Ohio City

Ohio City Food Truck Festival
2025-07-25 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Frank Novak Park, 1900 W 38th St, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Get ready for two fun days at Frank Novak Park this July! A Food Truck Festival is headed to the neighborhood! There’ll be dozens of food trucks, a pop-up market by Cleveland Bazaar, and live entertainment. This is a pet and family-friendly event that is free to attend.🍔
We’re excited to be partnering with Happy Camper Bar Car and Cleveland Bazaar for this one. This is a two-day event on July 25th from 5 pm-9 pm and July 26th from 12 pm- 8pm. The event will be located at 1900 W 38th St, Cleveland, OH 44113, also known as “Frank Novak Park,” located next to the Cleveland Public Library’s Carnegie West Branch
Vendor note: If you’re interested in participating, reach out directly to matt@happycamperbarcar.com. Anyone else offering you a spot is a scam.

City Stages 2025
2025-07-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-07-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Transformer Station, 1460 W 29th St, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
City Stages, the Cleveland Museum of Art’s acclaimed free outdoor summer concert series featuring the best in global music, returns to Hingetown with two dynamic performances in July 2025.

Move and groove at City Stages, the CMA’s famous block parties that take place in front of Transformer Station and feature the best in global music. This year, the series occurs on two Wednesdays: July 9 and July 23. Each performance begins at 7:30 p.m.
Arrive early and grab dinner and a drink at one of Ohio City’s bars or restaurants, or visit one of the local shops. Hang out in the Transformer Station beer garden provided by Market Garden Brewery and enjoy tacos from the Puente’s Tijuana Tacos food truck.
Seating is limited—bring camp chairs and delight in an evening of music and dancing in the street.
Free parking is available in the Lutheran Hospital lot located at West 28th Street and Franklin Boulevard.
Transformer Station is located at 1460 West 29th Street (at the corner of Church Avenue), Cleveland, OH 44113. Transformer Station remains open until 9:00 p.m. during City Stages.
City Stages Schedule
Wednesday, July 9, 7:30 p.m.
Yeison Landero (Colombia)
Latin Grammy–nominated musician Yeison Landero was born in San Jacinto (Bolívar) in the very heart of the Montes de María region of the Colombian Caribbean. He carries in his soul a cumbiambero heart inherited from his grandfather Andrés Landero: a musician recognized as the king of cumbia nationally and internationally. Yeison blends the rich, folkloric sounds of the accordion with propulsive rhythms, delivering a soulful homage to his family’s cumbia legacy while infusing it with new energy for the 21st century.
Wednesday, July 23, 7:30 p.m.
Las Karamba (Spain)
Founded in the midst of the bustling streets of Barcelona, Las Karamba consists of six women musicians who are mestizas and migrants from Venezuela, Cuba, Catalonia, France, and Argentina. Together, they create new, timeless, danceable music that includes traditional styles—including son, cha-cha-cha, salsa, and timba—influenced by rap and urban music, as well as a touch of samba and rumba. With the band’s formation, six life stories converged, each individually shaped by migration and musical heritage.

Bridge/Carrol/Jay Block Club Meeting
2025-07-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-12 19:00 - 20:00 | wine bar, 2521 Market Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Monthly Bridge/Carrol/Jay Block Club meeting. Takes place the second Wednesday of each month from 7pm to 8pm at the Wine Bar on Market Ave. For more information on the neighborhood or how to get involved, please signup for the Block Club’s emailer by clicking here

Ohio City + Tremont Better Streets Committee Meeting
2025-07-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 | 3000 Bridge Aveue, 3000 Bridge Aveue, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
The Ohio City + Tremont Better Streets Committee is an advocacy group for community members passionate about improving the infrastructure in their neighborhoods. The Committee supports and empowers Clevelanders to improve the safety, comfort, and accessibility of street infrastructure and active transportation at a hyper-local scale. These groups are a partnership between Bike Cleveland, Tremont West Development Corporation and Ohio City Inc.

South of Lorain Block Club
2025-07-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-06 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-03-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-04 18:30 - 19:30 | st ignatius breen center, 2008 W 30th St,, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Monthly South of Lorain Block Club meeting. Takes place from 6:30 to 7:30 in St. Ignatius’ Breen Center.
For more information on how to get involved, please contact Block Club Chair Tim Del Papa at soloblockclub@gmail.com

20th Annual Pancake Run
2025-06-07 08:00 - 10:00 | West Side Catholic Center, 3135 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44113, 3135 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
The annual Pancake Run draws runners, walkers, families, strollers, and dogs to participate in a 5K or 1 mile walk through historic Ohio City. Funds from the event benefit the West Side Catholic Center mission to feed, clothe, and shelter the needy people in the community with compassion and dignity.

3rd Annual Ohio City Open
2025-04-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Urban Community School, 4909 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44113, 4909 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Putt-Putt for a Cause!
We’re thrilled to announce the third annual Ohio City Open – a miniature golf outing in support of Ohio City Incorporated. Through your generous contribution we’re able to continue the work we do in the neighborhood including community engagement, business development, youth and family programming, and more.

