2023-24 Cleveland Official Insider Guide

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Contents

IN THIS ISSUE

9 THE LAY OF THE LAND

10 Roam The Land 12 New & Notable 14 Solar Stunner 15 Holiday Wonderlands 16 Events Calendar 22 Best Location in the Nation

29 THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND 30 Celebrate the World 34 Hola! Cleveland 36 Pride Guide 37 Cleveland Creatives – Bella Sin

39 THE LAND OF BEATS AND BARS

42 Music Milestones 43 Cleveland Creatives – Krayzie Bone 44 C-Town Sounds 45 Cleveland Creatives – Brittany Benton

47 THE LAND OF CREATIVE MINDS

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Celebrating Black Culture Connect with Cleveland’s Black community

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Music Revolution

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Cleveland’s fabled music scene continues to roar today

48 Creative Spirit 50 Cleveland Creatives – Rashaun Dillard 51 Shop Local 52 Maker Spaces

55 THE LAND OF CULINARY ARTISTS 60 Beer Up 62 Global Palate 64 Locally Roasted

67 THE LAND OF PAVING YOUR OWN TRAILS 68 Urban Outdoors 72 Kidding Around 76 Downtown Cleveland 80 Neighborhoods

TRACKS 6 VISITOR INFORMATION 11 CLEVELAND BUCKET LIST 20 THE LAND OF BIG EVENTS 78 MAPS 96 MADE IN CLEVELAND

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WORLD CLASS CARE IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK

Welcome to Cleveland! You can feel confident knowing world class healthcare is just minutes away. From express cares to emergency departments, Cleveland Clinic has over 200 locations throughout Ohio. Whether it’s sniffles and sneezes, or something more serious – when you need care, we’re always nearby.

Find care near you Visit ClevelandClinic.org/Access / 2023–24 FALL/WINTER OFFICIAL INSIDER GUIDE

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About

DESTINATION CLEVELAND Destination Cleveland is the non-profit destination marketing and management organization for Cuyahoga County. Our primary job: We spend every day helping more people discover the real Cleveland.

As unapologetic promoters of Cleveland, we work to fulfill our mission to stimulate economic growth by attracting people and connecting them to experiences that illustrate Cleveland’s diversity, creativity and contagious passion.

We are the publisher of the Cleveland Official Insider Guide, and for that, you’re welcome.

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Because it Matters Where You Stay.

Find us right off of the I-480 Tiedeman Road exit in Brooklyn, Ohio, within minutes of Downtown, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Start your day with our complimentary breakfast buffet and then wind down by taking a dip in our relaxing indoor pool or spa. High-speed Internet and state-of-the-art meeting spaces are available for your business needs.

Don’t worry about a taxi to and from the airport - our shuttle has you covered!

What to expect during your next visit with us?

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CLEVELAND VISITORS CENTER

Cleveland Visitors Center 34 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114 3 800.321.1001 | 216.875.6600 Visit thisiscleveland.com to confirm hours open.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Airport Welcome Center located on Baggage Claim Level. Open daily.

Telephone Numbers Hotel Reservation & Hotline.................................888.323.2787 City of Cleveland/ City Hall................................216.664.2000 Time & Temperature..............216.881.0880 Main Post Office....................216.443.4090 Services for Independent Living.................. 216.731.1529 (Voice/TTY) LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland................. 216.651.LGBT

Emergency Information EMERGENCY ��������������������������������������� 911 Police Department................216.621.1234 Fire Department....................216.621.1212 Cuyahoga County Sheriff..................................216.443.6085 U.S. Coast Guard...................216.937.0141 Poison Control Center...........216.231.4455 Cleveland Care Line..............216.623.5354 First Call For Help.................216.436.2000 Human Trafficking Task Force............................216.443.6085

Non-Emergency Cleveland Police Headquarters........................216.623.5000 Ohio State Highway Patrol..................... 877.7.PATROL Cuyahoga County Highway Patrol.....................216.587.4305 AAA Motorist.........................216.621.0766 U.S. Coast Guard ������������������216.522.4122 American Red Cross �������������216.431.3010 Urban League of Greater Cleveland.................216.622.0999

Traffic AAA Road Conditions............216.606.6423 Road Conditions.................... 216.OH.ROAD Rush Hour Alerts......................... @ODOT_Cleveland

Road Construction Cuyahoga, Lake & Geauga Counties...................216.581.2333 Interstate Construction........... 216.581.2333, ext. 650

With racks of brochures, Cleveland imagery on the walls and large, flat-screen monitors featuring interactive maps and video highlights of the region, the Downtown Cleveland Visitors Center is the perfect place to start your visit. Knowledgeable CLE concierge ambassadors staff the center and are available to answer questions, give directions and provide maps, help plan itineraries, sell attraction tickets, offer cost savings coupons and book dining, hotel, and car rental reservations. So, stop in. We’ll give you personal attention, let you in on “insider” travel tips and give you everything you’ll need to get started exploring Cleveland and the surrounding region.

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Visitor Stats

Courtesy service for respective hotel guests available at: M arriott Downtown at Key Center, Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Ritz-Carlton Cleveland, Inter-Continental Hotel & Conference Center Cleveland and Inter-Continental Suites Cleveland.

7.9 million people visited Cuyahoga County 1 (2022).

Sources of Assistance + Translation AT&T Language Line....................... 800.528.5888, option 3.

International Services Center.....................216.781.4560 Technical Translation Services................................440.942.3130

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Source: Tourism Economics Report & D.K. Shifflet

Clevelander Tips I n Cleveland, “soda” is referred to as “pop.”

If you hear “Burning River” or “Holy Moses,” it’s just someone ordering a craft beer made locally by Great Lakes Brewing Company.

Many Clevelanders identify themselves as being either eastsiders or westsiders (the division being the Cuyahoga River), but all seem to claim downtown.

History

he United States Customs and Border T Protection Agency provides inspection services for international passengers who arrive at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The Agency is located on the ramp level of Concourse A, across from Gate #5.

leveland has a proud history that is C 227 years in the making. General Moses Cleaveland of the Connecticut Land Company came to the Western Reserve and founded the City of Cleveland in 1796. The name changed to its current spelling in 1831 when the “a” was dropped in order to fit the city’s name on a newspaper masthead.

ustoms Service Department of Cleveland, C Airport Inspection Branch, 216.267.3600

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istrict Office, District Director, D 440.891.3800

Public Transportation he Greater Cleveland Regional T Transit Authority (RTA) provides public transportation in the City of Cleveland and 59 surrounding municipalities. RTA's commuter lines consist of both bus and rapid transit service, plus a convenient Downtown trolley loop system.

216.566.5100 | riderta.com

Global Cleveland Welcome Hub for newcomers seeking A information and services is located in the Huntington National Bank Building at 200 Public Square. Look for their entrance off Euclid Avenue.

200 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114 216.472.3282 | globalcleveland.org

Covid-19 Travel Updates e request that residents and visitors follow W State of Ohio health orders as well as follow safe practices. For the latest public health orders and travel advisories, visit the Ohio Department of Health’s website at www.coronavirus.ohio.gov.

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leveland is the home of Jerry Siegel and C Joe Shuster, the creators of Superman, as well as a filming location for major motion pictures, including “A Christmas Story,” “The Avengers” and “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.” Oscar winners Paul Newman and Halle Berry hail from the region. So does Hall of Fame guitarist Joe Walsh, who honed his craft with The James Gang in the 1970s with the popular single “Funk #49.” LifeSavers candy, the modern golf ball and the electric streetlight are all Cleveland firsts invented right here in Cleveland.

Location + Population leveland, located in the Eastern Standard C Time Zone (EST) in the State of Ohio within Cuyahoga County, is on the southern shore of Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes Region. leveland-Akron-Canton comprises the 15th C largest combined metro area in the United States with more than 2 million residents in the Greater Cleveland metropolitan statistical area (MSA) and nearly 400,000 in the City of Cleveland.

Business leveland has a $238 billion annual economy C and is home to a number of companies that are on Fortune magazine’s list of the top 500 industrial and top 500 service companies in the United States, including KeyCorp, Sherwin-Williams, Eaton Corp and Progressive Insurance.

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Cleveland Weather

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MONTH

DAILY HIGH

DAILY LOW

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January

35.8°F

22.3°F

2.9

February

38.5°F

23.7°F

2.5

March

47.1°F

30.7°F

3.0

April

60.1°F

40.8°F

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May

71.1°F

51.4°F

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June

79.8°F

61.1°F

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July

83.7°F

65.3°F

3.6

August

82.0°F

63.9°F

3.5

September

75.6°F

57.1°F

3.9

October

63.7°F

46.5°F

3.6

November

51.3°F

36.7°F

3.3

December

40.4°F

28.2°F

2.9

Annual Average

60.7°F

43.9°F

3.3

Get to know Cleveland from the ground up

Choose from the two-hour Downtown Highlights tour— which kicks off in Public Square and features Downtown’s greatest hits—or an extended, private VIP Downtown Experience package with plenty of hidden gems along the way.

CLEVELAND CYCLE TOURS

Grab between nine and fourteen of your closest friends and saddle up on the Cleveland Cycle Tours bike to pedal your way through tour routes that include Downtown, Ohio City and Tremont.

TAKE A HIKE TOURS

Slip on comfy shoes and join one of the weekly, seasonal Take a Hike Tours. These laid-back, 90-minute walks zone in on the city’s historic legacy in six different areas (including the Warehouse District, University Circle and Playhouse Square).

NATUREVATION OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Prefer to have someone else plot the perfect adventure? Get by with a little help from your friends at NatureVation Outdoor Adventures. With a focus on exploring nature via recreation, their guided tours can satisfy even the most severe cases of wanderlust.

Tours of Cleveland

For the latest forecast, visit cleveland.com/weather.

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6770 Brookpark Rd Cleveland OH 44129 216.739.2244 SweetiesCandy.com Largest Candy Warehouse in the USA! 40,000 Best Ice square feet of old-time favorites to new kid-crazes!

Cream All The absolute largest variety with 5,500 different Year Round types of candy and over $4,000,000 worth of Seasonal inventory. An old fashioned soda department Open* carrying over 200 different varieties of soda! And a wide variety of Nostalgic Toys!

Located off I-480 at Ridge Road (Exit 15) Resort Style Miniature Golf Just look for the Giant Lollipop! *Late May-Mid October

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Undefeated at Passion / Few things in Cleveland hold a candle to our city’s collective sports mania.

The resilience. The passion. The tradition. The unequivocal optimism that returns year after year.

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Roam the Land CHOOSE THE PERFECT ITINERARY TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR STAY

Hidden Gems

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BY ILONA WESTFALL & SARAH PARR

WESTERN RESERVE FIRE MUSEUM

TERMINAL TOWER

Five-alarm fun awaits inside this painstakingly restored Cleveland fire station, which takes a deep-dive into the history of fire departments around Northeast Ohio.

SOLDIERS’ & SAILORS’ MONUMENT

A Public Square staple since 1894, this stately Civil War monument pays homage to the 9,000+ Cuyahoga County residents who fought in the war.

Cleveland’s historic tower is known for its ever-changing uplighting on the outside—but the incredible 360° city views from its 42nd-floor Observation Deck remain gloriously the same.

CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

Take a deep-dive into the library’s Special Collections Department, featuring rare curiosities such as the world’s largest chess library and a collection of miniature books.

5TH STREET ARCADES

Marvel at colossal cupcakes, sample some gourmet popcorn, peruse a nostalgic candy shop or grab an Ohio-themed keepsake at the two arcades stationed between Euclid and Prospect avenues.

Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument HEINEN’S

A historic landmark and delicious eats?

Win-win for hungry history buffs.

Do your gourmet food shopping in the former Cleveland Trust Rotunda, topped with a Tiffany-style-stained glass ceiling.

BASEBALL HERITAGE MUSEUM

Explore the Hough-based museum packed with treasures from the Latin, Caribbean, Barnstormer, Negro and Women’s leagues, then see the spot where the Cleveland Buckeyes clinched the 1945 Negro League World Series.

BARTLEBY

Built in the “Roaring 20s” by the architects who designed Severance Hall, the one-time United Bank Building is now a glamorous, modern-day supper club.

Play On

Noble Beast NOBLE BEAST BREWERY

Tip your glass at this family-owned brewery with both traditional and experimental craft beers. (Heather in the Fog Scotch Ale, anyone?)

Pro tip: Stay sated with a Noble Boy kielbasa sandwich.

FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF CLEVELAND

That’s so money! Cash in on new experiences at the Federal Reserve’s Education & Learning Center, where a 23-foot-tall money tree beckons those curious about currency.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

BY ANNIE ZALESKI & JEN JONES DONATELLI

Become the newest resident of Loudville as you cheer on the Wine & Gold—fresh off the 2022-2023 playoffs—at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.

BOSS PRO-KARTING & AXE THROWING

PINS MECHANICAL COMPANY & 16-BIT BAR+ARCADE

Hey, Andretti! Quench your need for speed at this slick indoor go-kart track that facilitates lively racing competition among friends.

Grab a nightcap and round out your day with pinball or duck pin bowling—then get your joysticks ready for retro video games like “BurgerTime” and “Frogger.”

FIVE IRON GOLF

Calling all swingers: Whether you’re novice or Nicklaus-level, you’ll be welcomed at this indoor golf experience with golf simulators, private/group lessons and personalized fittings.

PIONEER

Post up at Pioneer, a campingthemed sports bar inside Ohio City’s new INTRO complex. Grab a cold one from the Airstream bar and hunker down for a hearty meal.

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“This is Cleveland” at Mabel’s BBQ

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NEW& NOTABLE

Check out the latest and greatest openings

here’s the dish

BY LISA SANDS

Fresh from its new Public Square location, Chef Rocco Whalen’s Fahrenheit offers a dynamic menu of international flavors. Start with Dan Dan Dumplings and Oysters Rocco-Feller (and don’t skip the Ohio Wagyu or the house-made cotton candy).

China’s Southern Paradise, Magpies, about 1735–50

Bookmark This

BY REBECCA FERLOTTI

Jade, silk, bamboo, porcelain and lacquer showcase Jiangnan as a little piece of heaven in “China’s Southern Paradise: Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta” at the Cleveland Museum of Art. THROUGH JANUARY 7, 2024

From Bob Dylan-inspired “Girl from the North Country” to dance-inducing “MJ the Musical,” the KeyBank Broadway Series sweeps through Playhouse Square with toe-tapping musical numbers and moonwalks.

THROUGH AUGUST 24, 2024

We triple dog dare ya to visit Cleveland Public Auditorium for Behind the Camera: “A Christmas Story” Official 40th Anniversary.

It’s Ralphie’s first signing, and the cast is coming out in full force for this fan expo.

NOVEMBER 10-12, 2023

Known as one of the most filmmaker-friendly fests, CIFF 48 heads back to Playhouse Square for another iconic run with enough features and shorts to wow any cinephile.

Cook right at your table at Fiyah Korean BBQ & Hot Pot for create-your-own culinary magic that’s authentic, fresh and fun. Travel to the Philippines at Tita Flora’s, which debuted this summer with classic street foods like lumpia and adobo pork.

Be sure to set your OpenTable alerts for the anticipated spring opening of Evelyn in Gordon Square. This new tapas and paella spot will lean heavily on Spanish wines—led by the dream team of James Beard semifinalist chef Jill Vedaa and sommelier Jessica Parkison.

APRIL 3-13, 2024

Witness the top teams in the nation compete for a national championship.

