Akron Life June 2022

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Through 5/14/23 “Good Hope” View wall-sized pieces by this South African illustration studio. Pieces are inspired by the artists’ hometown environment. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Wednesday, Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. & Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $12 adult general admission. akronartmusuem.org 6/1-6/12 Tour of Distinctive Homes Get a look at seven unique homes and several beautiful gardens, and learn about them through professional narration at this event presented by Bath Volunteers for Service. $30-$35. bvshometour.org 6/1-6/30 Live Music at the Still House Relax at Gervasi Vineyard with tunes from artists like Rolando, Scott Paris, Eric Brooke and more. Gervasi Vineyard, the Still House, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday 7-10 p.m. Friday & Saturday 8-11 p.m. gervasivineyard.com 6/3, 6/10, 6/17 & 6/24 Lunchtime Yoga Relax with some beginner-friendly yoga at the Massillon Museum each Friday. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. 12:30-1:15 p.m. $6 class, $15 three classes. massillonmuseum.org 6/4 Eddie B: Teacher’s Only Comedy Tour Educators can have a laugh as Eddie B says things other teachers are reluctant to admit aloud. Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. 8 p.m. $35-$55. goodyeartheater.com 6/4 In Search of Bigfoot The Ohio Night Stalkers present physical and audio evidence of their Bigfoot research. Barberton Public Library, Spillette Meeting Room, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. 2 p.m. barbertonlibrary.org 6/4 William Zink Attend the book launch event for “North Hill” by Akron native William Zink. The novel focuses on the psychedelic ’60s in Akron. Trust Books, 1884 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. 4-7 p.m. facebook.com/ williamzinkauthor 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 & 6/25 Winery Tour Learn about Gervasi Vineyard’s winemaking facility, then enjoy four wine tastings, a wine glass and four chef-selected bites. Gervasi Vineyard, the Crush House, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 1:30-2:30 p.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m. $27. gervasivineyard.com 6/4, 6/25, 7/2, 8/6 & 9/3 Peninsula Flea Peruse handmade and vintage items at this upscale flea market. Heritage Farms, 6050 Riverview Road, Peninsula. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. heritagefarms.com 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 & 6/26 Distillery Tasting Tour Check out the distillery at Gervasi Vineyard during a tour, then enjoy three spirit tastings, a shot glass and a salty snack. Gervasi Vineyard, the Still House, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 2-3 p.m. $17. gervasivineyard.com

6/6-6/8 One-Day Family Camp Families can join their kids who are 3 and older for a close-up exploration of the zoo. Find other ZooCamp options at akronzoo.org. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron. 9 a.m.-noon. $35 members, $45 nonmembers. akronzoo.org 6/8 & 6/22 Hooks & Books Discuss what you’ve been reading while you sew or knit at this event at White Rabbit Galleries hosted by the Barberton Public Library. White Rabbit Galleries, 571 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton. 6/8 6 p.m., 6/22 2 p.m. barbertonlibrary.org 6/9 Latin Salsa Concert with Marlow Rosado See two-time Grammy Award-winning artist Marlow Rosado perform. Gervasi Vineyard, the pavilion, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 8-9:30 p.m. $45 general admission, 455 premium admission. gervasivineyard.com 6/10 Akron ArtWalk This event, themed “Young at Heart,” celebrates art and aging. Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St., Akron. 4-8 p.m. summitartspace.org 6/10 Fleetwood Macked Jam to this Fleetwood Mac tribute band and opener Kerosene as a part of the Rock the Lock concert series. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. Free. lock3live.com 6/10 & 6/11 International Community Festival Celebrate Akron’s diverse community with food, music, dance and more. Asian Services in Action, 370 E. Market St., Akron. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. asiaohio.org Gardens to honor the 87th anniversary of the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous, which started with a meeting in the gate lodge. Tour the gate lodge for free and also check out the exhibit “Henrietta Seiberling: A Spark for a Movement.” Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. stanhywet.org 6/10-6/12 Riverfront Irish Festival Head to this family-friendly festival in Cuyahoga Falls to hear live music, shop the Irish marketplace, watch traditional Irish dance and more. Falls River Square, Cuyahoga Falls. Free. riverfrontirishfest.org 6/10-11, 6/17-18 & 6/24-25 “Hair” Watch the Millennial Theatre Project’s production of this rock musical about hippie counterculture and the sexual revolution of the ’60s. Akron Civic Theatre, Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $20. akroncivic.com 6/11 Maps Annual Car Show Attend this 12th annual car show and also see 50-plus aircrafts. Maps Air Museum, 2260 International Parkway, North Canton. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $10 walk-in fee, $15 entry fee. mapsairmuseum.org 6/11 Stark Pride Festival Celebrate the LGBTQ community and allies at this downtown Canton festival that features music, educational material and family-friendly activities. Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave. NW, Canton. 3-10 p.m. starkpride.org 6/10-6/12 Founders’ Day Weekend Visit Stan Hywet Hall &

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