Events

On Friday, May 1, the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra will perform a jazz-infused version of the seminal music festival: Woodstock. For its final concert of the season, the CJO will lead Clevelanders on a magical, mystery tour of Woodstock classics. Jazz greatly influenced many of the musicians synonymous with the music festival that set the bar for decades to come. The evening at the Maltz Performing Arts Center features the full CJO brass band reinterpreting Santana, Sly Stone, Jimi Hendrix, and Credence Clear Water Revival. Arrangements by Artistic Director Paul Ferguson will feature solos by trumpeters Jack Schantz and Scott McKee; trombonist Chris Anderson; saxophonists Brad Wagner and Chris Burge. Local luminaries Jackie Warren, Aidan Plank, Dan Bruce, and Dustin May will round out the percussion section. Joining the CJO is Clevelander and Tony Award® Nominee Mary Bridget Davies. Davies received  rave reviews and a Tony nomination for her tribute to Janis Joplin, “A Night with Janis Joplin”.  The CJO is proud to accompany her on such songs as, “Piece of My Heart” and “Try a Little  Harder”. Ferguson will also arrange the jazz accompaniments for the Joplin selections. “Mary  Bridget Davies sang with the CJO about 8 years ago at […]

The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio (DCNEO) invites you, your family, and your neighbors to join us at  the DCNEO Community Festival & Walk on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Formerly known as Walk, Rock, Roll &  Run, this year’s event returns to the Great Lakes Science Center with a renewed focus on what matters  most: connection, community, and the simple belief that everyone deserves to belong.  In addition to the Walk, there will be family-friendly interactive activities on the plaza as well as free  admission to the Great Lakes Science Center (day of the event only) and discounted admission to the  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Event Details  When: Saturday, May 9, 2026  Where: Great Lakes Science Center (601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44114) • Time: 8:30 a.m. (Walk begins)  Cost: FREE and open to the public  While the event is free, those looking to deepen their impact can start a walking team to fundraise.  Whether it’s a group of coworkers, a faith community, or just a band of friends, your contributions ensure  DCNEO’s programs remain accessible to youth and organizations throughout our region. These  programs:  Equip students and educators with leadership skills.  Strengthen workplaces through inclusive dialogue.  Foster […]

It’s time to start stretching! The Habitat Walk, Run, Mosey is Saturday, July 18th@ Edgewater- and it’s FREE to participate. Three ways to participate- 5K run/walk OR a 1-mile fun walk OR come for fellowship and have a coffee and donut with us. Habitat Walk Run Mosey for Homes Saturday, July 18,2026 Lower Edgewater by the beach house FREE to participate 8:30 check-in and activities & fun commence 9:45 t-shirt decorating contest 10:05 run steps off The Walk has music, games, face painting, hair spraying, tattoos, free coffee, juice, water, snacks, and DONUTS. We also have the signature t-shirt decorating and morning yoga to center us —so we can have maximum FUN…and we would not forget the pups. There will be a tent with water and snacks for our fourlegged friends.