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Apr 3, 2020 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Hudson Society of Artists

Join us for opening night and meet the artists at the Hudson Society of Artists Art Show and Sale Have drinks and appetizers while enjoying the juried show. Show runs through April 24th Read more

Art & Exhibitions

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Apr 3, 2020 7:30 PM - 9:15 PM

GroundWorks DanceTheater - Spring Performance

The University of Akron's EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall

Experience GroundWorks DanceTheater this spring at EJ Thomas Hall, in partnership with the University of Akron. The performance will feature “Aperture,” Executive Artistic Director David Shimotakahara’s latest work, created in response to select... Read more

Theater & Dance

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Apr 4, 2020 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Beyond Biographies: First Ladies Symposium

National First Ladies' Library / First Ladies National Historic Site

Learn from notable historians and authors at this year's symposium, "Beyond Biographies." The academic sessions will encourage thought and discussion on the evolving role of a First Lady of the United States. Lunch is provided. Read more

Talks & Readings

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Apr 4, 2020 - Apr 5, 2020

2020 Strongsville Spring Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show

Strongsville Ehrnfelt Recreation Center

Apply Now! 2020 Strongsville Spring Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show Spring is here (hopefully!) Enjoy the change of seasons and come shop with us! Join us this spring for our annual Strongsville spring event! This large show will feature artis... Read more

Festivals & Fairs

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Apr 4, 2020 - Apr 5, 2020

2020 Strongsville Spring Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show

Strongsville Ehrnfelt Recreation Center

2020 Strongsville Spring Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show Spring is here (hopefully!) Enjoy the change of seasons and come shop with us! Join us this spring for our annual Rocky River spring event! This large show will feature artists and crafters... Read more

Art & Exhibitions, Festivals & Fairs

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Mar 26, 2020 - Apr 3, 2020

"Radium Girls"

Weathervane Playhouse

Concerts & Live Music, Events in The 330, Theater & Dance, This & That

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Apr 9, 2020 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Jim & Melissa Brady in Concert at Ohio Star Theater

Ohio Star Theater

While Jim and The Booth Brothers were rising to the top of the Southern Gospel Music ladder, Melissa supported her husband’s calling to The Booth Brothers, and the two enjoyed ministering together in churches and concerts when time permitted. In ... Read more

Concerts & Live Music

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Apr 11, 2020 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Point of No Return Improv

Quirk Cultural Center

Comedy, Events in The 330, Theater & Dance, This & That

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Apr 13, 2020 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM

2020 Cleveland Dyngus Day Festival- DJ Kishka’s Art & Craft Market

Detroit Shoreway

2020 Cleveland Dyngus Day Festival- DJ Kishka’s Art & Craft Market This day-long event celebrates Cleveland’s hometown Polka heritage, and other Eastern European cultures thriving in Northeast Ohio! This is the 10th year for this annual festiv... Read more

Festivals & Fairs

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Apr 13, 2020 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Ladies in the Lab: Planetary Poetry

National First Ladies' Library / First Ladies National Historic Site

Learn about groundbreaking women in science and STEAM careers as you tinker and experiment in the First Ladies Laboratory. Students will build critical thinking and problem solving skills that will help them blast off into the 21st century. Thi... Read more

Kids & Family

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Apr 16, 2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Meet Me at the Museum

Akron Art Museum

Summa Health and the Akron Art Museum have partnered to offer Meet Me at the Museum, a new program focused on promoting brain health in older adults by pairing art and activities. Each quarterly session combines a learning exercise, memory exerci... Read more

Art & Exhibitions, Health & Wellness

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Apr 16, 2020 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Talk with a Curator: Louisa Adams Letter

National First Ladies' Library / First Ladies National Historic Site

Have you ever wondered what a museum curator does? Have you ever wanted the opportunity to see an artifact up close? Here is your chance! In Louisa Adam's delightful and pun-filled thank you letter, she thanks Mrs. Jesup for the chandeliers she ... Read more

Talks & Readings

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Apr 18, 2020 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Youth Impact Day

ACCESS

Youth in grades 6th - 8th are invited to join ACCESS at our second annual Learn, Give, Lead: Youth Impact Day! There is no cost of entry, however, we do ask each participant to bring in one Wish List item (pillows, all size/gender youth underwear... Read more

Kids & Family

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Apr 18, 2020 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

2020 Avon Spring Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show

Emerald Event Center

Art & Exhibitions

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Apr 18, 2020 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Junior Ranger Day

National First Ladies' Library / First Ladies National Historic Site

Kick off National Park Week by celebrating Junior Ranger Day at First Ladies NHS! The fee-free day will include a number of children’s activities. Outside at First Ladies Park, there will be fun activities set up from 11-2. Kids can make seed bom... Read more

Kids & Family

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Apr 18, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Medina Baby Shower

Summa Health Medina Medical Center

This is a free event especially for expectant families. Learn what to expect as you prepare for your little one and how Summa Health can help you every step of the way! There will be informational booths, free giveaways, games, raffle prizes, and... Read more

Health & Wellness, Kids & Family

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Apr 18, 2020 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

A Taste of Urban Vision – An International Food

Urban Vision

Taste your way around the world. International foods from one of the most international neighborhoods in Ohio--North Hill, Akron! Delight in ballet and drama performances by students attending Urban Vision’s after school programs. For 27 year... Read more

Food & Drink

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Apr 18, 2020 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Harmony Ringers "Goes to the Movies"

St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church

Come listen to this wonderful hand bell choir perform a wide variety of songs from popular movies. You’ll hear everything from a medley from Les Miserable to “I’m a Believer”, the “Colonel Bogey March”, and “The Chicken Dance”. The concerts are... Read more

Concerts & Live Music, Kids & Family

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Apr 20, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cooking at Cabinet-S-Top: Slow Cooked Meats

Cabinet-S-Top

It is true...good things come to those who wait, especially when we're talking about slow cooked meats. In this class, we will learn about braised beef dishes, slow cooker pork ribs and pulled chicken. And of course, we'll be sampling each of t... Read more

Events in The 330, Food & Drink, Home & Garden

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Apr 21, 2020 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

"We Salute You" performed by A Chorus for a Cause

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

A Chorus for a Cause is celebrating its 10th anniversary all year long. Come join this 70+ voice chorus when we perform a variety of songs that pay tribute to our veterans and military families. Our country began with “The Midnight Ride of Paul... Read more

Charity & Fundraisers, Concerts & Live Music, Kids & Family

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