+3 Arts Events: Live Entertainment in Akron & Cuyahoga Falls

Downtown@Dusk

July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31 & Aug. 7

Tap your toes to regional bands and performers at the Akron Art Museum. Listen to Akron-based rock band Wishgarden July 10, hear trailblazing local group 15 60 75 The Numbers Band July 17, catch the Surfrajettes — a Toronto- and Cleveland-based quartet of beehive-bedecked surf rockers — July 24 and hear the Akron-based Benny Lava & the Guavas July 31. On Aug. 7, take part in an interactive dance performance. 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1 S. High St., Akron, akronartmuseum.org

“School of Rock: The Musical”

Select dates July 18-Aug. 3

Rock out outdoors with Porthouse Theatre’s production of “School of Rock: The Musical.” The tale of failed rocker Dewey Finn, who poses as a substitute teacher and transforms a group of kids into guitar stars, this comedy — directed by Terri J. Kent and choreographed by Martiń Ceśpedes — is sure to strum up a cacophony of fun. 3143 O’Neil Road, Cuyahoga Falls, kent.edu/porthouse

Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival

September 4-6

Hear the best of the Rubber City at this 10th annual musical festival, which celebrates the past and present of Akron’s historic jazz and blues scene. Last year’s lineup included local acts such as JT’s Electrik Blackout, Dan Bruce and Hubb’s Groove. You won’t want to miss this showcase of sonic artistry. Akron, rubbercityjazz.org