Our friends from Edacious will be back in our kitchen rolling out absolutely amazing hot and cold lobster rolls (as well as another surprise menu item TBD)! Drop you reservation on us at the bar or via social media inbox or email us speakofthedevilcocktails@gmail.com

Please join us Friday Night August 1st for our 12th annual Lorain High Steelmenfest and Scorcher’s after party ! Tom Brown and the class of ‘85 reunion committee have graciously welcomed us to join them in the large tent for one gigantic LHS party and concert at the Black River Landing venue. Doors will open at 5:30 pm and admission is $10. Best of Times ( the Styx tribute band ) will start playing around 6:15. At 8:00pm sharp we’ll get our yearly class picture taken, so be on time and comb your hair ! At around 8:45 pm, Escape
(the Journey tribute band) will take the stage and play until about 11 pm. Please remember to sign the 2025 autograph board throughout the evening. It’s always neat to see all the names and I don’t want yours left off ! There will be tons of food trucks there and some nice Lorain High Steelmen Tshirts that can be ordered for purchase. After the concert ends at approximately 11:00pm, we’ll head a few blocks down to Scorchers, where Will the manager has again agreed to host the our After Party ! Dan Van Horn - Class of 87 Rhythm Master Production, will be the DJ for us playing all our favorite 80’s music from 10 pm to 1 am !
This is going to be a really good party again this year and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone. I do wanna take a moment to remember Roger Brownson who we lost last week. He was a great high school counselor and all around good guy that will be missed by everyone. Until we see you again, may you Rest in Peace Roger …
Thank you… Larry G

Farm Stands with Solidarity Are Back!
Join Solidarity Urban Farms every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM at 633 Broadway (right outside Magdalen’s Coffee — or inside if it rains) for fresh, organically-grown produce and handmade goods!

Browse a variety of local offerings including vegetables, jams, syrups, herbs, and tea blends, all grown or made with care right here in Lorain.

They will accept EBT/SNAP, WIC, SFMNP, cash, and card — making it easy for everyone to shop local and eat fresh. Come support your community and take home something delicious!

Jazz on Broadway & Ariel Broadway Hotel Present:
Ariel Rooftop Jazz at Sunset - Concert Series!

Get ready to join us for an unforgettable summer evening of smooth jazz, breathtaking rooftop views, and soulful vibes

Live Performance by: Latin City Soul
Special Guest Performance: Latin Jazz Players
MC: Big Tee Da Radical
Powered by: Power 89.1 FM

Sip, savor, and sway to the sounds of live jazz as the sun sets over Lake Erie. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind night of music and atmosphere.

Saturday, Aug 2, 2025
6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Ariel Broadway Hotel | 301 Broadway Ave, Lorain, OH 44052

Tickets:
$35 entry – Includes 2 drinks
Tickets available at: arielbroadwayhotel.com

For more info, call: 440-787-1767
Limited space available – early booking is recommended!

What: AKHS class of 1973 70th Birthday Celebration
When: Saturday, August 2, 2025 6pm - 10 pm
Where: Lorain Brewing Company/The Shipyards Event Center "The Crows' Nest"
We want to keep the cost between $20 and $25 which will depend on interest from our classmates. Please let us know of your interest and pass on to others.

Details will follow.
Also, planning on a gathering at Rocking on the River on Friday night August 1.

WALL-E, short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class, is the last robot left on Earth. He spends his days tidying up the planet, one piece of garbage at a time. But during 700 years, WALL-E has developed a personality, and he’s more than a little lonely. Then he spots EVE, a sleek and shapely probe sent back to Earth on a scanning mission. Smitten WALL-E embarks on an adventure when he follows EVE across the galaxy.

The Sunset Soirée is one of Main Street Lorain’s signature summer events, bringing the community together for an evening of lakeside charm and vibrant entertainment. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of a Lake Erie sunset, this festive gathering showcases the best of downtown Lorain with live music, local vendors, and refreshing cocktails. Whether you're dancing to the rhythm, savoring local bites, or simply taking in the views, the Sunset Soirée offers a perfect way to experience the heart of Lorain.

Family Fun Day with Project Noelle Lorain County!
Join us at beautiful Lakeview Park for a day packed with Food, Fun, Balloons, Face Painting, Crafts, Games, and more! This free, family-friendly event promises smiles for all ages — and don’t miss the very special Meet & Greet that’s sure to delight the little ones.

Hosted by Project Noelle Lorain County, this is the perfect way to enjoy a summer day in the community. Everyone’s welcome — come make memories!

We’re thrilled to welcome the City of Lorain Parks & Recreation Department to Lorain Better Block 2025!

On Saturday, August 9th, they’re bringing the heart of Parks & Rec to life with an interactive Parklet that celebrates community, play, and nature — perfect for families and kids of all ages!

What to expect:

Giant Jenga & Connect Four – fun meets friendly competition

“Decorate Your Own Pot” Station – kids can craft their own flower pots & plant a seed to take home

A decorative photo backdrop – snap a pic and capture the memories!

It’s all about fun, creativity, and connecting with nature in the middle of our city streets. Come play, plant, and be part of something beautiful!

RSVP for Lorain Better Block Today and follow us for more Info!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/3548373538799900

THE 5TH ANNUAL DAN BERRY MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING, DINNER & RAFFLE IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY!

