Akron Life April 2022

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4/15 Pinot & Petals Easter Edition Gather your friends and family and join us for a fun floral arrangement experience led by florist Matthew Moore of Leaf Home and Blooms in the Villa Grande. Registration includes a glass of pinot grigio or pinot noir and everything you need to assemble your own Easter centerpiece to take home. Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6-7 p.m. $89. gervasivineyard.com 4/15 Adult Egg Hunt Join Akron Zoo for an after hours adults-only egg hunt where you will find hidden eggs across the zoo. Every participant will receive a goodie bag and a chance to win prizes, plus food truck snacks and adult beverages are available for purchase. Costume characters are provided by Imaginos Productions, LLC. This event is for ages 21 and over. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Avenue, Akron. 6-9 p.m. $23-$28. akronzoo.org 4/15 CVSR Ales on Rails Beer Tasting Excursion Climb aboard for a two-hour train ride through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while enjoying four beer selections paired with light appetizers. Seating is assigned. Commemorative glass is included. You must be at least 21 years of age to ride. Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Road, Independence. 6:30 p.m. $50-$60. cvsr.com

4/14 Josh Gates Live: An Evening of Legends, Mysteries, and Tales of Adventure Join explorer, talk show host and author Josh Gates from Discovery Channel’s smash-hit series, “Expedition Unknown” and “Josh Gates Tonight” for an evening of adventure. From hilarious misadventures to thrilling moments of discovery, Josh Gates keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. $19-$102. akroncivic.com 4/14 Jilly’s presents Dr. Sketchy’s Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School is the world’s premier alternative drawing movement. Artists draw glamorous underground performers in an atmosphere of boozy conviviality. Founded in 2005 in a dive bar in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Sketchy’s has now spread to over 100 cities around the world. Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $10. jillysmusicroom.com 4/15 Canton Palace Kids Movie: “Hop” School’s out, so come to the theater for affordable family fun with a movie on Canton’s largest screen. E.B., the Easter Bunny’s teenage son, heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a rock ‘n’ roll band. In Los Angeles, he’s taken in by Fred after the out-of-work slacker hits E.B. with his car. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. 1 p.m. $2. cantonpalacetheatre.org

4/15 THRVE Springfest 2022 This first ever event will be headlined by Taylor Gang’s latest signee Fedd The God alongside DJ Dom Beets and heavy hitting local talent Jaxsaun, StackaaBabyy, Chanelle Kazadi, TYGKO, Big Sherm and special guest with music provided by DJ EZ and DJ Chosen. This event will also include photo booth opportunities, art curation, fashion vendors and more. Akron Civic Theatre, Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $20-$40. akroncivic.com 4/15 World Premier of “Hell Van” After four years in production, Kent, Ohio film group the Slow Mutants cordially invites you to the world premiere of this action-packed horror movie about a van from Hell. Enthralled by his demon-possessed van, a volunteer firefighter opens the gates of Hell as a dying town is powerless to stop him. The Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. 8 p.m. $20. thekentstage.com 4/16 Chocolate Wine Pairing Join Gervasi Vineyard in The Villa Grande for rich chocolate desserts paired with Gervasi’s award-winning wines. Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 11:30 a.m.-12:15. $34. gervasivineyard.com 4/16 Easter Egg Hunt The Easter Egg Hunt at Stan Hywet is a tradition for many. Children up to age 9 may participate in the hunt, but the entire family is welcome to visit with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a beautiful spring day on the estate. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $9-$15. stanhywet.org

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