A major piece of maritime history is coming to Cleveland. Starting May 21, the Great Lakes Science Center will host TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition, featuring more than 200 authentic items recovered from the North Atlantic debris field. The experience includes life-size recreations and an optional virtual reality add-on, with the exhibit scheduled to run through Jan. 18, 2027.

A Cleveland fashion show became something bigger: a celebration of identity, leadership and “Mi Voz” — “My Voice.” Young Latinas in the Latina Image program took the stage in casual wear, interview looks and evening gowns, showing confidence built through months of mentorship and personal development. Supporters filled the room as participants stepped into the spotlight with purpose.

Cleveland event producer Chrissy Cavotta is launching her first full streetwear production, the Threads Streetwear Showcase, after a casting call drew thousands of shares and more than 200 submissions. What began as a smaller plan has doubled, now featuring 55 models and nine designers, with tickets starting at $10.

Kings Island is bringing back Phantom Theater with a reimagined dark ride opening April 18, 2026. Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare puts guests in a supernatural opening-night story, with interactive flashlights to capture “ghost notes” across 26 scenes. Fan-favorite characters return alongside new additions in the five-minute, family-friendly attraction.

Northeast Ohio saw summerlike warmth flip to chaos Wednesday as a powerful line of storms tore through the region, dropping giant hail, damaging winds and heavy rain that flooded roads and knocked out power for thousands. From slushy hail on I-271 to reports of 2.5-inch stones in Warrensville Heights, residents are now assessing damage as crews work to restore service.

Tired of endless swiping? Date Unscripted is bringing romance back to the real world with its “Dirty Thirties” live dating game show at Great Lakes Brewing Co.’s Tasting Room. Contestants chat behind a curtain, the crowd plays wingman and winners score sponsored dates. A pop-up market and after-party keep the night going.

A longtime “parking crater” in Cleveland’s Gateway District is finally being replaced. Cosm Cleveland has broken ground on a 64,000-square-foot venue featuring a nearly 100-foot LED dome and “Shared Reality” immersive viewing in 12K. The project is expected to draw about 750,000 visitors a year and create 300 full-time jobs, with a target opening of July 2027.

Holden Forests & Gardens is marking Arbor Day with free admission at the Cleveland Botanical Garden and the Holden Arboretum on April 24-25. Visitors can explore the sites and enjoy activities including a seedling giveaway while supplies last, drop-in crafts for all ages and guided tours. No tickets or reservations are required.

Mentor officials will unveil a new, slightly larger-than-life bronze statue of President James A. Garfield at the Mentor Municipal Center on July 3. The work by sculptor Alan Cottrill will be revealed during a public ceremony followed by a free community picnic at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater, part of the city’s Independence Day weekend schedule.

Production is underway in Northeast Ohio on “Fractured,” a psychological thriller filming at recognizable Cleveland-area locations. Jon Abrahams leads the cast alongside horror veterans Felissa Rose and Lew Temple, with former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Peter Lawson Jones also appearing. Residents may see brief parking and sidewalk restrictions near filming sites.

A Brush High School junior traded the track for a patrol car this week, joining South Euclid police for a ride-along after a medal-winning weekend in track and field. Paige Walker also met with a Lyndhurst K-9 handler and her partner, Sonic, for a closer look at the path she hopes to pursue.

A retired Cuyahoga County detective and a new investigative summary are challenging the official account of Dawn Pasela’s 2012 death in Parma. The report alleges key evidence was missed, raises questions about the timeline and claims Pasela feared threats as she prepared to testify about alleged prosecutorial misconduct. Her family continues to push for a new investigation.

Dave Chappelle helped anchor WYSO Public Radio’s future in Yellow Springs, unveiling the station’s permanent new headquarters inside the restored 1872 Union Schoolhouse. The $15 million redevelopment and $3 million community push aim to keep the NPR affiliate rooted locally as public media faces growing financial pressure.

Mentor’s Natural Resources Division is gearing up for its annual Earth Day celebration April 19 at Springbrook Gardens Park. The free event runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features guided wildlife and plant walks, trivia and bingo, a tree planting dedication, a kids scavenger hunt, vendor booths, live steel drum music and food for purchase.

The display, located in a residential yard in Euclid, is rebuilt from scratch each year with a completely new design. Kaselak begins planning shortly after Christmas, sketching layouts, purchasing new inflatables, and carefully color-coordinating thousands of eggs. He spends the winter months assembling and stringing the decorations before installing everything roughly two weeks ahead of Easter.

NASA is launching Artemis II today, sending astronauts back to the moon’s vicinity for the first time in more than 50 years. Behind the headline moment are deep Northeast Ohio ties, with NASA Glenn in Cleveland and the Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky playing key roles in testing Orion and its European Service Module. Here is what to watch as the mission unfolds.

Cleveland leaders are considering a “Pothole Sponsorship Program” that would let residents and businesses fund specific road repairs in exchange for public recognition and temporary naming rights. The plan is still conceptual, with details not finalized, but it is already sparking debate over fairness, priorities and how repairs would be tracked as the city battles recurring damage from freeze-thaw cycles.

Cleveland’s National Air Show board is warning the event cannot continue if Burke Lakefront Airport closes. City leaders are studying a $600 million lakefront redevelopment vision and have asked organizers to consider remote or overwater formats, but the board says Cleveland’s geography and the show’s nonprofit finances make that impossible. The 2026 show is still on.

A major stretch of downtown Cleveland is set for a sweeping asphalt art installation aimed at boosting pedestrian safety. Veteran muralist Ryan Jaenke was chosen to transform parts of the Gateway District near East 4th to East 9th streets, with up to 17,000 square feet of hardscape painted through Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art Initiative. Work is targeted for completion in July 2026.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport says operations are back to normal after major construction on the lower roadway, reopening all terminal doors for arrivals pickups. The work focused on the RTA-level pedestrian tunnel linking the terminal to the Red Line station, including structural reinforcement, waterproofing and electrical system relocation. More updates are posted on the airport’s website.