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Passover

The Passover Seder is a structured ritual meal observed by Jews on the first night or first two nights of the Passover holiday, which begins on the 15th of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar, to recount the biblical narrative of the Israelites' deliverance from Egyptian bondage as detailed in the Book of Exodus. The Hebrew term "Seder," meaning "order," reflects its fixed sequence of 15 steps. Central to the observance is the reading of the Haggadah, a text that guides participants through storytelling, questions posed by children (notably the Four Questions), and discussions fulfilling the Torah's command in Exodus 13:8 to explain the events to one's offspring.

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!

Dyngus Day Festivities at Progressive Field
Gates open 5 PM. First pitch 6:10
Progressive Field

Cleveland Guardians are hosting their first ever Dyngus Day celebration on Tuesday, April 7th at Progressive Field! Each ticket includes:

• A private picnic in the Paul Davis Pennant District with a Polish-inspired menu featuring classic Dyngus Day favorites
• Fun giveaways and festive entertainment!
• Guardians Branded Red & White Scarf

Cleveland International Film Festival Kick Off
See Below
State Theatre at Playhouse Square

For 10 days this April, Cleveland will take center stage as a hub for global storytelling and independent film as the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) celebrates its 50th anniversary. This milestone year is set to deliver its most dynamic program yet. The Festival officially kicks off April 9, 2026, with Opening Night, presented by Dollar Bank, featuring the documentary A Man with Sole: The Impact of Kenneth Cole, directed by Dori Berinstein, with Kenneth Cole also in attendance.

This year’s film lineup includes:

• 326 total films from 57 countries
• 90 feature films (56 narratives, 34 documentaries)
• 236 short films
• 53 World Premieres
• 25 U.S. Premieres
• 66 Midwest Premieres

Consul of Lebanon in Michigan Meet & Greet
7:30pm to 9:30pm
St. Elias Church
8023 Memphis Ave, Brooklyn

Meet and greet His Excellency, the General Consul of Lebanon in Michigan, Mr. Ibrahim Khalil Charara, on April 10th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at St. Elias Church

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

Join us for a celebration of all things Scottish! With a welcome from the skirl of bagpipes, we start the day with a showing of Disney’s BRAVE on the big screen in the Library's Auditorium. After the movie, join the parade led by a piper through the tunnel to historic Brett Hall in the Main Library. There you’ll be treated to performances by Highland dancers, Scottish Country Dance performers, and the band Plaid Sabbath playing "traditional and not-so-traditional Scottish and Celtic music." There will also be crafts and displays of Scottish/Celtic-related items from the collection throughout the library. Don’t forget your tartan, whether that be kilts, plaid shirts, or dressing up as members of Clan DunBroch! Held in collaboration with the Scottish Heritage Association of Northeast Ohio and the Ohio Scottish American Society.

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Tartan Day Celebration
7 - 10 PM
Diamond Match Party Center
8 4th St NW, Barberton

Aye, it’s time to don the tartan— Ohio Scottish American Society Tartan Day is calling! Come celebrate Scotland’s rich heritage with a lively evening full of tradition, laughter, and guid company. Expect hearty food and fare, whisky tastings, music and entertainment, quizzes to test yer wit, and plenty of camaraderie—with storytelling and celebration woven through it all. Early Bird Pricing: $35 through March 20 | $40 after. Tickets are ready and waiting. We’d be fair chuffed to see you there.

City of Solon Spring Festival
1 - 4 PM
Solon Community Center
8 4th St NW, Barberton

Immerse yourself in the beats and rhythms from South Asia! Indulge your taste buds in an array of delectable dishes representing the rich tapestry of South Asian flavors. Learn about traditions, customs, and the history behind the celebrations that make our world and city so beautifully diverse. Let’s come together, learn from one another, and embrace the beauty of diversity!.

Yom HaShoah v'Hagvurah - Holocaust Remembrance
Doors open at 6 PM
Congregation Mishkan Or
26000 Shaker Blvd. Beachwood

Polish American Priests' Assoc National Convention
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The Polish American Priests' Association National Convention will be in Cleveland from April 13 - 17. Big event is the closing Mass at St. Stans at 5PM on Thursday the 16th followed by the Fr. Leopold Moczygemba Award Banquet (named after the founder of the 1st Polish settlement in the USA in Panna Maria, Texas) where our organization's highest honor is being bestowed upon one of our own - Fr. Jerzy Kusy

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.

Tartan Day in the Scottish Garden
11 AM - 1 PM
Scottish Cultural Garden
East Blvd.

