Akron Life July 2023

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7/26 Red Cross Blood Drive Make an appointment, donate blood and receive a voucher for a self-guided tour. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Carriage House Reception Hall, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. stanhywet.org 7/26 Theron Brown Jam to this Akron jazz musician during the Live & Local series. Cascade Plaza, 1 Cascade Plaza, Akron. 7-9 p.m. lock3live.com 7/27 The Labra Brothers Listen to this Latin funk and soul band during the Downtown@Dusk concert series. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. 6:30 p.m. Free. akronartmuseum.org

7/28 Grand Funk Railroad Groove to this five-piece rock group, as well as opener Subliners. Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. 8 p.m. $47.50- $77.50. goodyeartheater.com 7/28 Hard Days Night Hear this Beatles tribute band perform, as well as Cats on Holiday during the Rock the Lock series. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. Free. lock3live.com 7/28 Shades of the Mind Take in this work by Akron Soul Train resident artist Sujatha Srinivasan, who founded Shri Kalaa Mandir Center for Indian Performing Arts. Akron Civic Theatre, 7/28-8/12 Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival See performances by Verb Ohio Contemporary Ballet, GroundWorks DanceTheater and Dayton Contemporary Dance Co. in local parks on select dates during this festival that honors the legacy of the founding artistic director of Ohio Ballet. Locations vary. 8:45 p.m. akrondancefestival.org 7/29 Akron Pride Festival: Drag Battle At this fi " h annual competition, drag artists compete for the title of 2023 Drag Artist of the Year and a cash prize. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $28-$43. akroncivic. com 7/29 MusiCall of the Wild Concert Enjoy a family friendly performance by the full Canton Symphony Orchestra and a live animal showcase provided by Stark Parks. Sippo Lake Park, 5712 12th St. NW, Canton. 6:30 p.m. Free. cantonsymphony.org 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. $8 children, $14 general admission. akroncivic.com

7/27 Symphony Uncorked: Bass Trio Surround yourself with music during this performance by Brian Del Bianco, Jacob McAleavey and Thomas White. Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 8-9 p.m. $20. gervasivineyard.com 7/27-8/13 “Twelfth Night” Watch this Ohio Shakespeare Festival comedic performance on select nights. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 7:30 p.m. green show, 8 p.m. performance. $15-$35. ohioshakespearefestival.com

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