The Cleveland Professional Twenty-Thirty Club upcoming events

Welcome to Cleveland - 9th Cohort (04/20/2026)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Are you new to Cleveland? Recently moved back? Looking to meet new friends and discover the best of the city?

The Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club invites newcomers, transplants, boomerangers, or anyone who has moved to the area recently (ages 21–40) to join the ninth cohort of Welcome to Cleveland, a one-of-a-kind program designed to help young professionals feel at home, build connections, and fall in love with the city.

What You’ll Get

Exclusive events: Fun, curated experiences that showcase Cleveland’s neighborhoods, restaurants, and culture (all while making it easy to meet people).
Networking & friendships: Build your circle of friends and professional contacts through relaxed, welcoming events.
Insider access: Meet community leaders, learn about volunteer opportunities, and plug into Cleveland’s best resources for young professionals.
Private community chat: Stay connected with your cohort throughout the four-week program.

Program Highlights

Each event is designed to help you experience Cleveland while building friendships and lasting connections. They also highlight the Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club’s four pillars—Social, Networking, Philanthropy, and Education—so you’ll get a well-rounded introduction to both the city and the community you’re joining. Here’s a look at what’s planned for Cohort 9:

April 11th – Kickoff Brunch (Ohio City)
Start the program in style with brunch at one of Cleveland’s top spots to network. Meet your cohort, enjoy great food, and break the ice with new friends.

April 15th – Happy Hour at Southside (Tremont)
Enjoy some local brews and bites all while connecting with your cohort in one of the most vibrant neighborhood in Cleveland.

April 20th – Cooking Class at Tita Floras (Independence)
Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on Filipino cooking experience at beloved local spot Tita Flora’s. Learn new skills, share a delicious meal, and bond with your cohort and Welcome to Cleveland Alumni over great food.

April 25th – Volunteer Event with Chair-ity (Goodrich-Kirtland Park)
Give back to the community by helping organize and assemble furniture for families in need. Work side-by-side with your cohort for a meaningful afternoon that makes a real impact.

May 5th – Final Celebration Event (Cleveland Heights)
Celebrate the journey together with a festive evening at CLE Urban Winery featuring catering from Cilantro Taqueria. Enjoy great food, drinks, and time to connect as a cohort while marking Cinco de Mayo in style.

BONUS: Complete the cohort and unlock an exclusive discounted professional membership to the Cleveland 20/30 Club!

Program Costs:

$150 (or 2 payments of $80).*

Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

*all payments for those on payment plans are due by March 28th. No refunds will be issued past March 28th, 2026.

For questions about this program please email programdirector@cleveland2030.org

"I really enjoyed the program, and once I met everyone in the cohort, it made attending other Club events easier. I always saw familiar faces when I otherwise would have been overwhelmed by attending my first event and not knowing anyone. The kick-off brunch was so much fun. We played a dozen ice breaker games to ensure we got to know everyone and learned about our common interests. You could hear our laughter from down the hall. The program is excellent and Melinda, the program manager, is awesome. I loved the Facebook group chat because it gave us a closer sense of community and allowed us to keep in touch throughout the four months so we could organize last minute meetups. I can't stop raving to my friends and family how awesome this entire club is!" - Katriina Floderus, Cohort Two

Welcome to Cleveland: New Cohort & Alumni Cooking Class Mixer (04/20/2026)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Cleveland: New Cohort & Alumni Cooking Class Mixer

Join us for an interactive evening designed to welcome cohort nine to Cleveland and reconnect with our Welcome to Cleveland alumni community. Through a guided cooking experience, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful connections, collaborate in a fun setting and enjoy a shared meal together.

Connect with fellow alumni and welcome the newest cohort as we continue to

Event Details

Date: April 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Tita Flora's (6531 Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH 44131)
Parking: Free on-site
Dress Code: Casual / Comfortable (you’ll be cooking!)

