Celebrate Akron’s Bicentennial! It's free to participate! Set a personal goal: Complete 200 wellness activities from January 7 – December 6 Choose your activity: Biking Hiking PT/OT Swimming Strength Training Or an activity of your choice Each activity should total 15 minutes or more. Challenge yourself and stay active all year! Register here. Registration will […]
Join us for an evening of faith, collaboration, and creation with Women's Interfaith Spiritual Heritage and Akron Area Interfaith Council.
Downtown Akron Partnership presents the 2025 Downtown Akron Sakura Festival along the Towpath, including Locks 1, 2 and 3, the Towpath Trailhead at Spaghetti Warehouse, the James R. Williams Tower in Ohio & Erie Canal Park, and The Mustill Store. The festival is free and open to all. For more information, click here.
After three years of designing , fabricating and installing more than 60 exhibits showing more than 100 relics of Akron’s Past, the Akron History Center is ready for the public to be inspired by 200 years of our city’s History. Public Opening: 1:00 - 5:00 pm Private Opening Ceremony (by invitation only): 11:00 am
Due to weather conditions affecting the safety of the canal, the Akron Bicentennial Light the Locks ceremony has been postponed until late summer/early fall. We will share more updates once the rescheduled event date is confirmed.
Join us for this special Citywide Communion Worship Service, presented by the Greater Akron Fellowship of Clergy, at The House of the Lord.
Once known as the vibrant Jazz Corridor of the Midwest, Akron has a deep-rooted musical heritage that continues to thrive today. To celebrate this rich history, The University of Akron will host JazzWeek 25: Abundance from April 7 to April 11, 2025. This week-long festival will take place on and around the university campus, uniting […]
Once known as the vibrant Jazz Corridor of the Midwest, Akron has a deep-rooted musical heritage that continues to thrive today. To celebrate this rich history, The University of Akron will host JazzWeek 25: Abundance from April 7 to April 11, 2025. This week-long festival will take place on and around the university campus, uniting […]
Once known as the vibrant Jazz Corridor of the Midwest, Akron has a deep-rooted musical heritage that continues to thrive today. To celebrate this rich history, The University of Akron will host JazzWeek 25: Abundance from April 7 to April 11, 2025. This week-long festival will take place on and around the university campus, uniting […]
Once known as the vibrant Jazz Corridor of the Midwest, Akron has a deep-rooted musical heritage that continues to thrive today. To celebrate this rich history, The University of Akron will host JazzWeek 25: Abundance from April 7 to April 11, 2025. This week-long festival will take place on and around the university campus, uniting […]
Reading Between the Lines and Beyond the Pages: Embracing Diversity of Thought The “E3 Male Summit” stands for Empower, Elevate, and Excel Male Summit. This new name replaces the former Black, Brown, and Beyond Male Summit, reflecting the evolving needs of our current social and political climate. The updated title adopts a neutral and inclusive […]
Summit Artspace Spring Exhibitions opening: Betty and Howard Taylor Main Gallery | The Bottom of Reality | Michael Marras Welcome Gallery | Congressional High School Art Competition Intersections Gallery | Impressions and Expressions | Group 10 Member Exhibition Forum Gallery | Artists of Rubber City Juried Exhibition | Artists of Rubber City Horizon Gallery | New Chapter | Janoi Daley Exhibitions will open April 11 and will […]
Once known as the vibrant Jazz Corridor of the Midwest, Akron has a deep-rooted musical heritage that continues to thrive today. To celebrate this rich history, The University of Akron will host JazzWeek 25: Abundance from April 7 to April 11, 2025. This week-long festival will take place on and around the university campus, uniting […]
This is a free event, but registration is required. The youth sports clinic will include: sessions on being a successful student athlete, Academic Preparedness, Injury Prevention, Teamwork, Drug Free Decision Making, and the Importance of Physical Activity in an effort to combat Childhood Obesity. Youth will also participate in an intense skills clinic facilitated by […]
The U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus journeys to the edge of the known universe with “The Final Frontier,” a video-integrated concert experience. From NASA to Silicon Valley, the […]
Premiere of Bicentennial Fanfare! Tuesday Musical’s Myers New Music Fund has commissioned internationally acclaimed composer Peter Boyer to create and conduct the world premiere of Fanfare for Akron to open our Akron Bicentennial Concert featuring the brass and percussion sections of The Cleveland Orchestra, led by TCO principal trumpet Michael Sachs. (Plus, working with 6-time Grammy-winner Elaine […]
Accompanied by his band, Herman’s Hermits, Peter Noone consistently plays to sold-out venues all over the world. He has a legion of faithful fans whose loyalty is unparalleled. Noone’s extraordinary talent, disarming wit, handsome features and compelling stage presence delights fans of all ages. Purchase tickets at: https://www.akroncivic.com/peter-noone-2024-11-01-12-59-15
Join us for an evening of faith, collaboration, and creation with Women’s Interfaith Spiritual Heritage and Akron Area Interfaith Council.
The Original Tribute to THE EAGLES Hotel California prides itself on creating the illusion that you are listening to the actual Eagles. They’ve shared the stage with the Doobie Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Gretchen Wilson and many more International Artists. They’ve performed in Tahiti, Dubai, Japan, India, Bermuda & all over North America. […]
The Akron Pops Orchestra Family Comedy Silent Film DOUBLE FEATURE will be playing LIVE for one night only. The Akron Pops Orchestra under the direction of conductor Victor T. Anstine will perform authentic silent movie music with the silent films “Seven Chances”, a Buster Keaton comedy from 1925 starring Ruth Dwyer, T. Roy Barnes, Snitz […]
Join us for the next installment of the Forgotten History Forum Series presented by FirstEnergy Foundation, and in partnership with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve. Dive into the history of The Lost Cinemas of Akron with Jenn Kidd, executive director of The Nightlight Cinema. Please note the venue and time change. This event […]
Love Akron invites you to the 74th Annual National Day of Prayer as Akron celebrates its bicentennial.
