Events

The Pride Concert will be held June 27 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The evening is free and open to all, with live performances, food vendors, crafts, and local organizations sharing resources.

The 2025 BorderLight Theatre Festival will take place July 16th-19th across 16 stages in the iconic Playhouse Square District. This year’s diverse lineup features more than 150 performances from local, national, and international artists. These celebrated performances cover an array of genres and interests, including BIPOC, Cabaret, Circus, Dance, LGBTQIA+, Performance Art, Scripted Play, and so much more!  And new this year—Fringe Jr.! Fringe Jr. is a curated slate of shows that appeal to kids, teens, and adults alike—each with its own recommended age range and content advisories to help families make informed choices, from all ages to 8–13 or 14+. These performances blend imaginative storytelling with creative artistry across genres. Fringe Jr. shows take place throughout the festival, with a special concentration on Saturday, July 19 from 12–5pm in a walkable family zone in the Playhouse Square District. Enjoy circus arts, magical stories, dance battles, interactive theatre, and more! Tickets are available online or by phone (216.356.6485). Single ticket prices range from $9.25 to $36.25, with ticket packs from $43 to $156. The festival is also offering 13 free shows open to the public. 

The much-anticipated Taste of Tremont festival is back, bringing the best of Tremont’s vibrant culinary scene, local artists, and neighborhood charm to Professor Avenue. On July 20th, from 12:00PM to 8:00PM, visitors from across the region are invited to stroll, sip, and savor their way through one of Cleveland’s most beloved summer traditions. Now in its 21st year, Taste of Tremont continues to grow, drawing more than 25,000 attendees last year alone. The festival showcases the neighborhood's renowned restaurants, food trucks, breweries, and artisans. Guests can enjoy a diverse array of flavors — from chef-driven small plates to classic comfort foods — while enjoying live music, shopping from local makers, and experiencing the energy that makes Tremont a destination year-round. 

The Hispanic Heritage Concert will be held on August 22nd from 4 p.m. to 10p.m. The evening is free and open to all, with live performances, food vendors, crafts, and local organizations sharing resources.

Join us on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 5-7 PM at the vibrant Cleveland Urban Winery for the GLAAWC Mixer. We’re bringing together partners, creatives, writers, and Black professionals for a celebration of Black literary excellence in anticipation of the Great Lakes African American Writers Conference on September 27th. What to Look Forward To: Meet Nicole D. Miller – The new Producer and hear her insights and vision for GLAAWC. Fireside Chat – Engage with Dr. Leah Lewis, Executive Director and Founder of GLAAWC and learn the origins of this major literary movement that extends globally. Creative Connections – Network with like-minded individuals and celebrate culture in Cleveland. Enjoy the evening with: Light refreshments (on us!). Drinks available for purchase at the winery. This event is FREE, but RSVP is encouraged via Eventbrite. RSVP Here.

Feel the rhythm! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a free community concert featuring Latin jazz icon Sammy DeLeon y su Orquesta. The evening kicks off with a special performance by musicians of The Cleveland Orchestra and dancer Alice Blumenfeld, showcasing the sounds of Latin chamber music from around the world. Then, get ready to dance the night away at Severance Music Center as Sammy and his orquesta take the stage. This is a night of music and fun for the whole family! Come early for pre-concert dancing and mingling in the Grand Foyer, set to music by DJ IamYulissa.

FutureHeights invites Clevelanders to experience the rhythm and heart of Cleveland Heights at its annual Music Hop, a three-day celebration of live music, local businesses, and community connection, scheduled to take place the weekend of Sept. 19th-21st, 2025. Launched in 2013 and now celebrating its 13th year, the festival has evolved into a premier celebration of the community’s diversity and authenticity. This year’s Hop spans four of the city’s most iconic commercial districts. It will begin Friday afternoon and evening with performances in the Cedar-Fairmount neighborhood. On Saturday, the music will kick off in the morning at the Noble Road Library, travel through the Cedar Lee District, and end on Sunday in Coventry Village. This year’s event promises something to enjoy for all ages with family friendly and community activities. The full schedule will be posted at www.futureheights.org/musichop.   Friday, 9/19 | 5 pm – 10 pm | Cedar-Fairmount, with a special kick-off performance at Luna Bakery & Cafe from 1:00-3:00 pm! Saturday 9/20 | 10 am – Noon | Noble Gardeners’ Market at Noble Road Branch of Heights Libraries Saturday 9/20 | 5pm  – 10 pm | Cedar-Lee Sunday 9/21 |  Noon – 5 pm | Coventry

Saturday’s AWBA events start at the Martin L. King, Jr. Branch of the Cleveland Public Library with an opening keynote and complimentary refreshments, followed by a series of rich conversations and readings featuring past AWBA winners and jurors—leading writers who have fundamentally shaped how we think about race relations and cultural diversity.

The Chalk Festival features sidewalk artistry by professional chalk artists and local community groups, families, and individuals, all using the CMA’s south plaza and walkways that wind through the Fine Arts Garden and down to Wade Lagoon as a colorful canvas. The Chalk Festival is a modern expression of a Renaissance tradition from 16th-century Italy in which artists copied paintings of the Madonna by Raphael and his contemporaries using chalk on the plazas outside cathedrals. Everyone can participate at the Chalk Festival! To chalk your own square, purchase a square of pavement (chalk pastels included) at the registration tent: $15 small square (includes a 12-count set of chalk pastels), $20 large square (includes a 24-count set of chalk pastels). The CMA reserves the right to cover any work that contains a political message, hate speech, or other content that may be inappropriate for a family-friendly program. Major support is provided by Akron Children’s.

This year’s celebration will feature the highly anticipated reveal of For Those Who Call Here Home—a new outdoor community space designed to celebrate identity, creativity, and belonging. As part of this unveiling, Transformative Art Fund awardee Jordan Wong (WONGFACE) will debut five public art installations that will shape AsiaTown’s landscape for years to come. The festival will also include cultural performances, lantern activities, and food vendors offering traditional mooncakes and local favorites. The event is free and open to the public. Event Details: Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: AsiaTown Pop-up Park, 3236 Payne Ave, Cleveland, OH Admission: Free and open to the public