Aug
21

40 Under 40 Takeover

Ready to connect with Cleveland's brightest emerging talents?

Join Cleveland's rising stars at an exclusive professional mixer!

Connect with the Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation's ENGAGE Committee and celebrate our 40 Under 40 Emerging Legends.

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Aug
29

Latine Challenge: Racial Justice

  • 2085 West 114th Street Cleveland, OH, 44102 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2-day Latine Challenges Workshop on August 29th and 30th! This transformative and engaging experience is designed to empower individuals with tools and insights to navigate and address the cultural and racial dynamics shaping our communities.

  • Explore how racism impacts Latine individuals, affecting personal well-being and community development through cultural and historical lenses.

  • Examine the racialization of Latine identities in the U.S., including how census categories like "Hispanic" and "Race" shape our demographics and experiences.

  • Celebrate Latine resilience and identity, recognizing culture, history, and community as sources of strength and empowerment.

  • Foster cross-racial solidarity, addressing the ways racism has divided communities and advancing collective movements for racial equity and social transformation.

This training is made possible by the Cleveland Freedoms Dreams Coalition and the Young Latino Network.  Register here.

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Aug
30

Latine Challenge: Racial Justice

  • 2085 West 114th Street Cleveland, OH, 44102 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2-day Latine Challenges Workshop on August 29th and 30th! This transformative and engaging experience is designed to empower individuals with tools and insights to navigate and address the cultural and racial dynamics shaping our communities.

  • Explore how racism impacts Latine individuals, affecting personal well-being and community development through cultural and historical lenses.

  • Examine the racialization of Latine identities in the U.S., including how census categories like "Hispanic" and "Race" shape our demographics and experiences.

  • Celebrate Latine resilience and identity, recognizing culture, history, and community as sources of strength and empowerment.

  • Foster cross-racial solidarity, addressing the ways racism has divided communities and advancing collective movements for racial equity and social transformation.

This training is made possible by the Cleveland Freedoms Dreams Coalition and the Young Latino Network.  Register here.

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Aug
31

Summer Sunset: Alpha Boat Ride

Celebrate the unofficial end of summer with the Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., (Cleveland Alphas) aboard the Goodtime III on Sunday, August 31, 2025. It’s the perfect night to gather friends and enjoy the last warm breezes of the season as Cleveland’s skyline lights up at dusk.

A live R&B and jazz band on the first floor, DJs spinning today’s hits and old‑school favorites on the second, and a surprise experience awaiting attendees on the third. Get your tickets here.

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Jul
30

Third Space Activation Deep Dive with Evelyn Burnett

Join an intimate conversation with Evelyn Burnett, Co-Founder & CEO of ThirdSpace Action Lab, about activating third spaces to build great places for people to thrive. Bring questions and reflections from Zeitgeist's Building Great Places 2025 event (watch the event recording below). Whether you were at the live event in May or not, you’re welcome to join the conversation!

Register Here

Watch the Building Great Places 2025 Event Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC2YWe3yLHU

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Jul
25

Intergenerational Lunch

For July's IG Lunch, we're partnering with The Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research to discuss the facts behind NEO's housing discrimination and come up with radical ideas to combat these high levels of discriminatory practices. Join us for an exciting one!

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Jul
20

Indie Ink: Tonya Hegler

This 36-page printable coloring book is filled with powerful pages that spark conversation, encourage self-love, confidence, and connect kids and families across the globe. Our coloring book is like no other. Each page is hand-designed to uplift children of all races, ages, and backgrounds. Because humanity starts with one voice ...and one smile!

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Jul
19

Blaack Arts Showcase

  • 725 Johnson Court Cleveland, OH, 44113 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Blaack Arts Showcase is an initiative under The School of Stars Inc, an organization dedicated to inspiring unity, change, and hope across generations, disciplines, and diasporas by creating celebratory and educational spaces annually. Through this event, the Blaack Arts Showcase amplifies the voices of Black artists in NEO while providing opportunities for meaningful engagement with audiences, collectors, and cultural institutions.

In addition to a visual art exhibition, the 2025 Blaack Arts Showcase will include panel discussions, performances, meditation, an open mic, demonstrations, Interactive workshops, community dialogues, and more for free!

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Jul
19

BorderLight 2025

Get ready for four exhilarating days of bold, original, and unforgettable performance. This year’s festival is 100% Fringe—unfiltered, unconventional, and full of discovery. With 40+ productions across 16 stages in the Playhouse Square neighborhood, you’ll binge on theatre, explore new ideas, and connect with artists from Cleveland, the U.S., and around the world.

From comedy and drama to storytelling, immersive works, and experimental gems, Fringe is the heart of BorderLight

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Jul
18

BorderLight 2025

Get ready for four exhilarating days of bold, original, and unforgettable performance. This year’s festival is 100% Fringe—unfiltered, unconventional, and full of discovery. With 40+ productions across 16 stages in the Playhouse Square neighborhood, you’ll binge on theatre, explore new ideas, and connect with artists from Cleveland, the U.S., and around the world.

From comedy and drama to storytelling, immersive works, and experimental gems, Fringe is the heart of BorderLight

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Jul
17

BorderLight 2025

Get ready for four exhilarating days of bold, original, and unforgettable performance. This year’s festival is 100% Fringe—unfiltered, unconventional, and full of discovery. With 40+ productions across 16 stages in the Playhouse Square neighborhood, you’ll binge on theatre, explore new ideas, and connect with artists from Cleveland, the U.S., and around the world.

