Little Italy Cleveland

Little Italy Artisan & Farmers Market at Tony Brush Park
2024-06-22 13:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-01 13:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-30 13:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-23 13:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-16 13:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-09 13:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-26 13:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-29 13:00 - 19:00 UTC and 2 more dates | 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
2024-06-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-03 18:00 - 19:30 | OH
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'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/

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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Meet & Greet with Author Jo Piazza
2024-04-07 14:00 - 16:00 | 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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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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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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Little Italy Food Tours
2024-03-03 - 2024-12-29 | OH
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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(NEW!) Presti’s Bakery Mural Exhibit
2023-12-01 20:00 | Presti’s Bakery, 12101 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
(NEW FOR 2023!) Presti’s Bakery Mural “Happy Feast” by Tara Seibel, Viewing & Art Exhibit – Friday, December 1st 2023 at 8:00pm. Artist statement in the bakery at 8:00pm. Complimentary Henna by Cleveland Henna, Mandolin Music by Mark Delia.

Little Italy Annual Membership Meeting
2023-10-17 18:00 | Holy Rosary Church, 12021 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106
Please plan to join us on Tuesday, October 17th at 6:00 pm in Holy Rosary Church Hall for the Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation ( LIRC ) Annual Membership Meeting.

LIRC President Angela Spitalieri Ianiro and Executive Director Joe Marinucci will be reviewing LIRC’s accomplishments this past year and will preview our priorities going forward.
Council President Blaine Griffin will be with us to discuss current challenges and opportunities facing the City of Cleveland and their impact on our neighborhood.
In addition, LIRC will be conducting a short business meeting to elect directors for the coming year.
To renew your LIRC membership, please fill out the attached membership form and forward it and your membership dues to LIRC offices at 12010 Mayfield Road, 44106 or bring the form with you to the meeting. LIRC_MembershipCard_2023
Your continued support of our work is vitally important and we look forward to seeing you on the 17th!

Columbus Day Parade
2023-10-09 10:00 | LIttle Italy Redevelopment Corporation, 12018 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
Join us for a day of celebration in the heart of Little Italy as we honor our community with our annual parade on Monday, October 9th, 2023! The festivities will kick off with a mass at Holy Rosary Church from 10am-11am, followed by the parade starting at 12pm.

This year’s parade promises to be bigger and better than ever before, featuring over 100 groups representing local organizations, schools, and businesses. You can expect to see colorful floats, marching bands, dancers, and more as we pay tribute to the vibrant culture and spirit of Little Italy.
After the parade, be sure to stick around and enjoy all that Little Italy has to offer. Our neighborhood shops and restaurants will be open throughout the day, offering a variety of delicious Italian cuisine, handcrafted goods, and souvenirs to take home.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Whether you’re a longtime resident of Little Italy or just visiting for the day, the parade is a fun-filled celebration of community and heritage. We can’t wait to see you there!
Little Italy Parking Information: https://littleitalycle.com/get-here/

Murray Hill Melodies
2023-09-30 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-26 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-29 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-24 17:00 - 20:00 | 2026 Murray Hill Road, 2026 Murray Hill Road, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
Free and open to all. Join us on Murray Hill for a five-part outdoor sidewalk performance series, Murray Hill Melodies. Experience live performances of Italian, classical, operatic, jazz, rock & pop melodies by various Little Italy musicians. In addition to the fantastic music, explore the unique shops, galleries and culinary delights Little Italy has to offer.

These performances will be held on the outdoor patio of Bolt & Spool, 2026 Murray Hill Road. Please note, if inclement weather, the performance will be held inside of Mount Granita Italian Ice, 2024 Murray Hill Road.

Special thank you to our 2023 sponsors for making Murray Hill Melodies possible: Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation, Alpha Apartments, WXZ Development, Vitantonio Funeral Home & Mount Granita Italian Ice

May 27, 2023: Nolan Reed, Casey Reed, Max Hyde-Perry, Performing Italian & Jazz Classics with the Violin & Bass
June 24, 2023: Monica Bacus & Micah Pecson – Performing Italian, Classical, & Pop melodies on the violin
July 29, 2023: Nolan Reed & Max Hyde -Perry, Performing Italian & Jazz Classics with the Violin & Bass
August 26, 2023: Strange Messenger – Cleve-based power trio delivers a collaboration of musical diversity and intensity that both rocks & pops, with catchy riffs and taunting lyrics. Rae on Bass and Vocals, Bobby on guitar and backup vocals, and Marc on drums and cymbals.
September 30, 2023 – Rachel Feit (French Horn) and Andrew Weiss (Tuba) – Performing Italian, Classical, Operatic & Pop Melodies.

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

Little Italy Meatball Crawl
2023-09-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Alta House, 12510 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
Explore and support the small businesses in Little Italy while you enjoy meatball and wine tastings from your favorite Little Italy restaurants and merchants. For one ticket price you’ll be able to wander through the neighborhood nibbling and sipping samples of the most delicious versions of these Italian delicacies paired with the perfect wine sampling, dessert and coffee at the Alta House. Each location will offer their own recipe and you’ll get to decide which version is your favorite!

Purchase Tickets Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-taste-in-little-italy-presents-meatball-crawl-and-wine-tasting-2023-tickets-612540343657

Additional Questions, Please Contact Cleveland Montessori: www.clevelandmontessori.org

Feast of the Assumption
2023-08-12 12:00 - 2023-08-15 22:00 | Holy Rosary Church, 12021 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106
For the past 122 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 (with the exception of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic).

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 rides 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 2023 Information: https://holy-rosary.org/schedule-of-events
Little Italy Parking Information: https://littleitalycle.com/get-here/

JAC Bocce Tournament - 32nd Annual
2023-07-21 17:00 - 2023-07-23 23:30 | Alta House, 12510 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
This tournament is a fundraiser for the Alta House in memory of John Anthony Cipullo, and it is the 32nd JAC tournament fundraiser since its establishment in May of 1992. So come out, support a great cause, and cheer on your favorite bocce teams as they compete for the title of champion.
Get ready for an exciting weekend of bocce at the 2023 JAC Bocce Tournament, held at the beautiful Alta House in historic Little Italy Cleveland, Ohio. The tournament will take place from July 21st to July 23rd, starting at 5 pm on Friday and running until midnight, and on Saturday from 8 am to midnight. Sunday’s schedule is yet to be determined.
This event is open to the public and free for all spectators to attend. While enjoying the games, you can also take advantage of the cash bar, and enjoy delicious food for a donation.
The atmosphere at the Alta House will be electrifying with the sound of laughter and cheers echoing around the bocce courts. There will be plenty of opportunities to socialize, meet new people, and enjoy the vibrant Little Italy community.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event that combines fun, sportsmanship, and charity all in one place. Mark your calendars for the 2023 JAC Bocce Tournament and join us for a weekend of fun-filled action.
Little Italy Parking Information: https://littleitalycle.com/get-here/

Little Italy Cleveland GardenWalk
2023-07-09 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 9th 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 9th. 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/
