Akron Life August 2023

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8/25 The University of Akron Marching Band Family and Friends Preview Performance Get in the Akron Zips spirit with “Ohio’s Pride” marching band. InfoCision Stadium, 375 E. Exchange St., Akron. 6 p.m. uakron.edu 8/25-12/17 “Posing Beauty in African American Culture” View over 100 photographs spanning the 20th and 21st centuries and focusing on African and African American beauty. Kent State University Museum, 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent. Tuesday Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday noon-4 p.m. Free, students, sta ! and all on Sundays, otherwise $6 general public. kent.edu/museum 8/26 Akron Pride Festival Celebrate LGBTQ plus pride while enjoying live entertainment, food trucks, a parade and more. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. akronpridefestival.org 8/26 Glow Paddle Bring your kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard for a fun trip a " er dark. Chippewa Yacht Club, Longacre Lane, Chippewa Lake. 8-9:30 p.m. Free. medinacountyparks.com 8/26 Glow Trail Challenge Wear glow-in-the dark accessories and run or walk 4 miles in the dark. Fry Family Park, 2533 Farber St., Magnolia. 8:15 p.m. $5-$10. starkparks.com 8/26 & 8/27 Art on the Green Peruse work by over 140 artists at this 41st annual juried fine arts and cra " s show presented by the Hudson Society of Artists. Joann Fabrics Green, corner of state Route 91 and Terex Road. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. hudsonsocietyofartists.com 8/27 Fall Hiking Spree Kickoff Hike the Seneca Trail with naturalists to get a start on the 60th annual Fall Hiking Spree. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. Noon-3 p.m. summitmetroparks.org 8/27 Yoga on the West Terrace Relax with a yoga class then take a stroll through the gardens. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $12 members, $16 non members. stanhywet.org 8/29-9/3 Akron RubberDucks vs. Bowie Baysox Root for 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 8/31 In the Heartland Enjoy the music of the Michael Stanley Band. Gervasi Vineyard, Pavilion, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 8 p.m. $19-$29. gervasivineyard.com 8/31 “The Room” 20th Anniversary Commemorate the anniversary of this film with a special appearance by Greg Sestero. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. 6 p.m. cantonpalacetheatre.org 8/31 Stanislav Golovin Faculty Recital Hear The University of Akron’s assistant professor of music perform on clarinet. Guzzetta Recital Hall, 228 E. Buchtel Ave., Akron. 7:30 p.m. uakron.edu 9/1-9/3 Akron Pizza Festival Sample slices from local pizza parlors, enjoy live music, play cornhole and more. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-10 p.m., Saturday noon-10 p.m. & Sunday noon-6 p.m. Free-$5. akronpizzafest.com

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