The events are held from 6pm to 9pm. In addition to music, many of the area's museums offer extended hours and discounted admission and area restaurants offer samples of their cuisine. The 2009 dates are Wednesdays from June 17 to August 26.
The Music:
Music events are held outside (weather permitting) on Wade Oval from 6pm to 9pm. The 2009 music line-up includes:- June 17 - Revolution Pie
- June 24 - Jim Miller Band
- July 1 - Carlos Jones and the PLUS Band
- July 8 - Cat Walk Blue
- July 15 - New Barleycorn
- July 22 - Hubb's Groove
- July 29 - Roberto Ocasio's Latin Jazz Project
- August 5 - Yiddishe Cup Klezmer Band and Lost State of Franklin
- August 12 - Prayer Warriors; Notes + Sounds
- August 19 - Jackson Rohm
- August 26 - The KingBees
Concerts in the Courtyard:
In addition to the music on Wade Oval, the Cleveland Museum of Art sponsors free concerts in their outdoor center courtyard during Wade Oval Wednesdays from 5pm to 9pm.The Food and Drink:
Wade Oval Wednesdays feature a wine and beer garden with a view of the stage. In addition, the Cleveland Botanical Garden sponsors "Gourmets in the Garden", where visitors can sample food from area restaurants. Admission after 5pm is $5.The Museums:
During the Wade Oval Wednesday events, many of the University Circle museums, including the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and the Western Reserve Historical Society, offer discounts and extended hours.Getting to Wade Oval Wednesdays:
Wade Oval is located in the heart of University Circle, off of East Boulevard and E. 108th St. It's the large, grassy lawn in front of the Cleveland Museum of Art, and other area museumsParking:
Metered parking is available around Wade Oval. In addition, discounted ($3 in 2008) parking is available after 5pm in the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and the Cleveland Botanical Garden lots.Contact Information:
University Circle Inc.216 791-3900
(updated 5-27-09)
