2026 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Event Summary: The 2026 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) season is here. This program helps provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs. Eligible participants receive a $50 credit to use at participating farmers' markets and roadside stands. To be eligible for the program, Ohioans must be 60 or older and earn less than 185% of the federal poverty level. Ohioans must reapply every year to continue receiving benefits. Application deadline is May 22. Last day to… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 205-8111.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Lake County.
For more info visit www.aging.ohio.gov. Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Now In Westlake
Event Summary: Nationally Recognized Orthopaedic Specialists—Now Serving the West SideCrystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is proud to expand access to its nationally recognized orthopaedic specialists with a new location in Westlake. Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, ranked #1 in Ohio for orthopaedic care, is an independent, physician-owned health system dedicated exclusively to bone, joint, and muscle care. For more than 30 years, we have delivered specialized orthopaedic expertise to patients across the region. Patients… Contact Phone or Email: jourdain@venel.com.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center's New Westlake Office
25200 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145.
For more info visit www.crystalclinic.com. Keeping Connected Luncheons
Event Summary: Keeping Connected monthly meeting will be held May 21 at the United Methodist church, 4747 Foote Road from 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Barbara Dzur, Economic Development & Marketing Mgr for Medina will present Medina Celebrates America 250. Lunch donation is $8.00 and the menu is City Barbeque. All are welcome to share the friendship.
Call the UMC at 330-725-4943. Contact Phone or Email: alanpenn99@gmail.com 330-725-4943.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Medina United Methodist Church
4747 Foote Road
Medina, OH 44256.
Memorial Day Flag Placement
Event Summary: Help Lake View Cemetery honor over 9,000 veterans by placing flags on their graves. We invite everyone to join us! Scout groups, families, and businesses are all encouraged to participate and make a difference together. Volunteer opportunities are available Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 21-23. To sign up, contact Greta at grothman@lakeviewcemetery.com. Learn more at lakeviewcemetery.com or call (216) 421-2665. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 421-2665.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Lake View Cemetery
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit www.lakeviewcemetery.com. Prints by Mickey Mencin
Event Summary: Explore this compelling solo exhibit, on display at Beck Center for the Arts through Oct. 17 in the Music & Creative Arts Therapies (MCAT) Building. Join us for a free Artist Reception on Friday, Oct. 2, from 6–7 p.m. and experience the work alongside the artist. Learn more at beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Beachwood Arts Council presents Beachwood K-12 Art Show
Event Summary: View the creative talents of Beachwood K-12 students at this exhibit of collages, paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more at the Beachwood Community Center, 25225 Fairmount Blvd. Free and open to the public, through May 26. Visit beachwoodartscouncil.org for gallery hours. Contact Phone or Email: 216.595.3400.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Beachwood Community Center
25225 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122.
CVAC: Membership Exhibition
Event Summary: The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center presents its Membership Exhibition April 28 through June 4. The exhibition, free for the public to explore, showcases the diverse talents of CVAC members, featuring an array of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and works on paper. Visitors play a crucial role in recognizing outstanding talent through the People's Choice selection process. Ballots available at the gallery entrance.The People's Choice Award winner will be revealed during the Artist Reception on Friday, May 22, fr… Contact Phone or Email: office@cvartcenter.org.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
For more info visit www.cvart.org. Grief Support
Event Summary: Grieving the death of a loved one is a painful and life altering experience. Grief is a process, not a condition to overcome. Here you will not be alone. Grief Support will be offered every Thursday, April 2 through June 4, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Federated Church, 76 Bell Street, in Chagrin Falls. For information, please call (216) 407-2370. Contact Phone or Email: 216-407-2370 or tjordan@geauga.oh.gov.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Federated Church
76 Bell St.
Chagrin Falls, OH.
June Leaf: Shooting from the Heart
Event Summary: June Leaf: Shooting from the Heart, a major retrospective of the acclaimed artist’s work, will be on view at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, at Oberlin College, through May 24. This landmark exhibition is the first comprehensive presentation of Leaf’s work in more than 30 years and features nearly 100 works spanning seven decades in a wide range of media, including paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and collages. The Allen is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 775-8665.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Allen Memorial Art Museum
87 N. Main St.
Oberlin, OH 44074.
For more info visit amam.oberlin.edu. Ombre: Works by Massinissa Selmani
Event Summary: The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University will host Ombre: Works by Massinissa Selmani at the KSU Downtown Gallery, 141 East Main Street, Kent, through May 30. Selmani is internationally recognized for his creative approach to drawing as it expands to print and video formats, with a focus on the relationship between object and shadow. Learn more at kent.edu/art or call (330) 672-2192. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-2192 | artinfo@kent.edu.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM.
KSU Downtown Gallery
141 East Main Street
Kent, Ohio.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Abstract Infrastructure
Event Summary: Beck Center for the Arts presents Abstract Infrastructure, a solo exhibition by artist Debbie Clapper. The exhibition is free and will be on view through July 12 in the Berkey Gallery at Beck Center for the Arts and offers a behind-the-scenes look into Clapper’s creative process. The exhibition pairs early sketchbook ideas with finished abstract works that are bold, vibrant, and visually dynamic. To find out more, visit beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Ceramic Walls & The Painted Terrain
Event Summary: River Gallery, 19046 Old Detroit Road in Rocky River, presents a two-person exhibition featuring ceramic sculpture by Mary Fischer and landscape paintings by Susan Danko. On view through May 30. Learn more at rivergalleryarts.com.
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday: 11am - 5pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays. Contact Phone or Email: rivergalleryarts@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 11:00 AM.
River Gallery
19046 Old Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116.
For more info visit rivergalleryarts.com. Jess T. Dugan: I Want You to Know My Story
Event Summary: Jess T. Dugan is an internationally recognized photographer who is known for portraits and self-portraits that are both technically refined and deeply human. Dugan centers their work on kinship, community, and identity. This exhibition at the Akron Art Museum, through July 12, brings together photographs from across Dugan’s practice, offering a powerful meditation on the life-affirming role of relationships and the ability of photography to foster empathy and connection. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Transfiguration: Rachel Libeskind and the Tiffany Window
Event Summary: On view at the Akron Art Museum through July 5, this exhibit offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience a restored historic Tiffany stained glass window depicting the Transfiguration of Christ, alongside new work by contemporary artist Rachel Libeskind, created specifically for the occasion. Together, the window and Libeskind’s response to it explore how the unimaginable and unseen are depicted across religious iconography, early cinema, and natural transformation. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. 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, May 21, 2026, 12:00 PM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Keep On Truckin’: Rise of the Great American Truck
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, located within the WRHS Cleveland History Center in University Circle, explores the transformation of the truck from a spartan motorized wagon into a cornerstone of American culture and commerce. As a featured stop on the America 250-Ohio Transportation Trail, the exhibit celebrates Ohio’s pivotal role in moving the nation. This exhibit runs through October 2026. Admission is included with general admission to the Cleveland History Center. For more information, visit wrhs.… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722 | info@wrhs.org.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Decorative Painting with Denise Jansen
Event Summary: Award winning Teaching Artist Denise Jansen will demonstrate decorative acrylic painting methods and guide participants step by step applying those through two projects: #1-Rag Dolls and #2-Girl Making A Snowman. You select the colors to reflect your preferences. Offered Thursdays, May 7-28, from 1-3 p.m. at The Parma Arts Center inside the City of Parma Parks & Recreation Dept Bldg, 7335 Ridge Road, Parma. Learn how to apply base coats, transfer images, and create shading. Class can get messy so wear paint… Contact Phone or Email: info@parmafinearts.org.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
The Parma Arts Center
inside the City of Parma Parks & Recreation Dept Bldg
7335 Ridge Road
Parma, OH.
Grief & Healing Support Group
Event Summary: Holy Family Hospice invites you to join a welcoming eight-week gathering for individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Together we will share stories, learn about the naturaljourney of grief and discover ways to move forward with hope and healing. When: every Thursday, April 16 – June 4, from 1:30 – 3:00 PM or 6:00 – 7:30 PM *Registration is required by Thursday, April 9th.For more information or to register, please contact Erin at (440) 545.7032 or ehout@holyfamilyhome.com. Group is open to… Contact Phone or Email: ehout@holyfamilyhome.com.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Holy Family Home Health Care & Hospice
6707 State Rd
Parma, OH 44134.
For more info visit staugministries.org. One Way to look at...Agency
Event Summary: Each of us has a way of understanding what words mean from our unique perspective. “One Way” is your way – not what the dictionary or thesaurus say, but what you think or experience when you hear that word and this time, the word is AGENCY. This gathering allows you to share your point of view and hear others. The discussion that follows helps us grow in mutual appreciation and respect. Group size is limited. Suggested Donation of $15 supports our ministry. Please register at https://centeringspace.org/ or… Contact Phone or Email: 2162287451.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
Seven Hills Horseshoe Club
Event Summary: The Seven Hills Horseshoe Club is seeking adults who are interested in participating in the upcoming season. You can choose to play on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. at Calvin Park in Seven Hills. Horseshoe pits are behind the water park. Your $40 fee gives you two half seasons of league play plus two tournaments and an end-of-season banquet. Contact Brian at (216) 299-7900 for information. Contact Phone or Email: 216-299-7900.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Calvin Park
(Horseshoe pits are behind the water park.)
2243 Mapleview Dr.
Seven Hills, OH.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Sourdough 101 by Grateful Grain Sourdough Bakery
Event Summary: Sourdough 101: Hands-OnClass (Limited Spots!) Ready to finally master sourdough? Skip the confusion online and learn directly from a 30+ year Food Scientist. Join Angela Brose, founder of Grateful Grain Sourdough Bakery, for a fun, hands-on class where you'll learn the science and art behind incredible sourdough bread.• Location: Alfelder House - 15139 Chillicothe Rd West Woods Park Russel Thursday, May 21 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Contact Phone or Email: angelabrose1@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Alfelder House West Woods Metro Park
15139 Chillicothe Road
Chagrin Falls.
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, May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
SAM Center
8101 Manchester Ave NW
Canal Fulton, OH 44614.
For more info visit www.servingareamilitary.org. Gardening 101 Part 4 of Series: Harvesting and Preserving Your Bounty
Event Summary: Now that your garden is growing, when is it time to harvest your bounty and preserve it for the long winter months? Master Gardener Volunteers (MGV) Mirko Antloga and Deb Miller will cover the when and how of determining when your vegetables or fruits are at optimum ripeness. Once your bounty is picked, learn how you preserve its flavor qualities, and nutritious value for both short- and long-term storage. This program will be presented Thursday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the Patterson Building OSU Extension… Contact Phone or Email: mggeauga@yahoo.com.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Patterson Building OSU Extension (white building in front of Geauga Fairgrounds)
14269 Claridon Troy Rd
Burton, Ohio 44021.
Bath Homeowners' Association Annual Meeting
Event Summary: All Bath residents please attend. This meeting will take place Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at Old Trail School, 2315 Ira Road, in Bath. Renew your membership or join, vote for the board of trustees, and enjoy our speakers. Vito Sinopoli will update us on township parks news, outline the township’s position on short term rentals, and address important information about the new and proposed tax legislation’s impact on your property tax bill. For those who are anxious about the long-term viability of all Ohio… Contact Phone or Email: info@bathhomeowners.org.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Old Trail School
2315 Ira Road
Bath, OH 44210.
