America 250-Ohio: Ohio’s First and Originals - Ridge Tool Display
Event Summary: Learn about the Ridge Tool, developed in 1922 by resident William Thewes. Check out the North Ridgeville Historical Society’s display case at North Ridgeville Branch Library through Jan. 31. While you’re there, check out the library’s display of books about other Firsts and Originals. Learn more at america250-ohio.org/events-calendar. Contact Phone or Email: .
Friday, January 9, 2026.
North Ridgeville Branch Library
35700 Bainbridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039.
For more info visit america250-ohio.org. Birthcare of Medina County: “Comfort and Joy” Donations
Event Summary: Help Birthcare of Medina County bring comfort and joy to those in need this holiday season. Collect non-perishable staples to make the season brighter. Choose a theme (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack time or happy birthday) collect the items, and deliver in a bag or box to Birthcare (620 E. Smith Road, Medina) during December or January. (No glass, please!) Label your box or bag with the chosen theme and contents. Birthcare is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) social service organization that provides emergency… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-1190 | info@birthcaremedina.org.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Medina County.
For more info visit birthcaremedina.org. The 100 Doors of Cleveland Competition - First to find them all wins $1000.
Event Summary: Cleveland has its own unique collection of architectural and historical doors. Pat Dooley took 100 photographs of interesting doors on photography walks around Cleveland. If you can find all the doors before anyone else, you win $1,000. The competition website has a link to all the door photographs and a map showing the area to search. The competition was inspired by the book "Doors of Venice." The final day for submission is Feb. 28, 2026. Visit patdooley.smugmug.com/Doors-of-Cleveland for details.
… Contact Phone or Email: patjdooley@yahoo.com.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Downtown Cleveland, including the Flats.
For more info visit patdooley.smugmug.com. Turn Christmas Trees into "Merry" Mulch
Event Summary: Recycle your Christmas tree at Summit Metro Parks and we'll turn it into mulch to beautify the parks! On average, about 1,000 trees are collected each year and turned to mulch, which is spread near trailheads and used to create landscaping compost. Live trees (cleared of all decorations, garland and tinsel) can be dropped off at one of six locations throughout the county through January 31. Visit summitmetroparks.org/conservation/sustainability or call (330) 867-5511. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 867-5511.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Summit Metro Parks.
For more info visit www.summitmetroparks.org. American Dream: Immigrants and the Business of Fashion
Event Summary: This Western Reserve Historical Society exhibit explores the lives and legacies of four Jewish Immigrant women whose bold visions and entrepreneurial spirits transformed 20th-century American Fashion. Presented in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing of the Cleveland History Center, through Sept. 6, 2026. The History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at wrhs.org or call (216) 721-5722. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. CVAC: Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Event Summary: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's inaugural Fine Art Photography Exhibition, a juried showcase on display Dec. 9 through Jan. 22, celebrates the creativity and skills of photographers from across our region in a range of curated categories. The community is welcomed to the Artist Reception on Friday, Jan. 16. This free event offers an opportunity to celebrate the artists and enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. This exhibition was established in memory of Jonathan Donald Kuhns, whose passion for photography an… Contact Phone or Email: director@cvartcenter.org.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies
Event Summary: WRHS Cleveland History Center presents a journey through Northeast Ohio movie history, and it is a remarkable one. This exhibit complements “Ohio Goes to the Movies,” a statewide film festival and signature event of America 250-Ohio (America250-Ohio.org) that features Ohio actors, directors, writers, composers and others who bring the magic of the movies to life. Hollywood on the Cuyahoga runs through October 2026. Cleveland History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, from 10 a… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Off the Rack: Hidden Treasures From the Crawford
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum curatorial staff has combed through the Museum’s storage areas and carefully selected items for this special exhibit. See rare vehicles, engines, bicycles, motorcycles, aircraft, scale models and more. Featured objects include: "Del's Folkswagon," driven by the late Del Donahoo of WKYC-3 News; "Solar Vision," a solar powered race car constructed by the University of Michigan in 1995 for the Sunrayce racing series; and a 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton, one of just 196 built. Exhibit… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Shattered Glass: The Women Who Elevated American Art
Event Summary: Shattered Glass is a major exhibition event celebrating more than 250 years of women artists, their untold stories, and their lasting impact on the art world. Curated with impressive loans from museums across the U.S. and the Canton Museum of Art’s own collection, Shattered Glass is the signature exhibition for CMA’s 90th Anniversary. On view through March 1. Learn more at cantonart.org or call (330) 453-7666.
Museum Hours:
Monday- Closed
Tuesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 453-7666.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44702.
For more info visit www.cantonart.org. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Iterations: Rhythm & Reason
Event Summary: Iterations investigates rhythms of continuity and transformation through weaving, ceramics and sculpture. This convergence of three distinct practices offers a fresh dialogue between mediums: from the measured cadence of woven threads, to porcelain forms poised between balance and collapse, to tactile sculptures shaped by the land itself. Seen together, the works highlight how rhythm and reason guide creativity, transforming material into meditations on order, chaos, and possibility. On view Oct. 10 through… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 655-1366.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Peg’s Gallery
53 First Street
Hudson, OH 44236.
Lock 3 Winterblast
Event Summary: The City of Akron’s Lock 3 is open for ice skating, ice bumper cars and more through Feb. 16. Ice skating $5. Skate rental $5. Skate aids are free. Winterblast opens at 11 a.m. each Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Check lock3live.com for full schedule of events, times and up-to-date information. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 375-2311.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Ordinary Miracles: Robert Glenn Ketchum’s Photographs of Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Event Summary: Ordinary Miracles celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Ketchum’s photographs, taken in the late 1980s, document both the breathtaking beauty and the environmental realities of the landscape. They reveal the extraordinary natural wonders in our own backyards. On display in the Akron Art Museum's Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Gallery through Jan. 25. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or call (330) 376-9186. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Architecture: From The Ground Up
Event Summary: Beck Center for the Arts is proud to present Architecture: From The Ground Up, a group photography exhibition of the Rust Belt Photo Collective. This exhibition offers current perspectives on architecture through the lens of the local artist. Over 40 pieces are on display exploring design, politics, color, and culture. The exhibiting artists are all members of Rust Belt Photo Collective, a community of regional photographers founded in Cleveland. These images will be on display and free for the public to ex… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
On Display at The Sculpture Center
Event Summary: On exhibit now through Jan. 17 at The Sculpture Center, 12210 Euclid Ave, Cleveland. Joey Quiñones: Maroon. In a new body of work, the artist explores the layered meanings of the word “maroon.” Commonly known as a color, “maroon” also functions as a verb—to be abandoned or stranded, especially on an island. Timothy Manalo: Many Eyes Wondering. Working primarily in sculpture, textiles, and installation, Toronto-based artist Timothy Manalo explores the dissonances between knowledge and the objects created to… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 229-6527 info@sculpturecenter.org.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Sculpture Center
12210 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit sculpturecenter.org. Old Oak Crafternoon: Mini Canvas Snowman
Event Summary: Research shows that doing art is an effective way to reduce stress, increase focus, and enhance mental well
being. Join Heather Spratt from O'Neill Healthcare for a fun free crafternoon at Southwest General’s Old Oak Center on Friday, Jan. 9, at 1 p.m. We will make a mini canvas snowman. Space is limited; adults only.
Registration required. Call (440) 816-4037 to register or email communitynurses3@swgeneral.com. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 816-4037.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 1:00 PM.
Southwest General Old Oak Center
7575 Old Oak Blvd.
Middleburg Hts.
The Music of Richard Rodgers with Debbie Darling
Event Summary: Debbie Darling performs songs from Richard Rodgers' collaborations with Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. Presented Friday, Jan. 9, at 2 p.m. at the Beachwood Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beachwood Library. Free to attend. Registration required. To register, call (216) 831-6868. Contact Phone or Email: 216-831-6868.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Cuyahoga County Public Library - Beachwood Branch.
For more info visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org. Bad Art Day
Event Summary: Explore your creative side in the Columbia Branch Library's open art studio for adults with no pressure or expectations. This program will be held Fridays, Jan. 9 and Feb. 6, from 3-5 p.m. Materials provided for collaging, drawing and painting. Preregistration required. Visit LorainPublicLibrary.org or call (440) 236-8751. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 236-8751.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 3:00 PM.
Columbia Branch Library
13824 W. River Road, North
Columbia Station, OH 44028.
BCT Unplugged
Event Summary: A cast of local teens will present a mix of ten- minute musicals, music by Tom Lehrer, and original monologues. Performances take place at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 317 E Liberty Street, Medina, on Friday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 10, at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Total show run time around 50 minutes. $10 adult, $8 children. Tickets can be purchased online at bctohio.org or a the door. Contact Phone or Email: producer@bctohio.org.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 7:00 PM.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
317 E Liberty St
Medina, OH 44256.
North Pointe Ballet "The Nutcracker"
Event Summary: North Pointe Ballet continues celebrating a decade of accessible ballet with its 10th Annual production of "The Nutcracker." Young Clara will once again invite us inside her imagination with "The Nutcracker," a beloved tradition since 1892. There are epic battles, professional dancers, and displays of heartwarming joy as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince make their way to the Land of the Sweets. North Pointe Ballet’s production is an imaginative staging unlike you’ve ever seen before. The holiday classic is b… Contact Phone or Email: boxoffice@northpointeballet.org.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Berea-Midpark High School Performing Arts Center.
For more info visit northpointeballet.org. America 250-Ohio: Ohio’s First and Originals - Ridge Tool Display
Event Summary: Learn about the Ridge Tool, developed in 1922 by resident William Thewes. Check out the North Ridgeville Historical Society’s display case at North Ridgeville Branch Library through Jan. 31. While you’re there, check out the library’s display of books about other Firsts and Originals. Learn more at america250-ohio.org/events-calendar. Contact Phone or Email: .
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
North Ridgeville Branch Library
35700 Bainbridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039.
For more info visit america250-ohio.org. Lights for Lions
Event Summary: Do you have broken or non-working holiday lights and extension cords? Donate them at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to help protect lions and cheetahs in Tanzania. Bring your broken, non-working strings of lights and extension cords (no packaging, please) to the zoo for recycling. Proceeds from recycling support the zoo’s lion and cheetah conservation program partner Lion Landscapes. Drop lights off at the main entrance 3900 Wildlife Way (you don't need a zoo ticket to drop them off) by Feb. 15, 2026, or year… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 661-6500 zooinfo@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland OH 44109.
For more info visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. Turn Christmas Trees into "Merry" Mulch
Event Summary: Recycle your Christmas tree at Summit Metro Parks and we'll turn it into mulch to beautify the parks! On average, about 1,000 trees are collected each year and turned to mulch, which is spread near trailheads and used to create landscaping compost. Live trees (cleared of all decorations, garland and tinsel) can be dropped off at one of six locations throughout the county through January 31. Visit summitmetroparks.org/conservation/sustainability or call (330) 867-5511. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 867-5511.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Summit Metro Parks.
For more info visit www.summitmetroparks.org. Architecture: From The Ground Up
Event Summary: Beck Center for the Arts is proud to present Architecture: From The Ground Up, a group photography exhibition of the Rust Belt Photo Collective. This exhibition offers current perspectives on architecture through the lens of the local artist. Over 40 pieces are on display exploring design, politics, color, and culture. The exhibiting artists are all members of Rust Belt Photo Collective, a community of regional photographers founded in Cleveland. These images will be on display and free for the public to ex… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Nature Rx: Women's Winter Retreat
Event Summary: Join the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park for a rejuvenating one-day nature retreat designed to help you reset, reconnect, and realign. Presented Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stone Cottage at Hines Hill, in Peninsula. Surrounded by nature’s winter calm, you’ll be guided through nourishing experiences including forest bathing, creative arts, journaling, and other nature-based wellbeing practices. Lunch and snacks included. For more details, visit forcvnp.org/naturerx or call (3… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 657-2909.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:30 AM.
Stone Cottage at Hines Hill
1403 West Hines Hill Road
Peninsula, OH 44264.
