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Porch Party: Celebrating Art Tatum & The Junction
Celebrate music, creativity and neighborhood pride at Porch Fest, an afternoon honoring the legacy of Toledo-born jazz legend Art Tatum and the enduring spirit of the Junction community. Held at Tatum’s childhood home, the event brings neighbors together for live jazz, food trucks, glass blowing and fellowship. Featured performers include the Dorr Street Corridor Organ Trio, Mike Williams on sax, with the band and Ramona Collins. Oct. 4. 1123 City Park Rd. facebook.com/arttatumzone
Free Music at Promenade Park
Experience an evening of free music along the riverfront as Levitt BLOC Live welcomes The Antivillians to Promenade Park. Enjoy the Americana sound and indie pop influence. The Antivillians take the stage. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Local food trucks will be available. Oct. 8. 6-8 pm. Promenade Park, 250 Water St. Levitt BLOC Live: The Antivillians on Facebook.
A Harlem Renaissance-Inspired Night
Step into a candlelit evening of music, comedy and vintage glamour at Soulful Sounds in Toledo. Featuring NYC duo Acute Infections with soulful sounds inspired by Billie Holiday and Erykah Badu. Complimentary wine and snacks. Oct. 9, 7-9pm. The Historic Ohio Theatre, 3112 Lagrange St.
Roar Into The Weekend
Country-rock powerhouse Jacquie Roar brings her dynamic vocals and commanding stage presence to Hollywood Casino Toledo. A fourth-place finalist on NBC’s The Voice, Roar was coached by Reba McEntire, who dubbed her a “Country Rock Diva.” Roar delivers a high-energy show rooted in storytelling, original music and powerhouse vocals. Friday, October 9, 8pm. Hollywood Casino, 777 Hollywood Blvd. jacquieroar.com/#events
Weird Al — Bigger & Weirder
Weird Al Yankovic brings his Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour to Toledo’s Huntington Center for a night of music, comedy and plenty of surprises, alongside his longtime band and a full multimedia production. Tickets range. Saturday, October 10, 8pm. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. huntingtoncentertoledo.com/events
Rachmaninoff & New World Symphony
The Toledo Symphony presents an evening of sweeping orchestral music featuring Rachmaninoff’s demanding Piano Concerto No. 3 and Dvořák’s beloved Symphony No. 9, “From the New World.” Tickets range $24 to $70, $15 for students. Friday, October 30, 8pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. liveartstoledo.com/events
Halloween Gets Heavy
Celebrate Halloween with a night of heavy music at Ottawa Tavern, bringing together local and touring metal acts for a full night of hard-hitting performances. Saturday, October 31, 7pm. Advance tickets $10, $15 day of show. An additional $5 fee for guests under 21. The Ottawa Tavern, 1817 Adams St. theottawatavern.com
