Last Call Trivia
is back at Forest City Brewery! Starting Tuesday, January 6th - join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm–9:00pm at Forest City Brewery for two hours of laughs, friendly competition, and “I swear I knew that!” moments.
What to expect:
Free to play!
Teams or solo players welcome (2–6 per team works great)
Questions spanning movies, music, history, pop culture & more
Gift card prizes for the top teams 🏆
Plenty of chances to show off that oddly specific random knowledge
Grab your crew, claim your table, and fuel up with great beer and good vibes while you battle for bragging rights and bar glory.
Tag your trivia squad and we’ll see you Tuesday at Forest City Brewery! 🍻📚
Carlos Jones with Special Guest Esther Fitz
Join us for a night of groovy tunes with Carlos Jones with Special Guest Esther Fitz at Forest City Brewery! Get ready to dance and vibe to some awesome music in a cool venue. Don't miss out on this epic event that will surely have you feeling the good vibes all night long. See you there! Tickets: $15 in advance / $18 at the door.
Austin Walkin' Cane
Damn Fine Blues! Original & classic delta blues featuring slide guitar and soulful vocals. A blues gumbo repertoire that can conjure up the ghosts of highway 61 & the delta blues experience. Austin Walkin' Cane is a blues singer, songwriter and slide guitarist who performs acoustic solo, duo & electric band sets.
Grooves for Good - A Night of Music Supporting Mens Mental Health
🔥GROOVES FOR GOOD VOL. II 🔥
Brought to you by ARDY - RC3 & LoCLE Grown
A night of music supporting men's mental health!
DJ sets by Ardy & Hoovy and a special set by RC3 & Friends featuring performances by Zup, TobyRaps, Mikey Silas, James Begin, AllTheHipe, Jinari Kemet, and more.
Doors @ 6pm
Music @ 7pm
$10 (minimum) donation at the door (cash or electronically)
All proceeds will be donated to Movember
Show up. Give back. Move together.
"It's okay to not be okay"
Kelly, Matt & Meredith Live
Kelly, Matt, Meredith, and Dave will be back in the beer garden (or beer hall in case of rain) at Forest City brewery playing songs, and enjoying a beautiful day.
Come hang out with them and drink some Forest City brews.
Last Call Trivia
is back at Forest City Brewery! Starting Tuesday, January 6th - join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm–9:00pm at Forest City Brewery for two hours of laughs, friendly competition, and “I swear I knew that!” moments.
What to expect:
Free to play!
Teams or solo players welcome (2–6 per team works great)
Questions spanning movies, music, history, pop culture & more
Gift card prizes for the top teams 🏆
Plenty of chances to show off that oddly specific random knowledge
Grab your crew, claim your table, and fuel up with great beer and good vibes while you battle for bragging rights and bar glory.
Tag your trivia squad and we’ll see you Tuesday at Forest City Brewery! 🍻📚
Story Wars Cleveland
Champion of Champions returns January 28th at @forestcitybrew for our final episode 🎉
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-wars-champion-of-champions-final-showdown-tickets-1979419655474?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn-j8efLXXKM-y6ij_Ln1pmhXSVK5KCCU_7yX9waWI7CigM4WpEjQgjNpSRBI_aem_F7k8Lrs1y4UN5Hv-VzA2Ww
Join us as we watch our final 8 writers battle it out for the title and ultimate bragging rights😌 It’s a Story Wars spectacle you won’t want to miss, featuring our typewriter community story, take-a-book-leave-a-book, and a very special raffle basket👀
And as always, as the audience, you’ll be the most important part of the show🥹 You know that at Story Wars we believe in democratizing creativity, so come to cheer on our favorite Story Wars veterans and cast your votes to help us crown THE Champion of Champions👑
Doors at 7pm‼️ This event is for ages 16+ as Forest City does not allow children under the age of 16
Country Honk Presents: The Bakersfield Sound
SPECIAL EVENT
Country Honk tips their hat to the Bakersfield sound for a one-night-only Thursday set on January 29.
Expect twangy Telecasters, honky-tonk groove, and hard-edged country inspired by Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and the California sound that changed everything.
7pm start, Thurs Jan 29 at Forest City Brewery
$10 suggested donation at the tip jar.
St. Brigid Light Up the Land Festival
Join us for a cozy midwinter celebration of light, creativity, nature, and community — inspired by the ancient Celtic festival of Imbolc and the spirit of St. Brigid, a figure rooted in renewal, healing, and inspiration. As Clevelanders push through the coldest, darkest stretch of winter, this gathering offers warmth, craft, music, wellness, and a joyful space to welcome the very first stirrings of spring.
