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, July 01
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...
Jul
02
BOP STOP
The Hall of Fame Big Band feat. Steve Kortyka @ BOP STOP
Thursday, July 02
BOP STOP
Acclaimed saxophonist and composer Steve Kortyka headlines an extraordinary evening of music featuring an all-star big band assembled from some of the finest musicians on the Cleveland jazz scene. This...
Jul
03
BOP STOP
Theron Brown Quartet @ BOP STOP
With Tommy Lehman, George DeLancey, and Harvel Nakundi
Friday, July 03
BOP STOP
Join us for an exciting evening of music guided by Akron pianist Theron Brown! Theron will lead a quartet featuring some of the top players from the region as they...
Jul
03
BOP STOP
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, July 03 to Saturday, July 04, 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...
Jul
04
BOP STOP
We’re All Gonna Die: Tribute to Sufjan Stevens @ BOP STOP
Presented by Prince Tucker
Saturday, July 04
BOP STOP
Always writing from the heart, Stevens captures the complexity of the human experience through vulnerability and self-reflection. There is a very unique quality of Americana and reckoning with being an...
Jul
05
BOP STOP
BOP STOP Closed
Sunday, July 05
BOP STOP
The BOP STOP is closed in observance July 4th. Stop back in this week for some excellent music!
Jul
09
BOP STOP
Infusion: Blending Jazz and Indian Classical Music @ BOP STOP
Thursday, July 09
BOP STOP
Join us for an evening of celebrating a collaboration between Indian classical musicians and area jazz musicians. Led by pianist, Leo Coach, Infusion brings together voices from Northeast Ohio and...
Jul
10
BOP STOP
Bryan Eng Trio @ BOP STOP
Friday, July 10
BOP STOP
Critically acclaimed jazz pianist, singer, and Broadway actor, Bryan Eng makes an exciting return to the BOP STOP! Tickets to attend this show in person are $30 each (a $3...
Jul
11
BOP STOP
Moises Borges Quartet Featuring Ava Preston @ BOP STOP
Saturday, July 11
BOP STOP
Experience the captivating union of two extraordinary voices in an unforgettable night of music and artistry. Cleveland’s celebrated Bossa Nova King, guitarist and vocalist Moises Borges, born in Bahia, Brazil,...
Jul
12
BOP STOP
Aanya Sengupta with Bobby Ferrazza @ BOP STOP
Sunday, July 12
BOP STOP
Rising star vocalist Aanya Sengupta makes her return to The Bop Stop after graduating from Oberlin Conservatory last year for a very special duo show with her former teacher, Cleveland...
Jul
15
BOP STOP
Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, July 15 to Monday, June 15, 2026
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...
Jul
16
BOP STOP
The Howard Levy 4 @ BOP STOP
Thursday, July 16
BOP STOP
BOP STOP is pleased to welcome back GRAMMY Award-winning pianist, diatonic harmonica player, and composer Howard Levy with his quartet, The Howard Levy 4. Tickets for tonight are $25 each...
Jul
17
BOP STOP
Mike Khoury’s Spite of Darkness @ BOP STOP
Co-Presented by New Ghosts
Friday, July 17
BOP STOP
New Ghosts and BOP STOP are excited to present the latest endeavor from violinist Mike Khoury, his group Spite of Darkness. Tickets for tonight are $20 each (plus a $2...
Jul
17
BOP STOP
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, July 17 to Saturday, July 18, 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...
Jul
18
BOP STOP
Virginia MacDonald Quartet @ BOP STOP
"In Search Of..." Album Release
Saturday, July 18
BOP STOP
Virginia MacDonald’s long-awaited debut album “In Search Of…” is an apt showcase of the Canadian-born, New York-based clarinetist’s prowess as a bandleader and her distinctive and modern approach to the...
Jul
19
BOP STOP
EMP Trio: The End of the Chapter @ BOP STOP
A Farewell (For Now) Show
Sunday, July 19
BOP STOP
Over the past two years, EMP has been cutting their teeth and crafting their sound anywhere that people would hear them. Now, after winning the Best Jazz Artist title from...
Jul
21
BOP STOP
Picard / Folger / Karkosiak @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, July 21
BOP STOP
Join us for a set of improvised muse led by drummer Rob Picard and his trio featuring trumpeter Garrett Folger and guitarist John Karkosiak. Tickets for tonight are $15 each...
Jul
21
BOP STOP
Outlab: Experiments in Improvised Music @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, July 21
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...
Jul
23
BOP STOP
Javier Red Quartet @ BOP STOP
Presented by New Ghosts
Thursday, July 23
BOP STOP
BOP STOP is excited to welcome back Javier Red presented by New Ghosts! Javier Red is an innovative jazz pianist, bandleader, and entrepreneur originally from Mexico City, now based in...
Jul
24
BOP STOP
Nous (Smith, Brown, Plank) @ BOP STOP
Friday, July 24
BOP STOP
Join us for an evening of surprise and intrigue. Nous is a trio comprised of three of the area's most exciting and creative musical personalities: Howie Smith (saxophone), Theron Brown...
Jul
25
BOP STOP
Maxophone Quintet @ BOP STOP
Saturday, July 25
BOP STOP
We are excited to welcome back saxophonist Max Schlenk and his Maxophone Quintet to the BOP STOP! This performance will feature all original music by Max Schlenk, with plans to...
Jul
26
BOP STOP
Tim Mirth Quartet @ BOP STOP
Sunday, July 26
BOP STOP
Tim Mirth returns to the Bill Stop with his quartet with renewed vision and energy. Over the last year the group has grown in ways we didn't originally consider. Pulling...
Jul
30
BOP STOP
Third Law Collective @ BOP STOP
Featuring new music by area composers!
Thursday, July 30
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...
Jul
31
BOP STOP
Indestructible: Featuring Roger Humphries @ BOP STOP
Friday, July 31
BOP STOP
Pittsburgh-based trombonist Reggie Watkins returns with a powerhouse sextet celebrating the music of The Jazz Messengers and featuring master drummer Roger Humphries! Tickets for tonight are $25 each (a $3...