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Ethnic and Cultural Events

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Global Cleveland Welcoming Week
Various

From job fairs and cultural showcases to trivia nights and volunteer projects, it’s a week to connect, celebrate, and highlight the people who make Northeast Ohio stronger.

Monday, September 15 - Global Trivia Night

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Music Box Supper Club

Join teams from across the region for a fun and friendly trivia competition highlighting global cultures, geography and shared history.

Tuesday, September 16 - Special Naturalization Ceremony for Constitution Day

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - St. Martin de Porres High School

Celebrate new citizens as they take the oath of citizenship in a moving and memorable ceremony.

Thursday, September 18 - From Neighborhoods to Nations: The Power of Sub-National Diplomacy

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Cleveland Public Library - Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium

Explore how cities, counties and states play a powerful role in advancing global collaboration, economic opportunity and international engagement.

Friday, September 19 - Annual Global Cleveland Volunteer Day

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Multiple Locations

Give back through service projects that connect longtime residents and newcomers while strengthening our neighborhoods.

See the Schedule

Cleveland Italian Film Festival
All Films Thursdays at 7:30 pm
Cedar Lee Theater & Atlas Cinemas Great Lakes

Tickets and more info

BACC Passport Professionals
5:30 - 8PM
Hofbräuhaus Cleveland
1550 Chester Ave.

Join us for our next Passport Professionals Meet-Up on Thursday, September 18 at Hofbräuhaus 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.

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

Cleveland Armenian Festival
St Gregory of Narek
678 Richmond Rd. Richmond Hts

Dozynki - Harvest Festival
1 - 6 PM
Polish American Cultural Center
6501 Lansing Ave. Cleveland

We cordially invite you to the Polish American Cultural Center for this year's distinguished event, featuring musical performances by John Gora from Canada. Our esteemed culinary team will be preparing authentic Polish cuisine on-site. Guests are welcome to explore the Polish museum or enjoy a leisurely walk through our Polish Heritage Garden.

Rocky River Multicultural Festival
1 - 5 PM
Rocky River Public Library
1600 Hampton Rd. Rocky River

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
12 - 4 PM
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

FREE event that brings together an inspiring group of performers and community organizations from Northeast Ohio to commemorate the richness of Hispanic culture and highlight Latin and Hispanic music, dance, and art. DJ Fuse 1 will be the MC and will spin vinyl throughout the event.

Free with RSVP here

French films from the 1920s
3 PM
Cleveland Museum of Art
Gartner Auditorium

Part of the Cleveland Silent Film Festival's upcoming 2025 festival - A Cinematic Time Machine: Double Bill of René Clair’s Surreal Visions. Two avant-garde masterpieces by visionary filmmaker René Clair, brought thrillingly to life with live music performed by Philip Carli and Eric Charnofsky. First, drift through a dreamlike Paris suspended in time in Paris Qui Dort (1925), Clair’s poetic sci-fi comedy, accompanied by the vibrant compilation score first heard at the film’s Parisian premiere. Then, lose yourself in the surreal spectacle of Entr’acte (1924), Clair’s riotous Dadaist short, performed with a piano four-hands version of Erik Satie’s playful, groundbreaking score just as it was originally experienced.

These two landmark films echo the spirit of experimentation and aesthetic innovation that defined the Art Deco movement and continue to inspire a century later. Don’t miss this mesmerizing afternoon that combines cinema, music, and design in a celebration of timeless modernity. The event is preceded by a panel discussion—moderated by pianist Eric Charnofsky (Cleveland, OH)—on silent film music by some of the best local and regional practitioners of the art: Philip Carli (Rochester, NY), Rodney Sauer (Louisville, CO), David Blazer (Cleveland, OH), and Donnie Rankin (Ravenna, OH).

More info and reserve ticket

Brazilians in Cleveland Picnic
1 - 4 PM
Meadows Picnic Area (Brecksville Reservation)

More information

Slovenian Cultural Garden 30th
12 - 3 PM
820 East Blvd.

Sokol Greater Cleveland Dinner and Show
1 PM
Bohemian Hall
4939 Broadview

Come for the dinner and stay for the show!

Egyptian Festival
Sts. Peter & George Coptic Orthodox Church
25800 Hilliard Blvd. Westlake

More information

Annual Irish Famine Mass
5 PM
Irish Famine Memorial
Flats East Bank - across from Flat Iron Cafe

AsiaTown Mid-Autumn Festival
12 - 4 PM
Asia Town Center
3820 Superior Ave.

The unveiling of 5 outdoor sculptures by local artists - Jordan Wong and his collaborators will be part of the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations transforming AsiaTown. The outdoor community space will featuring these new permanent installations made possible through the City of Cleveland’s Transformative Arts Fund Projects

Colombian Cultural Garden Fundraiser
5 - 10 PM
Highland Hts Community Center
5827 Highland Rd.

Run for Sewa 5K Run/Walk
9 AM
Weiss Field, 33401 Webber Rd, Avon Lake

Join us for the Cleveland Chapter's 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, Sept. 28th! All proceeds support the ASPIRE Tutoring program, which provides quality after school tutoring to boost graduation rates at our partner high schools in Cleveland. Since 2021, our dedicated tutors have provided over 1500 hours of teaching. The first 150 registrants also receive a free t-shirt! Please encourage you to have your friends and family join. Light refreshments, snacks, and beverages will be provided to runners! Register here.

Kol Israel Foundation's 64th Annual Fall Memorial
11 AM
Zion Memorial Park
5461 Northfield Road, Bedford Heights.

Kol Israel Foundation's 64th Annual Fall Memorial, which honors and remembers the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, will take place on Sunday, September 28, at 11 a.m. The commemoration, which is co-sponsored by Jewish Federation of Cleveland, is held yearly on the Sunday between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust National Memorial, located inside Zion Memorial Park, 5461 Northfield Road, Bedford Heights. Parking is available directly across the street from the cemetery.

Joseph Turkaly - The Life of a Sculptor
2 - 4 PM
Croatian Heritage Museum
34900 Lakeshore Blvd.

Are you a fan of the Immigrant Mother statue in the Croatian Cultural Garden? That's only one of the amazing works created by Joseph Turkaly. Get your book signed, learn about the artist, and the process of putting this monograph together. Copies available for purchase at a special price of $80.00.

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

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

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

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.