For more info visit www.forcvnp.org. American Dream: Immigrants and the Business of Fashion
Event Summary: This Western Reserve Historical Society exhibit explores the lives and legacies of four Jewish Immigrant women whose bold visions and entrepreneurial spirits transformed 20th-century American Fashion. Presented in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing of the Cleveland History Center, through Sept. 6, 2026. The History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at wrhs.org or call (216) 721-5722. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. CVAC: Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Event Summary: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's inaugural Fine Art Photography Exhibition, a juried showcase on display Dec. 9 through Jan. 22, celebrates the creativity and skills of photographers from across our region in a range of curated categories. The community is welcomed to the Artist Reception on Friday, Jan. 16. This free event offers an opportunity to celebrate the artists and enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. This exhibition was established in memory of Jonathan Donald Kuhns, whose passion for photography an… Contact Phone or Email: director@cvartcenter.org.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies
Event Summary: WRHS Cleveland History Center presents a journey through Northeast Ohio movie history, and it is a remarkable one. This exhibit complements “Ohio Goes to the Movies,” a statewide film festival and signature event of America 250-Ohio (America250-Ohio.org) that features Ohio actors, directors, writers, composers and others who bring the magic of the movies to life. Hollywood on the Cuyahoga runs through October 2026. Cleveland History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, from 10 a… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Off the Rack: Hidden Treasures From the Crawford
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum curatorial staff has combed through the Museum’s storage areas and carefully selected items for this special exhibit. See rare vehicles, engines, bicycles, motorcycles, aircraft, scale models and more. Featured objects include: "Del's Folkswagon," driven by the late Del Donahoo of WKYC-3 News; "Solar Vision," a solar powered race car constructed by the University of Michigan in 1995 for the Sunrayce racing series; and a 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton, one of just 196 built. Exhibit… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Shattered Glass: The Women Who Elevated American Art
Event Summary: Shattered Glass is a major exhibition event celebrating more than 250 years of women artists, their untold stories, and their lasting impact on the art world. Curated with impressive loans from museums across the U.S. and the Canton Museum of Art’s own collection, Shattered Glass is the signature exhibition for CMA’s 90th Anniversary. On view through March 1. Learn more at cantonart.org or call (330) 453-7666.
Museum Hours:
Monday- Closed
Tuesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 453-7666.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44702.
For more info visit www.cantonart.org. Winter Farmers Market at Frostville
Event Summary: The Winter Farmers Market in the Event Barn and Trash & Treasures Sale at Frostville Museum, 24101 Cedar Point Road, North Olmsted, will take place every Saturday, December through April, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market will feature local farmers, seasonal produce, free range meats, pastries, eggs, honey, maple syrup, tea & coffee, artisan breads and much more. Contact Angie at (330) 592-6518 or visit frostvillemuseum.org. Visit facebook.com/FrostvilleMarket for weekly vendors and entertainment. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 592-6518.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Frostville Museum
24101 Cedar Point Road
North Olmsted, OH.
For more info visit www.frostvillemuseum.org. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Iterations: Rhythm & Reason
Event Summary: Iterations investigates rhythms of continuity and transformation through weaving, ceramics and sculpture. This convergence of three distinct practices offers a fresh dialogue between mediums: from the measured cadence of woven threads, to porcelain forms poised between balance and collapse, to tactile sculptures shaped by the land itself. Seen together, the works highlight how rhythm and reason guide creativity, transforming material into meditations on order, chaos, and possibility. On view Oct. 10 through… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 655-1366.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Peg’s Gallery
53 First Street
Hudson, OH 44236.
Lock 3 Winterblast
Event Summary: The City of Akron’s Lock 3 is open for ice skating, ice bumper cars and more through Feb. 16. Ice skating $5. Skate rental $5. Skate aids are free. Winterblast opens at 11 a.m. each Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Check lock3live.com for full schedule of events, times and up-to-date information. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 375-2311.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Ordinary Miracles: Robert Glenn Ketchum’s Photographs of Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Event Summary: Ordinary Miracles celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Ketchum’s photographs, taken in the late 1980s, document both the breathtaking beauty and the environmental realities of the landscape. They reveal the extraordinary natural wonders in our own backyards. On display in the Akron Art Museum's Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Gallery through Jan. 25. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or call (330) 376-9186. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. On Display at The Sculpture Center
Event Summary: On exhibit now through Jan. 17 at The Sculpture Center, 12210 Euclid Ave, Cleveland. Joey Quiñones: Maroon. In a new body of work, the artist explores the layered meanings of the word “maroon.” Commonly known as a color, “maroon” also functions as a verb—to be abandoned or stranded, especially on an island. Timothy Manalo: Many Eyes Wondering. Working primarily in sculpture, textiles, and installation, Toronto-based artist Timothy Manalo explores the dissonances between knowledge and the objects created to… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 229-6527 info@sculpturecenter.org.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Sculpture Center
12210 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit sculpturecenter.org. America 250 in the City of Medina - Declaration to Our Town's Founding
Event Summary: To commemorate the United States of America’s 250th Anniversary, the City of Medina is hosting a year-long celebration honoring not just the anniversary of the founding of the United States, but also the contributions the citizens of Medina have made to our nation’s past, present, and future. The Declaration to Our Town's Founding program will be held Saturday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. at the Medina Library. Sponsored by the Medina Town Hall and Engine House Museum, this program will trace connections from the De… Contact Phone or Email: stome@medinaoh.org.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Medina County District Library Community Rooms A & B
210 S. Broadway St.
Medina, OH 44256.
For more info visit medinaoh.org. BCT Unplugged
Event Summary: A cast of local teens will present a mix of ten- minute musicals, music by Tom Lehrer, and original monologues. Performances take place at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 317 E Liberty Street, Medina, on Friday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 10, at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Total show run time around 50 minutes. $10 adult, $8 children. Tickets can be purchased online at bctohio.org or a the door. Contact Phone or Email: producer@bctohio.org.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 2:30 PM.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
317 E Liberty St
Medina, OH 44256.
2026 "Chilloughby" Winter Festival
Event Summary: The 2026 "Chilloughby" Winter Festival will take place Saturday, Jan. 10, from 4-7 p.m. in Historic Downtown Willoughby. Enjoy an evening of music, sculptures, food, and a festive atmosphere featuring ice sculptures, a drone show and more. Watch for details at willoughbyohio.com and on Facebook or call (440) 951-2800 for information. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 951-2800.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Historic Downtown Willoughby.
For more info visit willoughbyohio.com. BCT Unplugged
Event Summary: A cast of local teens will present a mix of ten- minute musicals, music by Tom Lehrer, and original monologues. Performances take place at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 317 E Liberty Street, Medina, on Friday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 10, at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Total show run time around 50 minutes. $10 adult, $8 children. Tickets can be purchased online at bctohio.org or a the door. Contact Phone or Email: producer@bctohio.org.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 7:00 PM.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
317 E Liberty St
Medina, OH 44256.
North Pointe Ballet "The Nutcracker"
Event Summary: North Pointe Ballet continues celebrating a decade of accessible ballet with its 10th Annual production of "The Nutcracker." Young Clara will once again invite us inside her imagination with "The Nutcracker," a beloved tradition since 1892. There are epic battles, professional dancers, and displays of heartwarming joy as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince make their way to the Land of the Sweets. North Pointe Ballet’s production is an imaginative staging unlike you’ve ever seen before. The holiday classic is b… Contact Phone or Email: boxoffice@northpointeballet.org.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Berea-Midpark High School Performing Arts Center.
For more info visit northpointeballet.org. America 250-Ohio: Ohio’s First and Originals - Ridge Tool Display
Event Summary: Learn about the Ridge Tool, developed in 1922 by resident William Thewes. Check out the North Ridgeville Historical Society’s display case at North Ridgeville Branch Library through Jan. 31. While you’re there, check out the library’s display of books about other Firsts and Originals. Learn more at america250-ohio.org/events-calendar. Contact Phone or Email: .
Sunday, January 11, 2026.
North Ridgeville Branch Library
35700 Bainbridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039.
For more info visit america250-ohio.org. Natural Discoveries Hiking Series
Event Summary: Medina County Park District's Natural Discoveries is an award-based series of free nature programs designed for ages seven to adult. Themed hikes are held on Sundays, and hikes that explore seasonal happenings are offered on Wednesdays. No registration required. First-time participants who complete ten (10) hikes in a calendar year earn a wooden hiking staff (one time only). For each year that five (5) hikes in a calendar year are completed, participants will earn a completion patch. Awards are free for Med… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Medina County Park District.
The 100 Doors of Cleveland Competition - First to find them all wins $1000.
Event Summary: Cleveland has its own unique collection of architectural and historical doors. Pat Dooley took 100 photographs of interesting doors on photography walks around Cleveland. If you can find all the doors before anyone else, you win $1,000. The competition website has a link to all the door photographs and a map showing the area to search. The competition was inspired by the book "Doors of Venice." The final day for submission is Feb. 28, 2026. Visit patdooley.smugmug.com/Doors-of-Cleveland for details.
… Contact Phone or Email: patjdooley@yahoo.com.
Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Downtown Cleveland, including the Flats.
For more info visit patdooley.smugmug.com. Turn Christmas Trees into "Merry" Mulch
Event Summary: Recycle your Christmas tree at Summit Metro Parks and we'll turn it into mulch to beautify the parks! On average, about 1,000 trees are collected each year and turned to mulch, which is spread near trailheads and used to create landscaping compost. Live trees (cleared of all decorations, garland and tinsel) can be dropped off at one of six locations throughout the county through January 31. Visit summitmetroparks.org/conservation/sustainability or call (330) 867-5511. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 867-5511.
Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Summit Metro Parks.
For more info visit www.summitmetroparks.org. American Dream: Immigrants and the Business of Fashion
Event Summary: This Western Reserve Historical Society exhibit explores the lives and legacies of four Jewish Immigrant women whose bold visions and entrepreneurial spirits transformed 20th-century American Fashion. Presented in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing of the Cleveland History Center, through Sept. 6, 2026. The History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at wrhs.org or call (216) 721-5722. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies
Event Summary: WRHS Cleveland History Center presents a journey through Northeast Ohio movie history, and it is a remarkable one. This exhibit complements “Ohio Goes to the Movies,” a statewide film festival and signature event of America 250-Ohio (America250-Ohio.org) that features Ohio actors, directors, writers, composers and others who bring the magic of the movies to life. Hollywood on the Cuyahoga runs through October 2026. Cleveland History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, from 10 a… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Off the Rack: Hidden Treasures From the Crawford
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum curatorial staff has combed through the Museum’s storage areas and carefully selected items for this special exhibit. See rare vehicles, engines, bicycles, motorcycles, aircraft, scale models and more. Featured objects include: "Del's Folkswagon," driven by the late Del Donahoo of WKYC-3 News; "Solar Vision," a solar powered race car constructed by the University of Michigan in 1995 for the Sunrayce racing series; and a 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton, one of just 196 built. Exhibit… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Community Food Assistance Programs
Event Summary: Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road in Chesterland, remains dedicated to supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity through several ongoing and new community food initiatives. Blessing Box: Available daily outside the west entrance, stocked regularly with essential food items. Sunday Fellowship Food: Free food is served every Sunday during Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. and again at 12 p.m. Monthly Community Meal: Enjoy a free meal on the last Friday of each month from 5-6:30 p.m. Weekly Brea… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 729-4006.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 10:30 AM.
Mayfield Church
7747 Mayfield Road
Chesterland.
