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Popular in Akron

MAY

22

Bounce's First-Floor Grand Opening & Open House

Wed, May 22, 4:00pm

Bounce Innovation Hub, Akron, OH

Free

MAY

30

Rhythm, Rhyme and Revitalization

Thu, May 30, 6:00pm

Akron, OH

JUN

4

Women's Golf Day at Firestone Country Club

Tue, Jun 4, 4:00pm

Firestone Country Club, Akron, OH

JUN

15

Bret Ernst - Stand Up at The Tangier 7:00PM

Sat, Jun 15, 7:00pm

The Tangier Restaurant & Cabaret, Akron, OH

JUN

16

ORCCCA's 62nd Annual Father's Day Car Show - Stan Hywet -REGISTRATIONS

Sun, Jun 16, 9:00am

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Akron, OH

JUN

22

The Jarrod Wilson Football Camp

Sat, Jun 22, 9:00am

John R Buchtel Community Learning Center, Akron, OH

Free

JUN

25

ACF's 64th Annual Meeting

Tue, Jun 25, 5:30pm

Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, Akron, OH

Free

NOV

21

Diversitas: Expanding Diversity in Wealth Management

Thu, Nov 21, 7:30am

Taber Student Union, Akron, OH

MAY

22

Bounce's First-Floor Grand Opening & Open House

Wed, May 22, 4:00pm

Bounce Innovation Hub, Akron, OH

Free

MAY

30

Rhythm, Rhyme and Revitalization

Thu, May 30, 6:00pm

Akron, OH

JUN

4

Women's Golf Day at Firestone Country Club

Tue, Jun 4, 4:00pm

Firestone Country Club, Akron, OH

JUN

15

Bret Ernst - Stand Up at The Tangier 7:00PM

Sat, Jun 15, 7:00pm

The Tangier Restaurant & Cabaret, Akron, OH

JUN

16

ORCCCA's 62nd Annual Father's Day Car Show - Stan Hywet -REGISTRATIONS

Sun, Jun 16, 9:00am

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Akron, OH

JUN

22

The Jarrod Wilson Football Camp

Sat, Jun 22, 9:00am

John R Buchtel Community Learning Center, Akron, OH

Free

JUN

25

ACF's 64th Annual Meeting

Tue, Jun 25, 5:30pm

Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, Akron, OH

Free

NOV

21

Diversitas: Expanding Diversity in Wealth Management

Thu, Nov 21, 7:30am

Taber Student Union, Akron, OH

This Weekend

MAY

24

MILLENNIUM AGE HOSTS: SILENT PARTY AKRON "90's vs TRAP" MEMORIAL WEEKEND EDITION

Fri, May 24, 9:30pm

SOCIAL 8, AKRON, OH

MAY

24

STEM Plaza Party

Fri, May 24, 6:00pm

199 S Broadway St, Akron, OH

Free

MAY

24

Michael Angelo Batio - A 175 Concert Experience!

Fri, May 24, 8:00pm

The Empire Concert Club & Bar LLC, Akron, OH

MAY

24

Elijah Gilmore

Fri, May 24, 8:00pm

8 POINT BISTRO, AKRON, OHIO (OH)

Free

MAY

25

The Ladies Night goes Gaga - Lady Gaga Tribute Night

Sat, May 25, 7:00pm

The Empire Concert Club & Bar LLC, Akron, OH

MAY

25

AWR! Trolley Tour (May 25th)

Sat, May 25, 9:00am

57 W North St, Akron, OH

Free

MAY

25

Welding 101, Industrial Lamp

Sat, May 25, 2:00pm

Akron Makerspace, Akron, OH

MAY

26

FREE 4 PROFESSIONALS! 5 Steps to freedom from Anxiety, Stress, Sadness and Depression

Sun, May 26, 7:00pm + 30 more event

Akron, OH

Free

MAY

24

MILLENNIUM AGE HOSTS: SILENT PARTY AKRON "90's vs TRAP" MEMORIAL WEEKEND EDITION

Fri, May 24, 9:30pm

SOCIAL 8, AKRON, OH

MAY

24

STEM Plaza Party

Fri, May 24, 6:00pm

199 S Broadway St, Akron, OH

Free

MAY

24

Michael Angelo Batio - A 175 Concert Experience!

