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In today’s 216 Scoop Edition:
World Cup Worries, Cleveland Cheers: Brazil-Egypt Match Bucks FIFA's Attendance Slump
Wait, Cleveland? Inside the City's Unlikely Rise on Global 'Best' Lists
Whip It Good: Devo Heads Home to Akron with a Fizzy Swensen’s Surprise
Get Out of the House: Two Ways to Go
Browns Fans Can’t Win: Cheered Him On, Cheered for Him to Leave. Lost Both Ways.
John Petkovic & Jude Perez
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IN THE NEWS
World Cup Worries, Cleveland Cheers: Brazil-Egypt Match Bucks FIFA's Attendance Slump
FIFA
The Iran War, travel costs and record ticket prices have conspired to create a nightmare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
More than 70% of hotels around the U.S. report shortfalls in bookings.
FIFA continues to cancel and release reserved hotel blocks.
Resale ticket prices have dropped up to 25%.
Cleveland is turning out to be a rare bright spot in North America.
Torcida power
On Saturday, Brazil will take on Egypt at Huntington Bank Field – a friendly match that is part of the World Cup’s Road to 26 series.
The five-time cup winner boasts soccer’s most passionate fan base. There’s also the rapidly-growing Brazilian diaspora in the U.S. -- more than 26% more than overall immigrant growth since 2010.
“Tickets are selling at a strong pace for the final 10 days,” says Andrea Yoch, of match promoter Unified Events.
Torcida power is driving visitors, near and far.
“Top locations for sales are Cleveland, Detroit, Columbus, NY, Toronto, Pittsburgh, Chicago, DC and Toledo,” says Yoch. “But we also have buyers from across the entire country, Mexico and Canada.”
While the Brazilian and Egyptian communities are relatively small – 5,000 and 8,000, respectively, in Ohio -- both are tight-knit and travel well.
At 1 p.m. Saturday, Brazilian eatery Batuqui in Larchmere will host a pre-game party with live music and food.
There’s also growing interest in soccer, as Columbus Crew owner Jimmy Haslam expands its reach to the area.
Last April, 60,614 fans watched the Crew play Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF at Huntington Field.
⚽ Are you going to the Brazil vs. Egypt match at Huntington Bank Field Saturday?
Wait, Cleveland? Inside the City's Unlikely Rise on Global 'Best' Lists
Ah, the most beautiful cities in the world… Rome, Barcelona, Marrakech, Kyoto… Cleveland?
Even diehard cheerleaders might raise an eyebrow at U.K. travel publication Love Exploring ranking Cleveland the world’s 48th most beautiful city.
What possessed them to do that?
“Cleveland makes the most of its gorgeous spot on Lake Erie with a picturesque waterfront area. The rest of the city is pretty too, with well-maintained historic buildings including the impressive Arcade.”
So, I dug in to find out why Cleveland has appeared on so many ‘best’ lists over the last two years?
It boasts one of the nation's largest collections of early-20th century architecture– which is why it’s a stand-in for Gotham in films.
We take Lake Erie for granted. Outsiders find it striking.
Despite its economic decline, Cleveland inherited institutions that few cities have.
The search for grit and authenticity has become a 21st century obsession.
Yeah, it ain’t Barcelona. But it’s pretty cool…
🌆 What do you think is Cleveland's most underrated asset?
Whip It Good: Devo Heads Home to Akron with a Fizzy Swensens’ Surprise
Courtesy Swensens
Break out the yellow jump suits and spud-boy antics… Oh, no, I mean, oh, yes, it’s Devo.
The legendary band that turned an anti-Darwinian "de-evolution" concept into a pop phenomenon is coming home – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Akron City Theatre. Info.
One of the zaniest food collaboration ever whipped up awaits them.
Swensens has created a fizzy Cola Mocha Whip It that pays tribute to the band’s Devo’s 1980 breakout hit.
“Whip It” is a satire of the American ‘can-do attitude’… But wait, the collaboration validates it…
Who would’ve imagined such a concoction?
It’s on sale at Swensens’ locations through Wednesday.
