Events

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 […]

The Cleveland Museum of Art’s (CMA) 15th annual Solstice, the city’s most anticipated summer spectacular, takes place on Saturday, June 20, from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Celebrating long summer days and hot summer nights, Solstice combines music, art, dance, and fun for an unforgettable evening. Experience the CMA late into the night when galleries stay open, with flash talks presented by museum staff in select galleries, and visit the CMA’s ticketed exhibitions, Manet & Morisot and Martin Puryear: Nexus. All-inclusive tickets—covering admission as well as unlimited appetizers and beverages, including beer, wine, and canned cocktails—go on sale for members at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, followed by the public sale at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 23. This event is for guests 21 or older. Early ticket purchasing is recommended as this event is expected to sell out. This year, Solstice’s main stage is a vibrant celebration of North America’s multicultural mosaic. Cirque FLIP Fabrique (Canada) kicks off the outdoor entertainment on the museum’s south terrace with acrobatics performed on top of a retrofitted school bus. Then, live music sets from Daymé Arocena (Cuba), Son Rompe Pera (Mexico), and Nik West (United States) follow. These three electrifying musical acts showcase African diasporic […]

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.