The On the Rocks Gala is the Lorain Historical Society’s signature fundraising event, created to celebrate the city’s rich history while supporting the preservation of its stories for future generations.

First introduced as a way to bring the community together in an elegant yet lively setting, the gala highlights Lorain’s cultural heritage through music, cuisine, and fellowship. Each year, On the Rocks not only raises vital funds for exhibits, educational programs, and restoration projects, but also reminds attendees of Lorain’s unique past and the importance of keeping that legacy alive.

It has grown into a cherished tradition—an evening where history and community spirit meet.

Event starts at 6:00pm at the Lorain Brewing Company event center

The Whiskey Drinks debut at the Lorain Harbor Boat Club! Boats and Blugrass (we use that term loosely as our friends know) See ya there! No Cover 2 Sets!

You read it right!! Sunrise paddle (well, kinda) in your PJs!

Followed by Pancakes and Pints at Bascule Brewery. We launch around 7:15am at Lakeside Landing Beach (if lake rough, we will launch at Black River Wharf). Paddle for an hour or so. Then load up and head to Bascule Brewery, 1397 Colorado Ave, Lorain for pancakes and pints around 9am.

There will be juice and coffee too! If the weather is NOT cooperating, we still plan to meet up at Bascule at 9:00am for pancakes and pints. Tina will post exact launch location by 6:30am that day.

We suggest you load your boards and kayaks the night before, less hassle in the morning!

As always, paddle at your own risk. We are a grassroot initiative to get people together and share the love of Lake Erie and paddling.

Saturday, September 20th
At the Lorain Hungarian Reformed Church Social Hall
1691 East 31st St. Lorain, OH
Dinner served 4:30pm-7:00pm
Doors open 4:00pm-8:00pm
Dinner includes: Fligner’s 14oz. steak, potato, salad, rolls & desserts
Donation: $35 per ticket (no tickets sold at the door)
For reservations call the church office at (440) 277-8177 9am-noon
Free beer, pop & water
Multiple raffles
*All proceeds to pay for patching the roof and painting the interior of the Sunday School building

Lights Out Presents A Tribute to Frankie Valli, The Four Seasons, & more!

LIGHTS OUT is a four-part vocal group that is being hailed as “America’s #1 Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons”.

This popular multi-talented group has been entertaining audiences for years by focusing on the art of harmony and the pure sound of voices.  With their infectious personalities and their love of meeting the people who see them perform, LIGHTS OUT’s shows are a MUST-SEE!

LIGHTS OUT has worked tirelessly over the years to find and perfect their signature sound. Starting out in their college dorm rooms as four friends who enjoyed singing, LIGHTS OUT now takes their shows from city to city across the nation.

Their show includes the Frankie Valli hits:

Sherry

Walk Like A Man

My Eyes Adored You

Let’s Hang On

December ’63

…. and many, many more!

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Join Main Street Lorain for our monthly coffee meeting & hear all about what is happening in our downtown neighborhood! Meet MSL board members, community leaders, business owners, and more!

Each month is a new opportunity to discuss Downtown Lorain & how we want to shape things moving forward!

Last Wednesday of the month -- January thru October

Michael Schenker

The world of rock guitar has always been illuminated by a few virtuosic stars who shine brighter than the rest, and among them, Michael Schenker stands out as a comet blazing across the night sky.

His tenure with the British hard rock band UFO during the 1970s remains one of the most celebrated periods in the annals of rock, elevating UFO from underground sensations to rock legends.

Now in 2024, Michael Schenker is set to celebrate those glory days with his new album ‘My Years with UFO’ alongside today’s rock elite.

Produced by Michael Schenker and Michael Voss, the new album marks the 50th anniversary of Schenker’s era with UFO, spanning from 1972 to 1978. The ‘German Wunderkind’ was asked to join UFO at just 17 years old. Touring the globe as a teenager, Schenker became a driving force behind some of UFO’s most loved tracks, such as ‘ Doctor Doctor’, ‘Rock Bottom’, and ‘Only You Can Rock Me’. The first single off the new album, ‘Mother Mary’, breathes new life into this classic, bringing together Michael Schenker’s and Slash’s unmatched guitar work with Erik Grönwall’s soaring vocals.