Vision Board Workshop
Cut, create, and envision what’s next at our relaxed vision board workshop centered on clarity, intention setting, and creative exploration.
Join Ericka, Founder of Elevate + Evolve Wellness for a relaxed, creative Vision Board Workshop designed to help you slow down, gain clarity, and intentionally envision what’s next.
We’ll begin with simple grounding and intention-setting practices to help clear mental space, followed by a guided vision board process using creative prompts and intuitive exploration. This workshop is welcoming, low-pressure, and perfect for first-time attendees.
What’s included:
• Guided intention setting & reflection
• Structured vision board creation with prompts
• Creative materials for use during the workshop
• Complimentary tea
• A calm, supportive group environment
Snacks and additional beverages will be available for purchase through the brewery.
PRICING & TICKETS
🎟 General Admission — $40
🌅 Early Bird — $35
Limited quantity for early registrants
👯 Bring-a-Friend —$70 total — $35 each
Attend with a friend and enjoy the discounted rate together.
Tickets must be purchased in advance to reserve your spot. Space is limited.
TICKETS AVAILABLE ON EVENTBRITE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vision-board-workshop-tickets-1980232043348?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
WHO THIS IS FOR
• All levels welcome
• No prior experience needed
• Come as you are
HOST
Hosted by Elevate + Evolve Wellness
Facilitated by Ericka Szabo
CANCELLATION POLICY
Tickets are non-refundable within 48 hours of the event. If you’re unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket or receive credit toward a future workshop.
Tall Paul & Western Drawl - FREE!
Tall Paul & Western Drawl celebrates the spirit of dance hall Western Swing music, Roadhouse standards, Cowboy songs and Ballads. It’s mostly fun, uptown and alive. Their mix of classics & clever originals honor the tradition of these styles, but with modern musical sensibilities.
Check www.paulkovac.com for more dates & info.
Cats on Holiday LIVE - Free!
If a trip to New Orleans isn’t in the cards, Cats on Holiday are ready to transport you to the merriment of Bourbon Street right here in Cleveland. The long-running Zydeco-Cajun swamp-pop outfit will be playing and the show is FREE!
Bethany Joy Live Happy Hour Show - FREE!
Bethany Joy Happy Hour, free show in the tap room!
Bethany Joy is an indie/soul/jazz singer-songwriter from Cleveland. She has been performing in Northeast Ohio for several years and is recognized for her smooth, soulful vocals. Her originals and covers are influenced by a wide range of genres and eras, including blues, jazz, soul, oldies and indie rock.
Classic Honk Sunday - FREE!
Our monthly classic country and two step show is back at Forest City Brewery! Join us for an afternoon of honky-tonk favorites, deep cuts, and timeless tunes from legends like Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson, plus a few of our own.
We'll have DJ Ringo spinning classic vinyl on our break.. Plus a two-step lesson starts the afternoon off at 3pm , so dust off your boots and two-step your Sunday away with us.
FREE SHOW
Tipping the band is strongly encouraged
Story Club Cleveland - Live Storytelling!
True stories, live and in person.
One room. One microphone. One winner.
This is Story Club CLE!
There will be chaos, drama, magic and more!
Doors at 7pm
Show starts at 7:30pm - tickets available at the door.
The New Soft Shoe Live at Forest City
The New Soft Shoe 7-10PM $10 at the door - The New Soft Shoe is a Cleveland based band that covers the catalog of Cosmic American Music's Gram Parsons.
Forest City Django Club
Step into the cafés of 1930’s Paris without ever leaving Northeast Ohio! Forest City Django Club is a five-piece ensemble honoring the timeless music of Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France. From jazz manouche classics to sultry chansons from vocalist Kara Scott – you won’t want to miss this unique and vibrant show.
Gypsy jazz, pioneered in the 1930s by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli’s Quintet du Hot Club de France, is distinguished by its vibrant acoustic rhythms (la pompe) and virtuosic soloing. The Forest City Django Club brings this timeless style to life in the heart of Cleveland.
Forest City Django Club features: Greg Smith (violin), Max Hyde-Perry (bass), Steve Karla (guitar), Caroline King (accordion), Brad Smedley (guitar), and Special Guest Kara Scott on vocals!
The Best Fat Tuesday Bash with Cats on Holiday
SAVE THE DATE! The Best Fat Tuesday Bash at Forest City will be held on Tuesday, February 17th 6-9pm - FREE! If a trip to New Orleans isn’t in the cards, @catsonholidaycle will transport you to the merriment of Bourbon Street right here in Cleveland. The long-running Zydeco-Cajun swamp-pop outfit will be playing great music and we'll be featuring Chef Nathan's famous homemade Jambalaya!