Fri, May 24, 8:00pm

The Empire Concert Club & Bar LLC, Akron, OH

MAY

24

Elijah Gilmore

Fri, May 24, 8:00pm

8 POINT BISTRO, AKRON, OHIO (OH)

Free

MAY

25

The Ladies Night goes Gaga - Lady Gaga Tribute Night

Sat, May 25, 7:00pm

The Empire Concert Club & Bar LLC, Akron, OH

MAY

25

AWR! Trolley Tour (May 25th)

Sat, May 25, 9:00am

57 W North St, Akron, OH

Free

MAY

25

Welding 101, Industrial Lamp

Sat, May 25, 2:00pm

Akron Makerspace, Akron, OH

MAY

26

FREE 4 PROFESSIONALS! 5 Steps to freedom from Anxiety, Stress, Sadness and Depression

Sun, May 26, 7:00pm + 30 more event

Akron, OH

Free

Music events

MAY

23

M.U.S.T (Akron)

Thu, May 23, 9:00pm

The Vortex, Akron, OH

MAY

29

Texas Hippie Coalition - A 175 Concert Experience!

Wed, May 29, 8:00pm

The Empire Concert Club & Bar LLC, Akron, OH

JUN

15

Shallow Side - A 175 Concert Experience!

Sat, Jun 15, 8:00pm

The Empire Concert Club & Bar, Akron, OH

JUN

27

Member Appreciation Night!

Thu, Jun 27, 5:30pm

Akron Art Museum, Akron, OH

Free

JUL

13

Jazz & Jokes Ohio "All White" Anniversary

Sat, Jul 13, 6:00pm

La Place Events Banquet Hall, Akron, OH

JUL

13

ALL "OHIO" ALL WHITE PARTY

Sat, Jul 13, 8:00pm

La Place Events Banquet Hall, Akron, OH

JUL

14

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers

Sun, Jul 14, 8:00pm

Goodyear Theater, Akron, OH

On Ticketfly

OCT

19

Tom Keifer

Sat, Oct 19, 7:00pm

Goodyear Theater, Akron, OH

On Ticketfly

MAY

23

M.U.S.T (Akron)

Thu, May 23, 9:00pm

The Vortex, Akron, OH

MAY

29

Texas Hippie Coalition - A 175 Concert Experience!

Wed, May 29, 8:00pm

The Empire Concert Club & Bar LLC, Akron, OH

JUN

15

Shallow Side - A 175 Concert Experience!

Sat, Jun 15, 8:00pm

The Empire Concert Club & Bar, Akron, OH

JUN

27

Member Appreciation Night!

Thu, Jun 27, 5:30pm

Akron Art Museum, Akron, OH

Free

JUL

13

Jazz & Jokes Ohio "All White" Anniversary

Sat, Jul 13, 6:00pm

La Place Events Banquet Hall, Akron, OH

JUL

13

ALL "OHIO" ALL WHITE PARTY

Sat, Jul 13, 8:00pm

La Place Events Banquet Hall, Akron, OH

JUL

14

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers

Sun, Jul 14, 8:00pm

Goodyear Theater, Akron, OH

On Ticketfly

OCT

19

Tom Keifer

Sat, Oct 19, 7:00pm

Goodyear Theater, Akron, OH

On Ticketfly

Food & Drink events

JUN

5

HER Beautiful Mindset Mixer & Book Premier

Wed, Jun 5, 6:30pm

1800 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH

JUN

8

Women Who Brunch With Purpose

Sat, Jun 8, 12:30pm

First Watch, Fairlawn, OH

Free

JUN

19

Juneteenth Bake-Off

Wed, Jun 19, 6:00pm

Perkins Stone Mansion, Akron, Ohio

JUN

22

Brew Bee Fest

Sat, Jun 22, 1:00pm

Rm. 727 Gastropub, Akron, OH

Free

JUN

5

HER Beautiful Mindset Mixer & Book Premier

Wed, Jun 5, 6:30pm

1800 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH

JUN

8

Women Who Brunch With Purpose

Sat, Jun 8, 12:30pm

First Watch, Fairlawn, OH

Free

JUN

19

Juneteenth Bake-Off

Wed, Jun 19, 6:00pm

Perkins Stone Mansion, Akron, Ohio

JUN

22

Brew Bee Fest

Sat, Jun 22, 1:00pm

Rm. 727 Gastropub, Akron, OH

Free

Food Festivals events

MAY

22

Heal Your Binge Eating, Emotional Eating, and Lifelong Dieting [ONLINE EVENT]

