Three new exhibits opening June 20 at The Sculpture Center feature site-responsive works by Noelle Choy, Jacklyn Brickman, and Malena Grigoli. Through various media, the artists explore memory, place, belonging, and the unseen forces that shape everyday life—inviting visitors to reconsider the histories and relationships embedded in the world around them.

Students at Cleveland Metropolitan School District's Willson School recently restored and redesigned six rain barrels outside Historic St. Casimir Church—combining public art with environmental stewardship. The colorful barrels help reduce stormwater runoff while giving students a hands-on lesson in conservation, local ecosystems, and community engagement.

More than 1,700 people gathered beneath Playhouse Square's iconic chandelier earlier this month for Fashion Talks Foundation's first outdoor runway show. The event featured designers from Northeast Ohio and beyond, student work, community honorees, and a celebration of the organization's mission to support emerging and underrepresented voices in fashion.

StoneWater Golf Club is putting a new spin on father-daughter bonding with its inaugural "Pints & Ponytails" on June 23. Led by instructors from LaBarberia Institute of Hair, the hands-on workshop will teach dads how to create ponytails, braids, and pigtails while enjoying dinner, drinks, and a chance to connect with other fathers.

After months of preparation, the Cleveland Museum of Art's 34th annual Parade the Circle filled Wade Oval with color, creativity, and community spirit. Enjoy photos by Reuben Kutash and Bob Perkoski, who captured this year's "Momentum"-themed celebration.

Twenty-two Northeast Ohio businesses have advanced to the semifinals of Cleveland Chain Reaction's ninth season. The entrepreneurs will participate in a JumpStart bootcamp before competing for growth capital and business development support in the small business pitch competition.

Larchmere PorchFest returned for its 18th year on Saturday, June 13, filling the neighborhood with live music, dancing, and community spirit. FreshWater photographer Reuben Kutash captured scenes from the annual event as residents and visitors enjoyed performances from dozens of bands and DJs on a beautiful summer day.

A public art initiative will bring eight new murals and installations by seven artists to Cleveland Heights later this summer. Led by Heights Arts, in partnership with local artists, businesses, and LAND studio, the $250,000 project aims to strengthen the city arts districts' identities, celebrate local creativity, and create a more welcoming, vibrant environment for residents and visitors alike.

The Cleveland Museum of Art just released additional tickets for its annual Solstice celebration on Saturday, June 20. The sold-out event returns with live music, acrobatics, dance, art, food and drinks, and after-hours access to museum galleries and exhibitions.

The Saint Luke’s Foundation announced on Thursday, June 4, it had made its latest grants to support 13 organizations—advancing health equity through neighborhood development, education, health care, arts programming, and economic opportunity.

Cuyahoga County Public Library will host the inaugural first Fiber Fest at the Warrensville Heights Branch Innovation Center, bringing together fiber artists, makers, and beginners for a day of demos, workshops, and vendors. Sew4Service joins the event—highlighting the growing interest in hands-on creativity while showcasing the CCPL branch's textile-focused makerspace.

The Cleveland Museum of Art's 34th annual Parade the Circle is this Saturday, June 13, and lead artist Héctor Castellanos Lara shares his photos as he reflects on this year's theme, the artists and participants involved, and the creative energy driving one of Cleveland's favorite traditions.

Hundreds of rail enthusiasts lined Northeast Ohio's historic rail corridors on June 8 to witness Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014—the world's largest operating steam locomotive. The massive locomotive's appearance offered a rare chance to experience one of the most celebrated achievements of American railroad engineering as it travels the country in advance of the nation's 250th birthday celebration.

Rust Belt Photo Collective's new exhibition, "Touched," brings together 55 works by Northeast Ohio artists exploring intimacy, memory, nature, longing, and human connection. Curated by Richard Holmes, the show opens June 12 at Gallery East and invites visitors to reflect on the moments, people, and experiences that touch their lives.

Thousands gathered in downtown Cleveland on June 6 for Pride in the CLE 2026, celebrating the region’s LGBTQ+ community with a march, live entertainment, vendors, food, and a colorful display of pride and inclusion. Photographer Reuben Kutash captured scenes from the festivities.

Hundreds of railroad fans and  onlookers lined  the historic Nickel Plate Road rail corridor to watch Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 roll through the region as part of the America 250 celebration. FreshWater writer Elizabeth Hille shares her firsthand account from Avon Lake of the historic train’s passage and the community excitement it inspired.

For generations, the Abbey family has helped guide the evolution of Holden Forests & Gardens—from its founding vision to its modern role as a regional leader in conservation, research, and education. Today, Connie and Paul Abbey continue that legacy through leadership, advocacy, and philanthropy, including a recent $1 million gift to enhance the visitor experience at The Holden Arboretum.

Five members of the FreshWater Cleveland team earned six honors at the Press Club of Cleveland's 2026 All-Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards on Friday. The awards recognized FreshWater's excellence in journalism across a variety of categories.

Can't wait for Parade the Circle? The Cleveland Museum of Art is offering two free family events. This weekend, build mini floats and march in a mini-parade around the Pivot Center. On parade weekend, create puppets inspired by the larger-than-life creations that make the annual celebration a Cleveland favorite.

The world's largest operating steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, will make stops in Lorain and Euclid on June 8 as part of its coast-to-coast America 250 tour. The historic locomotive is traveling to Philadelphia to help celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary before returning west later this summer.