The Salvation Army's West Park Corps and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank will distribute more than 12,000 pounds of fresh produce this Friday, July 17, in a monthly program that serves hundreds of  individuals and families.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and partners  will host the sold-out eighth annual "A Taste of Black Cleveland: The Food Showcase 8.0" tonight at Rocket Arena, featuring tastings from 28 Black-owned restaurants, chefs, caterers, dessert makers, and food trucks while celebrating Cleveland's Black culinary community.

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Canalway Partners is hosting outdoor summer programming at Canal Basin Park with free bike rides, Shakespeare Festival performances, music, and volunteer events through September—encouraging Clevelanders to experience the city's historic riverfront.

A week of airport tours, flight instruction, and hands-on learning gives NEO students a taste of careers in aviation and aerospace through the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals' ACE Academy Cleveland.

Cleveland Neighborhood Progress is investing $1.66 million in the city's 18 Community Development Corporations (CDC)s to strengthen staffing, operations, and organizational capacity—recognizing that healthy neighborhood organizations are essential to long-term revitalization.

Go beyond the glowing displays at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Asian Lantern Festival and get to know the artisans from Zigong, China, whose centuries-old craft combines handmade tradition with modern technology to create one of the city's most popular summer experiences.

Artist Jordan "Wongface" Wong's new public art installation "Welcome Home," transforms the side of Siam Cafe into a neighborhood gateway and a vibrant celebration of AsiaTown's culture, history and future with symbols and messages.

The BorderLight Theatre and Fringe Festival returns to Playhouse Square with more free programming, stronger partnerships with Cleveland artists, and a lineup of international productions that aim to bring new audiences together through theatre, music, dance, and performance.

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As the United States marks its 250th anniversary this weekend, Cleveland has its own milestone to celebrate. Founded just 20 years after the nation, the city has evolved from a frontier settlement into an industrial powerhouse, healthcare leader, and cultural center. Tom Matowitz traces 230 years of Cleveland history—and the resilience that continues to shape its future.

In his forthcoming graphic novel "The Dissidents," Cleveland author John "Derf" Backderf explores the true story of the artists and writers behind "The Masses," a radical magazine targeted during World War I for its anti-war views. Through meticulous research and vivid illustrations, Backderf examines a century-old battle over free speech, political repression, and dissent that continues to resonate today.

The new "Supergirl" movie arrives in CLE Friday, and the Siegel & Shuster Society will host a special screening at the Capitol Theatre,  hold talks with "Supergirl" writer Mariko Tamaki, and a companion event at the Maltz Museum's "Icons in Ink: The Jewish Comics Experience" exhibit.

One South Euclid is celebrating he unveiling of artist Olivia Oltmanns' "Grow Together" landmark mural in the city's Mayfield-Green district. The nonprofits is gearing up for a summer of engagement through Food Truck Park events, the return of Recess Rewind, and programs designed to connect residents with resources and each other.

Cleveland composer Chris Neiner and Stars in the Classics will perform 'Tales of Euclid Beach Park' at the Cleveland History Center on June 25. Inspired by the amusement park's history and iconic Grand Carousel, the performance combines live chamber music with Ohio Contemporary Ballet dancers as part of the museum's America250 celebration.

Canalway Partners' Picnic in the Park returns to Canal Basin Park with live music, food trucks, family activities, and historical exhibits celebrating both America 250 and the vital role the Ohio and Erie Canal played in shaping Cleveland.

The Veterans Memorial Bridge opens its historic streetcar level to visitors on Saturday, June 27, offering a rare opportunity to explore one of Cleveland's most iconic landmarks. The self-guided tours are part of Cleveland History Days and coincide with Canalway Partners' Picnic in the Park celebration—connecting visitors with the city's rich transportation, industrial, and civic history.

The Gates Mills Garden Club welcomed visitors to its biennial Through the Garden Gate tour, offering rare access to seven private gardens throughout the village. The event highlighted the club's 95-year  commitment to gardening, conservation, and preserving the natural beauty of Gates Mills.

Three new exhibits opening June 20 at The Sculpture Center feature site-responsive works by Noelle Choy, Jacklyn Brickman, and Malena Grigoli. Through various media, the artists explore memory, place, belonging, and the unseen forces that shape everyday life—inviting visitors to reconsider the histories and relationships embedded in the world around them.

Students at Cleveland Metropolitan School District's Willson School recently restored and redesigned six rain barrels outside Historic St. Casimir Church—combining public art with environmental stewardship. The colorful barrels help reduce stormwater runoff while giving students a hands-on lesson in conservation, local ecosystems, and community engagement.