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American Idol Alum Crystal Bowersox Comes to Bowling Green
Northwest Ohio’s own Crystal Bowersox, the soulful singer-songwriter who rose to fame 2010 on American Idol, takes the stage at the Cla-zel Theater in Bowling Green this September. Bowersox performs with special guest Mark Mikel, bringing her powerful vocals and heartfelt songwriting to the historic theater. $35 to $60. Tables are also available. $5 added for attendees under 21. Thursday, September 10, 6:30 pm. Cla-zel Theater, 127 N Main St, Bowling Green. clazeltheater.com/event/crystal-bowersox
Music in the Gardens Closes Out the Season at The 577 Foundation
The final Music in the Gardens event of the season takes place Saturday, September 12, at The 577 Foundation. The free, family-friendly series wraps up with a day full of live entertainment set among the beautiful gardens.The lineup includes Jeff Tucker from 11 am to 1 pm, Sylvania Northview Tri-M from 1 pm to 2 pm and EZ PICKENZ from 2 pm to 4 pm. Saturday, September 12, from 11am – 4pm. The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 577foundation.org/classes-events/special_events
Letterbomb: The Green Day Experience Comes to Frankies
Fans of Green Day can relive the band’s biggest hits when Letterbomb: The Green Day Experience takes the stage at Frankies this September for a night of punk rock favorites.
Advance tickets $12, $15 at the door. $5 added for under 21. Sat., Sept. 12, 7pm. Frankie’s Toledo, 308 Main St. frankiestoledo.com/event
Music in the Park Features Amelia Airharts
Enjoy an evening of live music under the trees at one of Toledo’s most scenic outdoor venues during Music in the Park at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum. This month’s concert features the Amelia Airharts bringing their signature sound to the outdoor venue. Sunday, September 13, from 6 to 8 pm. Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum, 2501 Robinwood Ave.
Sunset Serenade Wraps Up Summer at Olander Park
The beloved Summer Concert Series closes out its 2026 season with two September performances. Held at Nederhouser Community Hall, admission and parking are free for Sylvania residents, non-residents pay a $5 fee per vehicle. Jamie & Dan, Wednesday, September 9 and Night Sessions, Wednesday, September 23, 6pm – 9pm. Olander Park, 6930 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. outdoorsylvania.com/2026-sunset-serenade-summer-concert-series
Thundersmack Takes the Stage at Ottawa Tavern
Thundersmack takes the stage at Ottawa Tavern this fall. Special guests Ice Cream Militia and Ego & The Maniacs join the lineup for a night of live music featuring three local acts.
$17 advance, $20 day of show. An additional $5 fee applies to attendees under 21. Friday, September 25, 7pm. The Ottawa Tavern, 1815 Adams St. theottawatavern.com/event/thundersmack
