To stay informed about events during the garden season, be sure to check the shed bulletin boards and the white board near the cypress tree regularly. Updates are also posted here on our webpage, on our social media, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and are sent out via text notification (Remind).
Please note that all events will be structured with Covid-19 safety in mind. Due to the ever changing restrictions the details of our events may change.
June 7 – Global Connections. An energetic blend of Afro-Latin and world grooves. This genre-spanning ensemble delivers infectious rhythms, cross-cultural instrumentation, and vibrant global spirit.
June 21 – Northcoast Jazz Collective. A swinging quartet bringing fresh life to classic jazz standards. Rich vocals and dynamic musicianship deliver timeless tunes with style.
July 5 – Alla Boara. Ancient Italian folk songs reimagined through jazz, percussion, and passionate vocals. This ensemble breathes life into forgotten melodies and celebrates cultural roots with dazzling artistry and emotional depth.
July 19 – Mud Window Mud Mirror. Early music meets modern imagination. Soprano and percussion duo blend marimba, bells, and voice to explore Medieval and Renaissance repertoire through seasonal themes, bold textures, and experimental soundscapes.
Aug 2 – Uzizi. All-original folk-rock with a global soul. A wide palette of world music influences drives this alternative ensemble's rich, rhythmic, and genre-bending sound.
Aug 16 – Population of One & Morgan Mecaskey. Population of One weaves ambient pop with textured rhythms and ethereal vocals. Morgan Mecaskey offers soulful, introspective indie folk rock with lyrical clarity and depth.
Sep 6 – Sunflurry. Baroque rock at its most intimate and expansive. Cello, sultry vocals, guitar, and foot drums create a lush, genre-defying blend of original music and imaginative covers.
Sept 20 – Village Bicycle. Psych-pop with mathy melodies, shoegaze textures, and vintage synths. Vocal harmonies shift from delicate to brazen in this witty, unpredictable, and sonically rich ride.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2025
Ben Franklin Community Garden's 2025 Music Series Brings Live Local Sound
to a Beloved Greenspace:
Saturday Evenings Bloom With Music in Old Brooklyn
Cleveland, OH – This summer, Ben Franklin Community Garden invites you to step into the rhythm of the season with its Music Series, returning to bring soul-stirring performances to one of Cleveland's most peaceful green retreats. Tucked in the heart of Old Brooklyn, the garden transforms into a vibrant stage where nature and live music meet.
The 2025 Music Series features an eclectic lineup of professional Northeast Ohio artists performing on the first and third Saturdays, June through September. Each one-hour concert begins at 6 p.m., offering the perfect way to unwind, connect with neighbors, and enjoy a unique mix of musical styles in an open-air setting.
From jazz and folk-rock to global rhythms and reimagined medieval melodies, this year's lineup promises something for every listener. In case of rain, performances will shift to Sunday at 2 p.m., so the music can still play on.
Concerts take place at Ben Franklin Community Garden, located at 1905 Spring Road, behind Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, between Broadview Rd. and the Jennings Freeway (176). Ample parking is available in the school lot. The garden is wheelchair accessible, and guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair for comfort. For additional accessibility information, contact Mark Tapajna at 216-276-1183.
So, save the dates, pack a chair, and join us for an evening of fresh air and fresh sounds. Whether you're a longtime local or discovering the garden for the first time, this free concert series offers a truly Cleveland way to start your Saturday nights.
Garden GPS: 41.433796, -81.693631 | Plus code: C8M4+8H Cleveland, Ohio