Downtown Now: Can't Miss Cleveland Events

The 11th annual Downtown Cleveland Restaurant Week is here. This year’s theme is Treat Yo Self! Starting Feb. 16 and running through Feb. 25, Clevelanders can experience downtown’s thriving culinary scene with specially priced lunch and dinner options at select restaurants throughout Downtown Cleveland. Last year, more than 50 restaurants prepared delicious prix-fixe menus for several hundred patrons, and an even bigger turnout is expected this year. For more information, including details about the Restaurant Week Kick-Off Party on Feb. 15, visit downtowncleveland.com.

The 42nd annual Cleveland International Film Festival kicks off with an opening night event April 4 at Playhouse Square and continues with screenings at Tower City Cinemas and select neighborhood locations through April 15. Last year’s festival attracted 106,504 people who viewed 202 features and 216 shorts from more than 70 countries. For tickets, memberships and more information, visit clevelandfilm.org.