Jared James Nichols

Jared James Nichols is an American blues-rock guitarist and singer from East Troy, Wisconsin, best known for his high-energy “pick-less” electric guitar playing technique.

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Spend a deliciously chilling evening with renowned criminologist and serial killer expert, Dr. Scott Bonn, as he takes you inside the minds of the world’s most savage and prolific murderers.

In this thrilling 90-minute show, Dr. Bonn reveals the insatiable, psychological hungers that drive the likes of Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer to kill repeatedly with impunity and no remorse. He explains why the majority of serial killers are either psychopaths or sociopaths, how the two differ, and he reveals that every serial killer is compelled to murder by a unique fantasy need. He also explains how/why serial killers are able to successfully avoid apprehension, blend into a crowd and become invisible.

Dr. Bonn is a best-selling author, professor, public speaker, and he has interacted with such notorious serial killers as Dennis Rader (“Bind, Torture Kill”) and David Berkowitz (“Son of Sam”). He shares shocking tales from his actual experiences with these killers. Dr. Bonn also developed a profile of the unknown “Long Island Serial Killer” in 2011 that matches the alleged perpetrator, Rex Heuermann, perfectly. He shares the secrets of how he was able to predict the psychological and behavioral makeup of the Long Island Serial Killer with such incredible precision years before his capture.

Bonn has comprehensively studied, extensively corresponded with, personally interviewed, and accurately profiled some of the world’s most notorious predators. Rather than employing a pop psychology or checklist approach to describe serial killers, Dr. Bonn relies on his direct interactions to explain that serial killers are psychologically complex, diverse and evolve from forces of both nature (biology) and nurture (environment). Simply put, Dr. Bonn takes his audience inside the minds of some of the world’s most terrifying killers from his own unique experiences rather than from a textbook. Dr. Bonn has also communicated with infamous mass murderer Colin Ferguson and notorious one-time killers Jodi Arias and Pamela Smart.

In addition, Dr. Bonn explains our curious fascination with serial killers and true crime. Finally, you can ask anything you ever wanted to know about serial killers in a dynamic, live Q&A session with Dr. Bonn. Don’t miss out on this exciting event.

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*Due to the nature of the topic and material, this show might not be appropriate for children. We recommend adults only.

Join us for our 20th Annual Generous Helpings event at the Nordson Food Distribution Center. Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 28th, from 5-8pm, for an evening of community, compassion, and celebration!

The day will be filled with local restaurants showcasing their specialties, fine wine and ales, raffles, entertainment by Cats On Holiday and mingling with friends.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of so many. This is an evening you won’t want to miss!

Monster Mash Dash – Oct. 4, 2025 | Downtown Lorain
Join us for a spooky-good time at this fun-run fundraiser for Main Street Lorain!

Race Times:

• 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk – 10:00AM; Dogs welcome (with costumes!) Costumes encouraged
  Includes race shirt + post-run treats

• Mini Dash (Kids 10 & under) – 9:45AM

Registration:

• $25 early bird (5K/1 Mile) before Sept. 15

• $10 Mini Dash (Kids)
  Prices rise after Sept. 11!

Packet Pickup @ Scorcher’s (900 Broadway):

• Fri, Oct. 3 – 5PM–8PM

• Race Day – 8:30AM–9:30AM

Awards @ 11AM:

• Top 3 overall finishers

• Best Costume & Best Dressed Dog

• Goodie bags for kids

📍 Sign up now: [https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Lorain/MainStreetLorain]
📧 Info@RunTheLand.com

Let’s make this Halloween a scream! #LorainProud

Join Main Street Lorain for a night of networking & community! Grab a drink/snack and chat with other community members who love our city & downtown neighborhood.

We will be hosting these events EVERY MONTH in 2025. We hope you'll join us for a fun night supporting our small business community!

Goodfellas, The Godfather & The Sopranos were fiction. This is a true mafia story!

“Michael Franzese’s A Mob Story”

This is “must see “event for every serious mob / mafia TV and film enthusiast. Many consider  Michael Franzese the Dr. Phil of organized crime. He’s a former “made man” and a Capo for the Colombo crime family where he made over a billion dollars for the mob. Michael walked  away from La Cosa Nostra and that life and has lived without witness protection for 30 years.

