Global Cleveland

The Edge of the World
2025-07-20 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Mimi Ohio Theatre, 1511 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
Five Juilliard-trained siblings put 440 keys into action as they perform dynamic arrangements of classical favorites on five Steinway pianos during the Piano Days kick-off gala program.
Buy a ticket to The 5 Browns and receive a 10% discount code for any other Piano Days event!

Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival
2025-07-18 17:00 - 2025-07-20 22:00 | Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds,, 164 Eastland Road, Berea., OH, United States
The Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival is back for its 40th anniversary! Cleveland’s premier Irish Fest will be July 18-20 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, and features Irish bands, dancers, food and more!

Celebrate La Bastille at EDWINS – Saturday, July 13
2025-07-12 18:30 - 22:00 | EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute, 12383 Cedar Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
On Saturday, July 12, EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute invites you to its annual La Bastille celebration—an unforgettable summer evening filled with music, dancing, French-inspired cuisine, and community spirit. This lively event transforms EDWINS into a festive celebration of freedom, resilience, and second chances. Guests will enjoy an open-air party with cocktails, delicious food, and entertainment—all in support of EDWINS’ mission to help formerly incarcerated individuals build brighter futures through culinary training, mentorship, and support services. The celebration doesn’t end when the music fades. A special afterparty will keep the energy going late into the night with even more fun, dancing, and camaraderie. La Bastille is more than a party—it’s a powerful way to make an impact. Join us and be part of a night that changes lives.

Hispanic Family Night at Blossom
2025-07-12 16:30 - 21:00 | Blossom Music Center, 1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44223, United States
You’re invited! Join The Cleveland Orchestra Hispanic Sub-Committee and fellow music lovers for a special dinner and concert at Blossom Music Center, Saturday, July 12th, 5:00 PM.

Our annual Hispanic Family Night at Blossom features a meet & greet with musicians of The Cleveland Orchestra, special remarks about the concert programming, and the chance to win a The Cleveland Orchestra swag package!

Event Timeline
4:30 PM Gates Open 5:00 PM Dinner in Knight Grove Pavilion
6:00 PM Remarks 7:00 PM Concert begins Carmina Burana
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Blossom Music Center (1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223) SIBELIUS En Saga ORFF Carmina Burana
The Cleveland Orchestra Osmo Vänskä, conductor Shelén Hughes, soprano Reginald Mobley, countertenor John Brancy, baritone Blossom Festival Chorus The Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus

Ticket Information – Includes dinner and a ticket to the Carmina Burana concert!
Adults: $39.93; Kids: $22.95 and can be reserved online here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Hispanicheritage53
Please note this price includes ticket processing fees.
Questions? Please reach out to Teagan Webb, Director of Community Engagement at twebb@clevelandorchestra.com.

XI North American Lithuanian Song Festival
2025-06-29 14:00 - 18:00 | Cleveland Public Auditorium, 500 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland, Ohio, 44114, United States
The song festival, which in its spirit is reminiscent of the ancient Greek Olympic Games, is recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

65 choirs from across the United States, Canada, Lithuania and elsewhere in Europe
1,500 adult, children and youth choristers + 100 folk dancers
Special orchestra of Lithuanian folk instruments from Cleveland’s Sister City, Klaipėda

Western Reserve Chorale presents Jubilate Deo by Dan Forrest
2025-06-08 14:30 - 17:00 | First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland, 3630 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Heights, OH, 44118, United States
Dan Forrest’s Jubilate Deo brings to life the global aspect of the traditional Psalm 100 text, “O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands,” by setting it in seven different languages and drawing from a wide spectrum of musical influences. Each movement combines some characteristics of its language-group’s musical culture with the composer’s own musical language. The result is a stunning global celebration of joy, as all the earth sings as one, “omnis terra, jubilate!” Local musicologist Eric Charnofsky will give a pre-concert presentation about this work, providing insight into the cultural themes of the music and languages in this work. We hope you will arrive early for this talk to enhance your experience of the concert. Our friends from Global Cleveland will also help us make this a truly global celebration. Look for them greeting you before the concert and take the opportunity to learn more about their important mission in our multicultural community. WRC will be sharing a percentage of concert donations with them. Under the direction of David Gilson, and with a chamber orchestra and soloists, the 100+ members of the chorale look forward to sharing the joy of this music with you.
Sunday, June 8th at 3:30 pm Pre-concert talk at 2:30 First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland 3630 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Heights, OH
WRC concerts are free and open to the public. Freewill offering will be accepted at the door and online. This concert will be livestreamed. More information and streaming link at https://www.westernreservechorale.org/performances

Ukrainian Guitarist Marko Topchii
2025-03-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Maltz Performing Arts Center, 1855 Ansel Road, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable night with the amazing Ukrainian guitarist Marko Topchii at the Maltz Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 8th! 🎸 Use code CCGSUkraine when you buy your tickets, and a portion of the proceeds will support Global Cleveland! Don’t miss it!

