Events

Lorain’s International Festival weekend is bringing somebody new to the Speak of the Devil stage. For the first time, Colin John rolls into downtown Lorain with a life story that …

Lorain’s International Festival weekend deserves a soundtrack that travels a little. On Friday night, DJ Teddy Eisenberg returns to Speak of the Devil with an all vinyl set built for …

Booze and ice cream? Come on. Of course. Our annual Ice Cream (Cocktails) Social returns with a menu full of frozen, creamy, boozy nonsense in the very best possible way. …

Turntable Tuesday is back! Bring in a favorite record and we will spin a side, dig through our in-house crates or see what our friends from Ship to Shore Books …

This month at Books & Brews, we are discussing Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by José Antonio Vargas. Part memoir, part social commentary, the book tells Vargas’ story …

Black Vulture Ramen is back. We're excited to welcome our friends from Black Vulture Ramen back to Speak of the Devil for another Sunday afternoon pop-up. A few times a …

Some songs burned bright for three glorious minutes...then disappeared forever. Tonight, we're celebrating the legends who somehow only gave us one. It's Cocktail Karaoke: One Hit Wonders. Dust off your …

We're excited to welcome our friends from Black Vulture Ramen back to Speak of the Devil for another Sunday afternoon pop-up. A few times a year, our little cocktail bar fills with the aroma of rich broth, fresh noodles, and all the good things that happen when talented people decide to feed other people. We'll …

Patio season means monthly Summer Smoke's out on the patio!

We're thrilled to welcome Steve Kortyka and friends to Speak of the Devil. A Northeast Ohio native who has spent a lot of time in New York City, Steve has become one of the most sought-after saxophonists in jazz, performing around the world with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga while building a remarkable career as …

Books & Brews returns this week as we gather with our friends from the Lorain Public Library to discuss Christopher Bollen's "A Beautiful Crime". Set against the canals and hidden corners of Venice, Bollen's stylish literary thriller is packed with art, deception, ambition, and characters whose motives are never quite what they seem. Whether you …

Join us in welcoming our friend Rick Dewitt to the Speak of the Devil stage for the first time.

Black Vulture Ramen is back. We're excited to welcome our friends from Black Vulture Ramen back to Speak of the Devil for another Sunday afternoon pop-up. A few times a year, our little cocktail bar fills with the aroma of rich broth, fresh noodles, and all the good things that happen when talented people decide …

Tuesday nights were made for good records and good cocktails. Bring a favorite album, dig through our crates, or just settle into a seat and let the music take over. Whether you're dropping the needle on a personal favorite or discovering something new from somebody else, Turntable Tuesday is all about sharing records, stories, and …

Sunshine, road trips, beach bonfires, windows down, and songs that somehow smell like sunscreen. This month's Cocktail Karaoke theme is Summer Songs. Whether you're belting out The Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffett, Sheryl Crow, Kenny Chesney, Lana Del Rey, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, or that one song that instantly transports you to your …

We are thrilled to be collaborating once again with our friends at Tiki Underground for our third annual custom and collectible Mai Tai glass (designed once again by Pete Klockau of The Black Lagoon Room) release to kick of Mai Tai Week at Speak of the Devil

Our August Summer Smoke night out on the patio. Enjoy some hand rolled sticks and dope drinks!

Black Vulture Ramen is back. We're excited to welcome our friends from Black Vulture Ramen back to Speak of the Devil for another Sunday afternoon pop-up. A few times a year, our little cocktail bar fills with the aroma of rich broth, fresh noodles, and all the good things that happen when talented people decide …

Black Vulture Ramen is back. We're excited to welcome our friends from Black Vulture Ramen back to Speak of the Devil for another Sunday afternoon pop-up. A few times a year, our little cocktail bar fills with the aroma of rich broth, fresh noodles, and all the good things that happen when talented people decide …

A very special Turntable Tuesday is coming up. We’re thrilled to welcome Annie Zaleski to Speak of the Devil — Cleveland-based music journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and someone who has spent a very large portion of her life thinking, writing and talking about the music the rest of us have spent our lives …