Akron Life May 2022

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Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens The North American Reciprocal Museum Association is offering virtual tours of the first floor of the manor house at Stan Hywet. Guests can tour the most impressive floor without leaving their homes. stanhywet.org Summit County Historical Society of Akron, OH Learn about historical figures on their birthdays, join virtual book talks, view artifacts and more on its Facebook page. facebook.com/ summitcountyhistoricalsociety Summit Metro Parks Explore many different topics, including animals, plants, different habitats, fitness and more, through virtual events. summitmetroparks.org Up Front Art Space This Cuyahoga Falls gallery is sharing photos and videos of artwork for sale to support local creatives. facebook.com/ upfrontartspace

Virtual Jukebox Dance and sing along to videos made by local artists. You may have heard some of these 330 artists, like Jim Ballard, Shelby Olive and Adrian Labra on 90.7 and 91.3 Summit FM radio waves in the past. Browse the 50-plus videos to enjoy your favorites and discover new sounds. the330.net/virtual-jukebox Wandering Aesthetics Theatre Go on this Akron troupe’s Facebook page for performance videos frommembers and fans — it could be play readings, poetry, comedy, puppets, dance or whatever else artists submit. facebook. com/watheatre

Events

Through 5/7 “La Cage Aux Folles” presented by Boom Theatre Based on the 1973 French play of the same name by Jean Poiret, it tells the story of a gay couple, Georges, the manager of a St-Tropez nightclub featuring drag entertainment, and Albin, his romantic partner and star attraction, and the farcical adventures that ensue when Georges’ son, Jean-Michel, brings home his fiancee’s ultra-conservative parents to meet them. Akron Civic Theatre, Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. $20. akroncivic.com Through 5/8 “Clue” It all begins on a dark and stormy night, as six mysterious guests arrive at Boddy Manor for a night of murder and blackmail that they will never forget. Was it Miss Scarlet in in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the lead pipe? Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist. Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. $12-$31. weathervaneplayhouse.com Through 5/15 “The Importance of Being Earnest” This outrageous, romantic, classic comedy by Oscar Wilde is all about marriage, morals, good looks and other deeply important things. Mistaken identities, quippy dialogue, high tea and a happy ending make for the perfect spring evening. Ohio Shakespeare Festival, Greystone Hall, 103 S. High St., Akron. $15-$35. ohioshakespearefestival.com.

Weathervane Playhouse Sign up for virtual workshops and

classes for all ages that focus on dancing, acting and more. Also view short films on the theater’s YouTube channel. weathervaneplayhouse.com

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