Life Magazine called him, “The mob’s young genius” and his true-life story has been airing for years on the History Channel and National Geographic. His bi-weekly YouTube show, “Sit Down with Michael Franzese” has 10 million views per month. Michael speaks for 75 minutes and he breathes new life into every mob movie and TV show you’ve ever seen.

 Michael is offering a special “meet & greet ” ticket after his show for $50.00 where you can meet and speak with him and take your picture with Michael. How often do you have an opportunity to get up close and personal with a Capo of 1 of the five crime families of NYC?

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 Promo link: https://youtu.be/i4Uz0ynD1yI

***Meet & Greet will be after the show.***

The best book club in the land comes together to discuss Shirley M. Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House". Come on out for drinks and have a good time!

Join Main Street Lorain for our monthly coffee meeting & hear all about what is happening in our downtown neighborhood! Meet MSL board members, community leaders, business owners, and more!

Each month is a new opportunity to discuss Downtown Lorain & how we want to shape things moving forward!

Last Wednesday of the month -- January thru October!

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of heart-pounding music and community spirit as Vicious Cycle takes the stage for Back the Blue, happening Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2:30 PM at the historic Lorain Palace Theatre, located at 617 Broadway Ave, Lorain, OH.

This special event is a fantastic opportunity to support and honor our local law enforcement community while enjoying powerful live performances in one of Lorain’s most iconic venues. As tickets are now available, seize the chance to be part of an inspiring, music-driven moment that brings together purpose, passion, and great entertainment.

Tickets now on sale! Get them here: http://Lorainpalace.showare.com/BacktheBlueftViciousCycle

Join Main Street Lorain for a night of networking & community! Grab a drink/snack and chat with other community members who love our city & downtown neighborhood.

We will be hosting these events EVERY MONTH in 2025. We hope you'll join us for a fun night supporting our small business community!

When RICHIE KOTZEN plays his guitar, you know it’s him. The guitar virtuoso, singer and songwriter possesses an inimitable style that’s both instantly recognizable and immediately striking.

How does one define John 5? Is he rock? Is it country? Is he heavy metal? What about emo, industrial or bluegrass? Truth is there is no one set genre to fit John 5.

In a world where music must be defined, John 5 breaks every mould by continually changing and adapting his style. Although he is unmistakably John 5 in his sound, he mixes around with the foundation with every new track he writes, every album he guests on and every time he picks up the guitar.

Young Clara will once again invite us inside her imagination with The Nutcracker, a beloved tradition since its premiere in 1892. There are epic battles, professional dancers, incredible displays of heartwarming joy and the inescapable feeling that you have witnessed a holiday classic that has made audiences smile for generations.

North Pointe Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker is an imaginative staging unlike you’ve ever seen before. The holiday classic is brought to life through use of integrated live narration that guides the audience through the story and enchants all ages with thrilling theatrical elements and colorful larger-than-life sets and costumes.

Young Clara will once again invite us inside her imagination with The Nutcracker, a beloved tradition since its premiere in 1892. There are epic battles, professional dancers, incredible displays of heartwarming joy and the inescapable feeling that you have witnessed a holiday classic that has made audiences smile for generations.

North Pointe Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker is an imaginative staging unlike you’ve ever seen before. The holiday classic is brought to life through use of integrated live narration that guides the audience through the story and enchants all ages with thrilling theatrical elements and colorful larger-than-life sets and costumes.

Saturday, December 6th

2:00 PM (Sensory Friendly Performance) & 7:00 PM

Young Clara will once again invite us inside her imagination with The Nutcracker, a beloved tradition since its premiere in 1892. There are epic battles, professional dancers, incredible displays of heartwarming joy and the inescapable feeling that you have witnessed a holiday classic that has made audiences smile for generations.

North Pointe Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker is an imaginative staging unlike you’ve ever seen before. The holiday classic is brought to life through use of integrated live narration that guides the audience through the story and enchants all ages with thrilling theatrical elements and colorful larger-than-life sets and costumes.

Join Main Street Lorain for a night of networking & community! Grab a drink/snack and chat with other community members who love our city & downtown neighborhood.

We will be hosting these events EVERY MONTH in 2025. We hope you'll join us for a fun night supporting our small business community!