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The Cleveland Museum of Art’s Parade the Circle returns June 13 with a "Momentum" theme inspired by CMA’s “American Printed Silks” exhibit. Parade prep is in its new creative home at the CMA Community Arts Center. Lead artist Hector Castellanos Lara says participants are ready with elaborate costumes and decorations!
A year-long community engagement effort in the Hough neighborhood ensures residents play a central role in shaping redevelopment and cultural preservation. Led by Rhodes Heritage Group, MidTown Cleveland, and ThirdSpace Action Lab, the initiative gathered community input to guide investments and shape neighborhood identity.
South Euclid city officials are optimistic about the future of the former Notre Dame College campus after Akron Children’s Hospital was the successful bidder in an auction last week. Officials say they hope the property will continue its legacy of community use as a regional healthcare center while also creating new opportunities for residents.
Shaker Heights native Jeff Friedman's lifelong love of orcas led him to build a new life in Washington's Friday Harbor—leading whale watching tours on the Salish Sea. Friedman's Maya's Legacy is now up for best whale watching company in USA Today's readers' poll. Learn how to vote here!
Cuyahoga County this week broke ground on the $15 million Euclid Beach Connector Trail, a two-thirds-of-a-mile multimodal pathway that will transform private beachfront into public lakefront access in Collinwood. The project involves property owners granting easements in exchange for shoreline stabilization—giving more than 1,000 residents access to Lake Erie.
The Cleveland Asian Festival returns May 16 and 17 with its largest celebration to date, featuring a record number of vendors, expanded culinary offerings, and a full slate of cultural programming. From K-pop performances and traditional dance to community initiatives, this year's festival highlights the diversity and growing impact of AsiaTown.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History extends its reach far beyond its walls with its virtual programs, summer camps, and lifelong learning opportunities for all ages. From local classrooms to remote communities, CMNH connects audiences to science, nature, and discovery.
After relocating from Shaker Square to Cleveland Heights 13 months ago, EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute has more than doubled its revenue and is now expanding its footprint with upgraded classrooms, teaching kitchen, and new oyster bar. Founder Brandon Chrostowski credits the Cleveland Heights community for EDWINS' continued growth and success.
Shooters, the longtime West Bank staple, has reopened with new ownership, a redesigned space, and a refreshed concept aimed at a new generation. With updated dining, entertainment, and waterfront experiences, the revival reflects both the Flats’ ongoing evolution and Cleveland’s broader push to reconnect with its riverfront.
South Euclid is experiencing a surge in residential development, with several projects in the city adding new single-family homes and townhomes. What began with developing the former Lowden Elementary site in 2024 has expanded into a broader effort to reuse vacant land, modernize zoning, and attract new residents.
Bedford resident Tim Tench's active lifestyle took a sudden turn after a diagnosis of the fatal lung disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis—setting off a race for a life-saving double lung transplant. Tench shares his journey to illustrate the impact of organ donation and the importance of making one’s wishes known.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Kent State University’s School of Fashion students have partnered to present “Fashion & Feather." The exhibit brings together student designs, historic fashion, and bird feathers to explore the intersections of fashion, nature, sustainability, and conservation.
The Cleveland International Hall of Fame honored six inductees at its sold-out 2026 ceremony, celebrating the city’s rich cultural diversity and welcoming three newly represented ethnicities. The event also introduced the inaugural Debbie Hanson “Forever Young” Awards, recognizing two individuals for their quiet but lasting contributions to the community.
Downtown Cleveland, Inc. will host a community meeting this week to discuss a public art project that will transform Huron Road in the Gateway District into a mural. The project, by artist Ryan Jaenke, is funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies to improve pedestrian safety, boost foot traffic, and support businesses.
Cleveland City Council has declared April 18 Superman Day, honoring Glenville natives and the superhero creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The designation is part of ongoing efforts to recognize the Man of Steel's local roots.
It's opening night of the Cleveland International Film Festival, which celebrates its 50th anniversary with 10 days of films, premieres, and star power. The milestone year features a global lineup of more than 300 titles and more than 100 premieres—marking a year of renewed energy and a strong return to CIFF's deep roots.
The Cleveland Museum of Art’s "still/emerging: Native American Works on Paper" highlights Indigenous artists' prints and drawings that are supplemented with interpretive text panels, written by Indigenous community members who share their personal perspectives and lived experiences.
Cuyahoga County Public Library and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank are continuing their partnership to address food insecurity in 2026, after serving nearly 5,000 households last year through mobile pantries, senior food boxes, and other meal programs.
Photographer Johnny Joo and painter Tessa LeBaron explore mental health, resilience, and creative renewal in “Emergence,” a collaborative exhibit at 78th Street Studios that reflects their personal journeys and the healing power of art. The show features Joo's photography and LeBaron's paintings.
"The Origin of a Villain," a collaboration between the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and Cleveland Public Theatre, explores the complex relationship between circumstances and personal choice through the lived experiences of 14 Y-Haven Treatment and Recovery Center residents. Now in its 27th year, the Y-Haven Theatre Project weaves together stories of recovery into a unified narrative of hope and redemption.