For more info visit bathhomeowners.org. The Cleveland Orchestra - Beethoven's Fidelio
Event Summary: Franz Welser-Möst lifts The Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus and an all-star cast of soloists to the life-affirming heights of Beethoven’s only opera, a testament to courage and human nobility. Presented Saturday, May 16, at 7 p.m.; Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, May 24, at 3 p.m. at Severance Music Center. Tickets at clevelandorchestra.com or (216) 231-1111. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 231-1111.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Severance Music Center
11001 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit www.clevelandorchestra.com. We Hold These Truths
Event Summary: We Hold These Truths is a 45 minute readers theater presentation in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Contact Phone or Email: Thackaberryn@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Hermit Club
1629 Dodge Court
Cleveland, Ohio.
For more info visit actorssummitproductions.com. Westlake Unity Toastmasters Open House
Event Summary: Find a Hobby to Unlock Your Inner Joy. Have you considered taking up a hobby, but don't know how or where to start?Westlake Unity Toastmasters members will share information about their hobbies and how they have added personal fulfillment and joy to their lives. This event will take place Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at 23855 Detroit Road in Westlake. Tasty refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Mary Anne at Maryacim@gmail.com or (216) 374-3205. Contact Phone or Email: yvonne_6482@yahoo.com.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
23855 Detroit Road
Westlake, Ohio.
2026 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Event Summary: The 2026 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) season is here. This program helps provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs. Eligible participants receive a $50 credit to use at participating farmers' markets and roadside stands. To be eligible for the program, Ohioans must be 60 or older and earn less than 185% of the federal poverty level. Ohioans must reapply every year to continue receiving benefits. Application deadline is May 22. Last day to… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 205-8111.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Lake County.
For more info visit www.aging.ohio.gov. Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Now In Westlake
Event Summary: Nationally Recognized Orthopaedic Specialists—Now Serving the West SideCrystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is proud to expand access to its nationally recognized orthopaedic specialists with a new location in Westlake. Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, ranked #1 in Ohio for orthopaedic care, is an independent, physician-owned health system dedicated exclusively to bone, joint, and muscle care. For more than 30 years, we have delivered specialized orthopaedic expertise to patients across the region. Patients… Contact Phone or Email: jourdain@venel.com.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center's New Westlake Office
25200 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145.
For more info visit www.crystalclinic.com. Memorial Day Flag Placement
Event Summary: Help Lake View Cemetery honor over 9,000 veterans by placing flags on their graves. We invite everyone to join us! Scout groups, families, and businesses are all encouraged to participate and make a difference together. Volunteer opportunities are available Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 21-23. To sign up, contact Greta at grothman@lakeviewcemetery.com. Learn more at lakeviewcemetery.com or call (216) 421-2665. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 421-2665.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Lake View Cemetery
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit www.lakeviewcemetery.com. Paws and Prayers: Cat Food Donations Needed
Event Summary: Paws and Prayers Pet Rescue is in need of Purina Cat Chow Gentle Cat Food. Shop local and drop off at our donation bin: 1407 A Main St. Cuyahoga Falls. Other ways to donate: visit pawsandprayers.org/donate (put Purina GCF in notes) or Venmo @pawsandprayers. Check out our wish lists at pawsandprayers.org/shop-for-us for products we use to keep our pets healthy and happy. Learn more at pawsandprayers.org and facebook.com/PawsandPrayers or call (330) 475-8300. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 475-8300.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Paws and Prayers Pet Rescue
Donation Bin: 1407 A Main St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
For more info visit pawsandprayers.org. Strolling Through Spring
Event Summary: Get outside and explore your Medina County parks on accessible trails - great for strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers of all abilities. Complete five or more of the designated trails between April 1 and June 30 to qualify for an award. Hikes and awards are free for all participants. The award for all hikers is a unique commemorative art print created by local artist and long-time park volunteer George Parmelee. Bring your completed form to Oenslager Nature Center by July 12. Learn more at medinacountyparks.… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Medina County Park District.
Beachwood Arts Council presents Beachwood K-12 Art Show
Event Summary: View the creative talents of Beachwood K-12 students at this exhibit of collages, paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more at the Beachwood Community Center, 25225 Fairmount Blvd. Free and open to the public, through May 26. Visit beachwoodartscouncil.org for gallery hours. Contact Phone or Email: 216.595.3400.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Beachwood Community Center
25225 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122.
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, May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Bliss Home Market Cleveland May Warehouse Sale
Event Summary: Bliss Home Market Cleveland's monthly warehouse sale is Saturday May 16, 8am-1pm, Sunday May 17, 12pm-4pm and Friday May 22, 10am-1pm. Shop NEW high-quality sofas, tables, chairs, cabinets, wall art, rugs, decor and more at below retail prices. Come in, sit down, and test all of our furniture - no ordering online and hoping for the best! Whether you are updating one space or refreshing your whole home, our staff can help you select the best pieces to fit your space. Take your furniture home the very same da… Contact Phone or Email: keira@blisshomemarket.com.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Bliss Home Market Cleveland
1010 Jaycox Rd
Avon, OH 44011.
CVAC: Membership Exhibition
Event Summary: The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center presents its Membership Exhibition April 28 through June 4. The exhibition, free for the public to explore, showcases the diverse talents of CVAC members, featuring an array of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and works on paper. Visitors play a crucial role in recognizing outstanding talent through the People's Choice selection process. Ballots available at the gallery entrance.The People's Choice Award winner will be revealed during the Artist Reception on Friday, May 22, fr… Contact Phone or Email: office@cvartcenter.org.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
For more info visit www.cvart.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.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. June Leaf: Shooting from the Heart
Event Summary: June Leaf: Shooting from the Heart, a major retrospective of the acclaimed artist’s work, will be on view at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, at Oberlin College, through May 24. This landmark exhibition is the first comprehensive presentation of Leaf’s work in more than 30 years and features nearly 100 works spanning seven decades in a wide range of media, including paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and collages. The Allen is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 775-8665.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Allen Memorial Art Museum
87 N. Main St.
Oberlin, OH 44074.
For more info visit amam.oberlin.edu. Keep On Truckin’: Rise of the Great American Truck
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, located within the WRHS Cleveland History Center in University Circle, explores the transformation of the truck from a spartan motorized wagon into a cornerstone of American culture and commerce. As a featured stop on the America 250-Ohio Transportation Trail, the exhibit celebrates Ohio’s pivotal role in moving the nation. This exhibit runs through October 2026. Admission is included with general admission to the Cleveland History Center. For more information, visit wrhs.… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722 | info@wrhs.org.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Ombre: Works by Massinissa Selmani
Event Summary: The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University will host Ombre: Works by Massinissa Selmani at the KSU Downtown Gallery, 141 East Main Street, Kent, through May 30. Selmani is internationally recognized for his creative approach to drawing as it expands to print and video formats, with a focus on the relationship between object and shadow. Learn more at kent.edu/art or call (330) 672-2192. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-2192 | artinfo@kent.edu.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM.
KSU Downtown Gallery
141 East Main Street
Kent, Ohio.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. On the Wing…Nature That Takes Flight
Event Summary: Geauga Park District’s newest community art show, On the Wing…Nature That Takes Flight, celebrates creativity, movement, and the dynamic beauty of Nature that takes to the skies. On display at The West Woods Nature Center through July 26. Free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily (except for scheduled building closures). Learn more at geaugaparkdistrict.org or call (440) 286-9516. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 286-9516.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Geauga Park District's
The West Woods Nature Center.
Story Time in the Woods
Event Summary: Music, movement activities and play will accompany nature-themed stories. The Avon Branch Library invites you to join the fun on Fridays, April 10 & 24, and May 8 & 22, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Every Child's Playground, 36265 Detroit Road in Avon. Dress for the weather and bring a blanket. Weather permitting. Learn more at lorainpubliclibrary.org or call (440) 934-4743. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 934-4743.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:30 AM.
Every Child's Playground
36265 Detroit Road
Avon, OH.
For more info visit www.lorainpubliclibrary.org. Abstract Infrastructure
Event Summary: Beck Center for the Arts presents Abstract Infrastructure, a solo exhibition by artist Debbie Clapper. The exhibition is free and will be on view through July 12 in the Berkey Gallery at Beck Center for the Arts and offers a behind-the-scenes look into Clapper’s creative process. The exhibition pairs early sketchbook ideas with finished abstract works that are bold, vibrant, and visually dynamic. To find out more, visit beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Ceramic Walls & The Painted Terrain
Event Summary: River Gallery, 19046 Old Detroit Road in Rocky River, presents a two-person exhibition featuring ceramic sculpture by Mary Fischer and landscape paintings by Susan Danko. On view through May 30. Learn more at rivergalleryarts.com.
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday: 11am - 5pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays. Contact Phone or Email: rivergalleryarts@gmail.com.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:00 AM.
River Gallery
19046 Old Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116.
For more info visit rivergalleryarts.com. Jess T. Dugan: I Want You to Know My Story
Event Summary: Jess T. Dugan is an internationally recognized photographer who is known for portraits and self-portraits that are both technically refined and deeply human. Dugan centers their work on kinship, community, and identity. This exhibition at the Akron Art Museum, through July 12, brings together photographs from across Dugan’s practice, offering a powerful meditation on the life-affirming role of relationships and the ability of photography to foster empathy and connection. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Transfiguration: Rachel Libeskind and the Tiffany Window
Event Summary: On view at the Akron Art Museum through July 5, this exhibit offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience a restored historic Tiffany stained glass window depicting the Transfiguration of Christ, alongside new work by contemporary artist Rachel Libeskind, created specifically for the occasion. Together, the window and Libeskind’s response to it explore how the unimaginable and unseen are depicted across religious iconography, early cinema, and natural transformation. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. 27th Annual Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off & Beer Fest
Event Summary: Memorial Day weekend will mark the festival’s 27th year at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. Bring the fam for a weekend packed with great food & music, a children’s area, and a wide variety of entertainment and activities on Friday, May 22, from noon to 11 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Monday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Area and national rib teams will compete for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in a variety of areas: Best Ribs, Best Sauce and other Awards. Corvette Cleveland… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 234-5181.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit berearib.com. Hower House Museum Tours
Event Summary: The Hower House is a Victorian House Museum located on the University of Akron campus. Now offering "enhanced" self-guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays, from 1-4 p.m. The last tour of the day begins at 2 p.m. Hours are subject to change due to availability of volunteers. Closed on Saturday May 23 to observe Memorial Day Weekend for our volunteers. Please call (330) 972-6909 to RSVP. Learn more online at uakron.edu/howerhousemuseum. Contact Phone or Email: 330.972.6909.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Hower House Museum
60 Fir Hill
Akron OH 44304.
For more info visit www.uakron.edu. CVAC: Membership Exhibition Artist Reception
Event Summary: The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center invites the public to the Artist Reception of its Membership ExhibitionThe Cuyahoga Valley Art Center presents its Membership Exhibition from April 28 - June 4, 2026. The exhibition, free for the public to explore, showcases the diverse talents of CVAC members, featuring an array of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and works on paper.Visitors can play a crucial role in recognizing outstanding talent through the interactive People's Choice selection process. To participate, vis… Contact Phone or Email: office@cvartcenter.org.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
For more info visit www.cvart.org. Murder Mystery Train
Event Summary: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad's popular Murder Mystery train winds its way through the scenic beauty of Cuyahoga Valley National Park as professional actors transport you into a world of secrets, lies, and unexpected twists. Departing Akron Northside Station on Friday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, visit cvsr.org or call (330) 439-5708. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 439-5708.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:30 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.
For more info visit www.cvsr.org. Music in the Park
Event Summary: Enjoy free live music at Crocker Park, May 22 through Sept. 6, Fridays & Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Sundays 4-6 p.m. on the East Park Stage (near The Cheesecake Factory). Bring lawn chairs and relax under the stars. Weather dependent. Visit crockerpark.com/events. Contact Phone or Email: 2169908406.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Crocker Park.
