Events

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.

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 […]

The annual Ingenuity Bal is a whimsical gala unlike anything else in town, supporting Ingenuity’s year-round programming. Once known as the Bal Ingenieux, the event pays homage to Cleveland’s exclusive arts club that dominated modernist arts in the city from the 1910s until the 1940s. The Kokoon Club’s annual “Bal Masque” challenged artistic norms with the most unconventional parties around. On May 9, Ingenuity Bal 2026: Daydreamery will kick off Ingenuity's festival season with performances, art, participatory experiences and more to celebrate hope, progress and the shared dreams of our creative community, while celebrating the vast tapestry of ideas and perspectives that make us special. Enjoy delightful snacks and cocktails while mingling and dancing with IngenuityLabs members, Ingeneers, Ingenuity Board Members, and the rest of the eclectic Ingenuity family and friends. Dress up, dress down, wear a mask or a costume inspired by the theme…let your daydreams run wild!

Readers, writers, and lovers of contemporary poetry are invited to an intimate evening of storytelling, reflection, and artistic expression as four poets celebrate the release of Embrace: Poetry That Undresses the Silence. The event will take place Friday, May 15 from 6:00–8:00 PM at The Vault at Metropolitan 9, located at 2017 East 9th Street in downtown Cleveland. Embrace, a collaborative collection by authors Lori Bellman, Chrissy Costa, Renée Kogler, and Erika Roman Saint-Pierre, explores themes of identity, womanhood, sensuality, healing, and self-expression. Written from diverse cultural, racial, and personal perspectives, the collection offers contemporary poetry that moves between vulnerability and strength, intimacy and independence, inviting readers to reflect on shared emotional and cultural experiences. Guests will step into a warm and inviting atmosphere designed to celebrate creativity and connection. Set against the swanky backdrop of The Vault, the evening will immerse attendees in poetic storytelling, vivid imagery, and artistic conversation that honors the complexity and power of women’s voices. The evening begins at 6:00 PM with a signature welcome cocktail and time to mingle with fellow creatives and poetry enthusiasts. Guests will then experience a curated program including: Intimate readings of selected poetry by the authors of Embrace A […]

The day begins at 10:00 a.m. with Circle Village on Wade Oval, presented by University Circle Inc. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in interactive activities offered by esteemed institutions from the area, such as the Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Botanical Garden, and the Music Settlement. The Cleveland Museum of Art’s (CMA) Parade the Circle, the beloved tradition celebrating art, culture, and community, returns on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The 34th annual parade takes place in University Circle and features vibrant and imaginative costumes, towering puppets, floats, and intricately crafted masks. This year’s event coincides with the CMA’s 110th anniversary as an institution and the United States Semiquincentennial. This year’s theme, “Momentum,” is inspired by the special exhibition American Printed Silks, 1927–1947, the lived experience of acclaimed lead artist Héctor Castellanos Lara, and the legacy and evolution of our creative community. Those interested in participating are highly encouraged to view the exhibition. “I grew up between sewing machines. Surrounded by women, transforming fabric to be worn. Hands, colors, and patterns chasing one another. My own strike of marbles clacking from the patio, at play. The exhibition American Printed Silks took me back to that room in Guatemala, our own little industrial garment revolution, my […]

“Cultivating A Better Tomorrow” brings together local leaders and supporters for an evening of food, live music, and fundraising to support social and environmental justice initiatives in Northeast Ohio. Event Details: Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026 Time: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Location: Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls Please let me know if you’d like additional information or to connect with organizers.   Community Life Collaborative (CLC) will host its 5th Annual Garden Gala, Cultivating A Better Tomorrow, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Family Life Center in Chagrin Falls. The fundraiser brings together community leaders, supporters, and partners to advance social and environmental justice throughout Northeast Ohio. The event features food stations, live music by Up’Til4, silent auctions, the wine pull and a dessert dash, each designed to engage guests while supporting the mission. Now in its fifth year, the Garden Gala is expected to sell out and aims to raise funds to support CLC’s mission of building healthier, more equitable communities through collaboration, education, and collective action. Funds raised will directly support programs and initiatives that strengthen community well-being, expand leadership pathways, and foster safer, healthier neighborhoods, particularly for historically marginalized communities. “Cultivating […]