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Family Art Class
This family class is an easy, joyful way to bond through art. With a thoughtful methodology, you'll spend an hour pleasantly painting in a cute children’s bookstore and leave with beautiful pieces you'll both be proud of. No pressure. No perfection.
There is a parking lot behind the building.
The instructor is sensitive to disabilities, having 2 invisible ones herself (including sensory issues).
Symphony at Sunset
Lake Erie sunsets paired with chamber orchestral music make for perfect Sunday evenings.
Sundays, June 7th - August 30th
Voinovich Park (800 E 9th St Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114)
7-8:15PM
Pack a picnic and head to Voinovich Park at North Coast Harbor every Sunday evening (June 7th - August 30th) for free, family-friendly chamber ensemble music performed by OPUS 216! From 7-8:15pm, enjoy relaxing music while watching the Lake Erie sunset at the northwest corner of the park. Symphony at Sunset is proudly produced and managed by Downtown Cleveland, Inc., in conjunction with the City of Cleveland.
Symphony at Sunset
Lake Erie sunsets paired with chamber orchestral music make for perfect Sunday evenings.
Sundays, June 7th - August 30th
Voinovich Park (800 E 9th St Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114)
7-8:15PM
Pack a picnic and head to Voinovich Park at North Coast Harbor every Sunday evening (June 7th - August 30th) for free, family-friendly chamber ensemble music performed by OPUS 216! From 7-8:15pm, enjoy relaxing music while watching the Lake Erie sunset at the northwest corner of the park. Symphony at Sunset is proudly produced and managed by Downtown Cleveland, Inc., in conjunction with the City of Cleveland.
Symphony at Sunset
Lake Erie sunsets paired with chamber orchestral music make for perfect Sunday evenings.
Sundays, June 7th - August 30th
Voinovich Park (800 E 9th St Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114)
7-8:15PM
Pack a picnic and head to Voinovich Park at North Coast Harbor every Sunday evening (June 7th - August 30th) for free, family-friendly chamber ensemble music performed by OPUS 216! From 7-8:15pm, enjoy relaxing music while watching the Lake Erie sunset at the northwest corner of the park. Symphony at Sunset is proudly produced and managed by Downtown Cleveland, Inc., in conjunction with the City of Cleveland.
United We Dance: Company Performances & Inclusive Workshops
Join NPB for a vibrant community dance celebration featuring inclusive movement workshops for all ages and abilities, interactive experiences, and pop-up performances from NPB’s professional artists.
The concert will be presented outdoors near the historic rose garden at Lakeview Park. Stay after the concert to watch the sunset on Lakeview Beach.
Attendance is free! Lawn seating — bring a blanket or a chair.
Kent Parks & Recreation’s Art in the Park
WHEN:
Saturday, September 12th - 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday, September 13th - 11 AM - 5 PM
WHO: Free and open to the public!
Kent’s Art in the Park Festival, held the weekend after Labor Day, has become a premier community event for the city. This festival is a family friendly experience that attracts residents from all over Northeast Ohio. Art in the Park is hosted in Fred Fuller Park, Kent’s oldest and largest park with majestic trees and scenic walking trails along the Cuyahoga river. 2025’s event featured over 100 artists who expressed their creative talents through photography, paintings, artful apparel, ceramics and pottery, drawings, jewelry, glasswork, metal, mixed media, sculpture and wood. This includes youth artists, who have a valuable contribution to the world of art. Art In the Park emphasizes the “Young At Art” with a designated area for artists 3rd through 12th grade.
There are numerous demonstrations throughout the two day event where community members can experience art with their own hands. The annual Sylvia Coogan Silent Auction is stocked with items donated by exhibitors to benefit future art programs. In addition to the wonderful visual art experiences, music is performed on the main stage throughout both days. Many of the regions favorite performers will delight attendees with a wide variety such as jazz, country, folk music and children’s interactive music. A variety of delicious food vendors will be available to choose from as well.
Art In The Park is a juried show featuring both local and regional artists. Monetary prizes are awarded to best of show, first, second, and third places. Ribbons are awarded for honorable mention and best display.
Celebrando!
