Lava Lounge in Tremont to Close, Edison’s Pizza Kitchen to Open In its Place
There are few more notable brands in Cleveland than Edison’s Pizza Kitchen, which was a steady presence in Tremont for 15 years. The beloved pizza shop enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with Edison’s Pub, the next-door saloon of the same name but with a different owner, until it closed in 2023. Although the Tremont pizzeria is…
CleaveLand Grocers and Grill Team to Take Over Rumi’s Market in MidTown
When a devastating fire shuttered CleaveLand Grocers (13425 Snow Rd., 440-306-5374) in Brook Park, it left a hole in the marketplace for members of the Muslim community who relied upon its wide selection of halal offerings. Owners Fasih Syed and Aniq Ahmed quickly opened a new location in Strongsville called CleaveLand Grill (17024 Pearl Rd.,…
The Balboas Commemorate Goodyear Blimp’s 100th Anniversary with New Tune
The Balboas, a punk surf band that formed in Akron some 25 years ago after a chance meeting with surf rock icon Dick Dale, now call L.A. home. But they remember their Akron roots and will release a cover of CD Truth’s “We Got the Blimp” to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Goodyear Blimp.…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (May 15-18)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 05/15 Lady Pills Ella Boissonnault brings this sideproject to Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood as part of a tour in support of her latest full-length album, Renowned in the Roaring Twenties. The album, examines…
As Cleveland Welcomes the International Downtown Conference, Waterfront Potential Takes the Spotlight
They came from Chattanooga, St. Paul, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Tokyo and South Africa. All for pretty much one reason: to see if Downtown Cleveland was anything to write home about. For the first time in the organization’s 14-year history, the International Downtown Association is hosting its first major conference event in Cleveland, which kicked off Wednesday…
10 Best Sugar Daddy Dating Sites and Apps of 2025
If you wish to travel the world and enjoy a luxurious lifestyle with financial help, you may be the ideal candidate for a sugar daddy. You’ll avoid emotional connections and can simply live off going on dates and being a partner at specific events. If you fit this profile, you’ve come to the right place.…
Finalist Voting for Scene’s Best of Cleveland 2025 Is Now Open
After tens of thousands of nominations, we’ve arrived at the finalists for Scene’s Best of Cleveland 2025. It’s time to Light Up The Land with your selections for the very best the city has to offer, because, after all, you know better than anyone else where to eat, what to see, what to do and…
Livewire: 16 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland in May
THU 05/08 Fontaines D.C. Touring behind a deluxe edition that adds three new songs to their acclaimed fourth album, Romance, the Irish rock act performs at 7 p.m. at the Agora. In the ten years that the group has been active, it’s been nominated for numerous awards and steadily increased its popularity. Singer-songwriter Jadu Heart…
The Cleveland Orchestra Debuts ‘Grit. Grace. Glory.’ and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week
This week in Northeast Ohio’s classical music scene, you can visit the Art Museum and Severance Music Center, watch a Heights Arts chamber music program being assembled in an open rehearsal, then hear the finished product, take a virtual trip to Rome with the Oberlin Orchestra, and either enjoy string quartets by obscure composers courtesy…
Ohio Libraries Win Big in Tuesday Elections
Every single library levy on Tuesday’s ballot passed in Ohio, and none of them were close. The victories come as Republican officials at the state and federal level look at cutting library funding. There were 13 levies on the ballot — eight renewals, two replacements, two new ones and a bond. The least successful of…
Funshi to Bring Conveyor-Belt Sushi to Beachwood and Avon
Funshi Sushi, Ramen and Boba opened in Rocky River this past March, but already the family has plans to expand the brand. Next up for the locally owned group is a location in Beachwood, specifically the former Bomba Tacos space at the corner of Cedar and Richmond (2101 Richmond Rd.). But unlike the original Funshi,…
Cleveland Smoking Rates Have Dropped by Nearly 50% Over Past Ten Years, Health Department Finds
