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Events in Akron
Mon14
Tomorrow
Tomorrow · 10 AMFree
🗣️Talk📚Literature
Joy of Writing
Northwest Akron Branch Library
Tomorrow · 10 AMFree
🤝Volunteering🌳Outdoors
North Hill Needlecrafters
North Hill Branch Library
Tomorrow · 10 AM$0
✂️Workshop💼Career
OMJ Summit Interviewing Skills Workshop
OhioMeansJobs Center
Tomorrow · 10:15 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library
Tomorrow · 10:30 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop📖Story time0–5 yrs
Family Storytime
Kenmore Branch Library
Tomorrow · 10:30 AMFree
✂️Workshop
Project Learn GED Classes
Firestone Park Branch Library
Tomorrow · 11:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Preschool Storytime
Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library
Tomorrow · 12:30 PMFree
📚Literature
Book Discussion
North Hill Branch Library
Tomorrow · 1 PMFree
📚Literature
Book Discussion for Adults
Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library
Tomorrow · 1 PMFree
🏷️Other
Get Tech Help with a Technology Trainer
Maple Valley Branch Library
Tomorrow · 1 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Coloring & Puzzles Galore for Adults
Goodyear Branch Library
Tomorrow · 3 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services🌳Outdoors
After-School Snack
North Hill Branch Library
Tomorrow · 4 PMFree
📚Literature
Middler Book Club
Odom Boulevard Branch Library
Tomorrow · 4 PMFree
👾Video games
Teen Gaming Club
Main Library
Tomorrow · 5 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Project Learn GED Classes
Kenmore Branch Library
Tomorrow · 5 PMFree
🐉Tabletop RPG🎯Board games
Dungeons & Dragons
Highland Square Branch Library
Tomorrow · 5:30 PM
🗺️Guided tour🌳Outdoors
Spree With Me: After Work Bird Walk
F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area
Tue15
Tuesday 15 September
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
🗣️Talk🧘Wellness
Diabetes Empowerment Education Program Series
Firestone Park Branch Library
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
📚Literature
Little Buckeyes Book Club
Northwest Akron Branch Library
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
✊Activism
Teen Advisory Board
Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
647 Coffee Trivia Night
647 Coffee
Tomorrow · 6:30 PMFree
👾Video games📚Literature
Anime Club
Green Branch Library
TomorrowFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Score Draft Room
Score Draft Room
Tue 15 · 10 AM$0
OMJ Summit Orientation
1040 E Tallmadge Ave
Tue 15 · 10:15 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop🪇Music for toddlers
Family Storytime
North Hill Branch Library
Tue 15 · 10:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Family Storytime
Odom Boulevard Branch Library
Tue 15 · 10:30 AMFree
🧸Kids
A Time to Play
Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library
Tue 15 · 11 AMFree
✂️Workshop🎯Board games
Goodies, Games, & Gabs
Firestone Park Branch Library
Tue 15 · 11 AM$12.51
✂️Workshop💼Career
ELEVATE Your Food Business With Social Media
647 Coffee
Tue 15 · 11:30 AM$23.18
💼Career
B.U.I.L.D. Akron Lunch
Akron Family Restaurant
Tue 15 · 12 PMFree
💼Career
OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) - One-on-One Assistance
Main Library
Tue 15 · 1 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Get Tech Help with a Technology Trainer
Green Branch Library
Tue 15 · 1 PMFree
🎤Karaoke
Daytime Karaoke for Adults
North Hill Branch Library
Tue 15 · 3:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Back-to-School Bling Studio
Maple Valley Branch Library
Tue 15 · 4 PMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Library Pen Pal Club
Odom Boulevard Branch Library
Tue 15 · 5:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
English for Beginners: ESOL Classes
North Hill Branch Library
Wed16
Wednesday 16 September
Tue 15 · 6 PMFree
📚Literature
Evening Book Discussion
Green Branch Library
Tue 15 · 6 PMFree
🔢Bingo
BINGO