Celebrando is dedicated to honoring the rich cultural heritage of the Hispanic and Latino communities in Cleveland. It's a vibrant and engaging occasion filled with music, dance, and traditional cuisine, as well as educational and artistic presentations.
Play Day: Legends and Legacies
Play Days at the CMA are free opportunities for families to be creative and curious and connect through art together. Events include music, storybook readings, games, and art making for the whole family. Each event has a theme that relates to an exhibition, artist, or artworks in the CMA’s collection.
Who’s in your story? From ancient myths to treasured family traditions, discover how stories connect us to the people who help shape our lives. Explore myths, legends, folktales, and fables while celebrating the many forms of family, friendship, and community through art, literacy, and imagination.
Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival
Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival celebrates the cultural and artistic diversity of Tremont and the greater Cleveland area, featuring fine art, sculpture, original jewelry, children’s activities and programs, food booths, musicians and performers.
The Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival celebrates its 27th season on Saturday, September 19th (12:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.) in Cleveland’s Lincoln Park. This regionally acclaimed festival is presented by Tremont West Development Corporation and Cleveland City Council members: Austin Davis (Cleveland, Ward 7) and Jasmin Santana (Cleveland, Ward 14). The festival celebrates the cultural and artistic diversity of Tremont and the greater Cleveland area, and supports the endeavors of its visual and performing artists.
Now in its 27th year, the 2026 Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival is comprised of five Festival Villages:
Children’s Village: hand-on arts, historical, and educational projects:
Community Village: area non-profit organizations presenting material about their mission and services, along with local, independent merchants and vendors;
Cultural Village: fair trade merchants, and non-profits reflecting the ethnic diversity of the neighborhood and region;
Artists’ Village: Applications for exhibiting visual artists are accepted online in 15 categories: 2D Mixed Media, 3D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Fine Jewelry, Leather, Metal (non-sculptural), Painting (Oil, Acrylic, & Watercolor), Photography & Digital Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture (Paper, Bronze, Clay, Metal, Stone) and Wood.
Food Court: A dynamic area featuring a variety of food sales by Tremont and Greater Cleveland restaurants, food trucks and booths offering an eclectic mix of delicious eats from local vendors.
Arts Renaissance Tremont ( 7:30pm at Pilgrim United Congregational Church (2952 W 14th St) is bringing together five world class and diverse jazz musicians for an experimental evening. Some of them have never met; none have them have ever performed together in public. They’re each writing a new piece for this event. These five pieces will be rehearsed and performed in front of a live audience for the first time. Five world premieres with a five jazz greats who’ve never worked together? Welcome to UnchARTed Territory! Artists include Addison Frei (piano), Todd Coolman (bass), TJ Reddick (drums), Omar Lateef (trumpet), Charles Pillow (saxophone/flute).
The Festival has free music and dance performances Saturday on the TACF Main Stage.
IngenuityFest 2026: America Dreams
This land is your land. This land is our land. This land is Ingenuity.
Join us September 25-27 for IngenuityFest 2026: America Dreams. This annual weekend-long fundraising event celebrates imagination, engineering, and the arts across four floors in our warehouse in the St. Clair & Superior Neighborhood in Cleveland OH. Established in 2004, this year marks 21 years of IngenuityCleveland!
✨ Dates/Times ✨
Friday 9/25 6:00pm-1:00am
Saturday 9/26 1:00pm-1:00am
Sunday 9/27 1:00pm-6pm
🎟️ Tickets 🎟️
$20 - Day Pass
$30 - Weekend Pass
Free - Kids 12 & Under
We're thrilled to share that all work showcased at IngenuityFest2026 will be presented under our annual theme of "America Dreams." With this theme, we will be paying tribute to American Heroes and celebrating the diverse voices that make up the United States.
This land is your land. This land is our land. This land is Ingenuity.
Every day of the festival features a mix of hands-on activities for all ages. Interact with innovative and immersive exhibits that explore the intersection of arts & engineering. Will you experiment with electronics, fire, water, sound, lights, paper, chalk, clothes? Will you join the masterminds behind our STEAM & STEM labs? The possibilities are endless when you can dream.