Affordable Lorain Redevelopment Community Meeting
2025-02-10 17:30 - 19:00 | urban community school, 4909 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44101, United States
Join us and the Penrose team on Feb. 10th in Urban Community School’s Multipurpose Room (assessable from the main parking lot) to review the initial proposed redesign of the McCafferty Health Clinic site on Lorain Ave. This is your chance to give community feedback on the design of the site and meet the team leading the redevelopment process. Doors open at 5:30pm. Light refreshments and childcare will be provided.

Near West Recreation Casino Night
2025-01-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Venue TBD
Near West Recreation’s Casino Night is back! Our annual fundraising event will return Saturday, January 25. Come out and play a variety of casino games like blackjack, poker and craps for a good cause.
How does Casino Night work?
1. Purchase an admission ticket for the event which includes unlimited food and drinks (beer, wine, soda, and water).
2. Join us on Saturday, January 25 for a night of fun for a good cause!
When you arrive, you’ll need to purchase game chips. The chips are used to play various casino games like blackjack, craps, and poker.
3. Play your heart out!
4. At the end of the night, chips are exchanged for raffle tickets. You will place your raffle tickets in prize buckets of your choice and winners will be drawn. Prizes include but are not limited to local business gift cards, museum tickets, theatre tickets, and sporting items ($50+ value).
Near West Recreation has proudly served Cleveland’s Near West Side since 2012, offering young people numerous opportunities to participate in sports leagues, camps, and clinics. To ensure accessibility for all, families have always been able to choose a registration fee that fits their budget.
Each year, over 50% of youth participants request financial assistance, resulting in an annual shortfall of $25,000 in registration fees. To bridge this gap, we’ve established the Champion’s Fund, which will allow Near West Recreation to continue offering financial aid without compromising the quality of our programs.
All proceeds from our Casino Night fundraiser on January 25th will go directly to the Champion’s Fund, helping ensure that every child has the chance to engage in sports, regardless of financial circumstances. To learn more about Near West Recreation, please visit www.nearwestrec.org

Ohio City Strategic Plan Workshop
2025-01-23 17:30 - 20:00 | urban community school, 4909 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44101, United States
We value your voice in shaping the future of Ohio City! As a local nonprofit, your insights are critical in guiding our neighborhood’s growth and ensuring it remains vibrant, inclusive, and thriving for all.
Take the Ohio City Strategic Plan Survey
We invite you to participate in our Ohio City Strategic Plan Survey and share it with friends, coworkers, clients, and family. This quick, 10-minute survey is your chance to share your thoughts on the neighborhood’s needs, priorities, and opportunities.
Why Participate?

Your input will directly inform our strategic plan, shaping the future of Ohio City.
As a thank-you, survey participants will be entered into a drawing for exciting prizes from local businesses!

Take the Survey Now!
If you prefer a print copy of the survey, we’ve got you covered! Feel free to distribute physical copies to clients or community members. Contact Julia or us to request printed versions, and we’ll be happy to assist.
Join Our Community Meeting
We’re also hosting an interactive community meeting to discuss key themes from the survey and gather additional feedback through collaborative activities.
📅 Event Details

Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2025
Location: Urban Community School, Multi-purpose Room, 4909 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Doors Open: 5:30 PM | Program Starts: 6:00 PM

RSVP Here!
This meeting is a unique opportunity to:

Connect with other community members and stakeholders.
Share your experiences and ideas.
Contribute to the vision for Ohio City’s future.

Your Voice Matters
Your feedback is crucial in helping us address challenges, seize opportunities, and create strategies that benefit everyone who lives, works, and visits Ohio City.
Together, we can build a stronger, more vibrant community. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you on January 23rd!

Fairview Park Playground Redesign Kick-Off Meeting
2025-01-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Carnegie West Branch Library, 1900 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Share your ideas of how to improve and upgrade this playground for families and kids now and in the future. See you there!
Additionally, you can find the link to the digital survey below:
Complete the survey here!
The purpose of this survey is to gain input from Ohio City residents about the new PLAYGROUND they would like to see at Fairview Park. The City of Cleveland is in the process of initial design and would appreciate feedback on the form and functionality along with the overall design aesthetic of the PROPOSED PLAYGROUND.

Ohio City December Community Meeting
2024-12-17 17:30 - 19:00 | urban community school, 4909 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44101, United States
Join us this evening at 5:30 for the monthly Ohio City community meeting! We’ll be meeting in the Conway Gathering Space at Urban Community School, the space is accessible from the southwestern corner of their campus.
Agenda Items Include:
Ohio City Inc. Strategic Plan Update
Near West Recreation Update
McCafferty Health Center Engagement Session
Due to technical limitations, the engagement session will not be livestreamed. In person attendance is heavily encouraged!
Participants can join the zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81020686368?pwd=[REDACTED]
