Cleveland Today | Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Your Home Base on Cleveland’s West Side
Whether you’re visiting Cleveland for work, family, medical appointments, or simply exploring the city, today is another great opportunity to discover everything the West Side has to offer. From historic markets and beautiful lakefront parks to free live music and neighborhood events, there’s plenty to enjoy without spending a fortune.
🌤 Weather
Today’s forecast calls for temperatures in the upper 70s with increasing clouds and a chance of scattered afternoon showers. If you’re planning to be outdoors, the morning and early afternoon offer the best opportunity before any rain develops.
🎉 Today’s Events
🥕 West Side Market
One of Cleveland’s oldest and most beloved attractions.
📍1979 W. 25th Street
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Browse more than 70 local vendors featuring fresh produce, meats, baked goods, international foods, coffee, and handcrafted specialties.
🎶 Live Music Around Cleveland
Looking for live entertainment tonight?
Several venues across Downtown, Ohio City, Gordon Square, and the Flats feature live performances throughout the afternoon and evening.
- 🎶 Summer Sounds at Playhouse Square Plaza (FREE) – Gateway Band performs at 5:00 PM as part of the Summer Plaza Series.
- 🥕 West Side Market is open today as usual, and we can link to its official events and programs page.
- 🚂 TRAIN – Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere at Blossom Music Center (6:45 PM).
- 🎵 Amble at Beachland Ballroom (8:00 PM).
- 🎤 Lyrical Rhythms at B Side Lounge (8:00 PM).
- 🎸 Personality Crisis: CLE Punk Night at The Foundry (9:00 PM).
Check today’s official calendar:
🔗 https://www.thisiscleveland.com/events
🎭 Gordon Square Arts District
Explore one of Cleveland’s most walkable entertainment districts.
Enjoy:
- Independent restaurants
- Coffee shops
- Boutique shopping
- Art galleries
- Local theaters
Official Calendar:
🔗 https://www.gordonsquare.org/
❤️ Community Spotlight
Join the Community!
Story Church Community Block Party
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕧 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍9900 Madison Avenue
This free neighborhood celebration will feature:
- 🍔 Food
- 🎈 Bounce House
- 🎨 Arts & Crafts
- 📚 Story Time
- 🎭 Face Painting
- 💇 Children’s Haircuts
- 🎵 Live Music & DJ
- 🤝 Community Resources
- 🏘️ Local Businesses
- 🎁 Family Activities
Volunteers Needed
The event is seeking 28 volunteers to help create an unforgettable afternoon for neighborhood families.
Interested?
Businesses and community organizations are also invited to participate.
📖 Story Time: The Cudell Neighborhood
Did You Know?
The Cudell neighborhood is named after Frank (Franz) E. Cudell, a German-born architect who helped shape Cleveland’s west side during the late 1800s.
One of his lasting contributions was donating land that became Cudell Commons, now home to parks, recreation facilities, and community gathering spaces. The historic Cudell House, originally built in 1845, later became one of the first municipally operated arts and crafts centers in the United States.
Learn more:
🔗 https://case.edu/ech/articles/c/cudell
🌳 Free Things To Do
- Edgewater Park
- Lake Erie shoreline
- Cleveland Script Signs
- Public Art Murals
- Gordon Square Walking Tour
- Cleveland Metroparks Trails
🍽 Where to Eat Nearby
Near Edgewater Residences near Madison & West 100th
- Il Rione Pizza
- Blue Habanero
- Gypsy Beans & Baking Co.
- Frank’s Falafel House
Near Jefferson Suites
- Don Ramon Mexican Restaurant
- George’s Kitchen
- Athens Pizzeria
- The Woods Restaurant
🚇 Getting Around
Skip parking and ride Cleveland’s RTA.
Popular destinations include:
- Downtown
- Ohio City
- Airport
- University Circle
- Little Italy
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Why is the Cudell neighborhood historically significant?
The neighborhood is named after architect Frank E. Cudell, whose contributions helped shape Cleveland’s west side. His donated land became Cudell Commons, a longstanding community gathering place.
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