Wed, May 22, 7:00pm

Akron, Akron, Ohio

Free

MAY

24

Ohio Music Fest 2019 featuring Just The Empress

Fri, May 24, 5:00pm

The Vortex, Akron, OH

MAY

29

Angie Haze: Embracing Each Part of You

Wed, May 29, 6:00pm

Courtyard by Marriott Akron Downtown, Akron, OH

JUN

11

2019 Arts Alive Awards and Fundraiser + The After Party

Tue, Jun 11, 6:00pm

Summit Artspace, Akron, OH

JUL

20

Hot Pepper Fest 2019

Sat, Jul 20, 4:00pm

Patterson Park Community Center, Akron, OH

JUL

31

Akron Pride Festival Group Leader Training's 2019

Wed, Jul 31, 7:00pm + 3 more event

Highland Square Branch Library, Akron, OH

Free

AUG

2

2019 K.N.A.F.F Picnic

Fri, Aug 2, 11:00am

Fraternal Order of Police, Akron Lodge 7, Akron, OH

Free

SEP

7

PlayingDog Vendor Registration

Sat, Sep 7, 11:00am

Hardesty Park, Akron, OH

MAY

22

Heal Your Binge Eating, Emotional Eating, and Lifelong Dieting [ONLINE EVENT]

Wed, May 22, 7:00pm

Akron, Akron, Ohio

Free

MAY

24

Ohio Music Fest 2019 featuring Just The Empress

Fri, May 24, 5:00pm

The Vortex, Akron, OH

MAY

29

Angie Haze: Embracing Each Part of You

Wed, May 29, 6:00pm

Courtyard by Marriott Akron Downtown, Akron, OH

JUN

11

2019 Arts Alive Awards and Fundraiser + The After Party

Tue, Jun 11, 6:00pm

Summit Artspace, Akron, OH

JUL

20

Hot Pepper Fest 2019

Sat, Jul 20, 4:00pm

Patterson Park Community Center, Akron, OH

JUL

31

Akron Pride Festival Group Leader Training's 2019

Wed, Jul 31, 7:00pm + 3 more event

Highland Square Branch Library, Akron, OH

Free

AUG

2

2019 K.N.A.F.F Picnic

Fri, Aug 2, 11:00am

Fraternal Order of Police, Akron Lodge 7, Akron, OH

Free

SEP

7

PlayingDog Vendor Registration

Sat, Sep 7, 11:00am

Hardesty Park, Akron, OH

Business & Professional events

MAY

22

Bounce Office Hours

Wed, May 22, 11:00am

Bounce Innovation Hub, Akron, OH

Free

MAY

23

ATHENA Akron Honors Women Leaders Who Are New to Their Positions

Thu, May 23, 4:30pm

Portage Country Club, Akron, OH

MAY

23

ASCE Spouses & Friends at Blu Plate & Blu Jazz+

Thu, May 23, 6:30pm

BLU Jazz+, Akron, OH

Free

MAY

30

B2B Alliance

Thu, May 30, 5:00pm

Jilly's Music Room, Akron, OH

Free

JUN

5

HOP with Hops! Networking Stow/Falls at HiHO Brewing 4-5 PM Monthly *Cash Bar/Open to all!

Wed, Jun 5, 4:00pm + 2 more event

HiHO Brewing Company, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

JUN

8

Independent Voice Teachers Conference

Sat, Jun 8, 9:15am

1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron, OH

JUN

10

Community Caregivers Open Interview Event

Mon, Jun 10, 10:00am

Community Caregivers Training Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Free

JUN

11

Building Job Development Performance

Tue, Jun 11, 1:00pm

OhioMeansJobs Summit County, Akron, OH

MAY

22

Bounce Office Hours

Wed, May 22, 11:00am

Bounce Innovation Hub, Akron, OH

Free

MAY

23

ATHENA Akron Honors Women Leaders Who Are New to Their Positions

Thu, May 23, 4:30pm

Portage Country Club, Akron, OH

MAY

23

ASCE Spouses & Friends at Blu Plate & Blu Jazz+

Thu, May 23, 6:30pm

BLU Jazz+, Akron, OH

Free

MAY

30

B2B Alliance

Thu, May 30, 5:00pm

Jilly's Music Room, Akron, OH

Free

JUN

5

HOP with Hops! Networking Stow/Falls at HiHO Brewing 4-5 PM Monthly *Cash Bar/Open to all!

