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Apr 23, 2018 7:30 PM

Branford Marsalis

The University of Akron's EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall

Concerts & Live Music

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Apr 21, 2018 - Apr 28, 2018

Blu Jazz presents Late Night Jazz Jam with Michael Ode

BLU Jazz+

Concerts & Live Music, Events in The 330, Food & Drink

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Apr 26, 2018 - Jul 22, 2018

“African Menagerie: The Inquisition”

Canton Museum of Art

Art & Exhibitions, Education & Learning, This & That

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Apr 20, 2018 - Apr 28, 2018

Singers Companye presents “Unclouded Day”

spoken word, Unclouded Day

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Apr 27, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Wildflower Hike

Cascade Valley Metro Park, Chuckery Area

Debbie DiCarlo

Events in The 330

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Apr 27, 2018 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Kanga Blue a Cappella's 5th Annual Spring Concert

The University of Akron - Leigh Hall Auditorium

The ladies of Kanga Blue a cappella would like to invite you to their 5th Annual Spring Concert! So, mark your calendars for Friday, April 27th and GET EXCITED for a fun-filled, pitch-perfect style concert! The doors of Leigh Hall Auditorium will... more

Events in The 330

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Apr 19, 2018 - Apr 23, 2018

2018 Afro-Fusion Dance Festival

Radisson Cleveland Airport Hotel

AFRO-FUSION DANCE FESTIVAL 2018 4 NIGHTS/3DAYS, 2 Hearts 1 Soul The ART of HEARTS Dream it, Think it, Believe it, & Do it. Afro Fusion: ☆Network, Connect, Cultivate, Inspire, & Share a Moment☆ The Afro-Fusion Dance Festival April 19th... more

Akron Life in Cleveland, Art & Exhibitions, Concerts & Live Music

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Apr 28, 2018 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

ETC Music Run 5k

ETC Heid's School of Musical Arts

Be entertained while you run! ETC Heid’s School of Musical Arts is sponsoring the ETC Music Run 5k fundraiser. The inaugural race will be held April 28th at 9 am. The race course starts at 1932 Akron-Peninsula Rd and ends at approximately Bath ... more

Charity & Fundraisers

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Apr 28, 2018 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Free Tai Chi & Qigong Wellness Event

Akron Art Museum

People of all ages are invited to come “play” and learn how Tai Chi and Qigong breathing and movement techniques can boost energy, improve balance and help reduce stress. Now in its tenth year, this free event will take place Saturday, April 28th... more

Health & Wellness

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Apr 28, 2018 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Paint the Night Purple

Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls

The Alzheimer's Association Paint the Night Purple benefit dinner and auction, featuring honorary event chair, Jim LaRose, returns for an elegant evening of fine dining, music, entertainment, and silent auctions. more

Charity & Fundraisers, Events in The 330

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Apr 28, 2018 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Paint the Night Purple 2018

Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls

Our Paint the Night Purple benefit dinner and auction returns for an elegant evening of fine dining and musical entertainment. Join us and honorary event chair, Jim LaRose, in support of the mission of the Alzheimer's Association, and the much ne... more

Charity & Fundraisers, Events in The 330, Food & Drink

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Apr 28, 2018 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Singer/Songwriter Showcase with Ray Flanagan

Bent Ladder Cider and Wine

Ray Flanagan is an American musician who was raised in rural Medina, OH and is making an artistic home for himself in the urban Midwest cities of Cleveland and Akron. His tunes showcase a rustbelt grit paired with a thoughtful sensitivity, often ... more

Concerts & Live Music, Events in The 330

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Apr 28, 2018 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

A Chorus for a Cause presents "Listen to the Earth"

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

"Listen to the Earth"…what is it saying? On April 22st at 4:00 p.m. North Canton Community Christian Church will host A Chorus for a Cause, an 80 voice choir, which will be singing about our Earth, ON EARTH DAY weekend. A repeat performance ... more

Concerts & Live Music, Kids & Family

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Apr 28, 2018 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The British Invasion Meets Barbershop

Cuyahoga Falls High School Auditorium

The Akron Derbytown Chorus Annual Barbershop harmony show will take place on Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, April 29 at 2:00 PM. This year’s show entitled “The British Invasion Meets Barbershop” will take place in the Cuyahoga Falls Hi... more

Concerts & Live Music

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Apr 29, 2018 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The British Invasion Meets Barbershop

Cuyahoga Falls High School Auditorium

Concerts & Live Music

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Apr 29, 2018 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Back to the Ballroom Big Band Dance

Stage Door at EJ Thomas Hall

Kick up your heels and dance to the School of Music's Big Band as the finale of The University of Akron Jazz Studies Program's 40th anniversary celebration. Jack Schantz conducts the student Jazz Ensemble. Part of UA's Kulas Concert Series, sup... more

Concerts & Live Music, Events in The 330

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Apr 29, 2018 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Akron Jewish Music Festival

Beth El Congregation

You are invited to the first ever AKRON JEWISH MUSIC FESTIVAL featuring Jewish music from amazing music makers across Akron. This year's performers include the Beth El Congregation Choir, Hazzan Matthew Austerklein, Rachel Osherow (of Rubber City... more

Concerts & Live Music

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Apr 29, 2018 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Harmony Ringers present "Escape"

St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church

ESCAPE on the “Chattanooga Choo Choo” to see “What a Wonderful World” we have. It will take you to hear the “Birmingham Blues” and head into Florida to Disneyworld where you can “Wish Upon a Star,” but beware of the “Pirates of the Caribbean.” ... more

Concerts & Live Music, Kids & Family

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Apr 30, 2018 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Behind-the-Scenes

Cleveland Play House

Get Up and Sing! In their careers, the actors of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee have participated in hundreds of musical theatre auditions, and these are very different from the standard theatrical audition. With the help of live acc... more

Art & Exhibitions, Theater & Dance

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Apr 16, 2018 - Jun 8, 2018

School Field Trips at Beech Creek Gardens

Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve

Bring your students on a field trip to Beech Creek Gardens for a day filled with hands-on learning and lots of fun! Trained instructors provide students with guided instruction, leading them through interactive, hands-on activities in the Amazing... more

Kids & Family, Outdoor Activities

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