Lock 3 Winterblast
Event Summary: The City of Akron’s Lock 3 is open for ice skating, ice bumper cars and more through Feb. 16. Ice skating $5. Skate rental $5. Skate aids are free. Winterblast opens at 11 a.m. each Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Check lock3live.com for full schedule of events, times and up-to-date information. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 375-2311.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Ordinary Miracles: Robert Glenn Ketchum’s Photographs of Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Event Summary: Ordinary Miracles celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Ketchum’s photographs, taken in the late 1980s, document both the breathtaking beauty and the environmental realities of the landscape. They reveal the extraordinary natural wonders in our own backyards. On display in the Akron Art Museum's Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Gallery through Jan. 25. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or call (330) 376-9186. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Architecture: From The Ground Up
Event Summary: Beck Center for the Arts is proud to present Architecture: From The Ground Up, a group photography exhibition of the Rust Belt Photo Collective. This exhibition offers current perspectives on architecture through the lens of the local artist. Over 40 pieces are on display exploring design, politics, color, and culture. The exhibiting artists are all members of Rust Belt Photo Collective, a community of regional photographers founded in Cleveland. These images will be on display and free for the public to ex… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Religious Thought: The Path of Humanity
Event Summary: Martin Buber, Jewish philosopher, presented a series of talks to a Protestant workman’s group in the Netherlands in 1946, in which he shared six Chasidic stories that mapped out how we can be our best in the world. Join facilitator Rabbi Enid Lader as we read three of those stories with Buber’s interpretations and discuss how these ideas resonate in our lives. Cost: $20. Please register in advance at https://centeringspace.org/ or call (216) 228-7451.Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107. Contact Phone or Email: 2162287451.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
"Pull Back the Curtain" Speaker Series: Life of a Cleveland Dancer
Event Summary: Join Lauren Stenroos, Company Artist and Rehearsal Director, Cleveland Ballet, as she reflects on 20 years in dance. She shares her journey from performer to Rehearsal Director at Cleveland Ballet, offering insights on training, longevity, and building a healthier dance world. This program will take place at Fairmount Center for the Arts on Sunday, Jan. 11, from 3-4 p.m. Learn more at fairmountcenter.org/speaker-series. Contact Phone or Email: info@fairmountcenter.org.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Fairmount Center for the Arts
8400 Fairmount Rd.
Novelty, OH 44072.
For more info visit www.fairmountcenter.org. "Advent in Plain Sight" an Online Advent Devotional
Event Summary: At Christmas, God came into our ordinary world in the form of a child, and still today, God is at work through the ordinary stuff of life, if we train our eyes to see. In this daily devotional for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, Jill J. Duffield draws readers' attention to ten ordinary objects that appear in the biblical narratives of messianic prophesy and incarnation―objects we encounter in our own lives. Join us via Zoom on Sunday evenings Dec. 7 through Jan. 11 (we'll not meet Dec. 28) as we find new m… Contact Phone or Email: 330-631-9606.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit seekingstillness.org. Southwest Divorced Widowed or Separated Seniors
Event Summary: Southwest Divorced Widowed or Separated Seniors group meets every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 7 p.m. at Zabor's Party Room, 5666 Pearl Road, Parma. For more information, contact Fran at (216) 254-9799. Contact Phone or Email: Fran (216) 254-9799.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Zabor's Party Room
5666 Pearl Road
Parma, Ohio.
America 250-Ohio: Ohio’s First and Originals - Ridge Tool Display
Event Summary: Learn about the Ridge Tool, developed in 1922 by resident William Thewes. Check out the North Ridgeville Historical Society’s display case at North Ridgeville Branch Library through Jan. 31. While you’re there, check out the library’s display of books about other Firsts and Originals. Learn more at america250-ohio.org/events-calendar. Contact Phone or Email: .
Monday, January 12, 2026.
North Ridgeville Branch Library
35700 Bainbridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039.
For more info visit america250-ohio.org. Birthcare of Medina County: “Comfort and Joy” Donations
Event Summary: Help Birthcare of Medina County bring comfort and joy to those in need this holiday season. Collect non-perishable staples to make the season brighter. Choose a theme (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack time or happy birthday) collect the items, and deliver in a bag or box to Birthcare (620 E. Smith Road, Medina) during December or January. (No glass, please!) Label your box or bag with the chosen theme and contents. Birthcare is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) social service organization that provides emergency… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-1190 | info@birthcaremedina.org.
Monday, January 12, 2026.
Medina County.
For more info visit birthcaremedina.org. Encore Chorale of Northeast Ohio - Registration for Spring Season
Event Summary: Encore Creativity for Older Adults ensembles are non-auditioned chorales for adults 55+. Drawing from a rich tapestry of musical traditions, these ensembles explore classical masterworks, folk songs, spirituals, opera, the American Songbook, Broadway favorites, and holiday music. Semesters run for 15 weeks, culminating with a performance that is free and open to the public. Rehearsals for Spring Season begin Monday, Jan. 26, from 1-2:30 p.m. at Orange Senior Center. Register at encorecreativity.org. Contact Phone or Email: info@encorecreativity.org.
Monday, January 12, 2026.
Orange Senior Center
32205 Chagrin Blvd
Pepper Pike, OH 44124.
For more info visit encorecreativity.org. Lights for Lions
Event Summary: Do you have broken or non-working holiday lights and extension cords? Donate them at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to help protect lions and cheetahs in Tanzania. Bring your broken, non-working strings of lights and extension cords (no packaging, please) to the zoo for recycling. Proceeds from recycling support the zoo’s lion and cheetah conservation program partner Lion Landscapes. Drop lights off at the main entrance 3900 Wildlife Way (you don't need a zoo ticket to drop them off) by Feb. 15, 2026, or year… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 661-6500 zooinfo@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Monday, January 12, 2026.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland OH 44109.
For more info visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. PERI (Public Employees Retired Inc.)
Event Summary: OPERS Retirees (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System) members meet to learn how PERI (Public Employees Retired Inc.) helps to protect and preserve OPERS pension and benefits programs and advocates for changes that are in the best interest of PERI members. Meetings in 2026 will be held Jan. 12, March 9, May 11, Sept. 14, and Nov. 9 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 8911 West Ridgewood Drive, Parma (corner of Ames Road and West Ridgewood Dr.) Meetings begin promptly at 10 a.m. with registration (you need to… Contact Phone or Email: circlestairman@yahoo.com.
Monday, January 12, 2026.
All Saints Episcopal Church
8911 West Ridgewood Drive
Parma, OH 44130
(corner of Ames Road and West Ridgewood Drive).
Turn Christmas Trees into "Merry" Mulch
Event Summary: Recycle your Christmas tree at Summit Metro Parks and we'll turn it into mulch to beautify the parks! On average, about 1,000 trees are collected each year and turned to mulch, which is spread near trailheads and used to create landscaping compost. Live trees (cleared of all decorations, garland and tinsel) can be dropped off at one of six locations throughout the county through January 31. Visit summitmetroparks.org/conservation/sustainability or call (330) 867-5511. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 867-5511.
Monday, January 12, 2026.
Summit Metro Parks.
For more info visit www.summitmetroparks.org. CVAC: Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Event Summary: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's inaugural Fine Art Photography Exhibition, a juried showcase on display Dec. 9 through Jan. 22, celebrates the creativity and skills of photographers from across our region in a range of curated categories. The community is welcomed to the Artist Reception on Friday, Jan. 16. This free event offers an opportunity to celebrate the artists and enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. This exhibition was established in memory of Jonathan Donald Kuhns, whose passion for photography an… Contact Phone or Email: director@cvartcenter.org.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Iterations: Rhythm & Reason
Event Summary: Iterations investigates rhythms of continuity and transformation through weaving, ceramics and sculpture. This convergence of three distinct practices offers a fresh dialogue between mediums: from the measured cadence of woven threads, to porcelain forms poised between balance and collapse, to tactile sculptures shaped by the land itself. Seen together, the works highlight how rhythm and reason guide creativity, transforming material into meditations on order, chaos, and possibility. On view Oct. 10 through… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 655-1366.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Peg’s Gallery
53 First Street
Hudson, OH 44236.
Architecture: From The Ground Up
Event Summary: Beck Center for the Arts is proud to present Architecture: From The Ground Up, a group photography exhibition of the Rust Belt Photo Collective. This exhibition offers current perspectives on architecture through the lens of the local artist. Over 40 pieces are on display exploring design, politics, color, and culture. The exhibiting artists are all members of Rust Belt Photo Collective, a community of regional photographers founded in Cleveland. These images will be on display and free for the public to ex… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Free Food Distribution
Event Summary: First Presbyterian Church – Willoughby, 4785 Shankland Road, offers a free food distribution at the church every Monday from 4-4:30 p.m. rain or shine, holidays included. To find out more, visit fpcwilloughby.org or call (440) 946-0070. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 946-0070 office@fpcwilloughby.org.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 4:00 PM.
The First Presbyterian Church – Willoughby
4785 Shankland Road
Willoughby, OH 44094.
For more info visit www.fpcwilloughby.org. Books, Beats and Bubbles
Event Summary: A high energy, musical story time for families with children of all ages, featuring stories, songs, instruments, dancing and bubbles. Presented at the Avon Branch Library on Mondays, Jan. 5 to Feb. 23, from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. or 6:30 to 7 p.m. Learn more at LorainPublicLibrary.org or call (440) 934-4743. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 934-4743.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 5:45 PM.
Avon Branch Library
37485 Harvest Drive
Avon, OH 44011.
Beginner Line Dance Lessons
Event Summary: Beginner Line Dance Lessons are held at 6 p.m. Mondays at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville and Wednesdays at St. Peter United Church of Christ in Seven Hills. Call Jackie (440) 546-7531 to reserve a spot. Contact Phone or Email: 440-546- 7531.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
1) SouthPark Mall in Strongsville, Ohio
2) St. Peter United Church of Christ in 7 Hills, Ohio.
Beginning Square Dance Lessons
Event Summary: Bring your friends for weekly beginning square dance lessons and enjoy "friendship set to music." Join the fun from 7-9 p.m. every Monday, through May 25, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 276 Bagley Road in Berea. Partners not needed. All ages welcomed. Casual attire. Refreshments served. $5 per 2-hour lesson. Learn more at solosquaredanceclub.com or email solosquaredanceclub@outlook.com. Contact Phone or Email: solosquaredanceclub@outlook.com.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
St. Paul Lutheran Church
276 Bagley Road
Berea, Ohio 44017.
For more info visit solosquaredanceclub.com. The Church According to Teilhard de Chardin
Event Summary: Join facilitator Mike Reiling for a 4-part program on Zoom to consider the insights of Louis Savary, a renowned Teilhard educator, in his book Catholicism and Evolution and The Christian Phenomenon: The Once and Future Church. While Teilhard did not write a treatise on his views of the church, his writings contain many references to what he saw as a new way, based on an evolutionary view of life, of understanding religion, church, and discipleship. Cost: $10 per session. Please register in advance at https:… Contact Phone or Email: 2162287451.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
America 250-Ohio: Ohio’s First and Originals - Ridge Tool Display
Event Summary: Learn about the Ridge Tool, developed in 1922 by resident William Thewes. Check out the North Ridgeville Historical Society’s display case at North Ridgeville Branch Library through Jan. 31. While you’re there, check out the library’s display of books about other Firsts and Originals. Learn more at america250-ohio.org/events-calendar. Contact Phone or Email: .
Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
North Ridgeville Branch Library
35700 Bainbridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039.
For more info visit america250-ohio.org. The 100 Doors of Cleveland Competition - First to find them all wins $1000.
Event Summary: Cleveland has its own unique collection of architectural and historical doors. Pat Dooley took 100 photographs of interesting doors on photography walks around Cleveland. If you can find all the doors before anyone else, you win $1,000. The competition website has a link to all the door photographs and a map showing the area to search. The competition was inspired by the book "Doors of Venice." The final day for submission is Feb. 28, 2026. Visit patdooley.smugmug.com/Doors-of-Cleveland for details.
… Contact Phone or Email: patjdooley@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Downtown Cleveland, including the Flats.
For more info visit patdooley.smugmug.com. Turn Christmas Trees into "Merry" Mulch
Event Summary: Recycle your Christmas tree at Summit Metro Parks and we'll turn it into mulch to beautify the parks! On average, about 1,000 trees are collected each year and turned to mulch, which is spread near trailheads and used to create landscaping compost. Live trees (cleared of all decorations, garland and tinsel) can be dropped off at one of six locations throughout the county through January 31. Visit summitmetroparks.org/conservation/sustainability or call (330) 867-5511. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 867-5511.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Summit Metro Parks.
