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Cleveland-Bratislava Sister Cities Presents the Movie Bardejov
6:30 PM
Parma Snow Library
2121 Snow Road, Parma

Based on a true story, the 2024 American film Bardejov tells the story of how Rafuel Lowy, a successful wine-maker and community leader, and a group of Bardejov citizens worked together to prevent the Young Hlinka Guards - Slovakian Nazi Collaborators- from transporting, under false pretenses, the city's young Jewish women to Auschwitz.

For more information about the meeting or Cleveland-Bratislava Sister Cities and its programs, please call 203-500-4371. Mmeeting begins at 6:30pm with a brief overview of plans for future events and other Slovak cultural news, followed by the program. Free. All are welcome!

Omoiyari: A Song Film By Kishi Bashi
7 PM
Lakewood Public Library
13229 Madison Avenue Lakewood

In this moving and beautifully orchestrated film, internationally acclaimed violinist and songwriter Kaoru Ishibashi, professionally know as Kishi Bashi, travels on a musical journey to understand World War II-era Japanese American incarceration, assimilation, and what it means to be a minority in America today.

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Czech Apricot, Nut, or Poppy Seed rolls for sale.

DTJ Bakers will be selling these rolls again by order only. Cost is $15.00 each. Orders must be in by March 12th and can be picked up March 15th. Call 440-543-8494 to place orders and more information about D.T.J. Events call (440) 543-8494 DTJ Taborville is located at the corner of Quinn and Bartholomew roads in Auburn Township.

Polish Gorzkie Zale and Benediction Service
6 PM
St. Columba Cathedral
154 W Wood Street, Youngstown

For generations, Gorzkie Zale was a cornerstone of Lent at Polish-founded parishes worldwide, including St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish on Youngstown’s South Side. Following the closing of those churches, this meaningful service was unavailable locally until PolishYoungstown revived it in cooperation with St. Columba Cathedral. The 45-minute bilingual (Polish & English) service offers Scripture-based reflections, traditional Lenten hymns, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. It represents not only a spiritual observance, but also the preservation of a significant part of Youngstown’s Polish Catholic heritage.

5th Annual WSIAC GOAT
West Side Irish American Club
8559 Jennings Rd, Olmsted Twp

The 5th annual Greatest Irish Weekend of all time - the GOAT.

Rachmaninoff and the Tsar
Allen Theatre
Playhouse Square

Hershey Felder returns to Cleveland in his newest hit, starring as the virtuoso pianist and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. Having safely left Russia during the 1917 revolution, Rachmaninoff now ensconced in Beverly Hills, shares his memory of a long-ago encounter with Russia’s last Tsar, portrayed by British-Italian actor Jonathan Silvestri. Rachmaninoff and the Tsar features the most beloved compositions by this last great representative of Russian romanticism, including Prelude in C# minor and the 2nd Piano Concerto. It promises to be another dramatic musical journey in the Hershey Felder style that audiences all over the world have come to adore.

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St. Mary's Collinwood Fish Frys
3 - 7 PM
St Mary of the Assumption
15519 Holmes Ave., Cleveland

Dinners: Baked cod for $17; fried, hand-breaded ocean perch, shrimp, crab cake or combo meals (choice of two: fried fish, shrimp or crab cake) for $15. Mac and cheese dinner, $9. Soup of the day, $5. Dinners and combo meals include fries, slaw or applesauce, homemade Apple Strudel and coffee or tea. Cash only. Handicap accessibility. Takeout available. Info: 216-761-7740, Fry time: 3 to 7 p.m. Fridays during Lent, excluding Good Friday (February 20 to March 27).

Romanian Fish Frys
5 - 8 PM
St Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
3256 Warren Road, Cleveland

Jim Craciun says these are the best!

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Lithuania's Independence Restoration Day
6 PM
Cleveland City Hall Rotunda
601 Lakeside Ave.

At a time when independence and freedom are not taken for granted, the Greater American Lithuanian Community will commemorate and celebrate its independence, spirit, and culture on Friday, March 13, 6 p.m. at the Cleveland City Hall Rotunda. The event will feature The Honorable General Consul of the Republic of Lithuania, Regimantas Jablonskas from Chicago, as the guest speaker. A performance by the Lithuanian Folk Dance Group Svyturys will follow, and all attendees will be treated to Lithuanian delicacies after the program.

"As we gather to celebrate Lithuania's restored independence, we are reminded that freedom is both precious and hard-won," said Ingrida Bublys, Honorary General Consul of the Republic of Lithuania. "Our community comes together not only to honor our history, but to reaffirm the enduring spirit, resilience, and unity of the Lithuanian people - here in Cleveland and across the world." This event serves as a significant gathering for the Greater American Lithuanian Community, celebrating the restoration of Lithuania's independence. Lithuania was the first country to break away from the Soviet Union, declaring the Restoration of its Independence on March 11, 1990, after facing Soviet Union tanks and prevailing. Today, Lithuania is a valued member of the European Union and NATO.

