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Puerto Rican Artist
Parma-Powers Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library
6996 Powers Blvd, Parma

The work of premier Cleveland artist, Hector Vega, will be on display at the Parma-Powers Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library from October 1 through November 30, 2025. Vega is well-known for his work designing guitars for Cleveland’s Guitarmania project, which displays vibrant and eclectic guitar sculptures throughout the city. He is also known for his cityscape collages for local communities like Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, Lakewood, and Ohio City, as well as his prominent outdoor sculpture installations throughout Cleveland’s UH and MetroHealth Hospital campuses. Vega’s work is recognizable by its bold and daring use of colors and geometric patterns, which he says are intended to pay homage to his roots in the colorful and picturesque Gurabo, Puerto Rico.

Dan Hanson talks about the Cultural Gardens
Doors open 6:15 PM
Irish American Club East Side
22770 Lakeshore Blvd. Euclid

CAMEO Meeting
6:30 PM
Seven Hills Community Center
7325 Summit View

Global Cleveland Annual Meeting
11 AM - 1:30 PM
The Aviator
20920 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland

Global Cleveland’s Annual Meeting is our signature luncheon celebrating the people and partnerships that strengthen our region. Each year, we gather community leaders, partners, and neighbors to reflect on the progress we’ve made together and to share our vision for the year ahead.

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Ohio's Underground Railroad
6 PM
Tri-C East Auditorium
4250 Richmond Rd Highland Hts

Film maker, Simone Barros has been documenting Joan Southgate and stories of Ohio's Underground Railroad for many years. On November 13 she will debut her most recent version of her film which is a work in progress. Barros has been inspired by Joan's epic walk following one of the many routes taken by freedom seekers from the southern Ohio border to Canada. She walked over 500 miles. That was over 20 years ago when Joan was only in her early 70's. Now 96, Joan has continued to inspire us to learn more about this fascinating and important time in our nation's and Ohio's history.

The Cozad Bates House in University Circle is the only remaining pre-Civil War home in the area and is now partially preserved as an Underground Railroad History Center. Restore Cleveland Hope, founded by Joan Southgate, offers free tours there each Saturday from Noon-4pm.

Holodomor Event
2 - 3:30 PM
County Library-Parma Snow Branch
2121 Snow Rd. Parma

A powerful and eye-opening program that connects the past to the present. As the world watches Ukraine fight for its survival, we look back to a haunting chapter too often forgotten: the Holodomor, the man-made famine of 1932-33 that claimed millions of lives. Screening of "Black Raven," a gripping short documentary that brings to life the quiet defiance of those who resisted Soviet terror. Presented by Branch 8 of the Ukrainian Women's League of America unwla.branch8@gmail.com

MotivAsians’ Annual Gala
6 - 9 PM
John Carroll University

Enjoy Asian Cuisine and Celebrate Our Rich Heritage. The banquet dinner will be served family style and include epicurean specialties featuring, Chinese, Indian, Nepalese, Filipino, Vietnamese, and Japanese selections. The evening performances will be crowd pleasers! Try-It activities and exhibits include origami, rangoli, plus Chinese calligraphy and bush painting. Be sure to check out the silent auction gift baskets and treasures; you'll find theater tickets, sports tickets, zoo admission passes. The lucky winner of the 50/50 Raffle will be announced before the final program presentation.

There's still time to save 30% on tickets, the early bird discount has been extended to Tue. Nov. 4th.

More details and tickets information is available here. Purchase by Oct. 31, 2025 to get a 15% discount - full pricing takes effect Nov. 1st.

Duo Noire - African-American classical guitarists
7:30 PM
Maltz Performing Arts Center
1855 Ansel Rd.

Duo Noire is a “virtuosic pair” (I Care if You Listen) of the pioneering African-American classical guitarists Thomas Flippin and Christopher Mallett. Focusing on contemporary music, their concerts offer “profoundly enjoyable” genre-bending repertoire with “spectacular precision” (St. Louis Post- Dispatch). Recent highlights for the Duo include giving the world premiere of GRAMMY-nominee Nathalie Joachim’s new work for Duo Noire; filming a premiere recording at Severance Hall with members of The Cleveland Orchestra; and receiving a standing ovation at the Guitar Foundation of America Convention.

