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Discover your guide to celebrating the magic of the holidays all winter long in Downtown Cleveland & University Circle.

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From November through February and beyond, experience downtown’s energy with special activities that can only be found in Downtown Cleveland. / / BY KRISTEN HAMPSHIRE WINTERFEST RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN, and this year the celebration extends beyond the holiday season into the early months of 2022 with festive activities you can only experience in the heart of the city.

“We want to embrace the four seasons, and we have great partners that are

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allowing us to do that so we can lay the foundation for new traditions to come,” says Michael Deemer, president and CEO, Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DCA).

The kickoff event, presented by K&D Group, is Nov. 27 at Public Square, where you’ll find holiday festivities like ice

skating, fire pits and s’mores kits, and a tree lighting ceremony that concludes with a fireworks show. The Ritz-Carlton will showcase its annual gingerbread house village, and Breakfast with Santa opportunities throughout the season create special memories for families.

A Mr. Jingeling meet-and-greet at the Halle Building on Nov. 27 from noon to 6 p.m. is a chance to meet the famed Cleveland elf and get your own magical key. Also, there are some modern touches to Winterfest, including an outdoor viewing of The Ohio State University versus University of Michigan game.

“We’ve partnered with WKYC to create a holiday broadcast that will play at the time CCP lights up the square. The broadcast will feature well-known Clevelanders and places around downtown,” Deemer says, relating that the WKYC broadcast was the 2020 focus, and now

it will be an additional way to take in the Winterfest energy.

Winterfest is not only extending its timeline, but also its footprint. With family-friendly activations stretching from Public Square to Playhouse Square, visitors can participate in everything from carriage rides to a family fun zone from Slick Woody’s Cornhole Co. to meeting some special holiday characters.

“We are excited about lighting up the square and the kickoff on Thanksgiving weekend, and we will continue on weekends with dining tours and a full menu of activities,” Deemer says.

That includes walk-and-dine experiences, such as the International Restaurant Passport, and dining tours of residential living opportunities. “We will have residences catered so folks can explore downtown dining and see what it’s like to live downtown,” Deemer says, adding that downtown is a feast of retail, dining, entertainment, sports and culture. “There are so many activities to do downtown, and we want everyone to come out and enjoy themselves.”

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SPEND THE DAY Downtown

From shopping and dining to activities for all ages and interests, discover ways to make the most out of the winter season in CLE. / / BY KRISTEN HAMPSHIRE There’s a unique energy that accompanies spending a day or night shopping, dining and visiting landmarks and museums in Downtown Cleveland. During the holidays, Winterfest kicks off an entire season of ways to celebrate the creativity, resiliency and commitment of downtown’s purveyors and places.

In-Person and in Season

From holiday musicals and live comedy shows to self-guided tours, there are so many ways to spend the season in the city’s center, including planning a staycation.

BACK TO THE THEATER “The holidays are always a special time at Playhouse Square, where people often come with family and friends to enjoy a performance together,” says Cindi Szymanski, director of brand marketing and communications. “We know people love seeing the theaters decorated for the holidays — something we all missed last year — so it will be nice to bring back the tradition.”

This season, Cleveland Play House is introducing “Light It Up” at the Allen Theatre — a family-friendly musical set with the annual Downtown Christmas

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Tree Lighting Ceremony. “It takes an unexpected turn, and then the community steps forward to keep the spirit of the season alive,” Szymanski shares.

Your ticket to Broadway is also at Playhouse Square, where “Wicked” tells the untold story of the true witches of Oz from Dec. 8 to Jan. 2.

Other holiday delights at Playhouse Square include Cleveland favorite Jim Brickman, the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, Dave Koz, the “Uncle Willy Holiday Variety Show” and “The Nutcracker” by the Cleveland Ballet at the Connor PalPlayhouse Square

ace, along with other comedy sketches and musical performances.

This year also welcomes the return of Trans-Siberian Orchestra to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse Dec. 30 for a special celebration of its 25 years of “Christmas Eve and Other Stories.”