Spring Polka Party
Doors open at 5 PM
St. Mary Magdalene Byzantine Catholic Church
5390 West 22Oth St. Fairview Park

Polish up your dancing shoes, bring your family and friends, and join us for a joyful evening of polka fun at St. Mary Magdalene Byzantine Catholic Church in Fairview Park. Dance the night away with live music from The Chardon Polka Band and The Denis Malnar Band! Enter the polka contest sponsored by the Cleveland Polka Association! Enjoy ethnic food, beer, beverages, and raffles throughout the evening! Presale tickets are available now! Purchase Tickets and More Information.

Bollywood musical performance
Doors open at 4:45 PM
Independence Middle School

From FICA in support of Ekal Vidyalaya. Join us for a delicious dinner and a wonderful Bollywood musical performance by 12 artists on April 18th at the Ekal musical fundraiser at Independence Middle School. Accomplished artists from India will mesmerize you. Buy your tickets today for this wonderful evening at the Ekal website

Ekal promotes basic education in remote, rural, and tribal areas of India through more than 80k single-teacher schools and has received the prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize and accolades from the Prime Minister of India. You may donate any amount you choose, either directly via the link above or by contacting a volunteer.

Slovenian Mixed Chorus Korotan
Doors open at 3 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall
15519 Holmes Avenue, Cleveland

The Slovenian Mixed Chorus Korotan presents its annual spring concert at St. Mary's Parish Hall 15519 Holmes Avenue, Cleveland 44110 on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Doors to the hall will open at 3:00 PM. The performance will begin at 3:30 PM. Admission is $15.00 for adults, but children in high school and younger are free of charge. Tickets can be purchased at the door, with table seating on a first come, first served basis. Standard refreshments will be available for purchase. Music for dancing after the show will be provided by John Gorshe and friends. All are cordially invited to attend.

Cleveland Women's Orchestra
3:30 PM
Severance Music Center

Sokol Sunday Dinner
1 - 2:30
Bohemian National Hall
4939 Broadway Ave

Reservations needed by April 13th.

Cleveland International Hall of Fame
Doors open at 5 PM
Windows on the River

The 501(c)(3) non-profit Cleveland International Hall of Fame was established in 2010 to permanently recognize those individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to our multicultural city and region and to inspire a new generation of leaders. Each year about 100 worthy nominations of candidates are accepted and with input from previous inductees of the CIHF, the class is selected. The 2026 Class consists of:

• Andy Chakalis (Greek community - first Greek! Hellenic Preservation Society and Greek Cultural Garden)
• Aklilu Demessie (Ethiopian - Ethiopian Cultural Garden and community leader)
• Andy Fedynsky (Ukrainian - Ukrainian Museum and Archives Director )
• Catherine Jorgensen McCutcheon (Norwegian - first! Started the Norwegian and broader Scandinavian groups))
• Le Nguyen (Vietnamese - decades as City of Cleveland Asian Liaison)
• Lucy Torres (Puerto Rican - decades as City of Cleveland Hispanic Liaison)

The 2026 Class will be inducted at a dinner ceremony at Windows on the River on Tuesday April 21, 2026. Doors will open at 5:00 PM for cocktails (cash bar) and networking and the event will begin promptly at 6 PM. Russ Mitchell from WKYC-TV will be Master of Ceremonies and there will be other media coverage as well. Attendees will include politicians, civic leaders, ethnic community leaders, media and friends and families of the inductees.

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Sokol Night at the Races
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Bohemian National Hall
4939 Broadway Ave.

Children in the Fire Ukrainian Film
1 PM
Strosacker Auditorium - Case Western Reserve
2125 Adelbert Rd.

Join the Ukrainian Women's League of America - Branch 8 and Project Ukraine/CWRU for a free screening of Children in the Fire from Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky. This documentary follows eight Ukrainian children as they rebuild their lives through art, sports, and friendship. Witness their courage, share their stories, and help amplify the voices of a generation growing up under fire — yet refusing to lose its humanity.

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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

The Stars of Summer Concert
7 PM
Cleveland Museum of Art
Gartner Auditorium

An Evening Where Music Speaks — and So Do the Artists. A Concert–Conversation with Emilio Llinás & Halida Dinova. In 1968, George Szell personally invited a young violinist from Havana to join The Cleveland Orchestra. That musician — Emilio Llinás — would go on to serve the Orchestra for more than five decades. Born in Cuba to Spanish (Catalan) roots and formed within the Russian violin tradition, Llinás represents a rare artistic bridge between cultures and generations. His career places him in direct artistic dialogue with legendary figures including Claudio Abbado, Maurizio Pollini, Vladimir Ashkenazy, and Horacio Gutiérrez — not as distant icons, but as colleagues and friends. On May 6, he returns to the stage not in reflection, but in full artistic command.

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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