Raise of Hands. Who’s ready for some sun?!
Let’s get to it!
Before you head out…
Happenings this weekend May 29-31…
Cuyahoga Falls
Downtown Summer Planting Details: Join us on Front Street on Saturday, May 30th starting at 10am to clean up and plant our 18 planters lining Front Street.
Salsa Dancing Details: Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned salsa dancer, this is your night to shine!
Kent
Standing Rock Shakedown Details: Standing Rock Shakedown is an annual Grateful Dead - themed festival
Door Hanger Workshop Details: Paint a 12-inch round 3D design at North water Brewing Co.
Hudson
Playground Palooza Mark your calendars for the kickoff for our annual Playground Palooza event!
Hudson Bandstand The Rare Birds
Peninsula
Trivia Night Details: Birds Trivia Night at Peninsula Coffee
Live Music Details: Live Music with Andy McManus at Peninsula Coffee House
Peninsula Coffee House Details: Pilates at the Coffee House
GAR Hall Details: Driftwood
Akron
Musica Details: Graveridden with Wasted Society and Dead Beat Horse.
Baxter Speakeasy Details: Goodmorning Valentine + Horses 4K
Blu Jazz Details: Evelyn Wright & The Moonlight Serenaders
Guzzetta Hall Details: This work-in-process showing of Flamenco artists Angelina Ramirez and Carlos Menchaca's research into their upcoming work, 'The Spider, The Venom, and the Bitten.'
Arts & Culture
Akron Art Museum Details: Coffee with the Curator Kent Monkman
Akron Art Museum Details: Cleveland Ballet in the Garden
Akron Civic Details: Party on the Plaza Summer 2026 Concert Series. Free admission
The Knight Stage Details: Annual Comedy Jam in Akron
NightLight Cinema Details: I Love Boosters | Shrek | Backrooms | Silent Friend
Summit Art Space Details: five NEW Spring Exhibitions
Weathervane Playhouse Details: Back to the Barn, A Weathervane Fundraiser
GoodYear Theatre Details: Steve Earle - 51 Years of Songs and Stories
credit Akron Art Museum
Live Music & Sports
Details: Hardy: The Country!Country!Tour!
Kent Stage Details: Rocky Horror Picture Show | Blues Beatles
Jillys Music Room Details: CECI TAYLOR TOUR KICKOFF wsg HANSEN RISLEY & RILEY BURKE BAND | AKRON SOUL TRAIN presents Reminders of Home: A Community Pierogi Dinner & Story Sharing with Kim Kapera
Lock 3 Details: Live @ The Locks with Nikki D & Sisters of Thunder w/ Jul Green | Labra Brothers with Run Katie Run
Akron RubberDucks Details: Home. Vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels
CVNP & Summit Metro Parks
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Details: Ranger Talks and The Boston Gallery
Conservancy for CVNP Details: Nature Rx, May 28
Summit Metro Parks Details: Kayak open house, concert at Liberty Park and more…
Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market Details: Every Saturday, Rain or Shine 9am-12pm
CVSR
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Excursions Details: National Park Scenic and Rail Rover
Have an event to share with your neighbors? Email [email protected]
Save the date…
credit worldsmarathons.com
Akron ArtWalk Details: A free downtown Akron arts night with galleries, music, and food happening quarterly on Thursday evenings from 5 to 9 p.m. with the next ArtWalk on June 11.
Hudson Farmers Market Details: Fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, and local vendors every Saturday from June 6 through October 10 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Hudson Green.
Picnics in the Park Details: Free family picnics with food and activities happening June 3, June 11, June 17, June 23, June 30, and July 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at parks around Cuyahoga Falls.
Vineyard Vibes at Sarah's Vineyard Details: Live music, wine, and pizza nights happening on select summer evenings at Sarah’s Vineyard. June 17 -21
Piano & Prosecco Details: A live piano performance with prosecco as part of the University of Akron Summer Music Series on June 12.
Boston Mills Artfest Details: A huge outdoor art festival with artists, food, and live entertainment happening June 26 through July 4.
Akron Marathon Race Series Details: A season long Akron race series with events happening throughout spring, summer, and fall- June 27, August 8, September 26.
PorchRokr Festival Akron Details: A free Highland Square music festival with bands performing on front porches across the neighborhood on August 15.
Final Note…
Have a wonderful week. Share this with a friend who says there’s nothing to do around here!
Thanks friends and see you Thursday!