Honoring Latina Women Leaders in Cleveland
2025-03-06 08:30 - 10:00 | Cleveland Public Library, 325 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
This panel honors the contributions of Latina leaders in Northeast Ohio across business, advocacy, and community initiatives. Through their stories, we will uncover the keys to their success and discuss how Cleveland can foster an environment that expands their impact. Join us to celebrate their achievements and gain insight into building a more inclusive and thriving community.

BorderLight Theatre Festival Call for Artists is Open!
2025-01-06 00:00 - 2025-01-31 23:59
The BorderLight Theatre Festival is thrilled to announce that our Call for Artists for the 2025 festival is now open. We encourage submissions for performances and installations that push boundaries, inspire audiences, and celebrate the dynamic power of live performance! Submissions will be accepted until January 31st BorderLight Festival dates: July 16-19, 2025 Submit Your Proposal: HERE

A Bavarian Christkindlmarkt
2024-12-07 11:00 - 20:00 | German Central, 7863 York Road, Parma, OH, United States
Experience traditional food, drink, and seasonal items from open-air booths featuring local artists and crafters to delicious German-inspired food. Viva Bavaria brings this popular German holiday experience to you right here in Northeast Ohio.

Post-Election Migration Symposium
2024-12-04 08:00 - 14:00 | The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, 1375 E 9th St Suite 2, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
We invite you to join us for a symposium that will bring together experts, elected officials, and citizens to explore how the results of the 2024 election cycle will affect International Newcomers and Migration law. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits will be available for legal professionals.

Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life (1924/1925) -- landmark documentary with live music
2024-11-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Cleveland Cinematheque, 11610 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
Considered one of the earliest ethnographic documentaries, this silent film captures the seasonal Migration of Persia’s nomadic Bakhtiari tribe as they lead their herds to fresh pastures. The tribe must traverse snow-capped mountain passes and hazardous terrain, making it a harrowing journey for both the people and the animals. The film was the first collaboration between Merian C. Cooper and cameraman Ernest B. Schoedsack who went on to make King Kong (1933). Introduced by Evan A. Liberman, Associate Professor of Film, Television, Interactive Media at CSU. Original score performed live by Iranian santour player Mahtab Nadalian. Hosted by the Cleveland Silent Film Festival. 71 min.

Uz Jsme Doma
2024-10-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44110, United States
Uz Jsme Doma, (pronounced oosh-smeh-dough-ma), are a progressive avantgarde kazz-punk band from Czech Republic. It was active in keeping freedom during the totalitarian system in former Czechoslovakia and due to that, the band had played mostly on illegal level and in constant danger of jail. The band´s approach to arrangements is unique in the world of rock. They bring the instruments and vocals in different directions within the same scales and keys to create a dense melodic atmosphere. In addition, their rhythms often accent off-beats and half-beats, throwing the listener in unexpected directions. The band is also fond of shifts between time signatures and the insertion of extra beats in the shaping of the mood of the song. Band tours frequently whole the world – till now they visited 43 different countries, major part of them took USA (more than 700 shows in almost all states), but as well as Japan, New Zealand, Israel, France, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, etc etc. The band has, to date, released eight proper studio albums, two live albums, several DVD’s a many compilations all over the world. They collaborate to theatre, film or occasionally they play with symphonic orchestra. They collaborated very closely to the world famous band The Residents on their Freak show and later they released album Moravian Meeting, where UJD and Randy, the singer of The Residents, perform together. Artist Martin Velisek is the non-playing and mostly non/travelling UJD member. His unique, absurd cartoon style, replete with alarming flourishes of realism, gruesomeness and beauty, gives UJD records their distinct look.

International Job and Resource Fair
2024-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Cuyahoga County Public Library – Parma-Snow Branch, 2121 Snow Rd., Pama, OH, 44134, United States
Are you an international person searching for a job in Northeast Ohio? Or are you an International Newcomer interested in receiving free resources? Join Global Cleveland at our job and resource fair to meet employers and pick up information and resources to help you thrive in our region.