For more info visit www.summitmetroparks.org. CVAC: Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Event Summary: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's inaugural Fine Art Photography Exhibition, a juried showcase on display Dec. 9 through Jan. 22, celebrates the creativity and skills of photographers from across our region in a range of curated categories. The community is welcomed to the Artist Reception on Friday, Jan. 16. This free event offers an opportunity to celebrate the artists and enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. This exhibition was established in memory of Jonathan Donald Kuhns, whose passion for photography an… Contact Phone or Email: director@cvartcenter.org.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Shattered Glass: The Women Who Elevated American Art
Event Summary: Shattered Glass is a major exhibition event celebrating more than 250 years of women artists, their untold stories, and their lasting impact on the art world. Curated with impressive loans from museums across the U.S. and the Canton Museum of Art’s own collection, Shattered Glass is the signature exhibition for CMA’s 90th Anniversary. On view through March 1. Learn more at cantonart.org or call (330) 453-7666.
Museum Hours:
Monday- Closed
Tuesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 453-7666.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44702.
For more info visit www.cantonart.org. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Iterations: Rhythm & Reason
Event Summary: Iterations investigates rhythms of continuity and transformation through weaving, ceramics and sculpture. This convergence of three distinct practices offers a fresh dialogue between mediums: from the measured cadence of woven threads, to porcelain forms poised between balance and collapse, to tactile sculptures shaped by the land itself. Seen together, the works highlight how rhythm and reason guide creativity, transforming material into meditations on order, chaos, and possibility. On view Oct. 10 through… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 655-1366.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Peg’s Gallery
53 First Street
Hudson, OH 44236.
Architecture: From The Ground Up
Event Summary: Beck Center for the Arts is proud to present Architecture: From The Ground Up, a group photography exhibition of the Rust Belt Photo Collective. This exhibition offers current perspectives on architecture through the lens of the local artist. Over 40 pieces are on display exploring design, politics, color, and culture. The exhibiting artists are all members of Rust Belt Photo Collective, a community of regional photographers founded in Cleveland. These images will be on display and free for the public to ex… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
TOPS Medina
Event Summary: You’re invited to the local TOPS chapter in Medina. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a nonprofit, weight-management support and wellness education organization that focuses on developing healthy lifestyles. TOPS Medina meets on Tuesdays at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, 400 N. Broadway St. Medina. Weigh-in at 5:30 p.m. Meeting follows weigh-ins. It’s free to try first meeting. Contact Judie at (330) 722-2585 to find out more. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-2585.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 5:30 PM.
St Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church
400 N. Broadway St.
Medina, OH 44256.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Event Summary: Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Are you overweight? Underweight? Obsessed with food, weight, or dieting? You are not alone. Today, there is a solution. Join us at our weekly meeting on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Tyler's Redemption Place, 2684 Sanitarium Road, Akron. Visit foodaddicts.org for additional in-person and online meetings. For more information, call (315) 269-5300 or (330) 858-6439. Contact Phone or Email: 315-269-5300 or 330-858-6439.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Tyler's Redemption Place
2684 Sanitarium Road
Akron, OH 44312.
Survive and Thrive After the Holidays
Event Summary: The holiday season can bring joy, but it can also stir up stress, grief, and big emotions, especially for children and families navigating grief, loss, or life transitions. On Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. join Pathway Caring for Children's Mental Health Director Marcie Girdlestone, LPCC-S, for an engaging workshop focused on helping families manage the after-effects of seasonal stress with a focus on strengthening connection through understanding and empathy. You’ll leave with practical tools h… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 896-9074.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:30 PM.
Green Branch Library
4046 Massillon Road
Uniontown, Ohio 44685.
For more info visit www.akronlibrary.org. Eat with Your Head / author Anthony DiMarino
Event Summary: New Year, New You! Frustrated with trying to lose weight? Done with diets? On Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. the North Royalton Library invites you to join registered dietitian and the author of “Eat. Move. Improve.” Anthony DiMarino, who will help you with your New Year Resolutions when he explains mindful eating and how you can use it to escape dieting and lose that weight for good. Free, but registration is required. Sponsored by The Friends of the North Royalton Library. The branch is located at 5071 Wal… Contact Phone or Email: 440-237-3800.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
North Royalton Branch Library
5071 Wallings Road
North Royalton, OH 44133.
NAMI Connection
Event Summary: NAMI Connection (Peer Support) is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who've been there. The group meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at Community Support Services, 150 Cross Street. Free of cost to participants. Designed for adults (18+) with mental health conditions. Learn more at namisummit.org or call (330) 252… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 252-1188.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Community Support Services
150 Cross Street.
For more info visit namisummit.org. Weekly Reflective Prayer at Centering Space
Event Summary: Join us for an hour of reflection, silence and sharing led by various members of our community. Prayer occurs weekly beginning Tuesday at 7 and repeats Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 PM and Wednesday evening at 7 PM. Register with Centering Space to receive the ZOOM link for any of the sessions or join us in person at Centering Space for the Tuesday night or the Wednesday afternoon gatherings. Donations support our ministry. Please register at https://centeringspace.org/ or call (216) 228-7451.Centering Space,… Contact Phone or Email: 2162287451.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
America 250-Ohio: Ohio’s First and Originals - Ridge Tool Display
Event Summary: Learn about the Ridge Tool, developed in 1922 by resident William Thewes. Check out the North Ridgeville Historical Society’s display case at North Ridgeville Branch Library through Jan. 31. While you’re there, check out the library’s display of books about other Firsts and Originals. Learn more at america250-ohio.org/events-calendar. Contact Phone or Email: .
Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
North Ridgeville Branch Library
35700 Bainbridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039.
For more info visit america250-ohio.org. Birthcare of Medina County: “Comfort and Joy” Donations
Event Summary: Help Birthcare of Medina County bring comfort and joy to those in need this holiday season. Collect non-perishable staples to make the season brighter. Choose a theme (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack time or happy birthday) collect the items, and deliver in a bag or box to Birthcare (620 E. Smith Road, Medina) during December or January. (No glass, please!) Label your box or bag with the chosen theme and contents. Birthcare is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) social service organization that provides emergency… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-1190 | info@birthcaremedina.org.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Medina County.
For more info visit birthcaremedina.org. Lights for Lions
Event Summary: Do you have broken or non-working holiday lights and extension cords? Donate them at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to help protect lions and cheetahs in Tanzania. Bring your broken, non-working strings of lights and extension cords (no packaging, please) to the zoo for recycling. Proceeds from recycling support the zoo’s lion and cheetah conservation program partner Lion Landscapes. Drop lights off at the main entrance 3900 Wildlife Way (you don't need a zoo ticket to drop them off) by Feb. 15, 2026, or year… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 661-6500 zooinfo@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland OH 44109.
For more info visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. Natural Discoveries Hiking Series
Event Summary: Medina County Park District's Natural Discoveries is an award-based series of free nature programs designed for ages seven to adult. Themed hikes are held on Sundays, and hikes that explore seasonal happenings are offered on Wednesdays. No registration required. First-time participants who complete ten (10) hikes in a calendar year earn a wooden hiking staff (one time only). For each year that five (5) hikes in a calendar year are completed, participants will earn a completion patch. Awards are free for Med… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Medina County Park District.
Turn Christmas Trees into "Merry" Mulch
Event Summary: Recycle your Christmas tree at Summit Metro Parks and we'll turn it into mulch to beautify the parks! On average, about 1,000 trees are collected each year and turned to mulch, which is spread near trailheads and used to create landscaping compost. Live trees (cleared of all decorations, garland and tinsel) can be dropped off at one of six locations throughout the county through January 31. Visit summitmetroparks.org/conservation/sustainability or call (330) 867-5511. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 867-5511.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Summit Metro Parks.
For more info visit www.summitmetroparks.org. 5th World Neuroscience, Neurology and Brain Disorders Summit
Event Summary: On behalf of the organizing committee, Neuroscience 2026 is cordially invited to attend the upcoming scientific conference 5th world Neuroscience Neurology and Brain Disorders Summit from January 14-16, 2026 in Abu Dhabi, UAE and Neuroscience under the theme of " Advancing understanding of the brain and nervous system through research, innovation, and collaboration". The conference will provide both in-person and virtual participation opportunities to ensure that all attendees have a thorough and inclusive… Contact Phone or Email: neuroscience@ucgconferences.com.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Abu Dhabi, UAE.
For more info visit neuroscience.utilitarianconferences.com. Rotator Cuff Injury and Disease Management
Event Summary: Daniel Kana, DO, Southwest Orthopedics will discuss the progression of Rotator cuff disease. Topics will
include impingement, tendonitis, acute and chronic tears, and treatments including surgical repairs and
reverse total shoulder replacement. This physician presentation will take place Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 10 a.m. at the Middleburg Heights Library. Reservation required through the library; please call (440) 234-3600. For additional information, call (440) 816-4037 or email communitynurses3@swgeneral.c… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 816-4037.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Cuyahoga County Public Library
Middleburg Hts. Branch
16699 Bagley Rd. Middleburg Hts.
Rotator Cuff Injury in Disease Management
Event Summary: Daniel Kana DO from NOMS Southwest Orthopedics will discuss the progression of rotator cuff disease. Topics will include symptoms and treatments including surgical repairs and replacement. Registration required. Contact Phone or Email: 4402343600.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Middleburg Heights Branch Library
16699 Bagley Road.
Shattered Glass: The Women Who Elevated American Art
Event Summary: Shattered Glass is a major exhibition event celebrating more than 250 years of women artists, their untold stories, and their lasting impact on the art world. Curated with impressive loans from museums across the U.S. and the Canton Museum of Art’s own collection, Shattered Glass is the signature exhibition for CMA’s 90th Anniversary. On view through March 1. Learn more at cantonart.org or call (330) 453-7666.
Museum Hours:
Monday- Closed
Tuesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 453-7666.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44702.
For more info visit www.cantonart.org. Veale Wellness & Aquatic Center Open House
Event Summary: Join us for an open house celebrating our 15-year anniversary to wellness designed for seniors! Enjoy workout demos, healthy snacks and wellness stations. Learn about special membership rates. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 942-4358 or kbradac@ohioliving.org.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
4950 Northridge Drive
Willoughby, OH 44094.
For more info visit ohioliving.org. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Iterations: Rhythm & Reason
Event Summary: Iterations investigates rhythms of continuity and transformation through weaving, ceramics and sculpture. This convergence of three distinct practices offers a fresh dialogue between mediums: from the measured cadence of woven threads, to porcelain forms poised between balance and collapse, to tactile sculptures shaped by the land itself. Seen together, the works highlight how rhythm and reason guide creativity, transforming material into meditations on order, chaos, and possibility. On view Oct. 10 through… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 655-1366.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Peg’s Gallery
53 First Street
Hudson, OH 44236.
Lock 3 Winterblast
Event Summary: The City of Akron’s Lock 3 is open for ice skating, ice bumper cars and more through Feb. 16. Ice skating $5. Skate rental $5. Skate aids are free. Winterblast opens at 11 a.m. each Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Check lock3live.com for full schedule of events, times and up-to-date information. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 375-2311.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Ordinary Miracles: Robert Glenn Ketchum’s Photographs of Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Event Summary: Ordinary Miracles celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Ketchum’s photographs, taken in the late 1980s, document both the breathtaking beauty and the environmental realities of the landscape. They reveal the extraordinary natural wonders in our own backyards. On display in the Akron Art Museum's Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Gallery through Jan. 25. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or call (330) 376-9186. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. The Life of Julia Child
Event Summary: Julia was an American chef, author and television personality who brought French cuisine to the American public. The program will be portrayed by Women in History. This will be held in the newly renovated theater at The Fine Arts on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 11 a.m. The menu will be chicken parmesan, bow tie pasta and Italian rolls with lemon bars. Reservations are required by Jan. 9 and must be paid for unless canceled prior to Jan. 9. All admissions payable by check or cash at the door. The cost is $20/membe… Contact Phone or Email: 440-251-1629; wcfinearts@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
The Women’s Committee of The Fine Arts Assn.