College basketball fans, rejoice!

The NCAA Women’s Final Four is taking the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse court by storm next spring. Expect tailgates, free concerts, open practices and more, plus VIP options for the ballers among us.

APRIL 5-7, 2024

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STAY AWHILE

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All Bets Are On

BY KEVIN CARPENTER

With sports betting now legal in Ohio, parlay your fandom into big bucks at the many state-of-the-art sportsbooks popping up all over The Land.

PHOTOS OPPOSITE: ©CHRISTER VON DER BURG COLLECTION, © KAMRON KHAN PHOTOS CLOCKWISE: ©JACK CASINO, ©PAU COPYRIGHT, ©HOTEL CLEVELAND

Wager on favorite teams and players at betJACK Sportsbooks (inside both JACK Cleveland Casino and Thistledown Racino)— or throw down at MGM Northfield Park’s BetMGM Sportsbook.

On game day, hit up Caesar’s Sportsbook at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse or Bally’s Interactive Lounge at FirstEnergy Stadium to lay down a little action in between plays. May the odds be ever in your favor!

The Land is teeming with new construction and renovations. The circa-1918 Renaissance Cleveland Hotel is poised for a $62 million transformation into Hotel Cleveland (a nod to the hotel’s original name). Along with that project, the Marriott chain is also making plans to build Ohio’s first W Hotel inside the 40-story Erieview Tower near the Rock Hall.

Not to be outdone, Hilton has various projects in development—including the 130-room Motto by Hilton inside Ohio City’s ambitious Bridgeworks community and a 170room Curio Collection by Hilton within the former Union Trust Bank space (soon to become a mixeduse mecca known as The Centennial).

And old souls, take note: the Baker Building is being converted into the 97-room Fidelity Hotel with a throwback feel to the Gilded Age (not to mention an on-site restaurant and speakeasy).

Level Up Exciting new developments are underway at Cleveland’s beloved institutions.

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Coming right up: a revitalized and recharged West Side Market!

Now under nonprofit management, the market is rolling out a $44 million master plan that includes a reconfigured North Arcade with two bars, 10 food vendors and abundant indoor/outdoor dining space.

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Why hibernate when you can check out the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s new $7.7 million Bear Hollow area (nearly triple the size of the previous exhibit)? See all four new habitats from an immersive treehouse with 360-degree views.

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Celebrate work in progress at Cleveland Museum of Natural History, where a $150 million renovation is happening in real time.

See for yourself at the reimagined Smead Discovery Center, or catch a 3D flick at the updated Murch Auditorium.

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is dropping the needle on a massive $135 million expansion. Plugging in the new wing means more space for concerts, traveling exhibits and amped-up artifacts from the archives.

5

The heart of Cleveland’s Hispanic community will beat even stronger when CentroVilla 25 opens its doors. The multifaceted centro mercado will include a grocery and food hall, commercial kitchen and lively plaza for outdoor gatherings.

Hotel Cleveland

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SOLAR STUNNER

Cleveland’s got big plans for the total solar eclipse in 2024.

BY KEVIN CARPENTER

PATH OF TOTALITY

SOLARFEST + TOTAL ON THE OVAL

Mark your calendars now for 3:13 p.m. on April 8, 2024—when we get a front-row seat to a celestial stunner. Cleveland sits along the path of totality for that day’s solar eclipse, meaning nearly four minutes of mid-afternoon darkness as the moon blocks the face of the sun. (Not to brag or anything, but that’s one of the longest durations of any major city.)

Another can’t-miss stop is the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s eclipse bash on University Circle. Over the weekend, CMNH plans to host “SolarFest: Eclipse Family Fun Days” with special programs and activities for sky-gazers of all ages.

On Monday, it’s time for the main event: the “Total on the Oval” watch party. (How ‘bout this for FOMO? We won’t be back in an eclipse’s path of totality until 2444.)

TOTAL ECLIPSE FESTIVAL GUARDIANS HOME OPENER

Amidst all this eclipse excitement, the Cleveland Guardians also play their home opener — against the Chicago White Sox—on April 8. While the start time is still TBD, the eclipse will likely arrive sometime during pre-game festivities or the game itself. The Guards promise to embrace the moment, so stay tuned for details. We’ve never been so excited to see Progressive Field go dark.

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Celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime occasion at the Great Lakes Science Center’s Total Eclipse Festival at North Coast Harbor (April 6-8). Along with themed activities, GLSC will present an “Out of this World” performance by The Cleveland Orchestra— complete with intergalactic scores from 2001: A Space Odyssey and Star Wars and mind-blowing snaps from the Hubble Telescope and International Space Station.

Holiday Wonderland

BY LISA SANDS

LIGHT UP YOUR WORLD WITH THESE FESTIVE HAPPENINGS.

FEW CAN RESIST “THE SOFT GLOW OF ELECTRIC SEX IN THE WINDOW” THAT TITILLATED LITTLE RALPHIE PARKER IN THE ICONIC HOLIDAY FILM FILMED HERE. ©A CHRISTMAS STORY HOUSE

eneath the red and green glow of Terminal Tower, generations of Clevelanders gather on Public Square to usher in holiday season on the north coast.

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Join 40,000 revelers for a tree lighting ceremony that brings 10 acres of holiday displays to life.

Trust us, decorating is their thing. Wander dozens of themed trees and lighted displays inside and out including the largest Christmas tree you ever did see. © KAYLA LUPEAN

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Our home-grown Christmas icon pops up around town with his ginormous ring of keys singing his own special jingle and spreading joy and cheer. © COURTESY OF MR. JINGELING

BLACK NATIVITY

Karamu House, the oldest producing African-American theatre in the U.S., presents, and sells out, a limited run of performances of this soulful Langston Hughes’ work at Playhouse Square’s Allen Theatre. © KAYLA LUPEAN

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Events Calendar © CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART

The Land is serving up this winter’s greatest hits China’s Southern Paradise

Through May 25, 2024, The Cleveland Orchestra 23|24 Classical Season. Mandel Concert Hall at Severance. clevelandorchestra.com Through June 30, 2024, Fashion After Dark. Cleveland History Center. wrhs.org

Through Jan. 7, 2024, China’s Southern Paradise: Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta.

Cleveland Museum of Art. clevelandart.org Through Jan. 7, 2024, ¡Juntos! (Together). Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). mocacleveland.org Through Jan. 7, 2024, A Soft Place to Land. Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). mocacleveland.org

©TESSA SMITH

Through Jan. 28, 2024, Egyptomania: Fashion’s Conflicted Obsession.

Cleveland Museum of Art. clevelandart.org

Mummies of the World

Ongoing Select dates, Ales on Rails Beer Tasting Excursions.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. cvsr.com Select dates, Grape Escape Wine Tasting Excursions.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. cvsr.com 3rd Wednesday each month, Classical Revolution Cleveland.

Happy Dog, Detroit Shoreway. happydogcleveland.com 1st Friday each month, MIX at CMA. Cleveland Museum of Art. clevelandart.org 1st Friday each month, Walk All Over Waterloo. Collinwood. collinwoodscoop.org

2nd Friday each month, Walkabout Tremont.

Tremont neighborhood. walkabouttremont.com 3rd Friday each month, Third Fridays Art Walk.

78th Street Studios, Detroit Shoreway neighborhood.

78thstreetstudios.com

© COURTESY OF PLAYHOUSE SQUARE

Through Dec. 31, 2023 / Holla If Ya Hear Me: 50 Years of Hip-Hop. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. rockhall.com

Through Dec. 28, Cleveland Browns NFL Football.

Cleveland Browns Stadium. clevelandbrowns.com

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October Oct. 1-31, LGBTQ+ History Month. Citywide events. lgbtcleveland.org Oct. 6, GlamGore: Holislay Spooktacular. Grog Shop. grogshop.gs Oct. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 & 2729, Halloween Drive-Thru.

Lake Metroparks Farmpark. lakemetroparks.com Oct. 6-29 (Fri.-Sun.), Trick-or-Treat Fest.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo Oct. 7, The Towpath Marathon. Canal Basin Park, Cleveland. towpathtrilogy.com Oct. 7-8, Corn & Pumpkin Weekend. Lake Metroparks Farmpark. lakemetroparks.com Oct. 7-8 & 14-15, Harvest Festival. Hale Farm & Village. wrhs.org Oct. 8-11, Forbes Under 30 Summit. Cleveland, OH. forbes.com/connect/ event/2023under30summit Oct. 8, 2023-Jan. 14, 2024, Degas and the Laundress: Women, Work and Impressionism. Cleveland Museum of Art. clevelandart.org

Through Oct. 8, Cleveland Beer Week. Various locations. clevelandbeerweek.org Through Oct. 29, Thurs.-Sun., HalloWeekends.

Cedar Point. cedarpoint.com

Through April 13, 2024, Cleveland Classical Guitar International Series.

Plymouth Church UCC and Maltz Performing Arts Center. cleguitar.org/international-series

Through Jan. 28, 2024, Mummies of the World: The Exhibition. Playhouse Square’s The Corner Gallery. playhousesquare.org/mummies Through Feb. 3, 2024, Tabaimo: Blow. Transformer Station. clevelandart.org Through Feb. 3, 2024, The Obscuring Moon. Transformer Station. clevelandart.org

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Oct. 12-April 28, 2024, Apollo’s Fire 31st Anniversary Season. Multiple venues. apollosfire.org Oct. 14, Spooky Pooch Parade. Lakewood, OH. lakewoodalive.org Oct. 14-Jan. 14, 2024, Eclipse Fever. Shafran Planetarium at Cleveland Museum of Natural History. cmng.org Oct. 14-31, Tales of Terror Walking Tour. Tours of Cleveland. toursofcleveland.com

Cleveland LGBTQ+ Heritage Day

Nov. 3, GlamGore: Fetish Ball. Grog Shop. grogshop.gs

Nov. 3-April 15, 2024, Build It! Great Lakes Science Center. greatscience.com

Oct. 19, Cleveland LGBTQ+ Heritage Day. Cleveland, OH. lgbtcleveland.org Oct. 20-April 13, 2024, Cleveland Monsters AHL Hockey. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. clevelandmonsters.com Oct. 21, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Live in Concert.

Playhouse Square. playhousesquare.org Oct. 21, Cleveland Pops Orchestra “A Night in Hollywood.” Playhouse Square. clevelandpops.com Oct. 22, St. John Cantius Tremont Polish Festival.

Tremont. stjohncantiuschurch.org Oct. 25-April 28, 2024, The Girl in the Diary: Searching for Rywka from the Lodz Ghetto. Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage. maltzmuseum.org Oct. 26-27 & Nov. 2-3, Murder in the Mansion.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. stanhywet.org

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Cleveland Cavaliers

Nov. 8-Dec. 21, North Pole Adventure. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. cvsr.com Nov. 10-May 6, 2024, Six Dynasties of Chinese Painting. Cleveland Museum of Art. clevelandart.org

Oct. 28-29, I-X Trick or Treat Street. I-X Center. ixcenter.com

November Nov. 1.-March 2, 2024, CSU Vikings Men’s & Women’s NCAA Basketball.

Wolstein Center at CSU. csuvikings.com

Nov. 22-26, Cirque Du Soleil: Corteo. Wolstein Center. wolsteincenter.com

Tobogganing

Nov. 11, Dance Cleveland: Philadanco! Playhouse Square. dancecleveland.org Nov. 17-19, Cleveland Christmas Connection.

I-X Center. ixcenter.com Nov. 18-Dec. 31, FROST. Cleveland Botanical Garden. holdenfg.org Nov. 18-Jan. 1, 2024, Candy Land Gone to the Birds!

Lake Metroparks Farmpark. lakemetroparks.com

Nov. 24-Dec. 30 (select evenings), Deck the Hall.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. stanhywet.org Nov. 25-Jan. 2024, Winterland Downtown Holiday Lighting. Public Square to Playhouse Square, Downtown Cleveland. winterlandcle.com Nov. 26, Cleveland Pops Orchestra “Holiday Cheer!” Playhouse Square. clevelandpops.com

Nov. 24-March 2024, Tobogganing. Cleveland Metroparks Mill Stream Run Reservation. clevelandmetroparks.com

Nov. 30-Dec. 22 (select evenings), Country Lights. Lake Metroparks Farmpark. lakemetroparks.com

FALL/WINTER CONCERT SLATE The Agora

House of Blues

Music Box Supper Club

Oct. 18, Bullet For My Valentine Oct. 28, Mushroomhead Nov. 4, Grace Potter Nov. 16, Shakey Graves Nov. 18, Wish You Were Here Dec. 3, LSDREAM Dec. 7, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Dec. 8, Roy Woods Dec. 16, Cupcakke Feb. 14, Neck Deep Feb. 22, Static-X & Sevendust

Nov. 12, GZA & Fishbone Nov. 24, Ekoostik Hookah Nov. 25, Welshly Arms Nov. 29, Lucas Nelson + POTL Dec. 1, The Suicide Machines Dec. 30, The Vindys Jan. 23, Big Head Todd & The Monsters Feb. 26, Cold War Kids March 9, Beach Weather

Nov. 3, Carlos Jones & The Ark Band Nov. 8, DakhaBrakha Nov. 12, Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats Nov. 16, Louis Prima, Jr.

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Oct. 27-April 14, 2024, Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Basketball. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. cavs.com

Feb. 24, 2024 / Brite Winter. The Flats West Bank. britewinter.com

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Nov. 4, Día de Muertos.

Cleveland Public Theatre. cptonline.org

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Nov. 3-5, Jurassic Quest.

I-X Center. ixcenter.com

Oct. 12, Dopapod Oct. 20, Carbon Leaf Oct. 26, The Main Squeeze Nov. 2, Walter Trout Nov. 11, Mike Doughty Dec. 8, Heartless Bastards Feb. 9, Keller Williams Feb. 13, Deap Valley Feb. 22, Jill Andrews

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Oct. 20, Bob Mould Oct. 24, Mudhoney Nov. 11, Lucero Nov. 12, GZA & Fishbone Nov. 24, Brujeria

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MGM Northfield Park Oct. 12, Gladys Knight Oct. 22, The Zombies Oct. 28, Great White & Slaughter Nov. 25, Brett Michaels Dec. 7, The Marshall Tucker Band Dec. 9, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes

Masonic Cleveland masoniccleveland.com

Oct. 9, Violent Femmes Oct. 20, YES Oct. 21, Bad Religion Nov. 3, Susto Dec. 1, Steel Panther Dec. 9, Liz Phair Feb. 12, The Dead South

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Playhouse Square playhousesquare.org

Oct. 15, The Temptations & The Four Tops Nov. 12, Joanne Shaw Taylor Dec. 16-17, Jim Brickman

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com Oct. 17, Eagles with Steely Dan Oct. 22, KISS Nov. 8, Pink Nov. 10, Depeche Mode Dec. 22, Trans-Siberian Orchestra Feb. 4, Playboi Carti Feb. 8, Madonna

Wolstein Center wolsteincenter.com

Oct. 28, Legends of Hip-Hop

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Feb. 3, Cleveland Pops Orchestra: A Tribute to the Beatles. Severance Hall. clevelandpops.com

© MATTHEW MURPHY

Feb. 9-10, Cleveland Beerfest. Huntington Convention Center. clevelandbeerfest.com

December

January 2024

Dec., Phoenix Rising.

University Circle’s Wade Oval.

