Best in Show Pet Contest

March 1-13 | ENTER THE CONTEST

Submit your favorite pet photo for a chance to be crowned “Best in Show” at the March 29 screening!

Submissions will be accepted through Friday, March 13. Community voting will take place online from March 16-25 with the winner announced at the screening and on social media.

Best in Show Screening

March 29, 2026 | 1:30-3:30pm | Cedar Lee Theatre, 2163 Lee Rd | TICKETS REQUIRED

Celebrate Shaker Heights native Fred Willard with a free community screening of Best in Show (2000), the beloved mockumentary that perfectly showcases his legendary improvisation and impeccable comedic timing. A 10-15 minute introduction will reflect on Willard’s life, career, and enduring legacy in American comedy. From his Ohio roots to his unforgettable performances on stage, television, and film, Willard’s work exemplifies the warmth, wit, and quick-thinking humor that made him a standout among his peers.

In the spirit of celebration, a themed cocktail inspired by the film will be available for purchase.

This free screening at the Cedar Lee Theatre is presented as part of the statewide America250-Ohio celebration of Ohio Entertains: Music & Entertainment, honoring the many Ohioans who have left their mark on the performing arts. Join us for an afternoon of laughter, local pride, and cinematic comedy at its finest.

Best in Show is rated PG-13. Parental guidance is suggested.

Historic Homes Tour: How Transportation Shaped the Heights

April 19, 2026 | Two Sessions: 10am & 12pm | $130/member, $160/non-member | TICKETS REQUIRED

As part of the America250-Ohio celebration of Ohio Transportation, the 2026 Historic Homes Tour, in partnership with the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, will explore how rapid transit shaped the growth and character of Shaker and Cleveland Heights. Following a presentation and light brunch, guests will enjoy a trolley tour of Shaker Heights homes located along or near the city’s historic rapid transit routes.

Registration required. $160 for non-members, $130 for members at the Individual Level and above. Storm/weather date: April 26.

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What if...Why not? — September 27, 2025 - February 15, 2026 

Cleveland artist Chi-Irena Wong invites viewers into a playful and absurd world where the illogical becomes ordinary. Through humorous “what if” scenarios—like grocery shopping in claw machines, wearing shoes as hats, or dining on lint-burgers—her work challenges perceptions of what is normal and what is absurd. Layered with quirky details and whimsical characters, the pieces reward active looking, sparking discovery and delight. Wong’s fantastical worlds encourage us to question our own reality with humor and curiosity, leaving space for joy, laughter, and the invention of our own silly possibilities.

What if...Why not? opens September 27 during AppleFest and will be on view through February 15, 2026. This exhibition is supported in part by residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

Brought One Dark Night — March - September 2026 

In a letter to an old friend, Jemima Mousseau described herself as one of three Menominee children taken at night to the North Union Shaker Village in Warrensville Township. Her remarkable life, uncovered through new historical research, reveals themes of movement, resilience, and the fluid nature of identity in 19th- and early 20th-century Ohio.

Brought One Dark Night, on view March-September 2026, shares Jemima’s story in depth for the first time. The exhibition is supported in part by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.