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Switzerland vs Canada Watch Party
2:30 PM - Game at 3PM
Saucy Brew Works - The Loft
2490 Detroit Ave.

Get involved in the World Cup Soccer fun! You don't have to be Swiss or Canadian.

International Chambers Passport Professionals
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Edgewater Beach House
7600 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

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 is currently working with other international chambers of commerce for International Passport Professionals. Join us for a lively, casual evening designed for expats, international professionals, and anyone connected to the global business community in Cleveland! Whether you’re new to the U.S., recently relocated, or a seasoned international professional, this is the perfect opportunity to exchange stories, spark ideas, and expand your network in a relaxed, welcoming setting. The best part? It’s completely free! Bring a friend and enjoy great conversations, a dynamic crowd, and a fun evening at one of Cleveland’s favorite hangouts.

Ireland and the Making of America
6 PM
West Side Irish American Club
8559 Jennings Road
Olmsted Township

Cleveland Irish America 250 is proud to announce two events in the Cleveland area that will recognize the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America On Friday June 26 from 6pm - 10pm and Saturday June 27 1pm-6pm at the West Side Irish American Club 8559 Jennings Rd. Olmsted Township, Ohio, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Ladies Ancient Order of the Hibernians and the Cleveland GAA along with the members of the West Side Irish American Club will be hosting the Display Ireland and the Making of Ireland. On Saturday in the Club's Pub, there will be a toast to the USA at 5pm. On Thursday July 2, the Irish American Club East Side will be hosting the Display Ireland and the Making of Ireland at the Irish American Club East Side 22770 Lakeshore Blvd. Euclid, Ohio. Doors open at 6pm. Toast to America at 8pm.

Julia de Burgos Big Read Block Party
6 - 8 PM
Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center
2800 Archwood Ave

After a year of exploring the themes of belonging, identity, and community through The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, we're coming together for an afternoon filled with art, music, culture, and fun! The Block Party will also mark the opening of Perteneces Aquí | You Belong Here exhibition, featuring artwork from 8 selected artist: Sebastian Chironi, Andrea Perez Cervantes, Ynes Arocho, Maria Armijo, Nathalie Bermudez Pineda, John Carreon, Higo Gabarron, and Two Guardians Studios.

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.

Purchase advanced tickets

Parma Run-Walk for Pierogies
7:30 AM
Cuyahoga Community College’s western campus
11000 Pleasant Valley Rd.

Lace up your running or walking shoes for the 15th Parma Run-Walk for Pierogies, sponsored by Perla Pierogies, University Hospital’s Parma Medical Center, and Cuyahoga Community College coming up on Saturday, June 27 at 7:30 am at Cuyahoga Community College’s western campus. Participants may either run or walk the 5k (3.1 miles) or walk the one-mile course. Pre-registration is only $35 ($20 for ages 11 and under) and may be completed online at runsignup.com/Race/OH/Parma/runwalkforpierogies. Day of event registration is $40. Questions can be sent to event director Sean Patrick Brennan at pierogie5k@gmail.com.

The Run-Walk takes place on the beautiful CCC-West campus, which makes for a very flat course. Those who place in the top three spots in several age groups win a signature pierogie necklace award. The first 600 registered are guaranteed to receive a famous Parma Run-Walk for Pierogies t-shirt. When you have completed the event, David and Daniel Serban from Parma’s own Perla’s Pierogies will generously provide participants with freshly prepared pierogies, as well as a coupon for a half-dozen pierogies when you visit their store at 5380 State Road.

Register online

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.

Community Health Fair
10 AM - 5 PM
Vadtal Dham Cleveland
575 Richmond Rd. Richmond Hts.

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

Estonian Vöidupüha/Jaanipäev celebration
2 PM
Estonian Cultural Garden on MLK

Visit the Estonian Cultural Garden for the annual Vöidupüha/Jaanipäev celebration. The special keynote speaker is Mr. Karl Altau, the Managing Director of the Joint Baltic American National Committee.

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.

Tickets and more info

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.

More Info

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.

Free Flamenco Dance Summer Classes for Kids and Teens
6 - 8 PM
Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center
2800 Archwood Ave

FREE Flamenco Dance Summer Classes for Kids and Teens. Ready to stomp, clap, and move to something new? Our flamenco youth classes are back and invite kids and teens to explore rhythm, movement, and self expression through this vibrant dance form, guided by Alice Lawhorn of Abrepaso Flamenco. Students will have the opportunity to perform at ¡Celebrando! this summer.

DATES: TUESDAYS from June 30th - September 8th. Final performance at ¡Celebrando! the weekend of September 12th. TIMES: Kid's Flamenco (ages 5-11): 6:30-7:20 PM and Teen's Flamenco (ages 12-18): 7:30-8:20 PM. Register at juliadeburgos.org/calendar or call (216) 894-5664 to learn more.

