Must Do CLE: Catch A Show At These Iconic Music Venues

1924: Mahall’s 20 Lanes
Politicians and businessmen once ate, drank, bowled and danced at Mahall’s. Now, buzz bands such as White Reaper and Woods have taken over — and the cocktails are legal.
 mahalls20lanes.com

1968: Blossom Music Center
This outdoor amphitheater has seen legendary sets, from Pink Floyd to Luke Bryan. Inside the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the 19,000-person lawn and pavilion draws huge national acts. livenation.com

1986: The Agora
Opened as a student dance club, it reached fabled status as the first live venue with in-house recording equipment (ask The Cars). In its third location, it saw a $3 million renovation in 2018. agoracleveland.com

1987: Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
There’s a magic moment here, when you’ve secured your pit spot, the boats float by and your fave band (maybe Lorde or Blondie) finally takes the stage.livenation.com

1992: Grog Shop
If you wanna see a sweaty rock or rap show, this is the up-close-and-personal spot to catch one. In its 28 years, the club has hosted acts including Parquet Courts, Kid Cudi, Dick Dale and Bruno Mars. grogshop.gs

2000: Beachland Ballroom
Built as the Croatian Liberty Hall in 1950, the Beachland re-opened as a two-stage punk club at the turn of the century. By now, it’s welcomed acts as diverse as Squeeze and Big Freedia. beachlandballroom.com

2004: House of Blues Cleveland
Once a Woolworth’s department store, this spot from the national chain anchored then-rising East Fourth Street area with its two-tiered, 65,000 square-foot space. houseofblues.com