Cleveland composer Chris Neiner and Stars in the Classics will perform 'Tales of Euclid Beach Park' at the Cleveland History Center on June 25. Inspired by the amusement park's history and iconic Grand Carousel, the performance combines live chamber music with Ohio Contemporary Ballet dancers as part of the museum's America250 celebration.

The Gates Mills Garden Club welcomed visitors to its biennial Through the Garden Gate tour, offering rare access to seven private gardens throughout the village. The event highlighted the club's 95-year  commitment to gardening, conservation, and preserving the natural beauty of Gates Mills.

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.

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.

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.

Valley Arts Center's Art by the Falls returns this weekend, June 6 and 7 with more than 150 artists from across the country, live music, food vendors, family activities, and more at the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in Moreland Hills. The annual festival is one of Northeast Ohio’s largest celebrations of art and creativity.

The Garden Club of Cleveland in May transformed donated and upcycled flowers into a large-scale public art installation on Wade Oval in University Circle, inviting visitors to take photos, create bouquets, and take home blooms during its first-ever Flower Flash. Two more events are planned later this year.

The City of University Heights continued a six-decade tradition with its annual Memorial Day parade, complete with classic cars, safety forces, mounted police, and community groups. Families lined the route as candy flew, performers entertained and neighbors gathered to mark the holiday together.

Lake Erie Ink marked the 10th anniversary of its Teen Book Project with the launch of this year’s anthology, "Lights, Camera, Action," compiled by student writers from Ohio schools. The annual initiative gives teens the opportunity to publish their works, collaborate with peer editors, and discover the power of sharing their voices.

The Chagrin Valley Jaycees’ Blossom Time returns to Chagrin Falls over Memorial Day weekend—beginning tomorrow, Thursday, May 21 through Sunday, May 24, with  carnival rides, entertainment, and food. One of the of most anticipated traditions arrives Thursday evening—when Balloon Glow fills the Chagrin Falls skies with a colorful tribute to one of aviation’s earliest wonders.

Cleveland Metroparks announced the return of its free Summer Concert Series, featuring eight Thursday evening concerts at Euclid Beach Park and Edgewater Beach beginning June 11. Enjoy live music against the backdrop of Lake Erie. 

Seasonal allergies can be relentless in Northeast Ohio, where overlapping pollen seasons and environmental conditions create prolonged exposure. Dr. Gary Grosel explains what’s happening inside the body with allergies and shares practical ways to reduce symptoms and manage exposure.

Players from multiple generations took the field at Cleveland’s historic League Park for a Forest City Baseball Club scrimmage that blended competition with reflection. After the game, the players shared stories of legendary players and moments tied to the field.

Literary Cleveland will distribute 500 free books by Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison at the West Side Market this weekend as part of the statewide "Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison" initiative. The giveaway features re-released editions of Morrison's three Ohio-set novels: "The Bluest Eye," "Sula," and "Beloved," honoring the Lorain-born author's literary legacy and deep connections to the state.

The prestigious Michelin Guide is expanding to include Cleveland and five other Great Lakes cities, marking a significant milestone for the region's culinary scene. Local restaurateur Doug Katz explains why this is an important moment that will showcase Cleveland's diverse dining culture to a global audience.

Dyngus Day returned to Gordon Square on Monday, April 6 with polka, dancing, and a crowd that filled the streets. From music and contests to a surprise street-side wedding, the celebration unfolded in moments best seen in pictures. FreshWater photographer Reuben Kutash captured the sights.

Polka, pierogies, and plenty of energy return to Gordon Square as Clevelanders mark Dyngus Day with music, tradition, and a few surprises that keep the celebration lively and unpredictable.