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Bastille Day French Movie
6:30 PM
Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque
11610 Euclid Ave.

Cinematheque Anniversary Screening New 4K Restoration ADIEU PHILIPPINE France/Italy, 1963, Jacques Rozier By John Ewing: "Forty years ago tonight, the Cinematheque showed its first movie. (It was Bertrand Tavernier's 1980 A Week's Vacation and it played in CWRU's Strosacker Auditorium.) We mark this anniversary (and Bastille Day) with another movie from France-a newly restored classic that's one of the key works of the French New Wave, never before screened at the Cinematheque. Shot in real locations with non-professional actors, Jacques Rozier's largely improvised comedy follows a young TV camera technician who has a fling with two Parisian women in Corsica during the summer before he leaves for military service in Algeria. Hailed as a masterpiece by fellow nouvelle vague filmmakers Erich Rohmer and Jacques Rivette, this long-out-of-release, neglected gem was also called 'the best French film of recent years' by Jean-Luc Godard before it debuted at the 1962 Cannes Film Festival." 111 min.

As a reminder, filmgoers can park for free in Lot 73 and in the Institute's annex lot, and should enter CIA via nearby Entrance C.

National Urban League Conference
Huntington Convention Center

Annual Captive Nations Commemoration Dinner
5:30 PM To 9:00 PM
Holy Spirit Party Center
5500 West 54th St., Parma

American Nationalities Movement Annual Captive Nations Commemoration Dinner. Honoring Toomas Tubalkain, Historian with the Estonian Community and The Cleveland Hungarian Museum on their Fortieth Anniversary. Questions: Email, jrperkcmc@aol.com, or call President Ralph Perk, Jr., 216-403-9897

St. Paul Greek Festival
4548 Wallings Rd.
North Royalton

4 PM - 10 PM Thursday. 11 AM - 11 PM Friday & Saturday. 11 AM - 7 PM Sunday. Join us for a great weekend of authentic Greek food, traditional entertainment, and much more!

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Louis Prima: A Life in Rhythm & Music
Italian American Museum of Cleveland
12111 Mayfield Road

Louis Prima (1910-1978), a multi-platinum hitmaker, was unapologetically Italian American during a time when such proud displays of ethnicity were frownd upon. The exhibition examines Prima's New Orleans background and inspirations, his rise to success, artisctic prowess, and his role in shaping New York and Las Vegas. Visitors will get to see Prima's prized trumpet, Grammy Award for "That Old Black Magic", and rare photographs and other archives.

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Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds

For over four decades, Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival has celebrated Irish heritage with great Irish bands, step dancers, children's activities, plays, food & exhibits.

FESTIVAL TIMES: Friday: 5:00pm to 11:00pm, Saturday: 1:00pm to 11:00pm, Sunday: 1:00pm to 10:00pm (Mass will be celebrated at 11:30am)

ADMISSION: Tickets are $20 per person, and are available for purchase online, as well as from ticket booths at both the Bagley and Eastland Road gates.

Polish Picnic
Noon - 10 PM
Polish American Cultural Center
6501 Lansing Ave, Cleveland

Get ready for a day filled with delicious homemade Polish cuisine, a cash bar featuring iimported Polish beers, and fantastic raffle baskets with a Polish theme. Enjoy live music by Tom Katrenich Orchestra and DJ Bryan Palacz from the "Polish Freight and Music Company" radio station. Families will love the Children's Activity Area, and don't forget our annual Picnic Raffle, where you could win $1,000, $250, or $100! Join us in celebrating Polish culture-wear your white and red, and we'll see you at the Polish Picnic 2025!

Golf in the Garden
10 AM - 3 PM
African American Cultural Garden
890 MLK Drive Cleveland

Get ready for a fun-filled day of short game golf, community, and friendly competition. "Golf for the Garden” is a co-ed contest where players of all levels will chip, pitch, and putt for cash prizes. Bring your wedge or borrow a chipping club on-site and let the games begin. Kids under 12 can enjoy free putting for fun, or join the putting competition to compete for prizes.