For more info visit crockerpark.com. Shaker Arts Council presents Von James Xperience: An Evening of Soulful Music
Event Summary: On Friday, May 22, the Shaker Arts Council will present Von James Xperience: An Evening of Soulful Music at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Blvd. Shaker Heights. Enjoy powerful vocals and soulful music from jazz and gospel to R &B, featuring vocalist Von James and the band, the Von James Xperience. Advance tickets are $15 and at-the-door tickets are $20. Tickets include light refreshments. The performance begins at 7 p.m. followed by a Q & A and meet and greet with the artists… Contact Phone or Email: info@shakerartscouncil.org.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland
21600 Shaker Blvd.
Shaker Heights OH 44122.
Cry Havoc by Allan R Kenward
Event Summary: Allan R Kenward wrote Cry Havoc in 1941, while the war was still being fought, and before anyone knew how it would end, and that uncertainty is hugely important to the urgency of the piece. Hailed as a female Journey's End, Cry Havoc puts the same pressure on its characters: confined space, no exit, and the slow erosion of everything that kept them separate from one another. What emerges is less a war play, and more a portrait of strangers becoming a community; bound to one another as ordinary people facing… Contact Phone or Email: braelin@thewrp.org.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
Western Reserve Playhouse.
For more info visit www.thewrp.org. 34th Annual Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest
Event Summary: Ohio Lake Erie Commission's 34th Annual Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest will feature a one-time anniversary category in celebration of America 250-Ohio. This year’s contest offers two categories: America's Story — Lake Erie's Legacy, a one-time anniversary category honoring America 250-Ohio (submission deadline June 3) and the annual Life on Lake Erie Photo contest, offering amateur photographers the opportunity to submit images of scenes, people, wildlife and events that capture the beauty, energy and spir… Contact Phone or Email: lakeeriecommission@lakeerie.ohio.gov.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Northeast Ohio.
For more info visit lakeerie.ohio.gov. Bee the Change Native Habitat Challenge
Event Summary: Healthy communities are made up of people, animals and plants all working together to create a sustainable system. The Medina County Park District offers a self-guided program that encourages you to make small changes at home that make a big impact. Visit medinacountyparks.com/bee-the-change for a list of 25 easy things you can do to build a better-balanced environment, as well as a list of park programs, links and additional information to help restore local ecosystems, boost biodiversity, support wildlife… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Medina County Park District.
Memorial Day Flag Placement
Event Summary: Help Lake View Cemetery honor over 9,000 veterans by placing flags on their graves. We invite everyone to join us! Scout groups, families, and businesses are all encouraged to participate and make a difference together. Volunteer opportunities are available Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 21-23. To sign up, contact Greta at grothman@lakeviewcemetery.com. Learn more at lakeviewcemetery.com or call (216) 421-2665. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 421-2665.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Lake View Cemetery
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit www.lakeviewcemetery.com. Mill Stream Park Frog Sculpture
Event Summary: To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of the Valley City Community Group, a new public art landmark is coming to Mill Stream Park. Designed by local artist Mike Kortan and fabricated by Architectural Fiberglass, this long-awaited frog sculpture honors Liverpool Township’s past, while creating a welcoming gathering place for residents and visitors to enjoy, photograph, and connect with a cherished part of Valley City’s history. Individuals and businesses have the opportunity to b… Contact Phone or Email: jsandor41@gmail.com.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Mill Stream Park.
For more info visit valleycity.org. Prints by Mickey Mencin
Event Summary: Explore this compelling solo exhibit, on display at Beck Center for the Arts through Oct. 17 in the Music & Creative Arts Therapies (MCAT) Building. Join us for a free Artist Reception on Friday, Oct. 2, from 6–7 p.m. and experience the work alongside the artist. Learn more at beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Strolling Through Spring
Event Summary: Get outside and explore your Medina County parks on accessible trails - great for strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers of all abilities. Complete five or more of the designated trails between April 1 and June 30 to qualify for an award. Hikes and awards are free for all participants. The award for all hikers is a unique commemorative art print created by local artist and long-time park volunteer George Parmelee. Bring your completed form to Oenslager Nature Center by July 12. Learn more at medinacountyparks.… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Medina County Park District.
Trail Challenge
Event Summary: Get active and move toward better health this year. Complete 10 trails in 10 different Cleveland Metroparks reservations between now and Sept. 30 to receive your 2026 Trail Challenge sticker and prize. You can complete these trails on your own, by joining a staff-led program, or attending a MetroHealth Be SimplyWell Health Talk. Learn more at clevelandmetroparks.com or call (216) 635-3200. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 635-3200.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Cleveland Metroparks Reservations.
For more info visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. Free Pet Food Distribution & Produce Pick up
Event Summary: In the heart of Lake County, a dedicated nonprofit continues its mission to ensure no pet goes hungry and no family has to choose between feeding their beloved companion or putting food on their own table. Ohio Paws with Purpose, in partnership with Willow Praise Church, will host monthly drive-thru distributions on the 4th Saturday of each month. The event kicks off bright and early at 7:45 a.m. and runs until 9:30 a.m. for pet food supplies (3,000 pounds), with free produce (12,000 pounds) available for t… Contact Phone or Email: ohiopawswithpurpose@gmail.com.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:45 AM.
Willow Praise Church
32901 Vine Street
Willowick, OH.
For more info visit www.ohiopawswithpurpose.org. Gates Mills Garden Club Spring Plant Sale & Vintage Boutique
Event Summary: The Gates Mills Garden Club Spring Plant Sale & Vintage Boutique will be held Saturday, May 23, from 8 a.m. to noon at 1280 Chagrin River Road, Gates Mills. The plant sale will feature a variety of perennials and shrubs well-suited to Northeast Ohio gardens, along with annuals, and houseplants. Knowledgeable club members will be on hand to offer expert advice on plant selection, creative combinations, and tips for gardening success. The Vintage Boutique will feature a selection of vintage garden décor and h… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 423-4555.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Gates Mills Garden Club
1280 Chagrin River Road
Gates Mills, OH 44040.
How We Love Marriage Intensives
Event Summary: How We Love Marriage Intensives are now available through Guiding House Counseling & Coaching, in Canton. Led by Ellie Brooks, MA, LSW—certified in EMDR and Attachment Core Therapy—these private, by-appointment intensives offer couples a focused alternative to months of traditional counseling. Couples spend two dedicated days working to break painful relationship cycles, rebuild safety and trust, understand their unique love styles, and leave with a personalized plan for continued growth. The intensives are… Contact Phone or Email: 330.778.2919 or icare@guidinghouse.com.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Guiding House - The Loft
4469 Fulton Dr. NW
Canton, Ohio 44718.
Medina Square Farmers Market
Event Summary: Shop 70+ vendors with the best in locally grown greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, heirloom produce, local meats and cheeses, and more. The Medina Square Farmers Market will be held each Saturday morning, May 16 through Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the historic Public Square. Treat yourself to homemade jams and jellies, nut butters, local honey, fresh bread, tempting baked goods (GF & V), and pet stuff. Follow facebook.com/MedinaFarmersMarket for updates, special events, cooking demos, and he… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-6186.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Medina Public Square.
For more info visit www.mainstreetmedina.com. 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, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Bob‑O‑Links
Event Summary: May is the time for bob‑o‑links! These special little effervescent birds will be nesting out in the fields along with the meadowlarks. Join the Medina County Park District to seek out these bubbly little wonders on Saturday, May 23, from 10-11 a.m. at the Chippewa Lake Birding & Bridle Trail. Ages six to adult. No registration is required. Free. Learn more at medinacountyparks.com or call (330) 722-9364. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Medina County Park District
Chippewa Lake Birding & Bridle Trail.
Civil War Living History Weekend
Event Summary: Explore daily life of Civil War Soldiers and civilians at Century Village Museum, 14653 East Park St. in Burton, on Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk through encampments and chat with the soldiers and their families. Watch thrilling battle reenactments. Listen to riveting speakers. Kids activities galore. Historical buildings open to tour. Delicious food vendors. Educational & interactive. Bring the whole family and watch history come alive. Donations only event. Learn more at cent… Contact Phone or Email: 440-834-1492.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Century Village Museum
14653 East Park St.
Burton, OH 44021.
CVAC: Membership Exhibition
Event Summary: The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center presents its Membership Exhibition April 28 through June 4. The exhibition, free for the public to explore, showcases the diverse talents of CVAC members, featuring an array of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and works on paper. Visitors play a crucial role in recognizing outstanding talent through the People's Choice selection process. Ballots available at the gallery entrance.The People's Choice Award winner will be revealed during the Artist Reception on Friday, May 22, fr… Contact Phone or Email: office@cvartcenter.org.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
For more info visit www.cvart.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.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. June Leaf: Shooting from the Heart
Event Summary: June Leaf: Shooting from the Heart, a major retrospective of the acclaimed artist’s work, will be on view at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, at Oberlin College, through May 24. This landmark exhibition is the first comprehensive presentation of Leaf’s work in more than 30 years and features nearly 100 works spanning seven decades in a wide range of media, including paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and collages. The Allen is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 775-8665.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Allen Memorial Art Museum
87 N. Main St.
Oberlin, OH 44074.
For more info visit amam.oberlin.edu. Keep On Truckin’: Rise of the Great American Truck
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, located within the WRHS Cleveland History Center in University Circle, explores the transformation of the truck from a spartan motorized wagon into a cornerstone of American culture and commerce. As a featured stop on the America 250-Ohio Transportation Trail, the exhibit celebrates Ohio’s pivotal role in moving the nation. This exhibit runs through October 2026. Admission is included with general admission to the Cleveland History Center. For more information, visit wrhs.… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722 | info@wrhs.org.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Ridgewood Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
Event Summary: The Ridgewood Garden Club will be selling perennial plants, annual plants, herbs and vegetable plants, hanging baskets and bulbs, as well as some miscellaneous gardening items -- just in time for your spring planting. The sale will be held Saturday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Parma Memorial Hall, 6611 Ridge Road, Parma. Follow Ridgewood Garden Club on Facebook or email srodgers@ameritech.net for more info. Contact Phone or Email: srodgers@ameritech.net.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Parma Memorial Hall
6611 Ridge Road
Parma, OH 44129.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Ridgewood Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
Event Summary: Come one come all to our annual plant sale featuring lovely annuals and perennials. Meet garden club members and maybe even explore joining! Contact Phone or Email: Klkrauth@prodigy.net.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Parma Memorial Hall
6611 Ridge Road
Parma, Ohio 44129.
Wings of Spring
Event Summary: Spring brings back the migratory birds as they travel north from their warm winter homes. Join Geauga Park District for this beginner's look at different birds that can be seen and heard in our nearby forests, fields and backyards. Presented Saturday, May 23, from 10-11 a.m. at The West Woods, Nature Center. No registration required. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Learn more at geaugaparkdistrict.org or call (440) 286-9516. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 286-9516.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Geauga Park District's
The West Woods, Nature Center.
27th Annual Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off & Beer Fest
Event Summary: Memorial Day weekend will mark the festival’s 27th year at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. Bring the fam for a weekend packed with great food & music, a children’s area, and a wide variety of entertainment and activities on Friday, May 22, from noon to 11 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Monday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Area and national rib teams will compete for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in a variety of areas: Best Ribs, Best Sauce and other Awards. Corvette Cleveland… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 234-5181.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit berearib.com. Ceramic Walls & The Painted Terrain
Event Summary: River Gallery, 19046 Old Detroit Road in Rocky River, presents a two-person exhibition featuring ceramic sculpture by Mary Fischer and landscape paintings by Susan Danko. On view through May 30. Learn more at rivergalleryarts.com.
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday: 11am - 5pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays. Contact Phone or Email: rivergalleryarts@gmail.com.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11:00 AM.
