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Icons in Ink: The Jewish Comics Experience
Maltz Museum | 2929 Richmond Road
Beachwood

Explore the vibrant history of how Jewish artists and writers birthed the Golden Age of comics. Icons in Ink goes beyond the page to examine how themes of identity, social justice, and the immigrant experience fueled the creation of the world’s most beloved superheroes.

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Tremont Greek Fest
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
2187 West 14th St.

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Lebanese Ordination
4 PM
St Maron Church
1245 Carnegie Ave.

Jordanian Community Cultural Festival
3 - 8 PM
Clague Park, Westlake

Hosted by the Unified Jordanian Community in Ohio, this special event will bring together families and community members to enjoy an afternoon of culture, music, traditional food, and live performances, including traditional Dabkeh dance. Please feel free to bring your family—this is a family-friendly event. As the celebration will take place outdoors at the park, casual attire is perfectly appropriate.

Lourdes Shrine 100th Anniversary
9:30 AM
Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine
21281 Chardon Rd. Euclid

Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine will celebrate its 100th anniversary with celebrations planned throughout 2026. The observance kicks off on Sunday, May 31, when Bishop Ed Malesic of the Diocese of Cleveland will visit the Shrine to celebrate the 9:30 a.m. Mass followed by a meet-and-greet reception at St. Ann’s Dining Hall.

Hungarian Chicken Paprikash Benefit
12:30 PM
St. Emeric Parish
1860 West 22nd. Street

Scottish Cultural Garden Groundbreaking
Scottish Garden
1167 East Blvd.

New Asian Mural
4 - 5:30 PM
Siam Cafe
3951 St. Clair Ave.

The St. Clair Superior Development Corporation and Mandel Foundation are partnering on a new public art display. Join us on Friday June 5th for a celebration of Jordan Wong's latest artwork on the side of Siam Cafe, "Welcome Home." Contact Claire for more information (cmaurer@nldpcleveland.com).

Eastern European World Music Camp
Warner Concert Hall - Oberlin

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ChamberFest Cleveland Continental Drifts

ChamberFest Cleveland, Cleveland’s premier chamber music festival, returns for its 14th season June 10 – 27 with 12 events around the Cleveland area. Executive Director Jessica Peek Sherwood says, “We are thrilled about the opportunities ‘Continental Drifts’ affords for cross-cultural exchange. With works by 37 composers from 24 countries, our concerts feature a wide array of musical voices, old and new. There is something for everyone to enjoy and explore.”

Concerts will be held at multiple locations, including several venues in Cleveland and one in Chagrin Falls. Seven events will be at the Cleveland Institute of Music, near University Circle, including the opening and closing concerts. Most concerts start at 7:30;

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Parade the Circle
Noon
Wade Oval

The Cleveland Museum of Art’s (CMA) Parade the Circle returns for its 34th year. The annual parade features colorful costumes, towering puppets, imaginative floats, and intricately crafted masks. This year’s theme, “Momentum,” is inspired by the special exhibition American Printed Silks, 1927–1947, on view at the CMA through November 8, 2026. All skill levels and artistic disciplines are encouraged to participate in the parade and watching the parade is free for all. Following the Parade, you can meet the puppets on the Fine Arts Campus (South Lawn). The CMA also hosts a specially curated Family Play Day from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.in the Ames Family Atrium featuring puppets from past Parades. Play Days at the CMA are free opportunities for families to be creative and curious and connect through art together.

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Mayo Society of Greater Cleveland
2 - 4 PM
Patrick Parker Sailing Center
5555 North Marginal

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.

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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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Kingsbury Run Murders
2 - 6 PM
Bohemian National Hall
4939 Broadway

As part of the Cleveland History Days celebration, come on down to The Bohemian National Hall and learn about the Kingsbury Run Murders. Watch the compelling movie about what took place in the thirties, follow our very own Elliot Ness and learn from the panel of experts just what happened and if the serial killer was ever brought to justice. Cold refreshments available for purchase.

2026 Buckeye Road Reunion Picnic
Doors open at 11
Hungarian Cultural Center of NEO

Russian Cultural Garden Summer Festival
11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Russian Cultural Garden
MLK Blvd.

Ivan Kupala Summer Festival. Join us for Ivan Kupala, a vibrant summer celebration hosted by the Russian Cultural Garden of Cleveland. We are excited to introduce this new community event and invite you to experience a day of traditional circle dances, live entertainment, delicious Russian cuisine, a children’s play area, and festive activities for all ages.

This celebration brings people together to enjoy culture, connection, and a joyful summer atmosphere.

