Akron Life May 2022

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Through 8/7 “Textures: The History and Art of Black Hair” The Kent State University Museum displays an exhibit that connects the history, fashion and art of Black hair. Kent State University Museum, 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m. Free, students, staff and all on Sundays, otherwise $6 general public. kent.edu/museum Through 10/30 Woof Walks Take your favorite canine for a walk at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens most Sundays through October. Dogs must be on a leash, and owners must pick up after their dogs. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. $5-$12. stanhywet.org Through 11/30 Summit Brew Path Explore local breweries with this passport presented by the Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau that includes 23 stops, including Hoppin’ Frog Brewery, Magic City Brewing Co., Ohio Brewing Co., Missing Mountain Brewing Co. and more. Summit County. summitbrewpath.com 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 & 5/29 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

THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2022

Drive-Thru Open Indoor Dining Church Tours Outside Dining

11am — 7pm 11am — 9pm 4pm —11pm 4pm — 9pm 4pm — 11pm 4pm — 9pm 6pm & 8pm 11am — 7pm 11am — 9pm 4pm —11pm 4pm — 9pm 4pm — 11pm

11am, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm

Esber Beverage Wine Tasting UnHitched Brewing Co. Area

Kids Playground

Hellenic Dancers Performances

FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022

Drive-Thru Open Indoor Dining Church Tours Outside Dining

11am, 3pm,6pm & 7:30pm

Esber Beverage Wine Tasting UnHitched Brewing Co. Area

Kids Playground 4pm — 9pm Hellenic Dancers Performances 5pm, 7pm & 8:30pm Comedian Gus Constantellis 9:15pm SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2022 Drive-Thru Open 11am — 7pm Indoor Dining 11am — 9pm Outside Dining 11am — 11pm Esber Beverage Wine Tasting 11am — 9pm UnHitched Brewing Co. Area 11am — 11pm Kids Playground 11am — 9pm Church Tours 11am, 4pm, 6pm & 7:30pm Hellenic Dancers Performances 3pm, 5:30pm 7pm & 8:30pm Greek Dance Lessons 4pm Fireworks After Sunset **Schedule Subject to change** FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL EVENTS LIVE MUSIC AND MORE!

5/5 Cinco de Mayo at the Knight Stage Celebrate Havana Nights featuring Justo Saborit’s original music with Latin flair, while enjoying a drink and light appetizers. Akron Civic Theatre, Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $35. akroncivic.com

5/6 Mozart and the Chevalier: 30th Anniversary Celebration Concert Listen to the music of two revered composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who was the son of a musician, and Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, who was the son of an African slave. First United Methodist Church, 263 E. Mill St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $10-$77. apollosfire.org 5/6 Truffle Making: Mother’s Day Climb aboard for a ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Rail road to celebrate Mother’s Day. Make no-bake adult truffles during the trip. Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Road, Independence. 6:30 p.m. $65. cvsr.org

5/4 Nu Deco Ensemble Nu Deco is a creative powerhouse with orchestral transformations of the works of Aretha Franklin, Queen and Daft Punk or multidisciplinary reimaginations of Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” and Bach’s Toccata and Fugue. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $19-$49. tuesdaymusical.org

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