According to results from a new Cleveland Health Survey, conducted by the Department of Public Health, there’s been a 45% drop in Cleveland’s smoking rates over the past decade. That’s welcome news, as the city has held the distinction of having one of the highest per capita smoking rates among big cities in recent years.…
Review: La Playa Brings the Colorful Marisqueria From the Beaches of Mexico to the Shores of Lake Erie
Just weeks ago, my wife and I were enjoying a late-winter break in Mexico, specifically in a laid-back surfing town that hugged the Pacific Coast. There, seafood in all its glorious forms dominated the menus, with simply prepared items like ceviche, aguachile, seafood cocktails, fish tacos and fried whole fish highlighting the best of the…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (May 8-11)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 05/08 Fontaines D.C. Touring behind a deluxe edition that adds three new songs to their acclaimed fourth album, Romance, the Irish rock act performs at 7 p.m. at the Agora. In the ten years…
Exclusive: Rendering Shows How Cleveland Browns Would Renovate Existing Lakefront Stadium
Jimmy and Dee Haslam have been anything but shy in sharing imagery for the dome and surrounding development they hope to build in Brook Park. The possible future home of the Browns – a $2.4 billion project with a proposed $1.2 billion privately financed by the Haslams and $1.2 billion coming from public coffers in…
Ohio Economists: Cutting Library Funding Will Reduce ‘Human Capital,’ Hurt the Economy
A panel of economists overwhelmingly said that if federal and state cuts to public library funding become reality, it will harm “human capital” — knowledge and skill that can be used as an economic resource. A smaller majority said it would also reduce the state’s economic output. The budget proposed by the Republican-controlled Ohio House…
‘In Chaos There’s Opportunity’: Bibb Says Cleveland Can Hold Its Own on Housing Development Front Without Feds
Last month, Mayor Justin Bibb wrote a letter to 63 local nonprofits and community development corporations urging them to hold off on major expenditures for the time being. The reason was tied to President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, the office he’s charged with cutting federal spending. Major cuts to the Department of Housing &…
The Baldassarre Orchestra To Put Unique Spin on Classic Rock Tunes
Local guitarist/composer Carl Baldassarre and his rock band and string quartet (dubbed the Baldassarre Orchestra) have developed a special show that they’ll present on Friday, May 16, at the Kent Stage and on Saturday, May 17, at the Robins Theatre in Warren. The concert’s first set will feature interpretations of classic rock songs from the…
Steelyard Walmart Ranked 10th Worst Individual Grocery Store Location in America
When we coined the Steelyard Walmart the “Worst Walmart in America” back in 2015, we did so based on anecdotal evidence, firsthand experiences and vibes. It was a largely unscientific designation, though it was an opinion that was widely shared around town. The store even got the mockumentary treatment two years later in 2017. Have…
10 Best Hookup Sites for Casual Dating in 2025
Discovering casual dating opportunities in your area has never been easier, especially since numerous new hookup sites have emerged over the last couple of years. You can now choose specific sites depending on your preferences and land dates accordingly. If you’ve been on the hunt for the ideal online hook-up locations, check out the options…
Cleveland Clinic Again Ranked One of Worst Hospitals in America for Community Spending
While the Cleveland Clinic remains a pillar of advancements in healthcare and a perennial award-winner for one of the best hospitals in the world, another ranking has once again found it to be one of the worst hospitals in the country in terms of giving back to its hometown. The Lown Institute, a healthcare think…
Great Lakes Brewing Temporarily Closed Until May 14 for Interior and Menu Refresh
Great Lakes Brewing (2516 Market Ave., 216-325-0226), an Ohio City staple since 1988, is getting a glow up. To stay relevant and appealing for nearly four decades requires the occasional nip and tuck – and Great Lakes has been on the receiving end of many over the years. This latest round, which necessitates the closure…
Ask a Cleveland Sex Therapist: I’m a Straight Guy and Want to Try Anal. Help!
