Upcoming Events
Free Legal Aid Clinic
At these events, our staff and volunteer attorneys will answer questions about civil legal issues related to housing, safety, consumer rights, health, family, education, work, and money. Our clinics are first-come, first-served, with no reservations. Learn more about what to expect at our clinics here.
Neighborhood Group: Crime Watch
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resource to improve quality of life.
In 2025, along with hearing from the 2nd District Police Officers, fire department, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, they are looking forward to hearing from various partners and city/county departments like Aging, Building and Housing, Traffic and Engineering, and the County Scam Squad.
Feel free to bring a neighbor!
Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.
Feed Old Brooklyn
Weekly free pantry and closet. Free food items, toiletries, and clothing.
The Canopy Clinic
Your’re invited to a FREE community learning event with The Davey Tree Expert Company! Discover how to recognize early warning signs of tree problems and feel confident caring for the trees in your yard and neighborhood.
Register at oldbrooklyn.com/tree
Feed Old Brooklyn
Weekly free pantry and closet. Free food items, toiletries, and clothing.
PNC Small Business Workshop
Protect Your Business: Identity Theft Prevention
Identity theft is a growing risk for small businesses. Join us for a practical session designed to help business owners recognize common scams, protect business and customer information, and reduce the risk of fraud.
This class will provide simple, actionable steps to safeguard your business and help you respond quickly if identity theft occurs—no technical background required.
Topic Highlights
Common scams targeting small businesses
Protect business & customer information
Simple steps to reduce fraud risk
What to do if identity theft happens
Register now: rebrand.ly/smallbiz-pnc
Yoga in OB
a weekly 60 minute mixed levels vinyasa flow class in the lower level event space at metropolitan coffee. led by experienced local yoga instructor melissa klimo-major. more info found via https://apothecaryverde.com/yoga
Spring Tree Sprucing + Park Clean Up
Join the Old Brooklyn Tree Stewards as we spruce up Loew Park by spreading fresh mulch around the trees and pulling weeds to help them continue to thrive. We’ll also take time to clean up the park and keep it looking great as we head into the warmer weather!
For more information or to sign up, visit: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/605570
Easter Eggstravaganza
Join us Saturday, March 28th, for an Easter Eggstravaganza! The event is completely free & will include Easter crafts, games, cookie decorating, and snacks!
Each child will receive Easter Eggs filled with goodies at each activity station they complete. Make sure to stay tuned to the event page for weekly activity reveals.
The Easter Eggstravaganza will be indoors & rain or shine.
Don't miss out on Story Time at 1:45 pm!
Parking is available in:
-The lot behind the building off Behrwald Ave
-A 2nd lot next to the building off Pearl Rd,
-& Street parking on Behrwald Ave
See YOU then!
Note, this event will not include an egg hunt. But your kiddos will leave with plenty of Easter Eggs & Goodies!
Know we'd love to have you visit Gateway Church Old Brooklyn any Sunday at 10:30am! Easter Sunday April 5th, we will have an egg hunt for all the kiddos right after service!
Young Brooklyn: March Madness Watch Party
Our next event will be a March Madness Watch Party. If you’re into basketball, great. If you’re not, also great. But we hope you still join us for a great time!
📅 Saturday, March 28
🕑 2:00–6:00 PM (final time will depend on the game schedule)
📍 Lucky’s Bar & Grill (6021 Memphis Ave.)
Let us know you're coming by clicking here. Want to participate in the bracket? Let us know here.
More info coming soon!
Yoga in OB | gentle R&R class
a weekly 60 minute gentle restore & regenerate yoga class in the lower level event space at metropolitan coffee. led by experienced local yoga instructor melissa klimo-major. class rate is $15. more info found via https://apothecaryverde.com/yoga
Feed Old Brooklyn
Weekly free pantry and closet. Free food items, toiletries, and clothing.
Spring Fling
16th Annual Ben Franklin Community Garden Fundraiser
Ticket price: $40 - includes dinner, beer, and wine
Tickets available from Rick Gall: 216-375-5104
Pedal for Prizes
Old Brooklyn Pedal for Prizes is back for it’s 16th year!! Join us for our favorite ride of the year Saturday, May 16, 2025 during Cleveland Bicycle Month. Win great prizes, including brand new bicycles, simply by exploring local businesses and other points of interest while riding your bicycle throughout Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood.