River Gallery
19046 Old Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116.
For more info visit rivergalleryarts.com. Euclid Pet Pals Adoption Event
Event Summary: Euclid Pet Pals will be at PetSmart in Willoughby on May 23rd from 11-2. Volunteers will be there with information about our shelter and 3 adoptable dogs for you to meet. Check out our Facebook page for details.www.facebook.com/euclidpetpals. Contact Phone or Email: euclidpetpals@yahoo.com.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
PetSmart
36395 Euclid Avenue
Willoughby, OH 44094.
Fort Laurens Museum
Event Summary: Fort Laurens, in Bolivar, is Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort and features a museum, memorial, Tomb of the Unknown Patriot and visible outline of the original fort. The site was considered a stepping stone across the West to stage an attack on the British at Fort Detroit during the American Revolution. Fundraising and plans are currently underway by the Friends of Fort Laurens Foundation to rebuild the fort. The schedule for the 2026 season -- May: Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 12-4 p.m. June th… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 874-2059.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Fort Laurens Museum
11067 Fort Laurens Road
Bolivar, OH 44697.
Jess T. Dugan: I Want You to Know My Story
Event Summary: Jess T. Dugan is an internationally recognized photographer who is known for portraits and self-portraits that are both technically refined and deeply human. Dugan centers their work on kinship, community, and identity. This exhibition at the Akron Art Museum, through July 12, brings together photographs from across Dugan’s practice, offering a powerful meditation on the life-affirming role of relationships and the ability of photography to foster empathy and connection. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Transfiguration: Rachel Libeskind and the Tiffany Window
Event Summary: On view at the Akron Art Museum through July 5, this exhibit offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience a restored historic Tiffany stained glass window depicting the Transfiguration of Christ, alongside new work by contemporary artist Rachel Libeskind, created specifically for the occasion. Together, the window and Libeskind’s response to it explore how the unimaginable and unseen are depicted across religious iconography, early cinema, and natural transformation. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Reggae Fest CLE
Event Summary: Get ready for two days of irie music and fun, celebrating Caribbean culture, music, and community. Reggae Fest CLE will feature 10 bands, food trucks, vendors, games (cornhole, giant Connect 4, and more) and a VIP area. Backstage pass available. Join the fun Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24, from noon to 10 p.m. at Voinovich Park, 800 E 9th Street Pier, Cleveland. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. Each guest is allowed one sealed bottle of water. If the seal is broken, the item will be thrown away. Only clear… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 410-9168.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Voinovich Park
800 E 9th Street Pier
Cleveland, OH 44114.
For more info visit reggaefestcleveland.com. Kids Make Art
Event Summary: Kids Make Art is a gathering at The Garden Gallery, in Lakewood, where kids and parents can relax, create, and enjoy meaningful time together. This family-friendly event creates a welcoming space for parents and kids to relax, get creative, and enjoy quality time together through art and connection. The price is $10 per child, and free of charge for parents/caregivers. Pay at the door via debit/credit card, cash or Venmo. We offer the following times each week: Saturdays: 11 a.m. 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. and Sunday… Contact Phone or Email: 7734999915.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1:00 PM.
The Garden Gallery
Screw Factory
13300 Bramley Ave, Suite 2520
Lakewood, OH 44107.
For more info visit www.blessedguidance.com. Harp Recital
Event Summary: Join the Beachwood Library for a harp recital featuring the students of Jody Guinn. This event will take place Saturday, May 23, at 1:30 p.m. Free to attend. To register, please call (216) 831-6868. Contact Phone or Email: 216-831-6868.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Cuyahoga County Public Library - Beachwood Branch.
For more info visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org. Birthday Warm Up
Event Summary: Before the Nation celebrates its 250th birthday, come to the Cleveland Public Library Jefferson Campus and enjoy some of the great Revolutionary War movies. (Be warned - we might sing along to the musicals.) May 23: Johnny Tremaine; May 30: The Patriot, June 6: April Morning; June 13: Hamilton; June 20: The Crossing; and June 27: 1776. Learn more at cpl.org or call (216) 623-7004. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 623-7004 jefferson.branch@cpl.org.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 2:00 PM.
Cleveland Public Library Jefferson Campus
850 Jefferson Ave
(Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood).
For more info visit cpl.org. Grow With Intention: A Hands-On Garden Planting Experience
Event Summary: Explore gardening with mindfulness and intention, for beginners. Grow With Intention in this calm, hands-on experience designed for beginners at the Independence Branch Library on Saturday, May 23, from 2-3:30 p.m. Participants will slow down and reconnect with nature as they plant seeds for their own indoor or outdoor herb and vegetable garden. Guided by life coach and community wellness facilitator Whitney Malone, guests will learn how gardening nurtures mindfulness, nourishment, and renewal while setting… Contact Phone or Email: 2164470160.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Independence Branch Library
6361 Selig Drive
Independence, OH 44131.
For more info visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org. Legends & Libraries: D&D One-shots
Event Summary: Drop in to the Eastlake Library on Saturday, May 23, at 2 p.m. for a one-shot adventure of D&D {2014 5th edition} to learn to play or just to have fun. No experience necessary. Dice, miniatures, and pre-made characters provided. Learn more at we247.org or call (440) 942-7880. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 942-7880.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 2:00 PM.
Eastlake Public Library
36706 Lakeshore Blvd.
Eastlake, OH.
Woodlawn Cemetery Talk
Event Summary: While continuing to celebrate our country's 250th anniversary, the Lodi Harrisville Historical Society invites you to join us at Woodlawn Cemetery (Medina Street, Lodi) at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 23. "The Last Full Measure of Devotion Memorial Day Talk Honoring All who Served" will be presented by Mel Maurer. No charge. Learn more at lodiharrisvillehistorical.org. Contact Phone or Email: info@lodiharrisvillehistorical.org.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 2:00 PM.
Woodlawn Cemetery
Medina Street
Lodi, OH 44254.
For more info visit lodiharrisvillehistorical.org. Music in the Park
Event Summary: Enjoy free live music at Crocker Park on Fridays & Saturdays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Sundays 4-6 p.m. through Sept. 6, on the East Park Stage (near The Cheesecake Factory). Bring lawn chairs and relax under the stars. Weather dependent. Visit crockerpark.com/events. Contact Phone or Email: 2169908406.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Crocker Park.
For more info visit crockerpark.com. Red, White, and Brass: 250 Years of America
Event Summary: Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with the Brass Band of the Western Reserve in Red, White & Brass: 250 Years of America — an evening of powerful brass music honoring the nation’s history, spirit, and traditions. Featuring patriotic favorites, stirring contemporary works, and music inspired by the American experience, this concert promises an entertaining and uplifting celebration for audiences of all ages. Presented at the Medina Performing Arts Center Middle Stage (851 Weymouth Road, Medina) on Saturd… Contact Phone or Email: .
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Medina Performing Arts Center Middle Stage
851 Weymouth Road
Medina, OH.
For more info visit bbwesternreserve.com. Cry Havoc by Allan R Kenward
Event Summary: Allan R Kenward wrote Cry Havoc in 1941, while the war was still being fought, and before anyone knew how it would end, and that uncertainty is hugely important to the urgency of the piece. Hailed as a female Journey's End, Cry Havoc puts the same pressure on its characters: confined space, no exit, and the slow erosion of everything that kept them separate from one another. What emerges is less a war play, and more a portrait of strangers becoming a community; bound to one another as ordinary people facing… Contact Phone or Email: braelin@thewrp.org.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
Western Reserve Playhouse.
For more info visit www.thewrp.org. Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Now In Westlake
Event Summary: Nationally Recognized Orthopaedic Specialists—Now Serving the West SideCrystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is proud to expand access to its nationally recognized orthopaedic specialists with a new location in Westlake. Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, ranked #1 in Ohio for orthopaedic care, is an independent, physician-owned health system dedicated exclusively to bone, joint, and muscle care. For more than 30 years, we have delivered specialized orthopaedic expertise to patients across the region. Patients… Contact Phone or Email: jourdain@venel.com.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center's New Westlake Office
25200 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145.
For more info visit www.crystalclinic.com. Mill Stream Park Frog Sculpture
Event Summary: To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of the Valley City Community Group, a new public art landmark is coming to Mill Stream Park. Designed by local artist Mike Kortan and fabricated by Architectural Fiberglass, this long-awaited frog sculpture honors Liverpool Township’s past, while creating a welcoming gathering place for residents and visitors to enjoy, photograph, and connect with a cherished part of Valley City’s history. Individuals and businesses have the opportunity to b… Contact Phone or Email: jsandor41@gmail.com.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Mill Stream Park.
For more info visit valleycity.org. Paws and Prayers: Cat Food Donations Needed
Event Summary: Paws and Prayers Pet Rescue is in need of Purina Cat Chow Gentle Cat Food. Shop local and drop off at our donation bin: 1407 A Main St. Cuyahoga Falls. Other ways to donate: visit pawsandprayers.org/donate (put Purina GCF in notes) or Venmo @pawsandprayers. Check out our wish lists at pawsandprayers.org/shop-for-us for products we use to keep our pets healthy and happy. Learn more at pawsandprayers.org and facebook.com/PawsandPrayers or call (330) 475-8300. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 475-8300.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Paws and Prayers Pet Rescue
Donation Bin: 1407 A Main St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
For more info visit pawsandprayers.org. Prints by Mickey Mencin
Event Summary: Explore this compelling solo exhibit, on display at Beck Center for the Arts through Oct. 17 in the Music & Creative Arts Therapies (MCAT) Building. Join us for a free Artist Reception on Friday, Oct. 2, from 6–7 p.m. and experience the work alongside the artist. Learn more at beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Strolling Through Spring
Event Summary: Get outside and explore your Medina County parks on accessible trails - great for strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers of all abilities. Complete five or more of the designated trails between April 1 and June 30 to qualify for an award. Hikes and awards are free for all participants. The award for all hikers is a unique commemorative art print created by local artist and long-time park volunteer George Parmelee. Bring your completed form to Oenslager Nature Center by July 12. Learn more at medinacountyparks.… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Medina County Park District.
Spring Showdown Lamb & Goat Show
Event Summary: Experience the thrill of the arena as the next generation of livestock exhibitors steps into the spotlight at the annual Spring Showdown Lamb & Goat Show! On Sunday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lake Metroparks Farmpark will come alive with the energy and enthusiasm of young competitors showcasing their lambs, commercial ewes and market goats with pride and precision.
This spirited competition highlights the dedication, skill and hard work of participants ages 8 to 18 as they present their animals to p… Contact Phone or Email: 440-639-7275.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Road
Kirtland, OH 44094.
For more info visit www.lakemetroparks.com. 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, May 24, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Civil War Living History Weekend
Event Summary: Explore daily life of Civil War Soldiers and civilians at Century Village Museum, 14653 East Park St. in Burton, on Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk through encampments and chat with the soldiers and their families. Watch thrilling battle reenactments. Listen to riveting speakers. Kids activities galore. Historical buildings open to tour. Delicious food vendors. Educational & interactive. Bring the whole family and watch history come alive. Donations only event. Learn more at cent… Contact Phone or Email: 440-834-1492.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Century Village Museum
14653 East Park St.
Burton, OH 44021.
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, May 24, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Keep On Truckin’: Rise of the Great American Truck
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, located within the WRHS Cleveland History Center in University Circle, explores the transformation of the truck from a spartan motorized wagon into a cornerstone of American culture and commerce. As a featured stop on the America 250-Ohio Transportation Trail, the exhibit celebrates Ohio’s pivotal role in moving the nation. This exhibit runs through October 2026. Admission is included with general admission to the Cleveland History Center. For more information, visit wrhs.… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722 | info@wrhs.org.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. On the Wing…Nature That Takes Flight
Event Summary: Geauga Park District’s newest community art show, On the Wing…Nature That Takes Flight, celebrates creativity, movement, and the dynamic beauty of Nature that takes to the skies. On display at The West Woods Nature Center through July 26. Free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily (except for scheduled building closures). Learn more at geaugaparkdistrict.org or call (440) 286-9516. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 286-9516.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Geauga Park District's
The West Woods Nature Center.
