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Cleveland offers revelers many New Year’s Eve celebration options: Here are a few
CLEVELAND, Ohio – As 2024 winds down, many folks are looking to cut loose before the dawn of 2025 and whatever it may bring. So, to help folks get hyped about the new calendrical frontier, we offer a list of the many New Year’s Eve activities available throughout the Greater Cleveland area.
We’ve culled a variety of events at several price levels, including everything from big, one-stop, black-tie bashes to mid-day, kid-friendly events to NYE early bird specials. There’s also live music and plenty of opportunities to imbibe some champagne.
Whatever you and yours decide to do on December 31, 2024, please party safe and smart and remember an expensive taxi or Uber/Lyft is better than spending January 1 in jail for booze-influenced driving.
New Year’s Eve 2025: 6:30 p.m. at United Skates of America– 30325 Palisades Pkwy, Wickliffe. Tickets start at $20. A family-friendly way to spend the end of the year, featuring a balloon countdown, a slice of pizza, a drink, a bag of chips, light rope necklace, noise-makers and a party hat. eventbrite.com
Midnight Miracles New Year’s Eve Event at Majestic Hall: 6:30 p.m., Majestic Hall, 3000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, $150-$400, This is a celebration with a purpose as it doubles as a benefit for Awakening Angels, a non-profit dedicated to assisting folks with Down’s Syndrome, autism and developmental disabilities. There will be live music from Stratosphere, gourmet dishes and dinner stations by Taste of Excellence and a premium open bar and late-night snacks will be available. eventbrite.com
New Year’s Eve at Re:Bar – 9 p.m. at Re:Bar, 2130 East 9th Street Cleveland, Spend your NYE getting up, getting down, getting funky and getting loose with this Studio 54, disco-themed celebration courtesy of DJ Yomi. It includes open bar, appetizers and table service includes complimentary champagne, “just like Andy Warhol drank!” eventbrite.com
NYE at The Grog Shop: A Hip-Hop and Electronic Dance Party: 9 p.m. at The Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, The Grog hosts a lineup of live acts to provide the soundtrack to the end of 2024, including UnknownPhrazes, Presque View, Cardio and Sullivan! grogshop.gs
Noon Year’s Eve: Noon at the Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, $20-$25, The Music Box is celebrating 10 years of active live music service and they’re going all out for NYE with four shows beginning at noon, with local party band Nightbridge offering “Motown & More” in the Concert Hall. Meanwhile in the Supper Club, Still Standing will be soothing folks with the “Noon Year’s Eve Yacht Rock Brunch.” musicboxcle.com
New Year’s Eve!: 8 p.m. at the Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, $150, Music Box continues its NYE takeover with an early show (it ends at 10:30 pm.) featuring the popular Fleetwood Mac tribute band Rumors playing in the Supper Club along with an all-you-can-eat extravaganza, including a shrimp cocktail, carving stations an array of sides and other entrees and a “dessert station bonanza!” musicboxcle.com
Big Polka Dance Party: 8:30 p.m. at the Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, $32-$48, Even more from Music Box in the form of this polka shindig featuring music from The Dreadnoughts, Winzige Hosen and Captain Tom & The Hooligans along with a Polka Party Buffet with Slider, Mac & Cheese and Bites stations. musicboxcle.com
Silent Reset: 24 Hour NYE Retreat: 1 p.m. at The Studio Cleveland, 1395 West 10th St., Cleveland. $250. Are you uninterested in raising a ruckus for the last day of the old and first day of the new year? Studio Cleveland has something different for you. The retreat includes infrared sauna, vegan meals, towels, meditation props and more. allevents.in
New Year’s Eve 2025 Bar Crawl: 6 p.m., various bars around Cleveland. If a night of serenity and mindfullness is less interesting than a night of roaming the streets and bacchanalia in local bars then this bar crawl may be for you. Use your included digital map to find the participating bars offering free entry and complimentary drinks in participating bars and there’s even an after-party for those who can’t get enough of the NYE revelry. pubcrawls.com/tribe_events/cleveland-new-years-eve-bar-crawl/
