Events & Entertainment

  • Moonlight, Margaritas, and Mambo! (21+) – April 11th, 2025
    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
  • Dancing With The Stars, Live!!! @ Akron Civic Theatre
    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.
  • Akron RubberDucks vs Altoona Curve @ Canal Park
    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.
  • WQMX: Think Pink Party 2025 @ The Knight Stage
    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
  • The Ladies Night @ Jilly’s Music Room – April 25th
    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
  • Jimmy & DenZon’s Annual Birthday Blues Extravaganza – April 12th
    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.
  • Bufflehead @ Jilly’s Music Room – Friday, April 11th
    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.
  • UA JazzWeek ’25: Sean Jones, SmokeFace, & Floco Torres
    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.
  • Grand Opening of the Akron History Center
    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.
  • Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt @ The Akron Zoo
    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
  • Vodka Cocktails Mixology Class, Apr 4th, 2025
    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!
  • 2025 Downtown Akron Sakura Festival
    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!
  • Storytime With Sign Language
    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
  • Saturday Night Fever
    Nothing to do on Saturday? Come down to Baxter’s Speakeasy for a night filled of fun, laughter & music. This is a free event that happens ever Saturday from 9pm-1:30am Address: 22 N. High St, Akron, Ohio Click here for more information
  • Benny Lava and The Guavas at House Three Thirty
    Check out an eclectic blend of rock, soul, and pop March March 21 at House Three Thirty! Doors open at 7pm and it only costs 10 dollars to get in! Food and drinks are available for purchase. Click here for more information.
  • Hower House Museum Tours
    Take time out your day to tour the the beautiful Hower House which was built in 1871 by John Henry Hower. John was a leading Akron industrialist who was active in the milling, reaping, and cereal industries. This 28-room mansion is capped with a distinctive mansard roof and soaring tower. The unusual floor plan was based… Read more: Hower House Museum Tours
  • Kenmore Neighborhood Brunch Sunday, February 23, 2025
    12:30- 2:00pm 943 Kenmore Blvd, Akron Come on out for free, high quality homemade brunch food, pool tables, basketball pop a shot, and video games on site as well as a gym for the kids to play in! More Information on Facebook