Northwest Akron Branch Library
Tue 15 · 6 PM
🌳Outdoors🎊Socials
Meet the Artist: Black by Nature
FASN/Nature Realm
Tue 15 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Frank's Place On Market
Frank's Place On Market
Wed 16 · 10 AM$0
OMJ Summit Resume Writing Workshop
OhioMeansJobs Center
Wed 16 · 10 AM$5
✂️Workshop💼Career
Beyond Startup: AI Basics for Small Business Startups
Bounce Innovation Hub
Wed 16 · 10:15 AMFree
🎪Kids' show
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library
Wed 16 · 10:30 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Social Security: Your Questions Answered
Green Branch Library
Wed 16 · 10:30 AMFree
✂️Workshop💼Career
SizeUp Small Business Clinic
Main Library
Wed 16 · 10:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers
Baby Storytime
Main Library
Wed 16 · 10:30 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop🪇Music for toddlers0–3 yrs
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Maple Valley Branch Library
Wed 16 · 10:45 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers
Movers and Shakers
Northwest Akron Branch Library
Wed 16 · 11:30 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Medicare Program with Ohio Health Benefits
Green Branch Library
Wed 16 · 1 PMFree
📚Literature
Mystery Book Discussion
Northwest Akron Branch Library
Wed 16 · 2 PMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Baby Storytime
Main Library
Wed 16 · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Laser Engraver Demo
Main Library
Wed 16 · 3:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors5–11 yrs
LEGO® Club
Kenmore Branch Library
Wed 16 · 3:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors
Kids Tie Dye Craft
North Hill Branch Library
Wed 16 · 3:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop9–18 yrs
Tween Canteen: Magnet Upcycling!
Odom Boulevard Branch Library
Wed 16 · 5:30 PMFree
🧘Wellness🌳Outdoors
Guided Meditation Presented by The Quiet Mind Designed
Highland Square Branch Library
Thu17
Thursday 17 September
Wed 16 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Yarn Crafters Club
Northwest Akron Branch Library
Wed 16 · 6:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🪇Music for toddlers
Pajama Storytime
Firestone Park Branch Library
Wed 16 · 7 PM
🔬Science🌳Outdoors
Conquering the January 100
FASN/Visitors Center
Wed 16 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Yogi's Brick Oven Bistro
Yogi's Brick Oven Bistro
Wed 16Free
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at The Basement Sports Bar & Grill
The Basement Sports Bar & Grill
Wed 16Free
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Ray's Pub
Ray's Pub
Thu 17 · 10 AMFree
🌳Outdoors
Lil’ Sprouts
SLNC
Thu 17 · 10:30 AMFree
💼Career
Job Readiness - Learn How to Find Unadvertised Jobs
Main Library
Thu 17 · 10:30 AMFree
📖Story time🎪Kids' show
Preschool Storytime
Main Library
Thu 17 · 10:30 AMFree
✂️Workshop🌳Outdoors
Homeschoolers: Soils
F/Coventry Oaks Lodge
Thu 17 · 11 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop📖Story time
Family Storytime
Firestone Park Branch Library
Thu 17 · 12:30 PMFree
💼Career
OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) - One-on-One Assistance
Main Library
Thu 17 · 3:30 PMFree
🪡Crafts5–11 yrs
Shine On! Jewelry Studio
Maple Valley Branch Library
Fri18
Friday 18 September
Thu 17 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Let's Paint: Relax and Create with Watercolor
Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library
Thu 17 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Microsoft Excel Crash Course
Firestone Park Branch Library
Thu 17 · 6 PM
🗣️Talk
Good Garden Talks: Cozy Up with Chamomile & Bergamot Teas
GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge
Thu 17 · 6:15 PMFree
🎬Cinema
Movies@Main
Main Library
Thu 17Free
✂️Workshop
Sistas Knit 2
Maple Valley Branch Library
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Thu 17 · 7 PM$439–981
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎫Concert
Folsom Prison Experience
Akron Civic Theatre
Thu 17Free
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Cheers Bar & Bistro
Cheers Bar & Bistro
Thu 17 · 7:30 PM$30
🎭Theatre
Jordan Harrison's Marjorie Prime
Wild Oscar's
Thu 17 · 7:30 PM
🎭Theatre
Wild Threads Presents: Marjorie Prime by Jordan Harrison
Wild Oscar's
Thu 17
🎫Concert
David Nail: Down To The Studs
Musica
Fri 18 · 10:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers
Music & Movement
Main Library
Fri 18 · 12 PMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Bookworm Woodcarvers
Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library
Fri 18 · 1 PM$0
OMJ Summit Finding Hidden Jobs Workshop
OhioMeansJobs Center
Fri 18 · 1 PM
🎯Board games
September 2026 Virtual D&D Weekend
Akron
Fri 18 · 2:30 PMFree
👾Video games
Retro Gaming Hangout
Green Branch Library
Sat19
Saturday 19 September
Fri 18 · 6 PM
🗺️Guided tour🌳Outdoors
Spree With Me: Evening Bird Stroll
CV/Valley View Area
Fri 18 · 7 PM
🌴Reggae🎫Concert
Ziggy Marley: Brightside Tour 2026
Goodyear Theater
Fri 18 · 7:30 PM$37
🎭Theatre
Jordan Harrison — Marjorie Prime
Wild Oscar's
Sat 19
🎭Theatre
73rd Annual Chanticleers
Weathervane Playhouse
Sat 19 · 8 AM$30–45
🏃Running🤾Activities
Medal Madness 5K & 10K
221 N 11th St
Sat 19 · 9 AM$30–35
🏃Running🌳Outdoors
PS I Love You 5K and 1 Mile
Kohl Family YMCA
Sat 19 · 10 AMFree
🎬Cinema
Star Trek Marathon: We are the Borg
Northwest Akron Branch Library
Sat 19 · 10 AM$5
🪑Flea market
Friends of the Library Book Sale: Bag Sale
Firestone Park Branch Library
Sat 19 · 10 AMFree
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
2026 Akron Firestone Fest
Firestone Community Park
Sat 19 · 10 AMFree
🌳Outdoors🤝Volunteering
Sturgeon Release Celebration
CV/Valley View Area
Sat 19 · 11 AMFree
🧸Kids0–12 yrs
Paws for Reading
Northwest Akron Branch Library
Sat 19 · 11 AMFree
🗣️Talk📚Literature
Literary Legends: Frankenstein
Main Library
Sat 19 · 12 PMFree
🎬Cinema
Phone Home Interactive Movie: E.T.
Kenmore Branch Library
Sat 19 · 1 PM
🎷Jazz🎫Concert
Dominic Moore-Dunson: Black by Nature
Summit Metro Parks
Sat 19 · 1 PM
🎷Jazz🌳Outdoors
Dominic Moore-Dunson: Black by Nature
CV/Oxbow Area
Sat 19 · 2 PMFree
🧸Kids5–11 yrs
Jr. Scientist Day: Color Science
Odom Boulevard Branch Library
Sat 19 · 2 PMFree
📚Literature
Meet Author Dwayne E. Hickman Sr.
Maple Valley Branch Library
Later
Sat 19 · 7 PM
👑Drag show
Miss Gay Akron 2026
John, James and Clara Knight Stage
Sat 19 · 7 PM
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎫Concert
Ray LaMontagne — Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour
Akron Civic Theatre
Sat 19 · 7 PM$35
🪕Folk / Acoustic🌙Indie
Concierto de Ray LaMontagne en Akron
Akron Civic Theatre
Sat 19 · 7:30 PM$30
🎭Theatre
Jordan Harrison's Marjorie Prime
Wild Oscar's
Sun 20 · 1 PMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Upcycled Wind Chimes for Adults
FASN/Visitors Center
Sun 20 · 2 PMFree
🗣️Talk🏰Heritage
Akron's Zeppelin
Main Library
Sun 20 · 2:30 PM$29
🎭Theatre
Jordan Harrison's Marjorie Prime
Wild Oscar's
Mon 21 · 10:30 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop📖Story time0–5 yrs
Family Storytime
Goodyear Branch Library
Mon 21 · 10:30 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop
Family Storytime
Kenmore Branch Library
Mon 21 · 1 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Get Tech Help with a Technology Trainer
Northwest Akron Branch Library
Mon 21 · 2 PMFree
🌳Outdoors
Sensory Sensitive Playtime
Main Library
Mon 21 · 2 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop
Tiny Tots Arts and Crafts: Fall Trees
Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library
Mon 21 · 2:45 PMFree
🧸Kids
Sensory Sensitive Playtime
Main Library
Mon 21 · 5 PMFree
🎯Board games
Teen Game Night
Highland Square Branch Library
Mon 21 · 6 PMFree
🧸Kids
School-Age Explorers: Tech Toy Box
Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library
Mon 21 · 6 PMFree
🗣️Talk📚Literature
Main Event Many Voices: Tim Misny - "He'll Make You Read!"
