City Stages: Pahua

City Stages, the Cleveland Museum of Art’s acclaimed free outdoor summer concert series featuring the best in global music, returns to Hingetown with three dynamic performances in July. These block parties take place in front of Transformer Station on three Wednesdays: July 10, July 17, and July 31. Each begins at 7:30 p.m.

Arrive early and grab dinner and a drink at one of Ohio City’s bars or restaurants, or visit one of the local shops. On City Stages Wednesdays, members receive 10% off at Verbena Free Spirited Shoppe, Jukebox, and Patron Saint with proof of a current CMA membership through digital or physical cards.  Please check with each location regarding available hours during the performance dates. 

Seating is limited—bring camp chairs and enjoy an evening of music and dancing in the street.

Free parking is available in the Lutheran Hospital lot located at West 28th Street and Franklin Boulevard.

Transformer Station is located at 1460 West 29th Street (at the corner of Church Avenue), Cleveland, OH 44113. Transformer Station remains open until 9:00 p.m. during City Stages.

Wednesday, July 10, 7:30 p.m.

Pahua (Mexico)

Pahua, which in Nahuatl means sweet fruit or avocado, is the brainchild of Paulina Sotomayor, a Mexican DJ, producer, percussionist, and vocalist who bridges the gap between alternative electronic music and Latin rhythms. Pahua has accumulated more than 15 million streams on multiple platforms and was handpicked by Spotify to be an ambassador for its EQUAL Global Music Program, which combats gender inequity in the music industry. Pahua is a member of both the US and Latin Recording Academies, and she has released four EPs and one LP on the renowned LA-based label Nacional Records. Don’t miss this rising star of Mexican electronic folk music whose latest music pairs Afro-Latin rhythms, alternative beats, and electronics with powerful lyrics about femininity, nature, and self-discovery.