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Swords down, pens up: Story Wars writers compete for the title of ‘Champion of Champions’

Jan 21, 2026

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Swords down, pens up: Story Wars writers compete for the title of ‘Champion of Champions’

For the first time, the top eight writers will square off on Jan. 28 at Forest City Brewery.

Dakotah Kennedy
Dakotah Kennedy

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All Aboard Ohio sounds the alarm for passenger rail representation at the statehouse

Jan 21, 2026

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All Aboard Ohio sounds the alarm for passenger rail representation at the statehouse

Last year, Ohio’s state legislature removed the passenger rail representative seat on the Ohio Rail Development Commission. The commission's next meeting is Thursday, Jan. 22.

Dakotah Kennedy
Dakotah Kennedy

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Little Nemo takes off from Cleveland in beautifully hand drawn video game

Jan 14, 2026

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Little Nemo takes off from Cleveland in beautifully hand drawn video game

And no, Little Nemo has absolutely nothing to do with Finding Nemo.

Dakotah Kennedy
Dakotah Kennedy

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Bringing jazz, funk and gospel under one roof: Saxophonist Max Schlenk celebrates birthday with show at the Beachland

Jan 14, 2026

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Bringing jazz, funk and gospel under one roof: Saxophonist Max Schlenk celebrates birthday with show at the Beachland

Catch Qualified and Thicarus at the Beachland Tavern on Jan. 16 for a birthday bash and a wild night of music.

Dakotah Kennedy
Dakotah Kennedy

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A wild drag show appeared! Gotta Snatch ‘Em All combines Pokémon and drag at No Class

Jan 7, 2026

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A wild drag show appeared! Gotta Snatch ‘Em All combines Pokémon and drag at No Class

Prepare for trouble and make it double on Jan. 10 at No Class.

Dakotah Kennedy
Dakotah Kennedy

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Cleveland Music Award nominees push back against new voting app requirement

Dec 24, 2025

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Cleveland Music Award nominees push back against new voting app requirement

Mark Rasmussen, founder of the Cleveland Music Awards, told nominees that failure to download the app would eliminate them from the running.

Dakotah Kennedy
Dakotah Kennedy

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‘It’s a bird, it’s a plane': It’s the Cleveland Monsters’ new Superman jerseys

Dec 24, 2025

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‘It’s a bird, it’s a plane': It’s the Cleveland Monsters’ new Superman jerseys

If you buy a ticket to the Cleveland Monsters hockey game on Dec. 30, you’ll also receive a free pair of Superman socks.

Dakotah Kennedy
Dakotah Kennedy

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Cleveland musicians find ‘A Lil Bit of Christmas’ in new EP

Dec 17, 2025

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Cleveland musicians find ‘A Lil Bit of Christmas’ in new EP

Alternative soul vocalist Sierra Delaine and multi-genre guitarist Joe Rangel hope to provide some relief this holiday season with their first EP, “A Lil Bit of Christmas.”

Dakotah Kennedy
Dakotah Kennedy

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‘I Wear My Dead Sister’s Clothes’ puts grief center stage at Cleveland Public Theatre

Dec 10, 2025

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‘I Wear My Dead Sister’s Clothes’ puts grief center stage at Cleveland Public Theatre

Fresh off its opening weekend at Cleveland Public Theatre, the show runs until Saturday, Dec. 20.

Dakotah Kennedy
Dakotah Kennedy

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Bury the Pines levels up Midwest emo with new album, Industry Plant

Dec 9, 2025

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Bury the Pines levels up Midwest emo with new album, Industry Plant

While I can’t time travel out of this cursed timeline, Bury the Pines first album takes us back to a simpler one.

Dakotah Kennedy
Dakotah Kennedy

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At Snowflake Comedy Club, it’s about more than a punchline

Dec 9, 2025

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At Snowflake Comedy Club, it’s about more than a punchline

Looking for comedy that doesn’t punch down? Snowflake Comedy Club hosts monthly pop-up events all over the city.

Dakotah Kennedy
Dakotah Kennedy

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