IngenuityFest: America Dreams is a Big Loud Dirty Messy Space for Exploration! Please be aware that IngenuityFest is held in a building over 100-years old with uneven floors, narrow stairs, and other aspects that require Attendee to use caution. Each person who enters the property during IngenuityFest ("Attendee") by such entrance agrees, recognizes, and acknowledges that by attending IngenuityFest 2026, he or she may be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, illness, or other loss. Attendee voluntarily assumes all risks in attending the event, whether occurring before, during or after the event, and releases and holds harmless Ingenuity and/or the owner of the venue, and their respective agents from all related claims.
Piano In The Dark featuring Brian Simpson, Marcus Johnson, George Granville In Candle Light
Piano In The Dark featuring Brian Simpson, Marcus Johnson, George Granville In Candle Light
Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical
Everyone’s favorite Big Red Dog, CLIFFORD– bounds onto the stage in a brand-new musical comedy adventure that celebrates friendship, imagination and the magic of unconditional love!
Emily Elizabeth absolutely adores her new puppy - the tiny red runt of the litter. But when her GIANT love makes Clifford grow into a GIANT, the family must trade their cramped city apartment for a home on Birdwell Island – where folks aren’t so sure about a house-sized, playful pup.
Worried his colossal clumsiness is keeping Emily Elizabeth from making friends, Clifford wishes he never grew so big - and it works! He enjoys a fur-tastic small-dog-sized day... until his adventurous BFF and her new island friends get stuck in a place from which only a BIG red dog can save them.
Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical is full of extra-large laughs, joy and love - the paw-fect show for Clifford's growing young fans – and nostalgic parents who remember him too.
Showtimes: Saturday, 10/31 at 11am | Saturday, 10/31 at 2pm | Sunday, 11/1 at 2pm
Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes
Recommended Ages: Grades PreK - 2
The 11:00 performance on Saturday, October 31, 2026 will have a sign language interpreter. Guests who need the assistance of the interpreter should request seats on the right side of the auditorium.
Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical is a part of the Children’s Theater Series presented by Akron Children’s.
Ocean Blue
When Charlie, a young crab, dares to stand up to his older brothers and declare his desire for a different life, he is suddenly swept into danger—snatched by a gull searching for its next meal. But a dramatic shark ambush sends Charlie tumbling into “The Gully,” a deep-sea trench in the Atlantic Ocean where alien-like creatures glow in the darkness and Northern bottlenose whales dive to extraordinary depths. It is here that Charlie’s true adventure begins.
Journeying through the Atlantic, Arctic, and Pacific Oceans, Charlie travels alongside migrating whales and sea turtles. Along the way, he learns to survive and adapt, outsmart predators, and navigate the vast underwater world. Charlie discovers that courage, kindness, and friendship can change the course of even the smallest creature’s life.
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s stunning new production, Ocean Blue, brings the mystery and majesty of our oceans vividly to life through spectacular puppetry, immersive design, and heartwarming storytelling.
This state-of-the-art, one-hour theatrical experience blends sophisticated puppetry, dynamic digital projection, and captivating original music to transport audiences into a mesmerizing underwater realm. Bursting with fascinating ocean facts, playful humor, and moments of pure awe, Ocean Blue is designed to spark curiosity and ignite the imaginations of children aged 5+ — and the grown-ups who share the adventure with them.
Showtimes: Saturday, 1/30 at 11am | Saturday, 1/30 at 2pm | Sunday, 1/31 at 2pm
Approximate Running Time: 60 minutes
Recommended Ages: 3-8
The 11:00 performance on Saturday, January 30, 2027 will have a sign language interpreter. Guests who need the assistance of the interpreter should request seats on the right side of the auditorium.
Ocean Blue is a part of the Children’s Theater Series presented by Akron Children’s.
The Invisible Boy
This story of kindness shows that the smallest gestures often have the biggest impact.
Meet Brian. No one notices him. No one includes him. He just feels invisible. But everything suddenly changes when a new student named Justin arrives. A bit of creativity helps form a new friendship, unleashing Brian’s lively personality and vivid imagination. This high-spirited musical, complete with fun songs and heartfelt humor, will help us all discover the possibilities that begin with a simple act of kindness.