216.791.3900. universitycircle.org

Opening early 2024, Revolutionaries: Women in Music. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. rockhall.com

Dec. 1, GlamGore: Galactic Ghouls. Grog Shop. grogshop.gs

Jan., Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert: The Cleveland Orchestra. Mandel Concert Hall at Severance. clevelandorchestra.com

Dec. 8, The Hip-Hop Nutcracker. Playhouse Square. playhousesquare.com Dec. 9, Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker.

Cleveland Music Hall. nutcracker.com Dec. 13-23, The Cleveland Orchestra Holiday Concerts.

Mandel Concert Hall at Severance. clevelandorchestra.com Dec. 14-17 & 21-23, The Nutcracker presented

by The Cleveland Ballet. Playhouse Square. clevelandballet.org Dec. 16, Manheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis. Playhouse Square. clevelandballet.org Dec. 16-17, Unicorn World.

I-X Center. ixcenter.com Dec. 19-20, Elf in Concert: The Cleveland Orchestra.

Mandel Concert Hall at Severance. clevelandorchestra.com Dec. 26-Jan. 1, 2024, Kwanzaa. Karamu House. karamuhouse.org Dec. 31, Cleveland Pops Orchestra Annual New Year’s Eve Concert. Severance Hall. clevelandpops.com

The Cleveland Orchestra

April 4-8, NCAA Women’s Final Four Tourney Town Fan Fest. Huntington Convention Center. clevelandsports.org

Lunar New Year

April 5-7, 2024, NCAA Women’s Final Four.

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. clevelandsports.org April 5-7, Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama.

I-X Center. 216.676.6000. ixcenter.com April 6-8, Total Eclipse Festival 2024.

Great Lakes Science Center. greatscience.com

Feb. 10-16, Lunar New Year Celebrations. Multiple venues. ocagc.org. asiatowncleveland.org Feb. 16-18, Cleveland Golf & Travel Show. I-X Center.

216.676.6000. ixcenter.com

April 6-8, SolarFest: Eclipse Family Fun Days.

Cleveland Museum of Natural History. cmnh.org

Feb. 23-25, Cleveland Tattoo Arts Expo. Huntington Convention Center. villainarts.com

April 8, Total Solar Eclipse.

Cleveland, OH. thisiscleveland. com/2024-solar-eclipse

Feb. 23-March 3, Cleveland Auto Show. I-X Center.

216.676.6000. ixcenter.com

April 8, Total on the Oval Watch Party. Wade Oval, University Circle. universitycircle.org

March Jan. 15, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. Various free programs at Cleveland area attractions.

Jan. 15-April 8, 2024, Meeting Totality. Shafran Planetarium at Cleveland Museum of Natural History. cmng.org Jan. 18-21, Cleveland Boat Show. I-X Center.

216.676.6000. ixcenter.com Jan. 20-21, Cleveland Home Show. Huntington Convention Center. ohiohomeshows.com Jan. 27-28, Shen Yun Playhouse Square.

216.241.6000. playhousesquare.org Jan./Feb., 32nd Annual Black Heritage Concert.

Cleveland Institute of Music.

216.791.5000 | cim.edu

February

April 8, Total Eclipse of the Park. Crocker Park, Westlake, OH. crockerpark.com

March 2, Winter Warmer Fest. Windows on the River. ohiocraftbeer.org

April 8-Sept. 29, Cleveland Guardians MLB Baseball.

Progressive Field. mlb.com/guardians

March 13-16, Mid-American Conference (MAC) Men’s & Women’s College Basketball Tournaments.

Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. getsomemaction.com

April 12, Cleveland Pops Orchestra “Broadway Rocks.” Severance Hall. clevelandpops.com

March 17, St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Downtown Cleveland. stpatricksdaycleveland.com

FanExpo

March 22-24, Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo.

I-X Center. ixcenter.com March 23-24, World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour. .

I-X Center. ixcenter.com

April + Beyond April 1, Dyngus Day. Detroit Shoreway, Ohio City & Tremont. clevelanddyngus.com April 3-13, 48th Annual Cleveland International Film Festival. Playhouse Square. clevelandfilm.org

Feb. 2-11, Great Big Home & Garden Show. I-X Center.

216.676.6000. ixcenter.com

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Dec. 8, A Charlie Brown Christmas. Mandel Concert Hall at Severance. clevelandorchestra.com

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Dec. 2-23 (select evenings), Holiday Lantern Tours.

Hale Farm & Village. wrhs.org

Feb. 10, Cleveland Kurentovanje.

St. Clair Superior/ AsiaTown neighborhood. clevelandkurentovanje.com

© ERIK DROST

Through Aug. 11, 2024 / 2023-2024 KeyBank Broadway Series. Playhouse Square. playhousesquare.org

© 2024 NCAA FINAL 4

EVENTS CALENDAR

April 12-14, FanExpo Cleveland. Huntington Convention Center. fanexpocleveland.com April 12-14, Dru Joyce Classic. I-X Center. neobasketball.com | gcuff.org

April 18, Dance: Cleveland: Vertigo Dance Company “Makom.” Playhouse Square. 216.241.6000. playhousesquare.org April 26-28, Geauga County Maple Festival. Chardon, OH. maplefestival.com May 18-19, Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon.

Downtown Cleveland. clevelandmarathon.com July 12-21, Pan-American Masters Games.

Various locations. clevelandmasters2024.com Aug. 10-13, ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition.

Huntington Convention Center. annual.asaecenter.org

THEATER SCHEDULE

OUR PERFORMANCE PEDIGREE PRESENTS BROADWAY TO INDIE

Playhouse Square playhousesquare.org

Key Bank Broadway Series: Oct. 3-22, 2023: The Wiz Oct. 31-Nov. 19, 2023: Girl from the North Country Jan. 9-28, 2024: Mrs. Doubtfire Feb. 20-March 10, 2024: Funny Girl April 30-May 19, 2024: Company June 11-July 7, 2024: Back to the Future The Musical July 16-Aug. 11, 2024: MJ The Musical Featured Performances Oct. 24-29, 2023: The Book of Mormon Dec. 5-10, 2023: Hairspray Jan. 30-Feb. 4, 2024: Mamma Mia! March 19-24, 2024: Annie April 17-21, 2024: Stomp

Beck Center for the Arts beckcenter.org

Dec. 1-30, 2023: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Feb. 9-25, 2024: Ride The Cyclone April 5-May 5, 2024: Jitney

May 31-June 30, 2024: A Doll’s House Part 2 July 12-Aug. 11, 2024: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Cleveland Play House clevelandplayhouse.com

Oct. 21-Nov. 12, 2023: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Dec. 1-16, 2023: Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity Feb. 10-March 3, 2024: The Play That Goes Wrong Feb. 21-March 2, 2024: Middlettown April 6-28, 2024: Amadeus May 11-June 9, 2024: In The Heights

Dobama Theatre dobama.org

Oct. 6-29, 2023: Make Believe Dec. 1-31, 2023: Little Women Jan. 26-Feb. 18, 2024: At The Wake of a Drag Queen March 8-30, 2024: Something Clean April 26-May 19, 2024: Significant Other

Great Lakes Theater greatlakestheater.org

Oct. 20-Nov. 5, 2023: Dracula: The Bloody Truth Nov. 24-Dec. 23, 2023: A Christmas Carol Feb. 9-March 3, 2024: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express March 22-April 7, 2024: The Merry Wives of Windsor April 16-May 19, 2024: Always…

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Karamu House karamuhouse.org

Sept. 22-Oct. 15, 2023: Clyde’s Jan. 26-Feb. 18, 2024: The Breakfast at the Bookstore March 8-30, 2024: It Happened in Atlanta April 26-May 19, 2024: Choir Boy

Near West

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Total Solar Eclipse

Pan-American Masters Games

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July 12-24, 2024

ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

NCAA D1 Men’s Basketball 1st+2nd Rounds

August 10-13, 2024

Fall 2024

March 21-23, 2025

April 5 -7, 2024

National Association of Black Journalists Conference

August 6-10, 2025

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ROCKIN’ THE SUBURBS

BY KEVIN CARPENTER

Head to the West Side and explore Lakewood restaurants, shops, culture and parks. Grab a paddle and hit the water in Rocky River.

Westlake is home to Crocker Park’s stimulating lifestyle center.

Bay Village is home to Huntington Beach and must-see sunsets.

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enture beyond the city limits and see why Greater Cleveland more than lives up to its name.

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The East Side is culture central.

Beachwood’s Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage celebrates the rich history of our Jewish community.

Cain Park in Cleveland Heights has a summer arts festival and outdoor concerts. Hit up a trifecta of luxury retail at Pinecrest (Orange Village), Van Aken District (Shaker Heights) and Legacy Village (Lyndhurst).

Our southern communities rock, too. Tap into the Old-World energy of Parma in its Ukrainian and Polish Village districts. Savor the outdoors in Brecksville and Independence—both connect to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Swing from the trees in Strongsville at Go Ape! Zipline and Adventure Park.

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g Growin borhoods Neigh Exciting projects point to Cleveland’s future growth

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Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network’s (MAGNET) tech-heavy innovation center unites Downtown Cleveland’s drive with Midtown’s creativity. Cleveland Foundation’s HQ also finds a home in Midtown, making this neighborhood a vital hub for business and ingenuity.

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Not to be outdone is the Cleveland Clinic, which recently announced $1.3 billion in capital projects (including a forthcoming Neurological Institute on its main campus). An expanded Cole Eye Institute and a new 400,000-square-foot pathogen research space are also on the way for the world-renowned health provider, helping to solidify Cleveland as a trailblazer city.

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Or, experience apple or pumpkin picking at Monroe’s Orchard, and don’t forget to grab some delicious apple cider while you’re there.

Beachwood is also home to the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, a collection of exhibits which celebrate the history of the Jewish community of Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, as well as the diversity of the human experience which attracts students, adults and groups from the community and around the country.

Stay with confidence and comfort knowing that Beachwood’s hotels are committed to providing the best hospitality, accommodations and personal services. In Beachwood, fitness opportunities are widely available with 1.6 miles of multi-purpose trails for bicycling, walking, running, and skating along with leading athletic clubs and luxury fitness centers.

Beachwood is truly a destination for Ohio’s visitors and those exploring the Cleveland area.

Do you like a little retail therapy with your recreation?

Visit nearby Aurora Farms Premium Outlets (home to Michael Kors, The North Face, Under Armor and more), or hunt for treasures at Amelia’s Vintage & Thrift and Streetsboro Antiques with more than 45 vendors on-site. Pure Passions Farms and TimberBeast Axe Throwing offer fun for the whole family.

Experience King Tut’s Corn Maze this fall at Derthick’s Corn Maze, open Friday to Sunday through October 29.

The Portage County Craft Beer Festival is taking place October 14, come raise a glass (or many) to Northeast Ohio’s stellar craft brewing scene. Find that perfect holiday gift at this year’s Christmas in the Woods taking place November 3-4.

With numerous hotels, restaurants, and campgrounds, Streetsboro is conveniently located between Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and Youngstown, putting it in close proximity to some of Northeast Ohio’s most popular attractions and a gateway to endless opportunities.

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port your green gear, show out for the parade and stay for the green beer.

From Downtown to Kamm’s Corners, you’ll find no shortage of Irish-inspired fetes and festivities.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH From free functions at the libraries to performances at Karamu House and dedicated showcase events with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Black History Month in the Land is jam-packed with something for everyone. (February 2024)

Connect to culture through dance, music, theater and discussion.

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Since 1978, Cleveland has hosted this Indian classical music festival— growing it to a 12-day event and the largest of its kind outside of India.

Take it all in at the popular music and Bharatanatyam dance competitions!

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Celebrate the end of Lent and the start of Spring with a citywide Polish-American holiday filled with all the best kinds of “P’s” — pierogies, polka, pączki and pussy willows. (April 1, 2024) ©CODY YORK

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Long before General Moses Cleaveland found his way to the banks of the Cuyahoga River in the 1790s, Indigenous peoples thrived in Ohio and especially enjoyed summering in Cleveland by the Cuyahoga. Agricultural towns were fortified with earthen walls and complex mounds that were mostly, unfortunately, destroyed by the 1800s.

After frontier wars and forced relocation decimated the population, only a handful of American Indians remained in Cleveland. New York-transplant and businessman Chief Thunderwater created the Supreme Council of Indian Nations (a restoration of the Iroquois

Confederacy) in the 1930s. About 30 years later, Russell Means of the Lakota founded the Cleveland American Indian Center to offer job assistance and preserve American Indian identity. By the 1970s, Means had become an activist, organized public protests, and made Cleveland a launching pad for the American Indian Movement.

As Greater Cleveland’s population grew, the Lake Erie Native American Council formed in 1990 to preserve their culture in Northeast Ohio.

Its membership includes people from the Delaware or Lenape, Seneca and other nations within the Iroquois Confederacy. Alongside the 500-Year-Committee, 20 years of

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Several tribes of Indigenous people lived in the region that became Greater Cleveland

Chief Thunderwater’s final resting place at Erie Street Cemetery

protests succeeded in changing the Cleveland Indians to the Cleveland Guardians and retiring the Chief Wahoo logo.

Today, an estimated 3,700 American Indians live in Cuyahoga County, comprising .3% of the total population.

This is the place for success.

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CELEBRATING BLACK CULTURE CLEVELAND’S BLACK COMMUNITY IS DEEPLY WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF THE CITY

Heritage Comes Alive

BY AJA HANNAH & JEN JONES DONATELLI AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL GARDEN

Located within the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, architect Daniel Bickerstaff designed this space to convey the past, present and future of the African American community, as well as promote the education and interest of its culture and heritage.

COZAD-BATES HOUSE

Long regarded for its important role on the Underground Railroad, the Cozad-Bates House stands as the only surviving pre-Civil War structure in University Circle. Its new indoor-outdoor interpretive center underscores the area’s significance in the abolitionist movement with relics including photos, newspaper articles, engravings and more.

KARAMU HOUSE

Who needs Broadway with world-class theatre in our own backyard? Cleveland is an epicenter of arts and culture, boasting the nation’s oldest African American theater. Founded in 1915, this cultural staple sits on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy professional theatre productions and arts education while honoring the Black experience.

CLEVELAND CIVIL RIGHTS TRAIL

Local landmarks like Glenville High School and Olivet Institutional Baptist Church served as important stops on the path to equality, and now you can follow in the proverbial footsteps of those who blazed the trail with a self-guided tour of 11 iconic sites.

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Primo African Quisine

FORKIN’ GOOD

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Authentic African, Caribbean and Creole dishes are within reach— no passport needed! Just head Downtown to experience an exciting roster of restaurants serving up the delicious cuisine of the African Diaspora.

Case in point: Primo African Quisine will delight your taste buds with traditional African dishes like Egussi Soup and lamb stew over fufu. For Afro-Caribbean fusion, make a stop at Yum Village (CSU Campus) for oxtails, jollof rice and peanut stew.

(As co-owner Carasai Ihentuge told Cleveland Magazine, “We’re kind of like Chipotle, but the West African version.”)

Craving jambalaya, gumbo or seafood étoufée? House of Creole brings low country, coastal specialties from the bayou to the lake. Zanzibar is the place for classic Black American comfort food like chicken-andwaffles, grits and collards, while The Astro serves up tasty treats with a side of sci-fi.

Haven’t you heard?

Winter is coming.

