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Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
America 250 Ohio: The Birthplace of Rock & Roll, The Future of Live Music
Throughout 2026, and in partnership with the America 250-Ohio Commission, the City Club will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States by exploring all the ways that Ohio has contributed to U.S. history for 250+ years. In March, our...
Friday, February 20, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
On Morrison: A Conversation About Toni Morrison with Author Namwali Serpell
“In this lavish yet clear-eyed study, Serpell shows how Morrison breathed new life into the novel. This is literary criticism at its finest.”—Time, “The 36 Most Anticipated Books of 2026” ---- Toni Morrison's work undeniably reshaped American literature, and her influence extended...
Friday, November 14, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
From Band Vans to Sold Out Arenas: A Conversation with The Black Keys' Patrick Carney
From underground clubs to sold out arenas, every musician and band who "made it big" started small. The success story of one of Akron's most successful bands, The Black Keys, is no different. Together with bandmate Dan Auerbach, Patrick Carney...
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Healing through Verse: The Transformational Power of Poetry in Confronting Trauma
In her recent book, P.O.E.T. (Power Over Emotional Trauma), Honey Bell-Bey asks, "What do you do with what did not kill you?" Trauma happens, she notes, but healing happens also. Widely known as the dynamic National Award-winning Poet Laureate (Academy of...
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Anisfield-Wolf 90th Anniversary Saturday Events
Come join us as we celebrate the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards' 90th Anniversary! Click here to sign up for ticket alerts and exclusive AWBA updates. All events are free to the public and registration is open! Click here to register for the...
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
The Powerful Intersection of Murals and Community Transformation
This is a FREE community event! Let us know if you're coming! Registration is not required, but it helps us prepare and keeps you updated. Walk-ins are welcome! See you soon! Art is powerful. It can foster social cohesion and influence...
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
Supporting the Arts of Cleveland -- Borderlight Festival is Back!
Rain doesn't stop the show! Join us inside The City Club of Cleveland (1317 Euclid Avenue) in the event of inclement weather. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook for day-of updates! The 2025 Borderlight Festival returns to downtown Cleveland, July 16-19!...
Wednesday, July 09, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
Cleveland is the New Metropolis -- A Superman Forum!
Last summer, our city played host to DC Studios' filming of the upcoming film "Superman". Early trailer footage gives Cleveland much love, putting many of our city's landmarks front and center. It was a sort of homecoming for Superman, who...
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