New Year’s Eve at Windows On The River: 8 p.m., Windows On The River, Flats West Bank, 2000 Sycamore Street, Cleveland, $195-$230, This NYE shindig will be at the event space at the First Energy Powerhouse will include “multiple rooms of entertainment” with DJs, a silent disco, a speakeasy with a grand piano, the traditional New Year’s eve stiltwalkers and live music from Tricky Dick & the Coverups. allevents.in/cleveland/new-years-eve-at-windows-on-the-river/100001047039652787
Tower City Noon Year’s Eve: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Skylight Park @ Tower City, 230 West Huron Rd., Cleveland. Free, a mid-day family-friendly celebration with a dance party, a 360 photo booth, face painters, sock skating rink and ride the Kringle Chugga-Choo-Choo before the 4,000 balloon drop. towercitycenter.com/events-calendar/noon-year-2024
Retro Future: Mahall’s New Year’s Eve Party: 8 p.m., Mahall’s Bar & Rec, 13200, Madison Ave., Lakewood. $20. The hip bowling alley and venue transforms its rooms into musical way back machines: Roxy Ballroom will have ‘90s to now, the main room will be all ‘80s and ‘90s, while in the basement cover band Pins & Needles will play hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s. And, they’ll have drink specials! mahalls20lanes.com/America/New_York/retro-future-mahalls-new-years-eve-party/
New Year’s Eve – A Night of Nines! 8 p.m. at the Metropolitan at the 9, 2017 E. 9th St., Cleveland, $209, Get extra fancy at this casino-style celebration, which will include the Cleveland Keys Dueling Pianos, free play casino tables and slots, take-home tacos, champagne toast at midnight and a bunch of other stuff. thegardenofedenrooftop.com/metropolitan-at-the-9-new-years-eve-a-night-of-nines
New Year’s Eve Glow 2.0: 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Hofbräuhaus Cleveland, 1550 Chester Ave., Cleveland. $125. Celebrate midnight in Munich (6 p.m. local time) with the first dinner seating then hang out for the par-ty starting at 9 p.m. featuring a DJ Christian DeLa Vega, more food, and an open wine and beer bar. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-glow-20-party-tickets-1069634358159
Rhythm & Reset – New Year’s Eve Cleveland: 8 p.m. at AFRIKA Taste & Lounge, 4483 Mayfield Rd., South Euclid, $19.98, Join like-minded folks in clubs in cities around the country, including Boston, Austin, Oakland and Brooklyn for this night of afrobeat, dancehall, soca and hip hop provided by DJs GoodySlim, Dinero, Poko and Reseee. eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-cleveland-rhythm-reset-tickets-1102592246089
New Years Eve Extravaganza – A Night on the Runways!: 8 p.m., The Aviator, 20920 Brookpark Road, Cleveland. $190. Among the evening’s amenities at this fancy pub party are food stations, live music from We are the Radio!, a silent disco featuring Ohio DJ Pros, a bubbly champagne room, “Sophia” the fire performer and a ball drop on “MASSIVE” video walls at midnight. aviatorpubcleveland.com/nye/
New Years Gala with Aleksandar Josifovski: Event Center at Saint Sava’s, 2151 West Wallings Rd., Cleveland, 6 p.m., $82-$109, For fans of this Macedonia-based, Australian-bred singer, here’s a chance to see him right here in your Midwestern backyard. allevents.in/cleveland/new-years-gala-with-aleksandar-josifovski/100001108046419669
Kids New Year’s Eve Celebration: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., Mervin’s Wharf, 1785 Merwin Ave., Cleveland. Free. More kid-friendly fun under the aegis of the Cleveland Metroparks featuring a full restaurant menu, balloon art, visits from characters, and igloos available for rental. Reservations are required. clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/calendar/2024/parks/kids-new-years-eve-celebration
Denim + Diamonds at Welcome To The Farm: 9 p.m. at Welcome To The Farm, 1054 Old River Rd., Cleveland. $25. For folks who want to go full country for NYE, spend the last evening of the year listening to local artist Matt Whataguy. speakeasygo.com/event/EVE-BFDVFV
