Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi, Cleveland Public Theatre's Arabic-speaking theater group, presents "The Wolf" Thursday, April 4 through Saturday, April 6 as part of the Test Flight play development program. The production, written and directed by Shakeeb Julien, follows a young villager's journey of learning and growth, while also serving as a creative outlet for the ensemble who represent Arabic-speaking communities from across the Middle East and North Africa.

The Cleveland Botanical Garden is planning a vibrant spring season with more than 3,000 tulips planted in an interactive Dutch-inspired display and the return of daily butterfly releases in the Costa Rica Biome. Visitors can enjoy assorted early spring blooms with special events throughout April that include Orchid Rodeo, a spring egg hunt, tulip painting workshops, and a free Arbor Day community celebration.

FAN EXPO Cleveland returns to the Huntington Convention Center on Friday, with celebrity guests William Shatner and Hayden Christensen along with stars from fan faves like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The three-day pop culture convention has exhibits, celebrities, fan groups, cosplay, and gaming.

Josh Bartell, a 38-year-old former Marine and Tremont resident, created "Dudes of Cleveland" to address male social isolation after realizing he lacked meaningful connections with other men. Two years later, the group hosts monthly meetups focused on low-pressure activities—providing a space for men of all ages to build genuine friendships.

Towards Employment will host its annual Work & Reentry Experience this Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Cleveland Public Library Rockport Branch, combining live jazz by trumpeter Dominic Farinacci with personal narratives from three people who have overcome adversity. The free event brings together community partners to celebrate stories of transformation, resilience, and the power of second chances.

The annual Brite Winter festival will ignite the Waterloo Arts District this Saturday, Feb. 21, with more than 30 bands performing on stages, interactive art installations, fire pits, and local food vendors. Headlined by local favorite LoConti, the festival starts at 2 p.m.

The Cleveland Botanical Garden's annual orchid show heads to the Wild West his year with "Orchid Rodeo," featuring more than 3,000 orchids throughout its glasshouse biomes. The exhibit challenges  fallacies about orchids' fragility while celebrating their resilience in harsh environments.

Local blues legend Wallace Coleman didn't begin his music career until his early 50s, but has spent nearly four decades touring internationally, playing with other legends, and recording seven albums. The musician celebrates his 90th birthday tonight with a free concert at The Sixty6 in Cleveland's Midtown neighborhood.

Cleveland Public Theatre concludes its annual Test Flight play development series with "The Exit Door," a new work by Nathalie Bermúdez presented by Teatro Público de Cleveland. The play explores migratory grief through the story of a woman trapped in an unnamed airport, blending realism and magical elements to reflect the emotional cost of migration.

The AsiaTown neighborhood will celebrate the Lunar New Year and the rare Year of the Fire Horse this weekend at Asia Plaza with cultural performances, lion dances, food vendors, and family activities. The Fire Horse represents a period of dynamic change and high energy. The free event welcomes everyone to experience Asian culture and traditions through arts, performance, and food.

Cleveland Heights native Laila Edwards is making history as a member of the U.S. Women's Hockey Team at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, and her community is rallying behind her at EDWINS Restaurant. EDWINS founder Brandon Chrostowski has been hosting free watch parties to celebrate Edwards' achievements and her role as the first Black woman on a Team USA hockey team.

"Between Worlds," a contemporary photography exhibit featuring three Cleveland-based artists, is now on view at the Cuyahoga County Public Library's Chagrin Falls Branch. With traditional photography, mixed media, and AI hybrid imagery showcased, the works explore themes of light and darkness, personal and cultural existence.

Cleveland Public Theatre's Test Flight program allows local playwrights to develop new work in front of live audiences and gather real-time feedback. The program gives artists creative freedom and practical support. 2026 Test Flight features "Boxed," a dance theater piece by Elizabeth Pollert that uses movement and cardboard boxes to explore how people are labeled and confined by identity categories.

Cleveland Kurentovanje kicks off this Saturday, Feb. 7, with the Kurent Jump at the Slovenian National Home. The mythical Kurent creatures will be summoned from slumber to chase away winter and usher in spring. The Jump includes traditional Slovenian food, music, and a special lager from Collision Bend Brewing Company.

FreshWater's Reuben Kutash was curious about Western Reserve Historical Society's Murder Mystery series, so last week he stopped by the Cleveland History Center to participate in "Municipal Murder: The Final Pitch." Read Reuben's take on the interactive whodunit based on 1940s Cleveland baseball, see his photos, and find out how you can get tickets to the next installment.

The Western Reserve Historical Society is about to launch its latest murder mystery event, "Municipal Murder: The Final Pitch," set in the 1948 Cleveland baseball scene. Now in its third year, the immersive series has become a seasonal favorite, offering participants the chance to solve historically-rooted mysteries while learning about different eras of Cleveland's past.