Something for Everyone

Final Fridays will feature an all-night happy hour at participating bars, discounted shopping at local merchants, a sidewalk art walk, live entertainment, and engaging activities for all! Come, be a part of a vibrant and creative evening like none other.

We're more than thrilled to be the permanent home of Made Cleveland's first brick-and-mortar store! After two successful holiday pop-ups in the neighborhood, Ash O'Connor finally decided to get serious with Coventry and sign a lease with Cleveland Heights for the former City Buddha space at 1807 Coventry Road.

Join Coventry Village and Safer Heights in supporting black-owned businesses and artists at our 3rd Annual Juneteenth celebration on June 19th!

Love is officially here in Coventry Village! With the recent blizzards and frigid weather, we are looking forward to snuggling up with our loved ones this Valentine’s Day. When planning your dates and activities, show some LoveForCov by shopping with our local merchants! 

Grateful for 50 years of business in Coventry Village, we celebrate Tommy's Restaurant on this monumental anniversary!

We are so excited to be welcoming our newest Coventry Village merchant, KoKo Bakery! Koko Bakery will be open for business on Thursday, December 16th. The location is the former Piccadilly Artisan Yogurt (1767 Coventry Rd.) space next door to Pacific East.

Our 2021 Holiday Festival will be taking place on December 11th from 11am-9pm. We have activities planned for the whole family, with kid-friendly events during the day and holiday bar crawls at night. 

Coventry Cash is valid at most merchants in Coventry Village! Join us on Nov. 26 + Nov. 27 to receive yours!

Made Cleveland announces its Holiday Pop Up Market in the heart of Coventry Village. Experience a festive way to shop high-quality art and goods made only from local Clevelanders.

We know how stressful the gift search can be, so we put together a gift guide! Check out our gift guides for every person in your life. We’ve got gifts for even the hardest friend to please.

It’s our favorite time of year in Coventry Village, Shop Local Weekend! As we enter the full holiday swing, make an effort to shop small this year. As many of our local small businesses are recovering from COVID, you will find many opportunities to put your dollar in the hands of your community.

Happy Halloween to everyone in Coventry Village! The spookiest time of the year has arrived, and we are ready to celebrate in a truly frightening fashion on October 29th from 5-8pm. This year’s CovenTREAT Trick or Treat event will be taking place during our October Final Friday, as well as our last Movie in The Park showing for the season. We highly encourage everyone to come in costume, especially for Trick or Treating among the Coventry Village merchants! 

We are so grateful to Lake Erie Ink for providing a home for the aspiring writers of Cleveland Heights! Not only do they provide workshops for young artists and writers, they also offer academic support, and create unique opportunities for education and expression. This upcoming month they are partnering with organizations from all over Cleveland Heights for their newest Weekend Ink Genre Workshop.

Coventry Village is pleased to announce that Amplify Dispensary will be opening in our neighborhood this year. Occupying the old “American Apparel” space adjacent to Grums, this will be the first-ever retail location operated by Buckeye Relief, expected to open at the end of 2021.

Learn how to live sustainably in your everyday life while enjoying wellness activities at the 2021 Eco Fair in PEACE Park! The Cleveland Heights Eco Fair aims to connect NEO residents with resources that can guide them in their search for better, easier, more informed choices that align with their values of conservation and respect for the environment in which we all live. It's a celebration for families, community leaders, and businesses who are leading the way to a more sustainable way of life. Visit www.chgreenteam.org for complete details.

Coventry Village is the place to be if you need work! Our merchants are hiring for several different positions. Application details are listed with each open position. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive regular updates on who’s hiring in the neighborhood.

Wow, this year blew by so fast, we can barely believe it’s September already! Our Final Friday event this month is the perfect opportunity to ring the new season. Join us for discounts, a trip to detention with The Breakfast Club, and a special performance from the Erie Heights Brass Ensemble! We’ve got plenty of fun planned for the whole family, so come on down to Coventry Village on September 24th from 5-9 pm. 

The Grog Shop is turning 29 years old this month and we’re thrilled to announce a great lineup of shows to celebrate their anniversary weekend!

Our annual Harvey Pekar Comic Fest is BACK! This year, we are pulling out all the stops to make this year's festival unforgettable.