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BACC Passport Professionals
5:30 - 8 PM
Edgewater Beach House
7600 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway Cleveland

This casual, high-energy evening is the perfect chance to connect with fellow expats, international professionals, and members of the global business community right here in Cleveland. Whether you’re new to the U.S., recently relocated, or a seasoned professional with international ties, this is your space to share stories, spark ideas, and grow your network in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Hosted by the BACC, this event is completely free—so bring a friend and come enjoy great conversations, a vibrant crowd, and a fun evening at one of Cleveland’s favorite spots.

Serbian Festival

Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral
6306 Broadview Road, Parma

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Peruvian Picnic
1 - 6 PM
Pokrova Ukrainian Church
6812 Broadview Rd. Parma

The Peruvian Cultural Association of Northeast Ohio warmly invites you to our annual picnic on Saturday, July 20th! Join us for a festive afternoon filled with delicious Peruvian cuisine, lively music, and traditional dance.

Cleveland Obon Festival
12 - 3 PM
Unitarian Universalist Church of Cleveland
21600 Shaker Blvd

Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Indoors if raining. Yume Daiko will perform taiko drumming. Learn Japanese folk dances with the ShoJoJi Japanese Dancers. Northcoast Aikiko to demo and teach martial arts. Shiba Teriyaki and Dr Boba will satisfy tummies. Japanese items with Maneko Neko. and more! Sponsored by the Cleveland Japanese American Foundation, ShoJoJi Japanese Dancers, and Cleveland Japanese American Citizens League.

Celebrate 50 Years of the Jeff Pecon Orchestra
2 PM
SNPJ Farm
10946 Heath Road in Kirtland

Celebrate 50 years of polka gold with the Jeff Pecon Orchestra with an all-star salute. The Polka Classics lead the Pecon tribute with accordionist Eddie Rodick and guest artists, including Brian O'Boyle, bandleader Fred Kuhar, and Nashville's Joey Miskulin. Jeff Pecon, John Pecon and Ralph Delligatti continue the Cleveland-Style Polka legacy of the late Johnny Pecon. With Jeff on the accordion, John on the drums, and Ralph on bass, the Jeff Pecon Orchestra has proven to be one of the best-loved polka bands since the guys first got together in 1975.

The Polka Classics perform for dancing from 3 to 7. Dinners are served from 2:00 on, along with sandwiches, refreshments and specials on the menu. Admission is $8 for four hours of live music. Your hosts are the members and friends of the SNPJ Farm Board and the Cleveland Federation of Lodges of the Slovene National Benefit Society (SNPJ).

Piano Days 2025
Various

Celebrate piano in all its forms during our two-week festival featuring performances by the world’s top musicians, free pop-up concerts, and community enrichment programming. Piano Days has something for everyone! International highlights include:

• Utsav Lal: Known as The Raga Pianist, Utsav combines traditional Indian music with jazz and classical. The event will also feature a tabla player, Indian cuisine and an educational program.
• Mirabelle Kajenjeri: A classically-trained French pianist, Mirabelle will celebrate her family's Ukrainian and Burundian heritage with a selection of solo piano pieces.
• Kotaro Fukuma: An award-winning pianist returns to Cleveland to present a program of Japanese music and play a sound installation at the current CMA special exhibit.
• BLKBOK: Neoclassical pianist, BLKBOK combines rap and hiphop with classical piano at Dobama Theatre.

Classical Indian Pianist
6 PM
Gilmour Academy
34001 Cedar Rd, Gates Mills

Piano Days to Feature Classical Indian Pianist. A full night of Indian culture starts with an educational program at 6 PM, followed by a catered meal at 6:30 PM. Then, at 7:30 PM Utsav Lal takes the stage with a concert that combines jazz with traditional classical Indian music featuring tabla player Nitin Mitta.

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Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Festival
Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral
3352 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights

We invite you to join us to learn more about our community, the Orthodox Christian Faith, and Greek culture. Experience authentic Greek food, live Greek music, church tours, and performances by our Hellenic Dancers. Immerse yourself in the sites and sounds (and delicious smells) of an ancient culture with a deep history and beautiful traditions.

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Taste of St. Casimir
See below
St. Casimir Church
8223 Sowinski Ave. Cleveland

Come and enjoy a wide variety of the best homemade Polish food in Cleveland along with live entertainemnt, raffles, church tours, desserts and plenty of wonderful liquids to quence your thirst.

