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Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On The Current Situation in Iran
On the heels of an unprecedented military operation in Venezuela, the United States joined Israel in a direct attack on Iran, citing a variety of justifications for the attack, including a nuclear threat, a predicted strike, a desire for regime...
Wednesday, February 04, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
UPDATE: The RSVP list is at capacity! NOTE: RSVPs do not guarantee a seat! Walk-ins are always welcome at the Happy Dog, but based on venue capacity. Seating is General Admission - first come, first served. Be sure to arrive...
Thursday, December 04, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On Cleveland's Local Labor Movement
NEW DATE! This forum was rescheduled from Wednesday, October 1st and will now take place at The Happy Dog on Thursday, December 4th! ---- Union organizing in Cleveland has been gaining ground, and it's not just taking on large corporations. Driven by...
Wednesday, November 05, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On The SNAP Situation
As the nation readies itself for what could turn into the longest federal government shutdown in history, 42 million people - or about 1 in 8 - are bracing for a pause in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Here...
Wednesday, October 01, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On The State of Free Speech
The national debate over the state of free speech continues to intensify. With the assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah and the subsequent suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel over remarks regarding Kirk's death, recent events have reinforced a deep divide...
Wednesday, May 07, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On Love, Joy, and Connection
Let us know if you're coming! Registration is not required, but it helps the Happy Dog prepare and keeps you updated. Walk-ins are welcome! See you soon! Tired of swiping left? You're not alone. Today's society is arguably facing a digital...
Wednesday, April 02, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On Cleveland's New Political Ground
This upcoming year will undoubtedly bring substantial change to Cleveland's political landscape. A population decline in Cleveland spurred a redraw of ward maps, which were approved by Cleveland City Council in February, but not without controversy. Now there's a new...
Wednesday, March 05, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On Afrofuturism in Fashion, Film, and Community
Marvel's 2018 film Black Panther not only broke box office records, it also changed perceptions of Black superheroes and African culture. As the first film to feature a Black superhero, the film's director and writers wasted zero time taking up...
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