Welcome to Ask a Cleveland Sex Therapist. Want to ask Matt a question that could be tackled in a future column? Click here. Now, onto this week’s topic. I’m a straight guy who’s curious about trying anal sex for the first time, but I’ll be honest, I’m nervous about the pain and, yeah, the whole…
The Hot Dog Diner & Burger Co. in Parma Reopens
When the owners of The Hot Dog Diner closed the Parma staple in February, they did so with a promise to reopen later down the road somewhere else down the road. But last month, it reopened right where it had previously operated, at 5494 Pearl Rd. in a former Taco Bell. Founders Dave and Natalie…
Critics Say Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan Wanted to Gut Antitrust Agency as Favor to Billionaires
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio wanted to slip a sweeping measure into a spending bill that would gut the Federal Trade Commission. Critics say it’s no coincidence that the FTC is suing mammoth health care conglomerates and tech giants like Amazon. Jordan is chairman of the powerful House Judiciary Committee. Last week, it released…
Cleveland Museum of Natural History Staff Plan to Unionize Amid Claims of Toxic Work Environment
To the average observer, the newly renovated and expanded Cleveland Museum of Natural History — the Wade Oval institution packed with hominid skeletons and dinosaur bones and endless exhibits — seems to be thriving in past few years. Last December, CEO Sonia Winner and leadership unveiled CMNH’s $150 million makeover, complete with new spaces positing philosophical…
Cleveland Play House’s ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Finds Joy in Hardship
“Fiddler on the Roof” is about struggling to embrace change in a world that threatens your beliefs and traditional way of life. It explores generational trauma, the patriarchy, displacement and anti-semitism. Based on these descriptors, you might think that the show calls for a depressing, heavy night at the theater, but this could not be…
Five Star Sensation Returns on June 28 With Cordelia Chef Vinnie Cimino as Host
Five Star Sensation, the all-out culinary gala to benefit University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, returns to the Cuyahoga Community College campus in Highland Hills on June 28. Since its inception in 1987, the star-studded affair has raised more than $23 million for cancer patients and their families. “It’s an incredible event,” says Cimino. “Cancer runs in my family,…
Now Open: W Sports Bar, Cleveland’s First Women’s Sports Bar
W Sports Bar (5428 Detroit Ave., 216-400-6268), Cleveland’s first women-owned sports bar, is now open. The highly anticipated venue has settled into the former Banter spot in Detroit-Shoreway. The ownership team consists of Cassy Kopp and Ally Eclarin of State Champs, a streetwear brand, and Shelley Pippin of Brewnuts. “With the growing demand for women’s sports and…
Bowling Green State University Poll Shows Trump Approval Underwater in Ohio
One hundred days into his second presidential term, Donald Trump’s support in Ohio is softening. Just two months ago, the president’s approval rating was six points higher than disapproval. Now he’s under water. Although job approval is a different question than who to back in an election, it’s a notable deficit for someone who won…
Ohio’s Proposed Drag Ban is Back: Republicans Rebrand it the ‘Indecent Exposure Modernization Act’
Ohio Republicans have again introduced a bill to ban drag performances from venues outside of “adult cabaret spaces.” Now dubbed the “Indecent Exposure Modernization Act,” HB 249 is sponsored by Reps. Angela King (R-Celina) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) and co-sponsored by 42 other Republican representatives. The bill would ban an individual from “recklessly [engaging]…
Beyond the Bud: How Ohio Entrepreneurs Are Creating Immersive Cannabis Experiences
Ohio lawmakers are considering modifications to the state’s recreational cannabis law, almost 18 months after voters passed the issue. Yet, legislators messing with a good thing hasn’t stopped area entrepreneurs from integrating marijuana-centric events into the run of their businesses. If and when Ohio straightens itself out legally, these meticulously crafted experiences can lead to…
