Akron Life May 2022

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5/22 Napoleon Dynamite: A Conversation with Jon Heder and Efren Ramirez Watch this 2004 indie classic, then enjoy a moderated discussion with cast members Jon Heder and Efren Ramirez. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. 6 p.m. $25-$125. cantonpalacetheatre.org 5/24 Brown Bag Lunch: “The History of Military Dog Tags & Our Fallen Heroes” Learn about military history from Ret. Major George Lemon while munching on cookies or eating lunch. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. 12:10-12:50 p.m. Free. massillonmuseum.org 5/25 Native Plants: Practical Gardening Tips Discover the challenges of growing native plants and tips to help you along the way at this Meet Me in the Garden educational series by the Summit County Master Gardeners, presented by Cuyahoga Valley National Park wetlands biologist and native seed collector and grower Sonia Bingham. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Free. summitmastergardeners.org 5/25 “Say It Loud” Take in a performance of this piece about the experiences of local residents, created by local Black theater artists and presented by the Akron Civic Theatre’s Millennial Theatre Project. Afterward, stay for the town hall style discussion. Akron Civic Theatre, Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. Free. akroncivic.com 5/27 Laughing Off the Rails Comedy Night Catch three comedy acts while on a two-hour ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Road, Independence. 6:30 p.m. $55. cvsr.org 5/29, 6/26, 7/31, 8/28 & 9/25 Yoga on the West Terrace Participate in a beginner-friendly vinyasa flow yoga practice, then tour the Manor House and gardens. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $12 members, $16 nonmembers. stanhywet.org 5/28-7/20 “Accessible Expressions Ohio” Presented by Art Possible Ohio, this annual juried exhibition features artistic work by artists with disabilities. Massillon Museum, Fred F. Silk Community Room Gallery, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. massillonmuseum.org 5/31-6/5 Akron RubberDucks vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. $5-$27. akronrubberducks.com 6/4 In Search of Bigfoot The Ohio Night Stalkers present physical and audio evidence of their Bigfoot research at this presentation. Barberton Public Library, Spillette Meeting Room, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. 2 p.m. barbertonlibrary.org

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