The Beachland Ballroom, a cornerstone of Cleveland's music scene, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Founded by Cindy Barber and Mark Leddy, the venue has become a cultural hub and Collinwood advocate—hosting performances and promoting neighborhood revitalization.

The Cleveland Museum of Art's 33rd annual Parade the Circle is this Saturday, June 14. Artists and volunteers have been working for weeks to create masks, puppets, and floats for The free event showcases intricate artwork, music, dance, and community spirit.

The American Institute of Architects Cleveland hosted a lecture on Charles Schweinfurth, a prominent Cleveland architect from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as part of its Body of Work series. The lecture explored Schweinfurth's architectural legacy in Cleveland, which includes Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and numerous Euclid Avenue mansions.

The Cleveland Institute of Art's graduating seniors recently showcased their capstone projects in a public exhibition, featuring more than 112 works across various disciplines. Six outstanding students were awarded the President's Traveling Scholarship, highlighting innovative projects in various media.

Clevelanders showed their true colors on Saturday at the Pride in the CLE 2025 march and celebration, organized by the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland. Thousands of people gathered downtown to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community. The event featured a march through the city streets, followed by a festival with food trucks, vendors, and live entertainment.

Cleveland native Melody Chu's debut novel, "Mathey Girls" draws from her personal experiences of loss and friendship to tell a compelling story of grief and self-discovery. Chu's own journey has gone from international lawyer to author, and her novel reflects personal themes of enduring friendships and overcoming adversity.

Global Ambassadors Language Academy (GALA) in the West Park neighborhood is the state's only dual language charter academy offering immersion in Spanish and Mandarin. Since its inception in 2016, GALA has grown steadily each year, setting students up for success in an increasingly globalized world.

FreshWater is sharing six of the winning poems and essays written by local students for The Maltz Museum’s 2025 Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out and Youth Sing Out essay and poetry contest.

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History will go from iive classical music to classic rock this summer with a visual Pink Floyd visual experience in Shafran Planetarium and free Sounds of Summer" piano performances in partnership with Cleveland State University.

Cleveland Chain Reaction, the annual pitch competition organized by the Greater Cleveland Partnership's Council of Smaller Enterprises, is now accepting applications for its eighth season.

Literary Cleveland is hosting "A Lit Summer Night: Story Slam Fundraiser" its free community programming and Inkubator Writing Conference. The event features personal stories inspired by Rita Dove's work, with performances by notable writers and poets, as well as live music, appetizers, and a silent auction.

The MidTown Collaboration Center, a new 98,000-square-foot innovation hub in the Hough neighborhood, is celebrating its grand opening with a community block party on May 16. The center, developed by the Cleveland Foundation, JumpStart, KeyBank, and other partners, aims to boost economic activity and create jobs while bringing together multiple organizations focused on community-centered research and programming initiatives.

Cleveland plays a crucial role in bird migration, situated between two major migratory corridors. Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland's Harvey Webster offers insights on bird watching, conservation efforts, and the importance of creating bird-friendly habitats during Cleveland's peak bird migration season.

The Cleveland Asian Festival returns for its 16th year, celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with two days of performances, food, shopping, and community pride in Cleveland's AsiaTown neighborhood. The free event, expected to draw over 50,000 attendees, features over 120 vendors, 33 food stalls, live performances, and cultural demonstrations, showcasing the rich diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures.

Ingenuity Cleveland's annual Ball, themed "Rust Belt Renaissance," returns this Saturday, May 10, offering a diverse celebration of art, music, and innovation. The 21+ event at IngenuityLabs features performances, interactive stations, and hands-on activities, encouraging attendees to embrace creativity while supporting Cleveland's artistic community.

FreshWater Cleveland has been recognized by the Press Club of Cleveland in the 2025 All-Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards. Three of its writers, Karin Connelly Rice, Rebecca Cahill, and Grant Segall, will be honored for their stories covering food insecurity, outdoor experiences for urban youth, and a restaurant's resilience during the pandemic. The awards ceremony will take place on June 6 at the House of Blues.

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is hosting the prestigious "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" exhibition, marking its first appearance in the United States. The exhibition showcases 100 photographs, capturing diverse wildlife and natural landscapes from around the world.

The Teen Writers' Symposium, organized by Lake Erie Ink and Cleveland State University's English Department, is designed to inspire young writers with interactive workshops, panel discussions, and meet-and-greets with acclaimed local and regional authors. The event will cover various genres including poetry, fiction, fantasy, and graphic novels, and a chance to connect with like-minded peers.

The new Cleveland Housing Investment Fund (CHIF) is designed to address the city's affordable housing crisis. City officials and partners hope CHIF will create up to 3,000 affordable housing units, raise $100 million for new home construction, and preserve mixed-income rental housing.