Saturday 3 - 9PM. Sunday 11:30 - 6PM

Czech Chicken or Duck Dinner
12:30 - 3:30 PM
DTJ Taborville
9850 North Blvd, Auburn Township

On Sunday July 27th, 2025, DTJ Taborville is having a Chicken or Duck Dinner. Cost is $ 17.00 for an adult dinner and $8.50 for a children's chicken dinner. A ½ duck dinner is $23.00 Dinner includes dumplings, sauerkraut, a homemade doughnut and coffee. Serving from 12:00 till 2:00. Dine in or take out. Music for your listening pleasure will be provided by Patty C and The Guys from 12:30 till 3:30. Reservation deadline is Friday July 24th. For reservations and more information about D.T.J. Events call (440) 543-8494

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. East Blvd. Across from the garden. Cars ticketed if parked on wrong side of street. 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.

Swiss National Day Celebration
5 - 8 PM
West Creek Reservation - Keystone Shelter
2277 W. Ridgewood Drive, Parma

Guests will enjoy a catered meal of Grilled Bratwurst, Italian Sausage, Hot Dogs (choose up to 2 meats) Warm German Potato Salad, Fresh Fruit , Dessert as well as Coffee, Beer, Wine, Water, Lemonade & So Drinks There will be music for listening, plenty of time to reunite with Swiss friends and make some new ones too! Feeling lucky? There will be a 50/50 raffle. Children's activities will include being invited to dance and parade! The gathering will include playing of the taped speech by the Swiss Bundesprasident and singing of Swiss and USA National Anthems.

We are excited to welcome the Cleveland Alphorn Society this year. This three-person group will entertain us after dinner. There will be a limited quantity of 2025 Pro Patria First of August pins for sale. Reservations are required to ensure enough food and beverages will be on hand. Deadline for reservations and payment is Monday, July 21, 2025. Payment secures your reservation. Late reservations cannot be accepted. Questions? You may call, text or email Annette: 440-212-5604 alJencson@gmaH.com

Finnish Band at Irish Club
7 PM
West Side Irish American Club
8559 Jennings Rd, Olmsted Twp.

There is a new band coming to town - Celtic Division. Everyone is welcome - no cover charge. Be one of the first in the Cleveland area to listen to this band originating from Finland featuring traditional Irish favorites along with the music of Drop Kick Murphy and Flogging Molly all performed with infectious energy. Start your evening with dinner in the pub serving from5:00pm To 7:00pm

Zabava! Slovenian Summer Festival
Slovenian National Home
6417 St. Clair Ave.

Zabava!—Cleveland's Slovenian summer festival—celebrates Slovenian culture with food, music, and fun for all ages, rain or shine. Enjoy favorites like cevapi, potica, and sausage from Raddell’s, which also sponsors the returning sausage eating contest. Dance to regional polka musicians during an open jam session and fan-favorite Anthony Culkar Band. Shop Slovenian crafts and treats, and cheer on the 16-team balinca (bocce) tournament. Festival details and team registration are on the website. Come party, Slovenian-style!

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Puerto Rican Parade and Festival
Metrohealth Main Campus
2500 Metrohealth Drive - Quad Park.

A parade celebration of Puerto Rican arts and culture has been observed by Cleveland's Puerto Ricans each summer since the late 60s. Its purpose has been to bring together the city's residents and to educate the community about the rich Puerto Rican culture.

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The Fest
Center for Pastoral Leadership
28700 Euclid Ave, Wickliffe

What is The FEST?! Our annual one-day event brings people together from all regions to enjoy an inspiring day of faith, family & fun! We have nationally known bands playing live—but it’s more than just a concert! The FEST is an experience. Joyful FEST volunteers guide you to our activities, crafts, inflatables, sponsor tents, and entertainment all over the FEST grounds. And of course, great food and drinks to enjoy while walking the beautiful grounds of the Center for Pastoral Leadership (CPL) in Wickliffe!