All proceeds from this special day will go directly to Camp IDEAS — a local summer camp dedicated to Lorain County children with autism and/or special needs. Their funding was recently cut, and we’re stepping up to help keep this incredible program alive and thriving!

ONLY 6 GOLF TEAM SPOTS LEFT!
Golf teams are limited to just 28 and are filling FAST. Don’t wait — it’s first come, first served so grab your spot now if you want to hit the course with us!

AFTER THE OUTING:
Not a golfer? No problem! Join us for the Dinner & Raffle at the Knights of Columbus / Columbian Club.
BBQ Dinner by RC’s Rolling Smoke | 2–5PM
Dinner Tickets: $25
Tons of raffles drawn after dinner!

SIGN UP & PURCHASE TICKETS via Cash, Venmo, CashApp, or Check

Let’s make this the biggest and best year yet — all in memory of Dan and in support of an amazing cause.

Adventure Awaits at The Lorain Palace Theatre!
Join us at 617 Broadway Ave for a thrilling, old-fashioned tale about a brave group of kids standing up to a greedy development company threatening their home. When they stumble upon a mysterious pirate map in the attic, their journey leads them into a hidden world filled with danger, surprises, and the promise of lost treasure.

This classic family adventure is packed with heart, humor, and excitement — perfect for all ages! Don’t miss the chance to relive the magic on the big screen at the historic Lorain Palace Theatre.

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!

Coop’s Nightmare with Invincible, Pat Benatar tribute

https://coopsnightmare.com/

https://www.invincibleband.com/

All shows are priced at $10 unless otherwise noted. Gates open at 5:30PM | Concert 6PM-11PM | FREE Water Taxi Available Most Nights

Spider-Verse Hits the Big Screen at The Lorain Palace Theatre!
Swing into action at 617 Broadway Ave as Miles Morales takes center stage in this thrilling animated adventure! After being bitten by a radioactive spider, Miles discovers he’s not the only one with amazing powers. With help from Peter Parker and other Spider-heroes from across the multiverse, he must rise to the challenge and take on the villainous Kingpin, whose plan could tear reality apart.

Don’t miss this visually stunning, action-packed story about courage, identity, and what it truly means to be Spider-Man — all on the big screen at the historic Lorain Palace Theatre!

Starts at 2:00pm and ends at about 4:00pm

Wesley United Methodist Church and Church of the Redeemer invite you to come out to Bless the Block a Community Block Party on August 23rd from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM on West 7th St. between Broadway and Reid Ave. to have some summer time fun.

We'll have free: fingerprinting, bounce house, arts and crafts, music, food,community resources, and more. No preregistration required.

Mark your calendars, you wont want to miss out!

Celebrate culture, community, and excitement at the 3rd Annual Puerto Rican Day Festival at Oakwood Park on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025!

This year's celebration is a tribute to Rosie Garcia and kicks off with a vibrant parade at 1:00 PM, starting at 4111 Pearl Ave and ending at East 31st Street in Oakwood Park. The festival begins at 2:00 PM at 2047 East 36th Street, featuring live music, food trucks, DJs, dance troupes, and vendors offering a lively and authentic experience. Don’t miss the sanctioned boxing match, adding extra energy to the day's festivities!

For those interested in participating in the festival or parade, contact Antonio Barrios at 440-320-0295 or Vivian Garcia at 440-458-1858. Bring your family and friends for a day full of Puerto Rican pride and celebration!

The Lorain Port Authority & The Lorain Palace Theatre Present The Black River Blues Fest

Come to Black River Landing for a day and evening of the Blues staring Chris Duarte Group, Alastair Greene, Stacy Mitchhart, The Soul Men with the Swizzle Stick Band- Blues Brothers Tribute

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***This event takes place at Black River Landing***

3’s Co debuts at Lorain Brewing Co. Acoustic trio performing your favorite rock & roll dons, TV themes and requests!

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

Come to Lorain for a free movie and experience the amazing community and cool shops!

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!

Etta May has performed her brand of clean-comedy on Oprah, Showtime, Comic Strip Live, MTV, and as a guest commentator on “CBS Sunday Morning,” Winner of the prestigious American Comedy Awards “Comic Of The Year,” and so much more. In addition, she headlines the successful all-female comedy tour, “Etta May and the Southern Fried Chicks,” selling out theatres all over the country. Think Blue Collar Comedy Tour with better hair and a bigger attitude! In addition to television, Etta May is a regular on Sirius-XM Comedy Channels and the syndicated Bob & Tom radio show.

Born and in Bald Knob, Arkansas, Etta May grew up alongside nine older brothers, who referred to their baby sister as “the human sacrifice.” Etta May’s parents – her father, a potpourri farmer, and her mother, bedridden by constant childbearing – didn’t realize she was a girl until she needed a training bra.

DISCLAIMER: This event is NOT recommended for children UNDER the age of 13

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7:30 screening.

Proceeds benefitting the Lorain Lighthouse and local film production!

General admission $13 on sale now.

VIP pre-reception with screening admission, $75 at Speak Of The Devil (limited capacity). VIP RECEPTION TICKETS will be sold through Lorain Lighthouse website - sale and link coming very soon!

GENERAL ADMISSION Tickets at Palace box office or http://lorainpalace.showare.com/BeneathTheLight

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!

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.

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.***

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!

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!

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!