Extended Weekend Getaways
The Land is blooming with a lineup of new exhibits, showstopping music experiences and a renovated hotel in the heart of the city. Travelers can consider Cleveland’s newest and returning experiences to embrace springtime in the city. When it comes to major events, Cleveland is The Land of going all out. The calendar continues to be filled with exciting events this spring and beyond.
Here’s Looking Forward
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (moCa): Manabu Ikeda: Flowers from the Wreckage (Through May 26) The first North American retrospective of its kind, Manabu Ikeda: Flowers from the Wreckage presents over 50 works spanning 25 years. Using pen and ink, Ikeda creates works that bring attention and awe to the audience and also warn about the reality of climate change and environmental disasters. The artist will be in residence at moCa multiple times during the exhibition, working on a new, monumental drawing.
Cleveland Juneteenth Freedom Fest (June 14-15)
The family-friendly Cleveland Juneteenth Freedom Fest celebrates and commemorates the history and culture of Cleveland’s Black community. Festivities include a Fashion in the Arts showcase, live performances, a vendor village of Black-owned businesses, interactive art demonstrations, food trucks and fireworks over Downtown Cleveland.
Tri-C JazzFest (June 20-22) – The Tri-C JazzFest is recognized as one of the most diverse jazz festivals in the country, bringing internationally renowned artists to Playhouse Square’s opulent stages. The lineup for the 45th festival features artists that push boundaries, advocate social change and explore the worlds of Broadway and Hollywood.
2024 Pan-American Masters Games (PAMG) (July 12-21) – Held every four years in the Americas, PAMG is an Olympic-like sports festival for athletes over 30 years old. It features 26 medal-contending sports including track and field, tennis, basketball, pickleball and cycling. The event is expected to be one of the largest international gatherings in Northeast Ohio’s history, bringing up to 8,000 athletes from over 50 countries.
The Cleveland Orchestra: Blossom Music Festival (June 29 – Sept. 1) The Orchestra moves to its scenic summer home in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park for the 2024 Blossom Music Festival. The festival features movie performances, the festive Salute to America on July 3 and guest performers, including banjo player Béla Fleck, fresh off his latest Grammy Award wins, and Tony and Grammy award-winning singer and actor Leslie Odom, Jr.
RESTAURANT & BAR OPENINGS
Cleveland’s dining and beverage scene continues to gain attention, including a James Beard Foundation “Best Chef: Great Lakes” nomination for Cordelia‘s chef-partner Vinnie Cimino. The city’s newest bars and restaurants build on this interest and highlight the variety of experiences and influences found in The Land.
Sunset Kitchen (recently opened) A recent addition to a hub of bars and restaurants in the museum-filled University Circle neighborhood. The restaurant and lounge offers globally inspired small plates and handcrafted cocktails for dinner and Sunday brunch. Main entrées include Liberian Style Jollof Rice, Chicken Wings and fries, Cajun Pasta and SK Smash beef or turkey burger and fries. https://sunsetkictchen.com/
Kiln – James Beard-nominated chef Doug Katz will open Kiln in Summer 2024. Described as a modern take on a classic European bistro, the name reflects Katz’s love of pottery and wood-fired cooking. The two-level space in the Van Aken District entertainment center will also feature a rooftop bar and lounge.
HOTEL PROJECT
The latest update to Cleveland’s hotel landscape adds restored historic buildings and renovated skyscrapers to an already wide array of visitor accommodations.
Hotel Cleveland (June)
Following a $90 million renovation, the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel is rebranded as Hotel Cleveland, returning the city’s oldest hotel to its original name. The hotel features 491 guest rooms including 50 suites, three ballrooms and two new restaurants. Maker is an upscale restaurant and lounge with shareable dishes and show-stopping cocktails. The Mowrey—a name that gives nod to the site’s original 1800s tavern—serves breakfast favorites. A grand opening is set for early June.
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