Bluegrass, American roots among genres featured at concert series

        A bluegrass band, folk singers and a group of ukulelists are among the performers who will be featured this summer during the Verandah Concert series at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums in Fremont.
        The popular concerts take place twice a month on Wednesdays June through August on the verandah of the historic home of 19th U.S. President Rutherford and First Lady Lucy Hayes.
        Attendees may bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating on the expansive lawn. Admission is free.
        Each event begins with an ice cream social at 6:30 p.m. Donations may be made for the ice cream but are not required. Performances start at 7 p.m.
        The 2024 Verandah Concert schedule includes:
        • June 12 – Lake Plains Barbershop Chorus.
        • June 26 – Common Chords with Robert Jones and Matt Watroba, performing a celebration of traditional and popular roots music.
        • July 10 – Grand Royale Ükulelists of the Black Swamp (GRÜBS).
        • July 24 – Bridge County Bluegrass Band.
        • Aug. 7 – Matthew Ball – The Boogie Woogie Kid.
        • Aug. 21 – North Coast Big Band, performing toe-tapping tunes of the World War II era.
        Verandah Concerts are sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union with additional funding by ProMedica Memorial Hospital.
        In the event of inclement weather, concerts could be canceled. For updates, visit rbhayes.org or call 800-998-7737. Updates also will be posted on the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums’ social media pages.
        Hayes Presidential is located at Spiegel Grove, corner of Hayes and Buckland, Fremont.
 
Ongoing:
        Through July 7: “Generational Echoes: Privilege, Power and the Transmission of Knowledge,” Toledo Museum of Art, Green Building, Gallery 6. toledomuseum.org.
        Through Sept. 1: “Beth Lipman: ReGift,” Toledo Museum of Art, Gallery 18. Motivated by histories Lipman discovered in the archives at the TMA, the project features a three-quarter life-sized recreation of the parlor in Edward and Florence Libbey’s Old West End house. toledomuseum.org.
        Through Dec. 31, “Chasing Totality, The History of Science and Eclipses,” Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. Included with regular admission. rbhayes.org.
        Through June 29, 2025: “From Asia to the World: Ancient to Contemporary Art,” Toledo Museum of Art Green Building, Gallery 35.
        Through Aug. 30, 2025: “Africa Unmasked,” Toledo Museum of Art, Gallery 1. Exhibition commemorates 65 years of African art collecting and exhibiting at TMA. Featuring 16 works, ranging from the oldest to the most recent acquisitions, the display invites viewers to appreciate the permanent collection as both an example of African innovation and as an outgrowth of evolving European-American ideas about African culture. toledomuseum.org
        Through Aug. 30, 2025: “Expanding Horizons: The Evolving Character of a Nation,” Toledo Museum of Art, New Media Gallery. Installation celebrates, complicates, and above all, aims to instill curiosity and inquiry about American art. toledomuseum.org.
        Mondays through Oct. 16: Monday Night Cruise-in, Applebee’s, 3007 Curtice Rd., Northwood, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Music by Cruisin’ Zeake. cruisinzeake.com.
        Second Wednesdays of the Month May-Sept: Oregon Rollin’ Food & Farm Market, Dustin Road, between Isaac Streets Drive and East Harbor, Oregon. Farmers market, food trucks, vendors and more, from 5-8 p.m.. facebook.com/rollinfoodandfarm.
        Saturdays May-November, Toledo Farmers Market, 525 Market St., Toledo, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. toledofarmersmarket.com.
        Thursdays June 6-Sept. 19: Lunch at Levis, Levis Square Park, 435 N. St. Clair St., Toledo, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Live entertainment, food trucks and other activities. downtowntoledo.org.
        Thursdays through Oct. 10: Visit Perrysburg Market Days, Louisiana Avenue, downtown Perrysburg, 3-8 p.m. downtownperrysburg.org.
 
June
May 30-June 1: Genoa Homecoming – Comets in the Cosmos, downtown Genoa. Music, amusement rides, contests, parade, food, fireworks and more. genoahomecoming.org.
June 1: Fishing Derby, Williams Park, Gibsonburg, 9:30 a.m. Free; open to youths and adults. Prizes awarded for largest fish, smallest fish and most fish caught. 419-637-2634.