27th Annual Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off & Beer Fest
Event Summary: Memorial Day weekend will mark the festival’s 27th year at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. Bring the fam for a weekend packed with great food & music, a children’s area, and a wide variety of entertainment and activities on Friday, May 22, from noon to 11 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Monday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Area and national rib teams will compete for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in a variety of areas: Best Ribs, Best Sauce and other Awards. Corvette Cleveland… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 234-5181.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit berearib.com. Abstract Infrastructure
Event Summary: Beck Center for the Arts presents Abstract Infrastructure, a solo exhibition by artist Debbie Clapper. The exhibition is free and will be on view through July 12 in the Berkey Gallery at Beck Center for the Arts and offers a behind-the-scenes look into Clapper’s creative process. The exhibition pairs early sketchbook ideas with finished abstract works that are bold, vibrant, and visually dynamic. To find out more, visit beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Jess T. Dugan: I Want You to Know My Story
Event Summary: Jess T. Dugan is an internationally recognized photographer who is known for portraits and self-portraits that are both technically refined and deeply human. Dugan centers their work on kinship, community, and identity. This exhibition at the Akron Art Museum, through July 12, brings together photographs from across Dugan’s practice, offering a powerful meditation on the life-affirming role of relationships and the ability of photography to foster empathy and connection. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Transfiguration: Rachel Libeskind and the Tiffany Window
Event Summary: On view at the Akron Art Museum through July 5, this exhibit offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience a restored historic Tiffany stained glass window depicting the Transfiguration of Christ, alongside new work by contemporary artist Rachel Libeskind, created specifically for the occasion. Together, the window and Libeskind’s response to it explore how the unimaginable and unseen are depicted across religious iconography, early cinema, and natural transformation. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Fort Laurens Museum
Event Summary: Fort Laurens, in Bolivar, is Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort and features a museum, memorial, Tomb of the Unknown Patriot and visible outline of the original fort. The site was considered a stepping stone across the West to stage an attack on the British at Fort Detroit during the American Revolution. Fundraising and plans are currently underway by the Friends of Fort Laurens Foundation to rebuild the fort. The schedule for the 2026 season -- May: Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 12-4 p.m. June th… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 874-2059.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Fort Laurens Museum
11067 Fort Laurens Road
Bolivar, OH 44697.
Reggae Fest CLE
Event Summary: Get ready for two days of irie music and fun, celebrating Caribbean culture, music, and community. Reggae Fest CLE will feature 10 bands, food trucks, vendors, games (cornhole, giant Connect 4, and more) and a VIP area. Backstage pass available. Join the fun Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24, from noon to 10 p.m. at Voinovich Park, 800 E 9th Street Pier, Cleveland. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. Each guest is allowed one sealed bottle of water. If the seal is broken, the item will be thrown away. Only clear… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 410-9168.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Voinovich Park
800 E 9th Street Pier
Cleveland, OH 44114.
For more info visit reggaefestcleveland.com. June Leaf: Shooting from the Heart
Event Summary: June Leaf: Shooting from the Heart, a major retrospective of the acclaimed artist’s work, will be on view at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, at Oberlin College, through May 24. This landmark exhibition is the first comprehensive presentation of Leaf’s work in more than 30 years and features nearly 100 works spanning seven decades in a wide range of media, including paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and collages. The Allen is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 775-8665.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM.
Allen Memorial Art Museum
87 N. Main St.
Oberlin, OH 44074.
For more info visit amam.oberlin.edu. Kids Make Art
Event Summary: Kids Make Art is a gathering at The Garden Gallery, in Lakewood, where kids and parents can relax, create, and enjoy meaningful time together. This family-friendly event creates a welcoming space for parents and kids to relax, get creative, and enjoy quality time together through art and connection. The price is $10 per child, and free of charge for parents/caregivers. Pay at the door via debit/credit card, cash or Venmo. We offer the following times each week: Saturdays: 11 a.m. 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. and Sunday… Contact Phone or Email: 7734999915.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM.
The Garden Gallery
Screw Factory
13300 Bramley Ave, Suite 2520
Lakewood, OH 44107.
For more info visit www.blessedguidance.com. Cry Havoc by Allan R Kenward
Event Summary: Allan R Kenward wrote Cry Havoc in 1941, while the war was still being fought, and before anyone knew how it would end, and that uncertainty is hugely important to the urgency of the piece. Hailed as a female Journey's End, Cry Havoc puts the same pressure on its characters: confined space, no exit, and the slow erosion of everything that kept them separate from one another. What emerges is less a war play, and more a portrait of strangers becoming a community; bound to one another as ordinary people facing… Contact Phone or Email: braelin@thewrp.org.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Western Reserve Playhouse.
For more info visit www.thewrp.org. The Cleveland Orchestra - Beethoven's Fidelio
Event Summary: Franz Welser-Möst lifts The Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus and an all-star cast of soloists to the life-affirming heights of Beethoven’s only opera, a testament to courage and human nobility. Presented Saturday, May 16, at 7 p.m.; Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, May 24, at 3 p.m. at Severance Music Center. Tickets at clevelandorchestra.com or (216) 231-1111. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 231-1111.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 3:00 PM.
Severance Music Center
11001 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit www.clevelandorchestra.com. York Twp Memorial Parade
Event Summary: York Twp. Memorial Day parade will take place on Sunday, May 24. Line up begins at 2:30 at York UMC. The parade will kick off promptly at 3:00. A brief service will be held at the cemetery. All are invited to walk or ride in the parade. We request nothing political. Any questions call 330-388-8266. Contact Phone or Email: office@yorkumc.org.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Begins at York United Methodist Church
6566 Norwalk Road
Medina, OH 44256.
Concerts@CRLC: Cleveland Brass Works
Event Summary: Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church's Concerts@CRLC programs are free and open to the public and are held in the sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 9201 Brecksville Road, Brecksville. On May 24, at 4 p.m. Concerts@CRLC will feature Cleveland Brass Works: A classical brass quintet with a not-so-classical twist. Take a bunch of trained brass players and toss some jazz, rock, funk, Latin, and swing tunes in front of them. Shake it up with drum set and percussion and you get a rollicking good ti… Contact Phone or Email: 216-313-1381.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church
9201 Brecksville Road
Brecksville, OH 44141.
For more info visit crlcbrecksville.org. Music in the Park
Event Summary: Enjoy free live music at Crocker Park on Fridays & Saturdays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Sundays 4-6 p.m. through Sept. 6, on the East Park Stage (near The Cheesecake Factory). Bring lawn chairs and relax under the stars. Weather dependent. Visit crockerpark.com/events. Contact Phone or Email: 2169908406.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Crocker Park.
For more info visit crockerpark.com. 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, May 24, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Zabor's Party Room
5666 Pearl Road
Parma, Ohio.
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Now In Westlake
Event Summary: Nationally Recognized Orthopaedic Specialists—Now Serving the West SideCrystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is proud to expand access to its nationally recognized orthopaedic specialists with a new location in Westlake. Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, ranked #1 in Ohio for orthopaedic care, is an independent, physician-owned health system dedicated exclusively to bone, joint, and muscle care. For more than 30 years, we have delivered specialized orthopaedic expertise to patients across the region. Patients… Contact Phone or Email: jourdain@venel.com.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center's New Westlake Office
25200 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145.
For more info visit www.crystalclinic.com. Free Naloxone and Harm Reduction Toolkit Distribution
Event Summary: Stop an Overdose - Save a Life: Free Naloxone and Harm Reduction Toolkit Distribution offered at Southwest General Health Center. Toolkit includes: Narcan, Fentanyl testing strips, and resources on how to access help. Call Adriana Bier LSW, MSSA, from Southwest General Oakview Behavioral Health Services at (440) 816-2474 (Monday-Friday) to schedule a time for pick-up at Southwest General Health Center. Visit online at swgeneral.com. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 816-4037 | communitynurses3@swgeneral.com.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Southwest General
18697 Bagley Road
Middleburg Hts. OH.
Paws and Prayers: Cat Food Donations Needed
Event Summary: Paws and Prayers Pet Rescue is in need of Purina Cat Chow Gentle Cat Food. Shop local and drop off at our donation bin: 1407 A Main St. Cuyahoga Falls. Other ways to donate: visit pawsandprayers.org/donate (put Purina GCF in notes) or Venmo @pawsandprayers. Check out our wish lists at pawsandprayers.org/shop-for-us for products we use to keep our pets healthy and happy. Learn more at pawsandprayers.org and facebook.com/PawsandPrayers or call (330) 475-8300. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 475-8300.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Paws and Prayers Pet Rescue
Donation Bin: 1407 A Main St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
For more info visit pawsandprayers.org. Beachwood Arts Council presents Beachwood K-12 Art Show
Event Summary: View the creative talents of Beachwood K-12 students at this exhibit of collages, paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more at the Beachwood Community Center, 25225 Fairmount Blvd. Free and open to the public, through May 26. Visit beachwoodartscouncil.org for gallery hours. Contact Phone or Email: 216.595.3400.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Beachwood Community Center
25225 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122.
Memorial Day Mass
Event Summary: Queen of Heaven Church (1800 Steese Road, Green) will hold a Memorial Day Mass in tribute to our fallen servicemen and women and all our deceased. Presented in the pavilion at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 25. A donut social will follow. Learn more at queenofheavenparish.org or call (330) 896-2345. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 896-2345.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 8:30 AM.
Queen of Heaven Church
1800 Steese Road
Green, OH.
For more info visit queenofheavenparish.org. CVAC: Membership Exhibition
Event Summary: The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center presents its Membership Exhibition April 28 through June 4. The exhibition, free for the public to explore, showcases the diverse talents of CVAC members, featuring an array of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and works on paper. Visitors play a crucial role in recognizing outstanding talent through the People's Choice selection process. Ballots available at the gallery entrance.The People's Choice Award winner will be revealed during the Artist Reception on Friday, May 22, fr… Contact Phone or Email: office@cvartcenter.org.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
For more info visit www.cvart.org. Ombre: Works by Massinissa Selmani
Event Summary: The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University will host Ombre: Works by Massinissa Selmani at the KSU Downtown Gallery, 141 East Main Street, Kent, through May 30. Selmani is internationally recognized for his creative approach to drawing as it expands to print and video formats, with a focus on the relationship between object and shadow. Learn more at kent.edu/art or call (330) 672-2192. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-2192 | artinfo@kent.edu.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 10:00 AM.
KSU Downtown Gallery
141 East Main Street
Kent, Ohio.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Memorial Day Observance
Event Summary: Gather at Lake View Cemetery's James A. Garfield Memorial on Monday, May 25, at 10:30 a.m. for a special program honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Lawn chairs are encouraged. This free event will be held rain or shine. The rain location will be the Community Mausoleum inside the Mayfield Road gate. Learn more at lakeviewcemetery.com or call (216) 421-2665 for more information. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 421-2665.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 10:30 AM.
