Akron Life June 2023

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6/10 Brew at the Zoo Enjoy food trucks, beer tastings and live music by Cold Blue Steele during this ’70s disco party event. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron. 6:30 9:30 p.m. $20-$35. akronzoo.org 6/12 “The Fiddlers of Dublin” Catch three starring fiddlers in this performance that is a part of the Countryside Concerts series and is led by Jeannette Sorrell. The Bath Church, United Church of Christ, 3980 W. Bath Road, Akron. 7:30 p.m. $10-$57. apollosfire.org 6/14 & 6/28 Hooks & Books Discuss what you’ve been reading while you sew or knit at this event at 6 p.m. June 14 and 2 p.m. June 28. White Rabbit Galleries, 571 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton. Free. barbertonlibrary.org

6/8, 6/13, 6/22 & 6/29 Summer Serenades in the Park Concert Series Listen to performances by the Canton Symphony Orchestra at Fry Family Park, Stadium Park, Metzger Park and Minerva Municipal Park. 6:30 p.m. Free. starkparks.com 6/9 ArtWalk Enjoy local art, music, food and more at this event themed “Be the Change: Social Justice & the Arts.” Historic Arts District, Akron. 4-9 p.m. Free. summitartspace.org 6/9-10 Founders’ Day Weekend Commemorate the 88th anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous at the Gate Lodge, which has 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

6/9-6/11 “Matilda: The Musical” See this Rubber City Theatre performance of the story about Matilda, a young girl with psychokinetic powers. Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. $20-$50. goodyeartheater.com 6/9 ! 6/24 “A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM” Experience this comedy with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim in an open-air pavilion. Porthouse Theatre, 3143 O’Neil Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 2 or 8 p.m. kent.edu/porthouse

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