Akron Life August 2022

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8/12 & 8/13 Monster Bash: Bela Lugosi Film Festival Enjoy a horror movie marathon, snacks vendors and more. Canton Palace theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. Friday 3 p.m.- midnight & Saturday noon-11 p.m. $5- $40. cantonpalacetheatre.org 8/13 Phuture Boogie Roller Skating on the Plaza Join in for the TikTok Challenge skate night. Rent skates for $2 per pair. Cascade Plaza, 1 Cascade Plaza, Akron. 6-9 p.m. downtownakron.com 8/13 & 8/14 Props and Pistons Festival Take in an air show, educational aviation exhibits, a car show, live music and more at this family-friendly festival. Akron-Fulton Airport, 1600 Triplett Blvd., Akron. Free parking and shuttle available at Derby Downs, 789 Derby Downs Drive, Akron.11 a.m.-5 p.m. flyohio.org 8/14 Akron Pickle Fest Celebrate pickles with food vendors, fishing for pickles, pickle tosses and more. Canal Place Limited, 520 S. Main St., Akron. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. downtownakron.com 8/14 Goodyear Band Concert Relax while listening to live music in the courtyard. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 12:30 p.m. stanhywet.org 8/14 Sips & Dips Go to the pavilion at Gervasi Vineyard and try four of its wines paired with dips, like ricotta, a cheese spread vegetable shooter, lemon and garlic and smoked cheddar horseradish. Gervasi Vineyard, pavilion, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 2-3 p.m. $39. gervasivineyard.com distillery at Gervasi Vineyard during a tour, then enjoy three spirit tastings and take home a shot glass and a salty snack. Gervasi Vineyard, the Still House, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 2-3 p.m. $17. gervasivineyard.com 8/14, 8/21 & 8/28 Distillery Tasting Tours Check out the

8/16 Music by the Lake Listen to live music at Summit Metro Parks by the Metro Parks

8/20 Spirits of the Civic: The Venetian Ball Travel back in time to Venice, where the masquerade began. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 6:30 p.m. $150 immersive gala, $250 VIP plus immersive gala. akroncivic.com 8/20 & 8/21 “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” in Concert Listen as the Cleveland Orchestra performs alongside the “Harry Potter” film as a part of the Blossom Music Festival. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steel Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m. $26-$121. clevelandorchestra.com 8/21 French Cafe & More: Opus 216 As a part of Tuesday Musical’s popular Music alfresco series, Opus 216 plays pieces ranging from French cafe jazz to American ragtime. Barder House, 1041 W. Market St., Akron. 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. $20. tuesdaymusical.org 8/23 Brown Bag Lunch Learn about growing up on the West Side from Mel Herncane, Rudy Turkal, Tom Fererro and Fred DeGordon while munching on cookies or eating lunch. 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. 12:10-12:50 p.m. massillonmuseum.org 8/23-8/28 Akron RubberDucks vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels 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 8/25 Pavilion Wine Pairing Dinner Feast on a five-course meal with wine pairings while listening to live music by Rolando in Gervasi Vineyard’s pavilion. The delicious menu includes a crab cake, duck leg, soft herb pappardelle, grilled lamb chops and triple chocolate cake. Gervasi Vineyard, pavilion, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6-8:30 p.m. Members $130, nonmembers $140. gervasivineyard.com

Ensemble. Silver Creek Metro Park, 89 Eastern Road, Doylestown. 7-8 p.m. summitmetroparks.org 8/16 Yoga in the Pavilion Practice outside near the lake during one of Gervasi Vineyard’s summer yoga classes led by Yoga Strong. Gervasi Vineyard, pavilion, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6-7 p.m. gervasivineyard.com 8/17 Barberton Memories: 1940s Learn about this eventful decade in Barberton history. During that time, World War II occurred, the city celebrated its 50th anniversary, the Barberton High School football team won the state championship and more. You can also view an event livestream on the library’s Facebook page. Barberton Public Library, local history room, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. 2:30 p.m. barbertonlibrary.org 8/17 Woodland Mushrooms Hike the park with a naturalist who explains the ecology of mushrooms. Liberty Park Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg. 6:30-8 p.m. summitmetroparks.org 8/18 Bob James Concert Hear tunes by Grammy Award-winning jazz keyboard player Bob James. Enjoy a macaron trio and a glass of wine included in your ticket. Gervasi Vineyard, pavilion, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 8-9:30 p.m. General tickets $45, premium tickets $55. gervasivineyard.com 8/19 Mo’ Mojo Jam out to tunes by local zydeco band Mo’ Mojo, performing across the street from the Barberton Public Library. Lake Anna Park gazebo, 615 W. Park Ave., Barberton. 7 p.m. Free. barbertonlibrary.org 8/19, 8/21, 8/26 & 8/27 “Reefer Madness” Millennial Theatre Project presents this musical inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name. Akron Civic Theatre, Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $20. akroncivic.com

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