Sister Cities Flag Dedication
2024-09-17 09:30 - 10:30 | Louis Stokes Wing, 525 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Join Global Cleveland and the Cleveland Public Library for the Sister Cities Flag Exhibit dedication ceremony. The exhibit celebrates Cleveland’s cultural and diplomatic connections with cities around the globe.

Celebrate National Guacamole Day at NEW Masa & Agave
2024-09-16 06:30 - 22:00 | Masa & Agave, 777 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Get your tortilla chips ready! This National Guacamole Day, the newly opened Masa & Agave is serving up bottomless guacamole for guests to celebrate. The vibrant cantina officially opened this month, offering a regionally-inspired Mexican experience that’s sure to become a city favorite. Boasting over 200 agave spirits, Masa & Agave is poised to showcase one of the largest selections of tequila, mezcal and more in Cleveland. Be sure to pair the Masa & Agave Margarita with some guac and chips for the full experience.

Free Hispanic Heritage Month Concert
2024-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, 44106, United States
Join us for a free community concert in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! Building on the success of last year’s event, local Latin jazz legend Sammy DeLeon y su Orquesta return to Severance Music Center with an expanded 22-member ensemble and special guests for this high-energy night of music and dancing. Severance Music Center will also welcome Mariachi Sirenas, an 11-member all-women mariachi group, as the opening act. The evening starts with pre-concert drinks and dancing in the Grand Foyer with DJ IAmYulissa at 6 p.m. Date night, family night, girls’ night out – you’ll be dancing in the aisles of Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center in University Circle. The concert is hosted by noted salsa historian, author, and film producer Eileen Torres.

Welcoming Week 2024
2024-09-14 11:30 - 2024-09-22 18:00
Welcoming Week brings together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity.

IAN MAKSIN: AMOR RENATUS (Rebirth of Love)
2024-09-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center, 1855 Ansel Rd., Cleveland, 44106, United States
Join renowned cellist, composer, and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin for another amazing musical journey in search of light, love, and empowerment. This album unveils a collection of original instrumental compositions for cello, powerfully augmented into virtual orchestra through the use of loop pedal, and further expanded by sound of diverse percussion instruments ranging from trance-inducing grooves of the West African djembe to deep, heart-beat-like sound of the Mongolian frame drum. Inspired by music of Vivaldi, Mozart, Piazzolla and fused with traditional music from Africa, the Middle East and the Balkans, his new album “Amor Renatus” elevates you to a new realm outside the dimensions of time, place and identity, giving an opportunity to process deep, dark emotions, to ultimately rediscover peace and to find enlightenment and healing for the soul. Ian Maksin has created his own unique style by blending elements of different genres and traditional music from around the globe in a new way using his cello as the main unifying force. He uses the loop pedal and other electronic devices to augment the sound of the cello and turn it into a virtual orchestra. He sings pop and traditional songs from around the globe in more than 30 and writes his own originals in at least four. He has released several albums of original music for cello inspired by his world travels and collaborations with native musicians. Apart from performing the entire new album, in the second half of the concert Ian Maksin will perform other original instrumental compositions as well as traditional songs from Maksin’s collection of over 200 songs in 31 languages. Portion of the ticket and merch sales from this tour will be directed to benefit humanitarian relief organizations in areas affected by war.

Global Cleveland's Welcoming Week Party Presented by One Hope NEO
2024-09-13 11:30 - 14:30 | Cuyahoga County Welcome Center, 4261 Fulton Pkwy, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Join us for a free party to kick-off Welcoming Week 2024!
Celebrate International Newcomers, Northeast Ohio’s diversity, and global cultures with free food, music, art, and community.