38660 Mentor Ave.
Willoughby 44094.
Architecture: From The Ground Up
Event Summary: Beck Center for the Arts is proud to present Architecture: From The Ground Up, a group photography exhibition of the Rust Belt Photo Collective. This exhibition offers current perspectives on architecture through the lens of the local artist. Over 40 pieces are on display exploring design, politics, color, and culture. The exhibiting artists are all members of Rust Belt Photo Collective, a community of regional photographers founded in Cleveland. These images will be on display and free for the public to ex… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
On Display at The Sculpture Center
Event Summary: On exhibit now through Jan. 17 at The Sculpture Center, 12210 Euclid Ave, Cleveland. Joey Quiñones: Maroon. In a new body of work, the artist explores the layered meanings of the word “maroon.” Commonly known as a color, “maroon” also functions as a verb—to be abandoned or stranded, especially on an island. Timothy Manalo: Many Eyes Wondering. Working primarily in sculpture, textiles, and installation, Toronto-based artist Timothy Manalo explores the dissonances between knowledge and the objects created to… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 229-6527 info@sculpturecenter.org.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Sculpture Center
12210 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit sculpturecenter.org. Rotary Club of Aurora
Event Summary: Rotary Club of Aurora meets at Church in Aurora (146 South Chillicothe Road) at 7:30 a.m. on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays and at noon on 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. Rotary provides fellowship and works to make our community and the world a better place. Open to all men and women, no attendance or business requirement. Join us! Learn more at aurorarotaryclub.org or call Charlie at (330) 909-0077. Contact Phone or Email: Charlie at 330-909-0077.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Church in Aurora
146 South Chillicothe Road
Aurora, OH.
CVAC: Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Event Summary: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's inaugural Fine Art Photography Exhibition, a juried showcase on display Dec. 9 through Jan. 22, celebrates the creativity and skills of photographers from across our region in a range of curated categories. The community is welcomed to the Artist Reception on Friday, Jan. 16. This free event offers an opportunity to celebrate the artists and enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. This exhibition was established in memory of Jonathan Donald Kuhns, whose passion for photography an… Contact Phone or Email: director@cvartcenter.org.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Weekly Reflective Prayer at Centering Space
Event Summary: Join us for an hour of reflection, silence and sharing led by various members of our community. Prayer occurs weekly beginning Tuesday at 7 and repeats Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 PM and Wednesday evening at 7 PM. Register with Centering Space to receive the ZOOM link for any of the sessions or join us in person at Centering Space for the Tuesday night or the Wednesday afternoon gatherings. Donations support our ministry. Please register at https://centeringspace.org/ or call (216) 228-7451.Centering Space,… Contact Phone or Email: 2162287451.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
Love It, Don't List It
Event Summary: Join designer Tracy Rendina at Harlequin Design Studio (313 Treeworth Boulevard, Broadview Heights) for an inspiring, free seminar series designed to help you fall in love with your home again. Ideas shared will include reimagining your spaces to fit your lifestyle, creating mood boards and why remodeling adds more value and joy than selling ever could. Love It, Don't List It event dates: Jan. 14, from 4-7 p.m.; Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Feb. 11, from 4-7 p.m. Enjoy cocktails, appetizers and a li… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 659-2979.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 4:00 PM.
Harlequin Design Studio
313 Treeworth Boulevard
Broadview Heights, OH.
Low Power Happy Hour: Modern Farming and Conservation in CVNP
Event Summary: Meet farmers of CVNP using sustainable agriculture practices and promoting conservation through modern farming. Hear from Kyla Werlin of Oxbow Orchard, Sasha Miller of PurpleBrown Farmstead, and Mark Trapp of Trapp Family Farm on their practices and what to look for from their farms in the coming year. This event will take place Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 5-7 p.m. at Happy Days Lodge, in Peninsula. Conservancy members admitted free. General admission $10. Learn more at conservancyforcvnp.org or call (330) 657… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 657-2909 info@forcvnp.org.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 5:00 PM.
Happy Days Lodge
500 West Streetsboro Street
Peninsula, OH 44264.
For more info visit www.conservancyforcvnp.org. Beginner Line Dance Lessons
Event Summary: Beginner Line Dance Lessons are held at 6 p.m. Mondays at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville and Wednesdays at St. Peter United Church of Christ in Seven Hills. Call Jackie (440) 546-7531 to reserve a spot. Contact Phone or Email: 440-546- 7531.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
1) SouthPark Mall in Strongsville, Ohio
2) St. Peter United Church of Christ in 7 Hills, Ohio.
UFO and other Strange Phenomenon
Event Summary: Do you have an interest in UFO's and other types of Strange Phenomenon? Come join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. For information, email ufoclubbuckeye@gmail.com or call Ken at (330) 483-6103. Check us out on Facebook and at medinaphenomenon.com. Contact Phone or Email: ufoclubbuckeye@gmail.com or Call Ken 330.483.6103.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Buckeye Library
6625 Wolff Road, Medina Oh
Community Room.
Food Addicts Meeting
Event Summary: Are you obsessed with food, weight, or dieting? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free 12-step program for those suffering from overeating, under-eating, or bulimia. Meetings are held on Wednesdays, from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. at St Luke's Episcopal Church, 11519 Wilson Mills Road, in Chardon. Learn more online at foodaddicts.org/meeting/773 or call (440) 295-3353. Contact Phone or Email: 440-295-3353.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM.
St Luke's Episcopal Church
11519 Wilson Mills Road
Chardon, OH 44024.
For more info visit www.foodaddicts.org. Prepare the Town: Hands Only CPR
Event Summary: A 30-minute instruction by certified Red Cross presenters, teaching hands-only techniques for CPR. Registration required. Contact Phone or Email: 4402343600.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Middleburg Heights Branch Library
16699 Bagley Road.
Weekly Reflective Prayer at Centering Space
Event Summary: Join us for an hour of reflection, silence and sharing led by various members of our community. Prayer occurs weekly beginning Tuesday at 7 and repeats Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 PM and Wednesday evening at 7 PM. Register with Centering Space to receive the ZOOM link for any of the sessions or join us in person at Centering Space for the Tuesday night or the Wednesday afternoon gatherings. Donations support our ministry. Please register at https://centeringspace.org/ or call (216) 228-7451.Centering Space,… Contact Phone or Email: 2162287451.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
America 250-Ohio: Ohio’s First and Originals - Ridge Tool Display
Event Summary: Learn about the Ridge Tool, developed in 1922 by resident William Thewes. Check out the North Ridgeville Historical Society’s display case at North Ridgeville Branch Library through Jan. 31. While you’re there, check out the library’s display of books about other Firsts and Originals. Learn more at america250-ohio.org/events-calendar. Contact Phone or Email: .
Thursday, January 15, 2026.
North Ridgeville Branch Library
35700 Bainbridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039.
For more info visit america250-ohio.org. Keeping Connected Luncheons
Event Summary: Open to all adults in Medina County and held monthly at Medina United Methodist Church on Foote Road. The luncheons begin with gathering at 11:30 a.m. opening at 11:45 a.m. lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m. and a program until 1:30 p.m. Donations accepted for the lunch. Programs include: Dec. 11 - St. Cecilia Choral Society concert; Jan. 15 - Con Lady Named Cassie presented by Women of History; Feb. 19 - CUPS Collective with Cindy Maxwell; March 19 - Fish Fry at Medina County Career Center; April 16 - presen… Contact Phone or Email: alanpenn99@gmail.com.
Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Medina United Methodist Church
4747 Foote Road
Medina, OH 44256.
Kent State University School of Art Collection and Galleries
Event Summary: Kent State University School of Art Collection and Galleries invites the public to experience four compelling exhibitions. A Gift in Ink (through June 30) showcases a selection of prints generously donated by the New York Print Club. Wood and Ink (through Jan. 24) explores the dynamic themes and techniques of German Expressionism. The Biennial Faculty Show (Jan. 20 to Feb. 13) will feature the work of full-time, part-time and emeritus Kent State University School of Art faculty. None of us really know what… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-1379 | schoolofartgalleries@kent.edu.
Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Kent State University.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Medina County Arts Council: Creative Connection Art Kits
Event Summary: Through Creative Connection, Medina County Arts Council is able to reach underserved and at-risk youth, adults, and families across Medina County with free, high-quality art kits filled with thoughtfully chosen supplies and inspiring project ideas. Register at MedinaCountyArtsCouncil.org/creative-connection. To contribute to this program, check out the wishlist on Amazon (a.co/cHd0m1F) or email MedinaCoArtsCouncil@gmail.com to inquire about becoming a sponsor. Contact Phone or Email: MedinaCoArtsCouncil@gmail.com.
Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Medina County.
For more info visit www.medinacountyartscouncil.org. The 100 Doors of Cleveland Competition - First to find them all wins $1000.
Event Summary: Cleveland has its own unique collection of architectural and historical doors. Pat Dooley took 100 photographs of interesting doors on photography walks around Cleveland. If you can find all the doors before anyone else, you win $1,000. The competition website has a link to all the door photographs and a map showing the area to search. The competition was inspired by the book "Doors of Venice." The final day for submission is Feb. 28, 2026. Visit patdooley.smugmug.com/Doors-of-Cleveland for details.
… Contact Phone or Email: patjdooley@yahoo.com.
Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Downtown Cleveland, including the Flats.
For more info visit patdooley.smugmug.com. The Giving Place: Looking for Volunteers and Donations
Event Summary: The Giving Place, 1095 North Court Street in Medina, is looking for volunteers. Our mission is to make a difference in our community through the donations we sell and the charities we serve. There are multiple ways you can help change lives in our community: donate gently used items, become a volunteer, help spread the word. Learn more at thegivingplacemedina.org or call (330) 461-1093. Contact Phone or Email: 330.461.1093.
Thursday, January 15, 2026.
The Giving Place
1095 North Court Street
Medina Ohio 44256.
Turn Christmas Trees into "Merry" Mulch
Event Summary: Recycle your Christmas tree at Summit Metro Parks and we'll turn it into mulch to beautify the parks! On average, about 1,000 trees are collected each year and turned to mulch, which is spread near trailheads and used to create landscaping compost. Live trees (cleared of all decorations, garland and tinsel) can be dropped off at one of six locations throughout the county through January 31. Visit summitmetroparks.org/conservation/sustainability or call (330) 867-5511. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 867-5511.
Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Summit Metro Parks.
For more info visit www.summitmetroparks.org. CVAC: Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Event Summary: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's inaugural Fine Art Photography Exhibition, a juried showcase on display Dec. 9 through Jan. 22, celebrates the creativity and skills of photographers from across our region in a range of curated categories. The community is welcomed to the Artist Reception on Friday, Jan. 16. This free event offers an opportunity to celebrate the artists and enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. This exhibition was established in memory of Jonathan Donald Kuhns, whose passion for photography an… Contact Phone or Email: director@cvartcenter.org.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Shattered Glass: The Women Who Elevated American Art
Event Summary: Shattered Glass is a major exhibition event celebrating more than 250 years of women artists, their untold stories, and their lasting impact on the art world. Curated with impressive loans from museums across the U.S. and the Canton Museum of Art’s own collection, Shattered Glass is the signature exhibition for CMA’s 90th Anniversary. On view through March 1. Learn more at cantonart.org or call (330) 453-7666.
Museum Hours:
Monday- Closed
Tuesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 453-7666.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44702.
For more info visit www.cantonart.org. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Iterations: Rhythm & Reason
Event Summary: Iterations investigates rhythms of continuity and transformation through weaving, ceramics and sculpture. This convergence of three distinct practices offers a fresh dialogue between mediums: from the measured cadence of woven threads, to porcelain forms poised between balance and collapse, to tactile sculptures shaped by the land itself. Seen together, the works highlight how rhythm and reason guide creativity, transforming material into meditations on order, chaos, and possibility. On view Oct. 10 through… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 655-1366.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Peg’s Gallery
53 First Street
Hudson, OH 44236.
