Akron Life April 2022

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4/2-4/3, 4/9-4/10 & 4/16 Egg stra Wild Egg Hunt The zoo is hosting a wild egg hunt, perfect for little kiddos. All participants receive a bag of holiday treats. Tickets include admission to the zoo following the event. Costume characters are provided by Imaginos Productions, LLC. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron. 8:30-11 a.m. $7-$18. akronzoo.org 4/3 Symphony Uncorked with Benjamin and Erin Reidhead Join Canton Symphony Orchestra husband and wife musicians, Benjamin and Erin Reidhead, for more than just a concert. They take the crowd behind the scenes of music making with an hour of violin and horn duets and storytelling. Included in your ticket is a glass of wine and an antipasti cup to enjoy during the performance. Gervasi Vineyard, the Villa Grande, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6-7 p.m. $39. gervasivineyard.com 4/3 Brit Floyd World Tour 2022 Brit Floyd has circled the world with sold-out tours across Europe, North and South America, the Middle East and some of the world’s greatest venues. The Brit Floyd show has become a phenomenon widely regarded as the world’s greatest rock tribute show, faithfully recreating the scale and pomp of the final 1994 Pink Floyd tour. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $40-$160. akroncivic.com

Through 8/7 “Textures: The History and Art of Black Hair” The Kent State University Museum features an exhibit that connects the history, fashion and art of Black hair. Kent State University Museum, 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent. Tuesday Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m. Free, students, staff and all on Sundays, otherwise $6 general public. kent.edu/museum Through 10/30 Woof Walks Take your favorite canine for a walk at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens most Sundays through October. Dogs must be on a leash, and owners must pick up after their dogs. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. $5-$12. stanhywet.org 4/1 Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens 2022 Season This year, the focus will be how the Seiberling family used the estate to entertain family and friends as well as the wider Akron community. An exhibit in the manor house will showcase how the estate was used as an event space, with a deep dive into the types of parties and events that were held there and who attended. The exhibit will also explore how the staff created these events and what was going on behind-the-scenes to orchestrate a party or event. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. stanhywet.org 4/1 Voices in the Valley presents David Bromberg Quintet The Legendary David Bromberg has performed with everyone from Bob Dylan to Doc Watson. Fans can witness him in an intimate setting. G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St., Peninsula. 8 p.m. $43. peninsulahistory.org

4/1-4/29 CVSR Dinner on the Train Experience the luxury of the golden age of rail travel aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad on Friday evenings. This excursion is an experience to remember. Whether you are looking for a date night out or an evening with friends, this is the perfect way to dine in sophisticated comfort. Passengers must be 21 and over to ride. Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Road, Independence. 6:30 p.m. $105-$120. cvsr.com 4/1 & 4/2 Jilly’s presents the Walking Clampetts Enjoy two action-packed nights of rockabilly numbers, surf instrumentals, hits and obscurities for your dancing pleasure. Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $20. jillysmusicroom.com 4/2 Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience The Perondi’s dogs have been featured on national television numerous times. They have been guests on talk shows such as the “Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Ellen” and “Oprah Winfrey.” Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 2 and 6 p.m. $15-$25. akroncivic.com 4/2 Symphonic Dances A performance of color, movement and a kaleidoscope of international styles will be capped off by Rachmaninoff’s last score. The concert also features the virtuosic Korean Three Drum Dance, which amazes for its multi layered brilliance: the music, the dance and the remarkable women who perform both at the same time. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 8 p.m. $15-$60. akronsymphony.org

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