June 1: Fremont Speedway, Vision Quest Night/ Construction Equipment - Hall of Fame Inductions, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m. (subject to change). fremontohspeedway.com.
June 1, 2: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Scranton/WB Railroaders, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, milb.com/toledo.
June 2: Annual British Return to Fort Meigs, Fort Meigs Memorial, Perrysburg, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by the Lake Erie British Car Club. Spectators will see MGs, Triumphs, Jaguars, Austin Healeys, Lotuses, and other British marques dating from the mid-20th century to the present. lebcc.org.
June 2-3: Annual Village-Wide Garage Sales, downtown Oak Harbor. 419-898-0479, oakharborohio.net.
June 2-4: 51st Historic Old West End Festival, Toledo’s Historic Old West End, (Robinwood/Bancroft/Collingwood/Monroe). King Wamba Parade, art fair, marketplace, yard sales, entertainment, food vendors and more. toledooldwestend.com/festival.
June 3: Art & Architecture Tour of the Hayes Home, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 1:30 p.m. New this summer, HPLM is offering special tours of the historic Hayes Home focusing on the home’s art and architecture and the president and first lady’s love story. The tours last a half hour. Tickets purchased to these tours include a site pass that offers a regular, one-hour tour of the Hayes Home and a self-guided tour of the museum. rbhayes.org.
June 6-8: 41st Whitehouse Cherry Fest, downtown Whitehouse. Free parking and admission. awchamber.com/cherry-fest.
June 6-9: “The Cher Show,” Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Boulevard, Toledo. The Tony Award-winning musical is packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon. americantheatreguild.com/toledo/shows/chershow.
June 7: Free First Fridays & Make-and-Take Craft Day, Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A monthly event (every first Friday). woodcountyhistory.org.
June 7: 2024 100th Mills Trophy Race, Toledo Yacht Club, 3900 N. Summit St., Toledo. Time TBA. A test of navigational skill, the event begins in the late afternoon and sailing continues through the evening and night. mi6657.wixsite.com/mills-trophy-race.
June 7: Palooza in the Park, Central Park, Northwood, 5-10 p.m. Food trucks, live music, fireworks. northwoodoh.gov.
June 7: Toledo Zoo Wine Tasting, Africa! Overlook, 2 Hippo Way, 7-9 p.m. Delight in a delectable mix of wines from around the world, hors d'oeuvres, live music and more. Open to ages 21 and older. toledozoo.org/events/wine.
June 7: The Menus at Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania, 7-10 p.m. Ticket prices $10 at the door or in advance online at etix.com.
June 7-8: Oak Harbor Village Wide Garage Sales, village of Oak Harbor. oakharborohio.net.
June 8: Fremont Speedway, Kistler Race Products - $10,000 Ohio Sprint Speedweek, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m. (subject to change). fremontohspeedway.com.
June 8-9: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, Fremont. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. sanduskycountyfair.com.
June 8 and 29: Yoga By the Boat With Parting Clouds, National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St., Toledo, 9-10 a.m. Everyone welcome. $15 per class; preregistration required. Bring your own mat. Museum discounts available. Register at nmgl.org/events.
June 9: Kidsapalooza, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Character meet and greets, strolling and pop-up magic shows, animal feeds, keeper talks, inflatables, musical entertainment and a Kids’ Fun Zone in Nature’s Neighborhood featuring games, animal spotlights and more. Safe Kids Greater Toledo will be on hand with activities to raise awareness on keeping kids safe at home, on the road and at play. As part of the Zoo’s Conda Family Zoo For All program, there will be a quiet hour from 9-10 a.m., when visitors can enjoy the zoo without added background noise and music. This opportunity is open to members as well as non-members. toledozoo.org/events/kidsapalooza.
June 9: Spiegel Grove Squires Celebrity Vintage Base Ball Game, 1 p.m., Hayes Presidential Library & Museums at Spiegel Grove, Fremont, rbhayes.org.
June 10: WWE Monday Night Raw, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., 7:30 p.m. huntingtoncentertoledo.com.
June 9: Community Concert Series – Stranger than Fiction, Fremont Amphitheater, 209 S. Arch St., Fremont, 7 p.m. In case of rain, concert will be canceled before 4 p.m. – watch City of Fremont social media for info. fremontohio.org.
June 11-16: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Omaha Storm Chasers, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo. milb.com/toledo.
