Photos From the 2023 Winterland Christmas Tree Lighting on Public Square

The City of Cleveland lit up its Christmas tree as part of its Winterland celebration on Public Square. Here's what we saw. 

By Emanuel Wallace

Winterland Christmas Tree Lighting on Public Square
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Concert Photos: Chris Isaak Brought His 'Almost Christmas' Tour to Cleveland

When Roy Orbison passed away in 1988, naysayers said the modern troubador was dead. A year later, Chris Isaak and his supernatural…

By Brian Lumley

Concert Photos: Chris Isaak Brought His 'Almost Christmas' Tour to Cleveland
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Photos From The Cocktail Social at Goma

Each year, The Cocktail Social goes down the night before Thanksgiving at Goma by Dante on East 4th. Here's what we saw…

By Emanuel Wallace

Cocktail Social at Goma
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The 25 Highest-Rated Restaurants In Cleveland Right Now, According To Yelp

Sure, we love letting readers know about new places to eat around Cleveland, but sometimes you need to hear from someone else,…

By Scene Staff

 Opal on Pearl
4250 Pearl Rd., Cleveland

 “Opal is located in my home sweet home of Old Brooklyn, so it automatically scores right there. In the former Drink space, I recently went to happy hour. What a great menu! They have quite a selection, from little bites and salads to more substantial dishes, all at a great deal. But listen, the fries...you gotta try them. Coated in herbs and maybe breadcrumbs, I wasn't quite sure, they stayed crispy and delicious even cold! I wasn't even that hungry and we devoured them. For drinks I had a glass of Brut for $6 and a very refreshing wine sparkler, Vino Verede, $5. Three drinks, three dishes between two people, less than $30 tab. Very polite attentive and friendly service. I'm beyond happy to have this in my neighborhood.” Brittney H. on Yelp
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Opinions About Cleveland and Ohio That Might Get You Canceled

Do you have a take about Cleveland or Ohio that will get you canceled? It can be dicey to air some honest…

By Scene Staff

Opinions About Cleveland and Ohio That Might Get You Canceled
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Photos: From AdultMart Parking Lots to Bridges, Scenes From Cleveland's Eclectic DIY Music Community

Read this week's feature on Cleveland's post-Covid DIY scene below, and then check out shots from around town from shows that happened…

By Mark Oprea

A crowdsurfer at the AdultMart show.
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The Best Restaurants to Take Out-of-Towners to in Cleveland

When you've got visitors, you want to show them the best of Cleveland. From iconic mainstays to new additions, we've got you…

By Scene Staff

 Batuqui
12706 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland and 17 East Orange St., Chagrin Falls

 Going on eight years strong in Larchmere and already dazzling out in Chagrin, Batuqui already feels like a natural part of the dining scene's fabric. With authentic Brazilian dishes like Feijoada and Moqueca Baiana, it's a place natives of the South American country have called one of the best in the U.S. Whichever location you pick — they are both intimate and built for the sort of warm, festive family and friends dinners you dream of — know you'll be diving into a Cleveland favorite.
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Concert Photos and Review: Blind Boys of Alabama Deliver Toe-Tapping, Hand-Clapping Show in Akron

Years ago, I saw the singer/songwriter Kathy Mattea at the Tangier in Akron. Sans any visual flair, the show was almost two…

By Brian Lumley

Concert Photos and Review: Blind Boys of Alabama Deliver Toe-Tapping, Hand-Clapping Show in Akron
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Photos from Third Fridays at 78th Street Studios

On the third Friday of every month, the galleries of 78th Street Studios open and feature vendors, artists, musicians and more throughout…

By Emanuel Wallace

Third Fridays at 78th Street Studios
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This Northeast Ohio Underground Hobbit House Can Be Yours for $900,000

You'll feel like you're living in a Tolkien novel in this home and property in Huron (10510 Mudbrook Road). Complete with almost…

By Scene Staff

This Underground Northeast Ohio Hobbit House Can Be Yours For $900,000
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Photos From the Rec2Connect Foundation's 9th Annual Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser at Collision Bend Brewery

The Rec2Connect Foundation once again held their annual celebrity bartending fundraiser to benefit individuals with special needs at Collision Bend Brewery. Here's…

By Emanuel Wallace

Rec2Connect Foundation's 9th Annual Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser
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Lake County Flintstones-Style Concrete House Sells for $380,000

In Concord (7245 Cascade Road), this one-of-a-kind property recently hit the market for the first time since 2000. Featured on MTV, HGTV…

By Scene Staff

Lake County Flintstones-Style Concrete House Sells for $380,000
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Now Up for Auction: The Anthony J. Celebrezze Cleveland Fire Boat, a Piece of Local History

Now's your time if you're looking to own a piece of Cleveland history and want to have the most unique vessel on…

By Scene Staff

You Can Own A Piece Of Cleveland History By Purchasing The Anthony J. Celebrezze Cleveland Fire Boat
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Concert Photos and Review: Depeche Mode Sounded as Good as Ever in Long-Awaited Return to Cleveland