Lake View Cemetery
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit www.lakeviewcemetery.com. 27th Annual Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off & Beer Fest
Event Summary: Memorial Day weekend will mark the festival’s 27th year at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. Bring the fam for a weekend packed with great food & music, a children’s area, and a wide variety of entertainment and activities on Friday, May 22, from noon to 11 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Monday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Area and national rib teams will compete for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in a variety of areas: Best Ribs, Best Sauce and other Awards. Corvette Cleveland… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 234-5181.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit berearib.com. 24th Annual Bath Township Memorial Day Observance Ceremony
Event Summary: Bath Township Memorial Day Observance Ceremony takes place Monday, May 25, at 12 p.m. at Bath Township Veterans Memorial (3840 W. Bath Road). Brigadier General Tom Luczynski will be the guest speaker as we honor fallen service members. Program includes an Air Force flyover, music by Revere Band and Choir, AMVETS Post 176, Boy and Girl Scouts, and a student read essay on the Declaration of Independence. Lawn chairs encouraged; parking with shuttle available from the Township Administration Building and Bath… Contact Phone or Email: 330-666-4007.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.
Bath Township Veterans Memorial
3840 W. Bath Road
Akron OH 44333.
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion
Event Summary: The Monday Afternoon Book Discussion meets at 2:30 p.m. in the Strongsville Library on the 4th Monday of each month. No registration required. New members always welcome. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk. Learn more at cuyahogalibrary.org or call (440) 238-5530. Contact Phone or Email: 440-238-5530.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Strongsville Branch Library
18700 Westwood Dr
Strongsville, OH 44136.
Free Food Distribution
Event Summary: First Presbyterian Church of 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, May 25, 2026, 4:00 PM.
First Presbyterian Church of Willoughby
4785 Shankland Road
Willoughby, OH 44094.
For more info visit www.fpcwilloughby.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.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
1) SouthPark Mall in Strongsville, Ohio
2) St. Peter United Church of Christ in 7 Hills, Ohio.
Seven Hills Horseshoe Club
Event Summary: The Seven Hills Horseshoe Club is seeking adults who are interested in participating in the upcoming season. You can choose to play on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. at Calvin Park in Seven Hills. Horseshoe pits are behind the water park. Your $40 fee gives you two half seasons of league play plus two tournaments and an end-of-season banquet. Contact Brian at (216) 299-7900 for information. Contact Phone or Email: 216-299-7900.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Calvin Park
(Horseshoe pits are behind the water park.)
2243 Mapleview Dr.
Seven Hills, OH.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Body-Positive Figure Drawing at The Parma Arts Center
Event Summary: Join Parma Fine Arts for Body Positive Figure Drawing on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Parma Arts Center inside the City of Parma Parks & Rec Dept Bldg, 7335 Ridge Road. Each session features a different volunteer model from the community. Models are completely clothed and receive a drawing/painting from each artist in exchange for posing. This is a body-positive group, welcoming volunteer models of all body types, since we believe that all bodies are beautiful. We welcome b… Contact Phone or Email: lynnefruscella@gmail.com.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Parma Arts Center
inside the City of Parma Parks & Recreation Department Building
7335 Ridge Road
Parma, OH.
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, May 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
St. Paul Lutheran Church
276 Bagley Road
Berea, Ohio 44017.
For more info visit solosquaredanceclub.com. Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Now In Westlake
Event Summary: Nationally Recognized Orthopaedic Specialists—Now Serving the West SideCrystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is proud to expand access to its nationally recognized orthopaedic specialists with a new location in Westlake. Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, ranked #1 in Ohio for orthopaedic care, is an independent, physician-owned health system dedicated exclusively to bone, joint, and muscle care. For more than 30 years, we have delivered specialized orthopaedic expertise to patients across the region. Patients… Contact Phone or Email: jourdain@venel.com.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center's New Westlake Office
25200 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145.
For more info visit www.crystalclinic.com. Prints by Mickey Mencin
Event Summary: Explore this compelling solo exhibit, on display at Beck Center for the Arts through Oct. 17 in the Music & Creative Arts Therapies (MCAT) Building. Join us for a free Artist Reception on Friday, Oct. 2, from 6–7 p.m. and experience the work alongside the artist. Learn more at beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Beachwood Arts Council presents Beachwood K-12 Art Show
Event Summary: View the creative talents of Beachwood K-12 students at this exhibit of collages, paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more at the Beachwood Community Center, 25225 Fairmount Blvd. Free and open to the public, through May 26. Visit beachwoodartscouncil.org for gallery hours. Contact Phone or Email: 216.595.3400.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Beachwood Community Center
25225 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122.
CVAC: Membership Exhibition
Event Summary: The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center presents its Membership Exhibition April 28 through June 4. The exhibition, free for the public to explore, showcases the diverse talents of CVAC members, featuring an array of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and works on paper. Visitors play a crucial role in recognizing outstanding talent through the People's Choice selection process. Ballots available at the gallery entrance.The People's Choice Award winner will be revealed during the Artist Reception on Friday, May 22, fr… Contact Phone or Email: office@cvartcenter.org.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
For more info visit www.cvart.org. Ombre: Works by Massinissa Selmani
Event Summary: The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University will host Ombre: Works by Massinissa Selmani at the KSU Downtown Gallery, 141 East Main Street, Kent, through May 30. Selmani is internationally recognized for his creative approach to drawing as it expands to print and video formats, with a focus on the relationship between object and shadow. Learn more at kent.edu/art or call (330) 672-2192. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-2192 | artinfo@kent.edu.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 10:00 AM.
KSU Downtown Gallery
141 East Main Street
Kent, Ohio.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. On the Wing…Nature That Takes Flight
Event Summary: Geauga Park District’s newest community art show, On the Wing…Nature That Takes Flight, celebrates creativity, movement, and the dynamic beauty of Nature that takes to the skies. On display at The West Woods Nature Center through July 26. Free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily (except for scheduled building closures). Learn more at geaugaparkdistrict.org or call (440) 286-9516. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 286-9516.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Geauga Park District's
The West Woods Nature Center.
Abstract Infrastructure
Event Summary: Beck Center for the Arts presents Abstract Infrastructure, a solo exhibition by artist Debbie Clapper. The exhibition is free and will be on view through July 12 in the Berkey Gallery at Beck Center for the Arts and offers a behind-the-scenes look into Clapper’s creative process. The exhibition pairs early sketchbook ideas with finished abstract works that are bold, vibrant, and visually dynamic. To find out more, visit beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Ceramic Walls & The Painted Terrain
Event Summary: River Gallery, 19046 Old Detroit Road in Rocky River, presents a two-person exhibition featuring ceramic sculpture by Mary Fischer and landscape paintings by Susan Danko. On view through May 30. Learn more at rivergalleryarts.com.
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday: 11am - 5pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays. Contact Phone or Email: rivergalleryarts@gmail.com.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 11:00 AM.
River Gallery
19046 Old Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116.
For more info visit rivergalleryarts.com. Crocker Kids
Event Summary: Crocker Kids is back! Join us for free, family-friendly summer fun at Crocker Park with themed events featuring music, activities, giveaways, FREE snacks, and more! West Park at Crocker Park 11am–1pm May 26 • June 23 • July 21 • August 8Presented by Northeast Ohio Parent MagazinePre-registration recommended, not required. Contact Phone or Email: 2169908406.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – Saturday, August 8, 2026, 1:00 PM.
Crocker Park.
For more info visit crockerpark.com. Be a Prairie Detective
Event Summary: What is a prairie, and who lives there? Let’s find out together through this season’s StoryWalk book and fun activities. Join Medina County Park District, Medina County District Library, and Wild Ones Greater Cleveland for this interactive event on Tuesday, May 26, from 1-2:30 p.m. at Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park. All ages are welcome. No registration required. Free. Learn more at medinacountyparks.com or call (330) 722-9364. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 1:00 PM.
Medina County Park District
Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park.
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, May 26, 2026, 5:30 PM.
St Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church
400 N. Broadway St.
Medina, OH 44256.
Creating Healthy Habitats for Songbirds
Event Summary: Chippewa Garden Club will meet Tuesday, May 26, at the Brecksville Human Service Building, around the back of the Community Center. Socializing starts at 6 p.m.; with the program at 6:30 p.m. Megan Shoefelt, owner and operator of "Terra Depot," a nature specialty shop in Navarre will be the speaker. She has a background in environmental work and agriculture. CGC welcomes new members. For information, visit ChippewaGardenClub.com or follow us on Facebook for garden articles and our Club’s activities and even… Contact Phone or Email: msnoreen@att.net.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Brecksville Human Service Building, around the back of the Community Center, 2 Community Drive, Brecksville, Ohio.
Creating Healthy Habitats for Songbirds
Event Summary: Chippewa Garden Club will meet Tuesday, May 26, at 6 p.m. at Brecksville Human Services, 2 Community Drive (around the back of the Brecksville Recreation building). Megan Shoefelt, owner and operator of “Terra Depot,” a nature specialty shop located in Navarre, Ohio, will be the speaker. She has a background in environmental work and agriculture. Megan's shop features premium wild bird seed and mixes, bird feeders, houses, suet and other items to help backyard bird enthusiast enjoy songbirds in their own ba… Contact Phone or Email: msnoreen@att.net.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Brecksville Human Services, 2 Community Drive
around the back of the Brecksville Recreation Building
Brecksville, Ohio.
Seven Hills Horseshoe Club
Event Summary: The Seven Hills Horseshoe Club is seeking adults who are interested in participating in the upcoming season. You can choose to play on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. at Calvin Park in Seven Hills. Horseshoe pits are behind the water park. Your $40 fee gives you two half seasons of league play plus two tournaments and an end-of-season banquet. Contact Brian at (216) 299-7900 for information. Contact Phone or Email: 216-299-7900.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Calvin Park
(Horseshoe pits are behind the water park.)
2243 Mapleview Dr.
Seven Hills, OH.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Brecksville-Broadview Heights Democratic Club
Event Summary: The Brecksville-Broadview Hts. Democratic Club will meet Tuesday, May 26, at the Brecksville Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for social and snacks, meeting starts at 7 p.m. The club is a resource for local democrats and a great way to network with like-minded community members. For speakers and other information, visit bbhdems.org. Contact Phone or Email: ohionow@msn.com.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Brecksville Community Center.
For more info visit bbhdems.org. 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, May 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Tyler's Redemption Place
2684 Sanitarium Road
Akron, OH 44312.
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. 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) 252-118… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 252-1188.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Community Support Services
150 Cross Street.
For more info visit namisummit.org. Reflective Prayer (In-Person & Virtual)
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 pm 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. Donations support our ministry. Please register at https://centeringspace.org/ or call (216) 228-7451. Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107. Contact Phone or Email: 2162287451.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Now In Westlake
Event Summary: Nationally Recognized Orthopaedic Specialists—Now Serving the West SideCrystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is proud to expand access to its nationally recognized orthopaedic specialists with a new location in Westlake. Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, ranked #1 in Ohio for orthopaedic care, is an independent, physician-owned health system dedicated exclusively to bone, joint, and muscle care. For more than 30 years, we have delivered specialized orthopaedic expertise to patients across the region. Patients… Contact Phone or Email: jourdain@venel.com.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center's New Westlake Office
25200 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145.
For more info visit www.crystalclinic.com. Medina County Arts Council: Service to the Arts Awards
Event Summary: Do you know someone who has made a meaningful impact on the arts in Medina County? The Medina County Arts Council (MCAC) invites the community to submit nominations for the Service to the Arts Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations whose dedication and contributions have strengthened and elevated the arts throughout Medina County. From visual artists and performers to educators, volunteers, advocates, and community partners, these awards celebrate those whose creativity, leadership, and commitmen… Contact Phone or Email: MedinaCoArtsCouncil@gmail.com.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Medina County.
