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Lunar New Year Concert
Noon
Cleveland Institute of Music Mixon Hall
11021 East Blvd. Cleveland

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with an afternoon of vibrant music and cultural connection. This special concert features performances by CIM faculty and Academy students, welcoming in a new year filled with luck, renewal, and joy. Festive refreshments inspired by traditional flavors will be available for guests to enjoy.

Tickets may be reserved online . For group reservations or additional assistance, please contact the CIM Box Office at boxoffice@cim.edu or 216.795.3211.

Solon Lunar New Year Event
12 - 4 PM
3500 Portz Parkway, Solon

Japanese American programs
Lakewood Public Library
15425 Detroit Avenue Lakewood

The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation, a Smithsonian affiliate, works to preserve what remains of the World War II Japanese American confinement site in Park County, Wyoming and to tell the stories of the more than 14,000 people unjustly incarcerated at the site. Dr. Aura Sunada Newlin, the Executive Director of the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation, and Michael Chikuzen Gould, an internationally acclaimed musician and grand master of the shakuhachi, a Japanese flute, will be conducting a residency at the Library exploring the history of Japanese American wartime experiences and celebrating Japanese arts and culture.

2 PM - Engaging Children and Families: Shakuhachi Music Performance and Presentation. Presented by Michael Chikuzen Gould

6 PM. The World War II Imprisonment of Japanese Americans: Heart Mountain and Beyond. Presented by Dr. Aura Sunada Newlin

Music Concert: Shakuhachi. Presented by Michael Chikuzen Gould, Grand Master of Shakuhachi. Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Hibernians celebrate St Brigid and St Patrick
Mass at 4:30
West Side Irish American Club
8559 Jennings Rd, Olmsted Twp

77th India Republic Day
6 PM
Lotus Banquet Hall
5106 Great Northern Shopping Center.

The FICA team is excited to host 1st event of 2026. Please join us for an unforgettable 77th Republic Day Celebration filled with national pride and unity. On this auspicious occasion of Republic Day, we invite you to join us in our patriotic gathering. Join hands and raise the flag of patriotism as we celebrate India's remarkable Republic Day. Enjoy the evening with cultural performance, professional dance, and live DJ, and applaud the FICA Award winners of 2026.

Link to Purchase Tickets.

Concord Casimir Day

While many call this Groundhog's Day, NE Ohio's own pierogi-eating cat, Concord Casimir, will give his forecast which has been much more accurate than the critter in Pennsylvania.

John Niedzialek rescued an abandoned kitten on the footsteps of St. Casimir Polish Church on Cleveland's east side at what many are now calling "Cleveland's Miraculous Polish Church" after it reopened on July 15, 2012. He named it Concord Casimir (as opposed to the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil) and each year since John dons a top hat and has a pierogi ceremony to see what the cat predicts.

Black History Month Flag Raising
12 - 2 PM
Cleveland City Hall Rotunda

Saint Maron Feast Celebration
Doors open 6:30 PM
La Villa Banquet Center
11500 brookpark Rd. Cleveland

International Holocaust Remembrance Day Event
7 PM
27501 Fairmount Boulevard
Inside B'nai Jeshurun Congregation

Severe weather forced the postponement of the January 27 event till February 10. Countering Holocaust Distortion and Denial. Join Kol Israel Foundation on International Holocaust Remembrance Day for an introduction to Holocaust distortion and denial. Learn the difference between the two, how to recognize them in daily life and on social media platforms, and what to do when confronted with these forms of hate. The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's 12-minute film, Holocaust Distortion: A Growing Threat, will be shown followed by a panel discussion.

Free but registration is required.

CAMEO Meeting
6 PM
Seven Hills Community Center
7325 Summit View Drive

Fat Thursday – Polish Paczki Party
4 PM
Polish American Cultural Center
6501 Lansing Avenue

Celebrate Tlusty Czwartek the original Polish way! Skip the wait for Cleveland’s Paczki Day and join us for an evening of authentic Polish flavors, music, and fun.

Admission: FREE. Bring your friends, your appetite, and your love for Polish culture!

George Voinovich and the Work of Government" Exhibit Opening & Panel Discussion
6 PM
Slovenian Museum and Archives
6407 St Clair Ave., Cleveland

Together We Can Do It! George Voinovich and the Work of Government. This exhibition explores the legendary political career of George Voinovich. A native Clevelander, Voinovich (1936-2016) was proud of his working-class Slovenian and Serbian roots, which influenced his passion for public service, belief in government, and outlook on the world. As Cleveland's mayor-and then Ohio's governor and US senator-he embraced the potential of collaboration, efficiency, expertise, and global community, and wasn't afraid to make independent, sometimes difficult choices. These qualities, which were remarkable in his own political moment, offer a powerful example in ours.

This project is a collaboration between the Slovenian Museum & Archives and The Ohio University, with potential loans from the Cleveland Public Library, the George V. Voinovich Collection at the Ohio University, and the Western Reserve Historical Society.