Lock 3 Winterblast
Event Summary: The City of Akron’s Lock 3 is open for ice skating, ice bumper cars and more through Feb. 16. Ice skating $5. Skate rental $5. Skate aids are free. Winterblast opens at 11 a.m. each Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Check lock3live.com for full schedule of events, times and up-to-date information. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 375-2311.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Ordinary Miracles: Robert Glenn Ketchum’s Photographs of Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Event Summary: Ordinary Miracles celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Ketchum’s photographs, taken in the late 1980s, document both the breathtaking beauty and the environmental realities of the landscape. They reveal the extraordinary natural wonders in our own backyards. On display in the Akron Art Museum's Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Gallery through Jan. 25. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or call (330) 376-9186. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. American Dream: Immigrants and the Business of Fashion
Event Summary: This Western Reserve Historical Society exhibit explores the lives and legacies of four Jewish Immigrant women whose bold visions and entrepreneurial spirits transformed 20th-century American Fashion. Presented in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing of the Cleveland History Center, through Sept. 6, 2026. The History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at wrhs.org or call (216) 721-5722. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 12:00 PM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Architecture: From The Ground Up
Event Summary: Beck Center for the Arts is proud to present Architecture: From The Ground Up, a group photography exhibition of the Rust Belt Photo Collective. This exhibition offers current perspectives on architecture through the lens of the local artist. Over 40 pieces are on display exploring design, politics, color, and culture. The exhibiting artists are all members of Rust Belt Photo Collective, a community of regional photographers founded in Cleveland. These images will be on display and free for the public to ex… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Off the Rack: Hidden Treasures From the Crawford
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum curatorial staff has combed through the Museum’s storage areas and carefully selected items for this special exhibit. See rare vehicles, engines, bicycles, motorcycles, aircraft, scale models and more. Featured objects include: "Del's Folkswagon," driven by the late Del Donahoo of WKYC-3 News; "Solar Vision," a solar powered race car constructed by the University of Michigan in 1995 for the Sunrayce racing series; and a 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton, one of just 196 built. Exhibit… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. On Display at The Sculpture Center
Event Summary: On exhibit now through Jan. 17 at The Sculpture Center, 12210 Euclid Ave, Cleveland. Joey Quiñones: Maroon. In a new body of work, the artist explores the layered meanings of the word “maroon.” Commonly known as a color, “maroon” also functions as a verb—to be abandoned or stranded, especially on an island. Timothy Manalo: Many Eyes Wondering. Working primarily in sculpture, textiles, and installation, Toronto-based artist Timothy Manalo explores the dissonances between knowledge and the objects created to… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 229-6527 info@sculpturecenter.org.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Sculpture Center
12210 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit sculpturecenter.org. CASA Informational Session - Zoom
Event Summary: A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a trained community volunteer appointed by the Juvenile Court to represent the best interests of a child who has been abused or neglected. Join us to learn what it means to be a CASA volunteer in our community. This CASA Informational Session will be held Thursday, Jan. 15, from 4-5 p.m. via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent to those who register. Please visit cfadvocates.org to learn more and to register for the session. Contact Phone or Email: reyerman@cfadvocates.org.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom - link will be sent out to those who register.
For more info visit cfadvocates.org. Community Soup Dinners
Event Summary: Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, is holding its Community Soup Dinners again this year. They occur on the 3rd Thursday of each month, through March, at 5 p.m. Members make crockpots of soup and everyone eats until the soup runs out. It's a fun way to try different soups. Come join us for a free meal and some good fellowship. Learn more at brunswickumc.org. Contact Phone or Email: church@brunswickumc.org.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Brunswick United Methodist Church
1395 Pearl Road
Brunswick, Ohio 44212.
One Way to look at Dignity
Event Summary: Join Facilitator Carol Kandiko, CSA, as we share our experiences and hear others describe theirs when it comes to the subject of DIGNITY. Together we’ll grow in mutual appreciation and respect. Group size is limited. Register early. Cost: $20. Please register at https://centeringspace.org/ or call (216) 228-7451.Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107. Contact Phone or Email: 2162287451.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
Wick Life Moments: Pour-Sip-Repeat-Candle Experience
Event Summary: Wick Life Moments: Pour-Sip-Repeat-Candle ExperienceStarting January 3rd, 2026.Located at: Locally Spruced 24673 Cedar Rd. Lyndhurst in the heart of Legacy VillageThis elevated pour & sip class blends creativity, self-care, and good vibes as you design your own luxury candle from start to finish.Guests will enjoy: A guided candle-making experience using natural premium wax, toxin free fragrances, and luxury reusable vessels.Hands-on instruction perfect for beginners and creatives alike/ A relaxed, social a… Contact Phone or Email: 440-840-6287.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Locally Spruced an Ohio Collaborative Retail store in the heart of Legacy Village
24673 Cedar Road
Lyndhurst Ohio 44124.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Free Line Dancing Classes for Veterans
Event Summary: Line dancing taught by professional dance teacher Sharon Rae each Thursday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at SAM Center, 8101 Manchester Ave NW, Canal Fulton. Free to veterans, spouses, $5 to others. This is a drop-in class - come when you want. No reservations required. Learn more at servingareamilitary.org or call (330) 956-6162. Contact Phone or Email: 330-956-6162.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
SAM Center
8101 Manchester Ave NW
Canal Fulton, OH 44614.
For more info visit www.servingareamilitary.org. Municipal Murder: The Final Pitch
Event Summary: Step up to the plate for the latest chapter in the Western Reserve Historical Society's thrilling murder mystery series at the Cleveland History Center. It’s 1948, and the city’s baseball banquet is buzzing—players, fans, and reporters all rubbing elbows under the glittering lights. But amid the cheers and clinking glasses, someone is swinging for more than just a home run… and a shocking “strikeout” could change the game forever. Can you solve the mystery and catch the culprit, or will this case turn into… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6:45 PM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. America 250-Ohio: Ohio’s First and Originals - Ridge Tool Display
Event Summary: Learn about the Ridge Tool, developed in 1922 by resident William Thewes. Check out the North Ridgeville Historical Society’s display case at North Ridgeville Branch Library through Jan. 31. While you’re there, check out the library’s display of books about other Firsts and Originals. Learn more at america250-ohio.org/events-calendar. Contact Phone or Email: .
Friday, January 16, 2026.
North Ridgeville Branch Library
35700 Bainbridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039.
For more info visit america250-ohio.org. Birthcare of Medina County: “Comfort and Joy” Donations
Event Summary: Help Birthcare of Medina County bring comfort and joy to those in need this holiday season. Collect non-perishable staples to make the season brighter. Choose a theme (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack time or happy birthday) collect the items, and deliver in a bag or box to Birthcare (620 E. Smith Road, Medina) during December or January. (No glass, please!) Label your box or bag with the chosen theme and contents. Birthcare is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) social service organization that provides emergency… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-1190 | info@birthcaremedina.org.
Friday, January 16, 2026.
Medina County.
For more info visit birthcaremedina.org. Turn Christmas Trees into "Merry" Mulch
Event Summary: Recycle your Christmas tree at Summit Metro Parks and we'll turn it into mulch to beautify the parks! On average, about 1,000 trees are collected each year and turned to mulch, which is spread near trailheads and used to create landscaping compost. Live trees (cleared of all decorations, garland and tinsel) can be dropped off at one of six locations throughout the county through January 31. Visit summitmetroparks.org/conservation/sustainability or call (330) 867-5511. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 867-5511.
Friday, January 16, 2026.
Summit Metro Parks.
For more info visit www.summitmetroparks.org. American Dream: Immigrants and the Business of Fashion
Event Summary: This Western Reserve Historical Society exhibit explores the lives and legacies of four Jewish Immigrant women whose bold visions and entrepreneurial spirits transformed 20th-century American Fashion. Presented in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing of the Cleveland History Center, through Sept. 6, 2026. The History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at wrhs.org or call (216) 721-5722. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. CVAC: Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Event Summary: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's inaugural Fine Art Photography Exhibition, a juried showcase on display Dec. 9 through Jan. 22, celebrates the creativity and skills of photographers from across our region in a range of curated categories. The community is welcomed to the Artist Reception on Friday, Jan. 16. This free event offers an opportunity to celebrate the artists and enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. This exhibition was established in memory of Jonathan Donald Kuhns, whose passion for photography an… Contact Phone or Email: director@cvartcenter.org.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies
Event Summary: WRHS Cleveland History Center presents a journey through Northeast Ohio movie history, and it is a remarkable one. This exhibit complements “Ohio Goes to the Movies,” a statewide film festival and signature event of America 250-Ohio (America250-Ohio.org) that features Ohio actors, directors, writers, composers and others who bring the magic of the movies to life. Hollywood on the Cuyahoga runs through October 2026. Cleveland History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, from 10 a… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Off the Rack: Hidden Treasures From the Crawford
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum curatorial staff has combed through the Museum’s storage areas and carefully selected items for this special exhibit. See rare vehicles, engines, bicycles, motorcycles, aircraft, scale models and more. Featured objects include: "Del's Folkswagon," driven by the late Del Donahoo of WKYC-3 News; "Solar Vision," a solar powered race car constructed by the University of Michigan in 1995 for the Sunrayce racing series; and a 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton, one of just 196 built. Exhibit… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Shattered Glass: The Women Who Elevated American Art
Event Summary: Shattered Glass is a major exhibition event celebrating more than 250 years of women artists, their untold stories, and their lasting impact on the art world. Curated with impressive loans from museums across the U.S. and the Canton Museum of Art’s own collection, Shattered Glass is the signature exhibition for CMA’s 90th Anniversary. On view through March 1. Learn more at cantonart.org or call (330) 453-7666.
Museum Hours:
Monday- Closed
Tuesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 453-7666.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44702.
For more info visit www.cantonart.org. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Iterations: Rhythm & Reason
Event Summary: Iterations investigates rhythms of continuity and transformation through weaving, ceramics and sculpture. This convergence of three distinct practices offers a fresh dialogue between mediums: from the measured cadence of woven threads, to porcelain forms poised between balance and collapse, to tactile sculptures shaped by the land itself. Seen together, the works highlight how rhythm and reason guide creativity, transforming material into meditations on order, chaos, and possibility. On view Oct. 10 through… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 655-1366.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Peg’s Gallery
53 First Street
Hudson, OH 44236.