Coventry Village is back with our favorite evening event series on the last Friday of each month! Final Friday will feature an all-night happy hour at participating bars, discounted shopping at local merchants, sidewalk art walk, live entertainment, and engaging activities for all!Come, be a part of a vibrant and creative evening like none other.

The best of friends are the hardest ones to say goodbye to! We are so sad to see our beloved friends at City Buddha leave, but we are excited about the next chapter. Thank you for spending so many years with us, we will always cherish the imprint you've left on Coventry Village. See a letter from owner Larry Collins.

Cleveland Heights, Ohio -- Coventry Village is excited to announce that two incredible local organizers will be hosting a Back to School Drive in the neighborhood! KidFly Attire and Winedowntogether have created a full day to celebrate the new school year. Join us in Coventry Village from 2-8 pm on Aug 21, 2021. This event is free to the public and open to all ages, featuring over 60 vendors throughout Coventry Village. There will be activities planned throughout the day that the whole family will enjoy! 

The Rust Belt Riders Neighborhood food-scrap drop-off program is available in the City of Cleveland Heights. Bins will be found in the parking lot of the Coventry PEACE Campus off of Euclid Heights Blvd and will be available 24/7/365 for collection of household food scraps. 

University Heights Symphonic Band announces a summer performance at the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park. The performance will take place on Friday, July 30, as part of the Coventry Village Special Improvement District’s Final Fridays series and will mark one of the band’s first events since returning to performing after the COVID-19 pandemic. This concert will begin at 7:30 PM.

There is nothing like getting lost in a book for hours on end. When we are looking for that next page-turner, we know that Mac’s Backs Books is going to have exactly what we are looking for. As a longtime home for independent authors and hidden gems, Mac’s Backs is the perfect place to find your next read. 

Coventry Village is back with our favorite evening event series on the last Friday of each month! This month, during PRIDE, we'll be celebrating local queer artists and creators!

Coventry Village events are coming back in full swing! We are so excited to be seeing all your smiling faces visiting our merchants. While we desperately missed seeing everyone, we still have a responsibility to stay safe and protect vulnerable community members.

Going vegan can be a pretty intimidating lifestyle change, one of the main fears we have is, “What if I can’t find anything to eat while I’m out?” Coventry Village is a great spot for vegans, with a wide variety of vegan cuisine you’re guaranteed to snag a great meal!

Join Coventry Village and Safer Heights in supporting black-owned businesses and artists at our Juneteenth celebration on June 19th!

This month, join us in welcoming five brand-new merchants to our community. We know that our incredible community will make our newest merchants feel right at home. Without further ado, meet our newest merchants! 

With a range of beloved series, and new fan favorites, the venues are coming back in full swing. A new life has been breathed into the local music scene, as independent artists flock to the stages with new and vibrant material. Artists like Red Rose Panic, Mixed Feelings, Liz Kelly, and Apostle Jones, are lighting up the local scene. Fans who have spent the year cooped up are eager to come back to the local music scene.

Mother's day is around the corner, and we’re all looking for the perfect gift and of course, we want one that will make this year’s an unforgettable one. Check out our Mother's Day Gift Guide!

EYEJ Youth Council Plans “Pop-Up Shop” Fundraiser: Join the Youth Council from Empowering Youth Exploring Justice will be hosting a pop-up shop fundraiser at Grog Shop on March 27 & 28th!

Join City Church Heights for an evening of singing together!

The merchants of Coventry VIllage are working hard to stay afloat during these peak-pandemic winter days. Shop local in a variety of ways this holiday season and make a huge difference for our community.

Coventry PEACE Inc. is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Heights Library and signed a 15-month lease on the former Coventry school building, which has been home to arts and community service non-profits for more than a decade.

Help the Grog Shop today by donating to their crowdfunding campaign and purchasing tickets for upcoming shows!

Join Safer Heights in Coventry Village for a pop-up art show + shop featuring all local women artists! This women's empowerment event will take place along the sidewalks of Coventry to facilitate social distancing. MASK REQUIRED. Please come out to support these creative women of many art forms, meet them, see their art, and buy art!

Grog Shop & B Side Lounge present Behind the Bar at B Side Patio concert series!