Any respectable summer driving-in-the-country-with-the-convertible-top-down playlist jamming as loud as the law allows isn't truly a playlist unless it includes three tunes: "Mr.…

By Brian Lumley

Concert Photos and Review: Depeche Mode Sounded as Good as Ever in Long-Awaited Return to Cleveland
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Photos From Cleveland Beer Week's Culture Yourself at Collision Bend Brewery

Copious amounts of beer, wine and cheese were all on hand for Cleveland Beer Week's Culture Yourself at Collision Bend Brewery on…

By Emanuel Wallace

Culture Yourself at Collision Bend Brewery
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Concert Photos: Pink's Stunt-Filled Performance at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Read our full review of last night's Pink show below and check out all the photos of the high-flying action. [content-1]

By Joe Kleon

Concert Photos: Pink's Stunt-Filled Performance at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
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20 Things Every Clevelander Is a Certified Expert On For Some Reason

There's an engrained knowledge set that comes with living in Cleveland. You don't have to live here long to become an expert…

By Scene Staff

Clearing off just enough snow from the car to make it semi driveable
Sure, all that snow on your roof is flying off and distracting every driver behind you on I-480, and sure, you can't actually see out the back window and the side mirrors are covered in ice. But there's that one square foot of space on the windshield that's good enough for you to feel comfortable piloting your SUV to work.
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Photos From the 19th Annual Día de Muertos at Cleveland Public Theatre

The annual “Day of the Dead” honors the memory of those who have passed and is a treasured holiday in Mexico and…

By Emanuel Wallace

Día de Muertos at Cleveland Public Theatre
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Photos From MIX at CMA: China's Southern Paradise

The long running MIX at CMA series continued with China's Southern Paradise. Here's what we saw. 

By Emanuel Wallace

MIX at CMA: China's Southern Paradise
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Photos From MoCA Connect: Mixtape at MoCA Cleveland

The first edition of MoCA Connect featured an artist talk with Allen Bozeman, Alexander-John and Emory Jones in addition to DJ sets…

By Emanuel Wallace

MoCA Connect: Mixtape
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Concert Photos: My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult Brought the Heat to Cleveland

My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, the American industrial rock band known for their provocative stage performances and satirical, often controversial,…

By Jeff Jones

Concert Photos: My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult Brought the Heat to Cleveland
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All the Restaurants Where You Can Score $9 Pizzas During Cleveland Pizza Week (Nov. 6-12) and What They're Serving

Enjoy $9 From Cleveland's Most Popular Pizza Joints from November 6th-12th. Cleveland Pizza Week is seven days of paying homage to all…

By Scene Staff

 BrewDog Cleveland
1956 Carter Rd., Cleveland

 BrewDog is offering their 12” Spicy Meaty Pizza, with andouille, pepperoni, chili flakes, fresh red chilies, smashed Napoli tomatoes & mozzarella. Gluten free option available.
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All the Pups Up for Adoption Through City Dogs Cleveland, Which Is Over Capacity and Needs You to Bring Home a Good Boy or Girl

City Dogs Cleveland is currently over capacity. According to city shelter, they're at a point of desperation, with "tough decisions" being made…

By Scene Staff

Clara, 2 Years Old, Female
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Concert Photos: Loreena McKennitt Brought Her Global Music to a Sold-Out Goodyear Theater in Akron

Canadian singer/songwriter Loreena McKennitt played to a sold-out crowd at Akron's Goodyear Theater on Saturday night. Perhaps most-well known for her 1997…

By Brian Lumley

New Slideshow
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Photos From Taylorween - An All Taylor Swift Halloween Party at Mahall's

Over the weekend, Mahall's hosted Taylorween — an all Taylor Swift Halloween party. Here's everything that we saw. 

By Emanuel Wallace

Taylorween at Mahall's
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Photos From Near West Theatre's Annual Stage Fright Halloween Party

Each year, Near West Theater in the Gordon Square Arts District holds their Stage Fright Halloween party. Here's what we saw at…

By Emanuel Wallace

Near West Theatre's Stage Fright Halloween Party
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Photos From the FriskMeGood Area 51 Fashion Show at Studio West 117

FriskMeGood's Area 51 Fashion Show featured a slew of local designers, vendors and performers at Studio West 117. Here's what we saw. 

By Emanuel Wallace

FriskMeGood's Area 51 Fashion Show
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Photos From the Cavaliers' Home Opener Against the Oklahoma City Thunder

After opening their season on the road with a victory against the Brooklyn Nets, the Cleveland Cavaliers opened their home schedule against…

By Emanuel Wallace

Cavaliers Opening Night
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Pickleball and Chill in This Strongsville Mansion Now on the Market for $3.4 Million

For $3.4 million dollars, this almost 10,000-square-foot Strongsville mansion (12755 Arbor Creek Drive) can be yours. Fully updated with top-of-the-line finishes, a…

By Scene Staff

Pickleball and Chill in This Strongsville Mansion Now on the Market for $3.4 Million
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Photos From the October Networking Mixer at BrightSide in Ohio City

The October Networking Mixer took place at BrightSide in Ohio City.  Here's what we saw 

By Emanuel Wallace

October Networking Mixer
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