Feb. 15-25 | Cleveland Restaurant Week
More than 50 restaurants participate in Downtown Cleveland Restaurant Week, so you can nosh to your heart’s content Feb. 16-25, 2018. The Downtown Cleveland Alliance organizes the event, which features $15, $30 and $40 lunch and dinner specials that allow customers to get a taste of downtown Cleveland’s thriving culinary scene. downtowncleveland.com
Feb. 23 to March 4 | Cleveland Auto Show
Start your engines and get ready for the Cleveland Auto Show, which rolls into town Feb. 23 to March 4, 2018 at the I-X Center. Get an inside look at high-end cars and even take one for a spin at the show’s featured indoor and outdoor Ride N’ Drives. clevelandautoshow.com
Ken Blaze / Brite Winter
Feb. 24 | Brite Winter
The free celebration of art and music returns to the West Bank of the Flats on Feb. 24, 2018. Get ready for a night of music, art and outdoor activities – and stay warm by standing next to one of the outdoor fires. britewinter.com
Feb. 24 | Jump Back Ball
The 27th annual Jump Back Ball is lifting off into space with “A Space Odyssey” theme Feb. 24, 2018 at Playhouse Square. All proceeds from the event benefit Playhouse Square, a not-for-profit performing arts center to continue presenting quality performing arts. jumpbackball.playhousesquare.org
Feb. 28 | Purim
Dust off your costumes and enjoy the ballyhoo of being Jewish as you head to synagogue Feb. 28, 2018, to hear the reading of the Megillah. Keep an eye on the Cleveland Jewish News’ website for coverage. cjn.org/holidays
Akron Civic Theatre
March 14 | Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld just can’t seem to stay away from Northeast Ohio. Returning after his sold-out show in 2016 in Cleveland, Seinfeld brings his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life to the Akron Civic Theatre on March 14, 2018. akroncivic.com
March 30 | Passover
Retell the Passover story while spending time with family over a seder dinner on March 30, 2018. Take a look at the CJN Archives for a new take on kosher-for-Passover recipes. cjn.org/archives
Kevin Inthavong / CIFF
April 4-15 | Cleveland International Film Festival
Get your popcorn and enjoy an array of films with Jewish or Israeli themes at the 42nd annual Cleveland International Film Festival. Opening Night will take place at Playhouse Square, while screenings for the rest of the festival – April 4-15, 2018 – will take place at Tower City Cinemas in downtown Cleveland and at various partner locations throughout Greater Cleveland. clevelandfilm.org