The Cleveland Cavaliers kicked off their 2025-26 season home opener yesterday, Sunday, Oct. 26, with their 147th consecutive sellout at Rocket Arena. A slew of new initiatives have been implemented to enhance fan experiences, such as a redesigned mobile app, upgraded food options, and special giveaways.

Artist Bob Peck's retrospective exhibit, "In the Blink of an Eye," showcases more than 35 years as a graffiti artist and abstract expressionist. The one-night event at Graffiti HeArt will feature Peck's evolution as an artist, educator, and community figure—displaying works from his early street art days to his recent explorations in three-dimensional art.

The Cuyahoga County Public Library's Parma-Powers branch transformed a 240-square-foot space into a dynamic Art Wall, featuring rotating exhibits from local and national artists. This initiative is an example of how libraries are adapting to meet community needs, offering not just books but also access to art, technology, and shared experiences.

The Alzheimer's Association's Cleveland Chapter's 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Oct. 18 attracted 449,000 participants and 408 teams, and raised $740,701 towards its $825,000 goal. Two local teams ranked in the nationwide Top 50 Teams list. Photographer Reuben Kutash kept up with the group, and documented their steps.

South Euclid's October Feast, the annual free autumn celebration, returns to Bexley Park this weekend with free pumpkins, costume contests, food, shopping, and activities for all ages. The Polka Pirates and singer Hayden Grove will perform, and three $250 prizes will be awarded in the costume and stein-holding contests.

Welcome to the inaugural installment of Postcards From the Ledge: A look at what people were thinking / seeing around Halloween in the social media of the past—vintage postcards from Cleveland!

Several local organizations have been working for years to reclaim Cleveland's title of being that Forest City. With a goal to increase the urban tree canopy to 30% by 2040, Community organizations, volunteers, and local government are collaborating to plant and maintain trees in underserved neighborhoods, and making great progress.

Malley's Chocolates will continue the century-old Cleveland tradition of Sweetest Day this weekend by selling chocolate-covered strawberries and grapes. Sweetest Day, the tradition of sharing candy with those who don't normally get sweets, originated in Cleveland. The tradition is rotted in generosity and making sure Saturday is the "sweetest day of the year" for everyone.

Lake Erie Ink and Cleveland State University English department will host the fifth annual Teen Writers' Symposium, allowing young writers in grades six through 12 to explore their creativity and develop their writing skills through workshops, panel discussions, and interactions with guest writers.

The Alzheimer's Association's Cleveland Chapter will host its 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo this weekend, combining fundraising efforts with a day of family fun. Organizers say the event comes at an exciting time in Alzheimer's research, with new treatments showing promise.

The Cleveland Silent Film Festival & Colloquium (CSFF) wrapped up its 2025 fall viewing series of silent films set to live musical accompaniment. CSFF board member and seasoned entertainment writer David S. Cohen reflects on the impact of live music, and the talented accompanists' work, have on these classic silent films.

CLE-Vignettes are photos that show how people in Northeast Ohio spend their time—what they’re doing for fun and entertainment, or how they are just spending time with friends and family. Want to submit your CLE-Vignette? Just email your best CLE-Vignette to photographer@freshwatercleveland.com with your photo, your name, the names of anyone pictured in the photo, where you are, and what you are doing. We look forward to seeing you!

Artist Edra Soto has created a unique bus shelter installation in Cleveland, inspired by Puerto Rican architectural motifs. "La Distancia" serves as both a functional transit shelter and a public art piece—exploring themes of cultural identity, migration, and belonging. The shelter is designed to be a gathering space for the community while showcasing Puerto Rican architecture and culture.

The Cleveland Arts Prize celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, honoring a diverse group of artists and advocates in Northeast Ohio. This year's recipients, guitarist Jason Vieaux, poet Ali Black, and sculptor Mark E. Howard, will be honored this month for their contributions to the Cleveland's rich arts and culture world.

Tickets and sponsorships are now on sale for the Cleveland Restoration Society's 2025 Benefit on Friday, Nov. 21. The event will feature guided tours of two historic churches, highlighting the organization's work with Sacred Landmarks throughout Cleveland. Pentecostal Church of Christ, an example of successful preservation efforts, and the University Circle United Methodist Church, which may soon see adaptive reuse, are the featured Sacred Landmarks.

The 20th annual "Remembering the Sights and Sounds of Euclid Beach Park" was held on Sunday, Sept. 28 at Cleveland Metroparks Euclid Beach Park, celebrating the legacy of the amusement park that operated from 1895 to 1969. Visitors enjoyed vintage car displays, historical exhibits, rides in the Euclid Beach Rocket Car, and nostalgic treats while exploring artifacts and memories from the park's heyday.

Malley's Chocolates, Great Lakes Brewing Company, and Heinen's Grocery Store have collaborated to create Toffee Amber Lager, inspired by Malley's iconic Bordeaux chocolate. The limited-edition brew, now available at Heinen's and Great Lakes' Ohio City brewpub, combines the flavors of toffee and chocolate in a 6.1% ABV lager, celebrating Cleveland's rich culinary traditions and community spirit.

Ingenuity Fest 2025 marked the 20th season of Ingenuity Cleveland's programming with a three-day event featuring concerts, performances, and exhibits. Photographers Shawn Brewster and Reuben Kutash were there all weekend to document the fun.

The Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation recently honored Marcia Fudge, George Forbes, and Reverend Dr. Otis Moss Jr. with the 18th Louis Stokes Community Visionary Awards for their dedication to civil rights and community development in Cleveland. The recipients reflect on their lifelong commitments to social justice, the progress they've witnessed, and the challenges that remain for future generations.