The Samba Joia Percussion Ensemble performs on Friday, June 3 at 5 p.m. at the Meals on Madison area in downtown Port Clinton.

Firelands Symphony Orchestra (FSO) and Port Clinton’s RiverFront Live! will both begin their summer seasons on Friday, June 3 at the Meals on Madison area on Madison Street in downtown Port Clinton. All shows are from 5-6:30 p.m.

The FSO’s Around Town Tour is offering a variety of small ensemble performances at various local events and hotspots throughout the Firelands region. Samba Joia, an Afro-Brazilian percussion ensemble is led by percussionist Dylan Moffitt. Samba Joia has reached audiences through Brazil’s rich and diverse rhythmic culture for over a decade.

Specializing in the samba reggae and batucada styles, the ensemble is an interactive experience for all ages, one beat at a time with upbeat drumming circles and dancing.

The complete schedule for the Friday evening Riverfront Live! shows this summer include:

• June 10 — Jim Seliga
• June 17 — The Witt Brothers
• June 24 — The Walleyes
• July 1 — Jerry Davenport
• July 8 — Tim Oehlers
• July 15 — Jamey Hensley
• July 22 — Mike Barone “Mikey Blue”
• July 29 — John Pickle
• August 5 — David Lester
• August 12 — Touch of Class
• August 19 — Island Song Trio
• August 26 — Cory Jolly