Akron Life May 2023

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Through 8/27 “As the World Weds: Global Wedding Traditions” This Kent State University Museum exhibit features pieces of clothing beyond white dresses that are incorporated in wedding ceremonies around the world. Kent State University Museum, 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday noon-4 p.m. Free, students, sta " and all on Sundays, otherwise $6 general public. kent.edu/museum 5/2-5/7 Akron RubberDucks vs. Portland Sea Dogs Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team a " iliate of the Cleveland Guardians. Times and prices vary. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. akronrubberducks.com 5/2-7/23 “Borderless: Artist Migration from the CMA Collection” View pieces that tell stories and journeys of artists who have experienced migration, immigration and displacement. Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday 1-5 p.m. Free members, $8 adults. cantonart.org 5/2-7/23 “Finding Home: Four Artists’ Journeys” Check out more than 150 drawings, paintings, linoleum block prints and digital mixed media works by Frances Jetter, David Macaulay, James McMullan and Yuyi Morales, who depict the immigration experience. Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday 1-5 p.m. Free members, $8 adults. cantonart.org

5/3 & 5/4 May 4 Commemoration The 53rd commemoration of the May 4, 1970, shootings at Kent State University includes events like a lecture series, a screening of the film “Young Plato,” a candlelight walk, a performance by the Kent Chorale and more. Kent State University, 800 E. Summit St., Kent. kent.edu/may4 5/4 Good Garden Talks: Healthy Garden Soil & Compost Learn about using organic waste materials to create healthy soil during this event hosted by Summit Metro Parks in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and Ohio State University Extension. Summit Lake Nature Center, 411 Ira Ave., Akron. 6:30-7:30 p.m. summitmetroparks.org 5/4-9/30 “World of Wonders” This exhibit with work by pop funk sculptor Clayton Bailey is open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Polsky Building, 225 S. Main St., Akron. 4-8 p.m. curatedstorefront.org 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 & 5/26 Lunchtime Yoga Relax with some beginner-friendly yoga at the Massillon Museum each Friday. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. 12:30-1:15 p.m. $6 class, $15 three classes. massillonmuseum.org 5/6 Classy Canvas Get inspired at this adults-only event that guides you through painting a scene of nature’s beauty. Registration is required. Summit Lake Nature Center, 411 Ira Ave., Akron. 10-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-2 p.m. summitmetroparks.org

5/6 In Concert with Joe Lovano Listen as Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, composer and producer Joe Lovano performs with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra. HUG Event Center, 133 Merriman Road, Akron. 7 p.m. $10-$35. akronc3.org 5/6 Putt Around Downtown Play a round of mini golf at downtown Kent businesses during this event by Main Street Kent. Downtown Kent. Noon-5 p.m. $15. mainstreetkent.org 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 & 5/27 Winery Tours Explore Gervasi Vineyard’s winemaking facility, then enjoy four wine tastings and four chef-selected bites. Gervasi Vineyard, the Crush House, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 1:30-2:30 p.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m. $27. gervasivineyard. com 5/7 Biggest Week Bird Walk Hike with a naturalist to celebrate the Biggest Week in American Birding. Bring binoculars. Cascade Valley Metro Park, Valley View Area, 1212 Cuyahoga St., Akron. 8-10:30 a.m. summitmetroparks.org 5/7 The Righteous Brothers Watch a performance by this musical duo, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. 6 p.m. $45-$75. cantonpalacetheatre.org 5/7, 5/21 & 5/28 Distillery Tasting Tours Go behind the scenes of the distillery at Gervasi Vineyard during a tour, then enjoy three spirit tastings and take home a shot glass. Gervasi Vineyard, the Still House, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 2-3 p.m. $17. gervasivineyard.com

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