Events

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 …

Its karaoke night at Speak of the Devil, and we’re turning the lights down, the guitars up, and the entire room into the world’s smallest arena tour. It’s Cocktail Karaoke: …

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 …

We’re excited to welcome the EMP Jazz Trio back to Speak of the Devil on Saturday, May 30 at 7:30pm. Led by Evan Michael Palermo, this performance brings a slightly …

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here tonight to get through this thing called life. Join us for a night dedicated to the music of Prince in celebration of what would …

Turntable Tuesday and Tuesday Night Cocktail Club $8 all night happy hour. Bring in a favorite record and we will spin a side, dig through our in-house crates or see …

This month at Books & Brews, we are diving into Richard Yates’ classic novel Revolutionary Road. Set in the suburbs of the 1950s, it is a sharp, sad, brutally honest …

The Eli Leder Group brings a different kind of jazz night to Speak of the Devil. Led by Cleveland bassist, arranger and composer Eli Leder, this contemporary ensemble has a …

Aidan Plank is one of the most exciting jazz musicians around right now, and we are thrilled to welcome his jazz combo to Speak of the Devil. An Ohio-based bassist, …

Join us for a spirited deep dive into the world of gin as we welcome Watershed Distillery Brand Ambassador Tommy Householder and brand representative Tony Thomas for a special Gin …

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 …

It's karaoke time at Speak of the Devil, we’re trading power ballads for sad ballads and leaning all the way into the beautiful disaster that is love, loss, regret, longing, …

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 …