Slovenian Days
2024-09-12 18:00 - 2024-09-22 18:00 | Slovenian National Home, 6409 St Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44103
Consul General Suzana Češarek and staff wish to invite you to join us for Slovenian Days, 2024, an annual celebration of Slovenian culture. 12 Thursday 6:00 PM Slovenian Mass & Concert: Oktet Jurij Dalmatin A Slovenian Mass will start at 6:00, followed by a concert and reception. Free admission. St. Mary’s 15519 Holmes Ave. Cleveland 13 Friday 6:30 PM Official Opening Us and Them Without Frontiers An exhibition about scientific partnerships between Slovenia & USA. Free admission; kids are welcome. Slovenian Museum & Archives 6407 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland 14 Saturday Noon -8:00 PM Polka Hall of Fame Sausage Festival Dancing, food & fun, with eight hours of non-stop polka. Presale tickets are $12; contact PolkaShop@aol.com, or visit the Polka Hall of Fame in Euclid. Tickets at the gate will be $15. Kids are free. SNPJ Farm 10946 Heath Rd. Kirtland 15 Sunday 3:00 – 4:00 PM Reflections in the Slovenian Cultural Garden Garden history, brief prayers & a Slovenian sing-along. Free admission; bring a lawn chair or blanket. Weather permitting. 820 East Blvd. Cleveland 16 Monday 6:00 – 8:30 PM Paint & Sip Make a painting of Slovenia’s Lake Bled while you sip Slovenian wine. Advanced registration is a must. Cost is $50 per person & covers everything! Contact Debbie Zaller at dzaller@sbcglobal.net or (440) 939-4205. Slovenian National Home 6417 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland 17 Tuesday 9:00 AM Dedication of Sister Cities Flags Join us as we celebrate Cleveland’s international roots and friendships, including those with Slovenia. Free admission. Cleveland Public Library- Louis Stokes Wing 525 Superior Ave. Cleveland 18 Wednesday 7:00 – 9:00 PM Polka 101 Party Learn to dance the Polka, or come and help show others. Food and drinks will be available. Admission: $10 per person. To register, contact sloconsulate.cleveland@gmail.com or see the detailed post on Facebook. St. Mary’s Hall 15519 Holmes Ave. Cleveland 19 Thursday 6:30 PM Culinary Class Learn to make Slovenian classics, potičke (mini nutrolls) and ričet (a barley & vegetable soup). Admission: $10 per person. You’ll leave with food to take home! Visit Discover Slovenia in Cleveland on Facebook to register. Slovenian National Home 6417 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland 21 Saturday Option 1: St. Mary’s Clambake 6:00 PM 15519 Holmes Ave. Meals run $35-$45. There will be live music. To reserve, call (216) 761-7040. Option 2: Slovenian National Home Centennial Raffle 6417 St. Clair Ave. An elegant dinner, dancing, prizes. Tickets: $100 per person or $40 (dinner only). Purchase at (216) 407-5062 or www.slovenianhome.com 22 Sunday 2:00 – 6:00 PM The Slovenian Grape Festival The harvest will be celebrated with a parade, live music, dancing, foods, and balinca/bocce. Admission: $8 at the door. Kids and anyone in traditional Slovenian dress get in free. SNPJ Farm 10946 Heath Rd, Kirtland

Engage! Cleveland's DE&I Conference
2024-09-12 08:30 - 15:30 | The Aviator, 20920 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44135, United States
Engage! Cleveland’s DE&I Conference is back with a deeper focus on how diversity, equity, and inclusion can transform the workplace. This is an excellent opportunity for early to mid-career professionals and HR leaders to gain insights, network, and drive impactful change. Don’t miss out—sign up now! https://bit.ly/3YFP27X

Kommuna Lux
2024-07-30 20:00 - 23:00 | Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44110, United States
Kommua Lux at the Beachland Ballroom Tuesday, July 30th Doors: 7:00PM | Show: 8:00PM All Ages Primarily Seated, GA

Fulton Family Fun Fest
2024-07-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Cleveland Public Library – Fulton Branch, 3545 Fulton Road, Cleveland, OH, 44109
Come see us at our celebration of the Clark-Fulton Neighborhood! You did it – our community read over 1 MILLION minutes! Let’s celebrate with ice cream, a bouncy house, and much more! Plus, don’t miss our annual book sale!

Cleveland Embraces Creativity with Design Competition for New City Flag
2024-07-01 08:00 - 2024-07-19 00:00
The CLE Flag Project invites artists, designers, and Greater Cleveland community members to submit flag designs that capture the city’s unique pride and spirit in a contest for a new city flag. Submissions are open and will be accepted online or via mail until July 19. The top three finalists will receive $1,000 each, with the winner receiving an additional $2,000.
CLE Flag Project’s Process:

Community Survey: Last winter, a city-wide survey engaged more than 650 Cleveland residents, seeking their insights into what makes Cleveland unique and collecting their thoughts on elements to include in an updated city flag. Results are provided on the project’s website.
Design Contest: Artists, designers, and community members are currently invited to submit their flag designs, drawing inspiration from Cleveland’s rich culture and history.
Committee Review: A Committee consisting of local leaders, design experts, and community members will review all submissions and select the top three design finalists.
Public Vote: The finalists chosen by the Committee will be presented for a public vote later this summer along with the current Cleveland flag, allowing the community to have the final say in the decision.
Adoption & Unveil: The winning flag design will be presented to Cleveland City Council for their review. If adopted, an unveiling celebration will follow.