Registration begins at 10 a.m. • Raffle at 2 p.m.
This year we’re returning to Old Brooklyn’s Loew Park. The park is located off W. 25th between Oak Park and Ralph Avenues, just east of William Cullen Bryant Elementary School.
Parking: Parking is available on W. 25th and surrounding streets, as well as the William Cullen Bryant Elementary School parking lot. Please look for Pedal for Prizes parking signs along these streets.
The event is FREE and open to all. Participants are advised to practice bicycle safety: bring a lock, wear a helmet, and follow local traffic laws. We suggest children under 16 be accompanied by an adult.
Registration: Participants can start registering at 10 a.m. Riders will receive a punch card and a map of Old Brooklyn businesses and points of interest. Ride your bicycle to as many of those destinations as you’d like, having your punch card stamped at each.
Make your registration quicker by downloading, printing, and completing our release form and bringing it to the park.
Destinations: We provide a map with addresses of destinations at which you’ll have your card punched. Return to Loew Park in time to exchange your punch card for raffle tickets and drop them in your desired prize bins.
Raffle: Everyone should return to Loew Park by 1:30 p.m. to receive a raffle ticket for each stamp on your punch card. Drop as many raffle tickets as you’d like in the bin next to the prize you would like to win. The raffle begins promptly at 2 p.m. We will be raffling several brand new bikes, and a wide variety of other exciting prizes.
Weather: The event happens regardless of the weather. Please plan accordingly as we know how quickly things can change!
Old Brooklyn Better Streets Committee
Join the Better Streets Committee of Old Brooklyn for a chance to be part of the movement for change in your neighborhood. Come meet fellow bike advocates working for safer streets and learn how to get involved in our community! The committee will meet monthly in partnership with Bike Cleveland. Light refreshments will also be provided.
Contact Connor Brentar at ConnorB@oldbrooklyn.com for more information.
St Patrick's Themed Gateway Game Night
Join us Wednesday, March 11th at 6 pm for a St Patrick's themed Game night!
There will be St Patrick Themed Face Painting, Crafts & Goodies as well as the usual Video Games, Open Gym, & Pizza!
Game Nights are completely free & open to all.
Enter through the side door on Behrwald Ave. Parking is available in the parking lot behind the building. See YOU then!
Ward 4 Community Meeting
Councilman Harsh hosts community meetings about various topics. OBCDC will also be there to share Old Brooklyn updates and chat with attendees.
Greater Cleveland Film Commission: Film Crew & Vendor Intro Workshop
FREE to attend, registration required - register here
CREW - Do you want to work in film or TV? 80% of the crew jobs in production start at a salary of $37.76 per hour + pension + health insurance. No matter your education background almost any job skills you have will translate to a career in the film & TV industry! Join us to learn how to get started.
VENDORS - Are you looking to expand your services? In the 2024-2025 cycle, productions spent just over $130.9 MILLION in Northeast Ohio and sourced from 100s of LOCAL VENDORS. Join us to learn how your business can work with productions.
Feed Old Brooklyn
Weekly free pantry and closet. Free food items, toiletries, and clothing.
2nd District – District Policing Committee Meeting
Join the Second District Cleveland Police Commander, Supervisors and Officers at the Second District’s monthly community meeting. Meetings are an opportunity to regularly engage with local CDP officers to identify problems, learn about available resources, and ways to be involved with activities that improve your community. These meetings are open to the public. All are welcome!
Free Legal Aid Clinic
At these events, our staff and volunteer attorneys will answer questions about civil legal issues related to housing, safety, consumer rights, health, family, education, work, and money. Our clinics are first-come, first-served, with no reservations. Learn more about what to expect at our clinics here.
Snowflake Comedy Club Presents: Spokes & Jokes
Join Snowflake Comedy Club for a comedy show that guarantees a hilarious night out with hilarious local comics!
Visit https://snowflakecomedy.com/ to buy tickets and see updated set lists!
Emo(tional) Support Craft Club - Spill Your Guts
Emo(tional) Support Craft Club is back! Emo playlist, craft supplies, conversation and supportive environment is what we offer. Come make stuff with us and work through some shit. Base cost is $15 per person.
