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Bailes Folklóricos de México workshops

AlmaVision: Cultura y Más (AVCYM), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and cultural organization, is proud to announce a new season of programming, workshops, and community-focused initiatives for 2026. The organization remains dedicated to creating culturally inclusive spaces that celebrate Mexican and Indigenous culture while advancing social justice and community rebuilding. These weekly workshops will celebrate rhythm, color, and community through traditional music and dance, offering participants the opportunity to learn fundamental folk dance steps, explore cultural traditions, and strengthen intergenerational connections in a warm and welcoming environment.

Polish Gorzkie Zale and Benediction Service
6 PM
St. Columba Cathedral
154 W Wood Street, Youngstown

For generations, Gorzkie Zale was a cornerstone of Lent at Polish-founded parishes worldwide, including St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish on Youngstown’s South Side. Following the closing of those churches, this meaningful service was unavailable locally until PolishYoungstown revived it in cooperation with St. Columba Cathedral. The 45-minute bilingual (Polish & English) service offers Scripture-based reflections, traditional Lenten hymns, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. It represents not only a spiritual observance, but also the preservation of a significant part of Youngstown’s Polish Catholic heritage.

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

The 5th annual Greatest Irish Weekend of all time - the GOAT.

Rachmaninoff and the Tsar
Allen Theatre
Playhouse Square

Hershey Felder returns to Cleveland in his newest hit, starring as the virtuoso pianist and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. Having safely left Russia during the 1917 revolution, Rachmaninoff now ensconced in Beverly Hills, shares his memory of a long-ago encounter with Russia’s last Tsar, portrayed by British-Italian actor Jonathan Silvestri. Rachmaninoff and the Tsar features the most beloved compositions by this last great representative of Russian romanticism, including Prelude in C# minor and the 2nd Piano Concerto. It promises to be another dramatic musical journey in the Hershey Felder style that audiences all over the world have come to adore.

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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).

Romanian Fish Frys
5 - 8 PM
St Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
3256 Warren Road, Cleveland

Jim Craciun says these are the best!

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

Fish, shrimp, pierogies and more. Cash bar.

Hungarian Lecture
2 PM
Cleveland Hungarian Museum
The Galleria, Lower Level

The Exhibit, "The Artistry and Spiritual Imagery of László Csomortáni Gál," opens with a presentation by Mr. Loránd Csibi. Mr. Csibi will share insights into the artist’s works, his unique approach to art and symbolism, and his life, which is fiercely based in his Erdély (Transylvanian) roots. László Csomortáni Gál, will join Mr. Csibi in the Museum via Zoom, from Erdély, Transylvania – a remarkable opportunity to meet the artist in his home environment, the source of his artistic inspiration!

Greater Cleveland Chinese Chamber of Commerce Gala
Doors Open at 5:30 PM
Cleveland Public Library MLK Branch
10601 Euclid Ave.

Join us in celebrating the Lunar New Year at a special gala that also marks the 10th Anniversary of Greater Cleveland Chinese Chamber of Commerce (G4C), a milestone event honoring a decade of growth, innovation, and community impact. This special evening will bring together G4C members, partners, and supporters to reflect on our achievements, celebrate our collective successes, and look ahead to the next chapter of inspiring initiatives. Guests will enjoy a night of networking, entertainment, and recognition of the outstanding contributions that have shaped G4C’s journey over the past ten years. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a truly memorable celebration and share in the excitement of G4C’s continued vision and mission.

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Vietnamese guitarist An Tran in Concert
7:30 PM
Maltz Performing Arts Center
1855 Ansel Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

A Vietnamese guitarist based in the United States, Tran’s work reflects a long-standing desire to serve as a bridge between cultures and traditions. From his debut recording to his most recent projects, he has focused on bringing Vietnamese music into contemporary classical contexts while collaborating closely with living composers from around the world. These collaborations have often resulted in works written specifically for him, inspired by people and places central to his life and shaped with an understanding of his technical range and expressive voice. This program features composers and music from Vietnam and is also notable that it is made up of all living composers. This will be his Cleveland debut.

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Polish High Tea
12:30 PM
Polish American Cultural Center
6501 Lansing Ave.

Cleveland-Bratislava Sister Cities Presents the Movie Bardejov
6:30 PM
Parma Snow Library
2121 Snow Road, Parma

Based on a true story, the 2024 American film Bardejov tells the story of how Rafuel Lowy, a successful wine-maker and community leader, and a group of Bardejov citizens worked together to prevent the Young Hlinka Guards - Slovakian Nazi Collaborators- from transporting, under false pretenses, the city's young Jewish women to Auschwitz.

For more information about the meeting or Cleveland-Bratislava Sister Cities and its programs, please call 203-500-4371. Mmeeting begins at 6:30pm with a brief overview of plans for future events and other Slovak cultural news, followed by the program. Free. All are welcome!

Lithuania's Independence Restoration Day
6 PM
Cleveland City Hall Rotunda
601 Lakeside Ave.

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.

Harp & Guinness Night
7 PM
Irish American Club East Side
22770 Lakeshore Blvd, Euclid

Secret Survivor: A Daughter's Discovery of Her Father's Holocaust Past
7 PM
B'Nai Jeshurun
27501 Fairmount, Pepper Pike

Imagine believing you know your father's name and birthplace only to learn he was hiding key biographical information from you, your sibling, and even your mother. That is what happened to Apollo's Fire founder and artistic director, Jeannette Sorrell, on the eve of her Carnegie Hall debut.

Sorrell will share the story of how a DNA test revealed her father was Jewish and a survivor of the Auschwitz-Birkenau and Buchenwald concentration camps when Kol Israel Foundation (KIF) hosts the GRAMMY®-winning conductor at Secret Survivor: A Daughter's Discovery of Her Father's Holocaust Past.

The program is free, but registration is required by emailing the names of everyone in your reservation to info@kifcle.org or visit Kol Israel Foundation - Resilience, Remembrance and Holocaust Education.

St. Patrick's Day Kick Off
5 - 10 PM
Summer Place,
12900 Lake Ave. Lakewood

Join us at Summer Place CLE for a special Irish music celebration on the eve of St. Patrick's Day, kicking off with a meaningful tribute and a night of incredible music, all for a great cause. We will proudly honor Gerry Quinn with the Icon of Audio Award, celebrating his lasting impact and contributions. Live Irish Music Performances featuring three beloved local acts performing traditional Irish music: Flannagan & Reilly, Shields & McHale, The Samantha McNaMara Family Trio, and Seanie Vaughan.

All profits from the event will be donated to our partner, Awakening Angels. $25 per ticket - gets you in the door for the full evening of celebration and music. Irish food options along with a full bar will be available throughout the night for purchase. An unforgettable night of music, honor, culture, and community awaits in partnership with Cleveland Right to Life.

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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.

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St. Patrick's Day at IACES
See Below

The day begins with St. Patrick’s Day Mass at Ss. Robert and William Church, starting at 10 AM. After the Parade, enjoy St. Patrick’s Day at the Club from 3–7 PM, featuring live music by Nick McGill, followed by Custy & MacNamara from 6–10 PM. Food will be available for purchase. Admission: Members: FREE and Guests: $10

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!

Polish Constitution Day
Parade at 2PM
5839 Ridge Rd. Parma

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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