Lock 3 Winterblast
Event Summary: The City of Akron’s Lock 3 is open for ice skating, ice bumper cars and more through Feb. 16. Ice skating $5. Skate rental $5. Skate aids are free. Winterblast opens at 11 a.m. each Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Check lock3live.com for full schedule of events, times and up-to-date information. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 375-2311.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Ordinary Miracles: Robert Glenn Ketchum’s Photographs of Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Event Summary: Ordinary Miracles celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Ketchum’s photographs, taken in the late 1980s, document both the breathtaking beauty and the environmental realities of the landscape. They reveal the extraordinary natural wonders in our own backyards. On display in the Akron Art Museum's Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Gallery through Jan. 25. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or call (330) 376-9186. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Architecture: From The Ground Up
Event Summary: Beck Center for the Arts is proud to present Architecture: From The Ground Up, a group photography exhibition of the Rust Belt Photo Collective. This exhibition offers current perspectives on architecture through the lens of the local artist. Over 40 pieces are on display exploring design, politics, color, and culture. The exhibiting artists are all members of Rust Belt Photo Collective, a community of regional photographers founded in Cleveland. These images will be on display and free for the public to ex… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
On Display at The Sculpture Center
Event Summary: On exhibit now through Jan. 17 at The Sculpture Center, 12210 Euclid Ave, Cleveland. Joey Quiñones: Maroon. In a new body of work, the artist explores the layered meanings of the word “maroon.” Commonly known as a color, “maroon” also functions as a verb—to be abandoned or stranded, especially on an island. Timothy Manalo: Many Eyes Wondering. Working primarily in sculpture, textiles, and installation, Toronto-based artist Timothy Manalo explores the dissonances between knowledge and the objects created to… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 229-6527 info@sculpturecenter.org.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Sculpture Center
12210 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit sculpturecenter.org. Artist Reception: Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Event Summary: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's inaugural Fine Art Photography Exhibition, a juried showcase on display through Jan. 22, celebrates the creativity and skills of photographers from across our region in a range of curated categories. The community is welcomed to the Artist Reception on Friday, Jan. 16, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This free event, offers an opportunity to celebrate the artists and enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. This exhibition was established in memory of Jonathan Donald Kuhns, whose passion for… Contact Phone or Email: director@cvartcenter.org.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Wick Life Moments: Pour-Sip-Repeat-Candle Experience
Event Summary: Wick Life Moments: Pour-Sip-Repeat-Candle ExperienceStarting January 3rd, 2026.Located at: Locally Spruced 24673 Cedar Rd. Lyndhurst in the heart of Legacy VillageThis elevated pour & sip class blends creativity, self-care, and good vibes as you design your own luxury candle from start to finish.Guests will enjoy: A guided candle-making experience using natural premium wax, toxin free fragrances, and luxury reusable vessels.Hands-on instruction perfect for beginners and creatives alike/ A relaxed, social a… Contact Phone or Email: 440-840-6287.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Locally Spruced an Ohio Collaborative Retail store in the heart of Legacy Village
24673 Cedar Road
Lyndhurst Ohio 44124.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. North Pointe Ballet "The Nutcracker"
Event Summary: North Pointe Ballet continues celebrating a decade of accessible ballet with its 10th Annual production of "The Nutcracker." Young Clara will once again invite us inside her imagination with "The Nutcracker," a beloved tradition since 1892. There are epic battles, professional dancers, and displays of heartwarming joy as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince make their way to the Land of the Sweets. North Pointe Ballet’s production is an imaginative staging unlike you’ve ever seen before. The holiday classic is b… Contact Phone or Email: boxoffice@northpointeballet.org.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Berea-Midpark High School Performing Arts Center.
For more info visit northpointeballet.org. Western Reserve Playhouse: The House of Blue Leaves
Event Summary: Directed by August Scarpelli, The House of Blue Leaves cuts the distance between audience and action. Winner of the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, The House of Blue Leaves is a true dark comedy, blending farce with biting satire, jarring tonal shifts, and laugh-out-loud moments you’ll struggle to explain the next day. Set in New York City on the day of a papal visit, The House of Blue Leaves centers on Artie Shaughnessy, a struggling songwriter desperate for reco… Contact Phone or Email: braelin@thewrp.org.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Western Reserve Playhouse
3326 Everett Road
Richfield, OH 44286.
America 250-Ohio: Ohio’s First and Originals - Ridge Tool Display
Event Summary: Learn about the Ridge Tool, developed in 1922 by resident William Thewes. Check out the North Ridgeville Historical Society’s display case at North Ridgeville Branch Library through Jan. 31. While you’re there, check out the library’s display of books about other Firsts and Originals. Learn more at america250-ohio.org/events-calendar. Contact Phone or Email: .
Saturday, January 17, 2026.
North Ridgeville Branch Library
35700 Bainbridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039.
For more info visit america250-ohio.org. The 100 Doors of Cleveland Competition - First to find them all wins $1000.
Event Summary: Cleveland has its own unique collection of architectural and historical doors. Pat Dooley took 100 photographs of interesting doors on photography walks around Cleveland. If you can find all the doors before anyone else, you win $1,000. The competition website has a link to all the door photographs and a map showing the area to search. The competition was inspired by the book "Doors of Venice." The final day for submission is Feb. 28, 2026. Visit patdooley.smugmug.com/Doors-of-Cleveland for details.
… Contact Phone or Email: patjdooley@yahoo.com.
Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Downtown Cleveland, including the Flats.
For more info visit patdooley.smugmug.com. Turn Christmas Trees into "Merry" Mulch
Event Summary: Recycle your Christmas tree at Summit Metro Parks and we'll turn it into mulch to beautify the parks! On average, about 1,000 trees are collected each year and turned to mulch, which is spread near trailheads and used to create landscaping compost. Live trees (cleared of all decorations, garland and tinsel) can be dropped off at one of six locations throughout the county through January 31. Visit summitmetroparks.org/conservation/sustainability or call (330) 867-5511. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 867-5511.
Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Summit Metro Parks.
For more info visit www.summitmetroparks.org. Architecture: From The Ground Up
Event Summary: Beck Center for the Arts is proud to present Architecture: From The Ground Up, a group photography exhibition of the Rust Belt Photo Collective. This exhibition offers current perspectives on architecture through the lens of the local artist. Over 40 pieces are on display exploring design, politics, color, and culture. The exhibiting artists are all members of Rust Belt Photo Collective, a community of regional photographers founded in Cleveland. These images will be on display and free for the public to ex… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 9:00 AM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
American Dream: Immigrants and the Business of Fashion
Event Summary: This Western Reserve Historical Society exhibit explores the lives and legacies of four Jewish Immigrant women whose bold visions and entrepreneurial spirits transformed 20th-century American Fashion. Presented in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing of the Cleveland History Center, through Sept. 6, 2026. The History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at wrhs.org or call (216) 721-5722. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. CVAC: Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Event Summary: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's inaugural Fine Art Photography Exhibition, a juried showcase on display Dec. 9 through Jan. 22, celebrates the creativity and skills of photographers from across our region in a range of curated categories. The community is welcomed to the Artist Reception on Friday, Jan. 16. This free event offers an opportunity to celebrate the artists and enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. This exhibition was established in memory of Jonathan Donald Kuhns, whose passion for photography an… Contact Phone or Email: director@cvartcenter.org.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies
Event Summary: WRHS Cleveland History Center presents a journey through Northeast Ohio movie history, and it is a remarkable one. This exhibit complements “Ohio Goes to the Movies,” a statewide film festival and signature event of America 250-Ohio (America250-Ohio.org) that features Ohio actors, directors, writers, composers and others who bring the magic of the movies to life. Hollywood on the Cuyahoga runs through October 2026. Cleveland History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, from 10 a… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Off the Rack: Hidden Treasures From the Crawford
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum curatorial staff has combed through the Museum’s storage areas and carefully selected items for this special exhibit. See rare vehicles, engines, bicycles, motorcycles, aircraft, scale models and more. Featured objects include: "Del's Folkswagon," driven by the late Del Donahoo of WKYC-3 News; "Solar Vision," a solar powered race car constructed by the University of Michigan in 1995 for the Sunrayce racing series; and a 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton, one of just 196 built. Exhibit… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Shattered Glass: The Women Who Elevated American Art
Event Summary: Shattered Glass is a major exhibition event celebrating more than 250 years of women artists, their untold stories, and their lasting impact on the art world. Curated with impressive loans from museums across the U.S. and the Canton Museum of Art’s own collection, Shattered Glass is the signature exhibition for CMA’s 90th Anniversary. On view through March 1. Learn more at cantonart.org or call (330) 453-7666.
Museum Hours:
Monday- Closed
Tuesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 453-7666.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44702.
For more info visit www.cantonart.org. Winter Farmers Market at Frostville
Event Summary: The Winter Farmers Market in the Event Barn and Trash & Treasures Sale at Frostville Museum, 24101 Cedar Point Road, North Olmsted, will take place every Saturday, December through April, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market will feature local farmers, seasonal produce, free range meats, pastries, eggs, honey, maple syrup, tea & coffee, artisan breads and much more. Contact Angie at (330) 592-6518 or visit frostvillemuseum.org. Visit facebook.com/FrostvilleMarket for weekly vendors and entertainment. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 592-6518.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Frostville Museum
24101 Cedar Point Road
North Olmsted, OH.
For more info visit www.frostvillemuseum.org. 29th Annual Belden Village Bridal Show
Event Summary: The 29th Annual Belden Village Bridal Show will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, and Sunday, Jan. 18, inside Belden Village Mall. The show will provide area couples with information on how to create the perfect wedding experience. Admission is free so bring your fiancé family and bridal party to enjoy the experience together. Learn more at facebook.com/BeldenVillageBridalShow or call (234) 347-0032. Contact Phone or Email: (234) 347-0032.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Belden Village Mall.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Iterations: Rhythm & Reason
Event Summary: Iterations investigates rhythms of continuity and transformation through weaving, ceramics and sculpture. This convergence of three distinct practices offers a fresh dialogue between mediums: from the measured cadence of woven threads, to porcelain forms poised between balance and collapse, to tactile sculptures shaped by the land itself. Seen together, the works highlight how rhythm and reason guide creativity, transforming material into meditations on order, chaos, and possibility. On view Oct. 10 through… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 655-1366.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Peg’s Gallery
53 First Street
Hudson, OH 44236.
Mindful Breathing, Gentle Movement
Event Summary: The holidays and winter can be and are a difficult and stressful time. Learn mindful breathing techniques and gentle movement postures you can turn to to keep the anxiety and stress away! Mindful breathing enhances focus and reduces stress by centering attention on the breath, promotes relaxation and emotional regulation contributing to improved mental wellbeing. Combined with gentle movements we can learn to tap into our resilience, gain a greater sense of control, increase self-awareness, and establish a… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 777-6211.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Cuyahoga County Public Library, North Olmsted Branch
27403 Lorain Road
North Olmsted, OH 44070.
For more info visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org. Ordinary Miracles: Robert Glenn Ketchum’s Photographs of Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Event Summary: Ordinary Miracles celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Ketchum’s photographs, taken in the late 1980s, document both the breathtaking beauty and the environmental realities of the landscape. They reveal the extraordinary natural wonders in our own backyards. On display in the Akron Art Museum's Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Gallery through Jan. 25. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or call (330) 376-9186. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. On Display at The Sculpture Center
Event Summary: On exhibit now through Jan. 17 at The Sculpture Center, 12210 Euclid Ave, Cleveland. Joey Quiñones: Maroon. In a new body of work, the artist explores the layered meanings of the word “maroon.” Commonly known as a color, “maroon” also functions as a verb—to be abandoned or stranded, especially on an island. Timothy Manalo: Many Eyes Wondering. Working primarily in sculpture, textiles, and installation, Toronto-based artist Timothy Manalo explores the dissonances between knowledge and the objects created to… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 229-6527 info@sculpturecenter.org.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Sculpture Center
12210 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit sculpturecenter.org. Fairmount Chardon Open Studios: Time Machine
Event Summary: Step back in time and join us for a fun, family-friendly time as we explore the arts with time machine inspired-projects. Join us at our new location for Fairmount Center for the Arts Chardon on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. for a fun filled-day that will take you through the time machine. Celebrate decades throughout the ages with crafts and activities, surrounded by community. Fairmount Center for the Arts - Chardon is at 106 Water Street in Chardon. Learn more at fairmountcenter.org/open-studios. Contact Phone or Email: info@fairmountcenter.org.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Fairmount Center for the Arts - Chardon Location
106 Water Street
Chardon, OH 44024.
For more info visit www.fairmountcenter.org. Mentor Chill Out
Event Summary: This exciting community event offers a full day of icy fun, warm flavors, and unforgettable entertainment for all ages! Mentor Chill Out returns Saturday, Jan. 17, from 1-6 p.m. at the Mentor Civic Center Complex, 8500 Civic Center Blvd. Enjoy amazing ice sculptures and live ice carving demonstrations, skate on the outdoor ice rink, create winter-themed crafts, sledding (if weather permits), and cheer on participants during the popular Zamboni Pull. Food vendors will be on site with items available for purc… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 255-1100.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 1:00 PM.
Mentor Civic Center Complex.