Ireland and the Making of America
6 PM
Irish American Club East Side
22770 Lakeshore Blvd. Euclid

Cleveland Irish America 250 is proud to announce two events in the Cleveland area that will recognize the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America On Friday June 26 from 6pm - 10pm and Saturday June 27 1pm-6pm at the West Side Irish American Club 8559 Jennings Rd. Olmsted Township, Ohio, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Ladies Ancient Order of the Hibernians and the Cleveland GAA along with the members of the West Side Irish American Club will be hosting the Display Ireland and the Making of Ireland. On Saturday in the Club's Pub, there will be a toast to the USA at 5pm. On Thursday July 2, the Irish American Club East Side will be hosting the Display Ireland and the Making of Ireland at the Irish American Club East Side 22770 Lakeshore Blvd. Euclid, Ohio. Doors open at 6pm. Toast to America at 8pm.

Quintet of the Americas
7:30 PM
LatinUs Theater at the Pivot Center for Art, Dance and Expression
2937 West 25th Street

The Ohio Colombian Foundation is excited to invite you to a special evening celebrating the rich musical traditions of Latin America! Join us for Quintet of the Americas, an internationally acclaimed ensemble presenting a vibrant program featuring contemporary Latin American composers and traditional folk-inspired music. Whether you're a lover of classical music, Latin American culture, or simply looking for an inspiring evening in Cleveland, this event is not to be missed. Admission is FREE, but seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your tickets in advance.

BorderLight 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

Hungarian Actress at BorderLight International Festival
Playhouse Square

On July 9 and 10 at the Borderlight Fringe Festival, Eszter Bálint will have a play about being a Hungarian immigrant in NYC in the 1980' and 1990's. This is the very same Ester Bálint who was the lead actor in Jim Jarmuch's 1985 film "Stranger Than Paradise". The play is "I Hate Memory". More Information

Bastille Day Celebration
2 - 4 PM
Dunham Tavern
6709 Euclid Avenue

he event is a fundraiser for the French Cultural Garden, so a portion of your ticket will be a donation to the Garden. We also hope to have a small silent auction. This should be a great opportunity to spend time with each other as friends of France and to get to know one of Cleveland's oldest sites; Dunham Tavern Museum & Gardens (6709 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland). Admission will include a glass of wine, light faire by Chef Bob Sferra of Sophie La Gourmande and by “The Cheese Doctor” Kandice Marchant of Marchant Manor Cheese. Additional wine is available.

Register and Tickets

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

Cleveland Polka Association Picnic
Gate opens at 2
St. Sava's Picnic Grove
2300 W. Ridgewood Drive Parma

Live polka music by Frankie Liszka & Blue Magic from PA. The gate opens at 2:00pm with music and dancing from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Please NO byob, NO coolers. Beverages will be available for purchase Happy Hour style and food by the St. Bartholomew Athletic Department will also be available. Snacks are welcome. Donation is $20.00 and anyone 18 and under is free. For more information please call Anna at (330) 461-1772. The public is welcome, so come and enjoy the summer weather “CPA” style!

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.

More Info.

American Nationalities Movement
5:30 - 8:30 PM>,r>Bohemian National Hall
4939 Broadway

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.

PereuFest Cleveland 2026
1 - 6 PM
Pokrova Pavilion
6812 Broadview Rd. Parma

Celebrate Perú's Independence Day with the Peruvian Cultural Association, PERUCAN-OH, at a fun-filled, family-friendly outdoor festival on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Pokrova Pavilion, Parma, Ohio. Enjoy authentic Peruvian food, live music, dance performances, a dance workshop, the popular Sapo tournament, raffles, artisan and vendor booths, and activities for the whole family. Advance Tickets: $5 Adults (through July 25) via Venmo/Paypal. Event Day: $10 Adults. Kids 12 & Under: FREE

For vendor and sponsorship opportunities, contact perucan.oh.info@gmail.com. Visit www.perucan-oh.org.

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.

More Info.

Ukrainian Documentary
1:30 PM
Parma-Snow Library
2121 Snow Rd. Parma

The Ukrainian National Women's League of America- Branch 8 is sponsoring a screening of an acclaimed documentary on the impact of the invasion on the lives of Ukrainian children. 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.

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

Save the date for a special ceremony in the Gardens!

Feast of the Assumption
Centered at Holy Rosary Church at Mayfield Road at Murray Hill Road

Save the date! More information.

Dominican Cultural Festival
Noon - 9 PM
Estabrook Recreation Center
4125 Fulton Road

Club Dominicano de Cleveland and the Cleveland Dominican community will host the Dominican Cultural Festival on Saturday, Aug. 16, from noon until 9 p.m. There will be activities for children, baile folklórico, food, art, bachata orchestras, merengue, salsa, live reggaeton and other activities to celebrate Dominican culture.

India Independence Day
10 AM - 3 PM
9543 Broadview Rd.
Braodview Hts.

Parma Ukrainian Village Parade

Save the Date.

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

More info and tickets

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

Stars of Summer
Cleveland Cultural Gardens

17th Annual IFUSA
10 AM - 6 PM
Independence High School
6345 Selig Drive, Independence

Polish Sunday
Noon
Sorrowful Mother Shrine
4106 State Rte 269
Bellevue OH

Cultural Gardens Gala
Save the Date