Concerts | William Shatner hosts special event at Akron Civic

At the age of 87, William Shatner is continuing to explore strange new worlds. The “Star Trek” actor will be hosting a special Trekkie event Sept. 23 at the Akron Civic Theater. After a screening of “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” the Captain Kirk actor will host a Q&A. Tickets are $53 to $73.

Prince fans still in mourning from The Purple One’s sudden 2016 death may want to take in the 4U - A Symphonic Celebration of Prince, which comes to Playhouse Square for a Sept. 29 show at the KeyBank State Theatre. The concert features a full symphony orchestra, as well as a live band, performing Prince’s hits and gems. Tickets are $39.50 to $79.50.

Over the past decade, Straight No Chaser has become a holiday tradition for fans. The a cappella act will be returning yet again to celebrate Christmas. The act’s “One Shot Tour” comes to the Rock Hall City Dec. 16 to the KeyBank State Theatre. Tickets are $29.50 to $59.50.

Despite the fact the holiday season is exactly six months away, Mannheim Steamroller has announced its Christmas tour will be coming to Cleveland with a Dec. 22 show at the KeyBank State Theatre. Tickets to see the platinum artist are $10 to $90.

This year celebrates Cream’s 50th anniversary of its farewell tour. Fans of the classic rock power trio can relive the band’s tunes with the “The Music of Cream – 50th Anniversary World Tour” featuring Ginger Baker’s son Kofi Baker, Jack Bruce’s son Malcolm Bruce and Eric Clapton’s nephew Will Johns. The tribute act performs Nov. 1 at the KeyBank Theatre. Tickets are $25 to $45. Tickets to these Playhouse Square shows are now on sale at playhousesquare.org.



Having just sold out the Agora Theatre earlier this month, Modest Mouse has announced a return to Northeast Ohio for this fall. The influential alt rock act is scheduled to perform Sept. 29 at the Akron Civic Theatre. Tickets are $39.50 to $59.50. Tickets to these Akron Civic Theatre shows are now on sale at all Ticketmaster locations.

Live from Northfield Park, it’s the Veterans of SNL featuring Darrell Hammond, Chris Kattan, Jon Lovitz and Tim Meadows. The night of fun takes place June 28 at the Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park. Tickets are $43.50 to $73.50.

Grammy award winner Michael McDonald is known for hits such as “Takin’ It to the Streets,” “It Keeps You Runnin’,” “Minute by Minute,” “What a Fool Believes” and “Sweet Freedom.” Now the platinum artist is touring his vast catalog with a Sept. 12 show at the Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park. Tickets are $45 to $79.50.

Paul Anka fans wanting to her the legendary singer perform Frank Sinatra tunes are in luck. The popular Canadian artist will be singing Ol’ Blue Eyes’ songs this fall with an Oct. 25 show booked at the Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park. Tickets are $59.50 to $99.50. Tickets to these Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park shows are now on sale at all Ticketmaster locations.

Fans of ‘00s pop-punk and emo will be happy to hear All Time Low (“Dear Maria, Count Me In” and “Weightless”) and Dashboard Confessional (“Hands Down” and “Vindicated”) have announced a co-headlining tour. The “Summer Ever After Tour” includes an Aug. 10 show at the Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. Tickets are $35 to $110, and are now on sale at all Ticketmaster locations.

On the surface, the name Uli Jon Roth sounds like a rapper. However, it’s actually The Scorpions’ lead guitarist, who has announced a solo tour that includes a July 14 show at the Agora Ballroom. Tickets are $25.

The co-headlining tour featuring Parkway Drive and August Burns Red will be hitting the road this summer with a Sept. 6 show booked at the Agora Theatre. Opening are The Devil Wears Prada and Polaris. Tickets are $27.50.

Welsh pop punk act Neck Deep comes to Cleveland for a Sept. 29 show at the Agora Theatre. Opening are Trophy Eyes, Stand Atlantic and WSTR. Tickets are $22.

Wheeler Walker Jr. (aka comedian Ben Hoffman) brings his funny, adult-themed shtick to the Rock Hall City for an Oct. 17 show at the Agora Theatre. Tickets to see “Ol’ Wheeler” artist are $25. Tickets to these Agora shows are now on sale at Ticketweb.com.

Pop rock duo Aly & AJ is back with new single “Take Me” and a summer tour, which includes a June 30 show at the House of Blues. Tickets are $20.

Described as a modern traditionalist country singer, Carter Winter recently released his sophomore effort “The Whiskey in Me.” The Buckeye State singer is touring the album this summer with a July 7 show at the House of Blues’ Cambridge Room. Tickets are $15.

Toledo native and R&B/soul singer Lyfe Jennings, whose latest effort was 2015’s “Tree of Lyfe,” comes to Cleveland for an Aug. 11 show at the House of Blues. Tickets are $30.