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This urban retreat for curious readers and creative thinkers eager to connect with art, ideas, people and tastes that challenge their world view has reopened its doors. Visit the locally-owned bookstore to take a chance on up-and-coming authors or reconnect with the greats, explore other worlds or take a closer look at the one you live in, uncover history or debate current events.

10/23/2026

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WED - SUN

BEVS
SANDWICHES
SNACKS + SWEETS
‘SCLUSI SURPRISES

10/21/2026

We are excited to welcome back Sunshine Daydream to the Visible Voice Stage. Sunshine Daydream are an Ohio-based Grateful Dead tribute band known for their authentic and high-energy performances that transport audiences back to the golden age of rock and roll. With a lineup that includes some of the most talented musicians in the region, the band has gained a reputation for their faithful interpretations of the Dead’s classic songs and their ability to channel their own signature improvisational style.

Admission $10 - Tickets available in advance and at the door

$3 PBR Special

10/20/2026

Celebrate the legendary American songwriter Bob Dylan with renditions of his catalog, performed by some of Northeast Ohio’s top musicians.

Throughout the night, a house band composed of a “who’s who” of regional musicians will back the concert, while award-winning singer/songwriter and bandleader Brent Kirby presides over the festivities. Throughout the concert, he will welcome several special guests to the stage, each performing their own interpretations of two Dylan classics.

The evening features Kirby (host, vocals, guitars) with Andy Leach (electric and steel guitars), Alfredo Guerrieri (bass), Jeremy McCabe (drums), Rachel Brown (piano), and Ed Caner (fiddle).

Special featured guests include Laurie Caner (vocals and banjo), Austin Walkin’ Cane (vocals and guitar), Paul Kovac (vocals and banjo), Afi Scruggs (vocals and piano) and Jenna Fournier (vocals and guitar).

This event is open to the public. Admission is $10. Tickets are available for pre-order and at the door.

🔗www.visiblevoicebooks.com/calendar-of-events/concert-series-bobdylan

10/20/2026

10/09/2026

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WED - SUN

BEVS
SANDWICHES
SNACKS + SWEETS
‘SCLUSI SURPRISES

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10/08/2026

JOIN US Saturday (this Saturday!) 10/10 from 6-8p for an evening with author Riverhorse Nakadate to celebrate the release of his new book, Water Lines.

Across thirty-two essays, Nakadate paddles, hikes, casts, surfs, and canoes through landscapes as varied as the alpine lakes of Colorado, the salt marshes of his native Texas, the trout streams of Minnesota, and the mangrove swamps of the Yucatán. Whether he’s chasing redfish in a hurricane, rescuing baby squirrels or migrating monarch butterflies, or honoring his mother’s legacy with a canoe ride and a slice of sweet-potato pie, Nakadate writes with poetic precision and a fierce, tender reverence for the natural world and his fellow human travelers.

At the heart of the book is a love for water in all its forms—river, rain, surf, snowmelt—and a belief that wilderness is not a luxury, but a necessity. Nakadate’s prose is rich with sensory detail and emotional depth, blending humor, heartbreak, and philosophical insight. He reflects on solitude, friendship, loss, and the quiet heroism of those who, like him, strive to protect our wild spaces. His encounters with wildlife, fellow anglers, and strangers on the road become meditations on connection, resilience, and the redemptive gifts of wanderlust.

Environmental themes run deep: from the threatened Boundary Waters to the shark-finning crisis in the Gulf, Nakadate bears witness to the fragility of ecosystems and the urgency of conservation. Yet his tone remains hopeful, grounded in the belief that small victories—one fish released, one river defended—can ripple outward.

Water Lines is not just about fishing or travel; it’s a celebration of living deliberately, loving fiercely, and listening deeply to the rhythms of the earth. For anyone who’s ever felt the tug of a river, the pull of a distant horizon, or the quiet joy of a campfire under the stars, this book will feel like coming home.

This event is free and open to the public!

09/30/2026

We don’t have Pumpkin Spice Lattes 😒

We do have Pumpkin Spice Grilled Cheese’s 🎃

LTO Pumpkin Spice Gouda from Beemster Cheese on fresh baked Pain Di Mie from local champs Leavened

Get it while you can we only have the one wheel of cheese and when it rolls away it’s gone forever 💨

09/29/2026

THURSDAY • JOIN US • 6-8p

October 1st for an evening with Writers in Residence, a Northeast Ohio nonprofit that teaches creative writing to incarcerated youth, helping them find and strengthen their voices while supporting their re-entry into society.

Through creative writing, Writers in Residence creates space for young people to express themselves, tell their stories, and develop a voice of their own. Their work is supported by teaching artists, college student volunteers, and facilities throughout Northeast Ohio, creating safe and healing spaces where writing can become a way to connect, reflect, and imagine what comes next.

During the evening, Writers in Residence will share more about their work through a presentation and offer their chapbooks for sale. Come learn about the organization, hear about the writing being produced through its programs, and support their ongoing work with young writers.

Tickets include your choice of a w**e flight or a non-alcoholic beverage, so settle in, have a drink, and spend the evening celebrating the power of writing and the voices behind it.

This event is open to the public, to register copy & paste the link:

Http://pci.jotform.com/form/230856044546155

OR visit our events page:

www.visiblevoicebooks.com/calendar-of-events

09/25/2026

NEW BEANS Brandyw**e Coffee Roasters

09/16/2026

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Address

4601 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH
44102

Opening Hours

Wednesday	11am - 8pm
Thursday	11am - 8pm
Friday	11am - 8pm
Saturday	11am - 8pm
Sunday	11am - 6pm

Telephone

(216) 961-0084

Website

http://www.visiblevoicebooks.com/, https://www.visiblevoicebooks.com/calendar-of-events

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