Wed, Jun 5, 4:00pm + 2 more event

HiHO Brewing Company, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

JUN

8

Independent Voice Teachers Conference

Sat, Jun 8, 9:15am

1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron, OH

JUN

10

Community Caregivers Open Interview Event

Mon, Jun 10, 10:00am

Community Caregivers Training Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Free

JUN

11

Building Job Development Performance

Tue, Jun 11, 1:00pm

OhioMeansJobs Summit County, Akron, OH

Community & Culture events

MAY

30

Akron Cultural Plan Neighborhood Meet-Up | Sherbondy Hills

Thu, May 30, 5:30pm

Odom Boulevard Branch Library, Akron, Ohio

Free

JUN

5

West Hill Tiny Tour

Wed, Jun 5, 5:00pm

Tangier, Akron, OH

Free

JUN

6

Multilingual Meals: Wise Women

Thu, Jun 6, 6:00pm

The Exchange House, Akron, OH

Free

JUN

15

Father & Daughter Tea

Sat, Jun 15, 2:00pm

First Apostolic Faith Church - The FAITH Place, Akron, OH

JUN

21

Summer Selfie Party

Fri, Jun 21, 7:00pm

Cascade Plaza, Akron, OH

Free

AUG

10

North High School Class of 2009 10 Year Reunion

Sat, Aug 10, 7:00pm

Venue 936, Akron, OH

OCT

17

Hands On Sustainability 2025: Year of Water

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm

Akron Zoo, Akron, OH

NOV

1

True Crime Tour - new 2019

Fri, Nov 1, 7:00pm

Perkins Stone Mansion - Carriage House, Akron, OH

MAY

30

Akron Cultural Plan Neighborhood Meet-Up | Sherbondy Hills

Thu, May 30, 5:30pm

Odom Boulevard Branch Library, Akron, Ohio

Free

JUN

5

West Hill Tiny Tour

Wed, Jun 5, 5:00pm

Tangier, Akron, OH

Free

JUN

6

Multilingual Meals: Wise Women

Thu, Jun 6, 6:00pm

The Exchange House, Akron, OH

Free

JUN

15

Father & Daughter Tea

Sat, Jun 15, 2:00pm

First Apostolic Faith Church - The FAITH Place, Akron, OH

JUN

21

Summer Selfie Party

Fri, Jun 21, 7:00pm

Cascade Plaza, Akron, OH

Free

AUG

10

North High School Class of 2009 10 Year Reunion

Sat, Aug 10, 7:00pm

Venue 936, Akron, OH

OCT

17

Hands On Sustainability 2025: Year of Water

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm

Akron Zoo, Akron, OH

NOV

1

True Crime Tour - new 2019

Fri, Nov 1, 7:00pm

Perkins Stone Mansion - Carriage House, Akron, OH

Film, Media & Entertainment events

MAY

29

Amateur Comedy Night 2.0 - Finals

Wed, May 29, 7:30pm

10 Tallmadge Circle, Tallmadge, OH

Free

MAY

30

Shorts Program #4

Thu, May 30, 5:15pm

Akron Art Museum, Akron, OH

MAY

30

Reentry in Motion: Goal Setting and Action Planning

Thu, May 30, 11:00am

Akron Main Library, Akron, Ohio

Free

JUN

15

Bret Ernst - Stand Up at The Tangier 9:30PM

Sat, Jun 15, 9:30pm

The Tangier Restaurant & Cabaret, Akron, OH

MAY

29

Amateur Comedy Night 2.0 - Finals

Wed, May 29, 7:30pm

10 Tallmadge Circle, Tallmadge, OH

Free

MAY

30

Shorts Program #4

Thu, May 30, 5:15pm

Akron Art Museum, Akron, OH

MAY

30

Reentry in Motion: Goal Setting and Action Planning

Thu, May 30, 11:00am

Akron Main Library, Akron, Ohio

Free

JUN

15

Bret Ernst - Stand Up at The Tangier 9:30PM

Sat, Jun 15, 9:30pm

The Tangier Restaurant & Cabaret, Akron, OH

Free events

MAY

22

Free Coworking Day at Bounce

Wed, May 22, 8:00am

Bounce Innovation Hub, Akron, OH

Free

MAY

30

Revitalize Open House/ Patient Appreciation Day!