Stock up on soothing body care essentials from Ginger & Honey’s organic skincare line, or grab your holiday gifts at the House of B Jewels (showcasing former nail tech Brittany Matthews’ popular line of jewelry and accessories). You can also escape the cold with some old-fashioned retail therapy at Our Favorite Things boutique— where Dr. Lisa McGuthry brings the Larchmere community together and keeps them looking good by stocking stylish items from 16 local entrepreneurs.

Share in Black culture through art, music and food.

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At Coco’s Chalky Paints, DIYers can buy chalky powder to transform their own paint, while those seeking inspo will find a subterranean labyrinth with freshly painted furniture and 100+ chandeliers.

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Composting is cool, so get with the program and nourish your garden with some “black gold” from RID-ALL Green Partnership.

This urban farm is also planting seeds of knowledge with youth training programs.

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Chateau Hough is a pretty grape place if you ask us. This urban vineyard and winery grows its grapes in the heart of the historic Hough neighborhood—resulting in bold, crisp wines you’ll love to taste.

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A rising star championing innovation in the Black community, ThirdSpace Action Lab & Reading Room prototypes creative solutions to socioeconomic issues. And their new bookstore in Glenville? As if they could’ve made it any better.

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The vision of two brothers who were both pro ice hockey players, NOOMA is designed to be a different kind of sports drink.

These organic, low-sugar drinks come in flavors like Chocolate Mint and Blueberry Peach.

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MEET THE LAND’S HISPANIC COMMUNITY

Rooted in Tradition Hispanic culture shines bright at these lively community events

BY ROXANNE OCASIO TROPICAL CLEVELAND

Shall we dance? These Latin dance parties are turning up the heat at local venues such as Music Box Supper Club and Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar. Don a wig for a theme night, or just wig out over the live band lineup. Ongoing HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

As of 2020, the city of Cleveland’s population was 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, and this month-long celebration commemorates the traditions and contributions of this vibrant community. Among those marking the occasion will be Severance Music Center with a concert by Sammy DeLeon y su Orquesta.

Through October 15, 2023

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Never too soon to be thinking about fall festivities! Expect a wealth of festive “Day of the Dead” programming from our local organizations, taking place in the Gordon Square Arts District in full Mexican flair.

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SPICED AND DICED Barroco

When Grammy winner Lizzo was “determined to find good food” in Cleveland, she headed straight for La Plaza at Re:Bar—and, as she shared with her millions of followers, their vegan-friendly cactus tacos more than delivered. La Playa Fresh Seafood brings the flavors of Puerto Vallarta to Gordon Square, while Pupuseria y Antojitos Guanaquitas presents perfect pupusas and empanadas in Clark-Fulton. After 12 years of operation, Barroco boasts three outposts in Lakewood, Willoughby and Westlake for enjoying artisan arepas and craft cocktails. And Batuqui—now twice as nice—serves authentic Brazilian cuisine in a pair of restored houses on Larchmere and in Chagrin Falls.

Art of Expression

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Take your chance to check out Ohio’s first independent Latino theater company with LatinUs’ production of “Tu Ternura Molotov” from February 16-18, or toast the talent on December 9 at its annual fundraiser. As part of Cleveland Public Theatre, Teatro Público de Cleveland has also been imparting the Latino experience since 2013.

And if you’re looking to stretch your own performance wings, sharpen those talents through year-round classes at Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center (which include ballet, guitar, flamenco and Latin social dance).

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The keepers of Cleveland’s treasures tell stories through artifacts spanning sports, industry, fashion and pop culture. Don’t miss exhibits on women in politics and pioneering Black politicians Carl and Louis Stokes.

KARAMU HOUSE

The nation’s oldest African American theater is stronger than ever. Swahili for “a joyful gathering place,” an impressive array of provocative and memorable performances have graced the stage of Karamu.

MALTZ MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE

Everyone is welcome at “The Museum of Diversity and Tolerance,” a striking museum in Beachwood. Exhibits expose dark episodes of the past and shine a light towards a brighter, kinder future.

INDIAN MUSEUM OF LAKE COUNTY

For more than 40 years, this museum has kept Native American history alive in Northeast Ohio. Marvel at 26,000 prehistoric artifacts, or browse Native American crafts from the years 1800 to 2008.

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CLEVELAND’S LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY IS OUT AND PROUD

Spend Those Pink Dollars SUPPORT THESE LOCAL LGBTQ+-OWNED BUSINESSES

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SOOTHING SLOTH SOAP CO.

What started off with a DIY bath bomb kit in 2017 has grown into an entire line of self-care products. Partners Sean Hirsch and Zach Wise infuse their personalities and queer culture into Soothing Sloth Soap Co’s products. (Lumberjack Fantasy bath bomb, anyone?)

STUDIO WEST 117

The LGBTQ+ community finds a home at Studio West 117’s 300,000-square-foot complex in Lakewood. From drag bingo and pickleball tournaments to sound healing and rooftop techno parties, there’s something here for every kind of queer.

OUT ON THE TOWN Cleveland’s Drag Scene

BY ALYSSE DALESSANDRO

Start your day at LGBTQ+-owned Brewella’s, where coffee, crepes and collectibles beckon along with friendly “Brewistas.” Come dinnertime, taste the brilliance of James Beard semifinalist Jill Vedaa at Salt+ in Lakewood. Keep the party going at Twist Social Club, or saddle up at the historic Leather Stallion Saloon (one of the oldest gay bars of its kind in the Midwest). On Wednesday and Sunday nights, warm up those pipes with karaoke at Cocktails Cleveland.

Once a month, alternative drag takes center stage at the Grog Shop with GlamGore, while the BLACK MASS punk-rock drag showcase rules at The 5 O’Clock Lounge.

Daily Pride

BY REBECCA FERLOTTI

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October means LGBTQ+ History Month programs are coming to CLE, starting with the LGBTQ+ Heritage Day Awards Celebration on October 19 to honor folks making a difference in the queer community. On October 28, artists including Hickey Hun take over the Terrace Concert Series with power-packed high notes and high kicks at The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland. And just in time for the holidays, the Queer The Halls artisan market sweeps through The Center on December 9 for your gift-giving needs.

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Pamper your furry friends at this pet boutique in Edgewater.

Whether you’re looking for rainbow-shaped catnip toys or rainbow wings for your dog, Pet-Tique has a variety of goods to keep your pets queer all year.

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hen Bella Sin struts onto the legendary Beachland Ballroom stage, the audience immediately knows that royalty has entered the room. Cleveland’s Queen of Burlesque has built a veritable empire of entertainment, regularly selling out monthly shows and the three-day International Ohio Burlesque Festival. Far from a Cleveland-guarded secret, Bella has twice been voted onto the Top 50 Most Influential Burlesque Figures in the world.

As a Mexican immigrant and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Bella is committed to featuring a diversity of backgrounds and bodies on stage. Whether it’s a Star Wars -themed show or a celebration of Latin culture, each performance is another step in Bella’s epic journey: “Every show is a reminder of what I came to this country to achieve.”

Every show is a reminder of what I came to this country to achieve.

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REVOLUTION The House That Rock Built

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Stodgy museums, step to the side: The glass-enclosed Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a hip-shaking, guitar-flinging reminder of why Cleveland is ground zero for world-famous music. Memorabilia immortalizes the radio DJs and recording artists who invented the genre, while special galleries honor those who paved the way (such as Cleveland native Leo Mintz, the former Record Rendezvous owner largely considered one of the founding fathers of rock). And much like rock-and-roll itself, the multi-level museum just keeps on evolving.

2023 ROCK HALL INDUCTEE EXHIBIT

Nerd out on memorabilia and music from the newest crop of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees as the 2023 class takes the limelight this fall. Each inductee is delightfully different—spanning genres from pop (Sheryl Crow and George Michael) to country (Willie Nelson) to Motown (The Spinners) to art rock (Kate Bush) to hip hop (Missy Elliott) to nu-metal (Rage Against the Machine).

HOLLA IF YA HEAR ME: HIP-HOP AT 50

What started as an “all-star birthday bash” for DJ Kool Herc in 1973 has grown into a full-blown music movement 50 years later. See the invite to that iconic party along with other artifacts celebrating hip hop’s big anniversary at this Rock Hall exhibit—commemorating 50 years of hip-hop artists all the way from Kurtis Blow to Kendrick Lamar.

Did You Know?

Celebrate 50 years of Hip-Hop at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Local radio DJ Alan Freed is credited with playing rhythm and blues records on air and coining the term “rock ‘n’ roll” in the 1950s.

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You’ll find all the cool kids at Cleveland’s awesome rotation of record shops.

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Bop Stop

Night Moves

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Whether you’re upbeat or offbeat, Cleveland’s jazz scene invites you to live out loud. Start your listening tour at the Bop Stop— which snagged “Best Jazz Club in the U.S.” honors from All About Jazz in 2019 for its sun-soaked Lake Erie views and top-tier performance lineup.

Cool cats will dig the Velvet Tango Room, where mixologists set the mood with fresh handcrafted cocktails. For supper club vibes, hit Frederick’s Wine & Dine for chef Frederick Parks’ signature cuisine fused with live jazz flair.

As for Cleveland Heights jazz staple Nighttown, its new owners have invested in a major renovation to ensure it hits a high note for decades to come.

There are two types of people in winter: those who hibernate and those who embrace the brisk.

Brite Winter invites you to be the latter.

The 15th installment of this annual outdoor music and arts festival will heat up the Flats on February 24 with vibrant interactive art installations and live bands playing everything from hip hop to indie rock.

Still shivering?

Pop into a warming station for some hot cocoa or S’mores, or just go with it inside a cocktail igloo.

Earplugs?

C’mon.

This is Cleveland.

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My Mind’s Eye Records If punk, metal, and rock are your jam, check out My Mind’s Eye Records in Lakewood. Committed to stocking “records that the others don’t care about,” rare finds abound.

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Blue Arrow Records Let Blue Arrow point the way to a treasure trove of used LPs, music memorabilia and retro tees.

You’ll know you’re in the right place by the floor covered in vintage album covers.

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Brittany’s Record Shop Who better than a DJ to curate a killer collection of hip-hop, reggae, soul and jazz? Owned

by Brittany “DJ Red-I” Benton, Brittany’s Record Shop brings the beat to the City Goods hub in Hingetown.

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The Vinyl Groove Got two turntables and a microphone? Bedford-based The Vinyl Groove is where it’s at.

Sell—and buy—vintage stereo equipment, speakers and turntables, along with used and new records.

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Bent Crayon Records Bent Crayon Records doesn’t just sell records—their mission is to elevate “important music.”

One of Cleveland’s longestrunning shops, their catalog of underground rock and electronic music knows no equal.

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MUSIC’S RICH HISTORY LEADS BACK TO CLEVELAND

1918 / THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA PIANIST ADELLA PRENTISS HUGHES FOUNDS THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA. ONE OF THE “BIG FIVE” AMERICAN ORCHESTRAS, THE GROUP MAKES BEAUTIFUL MUSIC AT THE EQUALLY MAJESTIC SEVERANCE MUSIC CENTER. ©CSU ARCHIVES

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2 0 02 / The Black Keys Just eight people watch Akron’s The Black Keys play their first live show at Cleveland’s Beachland Ballroom in the Collinwood neighborhood’s Waterloo Arts District.

Machine Gun Kelly sells out his first stadium show at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Catch the next MGK at Coventry’s cozy Grog Shop, the club where the rap icon started. © CODY YORK

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rowing up in the Glenville neighborhood, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony founding member Anthony “Krayzie Bone” Henderson secured his future early: He met his future bandmates while still in junior high school.

Discovered by the late rapper Eazy-E, the hip-hop troupe put The Land on the map in the ’90s with hits such as “Thuggish Ruggish Bone” and Grammy-winning “Tha Crossroads.”

Today, Henderson is giving back to the place where he grew up with his Spread The Love Foundation— a nonprofit elevating local communities through music industry education and workforce development. As Henderson puts it, he wants to teach “aspiring artists how to walk amongst the giants. Cleveland is like no other place. People are starting to recognize there is a lot of talent here.”

Cleveland is like no other place… there is a lot of talent here.

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BY ANNIE ZALESKI

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THE ROXY AT MAHALL’S

Located in the space formerly occupied by legendary radio station WHK, this historic venue is now a glammed-up old-school theater booking top-tier national artists. Need proof? Just ask Flaming Lips and members of Radiohead, all of whom have played there.

Celebrating 100 years as a bowling alley in 2024, Mahall’s has grown into one of Lakewood’s busiest entertainment hubs—thanks to a chic retro vibe and multiple music venues, including impressive new space The Roxy.

BEACHLAND BALLROOM

HAPPY DOG

Vintage charm abounds at one of the anchors of the Waterloo arts district. The venue bursts with live music across two rooms—a cozy, bar-like Tavern and a spacious Ballroom—nearly every night of the week.

The Happy Dog feels like the coziest basement rec room ever. Local acts and emerging touring bands play on a stage near the door as the crowd loads up on decorate-your-own hot dogs and tots.

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NO CLASS

Owned by local legend Kathy Blackman, the Grog Shop is the place to see up-and-coming local and national bands—having been an indie institution in the funky Coventry neighborhood since 1992.

Local and national punk, metal, hip hop and hardcore acts make a beeline for No Class, a low-key haven for underground music on the near west side that prides itself on its welcoming vibe.

MUSIC BOX SUPPER CLUB

THE FOUNDRY

Situated right on the Cuyahoga River on the Flats West Bank, the Music Box offers great views and upscale style, with a supper club-style sit-down experience and eclectic music bookings galore.

A staple of the Lakewood live music scene for years, The Foundry is a bona fide rock ‘n’ roll haven.

Get your headbang on while discovering local and national punk and metal bands.

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CREATIVES If Benton isn’t at the shop, she’s usually working on music. “I buy it, sell it, produce it, teach it. I’m surrounded by doing something I love,” said Benton.

Benton first fell in love with mixing music in the 90s.

She would save her lunch money to buy cassettes at the now-closed Nikki’s Music on Buckeye Road.

Nikki himself began to give her promo copies with remixed versions of songs, inspiring her to learn about samples and beat making.

After graduating from Ohio University, Benton became a DJ. Her record-buying habit spun from her desire to sample from vinyl, eventually leading her to open her own shop. Benton’s been in her groove ever since.

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World class is always in session.

Immerse yourself in our globally renowned art collection–from ancient treasures to the work of modern masters–at the Cleveland Museum of Art, one of the top museums in the United States.

General Admission is always free.

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CREATIVE SPIRIT CONNECT WITH ART, MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE

Of Note

BY ILONA WESTFALL

CLASSICAL TO FANTASTICAL

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From Beethoven’s Fifth and compositions by Brahms to the score from The Princess Bride, The Cleveland Orchestra truly has something for everyone this season. Catch a concert by the world-renowned orchestra at its equally impressive home—the breathtaking, historic Severance Music Center.

The Cleveland Women’s Orchestra was founded in 1935 to give women a chance to be part of an orchestra at a time when they were typically menonly. Today, the historic orchestra is the oldest of its kind in the country, performing classical music throughout the region.

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STUDENT ENSEMBLES

Step Bach in time with Apollo’s Fire, a Grammy Award-winning orchestra performing baroque music on authentic period instruments. The orchestra brings music of the past—including Vivaldi, Bach and Irish-Appalachian holiday music—to life with passion and drama in venues across northeast Ohio.

Get a sneak peek at the virtuosos of the future with a student show at Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) or the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Both prestigious schools offer student and faculty recitals, as well as concerts from world-class visiting orchestras and musicians.