FAN EXPO Cleveland
Huntington Convention Center

‘Star Wars,’ ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Buffy,’ ‘The Princess Bride’ Stars Among Standouts at Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland; Creators, Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Authors, Programming and More Also Featured. Hayden Christensen (Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Episode III - Revenge of the Sith), William Shatner (Star Trek, Boston Legal), James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel), Helen Hunt (Mad About You, Twister), Jonathan Frakes and Gates McFadden (Star Trek: The Next Generation) and Bonnie Wright (Harry Potter) are just a few of the celebrities highlighting the return of FAN EXPO Cleveland.

FAN EXPO HQ is the largest comic con producer in the world.

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St. Malachi Church Run/Walk
9 AM
St Malachi
1371 West 25th St.

Cleveland’s original St. Patrick’s Day race is back! Join us for the 47th Annual St. Malachi Church Run/Walk on Saturday, March 14, 2026—a high-energy tradition where 100% of proceeds benefit charity through Malachi Ministries. NEW for 2026 - We’re making an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt for the World’s Largest Sports Kilt Race! A kilt included with registration. Post-race Hooley (valid at Great Lakes & Market Garden-owned breweries)

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Czech classic A MAY TALE
3 PM
Cleveland Public Library
325 Superior Avenue

Karel Anton’s poetic silent film A MAY TALE (1926), adapted from Vilém Mrštík’s impressionistic novel, unfolds in ten lyrical movements tracing the intertwined fates of four sisters—Helenka, Gusta, Albína, and Anna—daughters of an aging forester. Love, illness, rebellion, and moral judgment ripple through village balls, convent halls, and city nights. This landmark of Czech silent cinema, once fragmented, has been painstakingly restored with new intertitles presented in a new English translation by Czech Cultural Center President Paul Burik. A MAY TALE will be accompanied by a new score featuring Czech folk music performed by members of Cleveland’s own Harmonia ensemble.

Harp & Guinness Night
7 PM
Irish American Club East Side
22770 Lakeshore Blvd, Euclid

Ukrainian Museum-Archives Easter Bazaar
See below
Ukrainian Museum-Archives
1202 Kenilworth Avenue - Cleveland

At the Ukrainian Museum, a large collection of pysanky will be on display and available for purchase. You will also be able to buy everything you need for pysanka decorating. Items for sale will include original works in the Petrykivka style, Kosiv Ceramics, stylish modern beaded jewelry, natural handmade candles, Easter baskets and separate decorations for them, embroidered basket cloths, an updated collection of vyshyvankas for adults and children, Ukrainian children’s books, silver and gold patriotic jewelry, handmade talismans and souvenirs, honey and herbal teas, and much more. Pysanka workshops are also open for registration.

The Sho-Jo-Ji Dancers
2 PM
Lakewood Main Public Library
15425 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood

Traditional Japanese dance, which has evolved over the centuries, embodies a rich heritage reflecting Japanese aesthetics, storytelling and social customs, and it is valued for its artistic, cultural and historic significance. The Sho-Jo-Ji Dancers, organized in 1955 under the sponsorship of the Japanese American Citizens League – Cleveland, has served as cultural and goodwill ambassadors of the Cleveland-area Japanese American community for years. Enjoy a performance of delicate, graceful Japanese dance accompanied by traditional Japanese music. This concert is intended for patrons and guests of all ages.

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Secret Survivor: A Daughter's Discovery of Her Father's Holocaust Past
7 PM
B'Nai Jeshurun
27501 Fairmount, Pepper Pike

Imagine believing you know your father's name and birthplace only to learn he was hiding key biographical information from you, your sibling, and even your mother. That is what happened to Apollo's Fire founder and artistic director, Jeannette Sorrell, on the eve of her Carnegie Hall debut.

Sorrell will share the story of how a DNA test revealed her father was Jewish and a survivor of the Auschwitz-Birkenau and Buchenwald concentration camps when Kol Israel Foundation (KIF) hosts the GRAMMY®-winning conductor at Secret Survivor: A Daughter's Discovery of Her Father's Holocaust Past.

The program is free, but registration is required by emailing the names of everyone in your reservation to info@kifcle.org or visit Kol Israel Foundation - Resilience, Remembrance and Holocaust Education.

