More than 120 ice sculptures will take over Medina Square and the South Town district as the 32nd Annual Medina Ice Festival returns Feb. 20-23, 2026. Speed-carving rounds begin Friday evening, followed by individual and team carving competitions Saturday and Sunday. Organizers say the free event offers a full weekend of winter art if temperatures hold.

Monster Jam is set to take over Rocket Arena in Cleveland Feb. 13-15 with shows Friday night, two performances Saturday and a Sunday matinee. Pit Party access is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday mornings with an event ticket and Pit Party pass. A lineup released for the weekend includes Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Megalodon and more, though organizers say it can change.

A$AP Rocky has announced his 2026 Don’t Be Dumb World Tour, including a May 29 stop at Cleveland’s Rocket Arena. Promoted by Live Nation, the 42-date global run supports Rocky’s first full-length album in eight years. Tickets go on sale to the public Jan. 27, with presales starting as early as Jan. 21 via Cash App and artist platforms.

Local founders Alexis Fender, Gabrielle Fender, and Tabitha Miner are launching Date Unscripted at Great Lakes Brewing Company on Feb. 6. The live, interactive dating show seeks to replace dating apps with real-world connection. Backed by health insights from the Cleveland Clinic, the event addresses rising rates of loneliness. Pre-selected singles will compete on stage in a series of games and challenges for a chance at a sponsored local date. The event is for adults 21 and

The hit musical “Mrs. Doubtfire,” based on the beloved film, is coming to Akron for two nights. Performances are set for Tuesday, Jan. 20, and Wednesday, Jan. 21, both at 7:30 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. Find details and tickets through Playhouse Square.

Looking for a way to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day? On Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, families can take advantage of free admission and special programming at destinations across Northeast Ohio, including the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland Museum of Art, and more. Check each venue for tickets and updates before you go.

Mascot Night is coming to Rocket Arena. The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, Jan. 4, with concourse meet-and-greets, pregame on-court appearances and more. Fans will also receive an exclusive Let Em Know snow globe giveaway, championed by Cleveland-Cliffs.

Fire Iron Golf in Shaker Heights has opened a new entertainment venue blending high-tech golf simulation with casual dining and family-friendly fun. Located at 20040 Van Aken Blvd., the facility offers Trackman golf simulator bays, high-speed swing cameras, and access to over 200 virtual golf courses.

Evans said the initiative aimed to foster community through candid discussions of mental health challenges, particularly those that go unseen when individuals feel pressure to conceal suffering. Early in the event’s promotion, the organizers stated “Free entry *limited seats *donations appreciated,” signaling an open-to-all approach with a focus on accessibility.

The production description emphasizes that “the music, a mix of Keys’ classics and new songs written exclusively for the show, and exhilarating choreography bring to life a story that speaks to you no matter where you’re from, where you’ve been, or where you’re going.” Reviews from the Broadway version have praised the show’s riveting performances and the way the musical re‑interprets familiar songs. “If this show doesn’t bullet to Broadway, we should all give up,” wrote The

The inaugural event, which quickly sold out of its 1,000 available tickets, featured 17 local restaurant and entertainment vendors spread across Pinecrest’s open-air plaza. Food and drink samples, live entertainment, and immersive experiences gave guests a chance to taste, sip, and celebrate the best of Cleveland’s dining scene while supporting a critical cause. “We sold out so quickly,” Liberati added. “We couldn’t have raised $30,000 without the community.”

The previous two-show ticket sales record at the downtown Cleveland venue was set in 2015 by Kevin Hart. Bargatze’s achievement comes just months after comedian Shane Gillis set the single-night comedy attendance record at Rocket Arena in April 2025, with over 19,000 tickets sold.

Guests start their night on the waters of Lake Erie, donning ponchos before boarding a haunted boat that offers both jump scares and unexpected splashes. The chilling journey continues through a series of themed haunts, each with its own immersive atmosphere. Visitors move from pitch-black corridors to elaborately staged sets where live actors deliver frights at every turn.

The festival begins Friday in the Cedar-Fairmount district with performances starting in the afternoon and running into the evening. On Saturday, the event moves to Noble Road Library and the Cedar Lee district with music starting in the morning and continuing into the night. The celebration concludes Sunday in Coventry Village, with family-friendly activities beginning in the morning and live music scheduled from noon until 6 p.m.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire roars into Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse this Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6 with three explosive performances featuring Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, Gunkster and the all-new Skelesaurus. The schedule includes shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday, and 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Greg Morton, the Canadian-born comedian best known for his rapid-fire “Star Wars” impressions and a semifinalist run on Season 14 of America’s Got Talent, is returning to Cleveland for another high-energy set at Hilarities on 4th Street. His visit continues a long-standing relationship with the city, where he’s performed to sold-out crowds since the early 2000s.

The power of the jet, the silence in the cockpit, the rush of inverted flight at 500 miles per hour, Major Jeff Downie lives it every time he takes to the skies as Thunderbird No. 5. During this year’s Cleveland National Air Show, Cleveland 13’s Gremi got exclusive access to the pilot behind one of the most adrenaline-fueled roles in aerial demonstration.

Before taking off, Fitzgerald met with Cleveland 13’s Gremi at the Red Bull helicopter for an exclusive pre-show look. He opened the chopper for a full tour, giving viewers a glimpse inside the aircraft engineered to perform extreme maneuvers. “It’s an incredible machine,” Gremi said after getting inside. “The way Aaron controls it in the sky is something you have to see to believe.”

For Executive Director Kim Dell, Cleveland’s premier Labor Day weekend event is not just a job, it’s a year-round mission. As the force behind the Cleveland National Air Show, Dell orchestrates one of the most complex and thrilling spectacles in the region, all while juggling planning, logistics, marketing, and coordination with the world’s top aviation talent.

Thanks to unprecedented access, Cleveland 13 was embedded with the teams, performers, organizers, and aircraft that brought Labor Day weekend to life in one of the most thrilling air shows in the country. This wasn't just a show, it was a behind-the-scenes pass into what it takes to defy gravity, command the skies, and deliver a performance packed with speed, skill, and spectacle.