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Science, Technology & Innovation
Friday, April 17, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
The Pope's Astronomer: Lessons from a Decade Leading the Vatican Observatory
A Conversation with Brother Guy Consolmagno
Since 1891, if the Pope--whether it be John Paul II, Benedict, Francis, or Leo--has had questions about the stars, he would turn to the leadership of the Vatican Observatory. For the past decade, Brother Guy Consolmagno has been that leader,...
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On The Demand of Data Centers
For several years, data centers have been touted as the next frontier of economic development. Household names like Meta, Amazon, and Google are home to some of these centers, and the rising consumer demand for digital technologies like Artificial Intelligence...
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
Beyond the Grade: AI, Learning, and Motivation
This student-led forum, the final Youth Forum of the 2025 - 2026 school year, will begin with an interactive pre-forum activity at 11:15 a.m. designed to give students a hands-on opportunity to engage with the topic of artificial intelligence before...
Friday, April 24, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
On Call for Our Collective Community
A Conversation with Dr. Christine Alexander-Rager, President and CEO of MetroHealth
If medicine is a calling, MetroHealth's new President and CEO Christine Alexander-Rager, MD, has been on call for as long as she can remember. Wanting to be a doctor from a young age, Dr. Alexander served as a physician with...
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
America 250 Ohio: The Greyhound Bus and the Secret History of the Great Migration
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 April, our...
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
The 2026 Charles R. See Annual Forum on Reentry
The 2026 Midterm Election reminds us that every election matters. As the nation prepares for this critical moment in our democracy, it is a moment to learn how justice-impacted individuals in Cleveland and beyond are shaping the fabric of our...
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
The Power of Food, Memory, and the Joy of Being Present
A Conversation with Author & Poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil / Part of "Bite into Books," the 2026 Cuyahoga County NEA Big Read
“Bite by Bite is a beautiful, meditative book, one that allows us to examine family and legacy through an original lens as well as encouraging us to question what we know about the foods we love.” - Roxane Gay, The...
Friday, May 01, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
2026 Law Day: Defending the Rights of All People Nationwide
A Conversation with Deborah N. Archer, President of the National ACLU
Few organizations serve as fiercer defenders of constitutional rights and the rule of law than the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). At a time when free speech, free assembly, immigration, and voting rights are being tested across multiple fronts, Americans...
Friday, May 08, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Strengthening the Transatlantic Partnership in Turbulent Times
A Conversation with Dr. Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer, President, German Marshall Fund
With global security in question, geopolitics intensifying, and democratic values facing increasing threats, the international order has no doubt faced mounting pressure. At the center of these dynamics is the German Marshall Fund (GMF), a nonpartisan organization that for over...
Monday, May 18, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Part of The Cleveland Orchestra's 2026 Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival
The City Club is once again proud to partner with The Cleveland Orchestra as part of the fourth annual Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Opera and Humanities Festival. The 2026 installment, curated by Terence Blanchard and centered around three concert...
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Can We Talk? The Importance of Human Connection in the AI Era
Work is full of communication. Slack messages. Zoom calls. Meetings stacked on meetings. But many teams still struggle to do the one thing that matters most: connect in ways that build trust, insight, and better thinking together. It’s like we’re...
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Unlocking the Potential of the Public Realm
A Conversation with NYC's Bryant Park Corporation President Dan Biederman
New York's Bryant Park was established in 1847, but by the 1970s, the 9.6 acres behind the New York Public Library just a block off Times Square had become an open air drug market, with muggings there cited as the...
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