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AAPI Month Kickoff
Noon
CWRU
Wolstein Research Building

AAPI Month at City Hall
6 - 8PM
City Hall Rotunda

Slovenian Mass Migrations 1870-1945
6:30 - 8:30PM
Euclid Public Library
631 East 222nd Street

Daring Dreams of the Future: Slovenian Mass Migrations 1870-1945" with Dr. Mirjam Milharcic Hladnik In-Person. Dr. Mirjam Milharcic Hladnik is a researcher at the Slovenian Migration Institute of the Research Center of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts and a professor at the University of Nova Gorica. A passionate researcher of "the documents of life" and specialist in migration and gender studies in Slovenia, she is the editor of, From Slovenia to Egypt: Aleksandrinke's trans-Mediterranean domestic workers' migration and national imagination (2015) and the editor (with Jernej Mlekuž) of Going places: Slovenian women's stories on migration (2014). She is the author of the screenplay for the documentary film 100% Slovenian, a project endorsed by the Slovenian Union of America, and Editor-in-Chief of the academic journal Dve domovini / Two Homelands.

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Advancing Business and Innovation in Switzerland and Cleveland
Various

A 2-day event with a high-level Swiss Delegation led by Ambassador Niculin Jaeger, Consul General of Switzerland, New York.

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Hindi Association Event
5:30 PM
Lotus Banquets
Great Northern Shopping Center

Ceili Night
7 - 11 PM
West Side Irish American Club

Sokol Night at the Races
5:30 PM
Bohemian National Hall
4939 Broadway

Polish Constitution Day Parade
2 PM Step Off
Polish Village
Ridge Road in Parma

This parade has been held for 74 years, with exception during the pandemic, to celebrate the Polish Constitution. The event celebrates Poland's May 3, 1791 adoption of the first constitution of its type in Europe, which is a milestone in Poland's legal history, and the history of democracy. It parallels our own U. S. Constitution in approach and design. With Poland bordering Ukraine this celebration of European democracy is more important now than ever.

It moved from Cleveland to Parma in 2011. The parade was the catalyst for the formation of Polish Village, a business district on Ridge Rd. in Parma's Ward 2, and soon after the 501(c)3 non-profit Polish Village Parma.

The weekend kicks off with a fundraiser at Ridge Road Tavern, 5587 Ridge Rd., Friday, May 3, 2024, from 6 to 8 pm. Food, 2 drinks, live music, games & more for $25 a person. The proceeds raised will help cover the expenses occurred for Sunday's extravaganza.

The party is held in the parking lot of Unity Catholic Federal Credit Union, at Ridge & Alber Ave. Food, (both Polish & American favorites), beverages, (including Polish beer), and marketplace vendors (selling various wares). Noon to 6:00 PM. Entertainment programming includes a live Polka Band, Polish folk dancers performing in traditional colorful dress, and more. This event offers the general public a free, safe, family oriented event, and familiarizes people with the sounds and tastes of the Polish cultural community. All are welcome!

Teatime for Peace
2 PM
Fellowship United Church of Christ
76 Bell St. Chagrin Falls

Join Teatime for Peace: An Interfaith Community Dialogue at Federated United Church of Christ! Come together with neighbors of diverse backgrounds to foster understanding and connection. Share in enriching conversation and embark on a journey of mutual respect and appreciation. Let's build bridges, break down barriers and cultivate the beloved community together!

Hungarian Dance
8 - 12 PM
Hungarian Scout Center
1860 W. 22nd St. Cleveland

You are cordially invited to a dance hall at the Hungarian Scouts Center, hosted by the Hungarian Scout Folk Ensemble along with Mr. János Szabó on Saturday, May 10. Children of all ages are invited to participate between 8-9 P.M. and adults between 9 P.M. - 12 A.M. Guest folk musicians from Canada will provide lively entertainment throughout the evening. A $10 donation is suggested and light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please contact: 440-317-4008.

Indian Fun Fair
11:30 - 4:30
Solon Middle School Gym
6835 SOM Center Rd.

Theater Life in Budapest
2 PM
Cleveland Hungarian Museum
The Galleria, Lower Level

At the turn of the 20th Century, Budapest began to develop rapidly, institutions of learning and entertainment developed, and Budapest became a world city with a vibrant cultural and artistic life. New theaters opened one after the other. Actors, directors, playwrights and hundreds of other artists filled Budapest’s cultural spaces. This period was an extremely colorful and rich period not only for the capital, but also for our Hungarian culture, including theater art.

Registration not required. Open to the public - all are welcome. Suggested donation: $10 for adults, $5 for students. The Lecture wil be in Hungarian

Hungarian Singers
6 PM
Vineyard Church Cleveland
6735 York Rd. Parma Hts.

Come, let us worship together with the singers of Ararat Worship Collective (from Budapest) on Saturday, May 11 at 6 P.M. at Vineyard Church Cleveland. Admission is free and following the concert, there will be a light reception. Please bring a friend, or several. For more information, email petralaszlo@yahoo.com. Facebook event

World Bee Day Fun Day
10 AM - 4 PM
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
19201 East Bagley Rd.

2024 Romanian Food Festival
11 AM - 7 PM
The Presentation of Our Lord Church
3365 Ridgewood Rd, Fairlawn OH

The Indigenous Voyage to Hawaii
1 - 4 PM
Sari Feldman Auditorium
2121 Snow Rd. Parma

Indian Classical Music
4 PM
Bloomfield Hall
5312 Mayfield Rd. Lyndhurst

Come join us on Satruday May 18th for the divine classical Indian music stylings of maestros Suddhashil Chatterjee on the santoor and Hindole Majumdar on the tabla. Attendees are also encouraged to attend the short talks on personal health and well-being by doctors and health experts at the venue.

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Cleveland Asian Festival
AsiaTown centered at East 30th and Payne

Save the Date for the 2024 Cleveland Asian Festival.More information.

Holi Celebration
2 - 5 PM
Balaji Temple
4406 Brecksville Rd. Richfield

FICA & ICAGA are joining hands to celebrate Holi together in 2024. Please purchase your tickets. Music, Holi Colors (Dry & Organic), Snacks & mainly it is an outdoor event.

Sokol Sunday Dinners
1 - 2:30 PM
Bohemian National Hall
4939 Broadway Ave. Cleveland

CityMusic and Art
6 PM
Praxis Fiber Workshop in Collinwood

FREE WINE, FREE MUSIC, AND A FREE ART EXHIBITION. The FINAL performance of our outstanding 20th season! Seats are limited so get there early! All CityMusic performances are free and family-friendly.

Kala Indian Art Show and Sale
1 - 5 PM
Lotus Banquet
5106 Great Northern Plaza, North Olmsted

Opera in the Italian Garden
6 - 7:30 PM
Italian Cultural Garden
990 East Blvd.

Beautiful music from Opera, Broadway & Italian songs. The Cleveland Opera & Cleveland Ballet Theater in the enchanting Renaissance Garden. TICKETS ON SALE NOW - sells out early each year

Reserved Seating in Front of Stage $32.00. Lawn area free admission Tastings: Little Italy Wines. Questions, please call: 216.916.7780

Free parking - Michael White School lot - Parkgate Ave. near garden. East Blvd. Across from the garden. Cars ticketed if parked on wrong side of street.

Family friendly - bring a picnic! This free performance is presented as part of the Italian Cultural Garden Foundation's "Viva! La Cultura Italiana" cultural series.

One World Day
11 - 6
Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Save the Date!

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