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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!.

Yom HaShoah v'Hagvurah - Holocaust Remembrance
Doors open at 6 PM
Congregation Mishkan Or
26000 Shaker Blvd. Beachwood

Polish American Priests' Assoc National Convention
See below

The Polish American Priests' Association National Convention will be in Cleveland from April 13 - 17. Big event is the closing Mass at St. Stans at 5PM on Thursday the 16th followed by the Fr. Leopold Moczygemba Award Banquet (named after the founder of the 1st Polish settlement in the USA in Panna Maria, Texas) where our organization's highest honor is being bestowed upon one of our own - Fr. Jerzy Kusy

Chopin Concert
7 PM
St. Martin's Episcopal, Chagrin Falls
6295 Chagrin River Rd, Chagrin Falls

Join us for a powerful piano recital program of Fryderyk Chopin exploring themes of shadow and triumph. Award-winning pianist Konrad Binienda juxtaposes the composer's darkest and most searching works ––the tragic Polonaise in F-sharp Minor, the brooding Nocturne in C Minor, the turbulent Ballade No. 4 in F Minor — with the cathartic grandeur of the “Heroic” Polonaise, tracing the full arc from introspection and struggle to ultimate victory in one of Chopin’s most powerful programs. Admission: Pay What You Can. Tickets available both online and at the door.

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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.

Tartan Day in the Scottish Garden
11 AM - 1 PM
Scottish Cultural Garden
East Blvd.

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.

Reschedule Dyngus Day at the Ballpark
First Pitch 6:10 PM
Progressive Field

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.

Cleveland Women's Orchestra
3:30 PM
Severance Music Center

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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Dia del Nino
12 - 3 PM
The Pivot Center
2937 West 25th St.

Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center Latin Social Dance students will be performing at Dia del Nino, taking place at the Pivot Center, on April 25th. Come on out and support the dance students!

Sokol Night at the Races
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Bohemian National Hall
4939 Broadway Ave.

Children in the Fire Ukrainian Film
1 PM
Strosacker Auditorium - Case Western Reserve
2125 Adelbert Rd.

Join the Ukrainian Women's League of America - Branch 8 and Project Ukraine/CWRU for a free screening of Children in the Fire from Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky. This documentary follows eight Ukrainian children as they rebuild their lives through art, sports, and friendship. Witness their courage, share their stories, and help amplify the voices of a generation growing up under fire — yet refusing to lose its humanity.

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Feria de Cleveland
2 - 5 PM
Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center
2800 Archwood Ave

Every year, our community partner Abrepaso Flamenco puts on a magical celebration emulating the spirit of Spain’s Andalucía spring fairs. This celebration falls on April 26th, from 2-5 PM, and takes place at Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center (2800 Archwood Ave). We invite you and your family to come join in the festivities. This event is free for everyone and food is served pot-luck style!

Doing business with India
4 - 6:30 PM
Ariel International Center
1163 East 40th Street

The Consulate Generale of India, New YorkIndia Ohio Chamber of Commerce andFederation of Indian Community Associations (FICA) invite you to explore and learn about the latestOpportunities for Doing Business between India and Ohio. Keynote Speaker - Consul General of India, New York Honorable Ambassador Binaya S. Pradhan.

It is a free event, but registration is required

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Irish Showband
Doors open 6 PM
West Side Irish American Club
8559 Jennings Road
Olmsted Township

Ukrainian Spring Tea
12 - 2 PM
Ukrainian Museum-Archives
1202 Kenilworth Ave. Tremont

Join us for an elegant spring afternoon tea from 12-2pm at the Ukrainian Museum-Archives in Cleveland celebrating Ukrainian culture, hospitality, and tradition. Guests will discover the history of tea in Ukraine, learn about traditional tea customs, and enjoy tastings of teas from the Carpathian Mountains, paired with Ukrainian honey and a selection of traditional pastries. For tickets and Info

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.

Brazilian Night
9 PM
The Treelawn
15335 Waterloo Rd. Cleveland

The samba bateria will be joined by Moises Borges and other local artists to play upbeat, dance music from Bahia and Rio de Janeiro. We will be featuring Brazilian dancer Deise Costa with dancers from Oberlin College.

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

The Stars of Summer Concert
7 PM
Cleveland Museum of Art
Gartner Auditorium

An Evening Where Music Speaks — and So Do the Artists. A Concert–Conversation with Emilio Llinás & Halida Dinova. In 1968, George Szell personally invited a young violinist from Havana to join The Cleveland Orchestra. That musician — Emilio Llinás — would go on to serve the Orchestra for more than five decades. Born in Cuba to Spanish (Catalan) roots and formed within the Russian violin tradition, Llinás represents a rare artistic bridge between cultures and generations. His career places him in direct artistic dialogue with legendary figures including Claudio Abbado, Maurizio Pollini, Vladimir Ashkenazy, and Horacio Gutiérrez — not as distant icons, but as colleagues and friends. On May 6, he returns to the stage not in reflection, but in full artistic command.

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Cleveland Polka Association Dance
7 - 10 PM
VFW Post 1974
4305 Woodrow Avenue Parma

Music by Ethnic Jazz from OH 7:00 pm to 10:00. Donation $10, 18yrs. and under are Free. B.Y.O.B. ~ wash, water, pop available for $1, ice provided for Free. No b. y. o. f. ~ Food by St. Casimir's will be available. Early Bird raffle, 50/50 raffles, Basket raffle. For more information: (330) 461-1772 Anna

AAPI - The Indigenous Voyage to Hawaii
12 - 2 PM
County Library
2121 Snow Rd. Parma

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.

Purchase advanced tickets

Russian Cultural Garden Summer Festival
11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Russian Cultural Garden
MLK Blvd.

Ivan Kupala Summer Festival. Join us for Ivan Kupala, a vibrant summer celebration hosted by the Russian Cultural Garden of Cleveland. We are excited to introduce this new community event and invite you to experience a day of traditional circle dances, live entertainment, delicious Russian cuisine, a children’s play area, and festive activities for all ages.

This celebration brings people together to enjoy culture, connection, and a joyful summer atmosphere.

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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