Akron Life August 2023

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8/6 TRY IT: KAYAKING Test out kayaking by maneuvering on the water in a relaxed environment. Summit Lake Nature Center, 411 Ira Ave., Akron. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. summitmetroparks.org 8/7 Summer Kids Movie Series Families can watch “Turning Red,” as well as a sensory-friendly viewing that employs dimmed lights and lower sound. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. sensory cinema viewing. $2. cantonpalacetheatre.org 8/9 & 8/23 Hooks & Books Discuss what you’ve been reading while you sew or knit at this event at 6 p.m. Aug. 9 and 2 p.m. Aug. 23. White Rabbit Galleries, 571 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton. Free. barbertonlibrary.org 8/10 New Wave Nation Rock out to some ’80s tunes during this performance. Gervasi Vineyard, Pavilion, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 8 p.m. $19-$29. gervasivineyard.com 8/10-8/12 “The Encounter: Akron” Watch a cast of Northeast Ohio performers during this work choreographed by Kimberly Bartosik and developed in partnership with Rubber City Theatre. Guzzetta Hall, 228 E. Buchtel Ave., Akron. Thursday-Friday 7 p.m. & Saturday 3 p.m. Free-$10. nccakron.org

8/10, 8/17, 8/24 & 8/31 Summer Serenades Concerts Small groups of performers from the Canton Symphony Orchestra perform at local parks. Quail Hollow Park, 13480 Congress Lake Drive, Hartville; Faircrest Park, 1001 Faircrest St. SW, Canton; St. Helena Heritage Park, 125 Tuscarawas St., Canal Fulton; Stadium Park, 1305 Stadium Park Drive NW, Canton. 6:30 p.m. Free. starkparks.com 8/10 & 8/24 Forest Therapy Walk Unwind during this nonstrenuous guided walk while appreciating the natural world. River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth & Medina Marsh, 4266 Fenn Road, Medina. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. medinacountyparks.com 8/11 Growing Up Akron Attend this family-friendly fundraiser for Child Guidance & Family Solutions that includes a bu ! et, entertainment and more. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 6-9 p.m. $35 children-$80 adults. cgfs.org 8/11 Zoso Jam out to this Led Zeppelin tribute band as well as Neil Zaza. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. $5. lock3live.com 8/11 & 8/12 DAYTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE CO. Watch this performance during the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival that honors the legacy of the founding artistic director of Ohio Ballet. Goodyear Heights Metro Park, 2077 Newton St., Akron. 8:45 p.m. akrondancefestival.org

8/11 & 8/19 Intro to Archery for All Ages Try out the sport of archery at this program open to both beginning and experienced archers. Aug. 11 Silver Creek Metro Park, Archery Range, 89 Eastern Road, Doylestown, 5-6:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 19 Liberty Park, Tinkers Creek Area, 10303 Aurora Hudson Road, Streetsboro, 10-11:30 a.m. and noon 1:30 p.m. $10. summitmetroparks.org 8/12, 8/19 & 8/26 Winery Pairings Tour 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 p.m. or 3 p.m. $29. gervasivineyard.com 8/12 ! 10/15 “TEN POINT PERSPECTIVE” Check out pieces by the Artists of Group Ten. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Tuesday Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday 2-5 p.m. Free. massillonmuseum.org 8/13 History Hike: Deep Lock Quarry Learn about the history of our quarries, canals and railroads while checking out the Ohio & Erie Canal and a century-old sandstone quarry. Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park, 5779 Riverview Road, Peninsula. 9-11 a.m. summitmetroparks.org 8/13 Music at the Lodge: Hip to That Listen to this Cleveland-based jazz duo while enjoying nature. The Lodge at Allardale, 141 Remsen Road, Medina. 2-3 p.m. Free. medinacountyparks.com

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