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  • Alfred McMoore: All This Luck in My Head – Akron Art Museum

    Akron Art Museum 1 South High Street, Akron, OH, United States

    In September, the Akron Art Museum will open the first solo museum exhibition for artist Alfred McMoore. McMoore (1950–2009) lived and worked his entire life in Akron, creating enormous drawings […]

  • Beautification Initiative – Neighborhood Cleanup (University Park)

    Greenleaf Family Center 580 Grant St, Akron, OH, United States

    Commemorating 200 years of Akron’s history, civic pride, and community spirit, Akron 200 continues its Bicentennial Beautification Initiative, organizing neighborhood cleanups across the city! Residents, friends, community groups, houses of worship, and volunteers are invited to sign up and join us for one or more community cleanups. You don’t have to live in the neighborhood where you volunteer. All are […]

  • Circa Thriller! A Halloween Dance Party at the Akron Art Museum

    Akron Art Museum 1 South High Street, Akron, OH, United States

    It’s Halloween, and something scary’s lurking in the dark! This thrilling night out will feature a spooky dance floor perfect for dancing the night away. 🎧 DJ Rybar spinning Halloween dance classics 🕺 Dance lessons from instructor Jen Garlando + a Thriller flash mob 👻 Costume contest 🍬 Trick-or-treating in the galleries 🎨 Art-making activities […]

  • Akron Stories: Linda Theatre Screening

    Linda Theatre 1745 Goodyear Blvd, Akron, OH, United States

    Bring your friends and family to this free Akron Stories Screening at the Linda Theatre on November 2, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A curated selection of mini-documentary films from the Akron Stories project will be featured, sharing captivating tales from and about the people who made Akron the "Rubber Capital of the […]

  • Akron Art Museum’s 2nd Annual Creative Aging Institute

    Akron Art Museum 1 South High Street, Akron, OH, United States

    Join the Akron Art Museum 11/12/2025 from 9:00am-2:00pm. We will be breaking down barriers and enlisting members to a movement that seeks to explore innovative approaches to living with age and equity! Lunch included, program is FREE registration required. Click HERE to register now! 

  • Akron Symphony – Handel’s Messiah

    E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall 198 Hill St, Akron, OH, United States

    This performance of Messiah: Part 1 and the triumphant Hallelujah chorus will transport audiences with its grandeur and spirit. The program begins with William Boyce’s Ode to the New Year 1758, a lively and celebratory work, followed by composer and lost local legend Julia Perry’s Ye Who Seek the Truth. Hadyn’s charming and impressive Trumpet Concerto closes the first half. Finally, the […]

  • Akron Stories: Main Branch Screening

    Akron Summit County Public Library - Main Branch 60 S High St, Akron, OH, United States

    Bring your friends and family to this free Akron Stories Screening at the Main Branch Library in Downtown Akron on November 23, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A curated selection of mini-documentary films from the Akron Stories project will be featured, sharing captivating tales from and about the people who made Akron the […]

  • A Concert for Akron, by Akron: The Akron Bicentennial Concert

    E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall 198 Hill St, Akron, OH, United States

    Join us for A Concert for Akron, by Akron: The Akron Bicentennial Concert featuring the Akron Symphony Orchestra on December 3rd, 2025 at 7 PM at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. More information coming soon!

  • Akron Symphony – Holiday Pops 2025

    E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall 198 Hill St, Akron, OH, United States

    Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a festive evening of music, joy, and community spirit. The Akron Symphony's annual Holiday Pops concert is packed with beloved holiday classics and a few surprises to keep you smiling all night long. Sing along to your favorite tunes, marvel at the dazzling sounds of the full […]