Akron Life June 2022

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6/15 Barberton Memories: 1930s Attend this presentation in person or virtually to learn about what it was like to live in Northeast Ohio during the Great Depression. Barberton Public Library, local history room, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. 2:30 p.m. Free. barbertonlibrary.org 6/16 Silver Creek Kayak Learn to paddle a kayak with a certified instructor and naturalist while observing wildlife around the water. Silver Creek Metro Park, 5000 Hametown Road, Norton. 3:30-5:30 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. $15. summitmetroparks.org 6/16 Tools that Built the Connecticut Western Reserve: Cutting Tools The Summit County Historical Society of Akron, OH presents this in-person and virtual program about vintage tools in its permanent collection. This session continues to focus on tools like braces, chisels, frow, gimlet, planes beetles and mauls. John Brown House, 514 Diagonal Road, Akron. Free members, $10 in-person nonmembers. summithistory.org

6/18 Brew at the Zoo: Luau Sample craft beers and wines, listen to a live DJ and explore the zoo after hours. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron. 6:30 9:30 p.m. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. akronzoo.org 6/18 Relay for Life Summit County Join this fundraising event that benefits the American Cancer Society. Walk the track as local entertainers keep participants energized. 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. 2-11 p.m. downtowncf.com 6/19 Father’s Day Car Show Spend time with dad at the 64th annual car show at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, which features 400 classic, antique and collectors cars that were made 1915 and 1996. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. stanhywet.org 6/19 Father’s Day at the Zoo All fathers and grandfathers can visit the zoo for free. Parking rates apply. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. akronzoo.org

6/16-7/2 “Little Shop of Horrors” Watch this performance, directed by Terri Kent, on select dates to see the story of Seymour Krelborn and his carnivorous plant, Audrey II, based on the film by Roger Corman. Porthouse Theatre, 3143 O’Neil Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 2 p.m. or 8 p.m. porthousetheatre.com 6/17 Blue Heron Homecoming This festival gives community members a chance to learn more about the Akron Waterways Renewed program while enjoying hands-on exhibits, tours, entertainment, giveaways and more. Cascade Valley Park, the Chuckery Area, 837 Cuyahoga St., Akron. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. akronwaterwaysrenewed.com 6/17 Dirty Deeds Celebrate Third Friday with this AC/DC tribute band and opener Magic Alex as a part of the Rock the Lock concert series. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. $5. lock3live.com 6/17 & 6/18 “Peter Pan: The Musical” Watch this classic story by J.M. Barrie performed by the Akron Civic Theatre’s All-City Musical. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 2:30 or 7:30 p.m. $10-$25. akroncivic.com

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