Tri-C JazzFest
Get your dancing shoes on and prepare for the heat of the 45th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland at Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland. The fest will host nearly 500 musical artists across three days, including both longtime, well-known performers and rising stars. It offers eight ticketed concerts inside Playhouse Square theaters from June 20-22, and free outdoor concerts from 3 p.m. to midnight on June 21 and June 22. tri-c.edu/jazzfest
Boston Mills Artfest
The Boston Mills Artfest returns for two weekends this summer –
June 28 to June 30, and July 5 to July 7. Celebrating its 50th year, the arts festival is nationally recognized and hosted by the Boston Mills ski resort in Peninsula, set in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. About 150 artists are featured each weekend, attracting artists and creators from across the country. bmbw.com
Larchmere PorchFest
Enjoy live music performed from home porches in Cleveland’s Larchmere neighborhood on June 29. The annual Larchmere PorchFest brings local musical talent to the community for free on local lawns, and also offers activities for kids, food and drink vendors, and shopping and dining at neighborhood storefronts and restaurants. An information tent will be stationed at the corner of East 127th Street and Larchmere Boulevard. larchmereporchfest.org
Cain Park Arts Festival
The Cain Park Arts Festival returns with close to 150 artists from July 12 through July 14 at the Cleveland Heights park. Artists will show and sell work in various mediums including wood, clay, glass, fiber and leather. The festival also offers live music, an interactive mural painting project for children and a variety of food trucks. cainpark.com/arts-festival
‘Beautiful, The Carole King Musical’
Enjoy the music and story of famed Jewish singer-songwriter Carole King at the Beck Center for the Arts’ performance of “Beautiful, The Carole King Musical.” Coming to the Beck Center’s Senney Theater in Lakewood from July 12 through Aug. 11, you’ll enjoy King hits such as “So Far Away,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and more. beckcenter.org
‘Picturing the Border’ at CMA
The Cleveland Museum of Art will present “Picturing the Border,” a photography exhibit depicting the people and stories along the U.S.-Mexico borderlands from the 1970s to the present. It aims to take viewers beyond headlines and political messaging and into the reality of the borderlands experience for those living it. The exhibition runs from July 21, 2024 to Jan. 5, 2025, in the Mark Schwartz and Bettina Katz Photography Galleries at the museum. It also features two videos as to include time-based media. clevelandart.org
Read more about the CMA exhibit in the spring/summer 2024 issue of Canvas, Jstyle’s sister arts magazine.
BorderLight Theatre Festival
Returning to Cleveland’s Playhouse Square with four days of innovative and entertaining theatrical performances, BorderLight Theatre Festival begins July 24 and runs through July 27. Throughout, established and emerging companies in theater, circus, immersive experiences, street theater, poetry, workshops, stand-up comedy and more creators from Cleveland and across the United States will share their productions with Northeast Ohioans. borderlightcle.org
Solon Home Days
Celebrate summer in the city of Solon with Solon Home Days on July 28. The single-day event – hosted at Solon Community Park by Solon Parks and Recreation and the Solon Center for the Arts – will feature music, food trucks and activities for families, friends and neighbors to enjoy together. solonohio.org
Lakewood Arts Festival
For nearly five decades, the Lakewood Arts Festival has drawn local and national artists to the west side Cleveland suburb the first weekend in August. This year held on Aug. 3, along Detroit Avenue between Arthur and Belle avenues, the festival will feature more than 160 visual artists in a range of mediums. It will also have community booths with food and drinks, activities for children and live music throughout the day. The festival funds student scholarships and provides grants to local art organizations offering programming for children and seniors. lakewoodartsfest.org
CJN 12 Under 36 awards
The Cleveland Jewish News once again will celebrate the next generation of those making their mark on Northeast Ohio’s Jewish community. The 2024 class of 12 Under 36: Members of the Tribe will honor those under the age of 36 who play important roles in our city and community. The annual event will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at Glass Asylum 2 in Chagrin Falls. cjn.org/12under36
Brett Goldstein in Cleveland
The Jewish British actor, producer and writer Brett Goldstein will bring his stand-up comedy to Cleveland’s Playhouse Square this summer. Prepare to laugh as the “Ted Lasso” star – who received two consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy for his performance as Roy Kent in the Apple TV+ show – visits Aug. 24 and Aug. 25. playhousesquare.org
Cleveland Garlic Festival
Get your noses and taste buds ready to experience the 2024 Cleveland Garlic Festival, hosted in Cleveland’s Shaker Square Aug. 24 and Aug. 25. The annual event is back with garlicky foods, grill offs, the Miss Garlic competition, live music from local musicians, children’s activities and more. clevelandgarlicfestival.org
Super Sunday Campaign Kickoff
Join the Jewish Federation of Cleveland for its 2025 Campaign for Jewish Needs Super Sunday Kickoff on Sept. 8. The fundraising event showcases the impact of the dollars the Jewish community raises together. As the Federation hosts the event to kick off the annual campaign – raising money for communal needs locally, nationally and internationally – it will share more details as the event approaches. jewishcleveland.org
To donate to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Israel Emergency Campaign, visit donate.jewishcleveland.org/israel
Cleveland Browns 2024 season
Cheer on the Cleveland Browns this season, starting with the home opener against the Dallas Cowboys Sept. 8. Beginning what should be an exciting season, join the teams at the Cleveland Browns Stadium in downtown Cleveland – or, join the tailgating party at the Muni Lot or tune in from the comfort of your couch. clevelandbrowns.com
Waterloo Arts Fest
Visit the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District in Cleveland’s Collinwood neighborhood on Sept. 14 for this year’s Waterloo Arts Fest. The fest in the artsy community will feature arts and culture throughout area galleries and spaces, and in creator booths along Waterloo Road. It will also have performances by local bands across several stages and activities for those of all ages. waterlooartsfest.org
Cleveland Pickle Fest
Back again for 2024, the dill, salt and spice of the Cleveland Pickle Fest will take over Mall C in downtown Cleveland Sept. 21. Put on by Greater Cleveland Volunteers and benefiting the service organization, the food festival celebrates pickles and more with food vendors and trucks, contests, music, family activities and more. clevelandpicklefest.com
Shining Star CLE
Hosted this year by the Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland for the first time, the annual Shining Star CLE high school solo singing competition returns for its eighth year. Don’t miss the finalists’ performances on Sept. 22, at Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland in front of a live audience and panel of celebrity judges. Northeast Ohio students compete for $18,500 total in college scholarships. And, under the auspices of the Mandel JCC, Shining Star CLE will continue to connect people through music and support healthy aging programs and services the Mandel JCC provides. The Cleveland Jewish News is a media partner of the event. mandeljcc.org
High Holy Days
Enter year 5785 as Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, starts the evening of Oct. 2. Yom Kippur follows at sunset on Oct. 11. And finally, enjoy some outdoor time in a sukkah in observance of Sukkot, which begins at sunset Oct. 16. Stay current on all the local High Holy Day events and news with the Cleveland Jewish News – Jstyle’s sister newspaper. cjn.org