Events

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 …

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 …