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 that depict many of the people he encountered. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, McMoore turned to art as a daily practice of expression and connection. He drew […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, inspiration and community as we kick off The Soul of Philanthropy Akron with the inaugural The Soul of Philanthropy Akron Awards on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at House Three Thirty. This elegant evening will honor eight local Black philanthropists whose generosity, leadership and love for community embody the spirit of giving. As […]
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 […]
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 […]