Main Library
Mon 21 · 6:30 PMFree
📚Literature
Reading Realm Book Club
Green Branch Library
Mon 21 · 6:30 PMFree
🏷️Other
Teen Advisory Board
Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library
Tue 22 · 10:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers🌳Outdoors
Zumbini with Abby
Odom Boulevard Branch Library
Tue 22 · 11 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Child Passenger Safety: Car Seat Checks
North Hill Branch Library
Tue 22 · 1 PMFree
🏷️Other
Get Tech Help with a Technology Trainer
Goodyear Branch Library
Tue 22 · 3 PMFree
🎪Kids' show📚Literature5–9 yrs
Book Buddies Club for K-3 Readers
Odom Boulevard Branch Library
Tue 22 · 3:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop
Tween and Teen Hang: DIY Pom Pom Garland
North Hill Branch Library
Tue 22 · 3:30 PMFree
📚Literature
Diverse Books Bites
Maple Valley Branch Library
Tue 22 · 4:30 PMFree
🎤Karaoke
Karaoke Cafe
Firestone Park Branch Library
Tue 22 · 5 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Painted Pants Magic!
Kenmore Branch Library
Tue 22 · 6 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Medicare 101 with Sharon Honroth
Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library
Tue 22 · 6 PMFree
🎫Concert
Vinyl Revival
Highland Square Branch Library
Tue 22 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop🏺Ceramics & pottery
Adult Craft: Air-Dry Clay Mushrooms
Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library
Tue 22 · 6:45 PMFree
🧘Yoga🧘Wellness
Wind-Down Wellness: Yoga
Goodyear Branch Library
Tue 22 · 7 PM
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎫Concert
Celtic Thunder
Goodyear Theater
Tue 22 · 7:30 PM$46
🕺Musical
Beetlejuice - The Musical
E.J. Thomas Hall
Tue 22
🕺Musical
Beetlejuice (Touring)
E.J. Thomas Hall
Wed 23 · 10 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop🪇Music for toddlers0–3 yrs
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Goodyear Branch Library
Wed 23 · 10:30 AMFree
🗣️Talk💼Career
Foundations of Investing
Green Branch Library
Wed 23 · 10:30 AMFree
📖Story time
Family Storytime
Northwest Akron Branch Library
Wed 23 · 10:30 AMFree
🌳Outdoors3–6 yrs
Kinderealm: Fabulous Flowers
SLNC
Wed 23 · 11 AMFree
✂️Workshop
Recording Studio Demo
Main Library
Wed 23 · 11 AM
🖼️Exhibition
Art Blooms 2026: Color Abounds
Akron Art Museum
Wed 23 · 1 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Meet the Gorillas: Family Life Inside the Troop
Northwest Akron Branch Library
Wed 23 · 2 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Protect Yourself: Fraud Protection Basics
Maple Valley Branch Library
Wed 23 · 3 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Sublimation Orientation
Main Library
Wed 23 · 3:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Letters to our Representatives
Odom Boulevard Branch Library
Wed 23 · 4 PMFree
🧸Kids5–11 yrs
After-School Coffee-Filter Ghosts
Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library
Wed 23 · 4 PM
🏊Water sports🤾Activities
Stand-Up Paddleboarding Open House
SLNC
Wed 23 · 5:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Child Passenger Safety: Car Seat Checks
Firestone Park Branch Library
Wed 23 · 6 PMFree
🌳Outdoors
Seed Gathering and Plant Swap - Fall Edition
Northwest Akron Branch Library
Wed 23 · 6 PMFree
🧸Kids
Paint Without Brushes
Green Branch Library
Wed 23 · 6 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Medicare 101 with Sharon Honroth
Highland Square Branch Library
Wed 23 · 6 PM$53.07
✂️Workshop
Cozy Autumn Lantern Craft
P.F. Chang's
Wed 23 · 7:30 PM$57
🕺Musical
Beetlejuice - The Musical
E.J. Thomas Hall
Thu 24 · 3 PM
🏅Sport
2026 FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon & Team Relay Volunteer Registration
Varies by volunteer job
Thu 24 · 10:30 AMFree
💼Career
