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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).

Dominican Republic Independence
6 - 8 PM
Centro Villas 25
3140 W 25th St, Cleveland

Various artistic and cultural expressions including:

Artistic performances by the club’s children
Live participation by a professional violinist and singer
Folkloric dances
Presentations on the preservation of our traditions among the new generations
A historical overview of the events of February 27, 1844.

All of this is organized with the purpose of paying a worthy tribute to Dominican culture and Dominican homeland.

Al Bait Al Iraqi Iftar Dinner
6 - 10 PM
Dar Al Yeman Restaurant
4005 W 117th St, Cleveland

Al Bait Al Iraqi in Cleveland is excited to host their first ticketed Iftar dinner on Saturday, Feb. 28th, from 6-10 PM at Dar Al Yeman Restaurant - the restaurant is reserved for our guests only. For just $40 per person, enjoy an authentic Arabic buffet with main dishes, soup, appetizers, and a homemade dessert table donated by our friends in the community. Raffle baskets, Ramadan photo backdrop, Local vendors. More info soon.

Commemoration of the 1848/49 Hungarian Revolution
3:15 PM
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Shrine
9016 Buckeye Rd.

The United Hungarian Societies cordially invite you to the annual Commemoration of the 1848/49 Revolution, which will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Shrine, starting at 3:15 P.M. Join us in as we pay tribute in the gathering hall of the earliest ethnic parish established for Hungarians in the United States. We will welcome distinguished guest and keynote speaker Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary. The program will be conducted mainly in Hungarian. Secure (free) parking is available on the premises. Admission is complimentary and there will be coffee and pastries served immediately following the commemoration.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Film
3 PM
St. Clarence Church
30106 Lorain Rd.
North Olmsted

Triumph of the Heart film about St. Maximilian Kolbe. The producer of the film is a young Italian American who was greatly moved by this Polish Martyr from WW II who gave his life to save another man at the Auschwitz Death Camp. Free showing.

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

Save the Date for the 5th annual Greatest Irish Weekend of all time - the GOAT.

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

Fish, shrimp, pierogies and more. Cash bar.

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.

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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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!

Eastern European World Music Camp
Warner Concert Hall - Oberlin

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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.

Purchase advanced tickets

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