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Take A Hike

Go back in time and experience a downtown of days past as it was during the holidays, with festive department store window displays and the jolly Mr. Jingeling. Or, dive into the history of Public Square, from the times of Moses Cleaveland to its modern-day transformations.

It’s possible with Take a Hike Tours, which explore the history and stories of downtown neighborhoods.

“The tours are unique because they showcase actors and actresses who portray historic Clevelanders from our past,” says Eileen Cassidy, vice president and COO for neighborhood engagement at the Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DCA) In 2020, Take A Hike reinvented its platform by rolling out self-guided tours that are GPS-led, include video spotlights with historic performances and allow visitors to experience the city hikes whenever they want.

During the holiday season, selfguided opportunities include Public Square, Holiday Grand Department

Stores and University Circle. In January and February, tours move to the Civic Center, Playhouse Square and the Gateway District.

“You can walk at your own pace, and there are pin-drop markers on a path you follow while you listen to the narrations,” Cassidy says. “There are so many destination things to do during the holidays, but this is a fun way to walk the streets and happen upon something you didn’t realize was there or make a connection to these downtown experiences.”

nationally recognized fictional play, “The Mountaintop.”

“Social justice is an umbrella for the work we do here at Karamu House, and we take the opportunity to focus on many social justice issues throughout our year, from productions to educational programming,” says Aseelah Shareef, director of operations and community engagement. This winter, Karamu House extends its education to offer free economic and financial programs to “strengthen that muscle,” she says.

BIG, BRITE WINTER Feb. 26 brings a different type of winter festival to the Flats East Bank, featuring 40 bands, visual artists, performers and vendors — multiple art experience tents, food, fire pits and opportunities to gather. Brite Winter is in its 13th year, staged under the Main Avenue Bridge by McCarthy’s and Harbor Inn. After last year’s virtual programming, the outdoor event will be live again in 2022, says Emily Hornack, managing director.

“We are really excited to be back in person and to have people bobbing their heads to the music and interacting with our largescale art installations — and hanging around campfires together,” she says.

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ALL ABOARD The RTA had such success with its holiday train during the past few years that it’s coming back with more excitement than ever before. “We decided to expand it to include a special holiday trolley that is not in service, but it will be stationary and ready for people to enjoy,” says Elizabeth Castelucci, community outreach for Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA).

Check the RTA’s website for details on where the trolley will be parked. “It will come equipped with a Santa, and we’ll have promotional items to give away so it’s a fun experience for people at Public Square — and we are planning on activating the trolley throughout the season around town,” she says.

In addition, the RTA Holly Jolly Trolly will be downtown during Winterfest on Nov. 27 for family photo opps.

The RTA makes traveling around downtown stress-free, and you can sit back and enjoy the sights without navigating traffic or spending gas money. “It’s nice to have someone else driving in the snow for you,” Castelucci points out. “You can save on parking, use the mobile app, buy an all-day pass and explore everything Cleveland has to offer during the holidays.”

Eat, Drink, Shop

Something different — that’s what you’ll find at the eclectic selection of Downtown shops and restaurants. And what

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better time to explore indoors during the holidays and into winter?

ARTS, GIFTS AND MORE Centered in the heart of downtown, parallel between East 4th and East 6th streets and bound by Euclid and Prospect avenues is the historic 5th Street Arcades — a vibrant, indoor “streetscape” featuring creative local boutiques and places to dine.

On Nov. 27, the Cleveland Bazaar at Winterfest will bring artisans to the 5th Street Arcades from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

“They’re bringing special gifts that you can’t buy anywhere else,” says Richard Pace of Cumberland Development.

In fact, you can always find something

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unique at 5th Street Arcades, which has attracted a portfolio of shop owners that gives visitors “something to experience,” Pace says. That includes Coco’s Chalky Paints, which consumes a 20,000-square-foot space (including 200 chandeliers) with an art gallery, antique shop and opportunities to participate in painted furniture workshops.

Haymarket Cleveland is a home and lifestyle boutique with decor, furnishings and gifts from local and national, independent makers.

At Intro Boutique, sisters Emily and Elaina Kovach run a women’s contemporary and business-casual clothier that carries long-lasting basics, such as Tshirts that don’t stretch, shrink or pill.

