Month: May 2024

Summer on the Square Heats Up with Bi-Weekly Events!

Get ready for summer at Shaker Square! We’re excited to announce the return of “Summer on the Square.” This year, we will be hosting a bi-weekly concert series on Thursday nights featuring live music by beloved Cleveland artists.

Mark your calendars and bring your lawn chairs or blankets! The fun kicks off tonight, Thursday, May 30th, at 6pm with a Summer Kick Off featuring The Unit Band and giant lawn games.

These free, family-friendly events are the perfect way to unwind and connect with the community. Enjoy live music, explore offerings from Shaker Square businesses and organizations, and take advantage of complimentary activities throughout the evening.

And, throughout the summer, look forward to themed evenings like “Art for All” with global music and painting activities, and “Circus Fun” with live performers and face painting. We’ll also have Jazz & Funk, Dance nights, and more exciting themes to be revealed soon! Don’t forget to explore the diverse restaurants at Shaker Square before or after the event to complete your summer night out.

Join us for “Summer on Shaker Square” and celebrate the vibrant spirit of our community under the summer sky! To learn more, check out the Events page.

Progress in Motion: Capital Improvements Keep on Coming at Shaker Square

We’re excited to share news of upcoming capital improvements set to elevate your Shaker Square experience! From revitalized spaces to enhanced amenities, these developments promise to rejuvenate the Square, ensuring it remains a vibrant hub for the community to gather, shop, dine, and enjoy.

Some of the most recent investments include:

• The Visitor’s Center Now Open!
  • The new Visitors Center at Shaker Square is now open, offering a welcoming space for community members and Shaker Square tenants to gather and connect.
• CVS Storefront
  • The final painting of the CVS frontage is now complete, giving the exterior a fresh and polished look.
• Quad C Stair Repairs
  • Drywall and water damage repairs are underway on the stair in Quad C, ensuring structural integrity and safety.
• Quad D A/C Installation
  • New A/C condensing units are being installed on the roof of Quad D to enhance climate control for the building.
• Bigbee Corner
  • The renovation at Bigbee corner is nearing completion, with the finishing touches being applied.
• Baleton Corner
  • The windows at Baleton corner are complete, and demolition of the lower panels, columns, and sheeting at the back is in progress.

Voices of the Square: Stroll the Square Event Recap

On May 2nd, the community came together for the vibrant and engaging “Stroll the Square” event! With an estimated attendance of 200 residents, the square buzzed with activity and lively discussions about the future. Over 230 slices of Captain Tony’s Pizza were enjoyed, fueling the energetic conversations that produced 436 comments and ideas.

Key suggestions from the community included enhancing connections to surrounding neighborhoods, ensuring safe crossings and walkways for pedestrians, and creating a dedicated hangout spot. There was a strong call for a space for artists and makers, additional security measures, more event programming, and robust support from local businesses. Attendees also emphasized the need for family-friendly spaces and playgrounds.

Thank you to all who attended and shared their valuable insights! Check our social media and website regularly for progress updates, and send us your thoughts on the Square’s future at:

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Invite CNP/BBC to your meeting to share more about Shaker Square

Over the last two years, a lot of work has happened at Shaker Square. From fundraising for capital repairs to installing new roofs and facades, and from hosting community events to launching a Visioning Plan for the future, there is so much to share.

If you would like to invite CNP and BBC to share a little more about the work that has been done and what’s coming next at Shaker Square, please feel free to invite us to your next meeting! You can do that by using the “Contact Us” form from the Shaker Square website.

Just tell us what group is meeting, when and where they meet, and who we should contact for additional details and scheduling.

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Navigating Road Improvements

The City of Cleveland is making improvements along South Moreland Boulevard, Shaker Square, and North Moreland Boulevard. While construction is underway, there will be a change in the traffic patterns.

Use this website to stay up-to-date on construction, road closures, and other information about these important roads that lead into Shaker Square.

Learn more about the project and the easiest way to get to the Square at:

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Upcoming Events

North Union Farmers Market
Shaker Square
Saturdays
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The North Union Farmers Market at Shaker Square is back! Join us for the outdoor markets from 8 am to 12 pm every Saturday. Remember, SNAP benefits are welcomed and matched (up to $25) at all market locations!

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Summer at the Square
Shaker Square
Every other Thursday evening throughout the Summer

It’s time to kick off summer the Shaker Square way! Join us tonight, Thursday, May 30th from 6:00-8:30 PM for live music, lawn games, and a sweet treat giveaway during our first Summer at the Square event of the year!

This free event is perfect for the whole family! Mark your calendars and keep an eye on our social media for updates about the Summer at the Square series happening every other Thursday evening all summer long.

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Envisioning the Future of the Square

The Shaker Square Vision Plan team is coming to a local event near you! We invite you to join us throughout the summer to let us know what you think the future of Shaker Square should be. Keep an eye on our socials for info on about upcoming events.

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Please utilize the link below to submit any upcoming events in the neighborhood. Your contributions will help us keep our community informed.

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By Thomas Jewell, special to cleveland.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Beginning Thursday (May 30), Shaker Square kicks off its biweekly series of community events to be held over the summer on the historic retail destination’s green space.

“Summer on the Square” will then take place every other Thursday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. through the first week of August.

It will feature free-to-attend and family-friendly events that showcasing some of Cleveland’s finest artists, local businesses and community spirit.

“Guests of all ages are welcome to enjoy an evening of complimentary activities and are encouraged to visit the restaurants on Shaker Square,” a press release stated, further recommending bringing a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the live entertainment.