Showtimes: Saturday, 3/6 at 11am | Saturday, 3/6 at 2pm | Sunday, 3/7 at 2pm
Recommended for ages: 5-10
Running time: 60 minutes
The 11:00 performance on Saturday,March 6, 2027 will have a sign language interpreter. Guests who need the assistance of the interpreter should request seats on the right side of the auditorium.
The Invisible Boy is a part of the Children’s Theater Series presented by Akron Children’s.
Symphony at Sunset
Lake Erie sunsets paired with chamber orchestral music make for perfect Sunday evenings.
Sundays, June 7th - August 30th
Voinovich Park (800 E 9th St Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114)
7-8:15PM
Pack a picnic and head to Voinovich Park at North Coast Harbor every Sunday evening (June 7th - August 30th) for free, family-friendly chamber ensemble music performed by OPUS 216! From 7-8:15pm, enjoy relaxing music while watching the Lake Erie sunset at the northwest corner of the park. Symphony at Sunset is proudly produced and managed by Downtown Cleveland, Inc., in conjunction with the City of Cleveland.
Summer Concert Series at Keyser Barn
The City of Cuyahoga Falls is excited to announce the return of the Summer Concert Series at the Keyser Barn. The series will feature three FREE outdoor concerts featuring a variety of musical genres. We'll see you at the Keyser Barn!!
Sunday, August 9, 2026
5:00-7:30 pm
Opening Act: The Skoolies
Main Act: Gray beard Band
Food Trucks: Dreamsicle Ice Cream Truck, D&M Grille, Sodahh
Summer Concert — The Big North Band
Celebrate America 250 at this summer’s amphitheater concerts featuring American music. This month, we enjoy a truly American art form as The Big North Band entertains us with their love and respect of traditional country music! This group of talented musicians is dedicated to helping preserve the heritage of the classic country sound, and will be a great way to conclude our celebration of American music.
Held indoors if inclement weather. No registration required.
Visit The Big North Band on Facebook at www.facebook.com/100063495877322
Symphony at Sunset
Lake Erie sunsets paired with chamber orchestral music make for perfect Sunday evenings.
Sundays, June 7th - August 30th
Voinovich Park (800 E 9th St Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114)
7-8:15PM
Pack a picnic and head to Voinovich Park at North Coast Harbor every Sunday evening (June 7th - August 30th) for free, family-friendly chamber ensemble music performed by OPUS 216! From 7-8:15pm, enjoy relaxing music while watching the Lake Erie sunset at the northwest corner of the park. Symphony at Sunset is proudly produced and managed by Downtown Cleveland, Inc., in conjunction with the City of Cleveland.
Family FUNday: Starlight Paper Collage
Join us at the Community Arts Center for Family FUNday as we create our own “starlight collage”! Inspired by light reactions, technology, and the launch of the ArtLens gallery, guests are invited to create collaged compositions from UV-reactive paper. This mixed-media approach encourages experimentation and allows each participant to reflect on transformation found in shadows and light-reactive materials.
¡Únete a nosotros en el Centro de Artes Comunitarios para el DIVERSIÓN Familiar mientras creamos nuestro propio collage de luz estelar! Inspirados por las reacciones de la luz, la tecnología y el lanzamiento de la galería de lentes de arte, los invitados están invitados a crear composiciones collageadas con papel reactivo a la luz ultravioleta. Este enfoque de medios mixtos fomenta la experimentación y permite a cada participante reflexionar sobre la transformación encontrada en sombras y materiales reactivos a la luz.
Family Canvas: Art in Nature
Free to all
This monthly program welcomes Metroparks naturalists each month at moCa as they facilitate interactive workshops focused on nature-based themes.
Each session features three nature stations inside moCa and outside our front door in Cleveland Metroparks’ Mobile NatureTracks, alongside an immersive artmaking experience led by Wave Space Studio. Observe, reflect, and create while exploring the shared ground between ecological systems, contemporary art, and everyday experience.
The program is connected to the exhibitions currently at moCa Cleveland, with a strong thematic anchor in Ohio Now: State of Nature. Participants are encouraged to consider how artists and naturalists alike use observation, experimentation, and curiosity to understand the world around them.
Developed in partnership with moCa and the Cleveland Metroparks.
Family Fun supported by PNC.