More Than 160,000 Clevelanders Get Medical Debt Relief Thanks to City Council, ARPA Funds
Those pesky, endless calls from debt collectors may stop coming in this month. Cleveland City Council announced on Thursday that they have eliminated $165 million of medical debt for 161,481 Clevelanders, a push to help rectify years, or even decades, of unpaid bills for exorbitantly-priced exams or ER visits for those who can’t afford to…
A Week of Variety on the Cleveland Classical Music Scene
This week’s recommendations reveal the depth and breadth of classical music programming in Northeast Ohio. Other metropolitan areas should be so lucky. – On Friday, No Exit Presents hosts pianist Geoffrey Burleson in music by George Antheil, Rob Paterson, Gerald Strang, Mary Kouyoumdjian, Herbie Nichols, Frank Zappa, BeBop Tango, and Neil Rolnick (7 pm at…
Soho Chicken + Whiskey to Move Into Former Xinji Noodle Space in Ohio City
In February, many Cleveland diners were devasted to learn that Soho Chicken + Whiskey (1889 W. 25th St.), a fixture in Ohio City since 2011, was being compelled to find a new home at the end of its current lease term, which currently runs through summer 2026. The property on West 25th Street that they…
Outstanding in the Field Returns to Thaxton’s Garlic Farm in Hudson
We’re blessed in Northeast Ohio with a bounty of seasonal culinary events, where food, friends and the great outdoors collide to create lasting memories. Few rise to the level of Outstanding in the Field, an itinerant culinary caravan that makes annual stops in Cleveland. For more than 20 years, the transient team arrives in a…
Ohio Senate Passes Bill That Would Require Hemp Products to Only Be Sold at Marijuana Dispensaries
The Ohio Senate unanimously passed a bill that would regulate intoxicating hemp and drinkable cannabinoid products. Ohio Senate Bill 86 would require intoxicating hemp products to be sold only at adult-use marijuana dispensaries instead of allowing them to be sold at CBD stores, convenience stores, smoke shops, or gas stations. The bill now moves to the…
Cleveland Activists Say Gun Violence Prevention Efforts Are Disjointed — But There’s a Fix
This story was published in partnership with The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence. In February, 10-year-old Lorenzo Roberson, dressed in a suit and tie, spoke passionately at a town hall meeting in Cleveland. He was there to address city leaders about how he and other kids feel about safety in their neighborhoods. Most…
With New Pay Transparency Law, Cleveland Businesses Have to Be Clear About Salaries in Job Postings
Cleveland companies can no longer get away with being vague on job posting sites as far as salary goes. That is: citing “competitive compensation,” “weekly pay” or “getting paid tomorrow” will no longer cut it. And starting in six months, it’s illegal. City Council passed a suite of laws Monday that require, by law, all…
Ohio Food Banks Are Serving More People Than Ever, But Budget Would Maintain Funding at 2019 Levels
Ohio’s food banks are set to receive $7.5 million less in the state budget than they did last year. Some lawmakers quibble with calling that a cut, and there’s a logic to their argument. The additional funding was a one-time supplement, approved in 2023, while the state was flush with federal COVID relief dollars. Now,…
‘Choir Boy’ at Karamu House Struggles to Find a Harmonious Narrative
“Choir Boy” is a play with music–not a musical. The difference? A musical uses songs to progress the plot. In “Choir Boy,” while the songs may pertain or relate to the tale, the gospel, spiritual and R&B interludes are not imperative to the story. It’s too bad that the music in “Choir Boy” is not…
Clark-Fulton’s Largest Vacant Building to Be New Home for Cleveland Public Health Community Center
Ohio City’s longest-running, city-owned health clinic is ready to make its move southward. The McCafferty Center of the Cleveland Department of Public Health is officially lined up to move into the Blanket Mills complex off St. Rocco’s Court in Clark-Fulton, the City Planning Commission okayed last week and City Council approved on Monday. Public Health Director…
