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ARTS CLIENT ARTWORK DISPLAY PROGRAM: The Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board is now accepting applications for our 2026 Client Artwork Display Program. This inspiring initiative showcases client art, highlights our provider agencies, recognizes the benefits of art therapy and celebrates recovery. It is open to Cuyahoga County residents receiving mental health…

ACTIVISM ACT UP CLEVELAND, a diverse, non-partisan group of individuals united in anger and committed to direct action to end the AIDS crisis, holds regular meetings at the LGBT Community Center (6705 Detroit Ave). This month, they will meet on Thursday, November 6 and Thursday, November 20, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. BILINGUAL IMMIGRATION…

ACTIVISM CLEVELAND AIR QUALITY COALITION fights to improve air quality for all Clevelanders, and we are asking the community to join us in encouraging Cleveland City Council to pass an improved Air Code that recognizes that many small pollution sources add up over time, devastating community health. Visit cleairquality.org to learn more. END THE SALE…

ACTIVISM MARCH FOR ACCESS: Join Clevelanders for Public Transit (CPT) and the Northeast Ohio Coalition of Disability Organizations as we march for accessible and inclusive public transit on Saturday, September 20 at 11 am at Public Square.This will honor and build on the Cleveland Bus Protests of 1985 that lead to RTA buses becoming wheelchair…

ARTS COMMUNITY CULTURE NIGHT: This free, public evening from Art House Inc. (3119 Denison Ave.) invites the community to hear from local creatives in various disciplines and learn about their work. This month, the speaker is photographer Anastasia Pantsios, known for her music photography, which was displayed at BAYarts this Spring. She’ll also share her…

ARTS BLAAACK ARTS SHOWCASE: Experience a vibrant celebration of Black arts and culture at the 4th Annual Blaack Arts Showcase on Saturday, July 19 from noon to 6 pm at 725 Johnson Ct., in the Warehouse District downtown. In addition to a visual art exhibition, this free showcase will include panel discussions, performances, meditation, an…

ARTS GET GRAPHIC! COMICS DISCUSSION: Join us on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at Bookhouse Brewing (1526 W 25 St.) for this free book club focused on comics and graphic novels. This month, we will meet on Thursday, June 5 to discuss Year of the Rabbit by Tian Veasna, which tells…

ARTS ART HOUSE URBAN BRIGHT ANNUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION will be held at Art House, 3119 Denison Avenue, on May 2nd with an Ice Cream Social from 4-5:30 p.m. and an Opening Reception from 6-8p.m. ART HOUSE COMMUNITY CULTURE NIGHT featuring artists Michelle Smith and Ray McNiece will be held on May 15 from 7-8:30 p.m.…

ARTS CREATIVE AGING CERAMICS WORKSHOP: Teaching artist Mark Yasenchak will lead a free 10-week Creative Aging Ceramics workshop series Tuesdays from 10 am to 11:30 am starting April 8 at the Eastman Branch of the Cleveland Public Library (11602 Lorain Ave). Activities will include handbuilding, tile-making, storytelling through clay, and mastering the art of glazing.…

ARTS FREE KIDS AND FAMILY ART CLASSES: Join Art House Inc. staff and fellow community members for free art classes at Michael Zone Rec. Center (6301 Lorain Ave.) Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm until March 14. It is part of Art House’s Cultural Exploration Through Art seriesand is an opportunity to…