For more info visit www.medinacountyartscouncil.org. Mill Stream Park Frog Sculpture
Event Summary: To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of the Valley City Community Group, a new public art landmark is coming to Mill Stream Park. Designed by local artist Mike Kortan and fabricated by Architectural Fiberglass, this long-awaited frog sculpture honors Liverpool Township’s past, while creating a welcoming gathering place for residents and visitors to enjoy, photograph, and connect with a cherished part of Valley City’s history. Individuals and businesses have the opportunity to b… Contact Phone or Email: jsandor41@gmail.com.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Mill Stream Park.
For more info visit valleycity.org. Paws and Prayers: Cat Food Donations Needed
Event Summary: Paws and Prayers Pet Rescue is in need of Purina Cat Chow Gentle Cat Food. Shop local and drop off at our donation bin: 1407 A Main St. Cuyahoga Falls. Other ways to donate: visit pawsandprayers.org/donate (put Purina GCF in notes) or Venmo @pawsandprayers. Check out our wish lists at pawsandprayers.org/shop-for-us for products we use to keep our pets healthy and happy. Learn more at pawsandprayers.org and facebook.com/PawsandPrayers or call (330) 475-8300. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 475-8300.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Paws and Prayers Pet Rescue
Donation Bin: 1407 A Main St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
For more info visit pawsandprayers.org. Strolling Through Spring
Event Summary: Get outside and explore your Medina County parks on accessible trails - great for strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers of all abilities. Complete five or more of the designated trails between April 1 and June 30 to qualify for an award. Hikes and awards are free for all participants. The award for all hikers is a unique commemorative art print created by local artist and long-time park volunteer George Parmelee. Bring your completed form to Oenslager Nature Center by July 12. Learn more at medinacountyparks.… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Medina County Park District.
Everyday Heroes, Everyday Homes
Event Summary: In recognition of National Foster Care Month, seven public and private agencies across Northeast Ohio have joined forces to address a critical shortage of licensed foster caregivers. On May 27, each agency will host a special event aimed at providing guidance on how to become licensed, explain the foster care process, and address common misconceptions about the system. Medina County community members are invited to stop by The Grind Coffee Bar (124 N. Court Street, Medina) between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Wedn… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 667-0167.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Grind Coffee Bar
124 N. Court Street
Medina, OH 44256.
Ombre: Works by Massinissa Selmani
Event Summary: The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University will host Ombre: Works by Massinissa Selmani at the KSU Downtown Gallery, 141 East Main Street, Kent, through May 30. Selmani is internationally recognized for his creative approach to drawing as it expands to print and video formats, with a focus on the relationship between object and shadow. Learn more at kent.edu/art or call (330) 672-2192. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-2192 | artinfo@kent.edu.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM.
KSU Downtown Gallery
141 East Main Street
Kent, Ohio.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Strongsville Historical Village Tours
Event Summary: Walk-in tours available every Wednesday, April through October, and Saturday by appointment. Two check-in times: 10 a.m. and noon. Maximum 6 guests per tour. No reservations needed. Group tours available by reservation on days other than walk-in tour dates. Email strongsvillehistoraltours@gmail.com. $5 adults, $3 children 6-10 years old, ages 5 and under admitted free. Cash only. Visit our website to learn about a fun scavenger hunt set up in the village. The General Store will be open for shopping at the b… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 572-0057.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Strongsville Historical Society & Village
13305 Pearl Road
Strongsville, OH.
For more info visit www.strongsvillehistoricalsociety.org. Ceramic Walls & The Painted Terrain
Event Summary: River Gallery, 19046 Old Detroit Road in Rocky River, presents a two-person exhibition featuring ceramic sculpture by Mary Fischer and landscape paintings by Susan Danko. On view through May 30. Learn more at rivergalleryarts.com.
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday: 11am - 5pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays. Contact Phone or Email: rivergalleryarts@gmail.com.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 11:00 AM.
River Gallery
19046 Old Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116.
For more info visit rivergalleryarts.com. Jess T. Dugan: I Want You to Know My Story
Event Summary: Jess T. Dugan is an internationally recognized photographer who is known for portraits and self-portraits that are both technically refined and deeply human. Dugan centers their work on kinship, community, and identity. This exhibition at the Akron Art Museum, through July 12, brings together photographs from across Dugan’s practice, offering a powerful meditation on the life-affirming role of relationships and the ability of photography to foster empathy and connection. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Transfiguration: Rachel Libeskind and the Tiffany Window
Event Summary: On view at the Akron Art Museum through July 5, this exhibit offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience a restored historic Tiffany stained glass window depicting the Transfiguration of Christ, alongside new work by contemporary artist Rachel Libeskind, created specifically for the occasion. Together, the window and Libeskind’s response to it explore how the unimaginable and unseen are depicted across religious iconography, early cinema, and natural transformation. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.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, May 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Church in Aurora
146 South Chillicothe Road
Aurora, OH.
Excel Basics: Tables and Charts
Event Summary: Learn how to format a range of data as a table, how to summarize a large data set with a pivot table and how to use charts to visually represent data. Registration required. Contact Phone or Email: 4402343600.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Middleburg Heights Branch Library
16699 Bagley Road 44130.
Outsmart the Scammers
Event Summary: Join Josh Kaluzne of Edward Jones Financial to learn how to spot scam red flags, find resources if you or a loved one is targeted, and take steps to protect yourself from fraud. This program will take place at the Green Branch Library on Wednesday, May 27, from 1-3 p.m. No registration required. Learn more at akronlibrary.org/locations/green or call (330) 896-9074. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 896-9074.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 1:00 PM.
Green Branch Library
4046 Massillon Road
Uniontown, Ohio 44685.
For more info visit www.akronlibrary.org. Reflective Prayer (In-Person & Virtual)
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 pm 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. Donations support our ministry. Please register at https://centeringspace.org/ or call (216) 228-7451. Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107. Contact Phone or Email: 2162287451.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
CVAC: Membership Exhibition
Event Summary: The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center presents its Membership Exhibition April 28 through June 4. The exhibition, free for the public to explore, showcases the diverse talents of CVAC members, featuring an array of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and works on paper. Visitors play a crucial role in recognizing outstanding talent through the People's Choice selection process. Ballots available at the gallery entrance.The People's Choice Award winner will be revealed during the Artist Reception on Friday, May 22, fr… Contact Phone or Email: office@cvartcenter.org.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 3:00 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
For more info visit www.cvart.org. Cle Market Berea
Event Summary: Enjoy a vibrant celebration of local creativity and community at our Summer Artisan Market on Wednesday, May 27, from 4-8 p.m. at Coe Lake, 85 South Rocky River Drive in Berea. Our market brings together the region's finest artisans, makers, and small business owners to showcase their unique handmade goods, from handcrafted jewelry and textiles to artisanal foods, home decor, and original artwork, our market offers a diverse array of products that reflect the best of our community's ingenuity and passion. S… Contact Phone or Email: Cle Market (216) 250-2508 / clemarket.vendors@gmaill.com.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Coe Lake
85 South Rocky River Dr
Berea, OH 44017.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 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, May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
1) SouthPark Mall in Strongsville, Ohio
2) St. Peter United Church of Christ in 7 Hills, Ohio.
Hope After Loss / Grief Support Group
Event Summary: Hope After Loss is a faith-based grief support group for those who have lost someone due to the impact of substance abuse disorder. Our motto is "You Are Not Alone; It Is Not Your Fault and There Is Always Hope." We will meet at 6 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Concord Alliance Church, 7152 Ravenna Road in Concord Twp. Email carolyngarvey22@gmail.com for information. Contact Phone or Email: carolyngarvey22@gmail.com.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Concord Alliance Church
7152 Ravenna Road
Concord Twp. OH 44077.
Seven Hills Horseshoe Club
Event Summary: The Seven Hills Horseshoe Club is seeking adults who are interested in participating in the upcoming season. You can choose to play on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. at Calvin Park in Seven Hills. Horseshoe pits are behind the water park. Your $40 fee gives you two half seasons of league play plus two tournaments and an end-of-season banquet. Contact Brian at (216) 299-7900 for information. Contact Phone or Email: 216-299-7900.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Calvin Park
(Horseshoe pits are behind the water park.)
2243 Mapleview Dr.
Seven Hills, OH.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Anchored in Hope
Event Summary: Faith based, shared experiences group providing a safe place for cancer patients and their caregivers to share, find comfort, gather information, pray together and to find encouragement in their cancer journey. Meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month in the Community Room of Buckeye Library, Medina. Led by Pastor John Baker, a 3-year survivor of pancreatic cancer. To learn more, email pjbaker@lifescc.net. Contact Phone or Email: pjbaker@lifescc.net.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Community Room of Buckeye Library
6625 Wolff Road
Medina Ohio.
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, May 27, 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. Reflective Prayer (In-Person & Virtual)
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 pm 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. Donations support our ministry. Please register at https://centeringspace.org/ or call (216) 228-7451. Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107. Contact Phone or Email: 2162287451.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
Traitor! The Tragic Tale of Benedict Arnold
Event Summary: Discover the story behind one of America's most infamous turncoats. How could Colonial America’s most renowned battlefield general become the most despised man in America? Here is the sad tale of an ex-patriot who sought honor and glory but received the opposite. Presented by Carl Quatraro at the Independence Branch Library on Wednesday, May 27, at 7 p.m. Register at cuyahogalibrary.org or call (216) 447-0160.
Carl Quatraro has spent his whole life in the Akron area. He graduated from Walsh Jesuit High… Contact Phone or Email: 2164470160.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Independence Branch Library
6361 Selig Drive
Independence, OH 44131.
For more info visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org. Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Now In Westlake
Event Summary: Nationally Recognized Orthopaedic Specialists—Now Serving the West SideCrystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is proud to expand access to its nationally recognized orthopaedic specialists with a new location in Westlake. Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, ranked #1 in Ohio for orthopaedic care, is an independent, physician-owned health system dedicated exclusively to bone, joint, and muscle care. For more than 30 years, we have delivered specialized orthopaedic expertise to patients across the region. Patients… Contact Phone or Email: jourdain@venel.com.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center's New Westlake Office
25200 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145.
For more info visit www.crystalclinic.com. Prints by Mickey Mencin
Event Summary: Explore this compelling solo exhibit, on display at Beck Center for the Arts through Oct. 17 in the Music & Creative Arts Therapies (MCAT) Building. Join us for a free Artist Reception on Friday, Oct. 2, from 6–7 p.m. and experience the work alongside the artist. Learn more at beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
International Conference on Lasers, Optics and Photonics
Event Summary: Welcome to LaserOptics2026, the International Conference on Lasers, Optics and Photonics, unfolding in the bold, beautiful city of Barcelona, Spain, from May 28–30, 2026. Curated by Creovate Conferences, this is not just another conference—it’s a stage set for visionaries, disruptors, and industry drivers to shape what comes next.At Creovate Conferences, we invite you to experience LaserOptics2026 as a strategic convergence—where groundbreaking research meets global market relevance, and where ideas find no… Contact Phone or Email: laseroptics@creovateconferences.com.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 9:00 AM.
Novotel Barcelona City, Barcelona, Spain.
For more info visit creovateconferences.com. Global Summit on Vaccines, Immunology & Public Health
Event Summary: Advances in Vaccine Technologies mRNA Vaccines and Applications Viral Vector-Based Vaccines DNA Vaccines: Progress and Challenges Peptide and Protein-Based Vaccines Nanotechnology in Vaccine Delivery Novel Vaccine Adjuvants & Immunopotentiators Vaccines for Neglected Tropical Diseases Combination and Multivalent Vaccines Vaccine Formulation and Stability Innate and Adaptive Immune Mechanisms Immunogenetics and Vaccine Response Immunoinformatics in Vaccine Design Autoimmunity and Vaccination Immune System Ag… Contact Phone or Email: vaccines@researchconnects.org.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 9:30 AM.
madrid,spain.