(Emily has owned hers since opening the shop five years ago.) They’re available in 30 colors.

Also in store, you’ll find stocking stuffers, such as small prints, nail wraps, perfume oil and cards made by local women. Accessories range from earrings to handbags and belts.

At 5th Street Arcades, there are classic spots like Colonial Coin and DeWitt’s Jewelry mixed with new shops like Stone Fruit Coffee.

“We have unique places you won’t

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SOUL FOR THE SEASON Zanzibar Soul Fusion showcases Carolinastyle southern cuisine. “We’re soul food with a twist,” says Johnny Hutton, owner, relating that the more upscale environment and gathering-place atmosphere makes it a hot spot for watching sports and meeting with family and friends. “Our food is conducive to cooler temperatures outdoors.”

Popular dishes include the Soul Roll and Soulful Pasta, as well as others featuring honey-glazed fried chicken, grilled and fried pork chops, walleye cakes, smothered rib-eye and desserts ranging from peach cobbler to sweet potato pie.

DINE SO FINE The fine dining scene downtown is rich with venues — including Marble Room Steaks & Raw Bar and Il Venetian.

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ito, proprietor, Savour Hospitality Group, which also operates Lockkeepers, St. Clair Ballroom and the recently opened Savour Coffee & Creations in Key Tower.

The Marble Room has its sought-after vault for special group events, and there are board rooms that afford private dining. It is a Cleveland Magazine Silver Spoon Award winner as Best Fine Dining Restaurant.

Il Venetian’s Piccolo Room seats up to 16 guests — and the fine Italian restaurant just reopened, with Chef Alberto Leadri of Venice running the kitchen. “We specialize in handmade pasta, seafood, steak and great handmade pastries,” Sinito says. Il Venetian also features more than 200 wines and scratch-made breads, and its ingredients are locally sourced.

MORE TO EXPLORE At Goma by Dante, Chef Dante Boccuzzi delivers a menu of transcendental sushi, including maki, nigiri, otsukuri and other Japanese classics.

After dinner, walk to the corner of East 4th Street and Euclid Avenue to CLE Clothing Co., where you can pick up everything from T-shirts and hoodies to hats, mugs, sunglasses, coasters and more.

Head to the Flats, and you’ll find Merwin’s Wharf tucked into the Irishtown Bend of the Cuyahoga River on the Cleve-

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land Metroparks Lakefront Reservation. Take in scenic river views while dining on seafood.

Situated on West St. Clair Avenue in the Warehouse District, Acqua Di Luca features a menu filled with fresh Mediterranean seafood dishes, steaks and an expansive wine selection.

A NEIGHBORHOOD DESTINATION Cozy up in a festively lit, heated igloo on the Betts patio along East 9th Street and take in the energy and spirit of downtown all season

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— and beyond. “There is definitely a vibe you feel from being downtown with the people, the bustle, the dogs walkers — a bright-light feel,” says Nicole Bakker, Betts’ “ambassador of awesome.”

Betts is open morning, afternoon and night, serving up classic American dishes made from fresh ingredients — a balance of healthy and indulging cuisine. Located in the Schofield Hotel, the restaurant of-

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fers plates for every palate, including vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and keto-friendly options.

Its patio will transform into a wonderland featuring 12-foot-wide igloos, with one of them set up as a cocktail lounge.

Bakker says, “You’re outside, you have the lights, the city and everything happening right in front of you.”

Downtown Staycation

Stir-crazy after nearly two years of limited, if any, travel? Book a Cleveland Staycation at one of downtown’s unique hotels so you can revel in the seasonal fun — or wait until after the holidays and unwind, reconnect with friends or simply get something on the calendar to look forward to in February.

“You can walk around, check out the restaurants, go to a game,” says Jordan Nye, director of sales and marketing for Schofield Hotel, which offers a range of perks during holidays and winter to accommodate guests’ whose destination is Cleveland. Some of those include a nightly tea, hosted evening social hour, morning coffee and tea service, bikes so you can ride around town, a yoga mat in your room and the ability to bring your pet.

