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Acoustics for Autism
March 1 brings the 19th Annual Acoustics for Autism, a free, family-friendly music festival in Uptown Maumee blending live sounds and community heart. Expect over 100 local bands across multiple indoor and outdoor stages, food trucks, kids’ activities, vendor booths, silent auctions and more — all celebrating inclusion and raising support for families affected by autism through Project iAm’s scholarship programs. 100% of proceeds help local families afford therapies and resources. ‘No tickets or wristbands needed — just show up and soak in the tunes, community, and purpose. Sunday, March projectiam.com
Commotion — Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Band
Experience the timeless hits of CCR with Commotion, a high-energy tribute band
performing live at Hollywood Casino Toledo’s H-Lounge. VIP ticket packages include a 4-top viewing table. It’s a night of nostalgia, great music and fun. Sat., March 7, 8 pm. Hollywood Casino Toledo, H-Lounge, 1968 Miami St.
Live at the Library — Jess Cornelius
Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Live at the Library series welcomes New Zealand-born, Los Angeles-based singersongwriter Jess Cornelius for an evening of shimmering indie rock and heartfelt storytelling. Cornelius blends introspective lyrics with expansive, Beatles-esque pop textures — a mix of poetic, powerful songs that explore transformation, motherhood and resilience. Sponsored by The Library Legacy Foundation. Thurs., March 12, 6:30 pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St.
Symphonic Sci-Fi – A Galactic Orchestra Adventure
March 14 at the Peristyle welcomes Symphonic Sci-Fi, a Toledo Symphony Pops concert that rockets classical music lovers into the cosmos. Hear bold brass, soaring strings and cinematic rhythms that evoke the awe of deep space, epic film scores and futuristic soundscapes — blending beloved sci-fi themes with symphonic power in an unforgettable evening of music. Whether you’re drawn by interstellar intrigue or the thrill of orchestral storytelling, this performance at the Toledo Museum of Art’s elegant Peristyle Theater promises to be otherworldly. Saturday, March 14, 8 pm. Peristyle Theater, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St
Sounds of Italy
Experience the rich musical textures of Italy with Giordano Bellincampi conducting works by Rossini, Mendelssohn, Respighi and Tchaikovsky. Highlights include Rossini’s Overture to The Barber of Seville, Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 “Italian”, Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 1, and Tchaikovsky’s Capriccio Italien. Fri., March 20, 8pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St.