St. Patrick's Day Kick Off
5 - 10 PM
Summer Place,
12900 Lake Ave. Lakewood

Join us at Summer Place CLE for a special Irish music celebration on the eve of St. Patrick's Day, kicking off with a meaningful tribute and a night of incredible music, all for a great cause. We will proudly honor Gerry Quinn with the Icon of Audio Award, celebrating his lasting impact and contributions. Live Irish Music Performances featuring three beloved local acts performing traditional Irish music: Flannagan & Reilly, Shields & McHale, The Samantha McNaMara Family Trio, and Seanie Vaughan.

All profits from the event will be donated to our partner, Awakening Angels. $25 per ticket - gets you in the door for the full evening of celebration and music. Irish food options along with a full bar will be available throughout the night for purchase. An unforgettable night of music, honor, culture, and community awaits in partnership with Cleveland Right to Life.

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St. Patrick's Day Parade
1:04 PM Stepoff
The Parade will begin on Superior Ave. at E. 18th St. and will end at the intersection of Rockwell Ave. and Ontario St.

The oldest and largest Cultural Parade in Cleveland. On the Cleveland Ethnic Bucket List.

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St. Patrick's Day at IACES
See Below

The day begins with St. Patrick’s Day Mass at Ss. Robert and William Church, starting at 10 AM. After the Parade, enjoy St. Patrick’s Day at the Club from 3–7 PM, featuring live music by Nick McGill, followed by Custy & MacNamara from 6–10 PM. Food will be available for purchase. Admission: Members: FREE and Guests: $10

Good Luck Soup: The American Experience Through Asian Eyes
7 PM
Lakewood Main Public Library
15425 Detroit Avenue Lakewood

For the Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Matthew Hashiguchi, growing up half Japanese, half Italian in a white Irish Catholic neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio, was an interesting and sometimes difficult experience. In Good Luck Soup, Hashiguchi sets out to discover how the rest of his multi-racial family made sense of their lives and their Japanese American heritage. Surprisingly, he finds a role model in his elderly Japanese grandmother, Eva, who lived through internment during World War II but now says, “I am Japanese, but my mind is modern and US, freedom.”

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International Chambers Passport Professionals - Spring Kick Off
5:30 - 8 PM
Schnitz Ale Brewery
5729 Pearl Rd. in Parma

The BACC has joined together with the Collaborative Chambers Alliance, the French-American Chamber, the Greater Cleveland Chinese Chamber and the Swedish-American Chamber and hopes to expand to other international chambers of commerce. This casual, high-energy evening is the perfect chance to connect with fellow expats, international professionals, and members of the global business community right here in Cleveland. Whether you’re new to the U.S., recently relocated, or a seasoned professional with international ties, this is your space to share stories, spark ideas, and grow your network in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. This event is completely free—so bring a friend and come enjoy great conversations, a vibrant crowd, and a fun evening at one of Cleveland’s favorite spots. Corned beef on special and green beer for St Patrick's Day week.

Third Friday Family Art Workshops
6 - 7:30 PM
Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center
2800 Archwood Ave

Come create with us! Familias are invited to participate in art-making centered on gratitude, motivation, affirmations, and self-expression in this upcoming series called Third Friday Family Art Workshops. Free for the whole family! Every Third Friday from 6:00-7:30 PM. Questions? Call us at (216) 894-5664 or email info@juliadeburgos.org .

Ukrainian Museum-Archives Easter Bazaar
See below
Holy Trinity Ukrainian Church
9672 State Rd. North Royalton

A large collection of pysanky will be on display and available for purchase. You will also be able to buy everything you need for pysanka decorating. Items for sale will include original works in the Petrykivka style, Kosiv Ceramics, stylish modern beaded jewelry, natural handmade candles, Easter baskets and separate decorations for them, embroidered basket cloths, an updated collection of vyshyvankas for adults and children, Ukrainian children’s books, silver and gold patriotic jewelry, handmade talismans and souvenirs, honey and herbal teas, and much more. Pysanka workshops are also open for registration.

Czech Duck Dinner and Concert
1 - 2:30 Dinner, Concert at 3 PM
Bohemian National Hall
4939 Broadway

Succulent Duck Dinner with dumplings and Sauerkraut. Nobody makes a duck dinner like the kitchen committee at Sokol Greater Cleveland. Don't forget to make your reservations by March 16 by calling Vlad @ 216-894-3591. Come for the dinner and stay for the free concert in the ballroom where the Cleveland Community Band will be performing at 3:00.

Kindland Leadership Awards
5:30-7:30 PM
Cleveland City Hall Rotunda

Czech Easter Bread ("Mazanec") for sale.

Who doesn't remember the smell of fresh baked goods from Mom's kitchen at Easter? Mazanec or houska is a sweet dough with golden raisins and almonds baked into a round loaf with a cross cut into the top. DTJ will again be selling the traditional Czech Easter bread by order only. Cost is $15.00 for a 2# loaf. Orders must be in by March 26th and can be picked up March 29th. Call 440-543-8494 to place orders.

