This page covers popular culture, the arts, media and live events. Reporting follows cultural happenings in Cleveland and the business side of the entertainment industry.
The Midwest's largest pickleball tournament brings 452 players from 10 states and four countries to the Huntington Convention Center this week.
Live Poll
Do you think Cleveland should invest more in pickleball and recreational sports?
Updated plans for a riverside venue along the Cuyahoga River would be operated by Live Nation, with a targeted summer 2028 opening.
The Cleveland museum's new display features costumes and instruments from this year's 16 inducted artists, including Billy Idol and Luther Vandross.
Live Poll
Do you think local theaters like Great Lakes Theater deserve community financial support?
The Setting the Stage campaign aims to secure the long-term future of Playhouse Square's first resident theater company.
Live Poll
Do you support relocating local public library branches to be closer to community parks?
The board approved plans for a new Memorial-Nottingham library branch to be built near the Euclid Beach Pier area.
The filmmaker visited his hometown for a sold-out screening and Q&A session at the Cinematheque.
Cleveland reporting spans live venue programming, the impact of local cultural institutions, film and media developments and the shifting landscape of entertainment businesses. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Local public institutions and seasonal event cycles play a significant role in determining the cadence of cultural programming. Public interest in large-scale events often intersects with city infrastructure and transit planning requirements.
