Name: Memorial Day Waves of Appreciation Weekend
Start: 2026-05-23T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Greater Cleveland Aquarium

Greater Cleveland Aquarium

General admission and parking (with validation) is FREE for military, veterans or reservists, police officers, sheriff/sheriff’s deputies, correctional officers, state troopers, federal law enforcement officers, career or volunteer firefighters, physicians, nurses, EMTs, paramedics and 911 dispatchers over the Memorial Day “Waves of Appreciation” weekend. 
Eligible guests must present appropriate ID. Appreciation offer is only available in-person. Please do not purchase tickets online if you intend to take advantage of this offer. It cannot be combined with other discounts or offers.
*Does not apply to accompanying family members or guests.

Local Event: Memorial Day Waves of Appreciation Weekend 

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Memorial Day Waves of Appreciation Weekend 

General admission and parking (with validation) is FREE for military, veterans or reservists, police officers,...

Help our stingrays create an original piece of art! This memorable artistic adventure includes: same-day Aquarium admission, the opportunity to ask questions about stingrays and animal enrichment, a one-of-a-kind artwork to take home and a stingray-themed craft. Space is limited. Advance registration required.

Local Event: Stingray Art Morning 

Stingray Art Morning 

Help our stingrays create an original piece of art! This memorable artistic adventure includes: same-day Aquarium admission,...

David E Anderson Willoughby Senior Center

Location:
Willoughby Senior Center&nbsp;
36939 Ridge Rd.
Willoughby, OH 44094

Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026

Time: 10:00am-4:00pm

Enjoy a beautiful spring day out shopping and supporting your local makers! Shop a variety of handmade artisans and crafters at our spring market in partnership with the city of Willoughby! This is an indoor event. Free admission and parking to the public!&nbsp;
This event is currently accepting vendors. Please visit www.avantgardeshows.com and click the vendor portal tab!
For more information about the Avant-Garde Art &amp; Craft Shows, please visit&nbsp;www.avantgardeshows.com.&nbsp;Also, become a fan and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn!

Local Event: 2026 Willoughby Spring & Shop Handmade Market

2026 Willoughby Spring & Shop Handmade Market

Location:
Willoughby Senior Center 
36939 Ridge Rd.
Willoughby, OH 44094

Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026

Time:...

Lady Caroline

Enjoy a spring brunch cruise aboard Lady Caroline with omelet station and carving stations, a freshly prepared brunch menu and a relaxed atmosphere on the water. Take in skyline views, move between indoor and outdoor decks and enjoy the dance floor at your own pace.
It’s an easy, unhurried way to gather, unwind and reset before the week ahead.
$40.21 - $55.21; tickets are limited and should be reserved in advance.

Local Event: Lady Caroline Spring Sunday Brunch Cruise 

Lady Caroline Spring Sunday Brunch Cruise 

Enjoy a spring brunch cruise aboard Lady Caroline with omelet station and carving stations, a freshly prepared brunch menu and...

Lorain Palace Theatre

North Pointe Ballet (NPB) presents Cinderella, A Narrated Ballet, May 1-3 at the Lorain Palace Theatre. This performance invites audiences to experience the magic of ballet through a lens of approachability.
Set to Sergei Prokofiev’s sweeping score and brought to life through Janet Dziak’s imaginative choreography, NPB’s professional artists create a production filled with warmth, wonder, and our signature accessibility features that welcome every audience member.
Ticket prices: $22 - $26 + fees
Discount on 10+ seats&nbsp;
Please call 440.973.4830 or email boxoffice@northpointeballet.org for purchasing assistance.

Local Event: NPB's "Cinderella"

NPB's "Cinderella"

North Pointe Ballet (NPB) presents Cinderella, A Narrated Ballet, May 1-3 at the Lorain Palace Theatre. This performance...

Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant

For More Information, Visit cleveland.funnybone.com
About the Artists:
Rafi Bastos is a 6’7” tall Jewish-Brazilian comedian with an accent like Dracula and a rapidly growing social media presence of stand up clips in English. Many of Rafi’s super-viral stand up clips come from nightly performances at the prestigious Comedy Cellar. In his home-country of Brazil, Rafi is a trailblazer of comedy, media and is one of the first comedians to pioneer the art of American-style stand up comedy in Brazil.
Rafi’s 17-year comedy and acting career, before coming to the United States, garnered many firsts and was covered in an interview on The Joe Rogan Experience. After setting more than a few records, he opened a stand up comedy club and continuously created National controversy by challenging Brazil’s oppressive laws surrounding freedom of speech.
Rafi’s videos with stage performances, music videos, interviews and sketches have now more than 370 million views on his Youtube channel alone. In 2011, he was considered by the NEW YORK TIMES as the Most Influential Man on Twitter, at the time with 7 million followers, now at 11.4 million. In 2013, Rafi won the SHORTY AWARDS, also known as the “Oscars of Social Media”, for Best Comedian. Both in English and Portuguese, Rafi continues to prove that he is among the most talented artists of Latin America always setting the bar higher for innovation, quality and influence.
Rafi’s quick-witted observational humor, intelligence and worldly view have made him a hit online and the first Brazilian comedian to become a regular at the most renowned comedy clubs globally, including COMEDY CELLAR in New York, LAUGH FACTORY, and THE HOLLYWOOD IMPROV in California. He is also the first Brazilian comedian to headline at JUST FOR LAUGHS, the largest comedy festival in the world, hosted in Montreal, Canada.
Among his many credits, Rafi has three comedy specials on Netflix:, A Arte do Insulto, Péssima Influencia, and Ultimato. He has starred in movies, had his own controversial talk show, been an in-field journalist and hosted reality shows (Ultimate Beastmaster for Netflix). He is the Co-Founder and owner of Comedians, the largest comedy club in South America. Let’s just say Rafi has done almost everything in Brazil and now he’s in the USA to do it all with a fresh perspective – in UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY.
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Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
If you wish to sit with another party, please let us know by contacting us through our website 24 hours before the show and please arrive and enter the showroom together.
Please email us through our contact page or call us if you would like to purchase more than 12 tickets and we will accommodate your group!
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.
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Local Event: Rafi Bastos

