Ohio Arts Events

May 21

Thursday, May 21, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Toledo Opening Reception Free

Artist Reception – Hannah Lehmann

Just Toledo

Artist reception featuring Hannah Lehmann. Hosted at Just Toledo. Register at justtoledo.com.

Just Toledo Free

May 22

Friday, May 22, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Toledo Workshop

Embroidery 101 Workshop – Just Toledo

Just Toledo

Beginner embroidery workshop hosted by Just Toledo. Cost: $30. Register at justtoledo.com.

Just Toledo $30

May 23

Saturday, May 23, 2026
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Toledo Festival Free

Muddy Maumee Book Art Fest — Artasia & Bookie Nights

Glass City Metropark

Combined book and art festival at Glass City Metropark. Free to attend. Vendors include Jennifer Doyle Art (stuffed plushies + fine art prints). Live music also featured.

Muddy Maumee Book Art Fest Free

May 29

Friday, May 29, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Cincinnati Festival

Summerfair 2026

Coney Island

More than 300 fine artists and craftspeople from around the country, regional performers, and gourmet food at Cincinnati’s historic Coney Island. A nonprofit arts fair supporting artists and arts or

Summerfair Cincinnati 0 (Children 12 and under free, multi-day pass 5)

May 29

Friday, May 29, 2026
7:00 PM

Toledo Concert Free

Toledo Opera: Opera Cabaret – May 29, 2026

Toledo Opera Offices

An intimate cabaret-style performance experience hosted by Toledo Opera Artistic Director Kevin Bylsma, featuring Toledo Opera Chorus members. Enjoy musical selections and light refreshments. Free and

Toledo Opera Free

May 29

Friday, May 29, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Columbus

Gallery Lumina — “Turn Limits into Masterpiece” Painting Workshop

Match Point Club

Painting workshop teaching professional art techniques on a budget. Supplies provided. Cost: $25 entry (donations welcome). PayPal/Zelle: [email protected]. Register at https://luminaartsp

Gallery Lumina $25

May 30

Saturday, May 30, 2026 - May 31, 2026
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Free

Toledo Opera Chorus Auditions – 2026-27 Season

Toledo Opera is seeking soprano, alto, tenor, and bass voices for the 2026-27 season. Bring a memorized selection in Italian or English, resume, headshot, and printed sheet music. A pianist will be pr

Toledo Opera Free

Jun 1

Monday, June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026

Free

Open Call: Artist Interviews – Summer 2026

Visionary Art Collective is accepting submissions for artist interviews to be featured on their website and social media (50k+ combined following). International opportunity open to artists of all car

Visionary Art Collective Free

Jun 5

Friday, June 5, 2026 - June 7, 2026

Cleveland Festival Free

Little Italy Cleveland — 41st Annual Summer Art Walk

Little Italy / Murray Hill

Annual neighborhood art walk through Little Italy / Murray Hill. Art, culture, and family-friendly activities across Schoolhouse Galleries, shops, and boutiques. 41st annual edition.

Little Italy Cleveland Free

Jun 5

Friday, June 5, 2026 - July 31, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Lakewood Concert Free

LakewoodAlive — 2026 Front Porch Concert Series

Lakewood Public Library / Madison Park Pavilion

Free weekly outdoor concert series every Friday from June 5 through July 31, 2026. 7:00-8:30 PM. Locations: Lakewood Public Library Main Branch and Madison Park Pavilion. Lineup: 6/5 Bassel & The Supe

LakewoodAlive Free

Jun 9

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - June 28, 2026

Cleveland Theater

The Great Gatsby

Playhouse Square

The classic American novel comes to life in this spectacular new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece.

Playhouse Square 9-59

Jun 12

Friday, June 12, 2026 - June 14, 2026
10:00 AM

Columbus Festival Free

Columbus Arts Festival

Downtown Columbus Riverfront

The nationally acclaimed Columbus Arts Festival features 250 professional, juried visual artists, multiple performing art stages, hands-on kids’ activities, demonstrations, and dozens of food vendor

Greater Columbus Arts Council Free