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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 April 2
MONDAY April 6
WEDNESDAY April 8

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St. Andrew Eastern Orthodox Church Fish Fry
5 - 7 PM
16029 MaplePark Drive
Maple Heights

Romanian Fish Frys
5 - 8 PM
St Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
3256 Warren Road, Cleveland

Jim Craciun says these are the best!

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Akron Sakura Festival
1 - 7 PM
Downtown Akron - see below

Sakura means Cherry Blossom and you can see the 472 cherry blossom trees lining the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. It is along the Towpath in downtown Akron, including Locks 2 and 3, the Towpath Trailhead at Spaghetti Warehouse, the James R. Williams Tower in Ohio & Erie Canal Park, and The Mustill Store. The festival is free and open to all. Be sure to visit the MotivAsians Table when you are there.

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Dyngus Day Cleveland 2026
10 AM - 8 PM
Detroit 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!

Tartan Day Celtic Celebration
10 AM - 2 PM
Cleveland Public Library Main Library
525 Superior Ave., Cleveland

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Tartan Day Celebration
7 - 10 PM
Diamond Match Party Center
8 4th St NW, Barberton

Aye, it’s time to don the tartan— Ohio Scottish American Society Tartan Day is calling! Come celebrate Scotland’s rich heritage with a lively evening full of tradition, laughter, and guid company. Expect hearty food and fare, whisky tastings, music and entertainment, quizzes to test yer wit, and plenty of camaraderie—with storytelling and celebration woven through it all. Early Bird Pricing: $35 through March 20 | $40 after. Tickets are ready and waiting. We’d be fair chuffed to see you there.

City of Solon Spring Festival
1 - 4 PM
Solon Community Center
8 4th St NW, Barberton

Immerse yourself in the beats and rhythms from South Asia! Indulge your taste buds in an array of delectable dishes representing the rich tapestry of South Asian flavors. Learn about traditions, customs, and the history behind the celebrations that make our world and city so beautifully diverse. Let’s come together, learn from one another, and embrace the beauty of diversity!.

Deutscher Musik Verein Jägerfest
Doors open at 5 PM
German-American Cultural Center - Leanau Park
7370 Columbia Rd. Olmsted Township

Indoor Oktoberfest in the Spring. Not a concert but, a fun, festive event. Except for Covid, this has been an annual event since 1994.

Spring Polka Party
Doors open at 5 PM
St. Mary Magdalene Byzantine Catholic Church
5390 West 22Oth St. Fairview Park

Polish up your dancing shoes, bring your family and friends, and join us for a joyful evening of polka fun at St. Mary Magdalene Byzantine Catholic Church in Fairview Park. Dance the night away with live music from The Chardon Polka Band and The Denis Malnar Band! Enter the polka contest sponsored by the Cleveland Polka Association! Enjoy ethnic food, beer, beverages, and raffles throughout the evening! Presale tickets are available now! Purchase Tickets and More Information.

Bollywood musical performance
Doors open at 4:45 PM
Independence Middle School

From FICA in support of Ekal Vidyalaya. Join us for a delicious dinner and a wonderful Bollywood musical performance by 12 artists on April 18th at the Ekal musical fundraiser at Independence Middle School. Accomplished artists from India will mesmerize you. Buy your tickets today for this wonderful evening at the Ekal website

Ekal promotes basic education in remote, rural, and tribal areas of India through more than 80k single-teacher schools and has received the prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize and accolades from the Prime Minister of India. You may donate any amount you choose, either directly via the link above or by contacting a volunteer.

Slovenian Mixed Chorus Korotan
Doors open at 3 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall
15519 Holmes Avenue, Cleveland

The Slovenian Mixed Chorus Korotan presents its annual spring concert at St. Mary's Parish Hall 15519 Holmes Avenue, Cleveland 44110 on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Doors to the hall will open at 3:00 PM. The performance will begin at 3:30 PM. Admission is $15.00 for adults, but children in high school and younger are free of charge. Tickets can be purchased at the door, with table seating on a first come, first served basis. Standard refreshments will be available for purchase. Music for dancing after the show will be provided by John Gorshe and friends. All are cordially invited to attend.

Sokol Sunday Dinner
1 - 2:30
Bohemian National Hall
4939 Broadway Ave

Reservations needed by April 13th.

Cleveland International Hall of Fame
Doors open at 5 PM
Windows on the River

The 501(c)(3) non-profit Cleveland International Hall of Fame was established in 2010 to permanently recognize those individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to our multicultural city and region and to inspire a new generation of leaders. Each year about 100 worthy nominations of candidates are accepted and with input from previous inductees of the CIHF, the class is selected. The 2026 Class consists of:

• Andy Chakalis (Greek community - first Greek! Hellenic Preservation Society and Greek Cultural Garden)
• Aklilu Demessie (Ethiopian - Ethiopian Cultural Garden and community leader)
• Andy Fedynsky (Ukrainian - Ukrainian Museum and Archives Director )
• Catherine Jorgensen McCutcheon (Norwegian - first! Started the Norwegian and broader Scandinavian groups))
• Le Nguyen (Vietnamese - decades as City of Cleveland Asian Liaison)
• Lucy Torres (Puerto Rican - decades as City of Cleveland Hispanic Liaison)

The 2026 Class will be inducted at a dinner ceremony at Windows on the River on Tuesday April 21, 2026. Doors will open at 5:00 PM for cocktails (cash bar) and networking and the event will begin promptly at 6 PM. Russ Mitchell from WKYC-TV will be Master of Ceremonies and there will be other media coverage as well. Attendees will include politicians, civic leaders, ethnic community leaders, media and friends and families of the inductees.

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Gypsy Fantasy Co
7:30 PM
Slovenian National Home
6417 St Clair Ave.

Audiences are invited to experience an unforgettable evening of passionate, virtuosic music rooted in the Roma traditions of Eastern Europe. The spectacular Gypsy Fantasy Concert comes to Cleveland on Saturday evening, May2nd in a beautiful, historic setting. The concert features a collaboration between Cleveland's Harmonia and Pittsburgh-based Gypsy Stringz with special guest cimbalom-player Alex Udvary from Chicago. The lineup includes two prímás violinists, two cimbaloms, soulful vocals, as well as tamburica musicians and more. This will be an evening of Gypsy-style music from all over the Carpathian Basin: Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, and neighboring regions.

Polish Constitution Day
Parade at 2PM
5839 Ridge Rd. Parma

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Eastern European World Music Camp
Warner Concert Hall - Oberlin

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Liszt Concert in Hungarian Garden
6 PM
Hungarian Cultural Garden
East Bld. Upper Level

Each year the Hungarian Cultural Garden puts on a free performance for the community featuring the music of Franz Liszt and others. It is produced by Vera Holczer-Waroquet from the Aurora School of Music and features a Grand Piano.

More to come.

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.

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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