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Ethnic and Cultural Events

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Margaret W. Wong and Connie Chung
6 - 7:30 PM
Parma-Snow Branch
Cuyahoga County Library
2121 Snow Rd. Parma

Connie Chung, pioneer journalist and author, chats with Margaret W. Wong, Esq., prominent immigration rights attorney, about Chung’s New York Times bestseller, Connie: A Memoir. More information and register (required).

35th annual Polish Festival
St. Stanislaus Church
3649 East 65th Street Cleveland

Brazilians in Cleveland Annual Public Meeting
11 AM - 1 PM
Independence Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library
6361 Selig Drive, Independence

Meet us at the Brooklyn Branch of CCPL for an update of 2025, to hear what's to come in 2026, to network, and to participate in an open Q&A forum with the board of this non-profit

Italian Language Classes
6:00-7:15p
Italian American Museum of Cleveland
mayfield Rd between Presti's and Maxi's.

Basic Italian Conversation - Level I
Wednesdays - Oct 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12
Class time: 6:00-7:15p
$115 Members / $125 Non-Members

Basic Italian Conversation - Level III
Tuesdays - Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, Nov 11
Class time 6:00-7:15p
$115 Members / $125 Non-Members

Explore Italy Classes
Explore an Italian region or city while savoring its traditional food and wine. $30/per class. Class time is 10:30a-12:30p. You may register for all classes or select individual classes you would like to attend.
Oct 4 - Rome, Lazio
Oct 18 - The region of Abruzzo
Nov 4 - The region of Molise
Cost$30 per class.

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Asian Catholic Community Annual Gathering
12 - 3 PM
St. Clarence Church
30106 Lorain Road, North Olmsted

Please plan to join the Asian Catholic Community on Sunday, 5 October 2025 for the Annual Asian Gathering. The liturgy will be held at St. Clarence Church, 30106 Lorain Road, North Olmsted at 12:00 noon. Fr. Bao Nguyen from L.A. will be the presider and homilist. The cultural and ethnic diversity of the Asian Catholic communities assembled at the Mass will be reflected throughout the celebration. Members of the various Asian communities will come together with their own traditions, dressed in colorful ethnic clothes: shimmering saris, kimonos, karawangs, hanboks, barongs, and ao dai. Hymns will be sung by the choirs in various Asian languages: Tagalog (Filipino), Korean, Vietnamese and Hindi (Indian). The readings and the prayers of the faithful will also be said in various Asian languages.

Following the liturgy there will be traditional Asian foods for all in the St. Clarence pavilion. This is a free event. All are welcome to attend this special worship experience and enjoy the delightfully diverse cuisine. For more information, visit the website: dioceseofcleveland.org/Asianmass

German Day Cleveland
12:30 -5 PM
German Central
7863 York Rd. Parma

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed October 6 as German-American Day to celebrate and honor the 300th anniversary of German immigration to and culture in the United States. Each year, VIVA Bavaria proudly hosts German Day Cleveland to celebrate the occasion.

German Day is our community's celebration of German-American Day, a national holiday honoring German American heritage. It's not Oktoberfest, but a day dedicated to recognizing traditions, culture, and the many contributions of German Americans.

Our German Day celebration takes place at the historic German Central Organization, built in 1923 as a gathering place for German immigrants in Cleveland. As their own history explains, the German Central served as a hub not only for German immigrants but for other ethnic groups as well. Hosting German Day here carries on that tradition of community, culture, and connection. Our program highlights the richness and variety of German heritage. Guests enjoy the music of the Deutsche Musik Verein, lively performances from six traditional German dance groups representing Transylvanian Saxon, Donauschwaben, and Bavarian traditions. The beautiful voices of the combined German choirs which include the Gottscheer Sängerchor, STV Bavaria Sängergruppe, Heights Männerchor, and Heights Damenchor rise to fill the hall. Together, these performances create a joyful celebration of culture and tradition that truly brings German Day to life. More Information

Opening Ceremony for Italian American Heritage Month
6 - 8 PM
Cleveland City Hall Rotunda

Free and open to the public, Italian buffet dinner compliments of Italian Sons & Daughters of America. 2025 Honorees are:
Arts & Culture - Anthony J. Constantine, CPA
Corporate - Joseph Sidari, Sidari's Foods/Greco & Sons
Small Business - Matteo Silvaggio, Little Italy Wines
Individual - Phil Bova
Public Servant - Mayor Matthew J. Castelli, Middleburg Heights

Leif Erikson Day Celebration
11:30 AM
Music Box
West Bank of Flats

Yes, we will still celebrate although not at Shooters this year since they have not yet opened. We have secured the Music Box (just 2 doors down from Shooters). They are being very accommodating and giving us a luncheon menu to order from and individual checks. We will meet at the bust of Leif Erikson at 11:30 AM for the traditional Akvavit skål. It is a short walk from Leif's bust (by Shooters) to Music Box for lunch at noon.

