Calendar of Events

Jan 19, 2009

Martin Luther King, Jr., Festival

Free Museum admission day
A celebration of the life and legacy of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., is the focus on this glorious day of song and dance. This special day is highlighted by performances from national and local artists. 

Jan 19, 2009

Sepia Magazine Photo Archive - 1948-1983

35 Years of the African-American Experience in Music
This exhibit is open through April 12, 2009

As America experienced a growth in consciousness with the civil rights era, Sepia magazine was a clear and steady voice of the African-American community. Often referred to as the equivalent of Life magazine for black Americans, Sepia documented politics, culture and lifestyle. This exhibit showcases over 40 images originally published in Sepia, some not seen since their original publication, of African-American musical figures that shaped not just black culture, but the entire world. 

Jan 28, 2009 - Feb 02,2009

50 Winters Later

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and the Surf Ballroom & Museum will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Winter Dance Party where rock and roll pioneers Buddy Holly, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and Ritchie Valens played their final concert on February 2, 1959. Now, 50 Winters Later, a weeklong celebration at the Surf Ballroom & Museum will begin on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 honoring their lives, music, and influence. This once-in-a-lifetime event will feature evening concerts, symposium panels and other educational programs with special appearances from family and friends including Tommy Allsup, Big Bopper Jr., Carl Bunch, Cousin Brucie, The Crickets, Bob Hale, Maria Elena Holly, Chris Montez, Johnny Preston, Bobby Vee and many more. On Monday February 2, the anniversary of the final show, a special concert will take place at the Surf Ballroom, featuring an all-star lineup that will perform on the same legendary stage where their music was played five decades ago.  For more information about the 50 Winters Later event, visit http://www.50winterslater.com.

Apr 04, 2009

The 24th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The 24th Annual Induction Ceremony on April 4 at historic Public Hall in Cleveland, Ohio.  For the first time, tickets to the ceremony will be made available to the public.  For information on tickets, nominees and other special announcements, visit www.rockhall.com/induction2009.

Crowd at the Rock Hall’s Biker BBQ/Ted Nugent concert on August 16, 2008.
Photo copyright Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

Check It Out

Cleveland area venues:
Agora Theatre & Ballroom
Beachland Ballroom
Grog Shop
House of Blues
Peabody’s
Wilbert’s



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The Museum maintains an active schedule of events and exhibitions. The Hall of Fame Series brings inductees to small audiences for discussions about their lives, a period for questions from the audience and, often, live performances. In addition, lectures, films, panel discussions and performances are scheduled throughout the year. Several times a year the Museum mounts temporary exhibitions, including everything from block-buster shows to intimate photography displays.

All events are subject to change.