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On Exhibit

INDIE CRED KeyBank Broadway Series, “MJ”

Live from Cleveland

BY LISA SANDS

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Cleveland’s stages usher in many theatre experiences. At the epicenter of the action is Playhouse Square— home to the KeyBank Broadway Series, which will see iconic characters such as Fanny Brice, Marty McFly and Michael Jackson own the stage this season.

As one of the country’s largest performing arts centers, Playhouse Square spans seven companies including Cleveland Play House and Great Lakes Theatre. At the former, dig into regional theatre productions including Langston Hughes’ transcendent “Black Nativity.”

The lineup at the latter covers all the requisites in new ways—whether you’re laughing with “The Merry Wives of Windsor” or crying happy tears at the end of “A Christmas Carol.”

In Lakewood, the Beck Center for the Arts mounts 230 performances annually, with “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” next on tap. For alternative theatre, don’t miss Tremont’s convergencecontinuum where the intimate venue makes way for imaginative fare such as the upcoming “Wonderland Wives.”

As a popular destination for both digital and hand weaving, Praxis Fiber Workshop looms large over Cleveland’s maker scene. (See what we did there?)

Film buffs are free to geek out at Cinematheque, which the New York Times hailed as “one of the country’s best repertory movie theaters.” And for those who enjoy a good poetry slam, Twelve Literary Arts delivers with socially conscious programming and events for all ages.

Indie cred abounds on Cleveland’s arts and culture scene.

Your art appreciation journey starts with these five immersive exhibits.

BY AJA HANNAH AND JEN JONES DONATELLI

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¡Juntos! (Together) @ moCa Seven of Cleveland’s Latino artists— strangers to each other, united in a cohort to create art reflecting their backgrounds and styles, each as distinct and individual as Latino heritage is.

(Through January 7, 2024)

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Degas and the Laundress @ Cleveland Museum of Art For the first time, impressionist artist Edgar Degas’s depictions of Parisian laundresses have been united in exhibition. In about 30 works, these working-class women of the late 1800s sweat, wash and labor despite poor wages. (Through January 14, 2024)

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Mummies of the World: The Exhibition @ Playhouse Square Why go to a haunted house when you could do something more highbrow?

Touted as the largest exhibition of its kind, this fascinating look at mummies from Europe, South America and Ancient Egypt will have you “wrapped” with attention. (Through January 28, 2024)

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Tabaimo: Blow @ Transformer Station Japanese art meets digital animation in this fantastical four-channel video installation. Stand inside the art as it loops every five minutes, and get transported into bubbles and body parts.

(Through February 3, 2024)

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The Girl in the Diary: Searching for Rywka from the Lodz Ghetto @ Maltz Museum Anne Frank wasn’t the only girl to keep a diary during the Holocaust. This exhibit dives deep into the Lodz Ghetto through multimedia and journal excerpts from teenager Rywka Lipszyc. (Through April 28, 2024) Mummies of the World

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CLEVELAND

BY LESLIE BASALLAMCCAFFERTY

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s a child, Rashaun Dillard first explored art by drawing comic book heroes. Since then, his path has followed that of a traditional artist, working in acrylic and as a digital creator. Dillard’s paintings often contain social commentary, and he hopes his Voices of CLE work will stimulate productive conversations and a sense of togetherness.

A graduate of Cleveland School of the Arts, artist and muralist Rashaun Dillard knows the power and importance of using art as a platform for messages of hope and change. “I’d like to use my art to share the message of unity, our community experiencing tough times yet coming together in the aftermath to promote a change that we can use to teach and heal each other.”

I’d like to use my art to share the message of unity.

Tattered Heart, Tenacious Soul; mural on canvas

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SHOP LOCAL

BY LESLIE BASALLAMCCAFFERTY

Supporting homegrown boutiques never goes out of style EVIE LOU

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There’s nary a flounce of frill in sight at fashionforward favorite Evie Lou in Tremont—known for clothing that flaunts a hipster edge without sacrificing comfort. Owner Kim Crow and her team of style mavens pick on-trend, indie designer pieces, often exhibiting unexpected silhouettes.

(Think asymmetrical hem jackets and droppedcrotch pants.) But never fear: they also have a knack for finding fits to flatter every customer.

Cleveland fashionistas know that the must-have handbag around here isn’t Prada or Coach—it’s Fount.

Fount’s collection of crossbodies and carryalls (plus wallets, belts, keychains and more) is crafted in fullgrain Italian leather, derived from hides reclaimed from the meat industry. All are lovingly stitched in Ohio, as well as fair trade workshops in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. So, if ethical, sustainable sourcing is clutch for you, you’re totes covered.

INTRO BOUTIQUE

OCEANNE

For easy-breezy apparel that will effortlessly carry you from the office to happy hour—and from the couch to the gym—get to know Intro Boutique.

Sisters Elaina and Emily Kovach’s sibling shops (with locations in the 5th Street Arcades and North Coast Harbor) will meet your needs for must-have basics such as tees, tanks and leggings in the trendiest possible way.

One of Cleveland’s hottest imports is straight outta France. Having moved “across the ocean” to Cleveland two decades ago, jewelry designer Anne Harrill has made her mark in The Land with Oceanne. With locations in both Pinecrest and Detroit Shoreway, this brick-and-mortar boutique offers chic minimalist modern pieces designed to last. (No, really! One of their most popular lines is “Forever Jewelry” welded onto the neck, wrist or ankle.) ©FOUNT

MAKER SPACES Let your imagination go wild at these artsy sites

BY TRICIA L. CHAVES AND LESLIE BASALLAMCCAFFERTY

MADE CLEVELAND

78TH STREET STUDIOS

Think of this Coventry Road showplace as Candyland for creatives! Showcasing the city’s most talented makers from Love, Anji to Fiber and Gloss, this newish shop is stacked with every conceivable kind of locally handmade goods. Want to wear your Cleveland pride on your sleeve? Made has shirts, stickers, mugs and miscellany sporting Cleveland slogans and motifs. The shop also features art, jewelry, candles, personal care products and games. Coming soon: an all-local grocery.

If you’re the type to steer clear of stuffy art events, you’ve found your people. Get that muchneeded dose of eclecticism in the Gordon Square neighborhood at Third Fridays—where all kinds of art aficionados gather to peruse more than 60 galleries and diverse creative spaces (from Bent Crayon Records to Cleveland Film Factory to Bruce Buchanan Design). Little wonder Third Fridays was named “Best Arts Event”

by Scene in 2017!

CITY GOODS AT THE CREATIVE HANGARS

SOULCRAFT CLE

Ever wonder about that curious-looking cluster of Quonset hut-style structures hugging the hip Hingetown enclave of Ohio City? Behold the new-ish City Goods hub, where shoppers can hop between hangars to discover a compelling collective of local artisans (including ILTHY and Funktiniland).

Cap off your day at The Hangar—a purveyor of beers, wines and craft cocktails all produced within two hours of Cleveland.

Your new hobby starts here. Want to build a guitar? Check. Hammer out your home renovation plans on Sketchup or learn the basics of carpentry, electrical and plumbing? Check.

Bang out a sword while blacksmithing? Checkitycheck. Inside the Osborne Manufacturing Building in St. Clair-Superior, artisans, apprentices and everyone in between will find space to create—whether for a day, the duration of a project or year-round in a studio.

City Goods

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WHERE THE LOCALS GO

Clevelanders can’t keep secrets! It’s the reason our supposedly “underground” indie theaters, blue-collar brewpubs and cool art galleries are increasingly cult hangouts. Just follow the crowd and go where the locals go, discovering Clevelander’s still cool un-secret side.

ETON CHAGRIN BOULEVARD

216.591.1762 etonchagrinblvd.com 28601 Chagrin Blvd.

Cleveland, OH 44122

CROCKER PARK 440.871.6880 crockerpark.com 177 Market St. Westlake, OH 44145

Experience the most exclusive mix of national retailers, local specialty boutique shops, while enjoying the fine dining alongside the award-winning outdoor gardens at this picturesque open-air lifestyle center on Cleveland’s east side.

Shop, dine and play at the premier, outdoor lifestyle center on Cleveland’s west side! Featuring over 150 shopping and dining options plus many fun, family and pet-friendly events and attractions. It’s All About the Experience.

B.A. SWEETIE CANDY CO.

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Downtown – East 4th St.

216.739.2244 sweetiescandy.com 6770 Brookpark Rd. (at Ridge Rd.) Cleveland, OH 44129

216.736.8879 cleclothingco.com 342 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114

ONLY in CLE! The largest candy store in North America!

40,000 square feet, $4,000,000 in inventory, nostalgic toys, soda pop, ice cream parlor, miniature golf park.

A one-stop-shop for Cleveland themed t-shirts, apparel, accessories, gifts and more! We are independent, local and family-owned. Four locations around Greater Cleveland – Downtown, Crocker Park, Shaker Heights and Summit Mall. Shop local!

KERNELS BY CHRISSIE

Downtown – Gateway

216.664.0638 kbcpopcorn.com 530 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114

LEGACY VILLAGE 216.382.3871 legacy-village.com 25001 Cedar Rd Lyndhurst, OH 44124

A locally owned Downtown favorite for over 10 years!

Dozens of hand-crafted popcorn flavors, roasted nuts, seasonal treats and the best fresh-squeezed lemonade! Gift packs, tins and party favors. Shipping available. In-store FREE SAMPLES!

Legacy Village is Northeast Ohio’s premier lifestyle center located in the Cleveland suburb of Lyndhurst. Legacy Village features more than 45 restaurants and retailers plus family events and a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area.

Discover something special at Legacy Village!

CAPITOL THEATER

BEACHLAND BALLROOM

Detroit Shoreway

1390 W 65th St. Cleveland, OH 44102

Collinwood 216.383.1124 beachlandballroom.com 15711 Waterloo Rd. Cleveland, OH 44110

The historic Capitol Theatre — the only movie theatre on the city’s west side — is celebrating 100+ years!

See the latest blockbusters and indies on the three digital screens, and get your cocktails and treats in the beautifully restored lobby.

Rocking as a concert venue for 23 years, the former Croatian social hall hosts national & regional performers in two intimate music rooms. Enjoy a wide beer selection and a locally sourced menu or shop the basement vintage/record store.

216.651.7295

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216.407. 3100 acquadiluca.com 500 West St. Clair Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113

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Brunch Bunch / Dim Sum and authentic Chinese cuisine is on the menu at Li Wah. Open daily, this Cleveland classic can be found in the city’s AsiaTown neighborhood.

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FOOD STATION Bite into Cleveland’s culinary culture

Where to Eat Right Now

Pearl Street

BY TRICIA L. CHAVES

CORDELIA

PEARL STREET WINE MARKET & CAFÉ

Clevelanders had lofty expectations for the successor replacing “Iron Chef” Michael Symon’s Lola two summers ago, and Vinnie Cimino’s team came in hot—delivering in both portion size and prowess in the kitchen. Take the time to meander through the “Bellie Up” menu for an adventurous experience at the chef’s whim, and see why Tasting Table noted Cordelia among its 22 best restaurants in 2022.

After 23 years in business as The Flying Fig, James Beard Award semifinalist chef Karen Small shuttered her popular Market Avenue restaurant and said, “Thank you, next.” Enter this Europeanstyle market and wine bar, featuring a menu of seasonally-influenced small plates and desserts.

The concept is the brainchild of Small and Toast owner Jillian Davis—paying homage to their shared love of natural wines.

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With a jaw-dropping dining room crowned by a canopy of foliage and a retractable roof that’s unfurled to welcome the warmer temperatures, a trip to this splurge-worthy steakhouse will transport you to an entirely different time and place. Intimate groups can devour decadent shareable meat platters charred atop a 20-foot Argentinian-style wood-fired grill, or pick their poison from the craft cocktail menu imagined by award-winning mixologist Jeremy Owen Barrett.

Accolades abound for the newest joint venture of Food Network champion chef Jill Vedaa and her Salt+ business partner Jessica Parkison.

The pair overhauled the interior of a 115-year old house on Larchmere (formerly home to Felice Urban Café). The restaurant’s name is a nod to Parkison’s grandmother Poppy Etta Hodgson, and its internationally-influenced menu features hearty fare that would surely do her proud.

Best of the Fests SLICE OF LIFE Juneberry Table

Rise & Dine

BY REBECCA FERLOTTI

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For a taste of newness, eat with your eyes first at Sophie la Gourmande, bringing strong Parisian feels to the Cedar-Lee Arts District. Sip on a honey lavender latte alongside your croissant at this café and patisserie. Also in Cleveland Heights (plus a new Warehouse District location), Luna Bakery & Café serves up matcha lattes, mozzarella paninis and macarons— packing a serious brunch-worthy punch.

Wondering who the New York Times hailed as having the “secret to an excellent sandwich?” Look no further than Roaming Biscuit. Shawnda Moye’s flagship spot in Hingetown offers stacked-high biscuit breakfast sammies that will keep you coming back for more.

Nearby in Tremont, Grumpy’s Café will flip your expectations of a classic morning meal with showstopper omelets and creative benedicts.

(Little wonder it was featured on “Good Morning America” this year.)

And if you’re looking for Midwesterninspired fare, visit Juneberry Table for Ohio spelt pancakes—locally sourced for that extra Cleveland kick.

From cultural fests to culinary feasts, Cleveland keeps the party going through fall and winter.

BY VINCE GUERRIERI

Three new places across Cleveland are making their mark by offering their own spin on regional classics.

Geraci’s Slice Shop offers its take on the thincrust wide New York slice to the Downtown crowd.

For Neopolitan pizzas with a New York influence, hit Boom’s Pizza—now a full-on restaurant in Lakewood following its start as a pop-up in Detroit Shoreway.

Also located in Lakewood in the Studio West 117 complex, Eat Me Pizza offers whole pies or slices of their thin-crust pizza baked to perfection in a wood-burning oven.

Mangia!

BY CRYSTAL ANGERSOLA

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St. Stanislaus Polish Festival Love Polish culture? Then dance your way to St. Stan’s as this beloved Cleveland church celebrates 150 years. It’s a pierogi-packed party that’s bound to make you say “Na zdrowie!” (October 6-8, 2023)

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Cleveland Winter Beerfest If you’re beer-curious or a hophead, this is where frost meets froth in the best way possible. Experience hundreds of brews at the North Coast’s tastiest cure for the winter blues. (February 9-10, 2024)

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Mac ‘n’ Cheese Throwdown Chefs compete, you eat— and everyone wins. Indulge in classic, baked and loaded varieties, along with craft cocktails and brews!

In this cheesy showdown, every forkful takes you to melty cheddar paradise. (March 2, 2024)

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Grand River Valley Ice Wine Festival When frozen grapes become liquid gold, grab a map and head east!

Embark on a sip-and-savor tour of some of the coolest Northeast Ohio wineries during this mini winter escape. (March 1-31, 2024)

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Geauga County Maple Festival Tap into something truly sweet at this celebration of all things maple.

Between the pancakes and the tree-tapping, you’ll discover syrup so good, you’ll want to hug a tree.

(April 25-28, 2024)

Geraci’s

St. Stanislaus Polish Festival

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e f i L r o f Thirst CHEERS TO THESE SUBLIME SIPPING SPOTS!

BY BRI OLDHAM PATRON SAINT

VERBENA SHOPPE, CAFÉ & DRY BAR

Day-drinking just took on a whole new meaning. Free spirits flock to this café, non-alcoholic bar and retail shop—one of the newer additions to the hip Hingetown area.