️ What to Expect

Guided, hands-on cooking class
Small group collaboration
Networking with cohort nine members and alumni
Shared meal + conversation

Who Should Attend

This is event is reserved for Welcome to Cleveland Cohort 9 members and Welcome to Cleveland Alumni

Capacity / RSVP Note

Spots are limited to ensure a great experience. Please register early to secure your place.

QEO Dinner with Steve Meka & Dave Willett - Co-founders, STEM Handmade Soap (04/21/2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT

The Cleveland 20-30 Club & Plexus LGBTQ+ Young Professionals Committee invites you to this special edition QEO Dinner (Queer Executive Officer) —an evening of connection, conversation, and inspiration.

Join us for a QEO Dinner rooted in curiosity, resilience, and bold ideas—featuring Steve Meka and Dave Willett, co-owners of STEM Handmade Soap.

What started as a simple science experiment in the basement of their Lakewood home became a thriving, mission-driven business. With a background in biochemistry, Steve spent 18 months researching, testing, and refining formulas to create the perfect all-natural bar of soap—guided by feedback from friends and family. Alongside Dave, they launched STEM with a simple website, a clear vision, and a commitment to quality, transparency, and innovation.

Today, STEM Handmade Soap is a standout example of what can happen when science, entrepreneurship, and purpose intersect.

This QEO Dinner offers an intimate opportunity—limited to 20–30 emerging professionals—to hear their story up close, ask questions, and connect with peers navigating their own professional journeys. Expect honest conversation about entrepreneurship, experimentation, setbacks, growth, and building something meaningful from the ground up.

Adding to the magic of the evening, we’re returning to Sophie La Gourmande, hosted and fed by Chef Bob Sferra—a former QEO Dinner guest and beloved part of the Plexus community. It’s a full-circle night of great food, great people, and great stories.

Dinner and beverages are included. Space is intentionally limited to keep the conversation real, relaxed, and personal.

This event is being hosted by the Plexus LGBT + Allied Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Cleveland Professional 20-30 Club. The event is open to all.

Cost - $40 for Plexus members and $45 for non-members. All members of the 20-30 Club are welcome to attend. Registration will be handled directly through the Plexus website.

To register for this event, click here.

Networking Breakfast (04/24/2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Come have breakfast and network with The Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club. This is a great place for new members to learn about 20/30 and meet other great YP's in Cleveland! Registration is encouraged, but not required. Both members and non-members welcome.

Join us from 7:30a! If you are running late, no worries. Just a heads up, we will try to place food orders by 7:45

Attendees are responsible for purchasing own breakfast.

Welcome to Cleveland - 9th Cohort (04/25/2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Are you new to Cleveland? Recently moved back? Looking to meet new friends and discover the best of the city?

What You’ll Get

Exclusive events: Fun, curated experiences that showcase Cleveland’s neighborhoods, restaurants, and culture (all while making it easy to meet people).
Networking & friendships: Build your circle of friends and professional contacts through relaxed, welcoming events.
Insider access: Meet community leaders, learn about volunteer opportunities, and plug into Cleveland’s best resources for young professionals.
Private community chat: Stay connected with your cohort throughout the four-week program.

Program Highlights

April 15th – Happy Hour at Southside (Tremont)
Enjoy some local brews and bites all while connecting with your cohort in one of the most vibrant neighborhood in Cleveland.

BONUS: Complete the cohort and unlock an exclusive discounted professional membership to the Cleveland 20/30 Club!

Program Costs:

$150 (or 2 payments of $80).*

Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

*all payments for those on payment plans are due by March 28th. No refunds will be issued past March 28th, 2026.

For questions about this program please email programdirector@cleveland2030.org

April Hike - Hemlock Creek Trail (04/25/2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Note. Starting this month we are back to our summer start time: 10 AM!

For our April hike, we will hike into the Cuyahoga river valley. The Hemlock Creek Trail, almost 2 miles long with a 200-foot bridge spanning the Cuyahoga River, opened this fall in Independence off Brecksville Road!

Notes:

-Leashed dogs are allowed on the trails.

-Please bring your own water, sunscreen, and bug spray.