Live at the Lake Summer Concerts
The popular, family-friendly summer concert series will be on Friday nights at Coe Lake Park. Concerts are from 8-10 p.m. Every night there will be different food trucks and beer and wine sales starting at 6 p.m.. Free admission and parking!
There will be a free shuttle service from the Berea Recreation Center (451 Front St). It will run from 6-10:30 p.m.
Symphony at Sunset
Lake Erie sunsets paired with chamber orchestral music make for perfect Sunday evenings.
Sundays, June 7th - August 30th
Voinovich Park (800 E 9th St Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114)
7-8:15PM
Pack a picnic and head to Voinovich Park at North Coast Harbor every Sunday evening (June 7th - August 30th) for free, family-friendly chamber ensemble music performed by OPUS 216! From 7-8:15pm, enjoy relaxing music while watching the Lake Erie sunset at the northwest corner of the park. Symphony at Sunset is proudly produced and managed by Downtown Cleveland, Inc., in conjunction with the City of Cleveland.
Summer Concert — Bent String Band
Celebrate America 250 at this summer’s amphitheater concerts featuring American music. This month, Bent String will perform a mix of early American roots music, including early jazz, acoustic blues and jazz-age-swing originals! Held indoors if inclement weather. No registration required.
Visit Bent String on Facebook at www.facebook.com/100094938532531.
Disney’s “Camp Rock 3” "All Roads Lead To Camp" Bus Tour
In celebration of the highly-anticipated premiere of "Camp Rock 3," Disney's "All Roads Lead to Camp" Bus Tour is crossing the country and making a stop in Cleveland. The immersive fan experience features a throwback "Disney Knees" photo opportunity, an official "Camp Rock 3" hat customization station, and other content captures in and around the bus, special giveaways, and additional surprises inspired by the franchise.
Exact Spot: Center of Square with bus pulled up to main street that runs through the park
Westlake-Bay Village Rotary Art Festival
Our 6th Annual Westlake‑Bay Village Rotary Art Fest is just around the corner. It will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on the grounds of Westlake Porter Public Library and Westlake Elementary School. Once again, we expect over 60 talented artists, live music, food trucks, and hundreds of neighbors for a day of art, connection, and fun. If you’re an artist interested in showcasing your work — or a sponsor who’d like to support this signature community event — please reserve your spot early by reaching out to Joe Kraft at josephkraft7@gmail.com for artist booth reservations and sponsorship opportunities. We can’t wait to make 2026 another unforgettable celebration of creativity and community spirit.
Akron Art Expo
Akron Art Expo
Saturday, July 25 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, July 26 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Browse fine arts and handcrafted goods, meet the artists behind the work, and buy directly from creators. Juried artists will be featured on our website with contact info for continued shopping and connections.
Live at the Lake Summer Concerts
The popular, family-friendly summer concert series will be on Friday nights at Coe Lake Park. Concerts are from 8-10 p.m. Every night there will be different food trucks and beer and wine sales starting at 6 p.m.. Free admission and parking!
There will be a free shuttle service from the Berea Recreation Center (451 Front St). It will run from 6-10:30 p.m.
Community Band Summer Series
Soak up summer and enjoy our beautiful parks while relaxing to the sounds of the Cuyahoga Falls Community Band! All are invited to join us for our FREE Summer Concert Series, happening on select Thursdays in June and July at parks throughout the city. Bring your lawn chairs, pack a picnic, and gather your friends and family for evenings filled with music, fresh air, and community spirit. In the
event of inclement weather, the concerts will be held indoors at Quirk Cultural Center.
All concerts begin at 7:00pm.
July 23 – Waterworks Peninsula Shelter
Symphony at Sunset
Lake Erie sunsets paired with chamber orchestral music make for perfect Sunday evenings.
Sundays, June 7th - August 30th
Voinovich Park (800 E 9th St Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114)
7-8:15PM
Pack a picnic and head to Voinovich Park at North Coast Harbor every Sunday evening (June 7th - August 30th) for free, family-friendly chamber ensemble music performed by OPUS 216! From 7-8:15pm, enjoy relaxing music while watching the Lake Erie sunset at the northwest corner of the park. Symphony at Sunset is proudly produced and managed by Downtown Cleveland, Inc., in conjunction with the City of Cleveland.