This month our theme is Spill Your Guts. We’ll have the base craft stash available with tools and general crafting supplies but… we will also be doing dissections if you are so inclined. Each attendee will have the option to grab a stuffed animal and canvas to create a little mounted exploration of what lives inside you. Due to the nature of this project, we will also have premium embellishment packs available for $5 each throughout the night. Feel free to bring your own mementos or stuffed animals to craft with, too.
As always, you are free to explore anything you’d like to - there's no pressure, only suggestions and community.
Here's how it works:
- We bring out the craft stash and provide crafting basics.
- Each attendee can grab a stuffed animal and black canvas for the themed project.
- Inspiration books will be available to spark ideas.
- This month, premium embellishment packs will be available for $5 each.
Have a personal project already in mind? No problem! You don't have to be "on theme". Bring whatever you like to supplement your evening - beverages (adult or otherwise), snacks, or projects to work on. Our primary goal to create a vibe with some music, glue sticks and conversation.
Feed Old Brooklyn
Weekly free pantry and closet. Free food items, toiletries, and clothing.
Welsh Academy Open House
We are hosting our Open House on Sunday, March 1 from 2:00–5:00 PM, and we are seeking to connect with families who may benefit from a rigorous, faith-filled, scholarship-supported education.
The Welsh Academy serves students from Cleveland and surrounding east and west side communities. Every accepted student receives a 100% full-tuition scholarship, made possible through the generosity of our donors:
• 25 scholarships for incoming 6th graders (valued up to $90,000 over three years)
• 8–10 scholarships for incoming 7th graders (valued up to $60,000 over two years)
Welsh Academy is application-based, and students must meet academic standards and complete a financial review through FACTS.
Adult Education Professional Development Day
The Literacy Cooperative, in partnership with adult education leaders across Northeast Ohio, will host a free, hybrid Professional Development Day for adult education professionals.
Emo(tional) Support Craft Club - Spill Your Guts
Emo(tional) Support Craft Club is back! Emo playlist, craft supplies, conversation and supportive environment is what we offer. Come make stuff with us and work through some shit. Base cost is $15 per person.
This month our theme is Spill Your Guts. We’ll have the base craft stash available with tools and general crafting supplies but… we will also be doing dissections if you are so inclined. Each attendee will have the option to grab a stuffed animal and canvas to create a little mounted exploration of what lives inside you. Due to the nature of this project, we will also have premium embellishment packs available for $5 each throughout the night. Feel free to bring your own mementos or stuffed animals to craft with, too.
As always, you are free to explore anything you’d like to - there's no pressure, only suggestions and community.
Here's how it works:
- We bring out the craft stash and provide crafting basics.
- Each attendee can grab a stuffed animal and black canvas for the themed project.
- Inspiration books will be available to spark ideas.
- This month, premium embellishment packs will be available for $5 each.
Have a personal project already in mind? No problem! You don't have to be "on theme". Bring whatever you like to supplement your evening - beverages (adult or otherwise), snacks, or projects to work on. Our primary goal to create a vibe with some music, glue sticks and conversation.
Legal Advice Clinic
Have a legal question? Legal Aid has answers!
Visit a Legal Advice Clinic to chat with an attorney for brief advice about a civil legal problem related to money, housing, family, employment or other issues. This free clinic is first-come, first-served, no appointments needed. If the clinic is at capacity, those who arrive after the check-in hour may be referred to a future clinic. Please bring all important paperwork with you.
Curious about what to expect? Review our Frequently Asked Questions here: Legal Advice Clinic FAQs
Special thanks to volunteers from Renner Otto for staffing this Brief Legal Advice Clinic.
Apply for Free Legal Help (and learn about the process): Legal Aid Application.
Info Lines for Quick Questions:
For housing issues - call our Tenant Info Line (216-861-5955 or 440-210-4533).
For employment, student loans, or other economic issues - call our Economic Justice Info Line (216-861-5899 or 440-210-4532).
Black History 100: Continuing the Legacy
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the legacy of Cleveland Black history and the bright future we’re building together.
We’ll explore our past, present, and what’s next through powerful conversation, live performance, art, and community connection.
The evening features:
• A dynamic dialogue with city leaders and residents reflecting on Cleveland’s historic impact and future transformation
• A special performance by Cleveland actor Chris J. Webb, presenting The End of Black Excellence
• A stirring performance by the CMHA Choir
Come celebrate our legacy — and envision the next chapter with us.