New Year’s Eve Resolute Party: 8 p.m. at Muze Gastropub, 1384 Hird Ave., Lakewood. $90-$120. This party offers the usual open bar, champagne toast and hors d’oeuvres plus performances by Monica Lexin and Dakota Cox, featuring Lady Inferno, Ryder Slowly, and DJ Sissy Bunny! eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-resolute-party-open-bar-food-cleveland-oh-tickets-1104186073269
NYE at Good Night John Boy: 8 p.m. at Good Night John Boy, 1167 Front Ave. Cleveland. $20. Actor Richard Thomas (a.k.a “John-Boy Walton”) is unlikely to show up at this national club chain’s NYE celebration, but it is a “glitz and glam” masquerade ball so perhaps the former child star will be secretly hob-nobbing with local revelers dressed as Grandpa Walton (he won’t be). speakeasygo.com/event/EVE-9ZKST0
New Year’s Eve Dinner Party: Various seating times, Wagner’s Of Westlake, 30855 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake. $55.95-$135.95, Wagner’s offers revelers a few ways to enjoy the end of 2024 including a grand buffet and/or a big party with open bar and several themed music rooms with DJs playing everything from current hits to ‘50s, ‘60s and swing music, an Elvis tribute performance by Caesare Belvano and Magic Man Keith Heidenreich. eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-buffet-and-party-at-wagners-tickets-1003185333337
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Police gave a tragic update to the SR-176 crash that happened in the southbound lanes near Spring Road on Tuesday afternoon.
Police said two people died in the multiple-vehicle crash that closed the highway for several hours starting around 4:20 P.M.
When officers arrived, they found three vehicles were involved in the crash.
The investigation concluded that a dump truck traveling southbound on SR-176 struck a Jeep Patriot that had slowed. The crash caused the Jeep to continue forward and collide with a Ford E-350 van.
Following the collision, the Jeep rolled over and burst into flames.
The van hit the median and overturned.
The dump truck driven by a 35-year-old male man was not hurt, according to police.
The Jeep was occupied by two people whose ages are unknown were pronounced dead at the scene.
A 71-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman, who were driving the van, were taken by Cleveland EMS to a local hospital for treatment.
The Cleveland Division of Police Accident Investigation Unit is investigating the incident. No additional information is available at this time.
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CLEVELAND, OH – JUNE 08: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers throws a pass against the Golden State Warriors in the first half during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
LeBron James could return for a final run with the Cleveland Cavaliers with a massive caveat, and it involves center Jarrett Allen, who has been one of the team’s defensive anchors.
According to ESPN insider Brian Windhorst, the Cavaliers could get LeBron from the LA Lakers in exchange for Allen, a center the Lakers would want to pair with their franchise superstar, Luka Doncic.
However, Windhorst said James would first want to go to Cleveland to make the deal happen. On the other hand, such a trade is a no-brainer for the Lakers.
“There is a thought process in Los Angeles where they have to sign-and-trade LeBron James for Jarrett Allen. And I think if the Cavs are willing to do that, they can have LeBron,” Windorst said via ESPN Cleveland radio.
“Obviously, LeBron would have to want to sign with the Cavs, but if your pathway to paying LeBron the money is to trade Jarrett Allen for him, the Lakers would kill for Jarrett Allen. Kill for him. All right? They would do that deal in 17-tenths of a second.”
How A LeBron James-Jarrett Allen Deal Would Work
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – NOVEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 25, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Lakers defeated the Cavaliers 121-115. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent after his contract with the Lakers ended in the past season.