RSVP to Minna Mortensen by Wednesday Oct 1st at minna98@juno.com/440 532 9421.

Cleveland Latina's Day
10 AM - 2 PM

Presented by Cleveland Latina's Day Planning Team. Join us for our first Latina's Day, a celebration for all Latinas ages 9 and up! Enjoy interactive workshops, inspiring speakers, cultural activities, learning about women's rights & history, and plenty of fun designed to empower, educate, all while connecting in our feminine energy. WHERE: In the city of Cleveland; exact location will be shared with registered attendees closer to the date. No need to bring anything-just your energy, curiosity, and excitement to celebrate together! Questions? Reach out to Evelyn Rivera at Latinohsneo@gmail.com

Hungarian Gulyas Cookoff
11 AM - 6 PM
Hungarian Cultural Center of NEOhio
12027 Abbott Rd. Hiram

Columbus Day Parade
Mass at 10:00a.m. - Parade kicks off at Noon
Little Italy - Mayfield Rd.

Slovakia, Treasures in the Heart of Europe
6:30 PM
Sokol Greater Cleveland/Bohemian Hall
4939 Broadway Avenue

Cleveland-Bratislava Sister Cities Presents: Slovakia, Treasures in the Heart of Europe. Produced & Narrated by History Channel's Pat Uskert.

Meeting Program: Come along with the History Channel's host Pat Uskert and Slovak guide Mila Kissova on a stunning journey across Slovakia from Bratislava to the High Tatra Mountains, exploring Slovakia's history, culture and breathtaking landscape. Pat & Mila will take us on a tour of Bratislava, the Rusyn churches and Andy Warhol Museum in eastern Slovakia, the medieval tour of Bardejov, Spis Castle, the Slovensky Raj, the Banska Stiavnica World Heritage site, the Velka Tatry mountains, and more. An open discussion of attendee's own experiences visiting these sites will take place after the video presentation. For more information about the meeting or Cleveland-Bratislava Sister Cities and its programs, please call 203-500-4371. Free. All are welcome!

Chopin Institute Season Opening Recital Featuring Jiana Peng
7 PM
St. Martin's Episcopal Church
6295 Chagrin River Rd, Chagrin Falls

Join us for the season-opening concert with award-winning pianist Jiana Peng—an evening that journeys from the intimate poetry of Chopin to the dazzling brilliance of Ravel. Chopin’s luminous Nocturne in D-flat major and kaleidoscopic Preludes reveal his gift for capturing fleeting emotions in miniature, while the Scherzo No. 2 expands into drama of symphonic scale. The program culminates in Ravel’s La Valse—a glittering yet haunting vision of the waltz, where elegance spirals into a whirlwind of sound. Together, these works trace a path from reflection to radiance, from whispered dreams to a dance of overwhelming power.

More info and tickets (pay what you can)

Songs of Poland Featuring Malgorzata Trojanowska
4 PM
Harkness Chapel at Case Western Reserve University
11200 Bellflower Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

Join us for a special afternoon concert featuring the American debut of Polish soprano Malgorzata Trojanowska with pianists Konrad Binienda and Jiana Peng. Celebrated for her luminous voice and distinctive interpretations of Polish repertoire, Trojanowska brings to life the songs of Chopin, Paderewski, and Szymanowski—works rarely heard on American stages. From Chopin’s colorful miniatures to Paderewski’s heartfelt melodies, and Szymanowski’s mystical modernism steeped in folk traditions, this program offers a rare opportunity to experience the diversity and richness of Polish art song, presented in the intimate and historic settings of Harkness Chapel at the heart of University Circle.

More info and tickets

Kirchweihfest mit Tag der Donauschwaben
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Donauschwaben’s German-American Cultural Center
7370 Columbia Road Olmsted Twp

Annusal Czech Holiday Fair
10 AM - 3 PM
Bohemian National Hall
4939 Broadway Ave

Mary Jo McCarthy says, "Come on out and spend the day at Sokol Greater Cleveland! There's going to be food, beverages, bakery, jewelry, ornaments, glassware and more. We have more vendors than ever and live music all day - the very talented Anthony Culkar. Not to mention a marionette show for the kids! Beer, frozen Czech food, 2 dining areas, cash bar, and much much more! It's never too early to start your Christmas shopping! And maybe even win some cash!"

MotivAsians’ Annual Gala
6 - 9 PM
John Carroll University

Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at MotivAsians’ annual gala and fundraising event. It’s an event like no other celebrating Asian cuisine and culture.

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

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.

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

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

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.