Cleveland and Northeast Ohio
Ethnic and Cultural Events

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

Experience a special exhibition from EPIC: The Irish Emigration Museumexamining the journey of Irish immigrants and their influence on the growth and development of the United States. Presented as part of the Cleveland Irish American 250celebration, this exhibit offers a unique look at the connections between Ireland and America through history, culture, and community. Admission is free and open to all. Exhibit Opens at 6PM. Toast to America at 8PM. Free Admission. Join us for an engaging evening of discovery, reflection, and celebration.

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.

Sokol Cleveland America 250
5 PM
Bohemian National Hall
4939 Broadway Ave.
Paul Burik says, "The idea is we will have a picnic at the hall, DJ music free, food for purchase, Some games, "History quiz" for fun and education whwre they pass out questions at 6pm, answers at 7pm and the big event at 8pm when they place 50 US flags at the electronic sign for the 4th of July next day. This is a community event, part of our community outreach; despite being ethnic we are American!"

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

Ballet on the Lake with Cleveland Ballet
7:30 - 9 PM
North Coast Yard
515 Erieside Ave.

Celebrate summer with a free outdoor performance set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Erie and Cleveland's vibrant waterfront. Arrive early and enjoy the lakeside setting at North Coast Yard – plus food trucks, venue bar, and concessions. The FREE performance includes a full program featuring?Dance of the Toreadors?from?Don Quixote,? Picnic? set to Tchaikovsky’s?Dances for Piano and Violin, and the evening culminates with excerpts from Swan Lake.

Guests are encouraged to make reservations and arrive early. Limited seating will be available, but feel free to bring your own seats.

81st Annual Cleveland Obon Festival
Noon - 3 PM
Unitarian Universalist Church of Cleveland
21600 Shaker Blvd. Shaker Hts.

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
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.

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

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