If they were to trade Allen, the Cavaliers could accommodate James’ expected hefty salary, as reports indicated that he is not willing to take a pay cut on his next contract.
There have been rumors about retirement for James and a possible homecoming once more to Cleveland over the past few months, but there are no decisions yet on his future.
There is no word yet about James’ contract value or how long a contract he would sign for, if he is to remain an active NBA player beyond 41 years old.
On the other hand, Allen is locked into a highly secure financial situation after signing a three-year, $91 million contract extension with the Cavaliers.
James last played with the Cavaliers in 2018, leading them to the NBA Finals, but they got swept by the Golden State Warriors. After that NBA Finals stint, he signed with the Lakers and has stayed in Los Angeles since then.
Such a deal suits the Lakers’ biggest offseason objective of getting an A-list center, as reportedly requested by Luka Doncic.
LeBron James’ Future Remains Up In The Air
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LeBron James, who had won an NBA championship with Cleveland in 2016, has been contemplating many things at this juncture of his life.
As retirement looms and Father Time starts to creep in, James is expected to decide on his career in the coming weeks.
Right now, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelbourne, James’ future remains up in the air.
“LA is the first team he can talk to because they’re their own free agent,” Shelburne said during her interview on SportsCenter. “My understanding is they had initial conversations with LeBron James’ representative, but he has not even fully committed to returning next year in these conversations.”
James’ decision is one of the most awaited ones in free agency as teams could still be interested in getting one of the greatest players of all time for a final hoorah in the league.
Rob Andrew Lo Rob Andrew Lo is a writer at Heavy Sports and is covering the NBA. He has covered local, collegiate, professional and international sports in various sites. He was the sports editor of The Varsitarian, the official student publication of University of Santo Tomas, and a sports, entertainment, and lifestyle writer for Rappler.
A Journalism graduate from the University of Santo Tomas, he has built his voice across both collegiate and international platforms, previously contributing NBA coverage to Fansided and Sportskeeda.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded out of the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Cavs had the No. 29 overall selection on Tuesday night. But Cavs President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman decided to trade that selection to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for No. 34 overall and a future second-round selection.
At No. 29 overall, the Cavs will send the Kings UConn forward Alex Karaban.
“It’s in the distant future,” a source told cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor about the future second-round selection acquired in this deal.
Reports from Fedor surfaced early Tuesday morning that the Cavaliers could be interested in bailing out of the first round. By late Tuesday night, Altman was able to execute a trade that sets the Cavs up for further flexibility in the offseason.
Why the Cavs traded out of No. 29 overall
The Cavaliers would’ve owed the No. 29 pick a guaranteed salary just under $2 million.
Because the Cavs are in the lone second apron – and could be looking to shed salary this offseason – ditching the No. 29 overall pick saves the Cavaliers a couple of bucks.
Second round picks are non-guaranteed, two-way deals. That gives the Cavs the financial flexibility they’re looking for.
What the Cavs could do at No. 34 overall
This is a talented draft class. A few high profile players slid into the second round.
UNC center Henri Veesaar is still waiting to hear his name called. The 7-foot center could be a backup to Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Duke wing Isaiah Evans is also still waiting to hear his name called, and could fill a big position of need for the Cavaliers. Arkansas guard Maleek Thomas was consistently mocked to Cleveland, and he slid to Day 2 as well.
There’s always a chance that Altman could trade back again.
Second round draft picks are valuable because they could be used as sweeteners in trades this offseason. For example, in exchange for a team taking on the contract of a player like Dennis Schroder or Max Strus, the Cavaliers might want to attach a second round draft pick to make the package more appealing to a trade partner.
Flexibility should be the name of the game for Altman as he tries to improve Cleveland’s roster this offseason. The Cavs won’t have a first round draft pick until 2028. But bailing out of Tuesday night’s first round will give Altman plenty of options on Wednesday and into the rest of the offseason.
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