Events

Join us and the Lorain Public Library for the first Books & Brews of 2026! This month's book is Hanif Abdurraqib's "There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension"

Garrett Folger and Aidan Plank are two of northeast Ohio's best and busiest jazz musicians. Last September, to much acclaim, the pair released "DUO" a collection of improvised recordings featuring Plank on double bass and Folger on trumpet, piccolo trumpet, and flugelhorn. Join us in welcoming the duo to Speak of the Devil for a …

3 Old Fashioneds. 1 spot on the menu. YOU taste them all and decide which one makes the menu!

The stage is yours at Speak of the Devil. From Sinatra to Springsteen, Johnny Cash to Sabrina Carpenter, this is your chance to sing it loud, sing it proud, and sing like a superstar. Crooners, rockers, country legends, and modern pop heroes—all welcome, all encouraged. Whether you’re channeling old-school swagger, heartland rock anthems, outlaw country …

"A new mature and poetic voice on the 5 string banjo. Beautiful compositions and a very nice touch.”— Béla Fleck Join us in welcoming the incredibly talented Max Allard to Speak of the Devil! Max Allard is a banjoist, multi-instrumentalist and composer from Chicago and is a must see!

Join us at Speak of the Devil for Movie Night featuring the cult-classic mockumentary Waiting for Guffman. Small town dreams, big personalities, painfully funny moments—and some of the most quotable scenes in comedy history. Grab a cocktail, settle in, and laugh along as Blaine, Missouri prepares for theatrical greatness… any minute now. Come early, snag …

Join us at Speak of the Devil for Amaro School, an engaging tasting experience exploring the history, tradition, and flavor of one of Italy’s most beloved (and misunderstood) spirits: amaro. From alpine herbs to sun-soaked citrus peels, amari are deeply rooted in regional culture, family recipes, and centuries of medicinal tradition. During this guided session, …

They’re back. Dirtier. Blues-ier. Louder. The Dirty Little Blues Band is returning to the Speak of the Devil stage — bringing raw riffs, gritty vocals, and the kind of blues that hits you right in the soul

TIKI WEEK BAR TAKEOVER at SPEAK OF THE DEVIL It’s back — and this year we’re turning the volume all the way up. Our annual Tiki Week bar takeover returns to Speak of the Devil, and we’re beyond excited to welcome the legendary Pearl Diver straight out of Nashville, Tennessee behind our bar for one …

Turntable Tuesday - we and our friends from Ship to Shore Books & Music let the records do the talking. Turntable Tuesday is our monthly vinyl night — an easygoing evening built around great music, good drinks, and the simple joy of hearing records the way they were meant to be played. Expect a thoughtfully …

You are invited to a valentine paint party! For a night of fun, laughter and memories while creating artwork with family & friends! Our friend David Wrice will supply the materials with easy to follow lessons. $25 per person. The party is approximately 2 hours long.Contact David for your seat today at: cell: 440-787-4773 email: …

This month we discuss Lorain's own Toni Morrison's "Home"

Spend Valentine’s Day wrapped in velvet sound and lovely, lights low jazz. Join us at Speak of the Devil as we welcome the Martin Kent Jazz Trio for a special Valentine’s Day performance. The Martin Kent Jazz Trio brings classic, soulful jazz—cool standards, romantic melodies, and just enough swing to keep your cocktails moving and …

Take center stage at Speak of the Devil for a night of show-stopping karaoke from the stage to the silver screen. Broadway classics, movie musicals, big ballads, and ensemble favorites—if …

Live music, low lights, and a voice that pulls you in. Join us at Speak of the Devil as we welcome Kristine Jackson for an intimate evening of beautifully crafted …

Join us at Speak of the Devil for Movie Night featuring the endlessly quotable, laugh-out-loud cult classic Best in Show. Absurd competitors, eccentric owners, perfectly timed deadpan humor—and dogs stealing …

Join us at Speak of the Devil as we welcome Anthony Scrofano back to the stage for an evening of beautiful originals, alt rock covers, and beautifully worn-in melodies. Anthony’s …

DJ Teddy Eisenberg returns to the stage for an all vinyl set! Psych melts into soul.House slides under hip-hop.Jazz ghosts drift through garage rhythms.Something from halfway across the planet lands …

Turntable Tuesday, when Speak of the Devil and Ship to Shore Books & Music let the records do the talking. Turntable Tuesday is our monthly vinyl night — an easygoing …

Join us for our next Books & Brews gathering as we dive into American Wolf, Nate Blakeslee’s gripping and beautifully reported true story about the return of wolves to Yellowstone …