Poetry: Mindfulness and Presence
Event Summary: Join facilitator Mary Beth Gray, SND as we read poems drawn from Poetry of Presence:An Anthology of Mindfulness Poems. Our shared conversation will lead to insightsthat will deepen our own mindfulness. Bring an open mind and heart to share with others the richness of poetry and presence. Cost: $20 Please register in advance at https://centeringspace.org/ or call (216) 228-7451.Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107. Contact Phone or Email: 2162287451.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
Drum Circle at Centering Space
Event Summary: Join us on the third Saturday of each month at Centering Space, as we come together in a traditional drum circle. Bring your own drum or borrow one of ours. We invite you to bring a friend and a creative spirit. Donations support our ministry. Please register at https://centeringspace.org/ or call (216) 228-7451. Contact Phone or Email: 2162287451.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
Wick Life Moments: Pour-Sip-Repeat-Candle Experience
Event Summary: Wick Life Moments: Pour-Sip-Repeat-Candle ExperienceStarting January 3rd, 2026.Located at: Locally Spruced 24673 Cedar Rd. Lyndhurst in the heart of Legacy VillageThis elevated pour & sip class blends creativity, self-care, and good vibes as you design your own luxury candle from start to finish.Guests will enjoy: A guided candle-making experience using natural premium wax, toxin free fragrances, and luxury reusable vessels.Hands-on instruction perfect for beginners and creatives alike/ A relaxed, social a… Contact Phone or Email: 440-840-6287.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Locally Spruced an Ohio Collaborative Retail store in the heart of Legacy Village
24673 Cedar Road
Lyndhurst Ohio 44124.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Van Arlo opens for The Verve Pipe
Event Summary: Medina-based band Van Arlo opens for platinum selling artist The Verve Pipe on Saturday, Jan. 17, as the Grand Opening celebration continues at the new 900-seat Celestia Theater in Wadsworth. We welcome The Verve Pipe, the 1990s hitmakers with songs, “the Freshman” “Photograph” & “Colorful” back with a new album "Reconciled." Presented by the Wadsworth Square Foundation & The Celestia Theater. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Showtime 8 p.m. FLAME Backstage Grille opens at 5 p.m. to ticket holders. Reserved seats now at… Contact Phone or Email: Vanarloband@gmail.com.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 6:00 PM.
Celestia Theater
151 Main Street
Wadsworth Ohio.
For more info visit wadsworthsquare.org. North Pointe Ballet "The Nutcracker"
Event Summary: North Pointe Ballet continues celebrating a decade of accessible ballet with its 10th Annual production of "The Nutcracker." Young Clara will once again invite us inside her imagination with "The Nutcracker," a beloved tradition since 1892. There are epic battles, professional dancers, and displays of heartwarming joy as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince make their way to the Land of the Sweets. North Pointe Ballet’s production is an imaginative staging unlike you’ve ever seen before. The holiday classic is b… Contact Phone or Email: boxoffice@northpointeballet.org.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Berea-Midpark High School Performing Arts Center.
For more info visit northpointeballet.org. Akron Symphony Orchestra
Event Summary: The Akron Symphony Orchestra will keep the energy going at the intersection of Beethoven’s Seventh and Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story on Jan. 17. Beloved and celebrated University of Akron Professor Chris Coles opens up the second half of the concert on saxophone, taking on Duke Ellington’s “Martin Luther King” from Three Black Kings. The true hidden gem programmed for the evening is a local debut, kicking off the night with University of
Akron student Sarah Hegenderfer’s piece Clearing… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 535-8131.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 7:30 PM.
The University of Akron's EJ Thomas Hall.
Western Reserve Playhouse: The House of Blue Leaves
Event Summary: Directed by August Scarpelli, The House of Blue Leaves cuts the distance between audience and action. Winner of the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, The House of Blue Leaves is a true dark comedy, blending farce with biting satire, jarring tonal shifts, and laugh-out-loud moments you’ll struggle to explain the next day. Set in New York City on the day of a papal visit, The House of Blue Leaves centers on Artie Shaughnessy, a struggling songwriter desperate for reco… Contact Phone or Email: braelin@thewrp.org.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Western Reserve Playhouse
3326 Everett Road
Richfield, OH 44286.
America 250-Ohio: Ohio’s First and Originals - Ridge Tool Display
Event Summary: Learn about the Ridge Tool, developed in 1922 by resident William Thewes. Check out the North Ridgeville Historical Society’s display case at North Ridgeville Branch Library through Jan. 31. While you’re there, check out the library’s display of books about other Firsts and Originals. Learn more at america250-ohio.org/events-calendar. Contact Phone or Email: .
Sunday, January 18, 2026.
North Ridgeville Branch Library
35700 Bainbridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039.
For more info visit america250-ohio.org. Artists sought for Art in the Park
Event Summary: The Medina County Art League is accepting applications for the 52nd annual Art in the Park, scheduled for Sunday, July 19, on the Public Square in Medina. Art in the Park is a fine arts festival that draws thousands of art lovers to Medina each year. Painters, sculptors, photographers, woodworkers, fine jewelry makers and other fine arts creators may apply by visiting ojs.biz/artinthepark26. The juried show has space for approximately 130 artists, and several cash awards will be presented to outstanding art… Contact Phone or Email: lcubed12@gmail.com.
Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Public Square, Medina.
For more info visit www.medinacountyartleague.com. Natural Discoveries Hiking Series
Event Summary: Medina County Park District's Natural Discoveries is an award-based series of free nature programs designed for ages seven to adult. Themed hikes are held on Sundays, and hikes that explore seasonal happenings are offered on Wednesdays. No registration required. First-time participants who complete ten (10) hikes in a calendar year earn a wooden hiking staff (one time only). For each year that five (5) hikes in a calendar year are completed, participants will earn a completion patch. Awards are free for Med… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Medina County Park District.
Turn Christmas Trees into "Merry" Mulch
Event Summary: Recycle your Christmas tree at Summit Metro Parks and we'll turn it into mulch to beautify the parks! On average, about 1,000 trees are collected each year and turned to mulch, which is spread near trailheads and used to create landscaping compost. Live trees (cleared of all decorations, garland and tinsel) can be dropped off at one of six locations throughout the county through January 31. Visit summitmetroparks.org/conservation/sustainability or call (330) 867-5511. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 867-5511.
Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Summit Metro Parks.
For more info visit www.summitmetroparks.org. American Dream: Immigrants and the Business of Fashion
Event Summary: This Western Reserve Historical Society exhibit explores the lives and legacies of four Jewish Immigrant women whose bold visions and entrepreneurial spirits transformed 20th-century American Fashion. Presented in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing of the Cleveland History Center, through Sept. 6, 2026. The History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at wrhs.org or call (216) 721-5722. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies
Event Summary: WRHS Cleveland History Center presents a journey through Northeast Ohio movie history, and it is a remarkable one. This exhibit complements “Ohio Goes to the Movies,” a statewide film festival and signature event of America 250-Ohio (America250-Ohio.org) that features Ohio actors, directors, writers, composers and others who bring the magic of the movies to life. Hollywood on the Cuyahoga runs through October 2026. Cleveland History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, from 10 a… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Off the Rack: Hidden Treasures From the Crawford
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum curatorial staff has combed through the Museum’s storage areas and carefully selected items for this special exhibit. See rare vehicles, engines, bicycles, motorcycles, aircraft, scale models and more. Featured objects include: "Del's Folkswagon," driven by the late Del Donahoo of WKYC-3 News; "Solar Vision," a solar powered race car constructed by the University of Michigan in 1995 for the Sunrayce racing series; and a 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton, one of just 196 built. Exhibit… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Community Food Assistance Programs
Event Summary: Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road in Chesterland, remains dedicated to supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity through several ongoing and new community food initiatives. Blessing Box: Available daily outside the west entrance, stocked regularly with essential food items. Sunday Fellowship Food: Free food is served every Sunday during Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. and again at 12 p.m. Monthly Community Meal: Enjoy a free meal on the last Friday of each month from 5-6:30 p.m. Weekly Brea… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 729-4006.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 10:30 AM.
Mayfield Church
7747 Mayfield Road
Chesterland.
29th Annual Belden Village Bridal Show
Event Summary: The 29th Annual Belden Village Bridal Show will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, and Sunday, Jan. 18, inside Belden Village Mall. The show will provide area couples with information on how to create the perfect wedding experience. Admission is free so bring your fiancé family and bridal party to enjoy the experience together. Learn more at facebook.com/BeldenVillageBridalShow or call (234) 347-0032. Contact Phone or Email: (234) 347-0032.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Belden Village Mall.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Ordinary Miracles: Robert Glenn Ketchum’s Photographs of Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Event Summary: Ordinary Miracles celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Ketchum’s photographs, taken in the late 1980s, document both the breathtaking beauty and the environmental realities of the landscape. They reveal the extraordinary natural wonders in our own backyards. On display in the Akron Art Museum's Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Gallery through Jan. 25. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or call (330) 376-9186. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Bath Church Epiphany Arts Festival
Event Summary: The non-juried secular Art Show at The Bath Church UCC, 3980 West Bath Road in Akron, presents artwork from over 175 regional artists and celebrates the joy artists bring to our lives. Paintings, sculptures, fiber arts, glass, jewelry, photography, woodwork, and more, will be on display with many pieces for sale. The Festival opens Sunday, Jan. 18, and ends Sunday, Feb. 15, with the Celebration the Arts Concert at 2 p.m. uplifting the written word (poetry & literature), aural expression (vocal, handbell & b… Contact Phone or Email: ArtShow@bathucc.org.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:55 PM.
The Bath Church UCC
3980 West Bath Road
Akron, OH 44333.
For more info visit www.bathucc.org. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Architecture: From The Ground Up
Event Summary: Beck Center for the Arts is proud to present Architecture: From The Ground Up, a group photography exhibition of the Rust Belt Photo Collective. This exhibition offers current perspectives on architecture through the lens of the local artist. Over 40 pieces are on display exploring design, politics, color, and culture. The exhibiting artists are all members of Rust Belt Photo Collective, a community of regional photographers founded in Cleveland. These images will be on display and free for the public to ex… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Fairmount Novelty Open Studios: Time Machine
Event Summary: Step back in time and join us for a fun, family-friendly time as we explore the arts with time machine inspired-projects. Join us at Fairmount Center for the Arts Novelty on Sunday, Jan. 18, at 1 p.m. for a fun filled-day that will take you through the time machine. Celebrate decades throughout the ages with crafts and activities, surrounded by community. Fairmount Center for the Arts - Novelty is at 8400 Fairmount Road in Russell Township. Learn more at fairmountcenter.org/open-studios. Contact Phone or Email: info@fairmountcenter.org.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Fairmount Center for the Arts - Novelty Location
8400 Fairmount Road
Russell Township, OH 44072.
For more info visit www.fairmountcenter.org. New Year New Energy
Event Summary: Join us for a fun, interactive and informative afternoon of wellness, focusing on a new energy for the new year. This event will take place Sunday, Jan. 18, from 1-4 p.m. at The Matchworks Building, 8500 Station Street in Mentor. Retail vendors and wellness professionals will be waiting to answer questions and pamper you. Microgreens, sourdough, food tastings, tea tastings, massages, BEMER sessions, Reiki and much more. There is no fee to join us. We do ask that you consider making a cash donation at the do… Contact Phone or Email: Hello@synergywellness-ohio.com.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Matchworks Building
8500 Station St
Mentor, OH 44060.
One Wild and Precious Life: Vitality and Creativity for the 2nd Half of Life
Event Summary: If you’re retired or thinking about retiring, come join facilitator Kim Langley on Zoom for six sessions planned especially for those who are leaving one life behind and heading into one yet to be created, or simply want a creative living “tune up.” Re-ignite your sense of wonder, freedom, connection, purpose, honesty, and humility in a supportive and lively atmosphere. Meeting dates are Jan. 18 & 25, Feb. 15 & 22, and March 15 & 22. Please register in advance at centeringspace.org or call (216) 228-7451. Contact Phone or Email: 2162287451.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
Westshore Senior Singles' Group Monthly Social Meeting
Event Summary: Westshore Senior Singles' Group meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 7 p.m. for social activities that include game and card night, trivia, and guest speakers. Join the fun at St. Brendan's Kenny Center, 4242 Brendan Lane in North Olmsted. A monthly activities calendar is provided for members. Call Cindy at (440) 915-2804 for information. Contact Phone or Email: Cindy D at (440) 915-2804. Leave message.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
St. Brendan's Kenny Center
4242 Brendan Lane
North Olmsted, OH 44070.