June 12-16: Holland Strawberry Festival, Community Homecoming Park, Holland. Food, rides, games, pageants, contests, entertainment, a parade and more. holland-strawberryfestival.com.
June 13: Beer & Wine Tasting, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore, 6:30-8 p.m. $38 per person. schedel-gardens.org.
June 13: Senior Resource Event, White Star Barn, 5013 CR 65, Gibsonburg, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sandusky County Adult Protecetive Services ITeam is hosting the resource fair featuring information, raffles, food and more RSVP appreciated to angela.wheeler@jfs.ohio.gov or call 419-334-8708.
June 13: Cruisin’ Night, downtown Pemberville, 6-8 p.m. Food, music, and more. 419-287-3274.
June 13: Dierks Bentley, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7 p.m. huntingtoncentertoledo.com.
June 14: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss: “Can’t Let Go” Tour, Toledo Zoo Amphitheater, 2700 Broadway, Toledo, 7 p.m. toledozoo.org/concerts.
June 14: Dylan Scott in Concert, Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial, Sylvania, 8-11 p.m. centennialterrace.org.
June 15: Art Loop: Art in the Park, Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front St., Toledo, 12-4 p.m. Presented by The Arts Commission. A celebration of the arts, natural spaces and the Glass City featuring art activities and demonstrations, craft stations, music, roller skating, a scavenger hunt, bike tune-up station and more. theartscommission.org/projects/art-in-the-park.
June 15: Downtown Fremont Farmers Market & Car Show, Fremont, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine. downtownfremontohio.org.
June 15: Tree Tour of Spiegel Grove, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 10 a.m. Walk the arboretum and learn about the different trees. Tickets required. rbhayes.org.
June 15: Comedian Nate Bargatze in Concert, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 3 and 7 p.m. huntingtoncentertoledo.com.
June 15-16: Brigade Napoleon, Fort Meigs, Perrysburg. Behold the conflict that engulfed the rest of the world during  the War of 1812 at the fort’s newest living history event. fortmeigs.org.
June 16: Father’s Day Celebration & BBQ, Toledo Zoo. Free admission for fathers who visit with kids. 419-385-4040, toledozoo.org.
June 16: Community Concert Series – Jim Sleek & The House Band, Fremont Amphitheater, 209 S. Arch St., Fremont, 7 p.m. In case of rain, concert will be canceled before 4 p.m. – watch City of Fremont social media for info. fremontohio.org.
June 17: “36 Years Tour of the Hayes Home,” Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 1:30 p.m. Tour lasts a half hour. Tickets include a site pass that offers a regular, one-hour tour of the Hayes Home and a self-guided tour of the museum. rbhayes.org.
June 19: Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration, Promenade Park, 400 Water St., Toledo, 2-10 p.m. A cultural heritage and unity event. eventbrite.com.
June 20-22: Village-Wide Garage Sales, Elmore.
June 21: Juneteenth at TMA, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 3:30-7:30 p.m. Celebrate Juneteenth and create a work of art in the Family Center. toledo museum.org.
June 21: Donny Osmond: Direct from Vegas, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Boulevard, Toledo, 7:30 p.m. stranahantheater.com.
June 22: Sensory Friendly Mornings at the Museum, National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St., Toledo, 9-10 a.m. Experience the museum in a serene and accommodating atmosphere during the inaugural Sensory Morning. Crowds are limited and exhibit sounds are lowered. nmgl.org.
June 22: Tractors, Tractors, Tractors, Sauder Village, Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Get an up-close look at the machines that make farming possible. Historic tractors from the 1920s to the 1960s will be on display. saudervillage.org.
June 22: GroveFest, Nature at the Grove, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums at Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy hands-on activities, crafts, demonstrations and more. rbhayes.org.
June 22, July 19, Sept. 28: Fort Meigs After Dark Lantern Tours, Fort Meigs State Memorial, Perrysburg. Call for times. Tour the fort by lantern light. fortmeigs.org/lantern.
June 22: Kids’ Fishing Derby, Oak Harbor Conservation Club, 975 Gordon Rd., Oak Harbor, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free and open to kids ages 3-12. Sign in at 11 a.m.; ages 3-7 fish at noon; ages 8-12 fish at 12:45 p.m. An adult must accompany all kids. Bring your own poles; bait will be provided. Food available. Call Scott Kieffer at 419-707-0232 for info.