Rafi Bastos

For More Information, Visit cleveland.funnybone.com
About the Artists:
Rafi Bastos is a 6’7” tall Jewish-Brazilian comedian...

Holiday Inn, S-Independence

Join us as we gather to reflect, honor, and advocate for mental health at this inspiring community event. The occasion features a special presentation from Keynote Speaker Habeebah Rasheed Grimes alongside the recognition of local leaders and advocates. This year's honorees include:&nbsp;Megan Price, MHFA; Barb Heltzel, CFPS Angelika Holleran, M.Ed., LPC Founder Golden Hour Counseling and Wellness, LLC Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Nicholas Lord, Independence Police Department RobynHill, LPC, Robyn C. Hill Counseling &amp; Professional Development Services NAMI On Campus – Case Western Reserve University Carole Ballard, MSSA LISW, ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County St. Ambrose Mental Health MinistryFor more information, call 216-875-0266 or go to&nbsp;<a href="https://namigreatercleveland.org/get-involved/annual-meeting/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">namigreatercleveland.org/get-involved/annual-meeting/</a>

Local Event: NAMI Greater Cleveland's Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony

NAMI Greater Cleveland's Annual Meeting &...

Join us as we gather to reflect, honor, and advocate for mental health at this inspiring community event. The occasion features...

NAMI Greater Cleveland's Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony

Maltz Performing Arts Center

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Cleveland. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac at Maltz Performing Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info Venue: Maltz Performing Arts Center Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 60 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: This venue is ADA compliant. Balcony seating requires walking a flight of stairs. If you have a difficult time with stairs, the venue recommends choosing a seat in the floor or orchestra sections. View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Cleveland To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program
Everywhere Gypsy You Make Loving Fun Never Going Back Again Don't Stop Gold Dust Woman Go Your Own Way Landslide Little Lies Songbird Rhiannon The Chain Performers
String Quartet - Listeso - Cleveland Seating Map<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/143788/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

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The Darl Center for the Arts

A very cordial invitation to our show "Kassandra," which premieres on May 8th in Slavic Village, Cleveland, at the fabulous Darl Center for the Arts.

“Kassandra is a woman who is, simultaneously, the Cassandra of ancient Greek tragedy and a transgender immigrant sex worker living in our own time. While waiting for a client in a seedy waterfront bar, she recounts what really happened during the Trojan War.” 
Presented in a 'cinematic live-performance style'—a fusion of film and theater—"Kassandra" is a one-woman show backed by a "cast of thousands" in all their historical and mythical glory. For mature audiences. All seats $25. No discounts. No complicated pricing. Just great theater in a 100-seat space.&nbsp; Come join us for a wonderful evening! Tickets and more information at babelboxtheater.com.
Video previews: <a href="https://youtu.be/T9jceR7B-oU" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtu.be/T9jceR7B-oU, </a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/oiB1cvdzKII" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtu.be/oiB1cvdzKII,&nbsp; &nbsp;</a><a href="https://youtu.be/-PdFFD6rGXI" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtu.be/-PdFFD6rGXI</a>

Local Event: Kassandra

Kassandra


A very cordial invitation to our show "Kassandra," which premieres on May 8th in Slavic Village, Cleveland, at the fabulous...

Whether you’re tracking turtles, comparing wingspans with stingrays or catching the flash of a sandtiger shark’s toothy grin in your seatube selfie, a Greater Cleveland Aquarium visit is an experience generations can share. Add a splash of wonder to Mother's Day Weekend—Saturday &amp; Sunday, May 9 &amp; 10—with extended hours (9am – 5pm), animal parenting trivia and a commemorative pin and half-off admission at our ticket counter for visiting moms, stepmoms, foster mothers and grandmas.
Plus, save 10% on any Annual Pass purchased May 2 – 10 online or in-person using code 26MOM10 at checkout. Family- and Grandparent-level memberships cover 2 adults and up to 6 children for an entire year and include daily return admission for the family, membership perks include free parking while visiting, exclusive programming and discounted events, as well as gift shop and birthday party savings.
For details on the discounts and the celebration of caregivers who show up for you every day, visit greaterclevelandaquarium.com/event/mothers-day-weekend.

Local Event: Mother’s Day Weekend @CLEAquarium

Mother’s Day Weekend @CLEAquarium

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