Live at the Lake Summer Concerts
The popular, family-friendly summer concert series will be on Friday nights at Coe Lake Park. Concerts are from 8-10 p.m. Every night there will be different food trucks and beer and wine sales starting at 6 p.m.. Free admission and parking!
There will be a free shuttle service from the Berea Recreation Center (451 Front St). It will run from 6-10:30 p.m.
Community Band Summer Series
Soak up summer and enjoy our beautiful parks while relaxing to the sounds of the Cuyahoga Falls Community Band! All are invited to join us for our FREE Summer Concert Series, happening on select Thursdays in June and July at parks throughout the city. Bring your lawn chairs, pack a picnic, and gather your friends and family for evenings filled with music, fresh air, and community spirit. In the
event of inclement weather, the concerts will be held indoors at Quirk Cultural Center.
All concerts begin at 7:00pm.
July 16 – Oak Park
Future Dates and Locations:
July 23 – Waterworks Peninsula Shelter
Richfield Historical Society presents: America250 Akron Symphonic Winds
Rain Location: Revere High School, 3420 Everett Rd.
Symphony at Sunset
Lake Erie sunsets paired with chamber orchestral music make for perfect Sunday evenings.
Sundays, June 7th - August 30th
Voinovich Park (800 E 9th St Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114)
7-8:15PM
Pack a picnic and head to Voinovich Park at North Coast Harbor every Sunday evening (June 7th - August 30th) for free, family-friendly chamber ensemble music performed by OPUS 216! From 7-8:15pm, enjoy relaxing music while watching the Lake Erie sunset at the northwest corner of the park. Symphony at Sunset is proudly produced and managed by Downtown Cleveland, Inc., in conjunction with the City of Cleveland.
Summer Concert Series at Keyser Barn
The City of Cuyahoga Falls is excited to announce the return of the Summer Concert Series at the Keyser Barn. The series will feature three FREE outdoor concerts featuring a variety of musical genres. We'll see you at the Keyser Barn!!
Sunday, July 12, 2026
5:00-7:30 pm
Opening Act: Jackson & Josie, Acoustic Duo
Main Act: Delta Hand Band
Food Trucks: Dreamsicle Ice Cream Truck, D&M Grille, Sodahh
Future Event:
Sunday, August 10, 2026
5:00-7:30 pm
Opening Act: The Skoolies
Main Act: Gray beard Band
Food Trucks: Dreamsicle Ice Cream Truck, D&M Grille, Sodahh
2026 Lake Erie Sand Sculpture Tour
🏖️Lake Erie Sand Sculpture Tour hits Lake County, OH!
☀️Five sculptures. Five destinations. One unforgettable stretch of Lake Erie shoreline.
🩴5 Sand Sculpture Locations:
📍Lakefront Lodge
📍Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina
📍Headlands Beach State Park
📍Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park
📍Bill Stanton Park
🪣Professional Sand Sculptors Carl Jara and Greg J. Grady
📅Sand Sculpture Tour Day Sat, July 11, 12-4 PM
📍Headlands Beach Event & Mystic Market
☀️Live Music, 80+ Vendors, Food Trucks
Live at the Lake Summer Concerts
The popular, family-friendly summer concert series will be on Friday nights at Coe Lake Park. Concerts are from 8-10 p.m. Every night there will be different food trucks and beer and wine sales starting at 6 p.m.. Free admission and parking!
There will be a free shuttle service from the Berea Recreation Center (451 Front St). It will run from 6-10:30 p.m.
Cuyahoga Falls Community Band Concert
Soak up summer and enjoy our beautiful parks while relaxing to the sounds of the Cuyahoga Falls Community Band! All are invited to join us for our FREE Summer Concert Series, happening on select Thursdays in June and July at parks throughout the city. Bring your lawn chairs, pack a picnic, and gather your friends and family for evenings filled with music, fresh air, and community spirit. In the
event of inclement weather, the concerts will be held indoors at Quirk Cultural Center.
All concerts begin at 7:00pm.
