Broadway Sensation 'Suffs' and Community Leader Honors Highlight Cleveland Today

Community Leadership and Legacy at the Public Library

Start your Tuesday morning with a significant community gathering at the Cleveland Public Library. Today, February 3, 2026, the library hosts the Black Environmental Leaders (BEL) Annual Meeting and the 4th Annual Jacquie Gillon Luncheon. This verified local event takes place in the Louis Stokes Wing at 525 Superior Avenue. Doors open at 11:00 a.m., with the main program and luncheon running from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The gathering is a poignant celebration of the life of BEL founder Jacquie Gillon, a dedicated advocate for environmental justice in Northeast Ohio. Attendees will have the opportunity to acknowledge current leadership and the ongoing progress within the environmental movement. Tickets for this community meetup are free, making it an accessible way for residents to engage with local advocacy and social history.

Tony-Winning Musical History at Playhouse Square

For your evening entertainment, the national tour of the acclaimed musical Suffs officially arrives at the Connor Palace at Playhouse Square today. With a scheduled performance at 7:30 p.m., this is a must-see for theater enthusiasts. Suffs recently secured Tony Awards for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score, making it one of the most anticipated stops on the Broadway series calendar for 2026.

The production, written by Shaina Taub and directed by Leigh Silverman, brings to life the remarkable history of the American suffrage movement. It chronicles the journey of the visionary women—the 'Suffs'—who fought for the right to vote a century ago. The show is noted for its powerful score and its insightful look at the complexities of the political and personal struggles behind the 19th Amendment.

Public Exhibitions and Local Heritage

If you are looking for a more flexible schedule, today is an excellent day to visit Cleveland’s public exhibitions. The following displays are verified and open to the public this Tuesday:

• Tuskegee Airmen Art Exhibition

  Located at the Cleveland History Center on East Boulevard, this exhibition features original paintings created by students from the Cleveland School of the Arts. The collection honors the legendary Tuskegee Airmen and provides a local artistic perspective on their historic contributions.

• Relay Cleveland Exhibit

  Hosted at the Main Library Downtown in Brett Hall, this exhibit is open today from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It offers a detailed look at the personal and political journey of school desegregation in Cleveland, tracing a vital part of the city’s civil rights history.

Big Screen Highlights

Cinema lovers can head to local theaters such as Regal Independence or Cinemark at Southpark Mall for today's new releases. Major titles scheduled for Tuesday showtimes include the highly anticipated Avatar: Fire and Ash, the animated sequel Zootopia 2, and the sci-fi thriller Primate. Most theaters are offering midday and evening screenings to accommodate your schedule.