Little Italy Food Tours
2024-03-03 - 2024-12-29 | Ohio
The ethnic enclave has been the home of Italian culture and cuisine for over a century, and today brings together the historic and contemporary as one of hottest neighborhoods in Cleveland. Programming brought to you by Taste Cleveland Food Tours.

Our Little Italy Food Tour will explore the Cleveland Italian culture that has existed for generations; its people, its philosophies, and most importantly its food. We will enjoy specialized dishes from a variety of restaurants; some long standing, some new to the area, while we take time to appreciate the contributions of Cleveland’s rich Italian culture.
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Explore Italy: Regional Cuisine, Culture, and Language (Session IV - Spring 2024)
2024-03-16 - 2024-05-04 | Italian American Museum of Cleveland, 12111 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, 44106, United States
Explore Italy’s regional cuisine, culture, and language with Dr. Paola Basile, Professor of Italian Studies, Lake Erie College.
The Classes: During the 6-class seminar, attendees will explore various facets of five different Italian regions, including the language, culture, food, and wines, with Dr. Paola Basile, a native of Italy and Professor of Italian Studies at Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio.
Each class will feature a different Italian region. The first part of the class will be a presentation on and discussion about the region’s culture and language. During the second part of class, attendees will have the opportunity to taste regional wines and sample regional cuisine as prepared by Little Italy chefs.
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Italian Conversation Class - Basic Level
2024-04-04 - 2024-05-10 | Italian American Museum of Cleveland, 12111 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, 44106, United States
If you want to learn to read Italian AND get a lot of practice holding basic converations, this six-class program is perfect for you! Programming brought to you by the Italian American Museum of Cleveland.

Participants will practice reading and conversing in Italian at the basic level under the guidance of Dr. Paola Basile, native of Rome and professor of Italian Studies at Lake Erie College.
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Meet & Greet with Author Jo Piazza
2024-04-07 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Italian American Museum of Cleveland, 12111 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, 44106, United States
Meet the author and hear a short talk about her latest book, “The Sicilian Inheritance.” Programming brought to you by the Italian American Museum of Cleveland.

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Rocky Yuko Memorial 5K Run & Walk (RUN ROCK RUN!)
2024-05-11 | 12117 Mayfield Road, 12117 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
Join Us for the third annual Rocky Yuko Memorial 5K Run & Walk (RUN ROCK RUN!) set for Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Rocky’s generosity touched countless lives – now it is our turn to honor him by being generous. Proceeds from the event will continue to help build the foundation to host this race in future years, and also will enable Rocky’s family to continue his legacy of generosity as needs arise in the community.
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Little Italy's Annual Summer Art Walk
2024-05-31 17:00 - 2024-06-02 17:00 | 2026 Murray Hill Road, 2026 Murray Hill Road, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
NEW FOR 2024! Featuring Guest Artists of Cleveland Bazaar in the Murray Hill Schoolhouse.
Join us for the 2024 Little Italy Summer Art Walk, a celebration of art, culture, and community in one of Cleveland’s most historic neighborhoods.

Date:

Friday, May 31st, 5pm-9pm
Saturday, June 1st, 12pm-9pm
Sunday, June 2nd, 12pm-5pm

From Friday, May 31st through June 2nd, experience the magic of Little Italy as the streets come alive with the works of talented artists from around the world.
Over the course of three days, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the many galleries, studios, and outdoor exhibits that line the charming streets of Little Italy. With a diverse range of mediums on display – including painting, sculpture, photography, and more – there’s something for every art lover to discover.
As you wander through the neighborhood, take in the rich history and culture that has made Little Italy a beloved part of Cleveland for generations. With its vibrant architecture, authentic Italian cuisine, and welcoming community, there’s no better place to immerse yourself in the art and spirit of Cleveland.
Don’t miss this chance to experience the longest running art walk in Cleveland, Ohio. Join us from 5-9 pm on Friday, 12-9 pm on Saturday, and 12-5 pm on Sunday for a truly unforgettable weekend of art and culture in Little Italy. We can’t wait to see you there!
ArtWalk 2024 Map: ArtWalk Map Summer 2024
Little Italy Parking Information: https://littleitalycle.com/get-here/

Little Italy Artisan & Farmers Market at Tony Brush Park
2024-06-01 13:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-22 13:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-13 13:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-03 13:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-24 13:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-07 13:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-14 13:00 - 19:00 | Tony Brush Park, 12002 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
Little Italy Artisan & Farmers Market at Tony Brush Park! Join us for a fun day of shopping in Little Italy, view the work from local artists, vendors and farmers. Be sure to support local business.