6:00–7:00pm: Exhibition preview (at Slovenian Museum & Archives) and welcome reception (at Slovenian National Home)
7:00–7:45pm: Panel discussion (at Slovenian National Home)
7:45–9:00pm: Exhibition viewing (at Slovenian Museum & Archives) and socializing (at Slovenian National Home)

2026 Cleveland Kurentovanje
10 AM - 5:30 PM
Slovenian National Home
6417 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland

Cleveland Kurentovanje (koo-rehn-toh-VAHN-yeh), a Slovenian-infused Mardi Gras carnival, celebrates its 14th year on Saturday, February 14, with a grand parade and festival. The celebration centers on the iconic Kurenti—ancient, mythological figures believed to banish winter and usher in spring with their mystical powers. This free event features live music across three stages, authentic Slovenian food and beverages, and an expansive Children’s Village offering free crafts and engaging activities for the youngest festival-goers.

The Tavern on the Corner
2 PM
Cleveland Hungarian Museum
The Galleria, Lower Level

Tom Kaschalk has a lot of stories to tell! JOIN US for a memorable afternoon as he takes us back in time through the Hungarian neighborhoods, to its taverns and pubs --- from one of the earliest documented taverns,The Takacs Salloon on Woodland Avenue, to the renowned establishment, The Gyspy Cellar, which famed violinist Joska Rabb opened on Buckeye Road in 1955 and which had a star-studded clientele; and to many others, like the Settlers Tavern and Mike Boros Café, which are among those fondly remembered as part of the family history of many in Cleveland's Hungarian community.

Registration not required. Open to the public - all are welcome. Suggested donation: $10 for adults, $5 for students

International Prize Winners at Valentine's Day Concert
4 PM
Church of the Western Reserve
30500 Fairmount Blvd, Pepper Pike

This Valentine’s Day, Musical Upcoming Stars in the Classics (M.U.S.i.C.) invites audiences to experience "Love Is in the Air," a captivating and romantic concert that brings the passion, intimacy, and emotional depth of chamber music to life. Featuring extraordinary young musicians from top conservatories, this thoughtfully curated program highlights the enduring power of love as expressed through the works of some of the most celebrated composers in the classical canon. This year’s program boasts an impressive roster of international prize winners, accomplished soloists, and rising chamber musicians from Europe, Asia, and the Americas

General Admission: $35 | Students: $15 | Patrons: $60. Purchase tickets online. For more details, call Jodi Kanter at 216-702-7047 or e-mail stars@intheclassics.org

Lunar New Year Celebration
Asia Plaza
East 30th and Payne

Save the Dates. Details to Follow. Year of the Horse.

More info

Polka Hall of Fame Sweetheart Ball
2 - 6 PM
Willoughby Eagles Hall
37299 Euclid Ave. Willoughby

Waltz away your winter blues with an afternoon of dancing and romancing as the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame presents the annual Sweetheart Ball, featuring the music of Frank Moravcik and his orchestra at the Willoughby Eagles Hall in Willoughby, Ohio, Sunday, February 15, 2026. Swing your sugar to four hours of the finest polkas, waltzes and pop tunes in a ballroom setting from 2:00 to 6:00. Frank will put you in the mood with his melodies, plus button box stylings with Linda Hochevar. Sandwiches, beverages and treats are available. Your Hall of Fame hostess Sharon Staiduhar has surprises in store for lucky couples. You may even go home a winner. For table reservations, call (440) 679-1420. Advance ticket, $12 through the Polka Hall of Fame, 605 East 222nd Street, Euclid, Ohio, next to Euclid City Hall. Open Wednesday and Saturday from 9:00 to 2:00. $15 at the door. 18 and under free. Order by phone, (216) 261-3263. On-line at PolkaShop@aol.com.

German Fasching - Mardi Gras
Doors open 5 PM
Donauschwaben German Cultural Center
7370 Columbia Rd. Olmsted Twp.

Rotary International Service Award - David Gilbert
11:30 AM
Windows on the River.

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).

Sokol Fish Fry
5 - 7:30 PM
Bohemian National Hall
4939 Broadway Ave, Cleveland

Estonian Independence Day
2 PM
Der Braumeister
13046 Lorain Ave., Cleveland

Please join with the Cleveland Area Estonians to commemorate the 108th anniversary of Estonia's Declaration of Independence. Der Braumeister Restaurant will once again host and cater this event. Dinner cost will be $30/person. RSVP to 440-539-8611, toomast1910@gmail.com, of facebook message

Cleveland Polka Association & United States Polka Association Unity Dance
Doors open at Noon. Music at 1.
Holiday Inn Rockside
6001 Rockside Road Independence

Music 1:00 to 5:00 pm by The Burgh Boys from PA. Donation $15, 18 years and under are Free. For more information: (330) 461-1772 Anna, (216) 299-0934 Cindy

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

Sokol Fish Fry
5 - 7:30 PM
Bohemian National Hall
4939 Broadway Ave, Cleveland

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

Save the Date for the 5th annual Greatest Irish Weekend of all time - the GOAT.

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.

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.

More information

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

Italian Heritage Night at the Charge
7 PM
Cleveland Public Hall

Dyngus Day Cleveland 2026
10 AM - 8 PM
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!

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

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