Events

Celebrate the March America 250-Ohio theme, “Ohio Entertains: Music & Entertainment,” with a special evening of music, history, and hospitality at The Hickories. Begin the evening with a buffet dinner catered by Fligner’s, followed by “From Ohio to Broadway,” a musical program presented by Bette Lou Higgins. An engaging local entertainer and historian, Bette Lou brings together music and narration to highlight Ohio writers and composers whose works have made their way to the Broadway stage. Hear more about the significant role Ohio has played in shaping American musical theater. Dinner will be served beginning around 5:00 PM and the program will start around 6:00 PM with the evening concluding around 7:00, making it an ideal weeknight outing. Reservations are $25 per person and must be made in advance. Click here to RSVP. To learn more about Bette Lou and the programs that she offers, visit www.edenvalleyenterprises.org. This presentation is part of LCHS’s America 250 Speaker Series.

Step up to the plate for a night of mystery at the 1948 Cleveland Baseball Banquet! With players, fans, and reporters all rubbing elbows, someone’s swinging for more than just a home run… and a shocking “strikeout” could change the game forever. Will you catch the culprit, or will this case be a total foul ball? Ticket includes: one drink, charcuterie, full museum access and parking.

"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.