Thu, May 30, 5:00pm

51 Park W Blvd Suite 100, Akron, OH

Free

JUN

7

Roller Dance Party - Old School Skate Night

Fri, Jun 7, 7:00pm

Cascade Plaza, Akron, OH

Free

JUN

8

2019 IHM Christ on the Corner - Parish Day of Service

Sat, Jun 8, 7:30am

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Free

JUN

11

Akron Race Equity & Homelessness

Tue, Jun 11, 9:00am

Stoney Pointe Commons, Akron, Ohio

Free

JUN

13

VALIDATION TECHNIQUES FOR FAMILIES AND PRACTITIONERS

Thu, Jun 13, 1:00pm

The University of Akron - Quaker Station, Akron, OH

Free

JUN

30

MSFW 2019 Casting Call

Sun, Jun 30, 2:00pm

Barley House, Akron, OH

Free

JUL

9

A PREVENTION ETHICS COURSE

Tue, Jul 9, 8:30am

Community Support Services, Akron, OH

Free

MAY

22

Free Coworking Day at Bounce

Wed, May 22, 8:00am

Bounce Innovation Hub, Akron, OH

Free

MAY

30

Revitalize Open House/ Patient Appreciation Day!

Thu, May 30, 5:00pm

51 Park W Blvd Suite 100, Akron, OH

Free

JUN

7

Roller Dance Party - Old School Skate Night

Fri, Jun 7, 7:00pm

Cascade Plaza, Akron, OH

Free

JUN

8

2019 IHM Christ on the Corner - Parish Day of Service

Sat, Jun 8, 7:30am

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Free

JUN

11

Akron Race Equity & Homelessness

Tue, Jun 11, 9:00am

Stoney Pointe Commons, Akron, Ohio

Free

JUN

13

VALIDATION TECHNIQUES FOR FAMILIES AND PRACTITIONERS

Thu, Jun 13, 1:00pm

The University of Akron - Quaker Station, Akron, OH

Free

JUN

30

MSFW 2019 Casting Call

Sun, Jun 30, 2:00pm

Barley House, Akron, OH

Free

JUL

9

A PREVENTION ETHICS COURSE

Tue, Jul 9, 8:30am

Community Support Services, Akron, OH

Free

From nearby cities

MAY

24

Sum 41: No Personal Space Tour

Fri, May 24, 7:00pm

The Phantasy, Lakewood, OH

JUN

11

Ari Lennox / Baby Rose / Mikhala Jene / Ron Gilmore

Tue, Jun 11, 8:30pm

Grog Shop, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH

JUN

21

Azure Rooftop Lounge, Summer Solstice Garden Party

Fri, Jun 21, 5:00pm

Azure Rooftop Lounge, Cleveland, OH

Free

JUL

7

B!tch*s Love Brunch Crawl-SUMMER

Sun, Jul 7, 11:00am

Flats East Bank, Cleveland, Ohio

JUL

11

2019 Cleveland Tall Ships Festival

Thu, Jul 11, 10:00am

Cleveland's Waterfront, North of FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, OH

JUL

11

Flite Fest Ohio 2019

Thu, Jul 11, 9:00am

Furey Airfield, Malvern, OH

JUL

19

Alive Music Festival | July 19-21, 2019

Fri, Jul 19, 9:00am

Atwood Lake Park, Mineral City, OH

JUL

27

CPL150 Street Festival

Sat, Jul 27, 1:00pm

Cleveland Public Library - Main Library, Cleveland, OH

Free

MAY

24

Sum 41: No Personal Space Tour

Fri, May 24, 7:00pm

The Phantasy, Lakewood, OH

JUN

11

Ari Lennox / Baby Rose / Mikhala Jene / Ron Gilmore

Tue, Jun 11, 8:30pm

Grog Shop, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH

JUN

21

Azure Rooftop Lounge, Summer Solstice Garden Party

Fri, Jun 21, 5:00pm

Azure Rooftop Lounge, Cleveland, OH

Free

JUL

7

B!tch*s Love Brunch Crawl-SUMMER

Sun, Jul 7, 11:00am

Flats East Bank, Cleveland, Ohio

JUL

11

2019 Cleveland Tall Ships Festival

Thu, Jul 11, 10:00am

Cleveland's Waterfront, North of FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, OH

JUL

11

Flite Fest Ohio 2019

Thu, Jul 11, 9:00am

Furey Airfield, Malvern, OH

JUL

19

Alive Music Festival | July 19-21, 2019

Fri, Jul 19, 9:00am

Atwood Lake Park, Mineral City, OH

JUL

27

CPL150 Street Festival

Sat, Jul 27, 1:00pm

Cleveland Public Library - Main Library, Cleveland, OH

Free

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