OLD 86

How’s this for a concept? Just a bar.

Located in Detroit-Shoreway, this nouveau dive 86es the frills and embraces everything that made your grandpa’s favorite corner tavern a great hangout.

* Local Tip!

Been missing La Cave Du Vin since it shuttered in 2018? Good news: this beloved wine bar has found a new home in Tremont.

Patron Saint

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Italian-inspired dishes are best enjoyed with a Spumoni spritz and a side of sweet hospitality. Seat yourself at this chic spot because— as Anthony Bourdain once said— there are “no reservations.”

WYNE TASTING BAR

PINKIES UP!

BY LESLIE BASALLA-MCCAFFERTY

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Indecisive imbibers, rejoice! This sampling lounge is self-serve, so you can try taste after taste.

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Delectable bites await in Cleveland’s suburbs.

BY KEVIN CARPENTER

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leveland’s food scene is pretty epic—so epic, in fact, that it can’t be contained by city limits. Venture out from Downtown Cleveland to discover how some of our city’s top tastes lay off the beaten path.

Feeling adventurous? Head for The Last Page in Orange, where classic dishes come alive with a dash of global flair. Selections such as Broken Egg Fried Rice and Truffle Orecchiette can be shared or enjoyed solo (but we’re guessing you’ll want the latter).

Nearby in Chagrin Falls, JoJo’s Bar serves up a delightfully modern take on ItalianAmerican steakhouse classics. (And when the weather cooperates, the iconic patio at JoJo’s Backyard provides the perfect outdoor escape.)

Luca West

FLIGHT CLEVELAND Thanks to its cheekilynamed boutique wine flights and glam vibes, you’ll feel hipper sipping here.

Over on the west side, Bay Village-based Thyme Table finds a happy medium between cozy and upscale. Our pick?

Loaded lobster tots paired with a creatively-crafted seasonal cocktail. In Westlake, Luca West brings its trusted brand of fine Italian cuisine—with a Tuscan twist—to the ‘burbs.

Stunning views await at places like Valley View’s LockKeepers, which invites diners to bask in the beauty of Cuyahoga Valley National Park with floor-to-ceiling windows and a covered patio overlooking the Cuyahoga River.

Fill up on authentic (and delicious) Italian-American fare while scoping the sights.

The Last Page

TARTINE BISTRO

CLE URBAN WINERY

Parisian vibes set the tone for this charming Rocky River spot known for its weekday happy hour.

Wine Enthusiast named this Cleveland Heights favorite one of its top seven urban wine bars in the U.S.

MAGNA WINE BOUTIQUE Spanning six continents and an array of minorityand women-owned wines, representation is what’s on the menu.

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Beer Up!

CLEVELAND’S CRAFT BREWING PEDIGREE IS THE REAL DEAL

Next On Tap

BY MARY MIHALY

Find out what’s brewing on Cleveland’s beer scene.

RED WAGON FOUR PAWS BREWING CO.

Four Paws Brewing Co. unleashed its awesomeness this spring at Red Wagon farm in Columbia Station. Bring Fido and set up shop at a picnic table with some Honey Kolsch or Downward (Hop) Dog. MIDNIGHT OWL

Local beer lovers are sure to give a hoot when this brewery opens its doors in Shaker Heights— especially with former Goldhorn Brewery head brewer Joel Warger and his wife at the helm.

GREEN VALLEY BREWING CO.

Hudson marks the spot for this soon-to-debut, family-owned craft brewery, taproom and restaurant. With two patios and a four-season porch, al fresco beer appreciation is sure to be on tap.

HOLIDAY HOPS Great Lakes Brewing Co.

‘Tis the most wonderful time of the year for beer lovers! Going over 30 years strong, Great Lakes Brewing Co.’s Christmas Ale is the OG with unmistakable cinnamon, honey and ginger flavors. Collision Bend Brewing’s 8 Crazy Nights also comes in hot with notes of apple, spices and honey. Tropical hops are the name of the game for Masthead Brewing Co.’s Sleigh All Day Holiday Red IPA—tinged with citrus-y pineapple, grapefruit and orange.

Leave room for dessert brews like Churro Dreams from Pulpo Beer (Ohio’s first Latin-owned brewery)— the gift that keeps on giving in a cinnamon sugar-rimmed glass. Finish with Cookies and Milk Imperial Stout, inspired by Noble Beast Brewing Co.’s kitchen sink cookie.

Brew Voyage

BY JEN JONES DONATELLI

Red Wagon.

Four Paws Brewing Co..

Cleveland Brewery Passport

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From east (Mentor) to west (Amherst) to south (Strongsville), the Cleveland Brewery Passport covers a lot of ground with CLE’s growing craft beer scene— spanning 42 breweries all within a 30-mile radius of Downtown. Check-in to breweries using the mobile passport and rack up points and rewards along the way.

Bon beer voyage!

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Local beer is generating a sizable buzz in Northeast Ohio. Blue collar, bearded and brave, Cleveland craft breweries serve up some of the best award-winning brews in the world.

GREAT LAKES BREWING CO.

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Ohio City

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216.771.4404 greatlakesbrewing.com 2516 Market Ave. Cleveland, OH 44113

216.666.2568 saucybrewworks.com 2885 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH 44113

Visit Ohio’s original craft brewery for fresh yearround, seasonal, and pub exclusive beers on tap alongside a menu packed with Midwest-inspired comfort fare and locally sourced ingredients.

Brewery tours are available.

Come see where it all began over a pint of awardwinning craft beer and the #1 pizza in Cleveland.

The SBW Brewpub offers a full-service restaurant experience complete with a comfortable all-weather and dog-friendly patio.

COLLISION BEND

HOFBRAUHAUS

216.273.7879 collisionbendbrewery.com 1250 Old River Rd. Cleveland, OH 44113

216.621.BEER

Award-winning craft brewery and full-service restaurant, featuring crisp, bright beers brewed on site, served alongside freshly prepared seasonal dishes. Enjoy waterfront dining, live music and monthly events. Collision Bend, where expertly crafted food and beer collide.

Classic Bavarian Brews crafted on site by our Brewmaster according to the German “Purity Law” or Reinheitsgebot. Enjoy these fine biers in the Munich tradition that’s easy on the palate, yet smooth and refreshing with pure flavor in every sip.

MASTHEAD BREWING CO.

NOBLE BEAST BREWING CO.

Downtown Cleveland – The Flats

Downtown Cleveland - Avenue District 216.206.6176 mastheadbrewingco.com 1261 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Downtown Cleveland – Theater District

hofbrauhauscleveland.com 1550 Chester Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114

Downtown Cleveland – Avenue District

216.417.8588 Noblebeastbeer.com 1468 Lakeside Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114

Masthead Brewing Co. has transformed a 1921 car dealership into a modern downtown brewery. Known for their award-winning beers and pizza kitchen, it’s the perfect place for food and drinks in a relaxed environment.

Located in a converted steel warehouse, Noble Beast crafts a seasonal food menu supporting local farmers and producers while their brewery specializes in a mix of traditional and experimental beer styles.

SOUTHERN TIER BREWING CO.

FAT HEAD’S

Downtown Cleveland – Gateway District

440.484.4045

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216.898.0242 fatheads.com 17450 Engle Lake Dr. Middleburg Hts., OH 44130

811 Prospect Ave. E. Cleveland, OH 44115 Our Downtown Cleveland taproom is a state-of-the-art brewery and taproom located just a short walk from all major attractions. Visit us for fresh Southern Tier beers and bites from a full beer-inspired food menu.

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Global Palate BY TRICIA L. CHAVES AND LISA SANDS

DELECTABLE DETOURS TO FARAWAY PLACES ARE AS CLOSE AS THE TIP OF YOUR FORK

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BARROCO

Thrice as nice: Savor live music, artisanal arepas and tropical libations at the flagship in Lakewood or its east and west outposts in Willoughby and Westlake.

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Extreme heat alert! Tip your taste buds off to expect sizzling Szechaun goodness with 300+ meal combinations at this AsiaTown staple dubbed “one of Cleveland’s most exciting restaurants” by Scene.

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ASSAD’S BAKERY

Pillowy pockets of homemade pita are available to-go—or, if you’re lucky, at the lone table in this lively family-owned Mediterranean market and eatery. © MATT SHIFFLER

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Angie Jeter brought downhome South Carolina cooking to Cleveland in 1986 with her own spin, and she’s been satisfying local soul food lovers ever since with staples such as Carolina-style catfish and collard greens.

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SLYMAN’S DELI

In Cleveland, the name Slyman’s is synonymous with corned beef sandwiches so humongous that you might need to unhinge your jaw before digging in. A must-stop for any self-respecting foodie.

RED CHIMNEY

This southeast side spot overflows with Old World charm. Try the aptly-named Slavic Village Sampler, complete with stuffed cabbage, city chicken, potatoand-cheese pierogi, kielbasa and kraut. (In other words, Cleveland on a plate.)

FLAT IRON CAFE

Irish pub vibes—and prime Lake Erie perch—await down in The Flats. Bring your brood for family-style perch, fried and served by the half-pound so everyone can get in on the action.

Angie’s Soul Cafe

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LOCALLY ROASTED

Get on your grind at these buzzworthy coffee shops.

BY KEVIN CARPENTER & JEN JONES DONATELLI

RISING STAR COFFEE ROASTERS

SCOOT! COLD BREW

Sip and savor a cuppa joe at seven Rising Star locations across The Land—including its Hingetown flagship inside an old firehouse. Each cafe serves up craft coffee drinks and seasonal specialties; rumor has it the Cardamom Bomb (with hints of brown sugar) is literally the bomb.

Smooth-tasting cold brews—including fresh flavors like Lavender Vanilla Latte and Honey Cinnamon Latte—deftly sidestep the bitter taste that plagues so many competitors. (Most drinks are available either hot or cold.) This West Side standout even offers a subscription service for its many super-fans.

AFFOGATO

KAFÉLA

A little bit Los Angeles, a lot Cleveland and a latte to remember! “Bringing LA vibes to St. Clair” sets apart this colorful coffee shop with food and drink menus paying homage to Sunset Boulevard, Rodeo Drive and more.

27 Club

27 CLUB

Named for music’s macabre “27 Club,” rap legend Machine Gun Kelly’s coffee shop dazzles guests with its signature Diablo Blend— a delicious combo of African and South American flavors selected by MGK himself. On weekends, stay up late for cocktails and lounge vibes.

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Let your inner “cat person” out to play at Cleveland’s first cat cafe! Whether you’re looking to adopt a furry feline or just sip some “Fra-purr-cino” in their company, this cozy Tremont spot is sure to provide just what you need right meow.

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WHERE THE LOCALS GO

Clevelanders can’t keep secrets! It’s the reason our supposedly “underground” indie theaters, blue-collar brewpubs and cool art galleries are increasingly cult hangouts. Just follow the crowd and go where the locals go, discovering Clevelander’s still cool un-secret side.

TABLETOP BOARD GAME CAFE

Ohio City

216.512.3053 tabletopcleve.com 1810 W. 25th St., Unit 3 Cleveland, OH 44113

BREWNUTS

Detroit Shoreway

216.471.8008 brewnutscleveland.com 6501 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH 44102

Featuring over 1,000 board games, tasty foods and craft beer. Tabletop is the perfect spot for date night, birthdays, and after work fun. Staff can recommend and even teach you a new game you’ll love.

Cleveland’s award-winning donut bar where you can belly up to the bar for the most creative scratch made donuts, coffee creations and local beers. Don’t forget to snap a pic with their famous neon sign!

MALLORCA

CUYAHOGA VALLEY SCENIC RAILROAD

Downtown – Warehouse District

216.687.9494 mallorcacle.com 1390 W. 9th St. Cleveland, OH 44113

330.439.5708 cvsr.org 1630 Mill St. W. Peninsula, OH 44264

Bienvenidos a Mallorca! We are downtown Cleveland’s most awarded restaurant. For 27 years a destination spot and icon in the city. Enjoy all your favorites from the Iberian Peninsula including paella, fresh seafood and Monster steaks! Viva Espana!

Join us for an authentic train ride through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, as you travel in a vintage railcar along miles of nature and city skylines. From dining to family excursions, we offer experiences that are sure to entertain.

GOODTIME III

FLATS EAST BANK

Downtown Cleveland - North Coast Harbor

216.861.5110 goodtimeiii.com 825 E 9th St. Cleveland, OH 44114 The best way to experience Cleveland is aboard the GOODTIME III, the largest 1,000 passenger ship on Lake Erie. Sailing May thru September; our sightseeing cruise is a top attraction when visiting Cleveland.

GREATER CLEVELAND AQUARIUM

Downtown – The Flats

216.862.8803

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2000 Sycamore St. Cleveland, OH 44113 Spot well-camouflaged weedy seadragons, marvel at moon jellies, peer at poison dart frogs, touch stingrays and stand under sandtiger sharks! Explore nearby waterways and faraway oceans without leaving the heart of the city.

Downtown – The Flats

@flatseastcle flatseastbank.com Cleveland, OH 44113 Experience Cleveland’s premier entertainment district on the bank of the revitalized Cuyahoga River.

With numerous award-winning bars and restaurants, our vibrant neighborhood is the soul of downtown Cleveland. Meet us where The Land meets the river.

LADY CAROLINE

Downtown – The Flats

216.696.8888 ladycaroline.com 1153 Main Ave. Cleveland, OH 44113 Every Lady Caroline cruise is a celebration! Cleveland’s newest attraction features four decks with sweeping skyline views, onboard entertainment, a dance floor and freshly prepared meals. It’s the best way to experience the North Coast. / 2023–24 FALL/WINTER OFFICIAL INSIDER GUIDE

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The Western Reserve and Education Center

Docent-led tours to help you expereince NE Ohio firefighting history. Located in a historic 1926 Fire Station.

Explore the interactive Fire Safety Education Wing along with programs for all ages featuring the latest in fire safety and prevention.

Plan your visit today!

Group rates and event space available.

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INSIDE OUT

Adventure lovers are swarming Northeast Ohio. Hikers, bikers, birders, boaters and beyond are indulging their wild sides, whether it’s near the lakefront or deep in the forests of Ohio’s only national park (the Cuyahoga Valley).

TOURS OF CLEVELAND

CLAY’S RESORT JELLYSTONE PARK

216.318.3865 toursofcleveland.com Public Square Downtown Cleveland

330.854.6691 clayspark.com 12951 Patterson St. NW

Tours of Cleveland, LLC offers year-round, exciting and educational walking tours of beautiful and historic downtown Cleveland. Our Downtown Highlights tour explores Public Square to Playhouse Square and everything in between. Other tours offered.

Visit a place where family fun is the main attraction and memories are waiting to be made. Clay’s Resort Jellystone Park™ is an award-winning Ohio campground located a short distance away from Cleveland.

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Zip tree-to-tree on a family-friendly zipline canopy tour in nearby Oberlin. Enjoy incredible views while enjoying seven ziplines, 13 platforms, two spiral staircases, aerial bridges, a unique floating staircase, and a rappel at the end.

Discover the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area by walking the Towpath Trail, driving the Scenic Byway and experiencing our working river. Head to our website for family friendly events, running races and more ways to explore.

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This green swath of land stuns with 33,000 acres of woods, wildlife, waterfalls and unbelievable views.

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Mapleside Farms.

THE LEAVES, THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’ Fall for Cleveland all over again at these scenic spots.

