Cultural Events
Leave the driving to us! ILR offers a variety of cultural events that enrich the learning experience and foster community connections.
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Musical and theatre performances, museum visits, and guest lectures provide members with opportunities to celebrate the arts, and enjoy shared experiences with fellow lifelong learners.
Cultural events are a vibrant part of ILR’s mission to inspire curiosity and encourage meaningful social interaction.
Cultural Events
Cleveland Pops Made in America CLOSED June 6, 2026
Join the Cleveland Pops as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with a night of music that was Made in America. Ragtime, Jazz, Big Band and more! Your Cleveland Pops will play it all at this semi quincentennial celebration.
The Great Gatsby at the Playhouse CLOSED June 23, 2026 The Great Gatsby is based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on the stage.
The following events have been selected based on our member Cultural Events Survey results. An event-specific flyer will be emailed to you for reservation information before each event. Any member may invite a guest. Some dates are tentative at this time.
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Grease at Porthouse Theatre in Cuyahoga Falls
June 20, 2026
My Fair Lady at Ohio Light Opera in Wooster
July 14, 2026
Blossom Music Festival with the Cleveland Orchestra :
Cole Porter : Let’s Misbehave
August 23, 2026
Cleveland Guardians Game
September 2026
Christmas Holiday Concert at Severance Center
December 13, 2026
Mama Mia at the Cleveland Playhouse
January 5- 24, 2027
Cleveland POPS Stage to Screen Broadway Movie Hits
January 30, 2027
Cleveland Botanical Garden Orchid Show
February/March 2027
Phantom of the Opera at the Cleveland Playhouse
April 14 – May 9, 2027
Cleveland POPS Sympathy of Stars
June 5, 2027
Any questions about these cultural events can be referred to Maria Phillips at ilrhelpdeskbwu@gmail.com.