Plus, the Schofield will take care of your parking during winter — and you can cozy up in front of its iconic fireplace.

Winterfest and the tree lighting ceremony are a few reasons for heading

downtown for the season, but there are so many other activities and experiences to enjoy during the holidays and beyond, points out Cheryl Wearsch, asset manager, Key Center, Millennia Cos. As a sponsor of Winterfest, Key Tower is programming its property with fun-filled activities, including familyfriendly reindeer ring toss and staywarm-outside exercises by the pros at Ascend Fitness & Spa. “We’ll have amazing staycation packages for Marriott at Key Tower for the weekend, including free parking and breakfast, along with access to Ascend Fitness & Spa,” Wearsch says, adding that guests can relax in the great room, fire pit and pavilion and dine at Il Venetian. Key Tower will feature holiday carolers Dec. 15 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the lobby.

“There is nothing like bundling up, sitting out by the fire and enjoying some hot chocolate or a cocktail and the decorations,” she relates.

CELEBRATE THE SEASON AT CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY! Bright Lights, Reading Nights Friday, December 10 • 6:00–8:30pm Eastman Reading Garden Tiffany D. Johnson joins us for an outdoor reading of her book, Santa In The City. Stick around for Rock Hall-iday tunes and refreshments, then stroll through our pop-up StoryWalk in Public Square.

Free autographed copies while supplies last!

Stay in the spirit with holiday books and movies, plus fun and festive activities!

Visit your branch or cpl.org for more information.

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Mark the CALENDAR Spend this winter season making memories through a variety of experiences taking place in Downtown Cleveland and University Circle.

Lights, Camera Action!

On Nov. 27, don’t miss Winterfest, the highly anticipated kickoff of the 2021 festive season with a full day of pop-up shops, entertainment and attractions taking place throughout Public Square and beyond.

CLEVELAND FOUNDATION SKATING RINK IN CLEVELAND PUBLIC SQUARE

Public Square, Nov. 26-Jan. 17 Bring the entire family to the square to ice skate in Downtown Cleveland’s premier outdoor space.

WINTERFEST AT 5TH STREET ARCADES

5th Street Arcades, Nov. 27, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Shop local with 45 businesses focused on gifts, food, clothing and more. Cleveland Bazaar will be on-site with handmade items from additional talented artists.

FAMILY FUN ZONE

Public Square & U.S. Bank Plaza, noon-7 p.m.

Join Slick Woody’s Cornhole Co. for activities that include cornhole and contest-style games with giveaways.

LIVING HISTORY: HOLIDAY EDITION

668/Terminal Tower/Halle Building, 2-5 p.m., 150-minute walking tour begins at 3 p.m.

Guided tours will lead you down Euclid Avenue to view four luxurious apartments in four iconic properties; Residences at Halle, The Residences at 668, The May, and the new The Terminal Tower Residences. You’ll also check out resident amenities while enjoying a guided historic Cleveland tour.The last stop features the Observation Deck in Terminal Tower overlooking Public Square, where you will enjoy dessert, cocktail and cocoa!

S’MORES KITS

Public Square, 4-8 p.m.

DCA will provide fire pits. JACK Entertainment will provide s’mores kits.

TOY SOLDIER SHOW

Cleveland Public Library — Main Branch, Louis Stokes Wing, Performances from 5-5:30 p.m. and 6-6:30 p.m.

LIGHTING CEREMONY

Public Square, 7 p.m.

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MRS. KRINGLE SUITE

Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown This suite will be lavishly furnished with festive Christmas decor and include a letter from Mrs. Kringle, cookies and milk, holiday movies and specialty robes.

KIMPTON SCHOFIELD HOTEL WINTERFEST PACKAGE

Kimpton Schofield Hotel, theschofieldhotel.com Discover discounted guest rooms, complimentary valet parking, local chocolate and snacks.

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SEASONAL IGLOOS ON THE PATIO

Betts Enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner in a seasonal igloo on the patio. Each igloo will be heated and decorated for the season. Reservations are required and book fast, so make yours today by calling 216-357-2680.