DETAILS:
Friday February 20th,
5pm-8pm
Cleveland Public Auditorium
500 Lakeside Avenue East
Cleveland, OH 44114
Homebuyer Education Series
Learn the steps to owning a home in Old Brooklyn. This Homebuyer Education Series walks you through budgeting, credit, mortgages, inspections, and closing so you can move forward with confidence. 🏠
Pre-Approval process on the spot! Find out this day of how much you mortgage you are approved for! Attend this in the afternoon, put an offer in on a house that evening!
Bi-lingual presentation: Information presented inEnglish and Spanish languages. All are welcome!
Virtual attendance available!
We want to ensure everyone has access to the resources available for homeownership! If you are unable to attend in-person, we will have a virtual video link for you to join.
Thank you to PNC Bank who not only sponsors this event series but also leads the events!
OBCDC staff and local partners got together to organize sessions focused on the knowledge and information necessary for no matter where you are in the homebuying process. OBCDC's missions is to support stable, long-term homeownership in our neighborhood.
Register below to reserve your spot and help build a stronger Old Brooklyn community. 🤝
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/homebuyer-education-series
Commercial Corridor Collab
Connect with small businesses and commercial property owners of Old Brooklyn at OBCDC's Commercial Corridor Collab hosted at 787 Market & Cafe!
Neighborhood Group: Crime Watch
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resource to improve quality of life.
In 2025, along with hearing from the 2nd District Police Officers, fire department, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, they are looking forward to hearing from various partners and city/county departments like Aging, Building and Housing, Traffic and Engineering, and the County Scam Squad.
Feel free to bring a neighbor!
Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.
Old Brooklyn Better Streets Committee
Join the Better Streets Committee of Old Brooklyn for a chance to be part of the movement for change in your neighborhood. Come meet fellow bike advocates working for safer streets and learn how to get involved in our community! The committee will meet monthly in partnership with Bike Cleveland. Light refreshments will also be provided.
Contact Connor Brentar at ConnorB@oldbrooklyn.com for more information.
Ward 4 Community Meeting
Councilman Harsh hosts community meetings about various topics. OBCDC will also be there to share Old Brooklyn updates and chat with attendees.
2nd District Policing Committee Meeting
Join the Second District Cleveland Police Commander, Supervisors and Officers at the Second District’s monthly community meeting. Meetings are an opportunity to regularly engage with local CDP officers to identify problems, learn about available resources, and ways to be involved with activities that improve your community. These meetings are open to the public. All are welcome!
Young Brooklyn at Spokes & Jokes
Discover what Old Brooklyn has to offer and connect with your neighbors at Young Brooklyn! Get 25% off your Spokes & Jokes ticket with code YOUNGBROOKLYN.
Snowflake Comedy Club Presents: Spokes & Jokes
Join Snowflake Comedy Club for a comedy show that guarantees a hilarious night out with hilarious local comics!
Visit https://snowflakecomedy.com/ to buy tickets and see updated set lists!
Banned Book Club at CPL South Brooklyn Branch
Read and discuss various banned or challenged books and graphic novels. This month’s pick is Fahrenheit 451.
For adults ages 19+.
Click here for more information: Banned Book Club - CPL (Cleveland Public Library) - Cleveland Public Library
Neighborhood Group: Crime Watch
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resource to improve quality of life.
In 2025, along with hearing from the 2nd District Police Officers, fire department, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, they are looking forward to hearing from various partners and city/county departments like Aging, Building and Housing, Traffic and Engineering, and the County Scam Squad.
Feel free to bring a neighbor!
Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.
Family Movie Night at CPL South Brooklyn Branch
Family friendly movies with an accompanying craft. For children ages 6-11 years.
Click here for more information: Family Movie Night - CPL (Cleveland Public Library) - Cleveland Public Library
Ward 4 Community Meeting
Each 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6pm, Councilman Harsh hosts community meetings about various topics. OBCDC will also be there to share Old Brooklyn updates and chat with attendees. Meetings are at Estabrook Rec Center, 4125 Fulton Road- lots of parking!
Q-Tip Painting at CPL South Brooklyn Branch
Brighten up those winter blues and paint hyacinths using q-tips.
For adults ages 19+.
Click here for more information: Q-Tip Painting - CPL (Cleveland Public Library) - Cleveland Public Library