Happy Friday, Westsiders. Our first community fundraiser benefitting the Cleveland APL at Rozi’s Wine House, together with Voyager Wines, is officially 1 week away!

Here are the details:

• Wine samples provided by Voyager Wines

• For each beer and wine purchased, Rozi’s will donate a portion to the Cleveland APL

• A raffle for a night stay and valet at the Schofield downtown

• Fun vibes and a chance to meet us and fellow members of Buzz Nation

Where: Rozi’s Wine House, 📍 14900 Detroit Ave, Lakewood

When: Friday, May 23rd from 5-8 PM

See you there!

Today we’re buzzing on:

• 🚲 National Bike to Work Day

• ⚽ Big step for Cleveland Pro Soccer

• 💦 We found Cleveland’s most secluded waterfall

Let’s make it a great day,

—The Briggses

COMMUNITY BLEND

Today is National Bike to Work Day

For me, getting on a bicycle is the fastest thing that takes me back to feeling like a kid again. That’s why we at The Westside Buzz are fully behind National Bike to Work Day.

Not only is bicycling great for exercise, but it can also help relieve congestion on the roads and smog in the air.

According to the League of American Bicyclists, “Short-distance bicycle trips can replace car usage for many Americans, with data showing that 40% of U.S. trips cover distances of less than two miles—an ideal range for cycling.”

Bike Cleveland is celebrating National Bike to Work Day by offering up free coffee and snacks at locations around Cleveland.

Stop by the two Westside locations at 📍 The Detroit Superior Bridge and 📍 Madison Park.

I might just see you there!

Westside City’s ranked in the top 10th safest in Ohio

The great westside cities, Olmsted Township and Avon Lake, have landed the #3 and #10 spots on SafeWise's list of Ohio's safest cities - and this isn't just some random internet ranking, folks. SafeWise has been crunching these safety numbers for 11 years using FBI statistics.

Even if this guy was the one crunching those numbers, we all know that the Westside is the best place to live in Cleveland, let alone the entire state of Ohio.

SPORTS

The Cavs lost.

DEVELOPMENT

Positive stadium news…NOT Brook Park | Gateway

Cleveland is the only top 40 city in America without a dedicated soccer stadium or one under construction. The Cleveland Soccer Group is trying to change that.

According to NEO Trans Blog, an important deal has been proposed to purchase the land known as South Gateway, where a dedicated soccer stadium would be built.

We are months away from a deal being officially agreed upon, but this is an exciting development in transforming a desolate piece of property into a brand spanking new stadium where men and women Cleveland pro soccer could call home.

With Cleveland getting a Division II Men’s and Women’s pro soccer team, Bob Smith makes the case that we could pay for it WITHOUT taxpayer money. That’s a refreshing take! Check out Bob’s opinion piece in Crain’s 👉 HERE.

NEW BUSINESS

Say bye-bye to buybuyBaby and hello to an iconic brand | Crocker Park

Bust out your duck boots and canoes, the iconic outdoor retailer from the northeast is coming to Crocker Park. This is a signal that the Westside has officially made it!

LL Bean will occupy the space left by buybuyBaby at the far end of Main street. This will be the 4th location in Ohio and the second in northeast Ohio. Crocker is making some big changes this summer.

WESTSIDE POUR OVER

What else is brewing?

💧 Lakewood: Want to learn a little bit about how sewer pipes work? Check out the Lakewood Interceptor Tunnel Rehab project.

🏃‍♀️ Cleveland: The Cleveland Marathon, in its 48th year, has grown from a local fitness event to a major economic driver that has attracted over 500,000 participants since 1978 and generates $15 million annually for the Cleveland community. The marathon takes place this Sunday at 7 AM. Check out the route here so you can cheer on the runners!

📸 @THEWESTSIDEBUZZ

We made the 25-minute trek to the Bedford Reservation to scope out this tranquil, hidden waterfall. Then we made an Instagram Reel about it. Give us a click and check it out!

🧠 TRIVIA

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FEATURED EVENT

Donuts and daytime house music at Goldie’s. That’s a recipe for a good time. Check out their Sun Sets this Sunday from 1-3 PM for an electric dance party in a donut shop.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND

🎷 Live Entertainment

Friday

Frankie Scinta | Music Box CH, Flats 7:30 PM

Toronzo Cannon | Music Box SC, Flats 7:30 PM

Noises Off | Hanna Theatre, Playhouse 7:30 PM

Alex Warren | House of Blues, Foundation Room 7 PM

Disciple of the Garden | The Winchester, Lakewood 8 PM

Austin Walkin' Cane | Gormley’s, Rocky River 8 PM

YNOT | Backstage Bar, Westpark 8 PM

Sqwerv | Mercury Music Lounge, Lakewood 8 PM

Foo Fathers | Time Warp Bar, Westlake 9 PM

Jazz Jam Session | The Bop Stop, Cleveland 10 PM

Saturday

The Cars Brunch | Music Box SC, Flats 1 PM

Noises Off | Hanna Theatre, Playhouse 1:30 & 7:30 PM

Taco & Tequila Bar Crawl | Mercury Music Lounge, Lakewood 2 PM

Disco Inferno | Music Box CH, Flats 7:30 PM

2025 Dazzle Awards Ceremony | Keybank State Theatre, Playhouse 7:30 PM

Sam Hooper Group | The Bop Stop, Cleveland 8 PM

WIF Band | Backstage Bar, Westpark 8 PM

Crawley & Sofranko | Gormley’s, Rocky River 8 PM

Dark Wave Dance Cave | The Winchester, Lakewood 8 PM

Yosemite Slim | Time Warp Bar, Westlake 9 PM

Sunday

Drag Brunch | Music Box CH, Flats 12 PM

Noises Off | Hanna Theatre, Playhouse 3 PM

Breathe in Stereo | The Winchester, Lakewood 7 PM

Weather

Friday

82 🌡️ 62 | 🌦 | 50% | 💨 SW 6-11 mph 🌊 2 feet or less

Saturday

70 🌡️ 56 | 🌦 | 40% | 💨 S 14-18 mph 🌊 1 to 2 building to 3 to 5

Sunday

64 🌡️ 50 | 🌞 | 70% | 💨 NW 8-18 mph 🌊 1 to 3 feet

Monday

61 🌡️ 49 | 🌞 | 60% | 💨 N 10 mph 🌊 1 to 2 feet

💧^{🌡️ Water temperature = 54ºF}

That’s it for today, Westsiders.

Enjoy Your Weekend,

—The Briggses

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