The 216 Rundown
Get Out of the House: Two Ways to Go
MONDAY
78tth Annual ACE-CWRU Book Sale: One of the oldest and biggest book extravaganzas in the Midwest, it features tens of thousands of collectible hard covers and cheap paperbacks, DVDs, CDs, vinyl albums, sheet music and literary ephemera. Today and Tuesday in AsiaTown. Info.
TUESDAY
Claypool Gold: Everything from Les Claypool you ever wanted to hear and maybe some things you didn’t. The extravaganza boasts Primus, as well as Frog and Lennon Delirium. 6:30 at Jacobs Pavilion. Info.
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NOTES ON A COCKTAIL NAPKIN
Sports, Entertainment, & Culture
Browns Fans Can’t Win: Cheered Him On, Cheered for Him to Leave. Lost Both Ways.
They cheered for him to win. Then they couldn’t wait to rejoice at his leaving.
They got neither… Man, it’s tough being a Browns fan.
Tuesday, is the Deshaun Watson Cut Day Party – 11 a.m. at Huntington Bank Field.
Call it a day of mockery months in the planning to celebrate the end of a four-year nightmare. Over 900 respondents declared an interest in attending.
As event organizer and social media personality Reflog_18 proclaimed: “HE IS GONE! WE MADE IT TO THE END OF THE WORST TRADE IN NFL HISTORY! LETS PARTY!!”
Well, the event is a non-starter – not only because he wasn’t cut… He’s increasingly looking like the team’s starting quarterback.
Sorry, Browns fans. You just can’t win, no matter what you want.
🏈 How do you feel about Deshaun Watson potentially starting for the Browns?
VINTAGE CLEVELAND
Clevelanders hang out in front of E & C Cafe on Public Square, 1907.
Cleveland Press Collection, Cleveland Memory Project.
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Extra Sprinkles
WEATHER
Monday, June 1
69 °F 🌡️ 59 °F | ☀️ (Mostly Sunny) | 0% | 💨 ↑ ≈ 13 mph NNW (≈ 11 knots)
Tuesday, June 2
72 °F 🌡️ 59 °F | ☀️ (Mostly Sunny) | 10% | 💨 ↑ ≈ 11 mph NNW (≈ 10 knots)
Wednesday, June 3
77 °F 🌡️ 62 °F | ☀️ (Sunny) | 10% | 💨 ↑ ≈ 10 mph NNW (≈ 9 knots)
Please note that weather conditions can change rapidly. For the most up-to-date information, consider checking a reliable local weather service.
Live Shows in the 216
Top Shows on Monday, June 1
Make Em Laugh Mondays — Grog Shop, 7:30 PM
Music TRIVI-AOKE — Mercury Music Lounge, 7 PM
Nerd Night at The Foundry — Foundry Concert Club, 5 PM
Top Shows on Tuesday, June 2
Andy Hull — Beachland Ballroom, 7 PM
Cani Sciorri, Nightslikeknives, Roach Wall — Grog Shop, 7 PM
Cameron Whitcomb – Fragile Egos Tour — House of Blues, 7 PM
Personality Crisis aka CLE Punk Night — Foundry Concert Club, 8 PM
Prince Daddy & The Hyena — Mahall's, 7 PM
The Mercury Jam — Mercury Music Lounge, 8:30 PM
Top Shows on Wednesday, June 3
The Mekons — Music Box Supper Club (Concert Hall), 7:30 PM
The Rare Occasions — Mahall's, 6:30 PM
Waste, Catsclaw, 6Deep, Kingz & Thievez, ignominious — Foundry Concert Club, 7 PM
The 216 Sports Area
Upcoming Games
Guardians
Away vs. Yankees, 7:05 PM June 2 (Tuesday)
Away vs. Yankees, 7:05 PM June 3 (Wednesday)
Away vs. Yankees, 1:35 PM June 4 (Thursday)
Away vs. Rangers, 8:15 PM June 5 (Friday)
Away vs. Rangers, 7:35 PM June 6 (Saturday)
Away vs. Rangers, 2:35 PM June 7 (Sunday)
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