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95Events this week
12Free things to do
87New spots
97New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Cleveland

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 95 events, day by day →

Cleveland Bazaar

Saturday 10am · Market Square · Free

Namaste on the Square

Saturday 10am · Public Square · Free

Preschool Story Time

Saturday 10:30am · Cleveland Public Library (Memorial-Nottingham Branch) · Free

Critical Hit Games Pokemon League

Saturday 1pm · Critical Hit Games

sweet bean Summer Nights

Saturday 6pm · Cleveland

New in Cleveland

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Soho Chicken + Whiskey

Restaurants

Modern Southern cravings: Soho Chicken + Whiskey dishes out updated takes on Southern comfort that balance cozy and creative, with signature cocktails that go down easy.

sohocleveland.com ↗

American Cancer Society Discovery Shop Fairview Park, Ohio

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Treasure hunt for a cause: Whether you're clearing out the closet or chasing that one-of-a-kind score, American Cancer Society Discovery Shop Fairview Park turns donated finds into support for the American Cancer Society.

cancer.org ↗

The HoneyBirch Bakehouse

Bakeries & Sweets

Neighborhood carbs worth chasing: In Larchmere, The HoneyBirch Bakehouse turns out crackly-crusted breads, flaky pastries, and artisanal baguette and deli sandwiches, plus a tiny pantry with locally sourced dairy, eggs, chocolates, and conservas.

thehoneybirchbakehouse.com ↗

Cleveland’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Cleveland’s best →

Most read in Cleveland

The five stories Cleveland readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. A Century Home on Cleveland’s Lake Erie Shore Blends Contemporary and Traditional Influence

    Taylor Lavigna, owner of Chagrin Falls-based Lavignta Interiors, has transformed the decor of a 1914 limestone colonial on Cleveland's Lake Erie Shore into a contemporary and traditional home.

    Full story at clevelandmagazine.com ↗

  2. Todd Rundgren brings hits and rarities to Cleveland concert tour

    Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Todd Rundgren is embarking on a new concert tour in Cleveland, bringing in hits and rarities from his nearly 60 years of recording.

    Full story at cleveland.com ↗

  3. Browns' official 53-man roster hints at much bigger moves to come

    The Cleveland Browns have announced their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season ahead of the roster cutdown deadline.

    Full story at dawgpounddaily.com ↗

  4. Cleveland Attic Standoff Ends With Arrest of Willoughby Strangulation Suspect

    A man wanted on a felony strangulation warrant in Willoughby, Ohio, allegedly strangled a woman during an assault.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

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