Cleveland is once again the City of Light.

State of play: Destination Cleveland unveiled an after-dark light show Tuesday that will be on permanent display on Public Square.

• Dubbed Illuminate CLE, the immersive experience includes high-powered spotlights and "supercharged projectors" on 16 custom utility poles.

Plus: An array of rooftop lighting fixtures to create color washes and aerial effects downtown.

• A six-minute show featuring original music and commentary from Clevelanders will run alongside the lights every night at the top of each hour from dusk until 11pm.

What they're saying: Lighting innovation is in Cleveland's DNA, as CEO David Gilbert noted. This month marks the 146th anniversary of Charles F. Brush's first public demonstration of electric street lighting on Public Square.

• "With Illuminate CLE, Cleveland becomes the first city in Ohio to develop and install permanent fixtures to light a major public space with experiential lighting on a nightly basis," he said in a statement.

Vincent Lighting Systems, a Solon-based company, designed the display. It previously coordinated the rotating lights on the Terminal Tower, which has been lighting up to celebrate local teams or commemorate special events since 2016.

The intrigue: Illuminate CLE was initially slated to launch in 2024.

• Per Cleveland.com, ​​working out logistics with property owners in the vicinity proved to be a lengthy and complicated ordeal.

Follow the money: Destination Cleveland funded half of the project independently, and received financial support from the city and county, the Cleveland Foundation, KeyBank, Sherwin-Williams and other corporate donors.

What's next: Destination Cleveland estimates the program will change a couple of times per year, with a new show for the holiday season.

Major League Soccer comes to Cleveland this weekend as the Columbus Crew take on Inter Miami CF at Huntington Bank Field.

Why it matters: For local soccer fans, Saturday's match is a chance to see Miami's Lionel Messi in person.

• He is arguably the greatest player in the sport's history and has driven unprecedented ticket demand across the league since his arrival from Europe in 2023.

State of play: Why play in Cleveland?

• Because Jimmy and Dee Haslam own the Crew in addition to the Browns, and Huntington Bank Field's capacity is 67,431, three times the size of Lower.com Field in Columbus.

Friction point: Supporters in Columbus have expressed displeasure on social media since the game was announced last year.

What they're saying: Collin Hill, a spokesperson for a Columbus supporters group, told Axios that including an out-of-town game in season ticket packages rubbed some the wrong way.

• "The way this was introduced to Crew fans and subsequently marketed has been nothing short of dismissive to our history and relationship to this club."

The other side: Crew spokesperson Rob McBurnett says the team's top priority is "creating an incredible environment for fans and the team."

The intrigue: Messi suffered an adductor injury in March and missed two World Cup qualifiers with the Argentina national team, but is expected to be available in Cleveland.

Yes, but: The matchup should be entertaining even without its star attraction. Columbus and Miami are the only two remaining undefeated MLS teams.

Stop by: Kickoff is at 4:30pm. Tickets are still available.

• RTA's Waterfront Line will be in service from Tower City to the stadium.

🍽️ More than 20 restaurants and bars have already opened (or relocated) in Northeast Ohio in 2025. (Cleveland Scene)

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🎓 Dozens of international students at Ohio universities, including four at Case, have had their visas revoked — making it illegal for them to remain studying and working in the U.S. (Inside Higher Ed)

✏️ The Akron school board has voted to place superintendent Michael Robinson on administrative leave after an investigation confirmed allegations of his bullying, intimidating and retaliating against employees. (Ideastream)

A 48-year-old Cleveland woman who was struck by a speeding car fleeing Cuyahoga County Sheriff's deputies died Sunday after sustaining critical injuries in the crash. (Cleveland.com)

🎸 Bob Dylan

The intrigue: The music legend pulls into Youngtown's DeYor Performing Arts Center on Saturday for an intimate show on his "Rough and Rowdy Ways" tour.

💭 Our thought bubble: See it. The show is "sold out" but you can surprisingly get tickets on the secondary market for less than $60.

😂 Marlon Wayans

The intrigue: Marlon Wayans, who has had a career revival with recent films and comedy specials, brings his standup to Akron's Goodyear Theater on Saturday. Tickets start at $39.50.

💭 Our thought bubble: See it. Maybe he'll spill some tea on "Him," his upcoming horror film produced by Jordan Peele's Monkey Paw Productions.

🤡 Clown Convention

The intrigue: The event at The Darl Center for the Arts on Saturday brings together clowns from the area to network and showcase their skills. Admission is pay-what-you-can.

💭 Our thought bubble: Skip it. The show is for clowns only. Non-clowns can only be permitted if accompanied by two actual clowns.