Broadway Hits, Women’s Day Marches, and Orchestral Classics in Cleveland Today

Sunday, March 8: A Vibrant Day Across Cleveland

Welcome to a packed Sunday in the 216. Whether you are looking for high-energy theater, thought-provoking community action, or world-class music, today’s lineup offers something for everyone. From the heart of Playhouse Square to the activist spirit in Market Square, here is your guide to what’s happening on this Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Theater and Stage Highlights

Playhouse Square is the place to be today with multiple productions across its historic theaters. For a mix of high-energy music and camaraderie, catch The Choir of Man at the Connor Palace. Performances are scheduled for 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM. Over at the Allen Theatre, the Cleveland Play House presents Rachmaninoff and the Tsar at 2:00 PM, a dramatic exploration of the legendary composer’s life. Families can also head to the Mimi Ohio Theatre for the Children's Theater Series production of The Adventures of Tortoise & Hare: The Next Gen.

Classical Music and Fine Arts

Music lovers can enjoy a masterpiece at the Severance Music Center. At 3:00 PM, The Cleveland Orchestra, led by conductor Jakub Hrůša, will perform Brahms’s Third Symphony. This performance also includes works by Martinů and Kaprálová, promising a sophisticated afternoon of orchestral brilliance.

The Cleveland Museum of Art is hosting a Play Day: Picture This! event, a free community program designed for families to engage with visual storytelling. While there, visitors can explore the exhibition still/emerging: Native American Works on Paper, which highlights the museum’s growing collection of modern Indigenous art.

Community Action and Local Leisure

Today marks International Women’s Day, and Women’s March Cleveland is organizing its tenth annual march. The event begins at 2:00 PM at Market Square Park with a rally and speeches, followed by a march through the city to advocate for women's rights and civil liberties.

For those looking for a more relaxed afternoon, Collision Bend Brewing Company is hosting Brunch Singo starting at 12:00 PM. It is a high-energy, musical twist on classic bingo paired with Sunday brunch favorites. Later this evening, electronic music fans can find INZO performing at Globe Iron at 8:00 PM, or catch a heavy metal set with Godseyes at The Foundry Concert Club at 6:00 PM.

At the Cinema

If you prefer the silver screen, the Cedar Lee Theatre is screening the 2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts across the animation, documentary, and live-action categories throughout the day. It is a perfect opportunity to see the year’s best short-form filmmaking before the big awards night.