For more info visit vaccines.researchconnects.org. Global Summit on Vaccines, Immunology & Public Health (VACCINES2026)
Contact Phone or Email: vaccines@researchconnects.org.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
Madrid Spain.
For more info visit vaccines.researchconnects.org. CVAC: Membership Exhibition
Event Summary: The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center presents its Membership Exhibition April 28 through June 4. The exhibition, free for the public to explore, showcases the diverse talents of CVAC members, featuring an array of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and works on paper. Visitors play a crucial role in recognizing outstanding talent through the People's Choice selection process. Ballots available at the gallery entrance.The People's Choice Award winner will be revealed during the Artist Reception on Friday, May 22, fr… Contact Phone or Email: office@cvartcenter.org.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
For more info visit www.cvart.org. Grief Support
Event Summary: Grieving the death of a loved one is a painful and life altering experience. Grief is a process, not a condition to overcome. Here you will not be alone. Grief Support will be offered every Thursday, April 2 through June 4, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Federated Church, 76 Bell Street, in Chagrin Falls. For information, please call (216) 407-2370. Contact Phone or Email: 216-407-2370 or tjordan@geauga.oh.gov.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Federated Church
76 Bell St.
Chagrin Falls, OH.
Lake County Genealogical Society Meeting: How to Organize and Pass On Your Family History
Event Summary: The Lake County Genealogical Society will hear from Kelli Jo Bergheimer as she presents "How to Organize and Pass On Your Family History" during its May 28, meeting at 10 a.m. on Zoom. She will explain a preservation plan for saving and passing on the accumulated family history that has been digitized, searched, compiled, and archived through thousands of hours of time. Any person interested in family history or genealogy is invited to join us. To receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting, send an email at… Contact Phone or Email: lcgsohio@lcgsohio.org.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
virtual.
Ombre: Works by Massinissa Selmani
Event Summary: The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University will host Ombre: Works by Massinissa Selmani at the KSU Downtown Gallery, 141 East Main Street, Kent, through May 30. Selmani is internationally recognized for his creative approach to drawing as it expands to print and video formats, with a focus on the relationship between object and shadow. Learn more at kent.edu/art or call (330) 672-2192. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-2192 | artinfo@kent.edu.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 10:00 AM.
KSU Downtown Gallery
141 East Main Street
Kent, Ohio.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. On the Wing…Nature That Takes Flight
Event Summary: Geauga Park District’s newest community art show, On the Wing…Nature That Takes Flight, celebrates creativity, movement, and the dynamic beauty of Nature that takes to the skies. On display at The West Woods Nature Center through July 26. Free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily (except for scheduled building closures). Learn more at geaugaparkdistrict.org or call (440) 286-9516. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 286-9516.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Geauga Park District's
The West Woods Nature Center.
Abstract Infrastructure
Event Summary: Beck Center for the Arts presents Abstract Infrastructure, a solo exhibition by artist Debbie Clapper. The exhibition is free and will be on view through July 12 in the Berkey Gallery at Beck Center for the Arts and offers a behind-the-scenes look into Clapper’s creative process. The exhibition pairs early sketchbook ideas with finished abstract works that are bold, vibrant, and visually dynamic. To find out more, visit beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Adapted Adult Get Together
Event Summary: Join us for a fun, adapted program featuring stories, art, music, and more, specifically designed for adults 18+ with caregivers. Registration required. Contact Phone or Email: 4402343600.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Middleburg Heights Branch Library
16699 Bagley Road 44130.
Ceramic Walls & The Painted Terrain
Event Summary: River Gallery, 19046 Old Detroit Road in Rocky River, presents a two-person exhibition featuring ceramic sculpture by Mary Fischer and landscape paintings by Susan Danko. On view through May 30. Learn more at rivergalleryarts.com.
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday: 11am - 5pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays. Contact Phone or Email: rivergalleryarts@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 11:00 AM.
River Gallery
19046 Old Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116.
For more info visit rivergalleryarts.com. Jess T. Dugan: I Want You to Know My Story
Event Summary: Jess T. Dugan is an internationally recognized photographer who is known for portraits and self-portraits that are both technically refined and deeply human. Dugan centers their work on kinship, community, and identity. This exhibition at the Akron Art Museum, through July 12, brings together photographs from across Dugan’s practice, offering a powerful meditation on the life-affirming role of relationships and the ability of photography to foster empathy and connection. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Transfiguration: Rachel Libeskind and the Tiffany Window
Event Summary: On view at the Akron Art Museum through July 5, this exhibit offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience a restored historic Tiffany stained glass window depicting the Transfiguration of Christ, alongside new work by contemporary artist Rachel Libeskind, created specifically for the occasion. Together, the window and Libeskind’s response to it explore how the unimaginable and unseen are depicted across religious iconography, early cinema, and natural transformation. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. 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, May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Keep On Truckin’: Rise of the Great American Truck
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, located within the WRHS Cleveland History Center in University Circle, explores the transformation of the truck from a spartan motorized wagon into a cornerstone of American culture and commerce. As a featured stop on the America 250-Ohio Transportation Trail, the exhibit celebrates Ohio’s pivotal role in moving the nation. This exhibit runs through October 2026. Admission is included with general admission to the Cleveland History Center. For more information, visit wrhs.… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722 | info@wrhs.org.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Decorative Painting with Denise Jansen
Event Summary: Award winning Teaching Artist Denise Jansen will demonstrate decorative acrylic painting methods and guide participants step by step applying those through two projects: #1-Rag Dolls and #2-Girl Making A Snowman. You select the colors to reflect your preferences. Offered Thursdays, May 7-28, from 1-3 p.m. at The Parma Arts Center inside the City of Parma Parks & Recreation Dept Bldg, 7335 Ridge Road, Parma. Learn how to apply base coats, transfer images, and create shading. Class can get messy so wear paint… Contact Phone or Email: info@parmafinearts.org.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
The Parma Arts Center
inside the City of Parma Parks & Recreation Dept Bldg
7335 Ridge Road
Parma, OH.
Grief & Healing Support Group
Event Summary: Holy Family Hospice invites you to join a welcoming eight-week gathering for individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Together we will share stories, learn about the naturaljourney of grief and discover ways to move forward with hope and healing. When: every Thursday, April 16 – June 4, from 1:30 – 3:00 PM or 6:00 – 7:30 PM *Registration is required by Thursday, April 9th.For more information or to register, please contact Erin at (440) 545.7032 or ehout@holyfamilyhome.com. Group is open to… Contact Phone or Email: ehout@holyfamilyhome.com.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Holy Family Home Health Care & Hospice
6707 State Rd
Parma, OH 44134.
For more info visit staugministries.org. Agape Feast
Event Summary: Join First Presbyterian Church of Willoughby, 4785 Shankland Road, on the last Thursday of each month at 5:15 p.m. dine-in and 6 p.m. drive-through. We offer a home-cooked hot meal to the community and our congregation at no cost. Come feel the Agape love. To find out more, visit fpcwilloughby.org or call (440) 946-0070. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 946-0070 office@fpcwilloughby.org.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 5:15 PM.
First Presbyterian Church of Willoughby
4785 Shankland Road
Willoughby, OH 44094.
For more info visit www.fpcwilloughby.org. Rain Barrel Workshop
Event Summary: Construct your own rain barrel and take it home. This workshop will be held at Medina County Park District's Oenslager Nature Center on Thursday, May 28, at 5:30 p.m. Learn the many benefits of collecting stormwater via rain barrels. After the presentation, construction will begin. $60 per barrel. All parts for the assembly included, and two drills will be available for the class to use. Attendees are welcome to bring an electric drill, if possible. Diverter kits fit standard 2"x 3" downspouts best, but the… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 5:30 PM.
Medina County Park District
Oenslager Nature Center
6100 Ridge Road
Sharon Center, OH 44274.
Dementia Support Group
Event Summary: Our Dementia Support Group gathering is open to those who are looking for conversation and support as they journey through a difficult phase in their lives. Please share with anyone you know who might benefit from these gatherings. Two facilitators will be joining us from Home Instead. Donations support our ministry. 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, May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
Feeding Souls Ministries - Top Golf Fundraiser
Event Summary: Our nonprofit organization proudly serves more than 600 underserved individuals in the Cleveland community with a hot breakfast every Saturday morning. To support this ongoing effort, we are hosting a special fundraising event at TopGolf in Independence on Thursday, May 28, at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the evening will directly fund the meals we provide each week. Guests are invited to join us for a fun and meaningful night featuring dinner, drinks, and golf—all while helping ensure our neighbors continue to rec… Contact Phone or Email: feedingsoulsministries@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
TopGolf Cleveland
5820 Rockside Woods Blvd N
Independence.
For more info visit feedingsoulsministries.org. Seven Hills Horseshoe Club
Event Summary: The Seven Hills Horseshoe Club is seeking adults who are interested in participating in the upcoming season. You can choose to play on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. at Calvin Park in Seven Hills. Horseshoe pits are behind the water park. Your $40 fee gives you two half seasons of league play plus two tournaments and an end-of-season banquet. Contact Brian at (216) 299-7900 for information. Contact Phone or Email: 216-299-7900.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Calvin Park
(Horseshoe pits are behind the water park.)
2243 Mapleview Dr.
Seven Hills, OH.
For more info visit www.facebook.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, May 28, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
SAM Center
8101 Manchester Ave NW
Canal Fulton, OH 44614.
For more info visit www.servingareamilitary.org. An Evening with Julia Child
Event Summary: An actress from Women in History will present a portrayal of Julia Child, world famous chef, author, and television personality. Julia Child made French cuisine accessible to American audiences. She was one of the first women to host her own cooking show on television, providing tips and lessons on how to prepare French food simply and easily. Presented at the Independence Branch Library on Thursday, May 28, at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Branch Library. Register at cuyahogalibrary.o… Contact Phone or Email: 2164470160.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Independence Branch Library
6361 Selig Drive
Independence, OH 44131.
For more info visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org. Cleveland's Vaudeville Era / author Christopher Roy
Event Summary: The North Royalton Library invites you to join author Christopher Roy for a look at the entertainment & theater history of Cleveland during the vaudeville era centered around Otto Moser’s iconic downtown pub. “Cleveland's Vaudeville Era: Mr. Moser's Neighborhood” will be held Thursday, May 28, at 7 p.m. The event is free; registration is required. The library is at 5071 Wallings Road. For registration or more information, call (440) 237-3800 or visit cuyahogalibrary.org. Contact Phone or Email: 440-237-3800.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
North Royalton Branch Library
5071 Wallings Road
North Royalton, OH 44133.
Cry Havoc by Allan R Kenward
Event Summary: Allan R Kenward wrote Cry Havoc in 1941, while the war was still being fought, and before anyone knew how it would end, and that uncertainty is hugely important to the urgency of the piece. Hailed as a female Journey's End, Cry Havoc puts the same pressure on its characters: confined space, no exit, and the slow erosion of everything that kept them separate from one another. What emerges is less a war play, and more a portrait of strangers becoming a community; bound to one another as ordinary people facing… Contact Phone or Email: braelin@thewrp.org.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
Western Reserve Playhouse.
For more info visit www.thewrp.org. Movies in the Park
Event Summary: Birchwood School of Hawken Presents: Movies in the Park
Enjoy free outdoor movie nights all summer long at Crocker Park! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and join us Thursdays at sundown on the Union Square Lawn for family friendly films under the stars. May 28 – September 3 Thursdays at sundown (around 9ish) Union Square Lawn (next to Regal Cinema)Free, fun, and perfect for a summer night out—see you there! Contact Phone or Email: 2169908406.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 9:00 PM.
Crocker Park.
For more info visit crockerpark.com.