Events & Entertainment

On May 17th, come to House Three Thirty to kick off their brand new series in live entertainment, Retro Rewind ft. local soul group The Unit Band. From 8:30-11pm, enjoy a night of nostalgic music ranging from the late 1960s-early 1990s, performed live for you and your friends to dance the night away. Due to… Read more: Retro Rewind ft. The Unit Band

On May 9th, The Summit County Historical Society @ The Akron Zoo welcomes you to join them in a celebration of life for the 225th birthday of famous abolitionist John Brown. Speakers from the Akron History Center will offer presentations, followed by a short hike to John Brown’s memorial not far from zoo property. Guests… Read more: John Brown’s 225th Birthday Ceremony

On May 3rd, 2025, MGM Northfield Park’s Neon Room welcomes Billy Morris & The Sunset Strip, Cleveland’s “premier party band”. Led by former Warrant guitarist Billy Morris, the band delivers glam-rock tunes that span multiple eras and genres. Tickets are free, but space is limited, so arrive early. Due to the nature of the venus,… Read more: Billy Morris & The Sunset Strip @ MGM Northfield Strip

This summer, every week on Friday and Saturday beginning on May 2nd, visit one of Akron’s most historic landmarks. The Hower House Museum, located on 60 Fir Hill, was built in 1871 by John Hower and Jacob Snyder, and is full of beautiful furniture and other treasures. RSVPs are welcome, but not necessary for the… Read more: Hower House Museum Tours

For every Saturday of 2025, join the talented staff of Baxter’s Speakeasy for a fun night full of music and dancing! Described as a “vibrant hub of live entertainment and craft cocktails”, Baxter’s Speakeasy boasts a welcoming environment with friendly staff and a meticulously-crafted menu, and a dance floor (featuring VIP DJ The Brainwreck, who… Read more: Saturday Night Fever @ Baxter’s Speakeasy

On Thursdays starting May 1st, Jilly’s Music Room hosts a music show unlike any other! Three musical acts, all with their own unique styles, perform seven songs each, but with a twist: they’re the same exact songs! Join local music legend Tyler Hawes as he introduces you to the first show in the rotation, featuring… Read more: InterpRotations @ Jilly’s Music Room

Step back in time April 25, 26, 27 and May 2, 3, 4 and experience the power, beauty, and thrill of a true American icon. The Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive 765 is returning to CVSR for the highly anticipated Steam in the Valley! This year’s event will feature two open air cars along with… Read more: 2025 Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad “Steam in the Valley”

A comedy event so funny, you don’t even have to leave your kids at home! Hilarious clean comedian Brian Regan returns to the Akron Civic Theatre on April 26th at 8PM to make your whole family double over in laughter. Called “one of the funniest comedians alive” by Entertainment Weekly, Regan is a highly respected… Read more: Brian Regan @ Akron Civic Theatre

Do you want to learn about the native plants in your area, including which are dangerous, or which are safe to eat? Look no further than Summit Metro Parks’ annual Native Plant Festival, where you can join park staff as well as local native plant nurseries to learn all about how to welcome the wildlife… Read more: Native Plant Festival @ Summit Metro Parks

On May 17th, bring your kids to House Three Thirty’s first ever Children’s Art Party, hosted by local artist Tara Colando. This party may be for children, but all ages can join in on the fun! Enjoy fun paintings, fresh milk, and delicious cookies! Additional food and beverages will also be available for purchase. House… Read more: Children’s Art Party @ House Three Thirty

On May 11th, 2025, celebrate Mom with Summit Metro Parks’ annual Mother’s Day 5k! Travel twice around the beautiful Munroe Falls lake in this wheelchair and stroller-friendly certified course. Event will take place rain or shine, from 8AM to 10AM. Tickets are $10 for children, and $30 for adults. Proceeds directly benefit the Summit Metro… Read more: 14th Annual Mother’s Day 5k @ Summit Metro Parks

On May 9th, 2025, join helpful Summit County First Responders for an exciting evening your children will never forget! The Summit County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department, Bomb Squad, S.W.A.T Team, and more will be available to meet and talk to your child, and allow them to explore their vehicles and learn more about how they… Read more: McDonalds Touch-A-Truck Night

On May 2nd, House Three Thirty, founded by the Lebron James Family Foundation, presents a tribute to all-time music legend Johnny Cash, brought to you by talented community performers. Located on 532 W Market St, the event begins at 7:30PM, with the doors opening at 6:30PM. No outside food or drinks are permitted, but speciality… Read more: Johnny Cash Tribute Show @ House Three Thirty

Downtown Akron’s own horror exhibit and gallery Killer Video hosts a Horror Trivia Night at Hoppin’ Frog, located on E Waterloo Road in Akron, Ohio. Beginning at 6PM, enjoy great drinks, delicious food, and compete for fun prizes! Entry is free, but reservations are strongly recommended. Check-in is at 5:30PM. This event is strictly 21+… Read more: Horror Trivia Night @ Hoppin’ Frog

