Events

We’re thrilled to welcome back Ray Flanagan to Speak of the Devil. Last year marked Ray’s very first appearance at our bar—and wow. With his soulful voice, honest songwriting, and …

It’s all killers, no fillers at Speak of the Devil. This is Smash Hits Karaoke—the biggest, most well-known songs ever made. The anthems everyone knows by heart, the choruses the …

Rockabilly is rolling into downtown Lorain. We’re fired up to welcome The Crawlin’ Madisons to Speak of the Devil — vintage rock ’n’ roll swagger straight from another era.

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 …

Some bottles arrive with a lot of noise. Others slip quietly onto the shelf… and the people who know, know. Join us at Speak of the Devil for a special …

This month we discuss "The Woman in the Library" by Sulari Gentill

Austin 'Walkin’ Cane is a one-man blues performer known for his slick guitar work, and a deep, weathered vocal style. Rooted in Delta blues tradition, his sets deliver a raw, …

Ever wonder where all that flavor in your cocktail actually comes from? Not the booze part — the other stuff. The bitters. The cordials. The syrups. The strange and wonderful …

It’s time to get dramatic, overly sincere, and maybe scream-sing along to songs that got us all through one heartbreak or another. Cocktail Karaoke: GET EMO!! lands at Speak of …

The EMP Trio (Evan Michael Palermo, Luca Albano, and Thomas Johnston) is an award-winning, Cleveland-based jazz fusion group recognized as the "Best Jazz" artist at the 2025 Cleveland Music Awards. …

For one night only, Noah is back behind the stick at Speak of the Devil. If you spent any time at the bar during Noah's run here, you already know …

There are few things that fit Speak of the Devil better than a jazz trio on a night out in downtown Lorain. The Martin Kent Jazz Trio brings exactly the …

Join us Wednesday, May 6 at 7pm at Speak of the Devil for Barrel School with Tim Harnett of River Roots Barrel Company. River Roots is a Cleveland-based boutique spirits …

We’re excited to welcome Ohio musician Mezz Recipe to Speak of the Devil. Mezz is a one-man groove machine, building layered soundscapes live using nothing but guitar and a loop …

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 …

Join us at Speak of the Devil for Rosé All Day, an easygoing wine tasting that leans right into the feeling of summer on the horizon. For the evening, we’ll …

Join us for the next gathering of Books & Brews, our laid-back neighborhood book club where good conversation meets a good drink. This month we’ll be discussing Kent State — …

Join us for an evening with Ben Gage, live at Speak of the Devil. Ben Gage is a songwriter out of Akron, Ohio, blending folk guitar and blues harmonica into …

We’re excited to welcome Joe Hall back to Speak of the Devil for another night of his one-man, high-energy show. Joe’s solo set is a 100% live performance, building songs …

Summer Smoke is back. A few nights this summer, the patio turns into something a little different. Cigars, cocktails, good conversation and that perfect kind of warm evening where nobody is in much of a hurry to leave. Whether you are a serious cigar person or just someone who enjoys a good smoke now and …