Italian Film Festival USA
Strosacker Auditorium on the CWRU campus

Save the Dates. More details to follow. Plans are underway for the 22nd national edition of ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL USA and the 19th year of hosting the Festival in Cleveland, at CWRU - Ohio's only location! Once again in April 2026 we will share recent, acclaimed Italian films at Cleveland premieres in Strosacker Auditorium on the CWRU campus.

THURSDAY March 26
TUESDAY March 31
THURSDAY April 2
MONDAY April 6
WEDNESDAY April 8

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MotivAsians Spring Networking
6 - 8:30 PM
Metroparks Acacia Shelter
26899 Cedar Rd.

Italian Heritage Night at the Charge
7 PM
Cleveland Public Hall

The Children’s Librarian Who Made a Difference
3 PM
Lakewood Main Public Library
15425 Detroit Avenue Lakewood

Although the incarceration of Japanese Americans during the war is a painful chapter in American history, there are many beautiful stories that come from this troubling time, one of which involves a children’s librarian at the San Diego Public Library, Clara Breed. Miss Breed, a graduate of Western Reserve University School of Library Science located in Cleveland, Ohio, later became the City Librarian and Director and of the San Diego Public Library.

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Polish Gorzkie Zale
3 PM
Nativity B.V.M Church
418 W. 15th Street, Lorain

Dyngus Day Cleveland 2026
10 AM - 8 PM
Detroit Ave. and at Gordon Green

Cleveland, the wait is over! Tickets for Dyngus Day Cleveland 2026 are available NOW. Celebrate with us on Monday, April 6th, 10AM - 8PM on Detroit Ave. and at Gordon Green, with: Live music on the Street Stage and behind Gordon Green
Authentic Polish food, pierogi, and paczki
Refreshing piwo and dancing all day
Fun contests like Pierogi Eating and Miss Dyngus Day
Pussy willow and squirt gun shenanigans

New this year - Dyngus Day Cleveland 2026 is bringing a whole new shopping experience with our Willow Walk, tucked into a charming courtyard. Explore a mix of unique and local vendors offering everything from handmade crafts and artisan foods to one-of-a-kind gifts and treasures for the whole family — even your furry friends!

Grab your tickets today and be part of Cleveland’s biggest Polish celebration!

Tartan Day Celtic Celebration
10 AM - 2 PM
Cleveland Public Library Main Library
525 Superior Ave., Cleveland

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Deutscher Musik Verein Jägerfest
Doors open at 5 PM
German-American Cultural Center - Leanau Park
7370 Columbia Rd. Olmsted Township

Indoor Oktoberfest in the Spring. Not a concert but, a fun, festive event. Except for Covid, this has been an annual event since 1994.

Feria de Cleveland
2 - 5 PM
Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center
2800 Archwood Ave

Gypsy Fantasy Co
7:30 PM
Slovenian National Home
6417 St Clair Ave.

Audiences are invited to experience an unforgettable evening of passionate, virtuosic music rooted in the Roma traditions of Eastern Europe. The spectacular Gypsy Fantasy Concert comes to Cleveland on Saturday evening, May2nd in a beautiful, historic setting. The concert features a collaboration between Cleveland's Harmonia and Pittsburgh-based Gypsy Stringz with special guest cimbalom-player Alex Udvary from Chicago. The lineup includes two prímás violinists, two cimbaloms, soulful vocals, as well as tamburica musicians and more. This will be an evening of Gypsy-style music from all over the Carpathian Basin: Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, and neighboring regions.

Polish Constitution Day
Parade at 2PM
5839 Ridge Rd. Parma

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Eastern European World Music Camp
Warner Concert Hall - Oberlin

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Liszt Concert in Hungarian Garden
6 PM
Hungarian Cultural Garden
East Bld. Upper Level

Each year the Hungarian Cultural Garden puts on a free performance for the community featuring the music of Franz Liszt and others. It is produced by Vera Holczer-Waroquet from the Aurora School of Music and features a Grand Piano.

More to come.

Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds

Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival. 2026 Gate, VIP & Whisky Tasting Tickets on Sale Now! 49th Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival returns to the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds June 26-27, 2026.

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

Beautiful music from Opera, Broadway & Italian songs. The Cleveland Opera & Cleveland Ballet Theater in the enchanting Renaissance Garden.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW - (sells out each year). Reserved Seating in Front of Stage $33.00

Lawn area Free admission Free Wine Tastings: Little Italy Wines. Questions, please call: 216.916.7780. Free parking - Restrooms on site. Michael White School lot - Parkgate Ave. near garden. 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.

80th Annual One World day
11 AM - 6 PM
Cleveland Cultural Gardens

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Cleveland Cultural Gardens