This is our Second Annual Bash - after rockin the Parkview on Fat Tuesday for 20 years, The Cats moved their Mardi Gras party to Forest City Brewery last year and it truly was a BASH. Come on down and party in our awesome “Old School FCB Dance Hall”! See you there!
Swing Time Big Band
With Vocalist Dianne Palmer
Bring your appetite, thirst and dancing shoes. Invite your friends. If you don't dance, simply sit and listen to some of the best music ever written. No cover charge, so please support Forest City by buying food and drinks! We continue to believe that it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
Ray Flanagan Happy Hour Live Music
FREE. LIVE MUSIC.
Ray Flanagan is a Cleveland, OH based songwriter that writes and performs his songs with the no nonsense attitude of a skilled journeyman. Flanagan has performed with nearly everybody in the Northeast Ohio music scene, lending his keen musical sense and guitar artistry to artists of all genres.
Even though he is one of the most sought after guitarists in Northeast Ohio, it’s his songwriting that is his true superpower. The shutdown forced Flanagan to mobilize a different outlet for his creativity, resulting in the quickened pace of releasing two self-produced songs on the first Friday of every month starting in January of 2021.
These unfiltered songs offer the listener an authentic experience of a songwriter realizing their potential with every new song. Keeping a mind for music history and a creative target on the present moment, his songs and lyrics are signposts to his perception of the things that are happening right now.
Forest City Django Club LIVE!
Step into the cafés of 1930’s Paris without ever leaving Northeast Ohio! Forest City Django Club is a five-piece ensemble honoring the timeless music of Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France. From jazz manouche classics to sultry chansons from vocalist Kara Scott – you won’t want to miss this unique and vibrant show.
Ray Flanagan LIVE Happy Hour
FREE. LIVE MUSIC.
Ray Flanagan is a Cleveland, OH based songwriter that writes and performs his songs with the no nonsense attitude of a skilled journeyman. Flanagan has performed with nearly everybody in the Northeast Ohio music scene, lending his keen musical sense and guitar artistry to artists of all genres.
Story Club Cleveland Live At Forest City
True stories, live and in person.
One room. One microphone. One winner.
This is Story Club CLE!
There will be chaos, drama, magic and more!
Doors at 7pm
Show starts at 7:30pm - tickets available at the door.
Last Call Trivia
is back at Forest City Brewery! Starting Tuesday, January 6th - join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm–9:00pm at Forest City Brewery for two hours of laughs, friendly competition, and “I swear I knew that!” moments.
What to expect:
Free to play!
Teams or solo players welcome (2–6 per team works great)
Questions spanning movies, music, history, pop culture & more
Gift card prizes for the top teams 🏆
Plenty of chances to show off that oddly specific random knowledge
Grab your crew, claim your table, and fuel up with great beer and good vibes while you battle for bragging rights and bar glory.
Tag your trivia squad and we’ll see you Tuesday at Forest City Brewery! 🍻📚
Classic Honk Sunday - FREE!
Our monthly classic country and two step show is back at Forest City Brewery! Join us for an afternoon of honky-tonk favorites, deep cuts, and timeless tunes from legends like Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson, plus a few of our own.
FREE SHOW
Tipping the band is strongly encouraged
Baker's Basement LIVE Happy Hour Show!
Two-piece, Cleveland based, adventure-folk band the Baker’s Basement (tBB) features the eclectic musical stylings of vocalist/drummer Kate Dedinsky and vocalist/guitarist Adam Grindler. Catch them playing during Happy Hour - FREE SHOW!
The New Soft Shoe Live at Forest City
The New Soft Shoe Record Release Show - Thursday, Jan. 8th at 7pm - $10 at the door!
The New Soft Shoe, Cleveland's own Gram Parsons cover band will be releasing their self titled first album through CLE Records at Forest City Brewery. The album is a collection of popular and deep track Gram tunes with unique arrangements from the band.
It is also the 16 year anniversary of The New Soft Shoe! 2025 All Gram All Nighter shirts will be presented to the loyal fans who have collected 10 or more stamps over the year. New album merchandise will be available! Colored vinyl LP's, Signed test pressings, Wax Mage Vinyl, 180 gram vinyl, CD's, and newly designed t-shirts!
$10 cover at the door! Not to be missed!
Last Call Trivia
is back at Forest City Brewery! Starting Tuesday, January 6th - join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm–9:00pm at Forest City Brewery for two hours of laughs, friendly competition, and “I swear I knew that!” moments.