BREAKFAST WITH MR. KRINGLE

Hilton Cleveland, Saturdays in December The Hilton Cleveland continues to team up with Mr. Kringle to deck their halls, offering a delicious buffet-style breakfast at the

Burnham Restaurant. Honored guests will dine with Mr. Kringle and his merry makers and partake in festive holiday activities.

STAY THE NIGHT

Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hilton Cleveland will also offer guests the opportunity to book the Mr. Kringle Suite, which will be decked out in Christmas decor, include a letter from Mr. Kringle, cookies and milk, holiday movies and specialty robes.

THE SCULPTURE CENTER

Through Dec. 17, Hours vary, sculpturecenter.org View Lauren Kalman’s Flourish (with excerpts from “Devices for Filling a Void”) and Stephen Yukso’s “The Way Things Go” at the Sculpture Center. Admission is free.

KINDRED OBJECTS: CERAMICS & GLASS FROM THE WESTERN RESERVE

Through Dec. 18, Hours vary, artistsarchives.org Enjoy this visual art exhibition curated

by Kent State University faculty Davin K. Ebanks and Peter Christian Johnson. The show features over 20 Northeast Ohio artists and includes an array of works available for holiday shopping. This event is free.

REVEALING KRISHNA

Cleveland Museum of Art, Through Jan. 30, Hours vary, clevelandart.org Explore the story, context and restoration of a masterwork, Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan, a 1,500-year-old stone sculpture from Cambodia.

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Merwin’s Wharf, Nov. 26-Jan.2, clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/calendar/2021/merwin-s-wharf/winter-riverfest-presented-by-troy-bilt Enjoy festive light displays, a beer garden, fire pits, retail shop and ice rink.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE VILLAGE

The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland, Daily Nov. 26-Jan. 1 This year’s sweet spectacle will be a one-of-a-kind showcase.

HOLIDAY POP-UP BAR

JACK Cleveland Casino, Third Floor, Thursdays-Saturdays, Nov. 27-Dec. 18, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.

Celebrate the season with festive cocktails and a holiday-themed atmosphere.

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ROCK HALL HOLIDAY KICK OFF

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Institute of Music, Mixon Hall, Dec. 18 Dec. 2, 7 p.m., cim.edu Enjoy music, possible food trucks, adult CIM string students perform a variety of beverages and merchandise in the plaza. string quartets. Free seating passes are required.

HOLIDAY CIRCLEFEST HOLIDAYS AT THE HIGBEE University Circle, JACK Cleveland Casino, Nov. 27-Jan. 1, 2022 LANGSTON HUGHES’ BLACK NATIVITY Dec. 5, noon-7 p.m., JACK Cleveland Casino will be decking Karamu House, universitycircle.org/holiday the halls of the historic Higbee building Thursdays-Sundays, Dec. 2-23, 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy ice-carving demonstrations, with fun and festive decor.

This activity is designed for you to add horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, the music of your choice and dance. This photos with Santa, ice skating and an MR. JINGELING POP UP SHOP thrilling holiday piece will have your audi- outdoor holiday market.

Halle Building, Nov. 27 & Dec. 4, noon-6 p.m. ences on their feet.

Usher in the magic of the holiday seaSANTA PAWS son with a Mr. Jingeling meet-and greet.

2021 STUDENT HOLIDAY SALE Haymarket Pet Co., 5th Street Arcades, Cleveland Institute of Art, Dec. 4, noon-3 p.m.

DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND Dec. 3 & 4, 5-9 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.Celebrate the season with your fourCHRISTMAS WALKING TOUR 6 p.m. (Saturday), cia.edu/events legged friends with pet photos with Santa.

Cleveland Public Square, Shop creative, handmade gifts in a Donations will benefit the Parma ASPCA. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 28 variety of media — all of which have been -Dec. 26 (Except Dec. 24 & 25), 4-6 p.m. made by CIA’s students. This event is free. THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA Additional dates to be added.