Organized by Inspired Designs CLE & Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation. For more information please contact: inspireddesignscle@gmail.com

TAKE A HIKE® - NEW! Little Italy Tour
2024-06-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-24 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-07-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-07-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-07-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-07-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Ohio
The Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation and the Italian American Museum of Cleveland has partnered with Take-a-Hike Tours to offer free walking tours of Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood.

Tours will take place on Mondays in June and July, from 6-7:30p.m. and begin at Brescia Park (12002 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH 44106). Attendees will explore various historic sites in the neighborhood and learn some of the history of the Italian American community who established it. There will also be a special stop at the Cozad-Bates House Interpretive Center to learn about the area’s connection to the Underground Railroad in the 1800s.

To register for a tour, visit https://www.takeahikecle.com/little-italy

Little Italy Cleveland GardenWalk
2024-07-14 10:00 - 17:00 | 2024 Murray Hill Road, 2024 Murray Hill Road, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
Little Italy Cleveland GardenWalk is a free, self guided tour of over 40+ private gardens in Cleveland’s Little Italy. Spend the day exploring historic Little Italy and its many beautiful gardens created with love and dedication by our neighbors.

Little Italy has again been selected to be one of the Cleveland neighborhoods participating in GardenWalk Cleveland. The mission of Gardenwalk is to beautify neighborhoods and encourage civic pride through free tours of community, home, and business gardens in neighborhoods. This year, the self-guided tour of Little Italy gardens will be held on Sunday, July 14th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can visit the info station at 2024 Murray Hill Road (Mount Granita Italian Ice) to pick up maps of participating gardeners.
In addition to Little Italy, the following neighborhoods will also be featured: Fairfax, Glenville, Ohio City, Old Brooklyn, Tremont, West Park, Slavic Village, Clifton-Baltic, Collinwood, and Detroit Shoreway. Each neighborhood will be open to visitors one day – either Saturday or Sunday.
This event shines a spotlight on the beauty of Little Italy and is an open invitation for neighbors and visitors to explore our cherished neighborhood. Visitors often rekindle past ties of relatives, growing up here or attending college in the area. Neighbors also have the opportunity to meet one another and share gardening tips. Gardenwalk provides a more intimate view of our unique neighborhood.
Last year, we had over 40 residents and businesses show off their green thumbs, and we welcomed over 500 visitors to our beautiful walkable neighborhood. This year, we hope to have even more neighbors sign up. Gardens do not need to be fancy; if you’re proud of it, show it off! All types and sizes are welcome: potted plants, vegetable or shade gardens, flower gardens, interesting and unique styles, ones with yard decorations and those without. We are looking for as many folks as possible who are willing to welcome their gardens to the community.
Little Italy will welcome visitors on Sunday, July 14th. We will provide you with a yard sign to assist visitors in locating open gardens. Homeowners need not be present, although talking with visitors and answering questions about your garden and our beloved neighborhood is part of the fun! For more information and to register your garden, visit www.gardenwalkcleveland.org.

Little Italy Parking Information: www.littleitalycle.com/get-here/

Feast of the Assumption
2024-08-15 10:00 - 2024-08-18 22:00 | Holy Rosary Church, 12021 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106
For 124 years, the Parish of Holy Rosary has hosted the celebration of Feast of the Assumption in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood, located on Mayfield Road near University Circle.

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Catholic Holy Day on August 15, commemorates Mary being taken into Heaven. A solemn Mass is celebrated in the Church at 10:00 a.m., after which the statue of the Virgin Mary is taken in procession throughout the neighborhood. During the four days of festivities, booths are set up in the churchyard featuring Italian foods, desserts, live music and entertainment for young children. Independent vendors also have booths on the street.
The Rosary is prayed daily at 6:00 p.m. at the shrine to Our Lady of the Assumption, located on the east side of the church and a religious articles booth is located near the shrine. On the final evening of the Feast a candlelight procession is held to honor Mary. A short prayer service concludes our tribute to God for all the good He has done through the intercession of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. The Feast is a celebration of the Gospel of Life, Faith and Family.
Additional Feast of the Assumption 2024 Information: https://holy-rosary.org/schedule-of-events
Little Italy Parking Information: https://littleitalycle.com/get-here/