‘INSIDE OUT’ MEETS YEAR OF UPHEAVAL WITH MESSAGE OF LOVE‍. A reimagined art walk in Coventry Village provokes reflection on 2020 events.

The Businesses of Coventry Village safely reopen in for carryout, patio dining, curbside, and more. Here's the latest listing of hours, protocols, and safety precautions being taken.

Get ready to once again enjoy some of your regular breakfast or lunch favorites, including our signature Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Eggs Benedict, our specialty omelets, Reubens, steak sandwiches, and Cali Clubs. In addition, we are excited to also provide you with COCKTAILS TO GO—Mimosas and Bloody Marys to name a few.

Mac's Backs Books hosts a free virtual reading on Coventry Village Facebook and Instagram LIVE every Tuesday at 3pm.

‍Supporting Small Businesses of Coventry Village During Coronavirus Concerns

In honor of the 40th anniversary of the 1980 Winter Olympics' Miracle on Ice, we are having a Hockey Day at Panini's.

Whether you're in love, going on a 2nd Tinder Date, or flying SOLO... Coventry Village has something special for you on Valentine's Day.

Join Coventry Village in celebrating the season with free fun for kids, shopping for all, Coventry Cash, bar crawls and more!

Join Coventry Village as we ring in the holiday season with a day, packed full of specials, treats, festivities, shopping, activities and fun for people of all ages! Bring your best friend, your kids, your parents, or the whole squad out for a great time!

Space Available in Coventry Village: Pop-Ups, Seasonal, and More!

Join us for a day full of shopping, gifts, giveaways, goodies, and more while we support our favorite local Coventry Village shops!

Final Fridays will feature an all night happy hour at participating bars, discounted shopping at local merchants, open art studios, theatre openings, live entertainment and engaging activities for all! Come, be a part of a vibrant and creative evening like none other. FINAL FRIDAYS: HALLOWEEN Friday, OCTOBER 25 | 5-9pm FREE PARKING ALL DAY (lots / meters / garages)

Join us for candy, treats, and Halloween crafts from your favorite Coventry Village shops & spots.

Heights Music Hop 2019 Coventry Village District – September 12 | 6-9 p.m. Cedar Fairmount District – September 13 | 6-10 p.m. Cedar Lee District – September 14 | 6-11 p.m.

Coventry Village is excited to announce the launch of a new evening event series on the last Friday of each month!Final Friday will feature an all night happy hour at participating bars, discounted shopping at local merchants, open art studios, theatre openings, live entertainment and engaging activities for all!

Join us every Thursday in Coventry PEACE Campus. Park at 9pm for a FREE movie. Bring your own snacks, blanket/chair, and all your friends! Arrive by 8pm for pre-movie activities.

Join us as we celebrate the summer in Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park with yoga/movement classes at 5pm on select dates and free weekly drum circle with Donald Davis from 6-8pm.

On July 20, the Pekar Park Comic Book Fest will return to Coventry Village for its fifth year.

Join the merchants and artists of Coventry Village on May 31st for an evening of food, drinks, shopping, music, art and more from 5-9pm.

The merchants of Coventry Village will be setting up on the sidewalk, alongside of local artists, makers, and businesses for a day of music, shopping, and free family games and activities.

A Summer Flea Market Series presented by The Old Vaudevillian in Coventry Village held at the Coventry PEACE Campus. Come shop local unique vendors, stroll Coventry and enjoy the amazing park.

Join the merchants and artists of Coventry Village on April 26th for an evening of food, drinks, shopping, music, art and more from 5-9pm.

May is Bike Month and the Cedar Fairmount, Cedar Lee and Coventry Special Improvement Districts will be celebrating in a big way with the introduction of their first collaborative Bike the Heights weekend from Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5.

Grog Shop, B Side Lounge, and Sunshine Headquarters Too are hosting different events starting on Friday, April 19th and all day on Saturday, April 20th!

Discounts available at Attenson's Antiques & Books, Mac's Backs Books, and more!

So many merchants on Coventry have been nominated for Best of CLE 2019 from @clevelandscene! Show some love for your favorite neighborhood and vote for these local businesses!

Join the merchants of Coventry Village as we celebrate Star Wars Day, this year, on May The Fourth!