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Rabbis Silver: Celebrating the Legacy
2 - 4 PM
Congregation Mishkan Or
26000 Shaker Boulevard, Beachwood

Happy Hour with Brazilians in Cleveland
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Batuqui Cleveland
12624 Larchmere Blvd

Join us to experience the NEW Batuqui Cleveland with appetizers provided by our organization. If you plan to join, please bring a donation for St. Herman's: boxed shelf-stable milk, plastic jars of peanut butter or jelly, instant coffee packets, creamer/sugar packets, instant oatmeal packets, or cups of ramen.

14th Annual Lebanon Day
6 - 9 PM
Cleveland City Hall Rotunda

Obras en Evolucíon (Works in Evolution)
7:30 PM
Gordon Square Theatre

Teatro Público de Cleveland presents a workshop series of new scripts and scenes written by local Latino artists. Experience work-in-progress plays as actors and directors make bold choices with scripts in hand! A bilingual evening with plays in English and Spanish.

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2025 Beaujolais Nouveau
6 - 9 PM
Edwins
12383 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights

Annual fundraiser for the French Cultural Garden and celebrate the global release of the 2025 Beaujolais Nouveau wine.

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St. Mary Fall Festival 2025
11:30 AM - 6 PM
St. Mary Slovenian Church
15519 Holmes Ave. Cleveland

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Christkindlmarkt
6 - 7 PM
Donauschwaben’s German-American Cultural Center
7370 Columbia Road Olmsted Twp

Annual International Chambers Christmas Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

This is your chance to mingle with Ohio’s top local and international business leaders, influential civic figures, and key government representatives. Get ready for a day of dynamic connections, festive vibes, and exciting possibilities. Save the date.

French Community Night at Rocket Arena
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

oin the French Community for an exciting night of CAVS basketball! Each ticket includes early entry and a special French co-branded CAVS jersey. Each person who purchases a ticket through our website will receive a speciallly-produced Cleveland Cavaliers basketball jersey in the colors of the French flag and a chance to be one of 35 people who will hold the large American flag used at the opening of the game. Please purchase tickets by November 12 so that we can make sure we have produced enough jerseys for the event.

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Estonian Christmas Party- Joulupuu
1 PM
Faith Lutheran Church
8125 Mentor Ave. Mentor

JÕULU Kirik ja Pidu 2025 - CHRISTMAS Service and Party 2025. After the church service (conducted in Estonian) we will go to the church hall, next door for traditional Estonian Christmas dinner. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for youth and children under 6 are free. Santa will arrive after the meal. Please RSVP to Toomas Tubalkain by December 1st, so we can have the right number of tables set up and enough food for the party. If you can bring anything to share on the buffet, (deserts, salads, breads, sauerkraut, cranberry sauce, etc) let me know and it will lessen our cooking duties. (Head chef: Anne Holda, with Paula Tubalkain assisting). Toomas - tel. 440-539-8611 or email: toomast1910@gmail.com

Free Latin Jazz Intensive
9 AM - 8:30 PM
Breen Center for the Performing Arts
2008 West 30th St. Cleveland

Krampusfest
6 - 11 PM
Donauschwaben’s German-American Cultural Center
7370 Columbia Road Olmsted Twp

Celebration of Goodness
11:30 AM
Landerhaven
6111 Landerhaven Drive

Polka for Christmas
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Home Family Club
6450 Pearl Road Parma Hts

Music 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm by Jody Maddie’s UpTown Sound with Koledy. Donation $15.00, those 18 yrs. and under are Free! Santa Is Coming ~ be ready for some surprises!!! Casual attire, wear a Christmas sweater……it doesn’t have to be an “Ugly” one! Bring your favorite Christmas cookie to share. Food & Beverage will be available for purchase, Please NO b.y.o.b. For more information: (330) 461-1772

Weihnachtsfeier (German Christmas Party)
2 - 4 PM
Donauschwaben’s German-American Cultural Center
7370 Columbia Road Olmsted Twp

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.

An Irish Celebration comes to Severance Music Center
7 PM
Severance Music Center

Martin Hayes and the Common Ground Ensemble will perform on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Severance Music Center, the latest concert from Severance Music Center Presents. An Irish Celebration brings the soul of traditional Irish music to Severance, honoring Ireland’s musical roots while embracing its global influence. Curated by Martin Hayes and his Common Ground Ensemble, the concert features a dynamic lineup of artists performing in an unbroken, immersive program designed to enchant audiences and highlight the cultural connections between Ireland and the United States. Through this performance, Hayes shares the depth, resilience, and joy of Irish folk music, creating a timeless blend of music, storytelling, and dance. It’s a true celebration of the arts, Irish heritage, and the enduring power of cultural exchange.

Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival

Save the Date for the 49th year!