HOLIDAY CONCERTS This guided walking tour explores the THE RINK AT WADE OVAL Severance Hall, Dec. 9-19, Hours vary, history of some of downtown’s famous Dec. 3-Feb. 27, Hours vary, clevelandorchestra.com stores and their Christmas traditions. Tick- universitycircle.org/rink Reserve tickets for an experience that ets are $20. Reservations required.

University Circle’s outdoor ice rink is set will fill Severance with the sounds of the among twinkling snowflake lights and encir- holiday season. cled by some of Cleveland’s top attractions.

Admission is $2, with $3 skate rentals.

Winterfest AT 5TH STREET ARCADE

Shop local at the 5th Street Arcades, which includes 45 local businesses focusing on gifts, food, clothing and unique services.

Special Shopping Days

Special Events

NOV. 27 | 10AM TO 7PM

DEC 4 | NOON TO 3PM

Winterfest; Cleveland Bazaar will be on site with handmade items from additional talented local artists.

DEC 4 | 10AM TO 5PM

Cocos Chalky Paints will be hosting additional local artists throughout the 5th Street Arcade; featuring a fashion show at 5 pm; stop by Coco’s for a special Narnia Display

Santa Paws at Haymarket Pet Company in Suite 36; Pet photos with Santa; all pets must be leashed. Donations will benefit the Parma A.S.P.C.A

DEC 11 | NOON TO 2;30PM

Brunch with Santa Event for children aged 5-12; Spots MUST be reserved in advance, event is free, for tickets you MUST contact Hanna@CocosChalkyPaints.com

5TH STREET ARCADES

530 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, 44115

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BRUNCH WITH SANTA

5th Street Arcades, Dec. 11, noon-2:30 p.m.

Kids ages 5 to 12 can enjoy a free brunch with Santa. The events also will include free toys, crafting, a holiday theater play and autographs from Cleveland Browns players. Reservation are required. Contact hanna@cocoschalkypaints.com.

BLUE STREAK ENSEMBLE & BURNING RIVER BAROQUE

Cleveland Institute of Music, Mixon Hall, Dec. 15, 7 p.m., cim.edu/events Discover a unique program of contrasting music, featuring early music by Georg Philipp Telemann and Johann Sebastian Bach alongside the modern compositions of Margaret Brouwer, Malina Rauschenfels and Dolores White. Free passes are required.

TEDDY BEAR TEA

The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland, Dec. 21 and Dec. 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-4 p.m. teddybearteacleveland.eventbrite.com Children will savor a child-friendly tea menu, create their own bags of candy, receive a teddy bear gift and enjoy holiday story-telling courtesy of Mrs. Claus.

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Heinen’s Downtown, Dec. 22, noon-1 p.m.

EXHIBIT Come enjoy lunch in the historic rotun- Cleveland Institute of Art, da, all while listening to some music get- Jan. 15-18, Hours vary, cia.edu/events ting you in that holiday spirit!

This event celebrates the work of students in grades seven through 12 in the CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Greater Cleveland area. This event is free.

Old Stone Church, Dec. 24, 5 p.m., 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.

ICE FEST North Coast Harbor, Jan. 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

HOLIDAY TEA Enjoy more than 40 live carving demos, The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland, a family craft zone, free hot cocoa and a Dec. 28-29, two seatings, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Harry Potter Ice Sculpture Village. and 2-4 p.m., holidayteacleveland.eventbrite.com THE REAL BLACK FRIDAY A great way to celebrate with loved Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse/ ones, this beloved tradition offers a selec- Tower City Center, Feb. 12 & 19 tion of festive teas, tea sandwiches and Discover various activities throughout tempting sweets. the NBA All Star Week, including Taste of Black Cleveland on Feb. 12.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Dec. 30, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m., trans-siberian.com This year’s long-awaited tour celebrates the 25th anniversary of the group’s “Christmas Eve and Other Stories” album that spawned the bring-the-whole-family rock holiday tradition.

NBA ALL-STAR GAME

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Feb. 20 The Cleveland Cavaliers plays host to the 71st edition of the NBA All-Star Game.

BRITE WINTER

West Bank of the Flats, Feb. 26 Discover hundreds of bands and artists and enjoy the community during this nonprofit festival.

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