BY JEN JONES DONATELLI

Pumpkin spice lattes are great and all, but exploring Cleveland is the real gift of fall. Fall foliage is on full display, especially in the Cleveland Metroparks. With 18 reservations and 100+ hiking trails, you won’t have to go far to see the leaves changing color in real time.

Thanks to its gorgeous grounds, Mapleside Farms is practically an advertisement for autumn. Check out its seasonal “Pumpkin Village” with a 311-foot super slide, hayrides and even a corn maze in the shape of Myles Garrett. Need some culinary autumnal delights?

Shop the market at Avon-based Pickering Hill Farms for Amish meats, cheeses, jams and butters, or go straight to the source in scenic Amish Country.

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leveland gets it right with its urban sanctuaries and inviting greenspaces.

See the proof at Wade Oval in University Circle, where a gorgeous pond reflects its scenic surroundings (which include both the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History). Your winter won’t be complete without a whirl on the Rink at Wade Oval, followed by a delicious hot cocoa.

Speaking of ice skating, the Cleveland Foundation Skating Rink at Public Square is another thing to check off the winter bucket list. With the Terminal Tower

setting the backdrop and holiday lights making it extra-magical, it’s an epic way to experience Downtown’s most iconic outdoor destination.

Less than a half-mile away is the Cleveland Mall, a series of public greenspaces first designed in 1903 to beautify the city’s civic center.

(True story: the Mall is on the National Register of Historic Places as an example of the “City Beautiful” movement born during that era.) Today this gorgeous grassy expanse is flanked by some of Downtown’s most well-known buildings—but luckily, none of them block the Mall’s prime city and lake views.

Cleveland gets it right with its urban sanctuaries and inviting greenspaces.

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FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED? TRY TOBOGGAN RACING DOWN MILL STREAM RUN’S 700-FOOT CHUTES AT 50 MPH.

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WITH POLAR BLAST SNOW TUBING PARK AND 18 SKI RUNS, YOU’RE THE BOSS AT BOSTON MILLS BRANDYWINE.

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SNOW-BIKE THE OHIO ERIE CANAL TOWPATH OR SEEK POWDERY GOODNESS AT THE WALTON HILL, BEDFORD OR MILL STREAM RUN RESERVATION TRAILS.

4 GO FISH

GRAB YOUR POLES: LAKE ERIE HOUSES HUNGRY-AND-WAITING STEELHEAD TROUT AT WALLACE, SHADOW, RANGER AND JUDGE LAKES.

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Game Day There’s No Better Place To Be Than At A Game in Cleveland

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

The Cavaliers pulled off the blockbuster trade of last offseason, bringing Donovan Mitchell to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Led by Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, the Cavs made the play-in last year, and this season,

they scored their first playoff berth since 2018.

CLEVELAND BROWNS

Cue the Dawg Pound at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns preseason will start with a celebration as offensive tackle Joe Thomas gets inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The passion of Browns fans will be on full display for induction weekend—and, true to form, throughout the remainder of the season.

CLEVELAND MONSTERS

There’s nothing like watching hockey in person at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, and Cleveland fans have known that for generations.

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CLEVELAND GUARDIANS

The Cleveland Guardians came out swinging at Progressive Field in their first season with the new moniker, clinching the American League Central Division title. The returning core of players includes Rookie of the Year finalist Steven Kwan and perennial MVP contender Jose Ramirez, plus the addition of prospect catcher Bo Naylor.

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Cleveland Cavaliers

The latest team to call Cleveland home is the Monsters, affiliate for the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets.

Get in on the action with a packed promo schedule, including the annual Fido-friendly “Pucks & Paws” event.

AT LEAGUE PARK GUARDIANS OF CLEVELAND BASEBALL HISTORY

GO CLEVELAND! WWW.BASEBALLHERITAGEMUSEUM.ORG

(216)789-1083 • 6601 Lexington Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44103

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#This IScle

The fun doesn’t have to stop just because summer does

BY KEVIN CARPENTER RAY’S MTB

Open October to April, Ray’s MTB allows riders to shred it up no matter the weather.

This in-door mountain biking wonderland provides a fun, family atmosphere with trails and tracks for every skill level.

CLEVELAND ROCKS

Scale new heights at this worldclass climbing gym in Ohio City. From bouldering to roped climbing—with walls rising as high as 54 feet—Cleveland Rocks has got it all.

Brecksville Reservation

FIVE IRON GOLF

Five Iron Golf just arrived in The Land. Hit the links in high-tech style with 5i’s state-of-the-art golf simulators—creating a fresh spin on the sport that is open to all.

WINTERHURST ICE ARENA

Lace up the ol’ skates and hit the ice at this Lakewood landmark. Winterhurst Ice Arena opens its doors for open skate and drop-in hockey hours multiple times each month.

Ray’s Indoor MTB

Manakiki Golf Course

Over 325 Miles of Trails

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

8 Scenic Golf Courses

Nationally Acclaimed Zoo

Euclid Creek Reservation

More than 5,000 Free Programs

Download the mobile app at clevelandmetroparks.com/app

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Kidding Around

PACK THE VAN FOR FAMILY ADVENTURE DAY

The Sweetest

BY LISA GALEK

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You deserve a treat today.

MITCHELL’S ICE CREAM

B.A. SWEETIE CANDY COMPANY

Life gets a little sweeter with every visit to b.a. Sweetie Candy Company—aka America’s largest candy store in America.

The nostalgic treats lining their shelves bring back treasured childhood memories. (Insert obligatory “kid in a candy store” reference here.)

YAY, SCIENCE! Great Lakes Science Center

Step into a seasonal world of wonder at Cleveland’s science spots!

This October, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History prepares for the total solar eclipse with “Eclipse Fever” inside its planetarium.

In November, the Great Lakes Science Center invites LEGO lovers of all ages to build on their creativity with the ever-evolving “Move It!” exhibit.

As the weather turns chilly, visit the Rainforest at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo—a two-level indoor habitat with 600+ animals from around the world. Alongside underwater wonders, the Greater Cleveland Aquarium hosts “Scuba Claus Merry Meet & Greets,” where Santa braves the shark tank to chat with visitors. And “Frost: An Ice-Capped Winter Experience” transforms the Cleveland Botanical Gardens into a wonderland of dazzling light installations and seasonal soundscapes.

MALLEY’S CHOCOLATES

Hey, Charlie! You won’t want to miss this 60,000-square-foot chocolate factory. Malley’s Chocolates raises the bar as a family-owned Cleveland classic—known for everything from chocolate Easter bunnies to Ohio Buckeyes to chunky chocolate bars.

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A+ Outings

BY LISA GALEK

Unleash your curiosity all around Cleveland! Dive into the rich (pun fully intended) history of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland with a Centennial Exhibit celebrating the art, architecture and engineering behind this 100-year-old building. The day after Thanksgiving, touch down at the Pro Football Hall of Fame for “Free Kids Friday”—featuring a joyful day of activities and NFL grab-bag giveaways. At Cleveland History Center, the space will transform into a winter wonderland with original animatronics from early Higbee’s holiday window displays.

(Maybe you’ve seen them in A Christmas Story?)

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Want the inside scoop on how the magic happens at Mitchell’s Ice Cream? Peer into the production kitchen at the Ohio City flagship store to see how flavors like Campfire S’mores and Dark Roast Coffee come to life.

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KIDDING AROUND Traveling with a brood, especially a large one, can be challenging.

Whether it’s a group of raucous roller coaster riders or rascals screaming for ice cream, Cleveland can keep kids of all ages entertained.

B.A. SWEETIE CANDY COMPANY 216.739.2244 www.sweetiescandy.com 6770 Brookpark Rd., Cleveland, OH 44129

For over seven decades, this Cleveland institution has been supplying candy to stores and consumers from the giant warehouse on Brookpark Road on Cleveland’s west side. This nationally recognized candy distributor stocks over 5,000 varieties of candy from all of the old-time favorites to the new kids crazes. The 40,000-square-foot Warehouse has sixteen aisles stacked 20 feet high showcasing over 5,000 items, weighing over 500,000 pounds and valued in excess of $4,000,000.00!

The candy store has numerous features including a 1932 Ford truck full of saltwater Taffy, a huge section of Jelly Belly jelly beans, Pez toy department, toy truck display, miniature amusement park display, and a wall of 180,000 candy bars.

Plus, a huge selection of nostalgic toys, nostalgic sodas (we call it “POP” in Cleveland!), a large ice cream parlor and a miniature golf course.

Cleveland’s Largest & Best

Have a "GOODTIME" while you’re seeing Cleveland !

Narrated daytime tours, luncheons, party cruises, evening dinner and entertainment cruises Private charters with full catering available Live & DJ entertainment • Excellent meeting facility • Smoke-free 1,000 passenger capacity • Family owned & operated since 1958 Cruising May thru September

GOODTIME III 216.861.5110 or 888.916.SHIP www.goodtimeiii.com Docked at North Coast Harbor (Next to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and the Great Lakes Science Center) / 2023–24 FALL/WINTER OFFICIAL INSIDER GUIDE

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Greater Cleveland’s growing hotel scene has guestrooms across all major hotel brands, ranging from chic boutiques to luxury hotels. Whether you’re into the thread count of your linens or just a place to crash for the night, we’ve got a hotel room with your name all over it.

HILTON DOWNTOWN

MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN

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Downtown – Civic Center 216.696.9200 Marriott.com/clesc 1360 W Mall Dr. Cleveland, OH 44114

Incredible city and lake views from every room await at Hilton Cleveland Downtown. The hotel is walking distance to all sporting venues and Downtown attractions and is home to Cleveland’s premiere lakefront rooftop bar, Bar 32.

Check into our hotel and be steps away from Cleveland’s most desired entertainment destinations. Stay relaxed and focused in Ascend Fitness and Spa, a state-of-theart 20,000-sq.-ft. oasis, or join us for outdoor cocktails on the Pavilion or a sumptuous meal at Il Venetian.

ALOFT DOWNTOWN

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216.400.6469

1111 W 10th St. Cleveland, OH 44113

216.696.5600 renaissancecleveland.com 24 Public Square Cleveland, OH 44113

Aloft Cleveland Downtown is a boutique hotel in the heart of Cleveland’s premier entertainment district.

Surrounded by stunning lake views and award-winning restaurants, our trendy hotel is the ideal place to experience the best of Downtown Cleveland.

Hotel Cleveland’s transformation will be complete in the Spring of 2024. A legend on Public Square since 1918, Hotel Cleveland will be completely renovated with new rooms and our new lobby bar and restaurant, Maker.

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216.771.7700 westincleveland.com 777 St Clair Ave. NE. Cleveland, OH 44114 Located on St. Clair Ave., The Westin Cleveland Downtown is your perfect home base when staying in CLE. Enjoy lake and city views just steps away from all the attractions Cleveland is famous for.

SAWMILL CREEK RESORT 419.433.3800 sawmillcreekresort.com 400 Sawmill Creek Dr. W. Huron, OH 44839 Set within a 200-acre nature infused playground, Sawmill Creek Resort recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation to create an escape that is naturally extraordinary. Features an 18-hole Tom Fazio designed golf course, located near Cedar Point.

AT KEY TOWER

Downtown - Tower City

216.929.8400 Hampton.com 10305 Cascade Crossing Brooklyn, OH 44144 The team at Hampton Inn (Brooklyn OH) is excited to welcome you back in June of 2023! Check out our new look; complete with brand-new furniture and linens, carpeting and tile, and state-of-the-art technology.

ARIEL BROADWAY HOTEL

440.246.6669 arielbroadwayhotel.com 301 Broadway Lorain, OH 44052 The Ariel Broadway Hotel, on the banks of Lake Erie, can be your home while exploring the North Coast.

Enjoy fine dining, sports bar, bakery, chocolate shop, gift shops, swimming pool and exercise room on-site.

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BY MARY MIHALY THE CENTRO

Craving rustic, hearty Italian fare? Try The Centro inside The Metropolitan at The 9. No need to settle on one aperitivo—the Limoncello flight will do quite nicely with limecello, limoncello and orangecello.

IL VENETIAN

Il Venetian in Cleveland Marriott Downtown showcases artwork imported from Venice and a list of 200+ wines that will leave you saying, “Cin cin!” Even their veal-stuffed Agnolatti is regional, topped with Sicilian pistachio sauce.

BETTS

Envisioned as a “neighborhood spot” in the heart of Downtown, Betts at the Kimpton Schofield invites your taste buds to travel with Tucson-, Calabrese- and Tokyo-themed bowls.

TURN BAR & KITCHEN

Located at the Ritz-Carlton, TURN Bar & Kitchen is a total smokeshow—thanks to its famous smoked cocktails like “Smoking the Sazerac” (rye, simple and absinthe) or the “Black Old Fashioned” with black walnut bitters.

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Neighborhoods Clevelanders aren’t squares, but we do have two: Euclid Avenue connects Public Square and Playhouse Square. In between, you’ll discover newly built apartments, celebrated restaurants, stay-up-til-dawn spots and family-friendly sites. Get a group and go to The Flats for grub and games, or take the kids on a walking tour and check things off the Cleveland bucket list. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a music mecca by the Lake, and nearby Great Lakes Science Center makes science fun. (Plus, Dippin’ Dots!) Progressive Field and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse offer some of the best in pro sports and entertainment.

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N W O T N DOW D N A L CLEVE TASTE

BY JEN JONES DONATELLI

From sunrise to sundown, the Downtown dining scene is ready to make your day. Wake up at one of two Phoenix Coffee locations, or take a leisurely brunch at Betts inside the Kimpton Schofield Hotel. (Grab-and-go options are also available if you’re headed to a Cavs game. Win-win.) For lunch, go find out why Cleveland Sandwich Co. was hailed “Best of Cleveland” by Cleveland Magazine, or hit the new Geraci’s Slice Shop location for a gooey pizza pie.

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Cleveland is a city with world-class experiences without the world-class ego.

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Once dinner hits, let your taste buds lead the way to buzzy spots like Goma (sushi); Marble Room (steaks and seafood); Acqua di Luca (Mediterranean cuisine); Jade (New Asian); or Butcher & The Brewer (brewpub). End the day with a “cheers” at always-busy (and rightfully so) Masthead Brewing Co.

Local Tip

BY SILK ALLEN

Cleveland has “retail therapy” written all over the city. Start at Cleveland Clothing Co., where it’s always tee time. Show off your Cleveland pride—and instill some in others— by gifting souvenirs people actually want.

Just down the street, make pour decisions at Heinen’s wine tasting machines, or grab some organic produce or a gourmet readymade dish.

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Not in the mood for food? Inside the 5th Street Arcades, DIY inspo abounds at Coco’s Chalky Paints, while Intro Boutique stocks affordable contemporary and business-casual options with accessories to match. Tower City’s revival offers headturning couture pieces from Infinite Boutique; statement bags in every color from In My Bag Collection; and luxury sneakers for men at The Feet Geeks.

PLAY

BY JEN JONES DONATELLI

All three of Cleveland’s pro sports teams do their thing here—tailgate before a Browns game at Cleveland Browns Stadium, or cheer on the Cavs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. (You can also get a doubleheader of Guardians baseball in at Progressive Field come baseball season.)

More into shows over sports? Playhouse Square is your spot for Broadway shows, while House of Blues attracts national acts with a side of Southern-inspired food.

Fun is the name of the game in The Flats, with a lively row of riverfront restaurants and nightclubs. Bet on a good time at JACK Casino, or taste your way down East 4th Street with a nightcap at comedy club Pickwick & Frolic.