What to expect:
Free to play!
Teams or solo players welcome (2–6 per team works great)
Questions spanning movies, music, history, pop culture & more
Gift card prizes for the top teams 🏆
Plenty of chances to show off that oddly specific random knowledge
Grab your crew, claim your table, and fuel up with great beer and good vibes while you battle for bragging rights and bar glory.
Tag your trivia squad and we’ll see you Tuesday at Forest City Brewery! 🍻📚
Paul Kovac's Jan Jam '25
The 4th. Annual JAN' JAM @ Forest City Brewery. All acoustic instruments welcome - Don't miss out on this Jam! A bunch of great music to be played, people to meet, songs to learn. I'll have some 'ringers' on board to keep the skids greased. If you pick, sing, are new to the scene, or have been around, this is the place to be. FREE!
Kelly, Matt & Meredith Live at Forest City
Kelly, Matt, Meredith, and Dave will be back in the beer garden (or beer hall in case of rain) at Forest City brewery playing songs, and enjoying a beautiful day.
God Save the Kinks! Cats On Holiday
Chances are you know the hits of the Kinks and the British Invasion, “You Really Got Me”, “All Day and All of the Night”, “Come Dancing”, and so many more. Join us as we pay homage to one of the most influential rock bands of the ‘60s & ‘70s. This is sure to be an evening of great music you won’t forget any time soon. Get your tickets through Eventbrite now, before they’re gone!! (URL attached below)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cats-on-holiday-present-god-save-the-kinks-tickets-1924364488989?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Bonnis and the King - LIVE!
Bonnis and the King is the collaboration of Andrew Bonnis and Christine King, blending rich musicianship with a mix of genres and original songs. Having performed throughout the U.S. and internationally, they bring skilled instrumentation, tight harmonies, and an engaging stage presence.
Songs of the Season - Cleveland Food Bank Benefit
Together with Friends, Greyt Culture presents:
A Cleveland Music Community Holiday Concert & Sing Along
to benefit the charity work of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Songs for the Season is an evening of songs celebrating the winter holiday seasons's peace, joy, and generosity. Greyt Culture has invited dozens of friends in the Cleveland music community to perform their favorite Christmas and holiday music, as solo and group performers. Live arrangements of holiday classics, b sides, pop hits, and original compositions.
This year's Musical Guests To Be Announced.
Click here to get your tickets:
https://www.thatsgreyt.com/event.../songs-for-the-season-25
Swing Time Big Band with Featured Vocalist Dianne Palmer
Swing Time Big Band returns to the stage of Forest City Brewery for another night of their swing dance residency. Come and bring your hunger, thirst, friends and dancing shoes to enjoy an evening of some of the best music ever written. We promise to continue to prove that it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!! No cover charge
Paul Kovac’s Big ‘Grass Band
Paul Kovac’s Big ‘Grass Band is made up of seasoned, experienced players, with decades of experience, successfully presenting Bluegrass to audiences knowledgeable about the music, and to folks hearing Bluegrass for the first time. They kick a** & have fun!
Paul Kovac - banjo, vocal
Ron Bonkowski - guitar, vocal
Alex Greathouse, bass
Bill Lestock - fiddle
David Mayfield - mandolin, vocal
CITY DOGS Holiday Fundraiser
SOLD OUT!!!!!!
The CITY DOGS Holiday Cheer Fundraiser is just around the corner!
Join us on Saturday, December 6 from 6-9pm at Forest City Brewery to eat, drink, raffle, and be merry all for a great cause!
All proceeds benefit the City Dogs Cleveland Adoption and Volunteer program and the animals at Cleveland Animal Care & Control.
SOLD OUT!!!!!!
Tumbao216 presents: SALSA with Frankie Lopez y Su Conjunto Guarachando
$20 CASH at the door
6:00 Salsa Casino Dance Lesson
7:00-12AM Open Social Dancing
Featuring Live Music with:
Frankie Lopez and
Su Conjunto Guarachando
Austin Walkin' Cane - Happy Hour Live!
Damn Fine Blues! Original & Classic Delta Blues featuring slide guitar and soulful vocals. A blues gumbo repertoire that can conjure up the ghosts of highway 61 & the delta blues experience.
2025 Annual Tree Trimming Party
Our traditional brewery Tree Trimming party. Our traditional brewery Tree Trimming party - buy a pint of our Holiday Shinny Ale and get a free ornament! (while supplies last)
Stop by for some grub, beer, and an ornament!
LoCLE Grown Presents: Karaoke at FCB!