-Please wear comfortable hiking shoes designed to withstand rugged terrain.

For more information:

https://westcreek.org/project/hemlock-creek-trail/

This event is open to Social & Professional members. Registration required. In order to receive the meetup coordinates, you must register. This helps our organization assist with contract tracing if needed.

Welcome to Cleveland - 9th Cohort (05/05/2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Are you new to Cleveland? Recently moved back? Looking to meet new friends and discover the best of the city?

What You’ll Get

Exclusive events: Fun, curated experiences that showcase Cleveland’s neighborhoods, restaurants, and culture (all while making it easy to meet people).
Networking & friendships: Build your circle of friends and professional contacts through relaxed, welcoming events.
Insider access: Meet community leaders, learn about volunteer opportunities, and plug into Cleveland’s best resources for young professionals.
Private community chat: Stay connected with your cohort throughout the four-week program.

Program Highlights

April 15th – Happy Hour at Southside (Tremont)
Enjoy some local brews and bites all while connecting with your cohort in one of the most vibrant neighborhood in Cleveland.

BONUS: Complete the cohort and unlock an exclusive discounted professional membership to the Cleveland 20/30 Club!

Program Costs:

$150 (or 2 payments of $80).*

Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

*all payments for those on payment plans are due by March 28th. No refunds will be issued past March 28th, 2026.

For questions about this program please email programdirector@cleveland2030.org

May Around Town at The Corner Alley (05/07/2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join the Club for our May Around Town event at The Corner Alley, located in downtown Cleveland just off East 4th Street. Situated in one of the city’s most vibrant entertainment districts, The Corner Alley offers an energetic, modern atmosphere that blends casual fun with classic downtown appeal, creating a lively backdrop for conversation and connection.

Members are invited to unwind and network with fellow young professionals while enjoying craft cocktails, draft beers, non-alcoholic beverages, and a variety of crowd-pleasing food options. For those looking to add a little friendly competition to the evening, bowling lanes will be available for purchase on site, allowing members to roll a few frames while socializing with fellow attendees.

Our Around Town networking socials are hosted on the first Thursday of every month at awesome venues across Cleveland and are our largest monthly meetup. These events are a great place to meet new people, have fun with friends, and learn more about the Club. Around Towns are always free for Professional and Social members, and guests are encouraged and welcome to attend. Event attendees come from all walks of life and typically range in ages 25-45.

We encourage young professionals from all industries and professions to attend networking events. Sales, Accountants, Lawyers, Engineers, IT, Educators, Entrepreneurs, Physicians, Nurses, Real Estate, Elected Officials, Marketing, Banking, Architects, Government, Insurance, Finance, Manufacturing, Non-Profit, HR, and more.

Registration is recommended. Cash bar will be available. As a way of saying "thank you" to the our venue for hosting us for this month's Around Town, an automatic gratuity will be added to each check.

Covid-19 Statement

Pride Networking Happy Hour (06/10/2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join the 20/30 Club as we partner again with the Plexus LGBT+ Allied Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals Committee for the third annual Pride Networking Happy Hour to celebrate Pride Month! Build community with other queer and allied YPs from around Northeast Ohio. Make new connections, make new friends, and celebrate the diversity of Cleveland.

This event will take place at Twist Social Club, one of the most popular LGBTQ+ bars/restaurants in Cleveland. A cash bar with drink specials will be available.

Registration is free and open to all!

Allyship is an active process and a choice we make each day to advocate for those with less privileges than our own, to callout bias and discriminatory behavior, and to do what we can to uplift the voices of diverse and marginalized communities. Whether you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community or you're an ally, we welcome you and invite you to join us.

About Twist Social Club:
Located right on the Cleveland / Lakewood border, Twist Social Club is a neighborhood bar and night club focused on serving the LGBT community of greater Cleveland. They have a robust entertainment schedule including monthly theme parties and Cleveland's best DJ's. In addition, each day of the week has its own unique activity or theme from Trivia Tuesday to karaoke.