For family-friendly fare, look no further than the Greater Cleveland Aquarium, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Great Lakes Science Center.

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MUST-SEE DOWNTOWN

1 Be entertained at Brite Winter.

2 Lace up your skates on Public Square.

3 Pregame before heading to the Dawg Pound.

4 Three cheers to Masthead Brewing Co.!

5 Eat, drink and bowl at The Corner Alley on East 4th Street.

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The bold and the brainy call the artsy and academic neighborhood of University Circle their Cleveland capital.

(In fact, the area has appeared on USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards for several years running as a “Best Arts District” nominee!)

The districts of Wade Oval and Uptown are a vibrant Venn diagram of business, botany, medicine, education and art—from the campuses of Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals to Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA).

The 2020 census highlighted University Circle as one of Cleveland’s fastest-growing neighborhoods—with nearly 10,000 residents and 13,000 students taking advantage of all it has to offer.

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It’s no secret that University Circle plays home to an unusually high concentration of museums, cultural venues (such as Severance Hall, home to the Cleveland Orchestra) and educational institutions (such as top-ranked Case Western Reserve University).

Wind your way through Wade Oval to visit the free Cleveland Museum of Art, or dig into the dinosaur life at a Museum of Natural History.

For a deep-dive into Cleveland’s storied past, don’t miss Cleveland History Center, and make sure to stop and smell the roses—and orchids— at Cleveland Botanical Garden.

Closer to Uptown, moCa hints at its contemporary art contents with an equally compelling exterior: a six-sided mirrored geometric feat by architect Fashid Moussavi.

And those who want to support the next generation of artists can check out exhibitions and concerts at the Cleveland Institute of Art and Cleveland Institute of Music, respectively.

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Cutting-edge art is the name of the game at contemporary art mecca moCa in the Uptown district.

Thought provoking exhibits revolve around sculpture, paintings, photographs and music.

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For starters, the sprawling Circle Square development will feature the 11-story Library Lofts and 24-floor Artisan apartment tower among 36,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space. Luxury living is the calling of the One University Circle high-rise, while Innova is an amenity-rich community near Cleveland’s beloved cultural institutions. Classic charm reigns at Park Lane Villa, which combines 1920s grandeur with sleek modern design.

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A ton of culture, plenty of good eats and college-town charm make the University Circle area both beloved by locals and a bucket list stop for tourists. Slide down to Uptown for a Belgian waffle at Euro Wafel Bar or a bite of blue crab at Lee’s Seafood Boil. Nearby Falafel Café has all the Middle Eastern classics you crave, but for south-of-the-border-inspired Mexican treats, Tacologist is the way to go.

For date night, browse the Cleveland Museum of Art as your appetizer to French brasserie L’Albatros. Want to harken back to university days? Grab a cold one at The Jolly Scholar— steps away from Case Western Reserve University, natch.

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1 Art festivities abound at the Cleveland Museum of Art. 2 Brain-boosting cultural hubs ring Wade Oval.

3 Expect fabulous French cuisine at L’Albatros.

4 Take a spin on the Euclid Beach Carousel.

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University Circle is considered the most concentrated square mile of arts and culture in the nation—and thanks to an influx of 1,500 new or renovated residential units, it’s easier than ever to walk to it all (not to mention Uptown’s diverse social scene and array of entertainment options).

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his blue-collar neighborhood balances Cleveland’s big city feel with cozy, small town charm. Minutes from Downtown, Tremont is one of Cleveland’s oldest communities, and for all we know, might just be stuck in time. Just look at those old cottages, bygone neighborhood bars, beautiful churches and cordial local characters. Look closer and notice those come-as-you-are bars are sandwiched between Food Network-famous restaurants, modern housing, art galleries and even a pop culture monument (A Christmas Story House and Museum).

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It’s all happening in Clark-Fulton.

Tune in to La Mega Media or take in a Spanish-language show at LatinUs Theater Co.—both housed within the Pivot Center for Art, Dance and Expression. For fresh air, the MetroHealth EcoDistrict features a 12-acre public park nestled between the major highways.

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And to truly get a taste of the neighborhood, pick up some pupusas at Pupuseria y Antojitos Guanaquitas or enjoy empanadillas at Caribe Bake Shop. Clink glasses at Johnny’s Bar as a toast to this thriving area!

What ’s New

The best is yet to come! Set to open in 2024, CentroVilla25 has 40 businesses lined up to bring even more Hispanic culture to Cleveland.

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1. Three cheers to Great Lakes Brewing Co., which just celebrated its 35th anniversary. Order its new Vibacious Double IPA. 2. Top chefs like Jeremy Umansky and Doug Katz call Ohio City home.

Umansky’s Eastern Europen menu at Larder changes seasonally, while Katz’s Amba offers Indian fusion small plates with big flavors.

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3. Visit The Hanger in Hingetown for craft cocktails-to-go, then browse the hut-shaped shops at City Goods— home to over 20 diverse brands.

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216.781.3222 • ohiocity.org Foodies and fans of craft beer call Ohio City’s Market District their urban oasis.

Just across the Cuyahoga River, west of Downtown, the city’s yellow-bricked West Side Market has been home to haggle-friendly meat, seafood and veggie vendors for more than 100 years, but it’s Ohio City’s Victorian-era homes, boutique eateries and famous craft brewers (like Great Lakes Brewing Co.) that have made the neighborhood one of the city’s symbols for urban renewal (where hip meets heritage). But it’s coolest locale might by the entrepreneurial and artsy district of Hingetown. And let’s not forget the new kid on the block: INTRO, a massive 297-unit apartment complex with a rooftop pool and instant hotspots like modern steakhouse Jaja.

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West Park The party moves to Kamm’s Corners after the Downtown parade on St. Patrick’s Day. Irish pubs like Public House attract barflies with Gaelic football, rugby and live Celtic music, while walkers explore hobby shops, the Kamm’s Corners’ Sunday Farmers Market and the historic Alger Cemetery, resting place of Oswald Kamm (that guy the community’s named after). Nestled between Downtown and the airport, it’s a great locale to grab a Guinness or eat everything from Ethiopian (Habesha) to Thai (Thai Elephant).

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Cleveland’s comic book legacy continues with long-time draws like Carol & John’s Comic Book Shop keeping it quirky and homegrown for more than 30 years.

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N OOKLY R B D L O Once the nation’s leading producer of greenhouse vegetables, diverse dining options continue to grow in this west side neighborhood. Sweet tooths can nosh on donuts at Jack Frost, then caffeinate at Metropolitan Coffee. Travel the globe by sampling “Jah-potle” dishes at Irie Jamaican Kitchen, followed by the flavorful taste of Guatemalan cuisine at El Rinconcito Chapin. Or just cozy up at home by pairing cheeses at Old Brooklyn Cheese Company with the bountiful selection of wines at Opal on Pearl.

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Get wicked at Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick. It’s the first occult museum in the country.

(We’re not your basic witches here in Cleveland.)

Irie Jamaican Kitchen

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The historic theater shows blockbusters and indie films.

Detroit Shoreway If University Circle is Cleveland’s international art capital, Gordon Square Arts District (along the Detroit Shoreway) is the city’s bohemian quarter.

Institutions like the Cleveland Public Theatre and the Capitol Theatre draw the terminally arty and interesting to local stages and indie cinema.

The hip and hungry seek out bistros and bars from Happy Dog to Luxe, and urban greenery like the lakefront’s Edgewater Park attracts everyone from dog-walkers to desperate surfboarders, while Gordon Square’s old homes and elegant mansions create a stately backdrop.

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3. Head to Banter for several different varieties of poutine—including a so-Cleveland-it-hurts chicken paprikash variety.

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MidTown Historic buildings have found thriving new life in MidTown—where the dollhouse-like Stager-Beckwith Mansion now houses the Children’s Museum of Cleveland, and music venues like the 1913-built Agora Theatre have undergone rocking renovations. MidTown is also home to the city’s oldest building still standing: Dunham Tavern. Thanks to its plum location on the RTA Healthline, MidTown also has plenty of shiny new buildings dotting its streetscape— with more on the way, such as the forthcoming Cleveland Foundation headquarters.

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With its convenient location, Cafe Phix is the easy choice for seasonal drinks and the fan-favorite Breve Bomb—a 3-layer beverage of rich syrup, halfand-half, and espresso topping.

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X FAIRFA Amid the neighborhood’s rapidly changing landscape thanks to ongoing development by the Cleveland Clinic, Fairfax remains rooted in tradition.

Theatre fans can catch a show at Karamu House (the country’s oldest African American theater still in existence), while architecture buffs will want to take in the area’s historic churches. On the foodie front, stop by the new Angie’s Soul Food Café location for real-deal Southern soul food. Central Kitchen’s food hub also recently took root here to empower local craft food entrepreneurs.

Local Tip

Rumi’s Market & Grill invites patrons to snack on Mediterranean favorites, then stock up on groceries at their international market.

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2 EXPLORE THE INDOOR SHOPPING PLAZAS OF ASIA PLAZA AND ASIAN TOWN CENTER FOR AUTHENTIC MARKETS, HERBALISTS AND GIFT STORES.

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(Love to cook Asian cuisine at home? Don’t leave without visiting Park to Shop grocery store, where the aisles are lined with rare finds and gourmet staples.) Get your bubble tea fix at Koko Bakery, or try one of Hong Kong’s tastiest street foods at Ball Ball Waffle. Wind it up with karaoke your way in a private room at Galaxy KTV.

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If Atlas Obscura were a place, it just might be this near East Side neighborhood—home to some of the city’s most under-the-radar spots. Raise a glass at Chateau Hough, a community-minded, one-of-a-kind urban winery. Next, swing out to League Park and the Baseball Heritage Museum, which shares multicultural stories of baseball’s past and brings it alive on the field where Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio once played.

IR/ ST. CLA ERIOR SUP People from all walks of life come together in St. Clair Superior to form an amazing community — one rich with manufacturing, art and design, singular shopping experiences and unparalleled dining options. (Cases in point: Kafela and Marie’s Restaurant.)

Artists-in-waiting can find their sweet spot at the Hamilton Collaborative complex, home to woodworking workshop Soulcraft CLE, motorcycle hub Skidmark Garage and more.

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ILLE GLENV It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s quietly Cleveland’s coolest neighborhood! Check out the birthplace of Superman’s creator, or walk along the city’s most multicultural mile, aka the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, with 35+ gardens honoring the many nationalities represented in The Land. And attention shoppers: don’t miss the mixed-use GlenVillage complex, home to Black-owned businesses such as Lioness Barber and Vitiman Kandie.

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FOLLOW THE RED BRICK ROADS OF LITTLE ITALY TO WOLF PACK CHORUS A GLOBALLY INSPIRED EATERY THAT STRIKES THE PERFECT BALANCE BETWEEN ELEGANT AND EVERYDAY.

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AS LITTLE ITALY’S ONLY STEAKHOUSE, TUTTO CARNE IS DESTINED TO BECOME THE GODFATHER OF GRUB ON MURRAY HILL— SERVING UP SUMPTUOUS STEAKS, SEAFOOD TOWERS AND SO MUCH MORE.

Greater Buckeye As the oldest shopping district in Ohio, Shaker Square entertains day and night. Minutes from Downtown, take advantage of two light-rail Rapid Transit lines to reach the square’s four quadrants. Just be prepared to argue over where to eat (Edwins or Zanzibar), where to shop (Fashions by Fowler or Dave’s Supermarket) and where to have fun (Atlas Cinemas). Just leave time for Larchmere Boulevard, Cleveland’s art and antiques district (with fine folks like Loganberry Books and Batuqui Brazilian).

What’s New

Set in a charming old house in Larchmere, the globally-focused Poppy arrives fresh on the dining scene courtesy of revered Salt+ team Jill Vedaa and Jessica Parkison.

Poppy

PHOTOS TOP TO BOTTOM: ©TIFFANY JOY PHOTO, ©NATHAN MIGAL

SLAVICAGE VILL With a landscape dotted with historic churches and cultural centers, Slavic Village embraces its rich immigrant past while welcoming residents and visitors alike for culinary delights.

Let the “Lady Butcher” of Saucisson delight the carnivore in you, or get a heaping helping of affordable eats at Red Chimney. Craving some muchneeded comfort (food)? Marsha’s Soul Food Café is calling. In one of Cleveland’s oldest neighborhoods, it’s impossible not to feel (and taste!) the history everywhere you go.

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Known for its industrial roots, Slavic Village keeps the surprises coming with outdoor attractions (such as Mill Creek Falls and Morgana Bluffs).

Saucisson

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Lake Erie

3 Must-Do Things

Irie Jamaican Wildwood Kitchen State Park/ Marina

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Charter House E 156 St

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Cleveland BeachlandPop Gallery Brewery Ballroom Life

& Tavern Doink’s Star Pop Vintage & Modern Waterloo Rd Cleveland Rock Shop Waterloo Citizen Pie 7Gallery Juicy Praxis Vegan Fiber

Blue Arrow Records, Star Pop and This Way Out.

2. Bocce courts, live music and local brews from The Cleveland Brewery are the trio of happenings at Treelawn Social Club.

3. Innovative art,

street performers and music collide at the annual Waterloo Arts Fest.

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Waterloo Arts Festival

PHOTOS CLOCKWISE: ©DESTINATION CLEVELAND, ©CODY YORK, ©NATHAN MIGAL

Beachland Ballroom

One look at the vibrant Zoetic Walls murals that adorn the streets of the Waterloo Arts District, and it’s clear that you’ve entered one hella creative community. The neighborhood offers ample opportunity to tap into your own inner artist—from weaving and fabric arts at Praxis Fiber Workshop to thought-provoking contemporary art at Waterloo Arts Gallery. Prefer to appreciate rather than create?

See a show at indie music mecca Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, or take a leisurely stroll through the area’s many art galleries.

Made in Cleveland

BY BRI OLDHAM

Super Man THE MAN OF STEEL’S BIRTHPLACE IS RIGHT HERE IN GLENVILLE CIRCA 1938, THANKS TO CREATIVE CLEVELAND DUO JERRY SIEGEL AND JOE SHUSTER! AS AN ODE TO WHERE IT ALL STARTED, CELEBRATIONS OF 85 YEARS OF SUPERHERO AWESOMENESS WILL TAKE PLACE THIS FALL AT VARIOUS CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCHES. (THROUGH NOVEMBER 2)

CLEVELAND CLOTHING CO.

A NEWBIE’S GUIDE TO PEOPLE AND PLACES THAT DEFINE THE CITY

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hat started in a Cleveland basement is now a successful T-shirt and souvenir shop showcasing city pride at four Northeast Ohio locations. (Their belief that “Cleveland is Magical” is contagious!) © MARK SCHUTTE

©DC COMICS

CLEVELAND WHISKEY They bottle heart and soul. This collection features woods like Sugar Maple, Apple and Black Cherry to create flavor profiles you can’t find anywhere else.....

Consider these staples of “The Land” a welcome package to Cleveland.

© CODY YORK

Malley’s Chocolates Whether it’s almond clusters or Buckeyes, there’s no wrong way to pick a sweet treat.

This family-owned business has championed chocolate for almost 90 years. © MALLEYS

CHEF MICHAEL SYMON

The “Iron Chef’s” claim to fame isn’t just being from Cleveland.

Stop by Mabel’s BBQ, where a giant LED sign implores diners to “Eat More Meat” and an award-winning menu makes that easy. © COURTESY OF CHEF SYMON

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