Doing Better than Excellence is a dedicated non-profit organization in Cleveland, Ohio, who strives to assist in breaking the cycle of veteran homelessness in the United States of America. Join them on April 26th at Utopia Emporium to enjoy a guided art session complete with crafting your own masquerade masks and being served delicious mocktails… Read more: Masquerade Paint & Sip via Doing Better than Excellence

On April 25th, 2025, Musica, located on E Market St, Akron, Ohio, welcomes local melodic-metalcore bands Featherweight & Dead Cassette, along with special guests Dreamwalker, Frameshifter, and Seldom Fade. These bands hail from cities spread across Ohio, from Cleveland to Akron to Stow. Doors open at 6PM and the show begins at 7PM. Tickets can… Read more: Featherweight & Dead Cassette @ Musica

The semiannual used book sale hosted by the Friends of the Goodyear Library Branch is taking place on Friday, April 25th! From 12pm-6pm, enjoy a wide selection of gently used books and DVDs for great prices! Come back on Saturday, April 26th, from 10am-3pm, for an additional $5 bag sale! Cash and credit are accepted.… Read more: Spring Used Book Sale @ Goodyear Branch Library

Get into the mambo mood at The Knight State in the Akron Civic Theatre! Justo Sabarit and his band bring the heat of Havana with their sultry guitar tones to make a truly electric evening, paired with freshly-prepared Cuban-style appetizers and two drink tickets with the purchase of each ticket! Doors open at 7:30, while… Read more: Moonlight, Margaritas, and Mambo! (21+) – April 11th, 2025

Witness the breathtaking performances of one of America’s most popular competition shows at the Akron Civic Theatre on April 11th, 2025! Featuring surprise co-host, American Olympic gymnastic champion Stephen Nedoroscik, experience the elegance and athleticism of the ballroom dancefloor in person! Tickets can be purchased here.

Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks in their Electric Blue jerseys on April 11th, 2025 when they take on the Altoona Curve! Keep up with the RubberDucks on their official website, linked here.

On Thursday, April 10th, join WQMX at the Akron Civic Theatre for their fourth annual Think Pink party, featuring performances from country singers Drew Baldridge and Dylan Schneider. This event is held every year to raise money for WQMX’s Bosom Buddies, which assists Cleveland Clinic Akron General’s Cancer Care Fund to raise money for and… Read more: WQMX: Think Pink Party 2025 @ The Knight Stage

Are you a fan of pop divas such as Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, and Chappell Roan? So is this group of pink-clad men ready to deliver their best renditions of their greatest hits, as well as plenty other famous tracks from the 90s-00s! Join us at Jilly’s Music Room for an impressive singalong! Tickets are… Read more: The Ladies Night @ Jilly’s Music Room – April 25th

Come to Jilly’s Music Room on Saturday, April 12th for a jazz celebration! Denzon Hicks and Jimmy Kormanik return to Ohio with multiple fellow musicians they’ve played with across the years. Walkups welcome. Price is $5 at the door. Learn more about this event on Jilly’s website.

Come down to Jilly’s Music Room in Akron, OH for a free-admission, open-seating rock show featuring Bufflehead. Original material will be played, along with covers from The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, and other classic Americana. Visit their event page for more information.

On Monday, April 7th, at 8pm, come kick off the University of Akron’s annual JazzWeek at BLU Jazz+, located on 47 E Market St. The lineup for this eclectic night includes Sean Jones, Jazz Studies chair at John Hopkins University, jazz-fusion bass player SmokeFace, and hip-hop/alt-rock fusion musician Floco Torres.

On Saturday, April 5th, from 1-5 pm, the opening of the Akron History Center will commence. Located on 172 S Main St, 200 years of Rubber City legacy come together in this long-awaited passion project, overseen by museum specialist Caitlyn Conley.

Enjoy an egg-stra fun egg hunt with your children at the Akron Zoo! This egg-xciting event begins the weekend of April 5th-6th, and continues each weekend until Saturday, April 19th. Each egg-vendturous child will recieve a bag of goodies along with their collected eggs, and get the opportunity to do crafts and meet the Easter… Read more: Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt @ The Akron Zoo

Learn to craft four iconic vodka cocktails at restaurant/bar NOMZ, located in Northside Marketplace. Cocktails include an Espresso Martini, a Vodka Martini, a Cosmopolitan, and a Moscow Mule. Join quick, as participants are limited!

On Saturday, April 5th, come marvel at the beautiful sakura blossoms and enjoy Japanese cultural events hosted at multiple businesses around Downtown Akron, including tea making lessons at Lock 3, sushi and sake tasting at Cilantro, and more!

Akron Summit County Public Library is ASL Classes focusing on different topics each week,. Monday, Mar 24th: Family, Monday, Mar 31: Food. Classes are from 10:30am-11am for ages 2-8 Adress: 60 S High St, Akron, Ohio Click here for more information