Akron Life April 2022

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4/9 TKS Productions presents Little Feat with special guest Jack Broadbent Little Feat is the classic example of a fusion of California rock, funk, folk, jazz, country, rockabilly and New Orleans swamp boogie. Jack Broadbent has spent the past few years wowing audiences across the globe with his blend of virtuosic acoustic and slide guitar and blues-inspired vocals. Akron Civic Theatre, Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $48-$88. akroncivic.com 4/9 & 4/10 Groundworks: Spring Performance Series 2022 GroundWorks DanceTheater presents world-premiere dance works by award-winning choreographer Peter Chu and GroundWorks artist-in-residence Antonio Brown. Akron Civic Theatre, Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 3 and 7:30 p.m. $25. akroncivic.com 4/10 CVSR’s Royalty on the Rails Join CVSR for an afternoon on the train to listen to stories, sing songs, enjoy a sweet treat, receive autographs and take pictures with some Little Mermaid, Sea Prince, Rapunzel and Rapunzel’s Prince characters. Children are encouraged to dress up in costumes. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula Depot, 1630 Mill St. W., Peninsula. $30-$35. cvsr.org 4/12 “The Ultimate Prog Rock Experience” The band will be performing the classics and epics of Genesis, Yes, King Crimson and ELP, along with some Pink Floyd, Rush, Jethro Tull, Peter Gabriel, Gentle Giant and more. The Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. 8 p.m. $30-$40. thekentstage.com 4/12-4/16 Akron RubberDucks vs. Reading Fightin’ Phils Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. $5-$27. akronrubberducks.com 4/13 Jilly’s presents Point of No Return Improv Point of No Return Improv is a PG-13, medium-form improv comedy group. It provides an interactive comedy experience, spontaneously creating scenes based on audience suggestions. Brave volunteers may even find themselves on stage being serenaded or used as props by the cast. Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 7-9 p.m. Free. jillysmusicroom.com 4/13 Voices in the Valley presents “The Lowest Pair” Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee are two kindred spirits who first met on the banks of the Mississippi while touring the Midwest festival circuit. They have recorded and released five albums together, relentlessly toured North America, and ventured to the U.K. twice, playing over 500 live shows over the past five years. G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St., Peninsula. 8 p.m. $15. peninsulahistory.org

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Miami’s orchestra for the 21st century Nu Deco’s innovative, genre-bending performances are energizing, unforgettable experiences. Bach and Bizet to Queen and Daft Punk.

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