Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet is coming back to the big screen in Cleveland with a live music experience built around the film's unforgettable 1990s soundtrack. The 30th anniversary tour stops at Severance Music Center in January 2027, blending the full movie with live vocals, a DJ, and a hybrid rock-orchestral ensemble.

A giant new mural is transforming Cleveland’s Warehouse District as globally known artist Eduardo Kobra creates an 11,000-square-foot tribute to rock and roll history. Backed by major arts and civic partners, the project is being hailed as a bold move to elevate the city’s street art scene and draw fresh attention downtown.

The Akron Art Museum is set to reopen its historic 1899 Building after a $12.5 million renovation, the most significant transformation since 2007. The revamped space features new galleries, interactive art experiences, and immersive exhibitions, including works by Dalí, Miró, and Magritte. Special events and free admission days will mark the reopening, inviting the community to experience the museum's modern vision.

Cleveland celebrated its 230th anniversary with citywide events, reflecting on its journey from a small riverside outpost to a hub of industry, innovation, and global healthcare. The milestone highlights dramatic population shifts, environmental challenges, and cultural reinvestment—showcasing a city that continues to evolve while honoring its storied past. Discover how Cleveland marked this historic occasion and what lies ahead.

A major new exhibit is rolling into Cleveland. Starting May 8, 2026, the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum will debut “Keep On Truckin’: Rise of the Great American Truck,” a featured stop on the America 250-Ohio Transportation Trail. From early modified “horseless carriages” to today’s luxury pickups, the show traces how trucks transformed commerce, culture and Cleveland’s industrial legacy.

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, is set to travel through Ohio this summer on a national tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The historic engine will make multiple stops for public viewing, including whistle stops and a free display in Fostoria, with more dates planned in July.

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.

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.