Cleveland International Film Fest

Public tickets for CIFF50 are officially on sale. From powerful documentaries to international features and standout shorts, your Festival experience starts now.

April 9–18, 2026 | Use code BROOKLYN26 for $1 off your ticket

Seniors Sing

Seniors Sing is a free, short-term weekly choir for older adults hosted by Benjamin Rose - Rose Center for Aging Well (3100 Devonshire Rd.) and Broadway School of Music & the Arts, beginning Tuesday, April 7.

Call 216-749-5367 or email cchambers@benrose.org to register or learn more.

Rooted In Wellness: Community Voices on Substance Use and Well-Being

Enjoy a free lunch, resources, and information with the Northeast Ohio Opioid Consortium alongside community partners, the Cleveland Department of Public Health, and Thrive For Change on Saturday, April 11, at the Cleveland Public Library - South Branch (3096 Scranton Road).

Register Here.

Apothecary Verde Yoga @ Metropolitan Coffee

Two Old Brooklyn businesses are collaborating for a relaxed, welcoming space to move, meet new people, and connect with your community. Join them for a Vinyasa class on Thursdays at 6 pm and a gentle R&R session on Sunday mornings at 8:30 am. 

Learn more by clicking here.

Homebuyer Workshop: Facts vs. Myths of Buying a Home

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. Hosted by: Asdrid Ortega, Mortgage Loan Officer, PNC.

• Saturday, April 4
• 10:00-11:00 AM
• Old Brooklyn CDC (4274 Pearl Rd. - Ambassador Room)

Senior Financial Education Class: Estate Planning and Debt Management

Join us for a free, in-person Financial Education Class focused on estate planning and debt management, led by Nikki Anderson, Vice President and Community Development Officer at PNC. 

• Monday, April 6
• 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
• Rose Center for Aging Well (3100 Devonshire Rd.)

Ward 4

Attend the monthly community meetings hosted by Council Member Kris Harsh, which talk about various topics. OBCDC will also be there to share Old Brooklyn updates and chat with attendees.

• Wednesday, April 8
• 6:00 PM
• Estabrook Recreation Center (4125 Fulton Rd.)

Old Brooklyn Better Streets Committee

Come meet fellow bike advocates working for safer streets and learn how to get involved in our community! The committee meets monthly in partnership with Bike Cleveland.

• Thursday, April 9
• 6:00 PM
• Sixth City Cycles (4274 Pearl Rd.)

Ward 11

Click here to get to know Nikki Hudson, the Ward 11 Council Member serving portions of the Cudell, Edgewater, Detroit-Shoreway, West Boulevard, and Brookside-Old Brooklyn neighborhoods.

Old Brooklyn Volunteers & Tree Stewards

Thank you to all of our volunteers and Tree Stewards who worked hard recently to spruce up Loew Park! Together, we mulched and weeded 70 trees and picked up trash to get the park ready for warmer weather.

Become a Mighty Volunteer!

Love Old Brooklyn and want to meet new people? Join OBCDC’s Mighty Volunteer Program to get involved, give back, and make a real impact in your neighborhood.