Akron Life August 2023

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8/13, 8/20 & 8/27 Distillery Tasting Tour Go behind the scenes of the distillery at Gervasi Vineyard during a tour, then enjoy three spirit tastings and take home a shot glass. Gervasi Vineyard, the Still House, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 3 p.m. $21. gervasivineyard.com 8/15 & 8/22 MUSIC IN THE PARK Enjoy performances by the Metro Parks Ensemble while out in nature. Furnace Run Metro Park, Brushwood Area, 4955 Townsend Road, Richfield & Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park, Lot C4, 5550 Christman Road, Green. 7-8 p.m. summitmetroparks.org 8/15-8/20 Akron RubberDucks vs. Erie SeaWolves Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team a ! iliate of the Cleveland Guardians. Times and prices vary. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. akronrubberducks.com 8/15 & 8/29 Yoga in the Pavilion Relax with this outdoor flow led by Yoga Strong. Gervasi Vineyard, the Pavilion, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6-7 p.m. $15. gervasivineyard.com 8/17 Akron Roundtable: Richard J. Kramer Catch a presentation by the chairman, CEO and president of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. Noon. $25. akronroundtable.org

8/17 Annika Chambers Take in a performance by this award-winning blues singer. Akron Civic Theatre, Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. $25-$30. akroncivic.com 8/17 Bob James Concert Hear this Grammy Award-winning jazz keyboardist. Gervasi Vineyard, Pavilion, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 8 p.m. $45-$55. gervasivineyard.com 8/18 Dirty Deeds Rock out to this AC/DC tribute band and Walking in Circles. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. Free. lock3live.com 8/18 & 8/19 Monster Bash Film Festival and Expo Watch eight movies including “The War of the Worlds” and “The Blob,” shop from vendors and more. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. Friday 3 p.m.-midnight & Saturday noon-midnight. $5- $40. cantonpalacetheatre.org 8/19 PorchRokr Music and Art Festival Jam out to nearly 150 local bands and artists at this outdoor music and art festival. Highland Square, Akron. 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. highlandsquareakron.org 8/19 The Fantasy Prom Don elegant attire and re-create your perfect prom at the Akron Civic Theatre’s annual gala. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. VIP reception 5:30 p.m. & gala 6:30 p.m. $150-$250. akroncivic.com

8/19 & 8/30 Beginner Stand-up Paddleboarding Get a workout while trying this quickly growing water sport. Aug. 19 Silver Creek Metro Park, Lake House and Pheasant Run Area, 5000 Hametown Road, Norton, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 30 Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park, Lot C6, 6194 Christman Road, Green, 4-6 p.m. $15. summitmetroparks.org 8/20 Skoops and Spirits Indulge with Skoops Ice Cream frozen desserts and Gervasi Vineyard spirits. Gervasi Vineyard, Villa Grande, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 2 p.m. $39. gervasivineyard.com 8/20 & 9/24 VINTAGE BASE BALL Cheer on the Akron Black Stockings during a game of vintage “base ball.” Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Noon-4 p.m. stanhywet.org 8/22 Brown Bag Lunch: Scott Edwards Listen to this presentation titled “The Art of Jack Nicholson on Screen.” Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. 12:10-12:50 p.m. Free. massillonmuseum.org 8/25 The Anniversary Film Series Mark the release of “Animal House.” Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. 7:30 p.m. $7. cantonpalacetheatre.org

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akronlife.com | AUGUST 2023