June 22: Demonstration Day: Amateur Radio Field Days, Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, 2 p.m. The Wood County Amateur Radio Club will hold its annual Field Day in the Boom Town area of the museum grounds at 2 p.m. and, weather permitting, through the night until June 23 at 2 p.m. Outdoor demonstrations are free. woodcountyhistory.org.
June 22: Fremont Speedway, Willies Sales & Service - Mid Season Championship, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; racing starts at 7 p.m. (subject to change). fremontohspeedway.com.
June 22: Toledo Night Market, Toledo Farmers’ Market, 525 Market St., Toledo, 6-11 p.m. An open-air market featuring  artisans and small businesses, food trucks, craft drinks and live music. Search for Toledo Night Market on Facebook for updates and more  info.
June 22: Three Dog Night in Concert, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Boulevard, Toledo, 7:30 p.m. stranahantheater.com.
June 23: 44th Annual Portage River Festival, Elmore Historical Society Depot Grounds, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Entertainment, car show, historical displays, live music, flea and craft market, contests, food. facebook.com/ElmoreHistoricalSociety.
June 23: Author Talk and Book Signing: “Confederates from Canada,” Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont, 1-2:30 p.m. Free admission. rbhayes.org.
June 23: Community Concert Series – Sea Jamz 7, Fremont Amphitheater, 209 S. Arch St., Fremont, 7 p.m. In case of rain, concert will be canceled before 4 p.m. – watch City of Fremont social media for info. fremontohio.org.
June 25: Cruisin’ to Classic Cruise-in Car Show, downtown Genoa, 5-8 p.m. Featuring music by DJ Cruisin Zeake. Cash prizes and gas cards awarded. genoaareachamber.com.
June 25: Bonnie Raitt in Concert, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Boulevard, Toledo, 7:30 p.m. stranahantheater.com.
June 25-30: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Louisville Bats, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo. milb.com/toledo.
June 26: Presidential History Book Club, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont, 12-1 p.m., in person and online. Discuss, “A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency of Grover Cleveland,” by Tory Senik. Participants may bring their lunch. rbhayes.org.
June 26: Trees Named in Honor of People Tour, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont, 5:30 p.m. Learn the stories of the people who visited Spiegel Grove who had trees named in their honor. Tickets required and are available at rbhayes.org.
June 26-29: Gibsonburg Homecoming Festival, Williams Park Playground & Quarry. Hosted by the Gibsonburg Volunteer Fire Department, the festival will include food, rides, music and more. gibsonburgohio.org.
June 27: Paper Airplane Request Tour featuring Ben Folds, Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, Toledo, 8 p.m.
June 28: Gibsonburg Donut Mile Run/Walk, Williams Park, Gibsonburg, 6 p.m. Timed one-mile running or walking event featuring “three donuts, three laps, one mile.” Featuring the “legendary” Ideal Bakery donuts. Awards for the top three times in youth and adult divisions and special awards for participants with the Best Donut Costumes. Event is a part of the Gibsonburg Homecoming Festival taking place in Williams Park. Paper entries are available by leaving a comment or calling 419-637-2634
June 27-29: Village Wide Garage Sales, Gibsonburg. gibsonburgohio.org.
June 28: Toledo Speedway| 500 Sprint Car Tour & Midwest Modified Tour, Toledo Speedway, 5639 Benore Rd., 7 p.m. toledospeedway.com.
June 28-30: Crosby Festival of the Arts, Toledo Botanical Garden, Toledo. Featuring artisans, live entertainment, a selection of edibles, children’s activities and more. crosbyfest.com.
June 29: Breakfast with the Animals, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. Enjoy breakfast and watch the animals begin their day. toledozoo.org/events/breakfast-with-the-animals.
June 29: Fremont Speedway, Commercial Glazing - Open Wheel Shootout, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 (subject to change). fremontohspeedway.com.
June 30: Community Concert Series – North Coast Concert Band, Fremont Amphitheater, 209 S. Arch St., Fremont, 7 p.m. In case of rain, concert will be canceled before 4 p.m. – watch City of Fremont social media for info. fremontohio.org.
        For more events, be sure to visit presspublications.com, visittoleddo.org, shoresandislands.com or sanduskycounty.org. Submit event information to twalro@presspublications.com.