Events

Big news on the Cleveland Independents’ front!  The organization of locally owned, independent restaurants is not only celebrating its twentieth anniversary but also announces its eighteenth Cleveland Restaurant Week, March 2-14. While other independent restaurant organizations have fallen by the wayside, Cleveland Independents continues to come on strong.  The upcoming Cleveland Restaurant Week will, once again, promote three-course, $39++ menus from some of Northeast Ohio’s best and most influential restaurants. “This is truly a milestone for Cleveland Independents. The organization has managed to stay strong despite the COVID Pandemic, rising food costs and changes in administration.  Our members, like Clevelanders, are a hearty, strong group of talented people who are determined to succeed.  We are proud of our organization and so thankful for the many people who have supported us over the years,” says Laurie Torres, owner of Majorca Restaurant (recently nominated for a James Beard Award in the Hospitality).

"Welcome to Collinwood" is among the earliest works by Cleveland natives, Joe and Anthony Russo. See scenes set throughout authentic Cleveland neighborhoods and appearances from stars you may know including William H. Macy and George Clooney. Following the film, hear from those in the film industry about how the Russo brothers and other Clevelanders have made it big in the film industry going from Collinwood to Hollywood. Admission is Free but registration is required as space is limited. Admission includes access to all museum galleries at the Cleveland History Center, including featured exhibit "Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies" presented by PNC Bank. Arrive early to enjoy the exhibition before the film.

This year's parade starts at the intersection of Superior Avenue and E. 18th Street. The procession will travel southwest down Superior to West Roadway. The festivities will continue northwest on West Roadway before going northeast on Rockwell Avenue. The parade will end at the intersection of Rockwell and Ontario Street.

The Cleveland Public Library's Impact and Belonging Department would like to invite you to join us on March 21, 2026, for a Community Eid celebration. The celebration includes food, entertainment and activities!

Cuyahoga DD's Hoops 4 Hunger basketball game is this Friday, March 27. The Cuyahgoa DD staff team, the Sharks, will face off against the Special Olympics State Champion Cuyahoga Rockets. Details: Where – Green Road Gymnasium, 4329 Green Rd, Cleveland, OH 44128 Time – Doors Open at 5:15p, Tip-Off at 6:30p Admission - $5.00 We will have a concession stand, 50/50 raffle, and more!

Tickets and passes are on sale now.  CIFF50 Streams – online access to the Festival’s biggest and best AFTER the initial run – begins April 19 and continues through April 26.   Festival Dates: April 9-18, 2026 Festival Locations:  Playhouse Square | 1511 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 CSU School of Film & Media Arts | 1375 Euclid Ave 6th floor, Cleveland, OH 44115 Cedar Lee Theatre | 2163 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 CIFF50 Film Guide: Available online noon, March 2 at www.clevelandfilm.org

Roots of American Music (ROOTS) continues its Masters of American Music series with a tribute to Ray Charles on Wednesday, April 22 at 8:30 p.m. at Visible Voice Books. This live music series blends performance with storytelling, bringing the legacy of influential artists to life in an intimate setting. More than a concert, Masters of American Music offers a window into ROOTS’ mission in action—connecting communities through music while exploring the people and stories that shape America’s musical traditions. Modeled on the organization’s work in classrooms and community spaces, each performance reflects the same approach ROOTS brings to its educational programming: engaging audiences through history, culture, and sound. Supporters can see firsthand how ROOTS uses music as a tool for connection, learning, and inspiration. ROOTS’ impact extends far beyond the stage. Programs like Blues is the Backbone—which reached 775 students across 16 schools this past year—bring this work directly into Northeast Ohio classrooms, ensuring young people have access to America’s musical heritage. While distinct from the performance series, these programs share the same purpose: using music to educate, inspire, and build community. Masters of American Music debuted in March with a tribute to Memphis Minnie featuring ROOTS Founder Kevin T. […]

Enjoy a unique tasting experience with award-winning author Aimee Nezhukumatathil. As you sample flavors, Aimee will guide you in a writing prompt to spark creativity and reflection. Together, we’ll explore how food and language can inspire new ways of seeing and storytelling.

Join us at the City Club for The Power of Food, Memory, and the Joy of Being Present: A Conversation with Author & Poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil. The forum will be available in person and via livestream, and will be recorded and shared on the City Club website.