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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 […] |
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Get a peek of the new exhibition via a guided tour of All This Luck in My Head, showcasing work by Akron artist Alfred McMoore. This free and accessible thirty-minute tour is led by Museum staff and will be joined by an American Sign Language interpreter from Greenleaf Family Center. Registration requested, drop-ins are welcome. FREE. […] |
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Celebrate everything weird and wonderful about Akron's historic West Hill neighborhood at Wonderfest! Kick things off with the West Hill 5K of Wonders - register at bit.ly/5KofWonders25 ! After your run (or walk) through the neighborhood, stick around for live music, a handmade market, food trucks, beer garden, kid's activities, free art workshops and more! Register […]
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Celebrate Akron's bicentennial with a look at 200 years of historic apparel from local collections. In honor of Akron's 2025 bicentennial celebration, this exhibit will feature original period clothing and accessories from: Hower House Museum Ohio Regimental Civil War Military Ball Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Twilight Theatre University of Akron Archives and Special Collections Also featured […] |
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Art is scientifically proven to promote healing. Seniors are invited to join us for FREE at the Akron Art Museum. Each registered senior will receive a bag to fill while they visit with sponsors, including providers from healthcare, government, cultural institutions, and service agencies dedicated to seniors throughout Summit County. Plus, an opportunity to tour […] |
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The Akron Black Artist Guild (ABAG) will launch its fourth annual Outlined in Black Exhibition with an opening reception on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Akron Soul Train, 191 South Main Street. The event marks the start of Exhibition Weekend, a two-day celebration of artistry and community presented in partnership with Akron200 […] |
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Akron is one of the birthplaces of the American cereal industry—home to Ferdinand Schumacher, the “Oatmeal King,” whose pioneering oat mill in the 1850s helped launch oatmeal’s popularity across the nation. We’re celebrating that deliciously quirky legacy with the first-ever Akron Oatmeal Festival! This free community festival highlights everything that makes Akron weird and wonderful, […]
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Akron Black Artist Guild Exhibition Weekend continues with the premiere of Our Eyes See the Sun on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 4:15 PM at The Nightlight Cinema, 30 North High Street. Directed by ABAG President Dara Harper, the original documentary profiles BIPOC artists as they create work anchored in story, culture, and triumph. Following […] |
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Join us for the next Forgotten History Forum Series presented by FirstEnergy Foundation, and in partnership with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve. After a completely sold-out first installment, we are thrilled to present History of the Akron Sound Part Two, on Tuesday, October 14th at 6:00 pm at the Akron-Summit County Public Library. Join us […] |
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Bring your friends and family to this free Akron Stories Screening at the Rialto Theatre on October 18, 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 […]
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This one’s for the movie lovers, the fantasy fans, the thrill-seekers. The Akron Symphony has loaded this concert with cinematic drama. Elfman’s Sleepy Hollow sets a spooky tone, Rachmaninoff’s Isle of the Dead is gorgeously gothic, and Eidelman’s The Tempest casts a storm of Shakespearean mystery. Finally, Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite swoops in and sets E.J. Thomas Hall ablaze. It’s mythical, magical, and […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |