Pink Martini

Now in its 31st year, the unstoppable engine of joy that is Pink Martini continues to bring founder Thomas Lauderdale’s mission of multicultural connection and inclusion to concert stages on six continents. Presenting a mélange of catchy old-fashioned pop, global color, foot-tapping big-band sound, and Hollywood glamour, Oregon’s most famous “little orchestra” performs music intended to appeal to everyone, regardless of age or background. Performing with a number of iconic voices, including the band’s first lead singer, China Forbes, the inimitable Storm Large, NPR’s dashing Ari Shapiro, the soulful Edna Vazquez, America’s Got Talent finalist Jimmie Herrod, fan favorite Timothy Nishimoto, and international singing sensation Meow Meow, Pink Martini has played on legendary concert stages around the world, including the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and Accor Arena in Paris. Pink Martini has released over a dozen albums on its in-house label, Heinz Records, including the newest EP, Bella Ciao, featuring the anti-fascist title track sung by Storm Large. “This is rich, hugely approachable music, utterly cosmopolitan yet utterly unpretentious. And it seems to speak to just about everybody . . . from grade-schoolers to grandmothers to the young and hip and beautiful.” —The Washington Post Tonight’s production is copresented with the Grog Shop. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit the Grog Shop’s website (opens in a new tab). Musart Society benefits do not apply to this event. Discounted tickets for CMA members are not available for this performance. More information about Pink Martini can be found on the band’s website (opens in a new tab). The views expressed by performers during this event are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Tickets are nonrefundable. No refunds are issued unless the event is canceled by the venue or if safety concerns prevent the event from taking place. If an event is canceled, tickets are refunded in full. If an event is rescheduled, tickets are honored for the new date. We encourage attendees to stay informed about event updates. The 2026–27 Performing Arts Series is sponsored by the Musart Society. This program is made possible in part by the Ernest L. and Louise M. Gartner Fund, the P. J. McMyler Musical Endowment Fund, and the Anton and Rose Zverina Music Fund. The Cleveland Museum of Art is funded in part by residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. Performing arts programs are supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.