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Upcoming events October 3 Hessler Street Fair, noon to 7 p.m. (one block north of the Euclid and Mayfield/Ford intersection in the heart of the University Circle neighborhood). Come and enjoy music, fine art, food, lemonade, knowledge and inspiration. Featuring Hello!3D, The JiMiller Band, Charlie Mosbrook and Friends, HooDoo BBQ, Country Honk, Austin Walkin Cane,…

Upcoming events September 3 – Fulton Road Community Meeting: Hosted by Ward 14 Councilwoman Jasmin Santana and One Hope NEO, this community meeting is an opportunity for Ward 14 residents to hear neighborhood updates, connect with the council office, and share the challenges and concerns that continue to affect their community. Thursday, September 3, 6…

Upcoming events Puerto Rican Parade postponed The annual Puerto Rican Parade of Greater Cleveland, which usually occurs the first week of August on Cleveland’s near west side, will not take place this year as the Hispanic Police Officers Association of Cleveland (HPOA), which has helped organize the event since 2018, seeks another group to take…

ARTS BORDERLIGHT THEATRE FESTIVAL returns to the Playhouse Square District in downtown Cleveland for four full days of live theatre and entertainment, from Wednesday, July 8 to Saturday, July 11. Some performances and activities are free and open to the public. Visit borderlightcle.org/2026-festival for a full list of dates and times. CITY STAGES is a…

ADVOCACY BILINGUAL IMMIGRATION AND WAGE THEFT CLINIC: Join the Northeast Ohio Worker Center and the Young Latino Network for a free legal clinic for workers and immigrants in our community, in Spanish and English. Clinics are held monthly, either virtually or in person. Attorneys will be available to answer your questions about immigration and worker’s…

ARTS CUYAHOGA ARTS AND CULTURE GRANTS: Interested in 2027 Project Support funding from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture (CAC)? Join us for an informative workshop to learn more about CAC, our Project Support grant, and the upcoming application process and requirements – either virtually, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 3 pm-4 pm, or in person at…

ARTS GET GRAPHIC! COMICS DISCUSSION (NEW LOCATION): Join us on the first Thursday of each month at 6 pm at our new meetup spot, Forest City Brewery (2135 Forest City Brewery), for this free book club focused on comics and graphic novels. This year, we’re highlighting works by Ohio natives. Our next two meetings will…

ARTS DANCE CLASSES FOR KIDS: Ready to dance? Join us for free dance classes at various branches of the Cleveland Public Library. “Ballet Basics” is a six-week, intro dance class intended for toddlers (ages 3 – 6) and their parents or guardians, running Mondays, March 2 – April 13 (except March 23), 11 am –…

ARTS BLACK ART HISTORY TOURS: Celebrate Black History Month with guided tours highlighting Black artists at the Cleveland Museum of Art (11150 East Boulevard). The museum celebrates Black History Month in February and all year round. The tours will be every Sunday in February, from 3 pm to 4 pm. The tours are free, but…

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS HOMEWORK HELP AT THE LIBRARY: All K-12 students can receive free help with their homework at select branches of the Cleveland Public Library, including the Fulton Branch (3545 Fulton Rd., 216-623-6969), the South Branch (3096 Scranton Rd., 216-623-7060), and the West Park Branch (3805 W 157 St, 216-623-7102). The help is available 4pm-5:30pm,…