Events

Hoops for Hunger Cuyahoga DD Sharks (employees) v. Cuyahoga Rockets (Special Olympics team) March 28, 2025: Doors 5:15, tip-off 6:30 Green Road Center, 4329 Green Rd, Highland Hills, OH 44128

— This spring, Stars in the Classics presents an exhilarating Spring Cabaret that brings to life the rich interplay of classical music and cultural heritage. Featuring extraordinary musicians from top conservatories, this concert celebrates the profound contributions of immigrant and American composers to the chamber music tradition. Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025 Time: 4 PM Location: Church of the Western Reserve, 30500 Fairmount Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH Audiences will be treated to a dynamic program featuring music by legendary composers who made America their home —Igor Stravinsky, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Kurt Weill, and George Gershwin—as well as works by their American counterparts—Leonard Bernstein, Samuel Barber, Amy Beach, and William Grant Still. “This concert will be a feast for the ears—glorious, expressive, and filled with stunning virtuosity,” says Jodi Kanter, Artistic Director of Musical Upcoming Stars in the Classics (M.U.S.i.C.), the non-profit organization presenting the event. “We’re thrilled to showcase some of the most exceptional young musicians in Northeast Ohio in a program that honors both the American spirit and the global roots of classical music.” Cost: Admission: $60 patrons, $35 general, $15 students (Reservations suggested); Includes a reception to meet the artists Featured Performers This year’s Spring Cabaret boasts an outstanding […]

The Maltz Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of DEGENERATE! Hitler’s War on Modern Art. The collection features art labeled as ‘degenerate’ by the Nazi regime and used as propaganda to sway public opinion. The exhibition will be on view at the Maltz Museum from October 30, 2024 to April 20, 2025. DEGENERATE! showcases art from private and public collections, exploring movements, events, and outcomes of being branded “degenerate” and the role it played in public indoctrination to Nazi ideology. Part history, part art show, the exhibition displays works by artists that the Nazis blamed for the moral decline of German culture and society. In the early 20th century, radical new approaches to art flourished, but as Hitler came to power, that soon changed. Under the control of the Nazi regime, works of art across Europe were confiscated in the thousands. Some were destroyed. Some were sold to build the Nazi war machine. Others were used as propaganda, promoting the idea that certain perspectives and people were “degenerate” and “unworthy of life.”

This compelling film, directed by Joyce Marie Fitzpatrick and Brian Shackelford, explores the profound legacy of Homer G. Phillips Hospital, a vital institution in the medical training of African Americans. Through the personal story of Dr. Earle U. Robinson Jr., the documentary highlights the hospital’s enduring impact on African American history and the medical community. Event Details: Date: Monday, April 21, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Cleveland Public Library Louis Stokes Wing (325 Superior Avenue, Lower Level, Louis Stokes Auditorium, Cleveland, Ohio 44114) The public event is free and open to everyone.

On Mother's Day weekend, Clevelanders gather for an inspiring march to celebrate the shared values that define our community: individual rights, respect for the rule of law and democracy. On Saturday, May 10, citizens will gather at Lincoln Park in Tremont for an all ages march to say no to the bullies and billionaires who are threatening our freedoms, crippling our children's future and disappearing residents from our streets. Some of Cleveland’s premier musicians will perform at this festival, launching the worldwide debut of MAD - Musicians Against Dictators! This event is hosted by Mobilize the Vote NEO, Cuyahoga Democratic Women’s Caucus, Indivisible NEO, AMIS (Americans Making Immigrants Safe), GRR (Grass Roots Resistance), and GRAB (Grass Roots Activism Bay). All these groups are independent individuals volunteering to plan an enriching community event that benefits everyone.   What: Inspiring all ages rally at 2 featuring Musicians Against Dictators and a “march” around the park. **Featuring the premiere performance of Musicians Against Dictators. When: Saturday, May 10, 2-4 p.m. Where: Lincoln Park, 1200 Starkweather Avenue, Cleveland

The Association for Continuing Education (ACE) at Case Western Reserve University Annual Book Sale is held each year during the 1st weekend after Memorial Day. As one of the region's largest book sales, there are 10s of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl records, rare and collectible books available for purchase. This beloved community tradition features over 100,000 books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl records, sheet music, and more-all at unbeatable prices starting at just 50 cents. Proceeds from the sale support ACE programs and Off-Campus Studies, making this a wonderful opportunity for the community to shop for a cause. Dates: May 31 (Preview Sale 10 AM–12 PM, General Sale 12–5 PM), June 1–2 (12–5 PM), June 3 (9 AM–1 PM) Location: 3631 Perkins Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114 (Door 2), with free onsite parking Special Offers: $20 Preview Sale, Shopper Coupon Day, and $5 Fill-a-Box Final Day Rare, collectible, and foreign language books, plus multimedia items

Near West Theatre will have a free Summer Plaza Concert for Juneteenth on Thursday, June 12th from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Near West Theatre in Gordon Square.

The Cleveland Museum of Art’s (CMA) Parade the Circle, the beloved tradition celebrating art, culture, and community, returns on Saturday, June 14. The 33rd annual parade takes place in University Circle and features vibrant and imaginative costumes, towering puppets, floats, and intricately crafted masks. This year’s theme, “Magical Allure: A Vibrant Celebration of the Snowy Owl,” addresses the wisdom and exploration we undertake while undergoing the process of change. The CMA invites everyone to celebrate this mystical messenger, a creature that enchants us with its ethereal presence and silent flight. Conceived by acclaimed artist Héctor Castellanos Lara, who leads the parade for the third consecutive year, this year’s theme reflects the fact that big changes in our lives are imminent and that, as we search for answers, we undergo a process of deep exploration, seeking awareness and spiritual guidance. Parade kicks off at 12:00 p.m. at the north entrance of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio will hold its annual Race for Kids on Saturday, June 21 at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The event includes a 5K run, a 1-mile walk, kids activities and all-day zoo admission. All runners and walkers receive an official race T-shirt. Early Bird registration pricing runs through May 31. Cost is $25 for the 5K run, $22 for the 1-mile walk and $20 for the virtual 5K or walk. Family and group pricing is also available. To register, go to www.bgcneo.org and click on the ‘Attend an event’ button.

Join us for a day celebrating creativity and connection at Cleveland's first Indie Author Expo!