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Greek Cultural Garden Blessing
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Greek Cultural Garden
980 East Blvd.

The Greek Garden Association of Cleveland and The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will be holding a Hierarchical Blessing at the Greek Cultural Garden on Sunday, June 28th, 2026, from 2:30 - 4:00 pm, in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America. The Hierarchical Blessing will be officiated by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, along with the Metropolitan Bishops, the clergy, and laity from throughout the United States, and public officials of the State of Ohio. The event is free and open to the public. The Greek Cultural Garden was officially dedicated in June 1940 by then-Archbishop Athenagoras, later Patriarch of Constantinople, to then-Mayor Harold H. Burton, later United States Senator and Supreme Court Justice. As the proud sponsor of The Greek Cultural Garden, The Greek Garden Association of Cleveland bestows the gift of the Hellenic cultural legacy for the benefit of all Americans. May we all be worthy successors to such an illustrious inheritance.

BorderLight Festival International Festival
Playhouse Square

BorderLight’s mission is to present innovative theatre that inspires, builds cross-cultural understanding and celebrates the diversity of the human experience. The International Plaza will have free performances and cultural celebrations at Playhouse Square Plaza. More Information

Serbian Golf, Dinner and Music

This year’s Annual Serbian Golf Outing is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course and the dinner (for golfers and non-golfers) at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Broadview Heights. The Serbian Golf Outing is the one and only fundraiser held annually to support the Serbian Cultural Garden. As we approach the summer months, there will be continued maintenance, growth and expansion in the Serbian Garden that can only be accomplished through your generous donations and funding. Information flyer and registration forms can also be downloaded from the Serbian Garden Website

103rd Annual Cesky Den
Park opens at 10
DTJ Taborville
9850 North Blvd. Auburn Township

Cesky Den translates to Czech Day

CAMEO Annual Picnic
1 - 5 PM
Middleburg Hts. Recreation Area

Polish Picnic
1 - 10 PM
Polish American Cultural Center

Kaleta & Super Yamba Band
7:30 PM
Transformer Station
1460 West 29th Street

The best of global music returns with City Stages, the Cleveland Museum of Art’s (CMA) FREE summer concert series. Kaleta & Super Yamba Band are fronted by Afrobeat and juju veteran Leon Ligan-Majek, aka Kaleta. The singer-guitarist from Benin in West Africa lived his adolescent life in Lagos, Nigeria, where Afrobeat was born.

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Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists

Piano Cleveland will have their triennial “Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists.” They are bringing 13 of the world’s prodigies to Cleveland for the final rounds of this competition. They will come from 7 countries: USA, Canada, South Korea, Japan, China, Austria, and Spain. Many will also bring their parents and other family members. You can see (and listen to) them at https://pianocleveland.org/cipc-for-young-artists-2026-2/. In addition, we will bring in a Jury of eight eminent piano faculty, also from 7 countries (USA, France, Portugal, Finland, Germany, Israel, and China), and 4 Guest Artists, also with international representation. The Contestants will be arriving around July 19 and staying through Aug 4.

Schedule for the competition rounds. There will also be several free concerts in the days preceeding those.

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.

Korean Music - Insun Park & Generals
7:30 PM
Transformer Station
1460 West 29th Street

The best of global music returns with City Stages, the Cleveland Museum of Art’s (CMA) FREE summer concert series. Experience a groundbreaking fusion of rock, Korean traditional music, and mask-dance rhythms with Insun Park & Generals.

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Cultural Gardens Soil Ceremony
Cleveland Cultural Gardens
2 - 3:30 PM

Save the date for a special ceremony in the Gardens!

Scottish Garden Golf Outing
Silver Lake Country Club

For over 40 years the Scottish Cultural Garden sat undeveloped on MLK Blvd. Four years ago, a group of friends organized the Scottish Cultural Garden Society to make the Scottish Garden a reality and to showcase the accomplishments of Scots & Scottish Americans. Since Scotland is the home of golf, we thought this would be a perfect way to raise money. Please help us make the dream come true. You can organize a foursome, be a sponsor, come to the dinner & support the raffles or just donate.

MultiMusic Fest - The Legends of Jazz 4
4 PM
Cain Park
14591 Superior Rd, Cleveland Heights

The 19th Annual MULTI MUSIC FEST presents the Legends of Jazz 4! Featuring The Yellow Jackets, Patrice Rushen, & Hiroshima. A benefit concert for the MC Chatman Center for Humanitarian Services

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

Stars of Summer
Cleveland Cultural Gardens