Job Readiness - Using AI to Bolster Your Resume
Main Library
Thu 24 · 12 PM
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
Free Community Opening Celebration
Akron Art Museum
Thu 24 · 3:30 PMFree
🏷️Other
Teen Volunteering
Main Library
Thu 24 · 4 PM$10
🎯Archery & fencing🤾Activities
Intro to Archery
F/Coventry Oaks Lodge
Thu 24Free
🃏Trading cards
Pokémon Club
Main Library
Thu 24 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop🏺Ceramics & pottery
Adult Craft: Air-Dry Clay Food Magnets
Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library
See also in Akron
Sat 19 · 8 PM
🎷Jazz🎉Club
Dave Banks Big Band feat. Scott Brotherton
BLU Jazz+
Fri 25
🎸Rock🎫Concert
The Vindys W/ Zack Keim
Musica, Akron
Sat 3 · 8 PM$28–981
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd Tribute
Akron Civic Theatre
Fri 18 · 6:30 PM
🪕Folk / Acoustic🌳Outdoors
Pins for Paws and Prayers
Station 330 (Akron)
Tue 15 · 6:30 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at The Basement Sports Bar & Grill
The Basement Sports Bar & Grill, Cuyahoga Falls
Thu 8 · 8 PM$981–1,041
🎫Concert
Silverada
Musica, Akron
Sat 26 · 1 PM
🎷Jazz🌳Outdoors
Dominic Moore-Dunson: Black by Nature
CV/Valley View Area, Akron
Fri 9 · 7:30 PM$28
🕺Musical
Evil Dead - The Musical
John, James and Clara Knight Stage, Akron
Thu 8 · 6:30 PM$62
🎭Theatre
Daniel In The Lions' Den
Goodyear Theater, Akron
Sun 4 · 3 PM$35–981
🎭Theatre
The Princess Bride - An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
Akron Civic Theatre
Wed 7 · 7:30 PM$68–981
🎭Theatre
Dan & Phil
Akron Civic Theatre
Wed 7 · 7:30 PM
🎤Stand-up
Dan and Phil: Hard Launch World Tour
Akron Civic Theatre
Thu 17
🌳Outdoors🖼️Exhibition
2026 Plein Air Competition
Summit Artspace
Fri 18 · 12 PM
🗺️Guided tour🏰Heritage
Hower House Museum Tours
Hower House Museum
Wed 23 · 11 AM
🖼️Exhibition
1899 Building & Akron Garden Club Art Blooms 2026
Akron Art Museum
Thu 17 · 11 AM
🍽️Food🎪Street party
Akron Greek Fest
Annunciation Akron Greek Orthodox Church
At 1 PM
🏰Heritage
Traditional Latin Mass
St. Mary Parish
Tue 15 · 10 AM
🖼️Exhibition
CVAC: Whiskey Painters of America Exhibition & Art Sale
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
Fri 25 · 12 PM
🖼️Exhibition🏰Heritage
Reopening Weekend at the Akron Art Museum
Akron Art Museum
Wed 30 · 6 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Stop the Bleed with Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Goodyear Branch Library, Akron
Wed 30 · 6:30 PMFree
📚Literature
Tea and Terror: Horror Book Club
Highland Square Branch Library, Akron
Sat 26
🖼️Exhibition🪑Flea market
2026 Tallmadge Fall Gun, Knife and Military Show
Summit County Fairgrounds Arena, Tallmadge
Mon 28 · 6 PMFree
📚Literature
Books and Boba
Odom Boulevard Branch Library, Akron
Wed 7 · 6 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Cervical and HPV Cancer Prevention
Maple Valley Branch Library, Akron
Thu 1
🤝Volunteering💛Inclusivity
Autism Society of Greater Akron Social Clubs
Mimi Vanderhaven — Northeast Ohio, Akron, OH, United States
Thu 1
🤝Volunteering🧾Drop-in services
Food Rescue US: Food Donors and Volunteers Needed
Medina & Summit County areas
Sat 19
🤝Volunteering
NAMIWalks Summit County 2026
Summit County
Tue 22 · 7 PM
🤝Volunteering🧾Drop-in services
NAMI Connection
Community Support Services
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Venues in Akron
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Akron Civic Theatre
29 events
Odom Boulevard Branch Library
37 events
North Hill Branch Library
28 events
SLNC
47 events
Firestone Park Branch Library
32 events
Kenmore Branch Library
38 events
Northwest Akron Branch Library
42 events
FASN/Visitors Center
35 events
Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library
28 events
Green Branch Library
45 events