July 9 – Keyser Barn
Future Dates and Locations:
July 16 – Oak Park
July 23 – Waterworks Peninsula Shelter
BorderLight Festival
43 Shows • 123 Performances • 7 Venues
Free public events. International artists.
Bold performances across downtown Cleveland.
Family FUNday: Flavors of 250
Join us at the Community Arts Center for Family FUNday with Nick Lee to create your own painted portrait! To celebrate the USA’s 250th anniversary, Nick invites guests to create their own painted portrait inspired by foods reminiscent of their family traditions. What we eat carries culture, memory, and identity. Together, our tables reveal something true about America: a place shaped by countless traditions, flavors, and hands. Leave with a painting and a small piece of a bigger picture.
Nick Lee (born 1996) is a Japanese American painter and 2021 Kent State University graduate. The work that interests Lee is the human condition and the diversity we have as people. The goal for Nick’s work is to be more inclusive in American portraiture. He strives for better representation of minorities by painting his own personal story to share with other Asian Americans. Learn more about Nick on his artist website (opens in a new tab).
¡Únete a nosotros en el Centro de Artes Comunitarias para la Diversión Familiar con Nick Lee para crear tu propio retrato pintado! Para celebrar el 250 aniversario de Estados Unidos, Nick invita a los invitados a crear su propio retrato pintado inspirado en los alimentos que recuerdan a sus tradiciones familiares. Lo que comemos lleva cultura, memoria e identidad. Juntas, nuestras mesas revelan algo verdadero sobre América: un lugar moldeado por innumerables tradiciones, sabores y manos. Vete con un cuadro y un pequeño trozo de un cuadro más amplio.
Nick Lee (nacido en 1996) es un pintor nipoamericano y graduado de la Universidad Estatal de Kent en 2021. El trabajo que interesa a Nick es la condición humana y la diversidad que tenemos como personas. El objetivo del trabajo de Lee es ser más inclusivo en el retrato estadounidense. Su obra busca una mejor representación de las minorías a través de la pintura como Lee, que es japonés-americano. Lee pinta su propia historia personal en su obra para compartirla con otros asiático-americanos. Descubre más sobre Nick en su página web de artista.
Music in the Garden
Kick off your holiday weekend with us this Friday, July 3rd at 6p when Opus 216 returns to the garden stage! Equally versed in classical and non-classical styles, Opus 216 brings a high-level performance ranging from classical to French café jazz, Top 40, hip hop, South American jazz, Irish fiddle and original music. Bring a lawn chair and join us for this FREE concert in our beautiful garden setting!
**There will be no rain makeup date for this show.**
Parade the Circle
The Cleveland Museum of Art’s (CMA) Parade the Circle, the beloved tradition celebrating art, culture, and community, returns on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The 34th annual parade takes place in University Circle and features vibrant and imaginative costumes, towering puppets, floats, and intricately crafted masks. This year’s event coincides with the CMA’s 110th anniversary as an institution and the United States Semiquincentennial.
This year’s theme, “Momentum,” is inspired by the special exhibition American Printed Silks, 1927–1947, the lived experience of acclaimed lead artist Héctor Castellanos Lara, and the legacy and evolution of our creative community. Those interested in participating are highly encouraged to view the exhibition.
“I grew up between sewing machines. Surrounded by women, transforming fabric to be worn. Hands, colors, and patterns chasing one another. My own strike of marbles clacking from the patio, at play.
The exhibition American Printed Silks took me back to that room in Guatemala, our own little industrial garment revolution, my childhood home. Much like the textile designers of the early to mid-1900s, I draw inspiration from the museum and use lived experiences to define my visual language. Our stories—some of sacrifice and resilience—are momentous and unyielding.
Breathless and energized, our own momentum pushes us to innovate. Let’s harness the power of this creative energy together, express ourselves, and keep celebrating. Creativity in motion stays in motion. What story will you bring to the parade?”
Parade the Circle, which was founded by the CMA in 1990 with a small number of artists, has since grown to become a treasured large-scale event, drawing crowds in the tens of thousands every June. Families, friends, neighbors, community groups, churches, artists, performers—everyone is welcome to express their creativity, show their talent, and celebrate the arts at Parade the Circle. Every year, unique and magnificent parade designs delight participants and attendees alike. Watching the parade is free for all.