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(Plain Press February 2024) ARTS BORDERLIGHT THEATRE FESTIVAL is now accepting applications for its upcoming 2024 event (which will run from July 24 to July 27, in and around Playhouse Square). Established and emerging companies in theater, dance, circus, immersive experiences, puppetry, street theater, spoken word, stand-up comedy and more are encouraged to visit borderlightcle.org/apply…

(Plain Press January 2024) ARTS AFTER-SCHOOL THEATRE PROGRAM: RISE! is a free after-school program for students aged 7-15. Beginning in January, students will audition, rehearse, and perform Disney’s Frozen Jr. in our new Black Box Theatre. All programming takes place at Near West Theatre (6702 Detroit Ave.). The program runs Mondays thru Thursdays, from 4…

ARTS FREE CONCERT: Roman Rudnystky, professor emeritus of Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music, returns to perform on Saturday, December 2, at 2 pm on the third floor of the Main Branch of the Cleveland Public Library (325 Superior Ave. NE) WALKABOUT TREMONT: “Light up your holidays” with this free, arts-focused event around Tremont,…

ARTS DAY OF THE DEAD:  The Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival will take place in Cleveland’s Detroit Shoreway neighborhood on Saturday November 4. Día de Muertos is a cultural tradition in Mexico and many Latin American countries to honor deceased loved ones. The event is free and family friendly and begins at…

ARTS THE ARCHIVE: Rebecca Louise Law’s installation, The Archive, is on view in Brett Hall in Cleveland Public Library’s Main Building downtown. This immersive artwork is comprised of 500,000 individually sewn and suspended dried flowers. The exhibit is free and viewable by all any time the library is open. ST. PAUL’S STREET STUDIO: September 30,…

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS MERRICK HOUSE FREE YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM for Cleveland residents, Monday thru Friday from 2:30-5:30 pm. at 1050 Starkweather Avenue in the Tremont neighborhood for students ages 6-17.  Program offers homework assistance, snacks, arts and crafts, field trips, fitness activities and service projects. Some programs offered are Youth Leadership Council, Junior Achievement Curriculum, Ambassador…

ARTS ARTS IN AUGUST in Tremont’s Lincoln Park from August 5 to 25th. All performances are free and family friendly. Bring a chair or blanket. The events are: Cleveland Public Theatre’s Student Theatre Enrichment Program, Saturday, August 5 at 7 p.m.: Cleveland Shakesphere Festival presents Measure for Measure, Sunday, August 6th at 4 p.m.; Reflections…

ARTS STATION HOPE: Station Hope is a free event and will take place on Saturday, May 27, beginning at 7:00 p.m. on the grounds of St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 2600 Church Avenue, The event is open to all ages and will feature pieces inspired by Jesse Owens, Toni Morrison, a legendary Cleveland jazz club, a…

ARTS ART HOUSE OPEN EVENTS FRIDAY, May 5th at 3119 Denison Avenue: Students, teachers and the community are invited. Ice Cream Social 4-5 p.m. Opening reception: 6-8 p.m. ST. PAUL’S STREET STUDIO: Missing a chance to play music in person? Join us to share music and poetry/spoken word in a peaceful atmosphere of respect. You…

ARTS ART HOUSE’S NEXT FAMILY OPEN STUDIO will be on Saturday, April 17 from 1-3 p.m.This a free, family-friendly workshop occurs on the third Saturday of every month (unless there is a holiday). Children of all ages are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Be sure to read our policies page before you…