From comedy and drama to storytelling, immersive works, and experimental gems, Fringe is the heart of BorderLight

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Jul
16

BorderLight 2025

Get ready for four exhilarating days of bold, original, and unforgettable performance. This year’s festival is 100% Fringe—unfiltered, unconventional, and full of discovery. With 40+ productions across 16 stages in the Playhouse Square neighborhood, you’ll binge on theatre, explore new ideas, and connect with artists from Cleveland, the U.S., and around the world.

From comedy and drama to storytelling, immersive works, and experimental gems, Fringe is the heart of BorderLight

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Jun
30

Freedom Lecture: Living Out Loud: Black Queer Dreams and Collective Liberation

"Living Out Loud: Black Queer Dreams and Collective Liberation" is a dynamic Freedom Lecture that celebrates the intersection of Blackness and queerness through the lens of freedom and community. This lecture invites us to reimagine a world where Black queer identities are not only seen but deeply valued, exploring how love, resilience, history and collective action can shape a truly liberated future. Join us for an evening of storytelling, dialogue, and empowerment, where we dream together, learn together, and build a Blacker, freer tomorrow.

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Jun
29

Leo’s Casino Funk Not Fight Lovefest

Music, arts, and history combine in this second annual event. This event is named in honor of the historic music venue, Leo’s Casino, which was a 1960’s nightclub known worldwide for being “The most culturally diverse entertainment venue in the Country” during the Civil Right Era racial tensions and eventual uprising. Performances include: The Hue People, The Townsman Band, Fulla Love Orchestra, Latin City Soul Band and guests.

To register, click here.

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Jun
28

2025 Men's Health Summit

Care Alliance, in partnership with the City of Cleveland, invites you to a powerful day dedicated to men’s wellness. Join us at the Tower City Center for health screenings, expert-led panel discussions, and live demonstrations designed to inform and empower.

Enjoy free haircuts and giveaways, and connect with local vendors offering valuable community resources. Whether you drop in or stay for the full experience, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to prioritize your health and well-being. See you there!

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Jun
25

TSRR Book Club

Join the ThirdSpace Reading Room book club’s discussion on Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s luring tale of family, land, and royal bloodlines. No RSVP needed.

If you need a copy of Happy Land you can get it for 10% off at The Space.

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Jun
25

Quarterly Assembly: Affirming Arts & Culture for All

Quarterly Assembly, a civic gathering where artists, cultural institutions, and community leaders unite around Greater Cleveland’s cultural priorities. These assemblies are your space to show up, speak up, and build alliances—all in service of pushing cultural progress forward.

This month’s agenda includes:

Advocacy Update

Hear the latest on arts and cultural advocacy efforts amid an uncertain climate, including a recap of key takeaways from our last Assembly.

Arts & Culture for All

Learn about North Coast Yard’s vision for Cleveland’s lakefront and hear about opportunities to get involved. We’ll discuss why it’s essential that the arts sector has a seat at the table as conversations around the river, lakefront, and Browns’ stadium unfold.

Updates & Announcements

Hear the latest from Assembly for the Arts including current priorities, grant opportunities, research updates, and new cultural initiatives.

Live Music & Networking

Stick around for live music and informal networking at the Sixty6 Music Lounge at 7:30

Free for members; register today and become a member. 

Your admission includes a light dinner. To register, click here.

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Jun
25

The People's Practice Lunch + Learn - Invite Only

Join us for an engaging overview of Anti-Racist Community Development (ARCD), tailored for local Cleveland funders, practitioners, and community stakeholders. This convening will explore key concepts including dominant narratives and The People’s Practice, while offering a space to share insights and gather valuable feedback from those working on the ground. Together, we’ll build understanding and momentum toward more equitable and community-centered development.

For any inquiries, please contact Karis Tzeng at karis@3rdspaceactionlab.co

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Jun
23

Raíces Book Discussion

Join us at ThirdSpace Reading Room as we dive into:
“Racial Innocence: Unmasking Latino Anti-Black Bias and the Struggle for Equality” by Tanya Katerí Hernández

This powerful book invites us to confront anti-Blackness within Latine communities and imagine what true racial justice and solidarity can look like. 💭🖤

At YLN, we’re building brave spaces for growth, accountability, and healing. Whether you’ve read the whole book or just started, your voice matters — and we want to hear it.

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Jun
22

EJI Marker Dedication Event

Unveiling & dedication of the EJI Marker at Elizabeth Baptist Church following 12:00pm Sunday service. BEL, EBC, EJI, and others will be invited to speak during the program. Open to the public. 

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Jun
22

Black is Free BBQ

Ten-5 is the home base of our block party BBQ. Come down to Glenville to experience music, line-dancing, local shop vendors, food, haircuts, massages, and more!

Interested in becoming a vendor? Fill out the form here by June 15.

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Jun
21

NAACP Cleveland Branch Freedom Fund Dinner + Awards

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the NAACP Cleveland Branch celebrates 113 years of advocacy, leadership, and community empowerment at our annual Freedom Fund Dinner. This year’s theme, “Resilient Voices, Relentless Progress,” honors the unwavering spirit of those who continue to lead, uplift, and fight for justice in our city and beyond. Purchase your tickets here.

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