More than 150 Cuyahoga County nonprofits received project support grants from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture for 2026—helping fund everything from neighborhood concerts and youth theater productions to arts education programs. The grants provide critical resources to strengthen community connections, expand opportunities, and elevate local arts programming.
Rhythm on the River returns to Cuyahoga Valley National Park on Sunday, June 7—with Apostle Jones opening the season. Other acts this summer include Hubbs Groove, Athea René, and Forecast, with local community groups opening some of the acts. Organizers have redesigned the event footprint, expanded programming, and enhanced ways for visitors to enjoy music, nature, and fun at Howe Meadow.
Downtown Canton’s June First Friday returns to its artistic roots with Chalk the Walk, gallery visits, live music from The SpYder Stompers, food trucks, and a new initiative designed to connect visitors with the city’s growing arts and culture scene.
Inspired by the movement of the continents across time, ChamberFest Cleveland's 14th season explores how music travels across borders, cultures, and generations. The festival features 12 performances, guest artists, family activities, and clarinetist Franklin Cohen's 80th birthday celebration.
The Cleveland Museum of Art celebrates its 110th birthday on Saturday, June 6 with free admission to two special exhibits, member perks, and special discounts. The milestone reflects more than a century of fulfilling its founders' vision to provide world-class art "for the benefit of all the people forever."
The South Euclid Food Truck Park kicks off its fourth season on June 5 with live music, food trucks, and a full summer calendar of concerts, food trucks and events. After infrastructure improvements, city officials say the park has evolved into a true gathering place in the downtown district.
Cuyahoga County Public Library invites readers of all ages and abilities to dig into books this summer with its 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. "Unearth a Story" features a prehistoric-theme, a focus on dinosaurs and archaeology, and urges participants to build daily reading habits—offering activities and rewards that spark curiosity and prevent summer learning loss.
Despite an early shutdown due to large crowds, organizers of the 17th Cleveland Asian Festival say this year’s event was one of the best. Festival leaders highlighted the community’s enthusiasm and encouraged visitors to support AsiaTown businesses. Photographer Reuben Kutash documented the fun!
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.