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Jan 17, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Virtual MLK Lecture: Matthew A. Cherry

Listen as Academy Award-winning producer and author Matthew A. Cherry describes how his creative works share Dr. King's vision. Read more

Events in The 330

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Jan 17, 2021 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM

Anxiety and Stress Reduction for Preteens/Teens: Relaxation & Coping

Akron ArtWorks Studio

This class promotes coping skills through watercolor art for children ages 11 to 15 both in person and virtually. Due to social distancing, in-person classes are limited to eight artists per session. Read more

Art & Exhibitions, Events in The 330, Kids & Family

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Jan 18, 2021 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Family Day: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Online / Virtual Space

Join the museum and the Akron-Summit County Public Library in a celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Throughout the day, the museum will stream videos about works from the collection that highlight significant moments ... Read more

Art & Exhibitions

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Jan 22, 2021 12:00 PM - 12:05 PM

Lunchtime Five: Get Art

Online / Virtual Space

Have a few minutes to flex your brain? Take a deeper dive into big ideas with staff. Each month a staff member will focus on a broad art topic and connect it to everyday instances and our collection. Read more

Art & Exhibitions

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Jan 23, 2021 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

DORA & The Chocolate Walk

Destination Hudson

Events in The 330, Food & Drink

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Jan 23, 2021 - Jan 24, 2021

Today's Bride Cleveland Wedding Show

I-X Center

Want to attend the largest bridal show in Ohio? You're in the right place. Join us for the two-day Today's Bride I-X Center Wedding Show on January 23 and 24, 2021! With 200+ local vendors in attendance, you'll have a chance to find the perfect p... Read more

Bridal, Festivals & Fairs

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Jan 25, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Cooking with the First Ladies: The Roaring Twenties

National First Ladies' Library / First Ladies National Historic Site

Learn about Sarah Morgan's Cooking with the First Ladies project and make a few of Grace Coolidge's best Roaring Twenties dishes! Sarah Morgan has a bachelor’s degree in history as well as a passion for the first ladies. After finding a copy o... Read more

Food & Drink, Talks & Readings

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Jan 26, 2021 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Crooked River Reads: A Distinguished Author Series featuring Richard Louv

Online / Virtual Space

Join the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park for a new series as we host five distinguished authors throughout 2021. Together, we’ll explore the crucial impact connecting with nature has on humankind and the impact humankind has on natu... Read more

Health & Wellness, Talks & Readings

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Jan 28, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Winter Wine Pairing

Gervasi Vineyard

Enjoy a five-course meal featuring dishes like potato and rock shrimp chowder and oven-roasted lamb, all paired with award-winning wines. Read more

Events in The 330, Food & Drink

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Jan 29, 2021 12:00 PM - 12:05 PM

Lunchtime Five: Look Closely

Online / Virtual Space

These works are even better up close. Join Seema Rao, Deputy Director and Chief Experience Officer, to learn more about Making Your Mark, featuring nine artists from Northeast Ohio. Premiering on our Facebook page and IGTV channel. Read more

Art & Exhibitions

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Jan 2, 2021 - Feb 27, 2021

Bird in Hand + Cool Adventures!

Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve

Bundle up, get outside, and enjoy exploring and connecting with nature during Cool Adventures at Beech Creek Gardens! Easily practice social distancing with a variety of fun and unique outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy! Experience ... Read more

Kids & Family, Outdoor Activities

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Jan 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2021

Ladies in the Lab: STEAM Activity Kit

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 at home! Students will build critical thinking and problem solving skills that will help them blast off into the 21st cen... Read more

Kids & Family

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Feb 3, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Virtual Legacy Lecture: The McKinley Wedding

National First Ladies' Library / First Ladies National Historic Site

NFLL’s Director of Collections and Research, Michelle Gullion, will talk about the wedding ceremony, the wedding party, the Saxton’s Canton connections and the rise of William McKinley in Canton. Participants will learn about Victorian wedding tr... Read more

Talks & Readings

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Feb 5, 2021 - Feb 7, 2021

Savage Kitchen Ramen Pop-up

NoHi Pop-up

New dining concept, Savage Kitchen, will be the latest food entrepreneur to take over NoHi Pop-up in Akron’s North Hill Neighborhood with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank. Savage Kitchen pops-up start... Read more

Costume Party, Food & Drink

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Feb 5, 2021 - Feb 7, 2021

Savage Kitchen Ramen Pop-up

NoHi Pop-up

Costume Party, Food & Drink

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Feb 5, 2021 - Feb 7, 2021

Savage Kitchen Ramen Pop-up

NoHi Pop-up

Costume Party, Food & Drink

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Feb 9, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Virtual Film Discussion: "She Makes Comics"

National First Ladies' Library / First Ladies National Historic Site

Screen She Makes Comics at home anytime throughout the month with Stark Library's Hoopla and join us for an interactive discussion on Zoom with Cleveland-based comic book artist and illustrator Sequoia Bostick. She Makes Comics traces the fasc... Read more

Film, Talks & Readings

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Feb 13, 2021 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Rock the Foundation Sweet 16

Online / Virtual Space

The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation’s signature event Rock the Foundation turns Sweet 16 on February 13, 2021! The event will be held virtually, allowing participants to enjoy the experience from the comfort of their homes. The annual ... Read more

Charity & Fundraisers, Concerts & Live Music, Food & Drink

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Mar 6, 2021 - Apr 25, 2021

Cool Adventures! (Outdoor Family Fun)

Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve

Kids & Family, Outdoor Activities

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Mar 13, 2021 - Mar 14, 2021

2021 ROCKY RIVER SPRING AVANT-GARDE ART & CRAFT SHOW

Rocky River Memorial Hall

Apply Now! 2021 ROCKY RIVER SPRING AVANT-GARDE ART & CRAFT SHOW Join us this spring for our annual Rocky River spring event! This show will feature artists and crafters selling their original handmade items at this beautiful venue! The sh... Read more

Art & Exhibitions, Charity & Fundraisers, Festivals & Fairs

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