LoCLE Grown Presents: Karaoke at FCB
Wednesday, November 26TH 7-10PM FREE!
For the very first time, the LoCLE Grown Podcast ladies are having a Thanksgiving Eve Low Key Karaoke at Forest City...and it's FREE! Meet some old friends, sing some old songs, and drink some great locally made beer!
LoCLE Grown @loclegrown is a podcast hosted right here in Cleveland by Jordan Laird and Jordan Urban. Each episode features a casual chat and live performance with local underground music artists - check it out wherever you get your podcasts.
Kelly, Matt & Meredith - The Macho Texans
Kelly, Matt, Meredith, and Dave will be back in the Waldorf Beer Hall at Forest City brewery playing songs, and enjoying a beautiful day.
Andrew Bonnis LIVE at Forest City!
Andrew Bonnis brings over 20 years of professional musical experience. With extensive touring both nationally and internationally, he’s known for his wide-ranging musicality and engaging performances. After time in Colorado and Washington, Andrew now calls Cleveland home, where he continues to perform across multiple genres and release original music.
https://www.bonnismusic.com/
Cleveland Beer Week Holiday Showcase at Forest City
Ready for Holiday Beers?? We are partnering with @ClevelandBeerWeek this year for their Holiday Showcase of Beers on Friday, November 14th 6-9PM!
Head to Forest City to sample an array of holiday beers and know just what to grab during the busy holiday season. Live music & raffle baskets (get some gifts checked off your list!). Brewery and Beer list coming soon!
Tickets are $45 and include 20 beer samples and a lovely souvenir tasting glass. Food available for purchase. Must be 21 and over - ID required *All ticket sales are final and non-refundable* Tickets: https://www.clevelandbeerweek.org/tickets
Proceeds from the Holiday Showcase will help benefit City Dogs Cleveland, Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter, A Special Wish Foundation, and Ales for ALS.
Cuyahoga Slim Live at Forest City! FREE!
Cuyahoga Slim is a Cleveland-based country, rock, and blues band - join us on Thursday, October 30th for a FREE SHOW! That's right, FREE country, rock, and blues music!
10th Annual Pumpkin Carving Party
Join us for the 10th Annual Pumpkin Carving Party to Benefit City Dogs Cleveland on Saturday, October 25, from 3-5.
Admission: $15 donation to City Dogs Cleveland
Ticket link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/10th-annual-pumpkin-carving-event
👻 Celebrate the spooky season with an afternoon of fun, creativity, and community at Forest City Brewery.
🧡 Pumpkins provided (while supplies last)
🔪 Carving tools available-or bring your own
🍻 Enjoy seasonal beers on tap
🥨 A variety of snacks will be on the menu to keep you fueled.
Whether you're a pumpkin carving pro or a first timer, get into the Halloween spirit with us!
*Guests must be 16 years of age or older to enter Forest City Brewery.
Austin Walkin' Cane
Damn Fine Blues! Original & classic delta blues featuring slide guitar and soulful vocals. A blues gumbo repertoire that can conjure up the ghosts of highway 61 & the delta blues experience. Austin Walkin' Cane is a blues singer, songwriter and slide guitarist who performs acoustic solo, duo & electric band sets.
Apostle Jones - Free Show!
Apostle Jones will be playing at Forest City this Thursday, October 23, 7-10PM FREE!
Known for their spirited stage performances, Apostle Jones is a soul band that blends styles and genres to create a uniquely collaborative energy and sound. Pulling from their collective influences of Rock, R&B, Blues, Gospel and Funk, their sets include both original music and crowd pleasers - with the goal of spreading contagious joy! This show is FREE and not to be missed!
The Mystic and the Muse
It's that time of year when we break out the ghoulish decor! Save the date for October 19th to celebrate everyone's favorite time of year. Grab a spooky friend, a drink, and shop our amazing lineup of Halloween lovin' Cleveland vendors while the DJ spews some spooky tunes. Plants, apparel, jewelry, makeup, local art, vintage goodies, candles, sweet treats, and a trick or two!
Bobby St. Vincent - Free Acoustic Show
Join us for a free Friday night live show featuring the acoustic sounds of Bobby St. Vincent. Bobby plays classic hits from DMB, Bob Marley and more.
Ray Flanagan LIVE Happy Hour
FREE. LIVE MUSIC.
Ray Flanagan is a Cleveland, OH based songwriter that writes and performs his songs with the no nonsense attitude of a skilled journeyman. Flanagan has performed with nearly everybody in the Northeast Ohio music scene, lending his keen musical sense and guitar artistry to artists of all genres.