Cleveland International Hall of Fame
2024-04-23 18:00 - 22:00 | Windows on the River, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Since 2010, the Cleveland International Hall of Fame (CIHF) has inducted people who have made significant and lasting contributions to our multicultural society. Cleveland is home to people representing about 120 different ethnic groups. The CIHF exists not only to honor those special people but also to inspire a new generation of leaders to follow in their footsteps.
2024 Class
The 2024 Class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame will be inducted on Tuesday April 23, 2024 at Windows on the River. Doors open at 5 PM and the event starts promptly at 6PM. Over 90 worthy candidates were submitted to be considered. Previous inductees of the CIHF were asked for input and a committee worked hard to whittle that number down to the 6 in the 2024 Class. And what a Class it is! Click on a name (below) to see a photo and bio of the inductee.

Dona Brady (Albanian)
Ambassador Edward Crawford (Irish)
Veronica Dahlberg (Mexican and broader Hispanic)
Dr. Eugene Jordan (posthumous) (African-American)
Erika Puussaar (Estonian)
Johnny K. Wu (Chinese and broader Asian)

Forever-Forever
2024-04-12 14:30 - 16:00 | Mimi Ohio Theatre, 1511 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
Will you survive if nobody loves you? Get an uncompromising glimpse of troubled adolescent life in post-Communist Kyiv through Tonia, the new kid in school, as she tries to assimilate into her new world. But as a love triangle starts to form among the clique, will her past catch up with her? In an attempt to hide from an abusive ex-boyfriend, Tonia transfers to a new high school, where she instantly clicks with Lera, a popular troublemaker who quickly pulls Tonia into her orbit. In over her head, Tonia soon finds herself in the middle of a love triangle, with feelings for two boys in Lera’s close-knit friend group. Meanwhile, Tonia’s ex is closing in on her with increasingly violent threats. Exploring themes of desire, belonging, and impermanence, this coming-of-age story is full of trials, tribulations, and real heart. Set in Kyiv in the 1990s, FOREVER-FOREVER is an edgy love letter to the rebellious youth movement that rose from the ashes of the Soviet Union. —G.S. Content Warning: This film contains material that may be difficult for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

Athletes of War
2024-04-10 16:50 - 18:30 | Mimi Ohio Theatre, 1511 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
How does one fight for the gold when an endless war has taken away a generation of competitors and destroyed their facilities? Meet the dwindling number of Ukrainian athletes as they prepare for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, while trying to survive Russia’s violent invasion of their country. The war in Ukraine is seen through a unique lens in ATHLETES OF WAR, a tribute to both the determination within all athletes and the plight for Ukrainian liberation from Russian forces. This documentary views the war through the experiences of Olympic athletes and their families. Theirs was a mission of honoring their country in sport, and when the invasion began, their duty to the country came into further focus. But when the International Olympic Committee announced they would permit Russian athletes to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Ukrainian athletes found renewed purpose in showing the world Ukraine’s refusal to submit to Russian domination or the emotional wounds of war, delivering a story of resilience on a global scale. —C.F.

Global Networking Night
2024-04-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Market Garden Brewery, 1947 West 25th St., Cleveland, OH, United States
Join us for a free networking night with the members of Global Cleveland’s International Leadership Program. Enjoy food, a cash bar, international networking, and bingo!

Defiant
2024-04-09 11:50 - 13:30 | Allen Theatre
There’s more than one way to fight a war. Witness the ongoing invasion of Ukraine from inside the battle-torn country’s administration through such officials as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vice Prime Minister, and the nation’s lead negotiator, as they attempt to broker peace. As the war between Russia and Ukraine drags on, what was once a promise of steadfast support for Ukraine from the Western world has become increasingly lackluster. Ukrainian officials are fighting not only a physical war, but also an information war in the face of wavering public support in the United States and around the world. This change in public opinion has been compounded by Russia’s state-sponsored media and their narratives of the war, which are often in stark contrast with the reality of what the Ukrainian people are experiencing on the ground. Featuring close-up access to Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, along with other top members of the Ukrainian administration, DEFIANT is a compelling and urgently timely documentary that sheds light on a modern day David and Goliath. —G.S. Content Warning: This film contains material that may be difficult for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.