COVENTRY KIDS DAY March 31, 2019, 12pm-4pm

Coventry Village is hosting its annual Holiday Festival on December 8, 2018 from 11am through the evening with events and activities for all! Combining the fest with Grog Shop and B Side Lounge’s Jingle Bell Shop, along with increased partnership between Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Campus and the Coventry Merchants, the district is proud to present something for everyone.

Coventry Village Special Improvement District Names Mallory Phillips as New Executive Director

Coventry Village Summer Series 2018. FREE Summer FUN! All events are free & open to the public.

Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday, April 28th Celebrate with Mac Backs-Books on Coventry!

We're excited for you to meet our newest Coventry Village neighbor, Studio How-To. Join them for their grand opening party on Saturday, April 7th from 11 AM to 6 PM.

Join us for Coventry Kids Day, a FREE community event with FUN activities for the whole family. Dance Party w/ Special Guest, Moana! Kids Yoga! Bubble Party! Crafts! Storytime! Caricatures! ....and MORE! Free Parking too. Click here to see the schedule.

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library System voted to accept from the school district the transfer of the former Coventry school property, including the school building, playground and greenspace, at a special meeting of its board of trustees on Feb. 5.

Tommy Fello (Tommy's Restaurant) shared the sweetest letter and tribute to his long-time friend, Steve Presser (Big Fun.) One of the things that makes Coventry Village like no other is the wonderful friendships built between merchants.

Crain's Cleveland Business sits down with Mac's Backs-Books on Coventry Co-Owner, Suzanne DeGaetano for a Source Lunch

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Coventry Village. Free Parking + Ride the Free Bluelink Shuttle to University Circle

Have Coventry Cash? Spend it in January!

January is the last month of the Vintage Apparel: Made in Cleveland Pop-Up shop! Enjoy 50% off your ENTIRE purchase. Every BRAND NEW vintage piece in the store is now $5-$20!

Grog Shop is kicking off the new year with their annual FREE WEEKEND. No cover - No tickets required for entry. All Ages Thursday 1/4 throught Sunday 1/7

Join us for a full day of FREE Holiday fun all throughout the Coventry Village neighborhood!

This holiday season --- Earn a $10 Coventry Cash Coupon for every $50 you spend (per single transaction) at participating locations.

Join the Grog Shop and B Side Lounge for the annual pop-up holiday shop, spanning two levels on Saturday, December 16th from 11 am - 5 pm.

Shop Small in Coventry Village on Saturday, November 25th. FREE Parking all day + special events and offers all throughout the neighborhood!

Coventry Village Trick -or-Treat. Candy, treats, and Halloween crafts. Fri, Oct 27th. 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Look for the official "CovenTREAT Stop" signs posted at participating locations.

The Coventry Village Special Improvement District is hiring friendly, part-time, Neighborhood Ambassadors for the upcoming holiday season. Make extra holiday cash by greeting visitors and helping us create amazing guest experiences. Primary responsibility is assisting with shopping and dining recommendations, distributing promotional materials and helping execute our "Coventry Cash" holiday promotion. Click here for details.

We all love the Coventry Playground and Gardens, but it takes a lot of neighbors and friends to keep it looking good. Students, families and neighbors are invited to fall workday, a fun and rewarding day of cleaning, gardening and repairing.

Park once and take CircleLink, University Circle's FREE neighborhood circulator. to your next destination. Starting October 1st, service will begin running routes from Coventry Village to University Circle and Little Italy.

The Grog Shop opened in 1992 when Kathy Blackman and two other business partners took over a Cleveland Heights bar on the corner of Coventry and Mayfield roads. They all lived near the space and thought it would make for a good rock club. They were right.

This year’s race will take place on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m. The race is a fun run for all ages and abilities, as well as a chip-timed race for the competitive runner. The race, now in its third year, has raised more than $10,000, providing hundreds of scholarships each year to deserving children.

Cleveland Heights native Emily Pomeranz moved to Washington D.C., but always had fond memories of the milkshakes at Tommy's in Coventry. As Emily was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was moved to hospice, she had a last dying wish for two things: a Cleveland Indians ball cap and a Tommy's milkshake.

Click here for the Coventry Cash Official Rules and Regulations