"67-77" The Art of Robertino Fatica Fundraiser Auction & Sale
2024-09-07 14:00 - 17:00 | NOIA Foundation, 12018 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
This is your chance to own a piece of art personally created by Robertino Fatica and support two great LIttle Italy organizations! 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Italian American Museum of Cleveland (IAMCLE) and the Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation (LIRC).
ABOUT
Join artist Robertino Fatica, former owner of Primo Vino Restaurant in Little Italy CLE, for a fun afternoon of enjoying art, vino, and antipasto with the bonus of supporting IAMCLE and LIRC.
ADMISSION
NO ADMISSION CHARGE. The event is free to attend, but Robertino hopes everyone will leave with at least one piece of art or having made a donation. Donations can be made on the ticketing site by clicking the reservation button below.
DATE / TIME / LOCATION
Saturday, Sept 7
2:00-5:00p.m.
NOIA Foundation, 12018 Mayfield Road (next to Angelo’s Nido Italia)
EVERTHING MUST GO!
Robertino’s art had been stored in his mother’s house on E. 123rd St. for over 50 years. But the house has been sold and it’s time to find new homes for the art. Everything must be sold and it will be priced to sell. Large or small, ink or pencil, a piece of Fatica-created art makes a great gift for yourself or your friends and family!
ROBERTINO FATICA – BIO
Robertino Fatica has been a lifelong resident of the Little Italy neighborhood. He attended Murray Hill School and Holy Rosary School. After elementary school, he went on to St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio, and graduated in 1967.
The decade after graduating from St. Ed’s (1967-1977), was a very significant part of Fatica’s artistic life. He completed a three-year program at The Cooper School of Art in Cleveland, Ohio, receiving an associate’s degree. Following this, Fatica served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Upon release from the Army, Fatica used the GI Bill to further his art education and enrolled in The Cleveland Institute of Art, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts. All of the art to be sold at the event was created during this decade.

Little Italy Italy Redevelopment Annual Meeting
2024-09-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Holy Rosary Church, 12021 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106
The Little Italy Italy Redevelopment Annual Meeting

Wednesday, September 18th at 6:00 pm in the Holy Rosary Church Hall (12021 Mayfield Road
Cleveland Ohio 44106)

In addition to LIRC’s annual business meeting, this meeting will feature a presentation of the recently approved Design Guidelines for our Historic District and a discussion of a new LIRC program in collaboration with Cleveland Restoration Society (CRS).

Everyone is welcome. Light appetizers and beverages will be provided.

Please RSVP your attendance to Joe at Joe@littleitalycle.com

Taste in Little Italy - MEATBALL CRAWL & WINE TASTING
2024-09-29 12:00 - 16:00 | 12510 Mayfield Rd. Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Stroll the streets of Little Italy enjoying food and wine tastings from local restaurants and businesses, and end with coffee and dessert at the Alta House!

GET TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meatball-crawl-wine-tasting-2024-tickets-881093714017?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

PARKING: https://littleitalycle.com/get-here/

TAKE A HIKE® - Fall Little Italy Tour
2024-10-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-10-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-10-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-10-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Tony Brush Park, 12002 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
In celebration of Italian American Heritage Month, TAKE A HIKE® is excited to extend its Little Italy tours throughout October! These 60-minute, guide-led tours will be available every Tuesday, offering a unique opportunity to explore the rich history of Little Italy. Along the way, you’ll meet Rocky Colavito and Dominicantonio Mastrangelo, protrayed by actors, who will share their inspiring stories. Join us for an engaging and educational journey through Little Italy that honors the vibrant heritage and contributions of the Italian American community.

Little Italy Tour meets at the Tony Brush Park. Please arrive 15 minutes early as the tour starts promptly.
Registration is limited. Tickets are $10 and every guest will receive a $5 gift certificate at check in, redeemable at any of the following partcipating Little Italy businesses.
Corbo’s Bakery | Guarino’s | Mama Santas | Murray Hill Market | Presti’s Bakery & Cafe | Rosso Gelato | Tavern of Little Italy | Trattoria Roman Garden | Crazy Cannoli | Hair in Motion | Hair Phix | Keller Art Glass | La Bella Vita | Moonstruck Village | Small Screen Studio
About the Tour: By the late 1890s, many Italian immigrants had settled in the Mayfield-Murray Hill area and worked in the nearby marbleworks. In 1911 it was estimated that 96% of the inhabitants were Italian-born, and another 2% were of Italian parents. Today the neighborhood retains its historic and cultural charm.
TAKE A HIKE® is a program of Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation and this special tour is offered with support from the Italian American Museum of Cleveland and sponsored by RE/MAX Above and Beyond.
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/special-take-a-hike-fall-little-italy-tour-tickets-1005816784077?aff=oddtdtcreator
Learn more at takeahikecle.com
