Upcoming Events in Gordon Square

Blank Canvas Theatre is dedicated to inspiring a new love for those new to theatre in the Cleveland community, while providing another quality venue for those who already love the arts. Blank Canvas Theatre is also honored and happy to provide a supportive, fun, and professional environment in which actors, designers and technicians can work together to create a positive experience for themselves and our audience.

The Capitol is owned by Northwest Neighborhoods CDC (formerly DSCDO) and operated by Cleveland Cinemas, and features Hollywood and independent films. In addition, a wide variety of special programming is screened, such as Happy Hour Classics, Summer Family Films, film festivals and documentaries with Q&A for community discussion. ​

Cleveland Public Theatre's mission is to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through groundbreaking 

performances and

life-changing education programs. CPT develops new, adventurous work; and nurtures Northeastern Ohio artists—particularly those whose work is inventive, intelligent, and socially conscious.

CPT's acclaimed education programs engage communities in devising new works that speak to contemporary issues, and empower participants to work for positive change in our community.

Maelstrom Collaborative Arts is dedicated to serving the growth of innovative artists at the borders of diverse genres, disciplines and media. We produce live performances that foster collaboration between artists and audiences and invite them into new adventurous territory.

Near West Theatre has a unique identity as a grassroots, intergenerational theatre with an emphasis on serving the needs of individuals and our community.Their mission is to create life-changing theatre arts experiences that empower our community. Near West Theatre works to build a socially just world through the transformative power of community theatre. 

Talespinner offers six professional theatrical productions each season: two specifically designed for children ages 0-5, and four for children ages 5 and up, and the grownups they bring with them to the theatre. Significantly, all productions are designed to be sensory friendly/relaxed, and to include accessible performances.