It’s been 51 years since The Beatles, arguably the greatest rock and roll band of all time, released their first single, “Love Me Do.” Sadly, John Lennon and George Harrison are deceased, but their legacy lives on, and in the spirit of the British invasion’s fiftieth anniversary, the Valentine Theatre will host BritBeat on Friday, June 7. Billed as America’s premier tribute, BritBeat will recreate the fab four’s sound and style, with the use of vintage instruments and faithfully recreated costumes, to create a multimedia theater experience for Beatles fans of all ages. $30-40. 8pm. The Valentine Theater, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. www.valentinetheatre.com.—JS
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It’s been 51 years since The Beatles, arguably the greatest rock and roll band of all time, released their first single, “Love Me Do.” Sadly, John Lennon and George Harrison are deceased, but their legacy lives on, and in the spirit of the British invasion’s fiftieth anniversary, the Valentine Theatre will host BritBeat on Friday, June 7. Billed as America’s premier tribute, BritBeat will recreate the fab four’s sound and style, with the use of vintage instruments and faithfully recreated costumes, to create a multimedia theater experience for Beatles fans of all ages. $30-40. 8pm. The Valentine Theater, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. www.valentinetheatre.com.—JS