"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.

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.

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!

CLE History Days Collab with Green Book CLE + CVNP

Panel Discussion with Photographers + Portrait Subjects featured in the Exhibit. Moderated by Mordecai with intro from Arrye Rosser (CVNP). Would use the 5 key themes of the exhibit as a launching pad for the discussion.

More info on Nature Includes You

An interactive listening session + talk that highlights the pivotal role art, specifically music, has played in the quest for liberation. The session will highlight music from Sam Cooke to Public Enemy and Kendrick Lamar.

Panel Discussion featuring Siqi Zhu (Sasaki), Esther Thomas (City of Akron) + Mordecai Cargill (TSAL), moderated by Liz Ogbu (Studio O). For more information and to register, click here.

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.

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.

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

Screening of Ryan Coogler’s newest production.

Genius teenage inventor Riri Williams creates the most advanced suit of armor since Iron Man.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

For more information, visit MX Juneteenth.

Author Cebo Campbell (Sky Full of Elephants) and Brea Baker (Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership) will be in conversation.

Welcome to the Juneteenth Celebration and showing of The Journey: A Place to Call Our Own! Join us for a day of reflection, education, and community at 890 Martin Luther King Jr Dr. Celebrate freedom and unity with us as we watch this powerful film together. Don't miss out on this opportunity to honor our history and culture. Documentary Film, The Journey: A Place to Call Our Own" will be shown at 2:30 p.m. See you there!

Sponsors: CAC. NLDP

Experience a powerful dialogue on the role of creativity in re-entry and rehabilitation. “Unlocked Voices: Creativity, Justice, and the Journey Forward” brings together a dynamic panel featuring a groundbreaking film director, a celebrated author, and legendary artist Project Pat. This event explores how artistic expression can uplift, inspire, and connect with those affected by the justice system, offering new perspectives on healing and reintegration. Register here.

This dynamic talk explores Black fashion as a site of resistance, expression, history, wealth building and cultural power. This conversation brings together designers, artists, and cultural leaders who are redefining the fashion industry through Black-led creativity and innovation.

Community Forum: Resident discussion + community presentations 5:45-6:45

Honoring the Day presentation + spoken word

Music

Youth Juneteenth poster contest

Food

Rain Location:
UCI Carriage House
10831 Magnolia Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106

Laurese Glover and Ru-El Sailor will lead a discussion around their journey from wrongful imprisonment to exoneration and the collaborations that have led to promote systemic change and support for those affected by similar challenges. Both Laurese and Ru-El's work ties in with EJI's mission to end mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the U.S., challenging racial and economic injustice, and protecting basic human rights. Food will be provided.

Join us for a powerful and joyful Juneteenth celebration at the historic Dunham Tavern!

This community-centered event will highlight the rich stories, voices, and contributions of Black Clevelanders—past, present, and future. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we honor the legacy of emancipation and uplift the cultural heritage of our neighborhood.

Event Highlights Include:

• Live music and spoken word performances

• Local food vendors and Black-owned businesses

• Interactive storytelling and history exhibits

• Family-friendly activities and art stations

• A communal space for reflection and celebration

Free and open to all.

Bring a chair or blanket for outdoor seating.

Let’s celebrate freedom, resilience, and our collective stories!

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery on June 19, 1865 - the day when all African Americans were freed from slavery. Set to take place on Saturday, June 14 from 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Mall C in the heart of Downtown Cleveland, the city-wide, family-friendly celebration and commemoration of Juneteenth is one you don’t want to miss.

More info here

Community members come out for an open house and a fireside chat to learn more about the University Circle, Inc. public realm masterplan. Be prepared to describe what the district should look and feel. Your insights will help shape the future of University Circle.

Library Sound Bites is a free, all-ages celebration of local sound, good vibes, and community joy (and also free lunch!). If you could share this with your colleagues and members of your community that would be very appreciated.

This series is about building connections through art and joy, and we’d love to see you there. We’ve got more music lined up in July and August, details in the attached flier. We are also having more concerts at our Main Library, more details HERE.

Join ThirdSpace Action Lab for our second annual Juneteenth Soirée, where this year’s theme—Grandma’s Home—sets the vibe. Think warm hugs at the door, the smell of something good on the stove, and the kind of soul-nourishing love that made you feel seen, safe, and full. We're celebrating Black freedom and Black joy in a space as inviting and powerful as her living room, plastic-covered couch and all. Come ready to honor legacy, dance like the huge stereo’s on, and feel right at home. Purchase your tickets here.