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Dragon Boat on the Cuyahoga
Merwin's Wharf
1772 Merwin Ave. Cleveland

Our friends at the Cleveland Dragon Boat Association will instruct us on the basics and drills. Here's your chance to experience the joy of paddling on the Cuyahoga River with a great group of friends and colleagues. Sign-up here if you’re interested - the cost will be about $15 - we’ll confirm details.

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FICA Golf Tournament
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course

Cleveland Japanese Picnic
10 AM - 6 PM
Summit County Metroparks
4955 Townsend Rd. Richfield

Miles for Meals
River Road Park
17535 Chagrin River Rd.

A 1-mile walk or a 5k run provides 1 meal for 1 child for 1 school year.

Saint Maron Church Summer Feast
7800 Brookside Rd. Independence

August 8th: 5-9 pm
August 9th: 12-10 pm
August 10th: 12-7 pm

Feast of the Assumption
Little Italy

The annual Little Italy Feast of the Assumption (referred to informally as The Feast) is a four-day Catholic street festival centered on Holy Rosary Church on Mayfield Road near its intersection with Murray Hill Road in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood.

Thursday, August 14 –6pm to 10:00pm
Friday, August 15 – 10am to 10:00pm
Saturday, August 16 –Noon to 11pm
Sunday, August 17 – Noon to 10pm

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India Independence Day
6 PM
India Cultural Garden
1190 MLK Drive

Anand Mela
11 AM - 5 PM
Independence Middle School
6111 Archwood Rd

German Sommer Oktoberfest
Donauschwaben’s German-American Cultural Center
7370 Columbia Road Olmsted Twp

India Independence Day
10 AM - 3 PM
Broadview Hts Amphitheater
9543 Broadview Rd.

Buckeye Rd. Nationality Reunion
11 AM - 6 PM
Hungarian Cultural Center of NE Ohio
12027 Abbot Rd. Hiram

One World Day
11 AM - 6 PM
Cleveland Cultural Gardens

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Indian Community at One World Day
11 AM - 6 PM
Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Sokol Sunday Gholash Dinner
1 - 2:30 PM
Bohemian Hall
4939 Broadway Ave. Cleveland

Reservations required by August 19. Call Vlad at 216-894-3591

25th Annual BACC-Ohio Ryder Cup
10 AM - 8 PM
Red Tail Golf Club
4400 Nagel Road, Avon

Join us for the highly anticipated 25th Annual British American Chamber of Commerce Ryder Cup on Monday, August 25, 2025! This iconic event goes beyond just golf—it celebrates the enduring bond between the United States and Great Britain, blending commerce, sport, and tradition in one unforgettable day. Inspired by the legendary Ryder Cup rivalry between the U.S. and Europe, our BACC Ryder Cup draws on nearly a century of rich history and competition.

Cleveland Oktoberfest 2025
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds

Prost to 20 Years! We’re back for the Cleveland Oktoberfest 2025 and we cannot handle the excitement! The 20th year will be filled with live music, amazing vendors like our official chef John Roberto, shopping, wiener dog races, Masskrugstemmen competitions, a plethora of drink options, and so much more!

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Cleveland Oktoberfest 2025
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds

Prost to 20 Years! We’re back for the Cleveland Oktoberfest 2025 and we cannot handle the excitement! The 20th year will be filled with live music, amazing vendors like our official chef John Roberto, shopping, wiener dog races, Masskrugstemmen competitions, a plethora of drink options, and so much more!

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India Festival USA
10 AM - 6 PM
Brecksville-Broadview Hts. High School
6380 Mill Rd.

¡Celebrando!
4 - 7 PM
Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center
2800 Archwood Ave.

Dive into ¡Celebrando!—our vibrant kickoff to Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month celebrations in Cleveland. As the oldest Latino cultural and arts center in Cleveland, we focus on the preservation and promotion of Latino culture, heritage, and art, to amplify the significance of local Latino youth and families. We manage to accomplish such through our diverse programming, fortifying our role as a guiding light for the discovery of Latino historical, cultural, visual, performing, and literary arts right here in Northeast Ohio.

Donauschwaben’s German-American Beer & Brats
5 - 10 PM
Donauschwaben’s German-American Cultural Center
7370 Columbia Road Olmsted Twp

Kirchweihfest mit Tag der Donauschwaben
12:30 - 1:30 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.

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.