Akron Life October 2022

10/2 SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR Tuesday Musical’s new season begins with a three-time Grammy Award-winning choir drawn from churches throughout South Africa. Hear African gospel music as well as songs by Billie Holiday, James Brown and more. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. tuesdaymusical.org

10/20 & 10/21 Dinner & Murder in the Mansion Don late 1920s attire, enjoy a meal filled with autumn flavors and then head to the Music Room to interact with troupe members to try and figure out who is hiding something. Ask questions to solve the mystery. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 5:30-9 p.m. $89.95 members, $99.95 nonmembers. stanhywet.org 10/22 Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run Join this race that goes through the heart of Akron and along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath, and enjoy apple cider at the finish. Cascade Plaza, 1 W. Mill St., Akron. 9 a.m. $44-$49. gourdyspumpkinrun.com 10/22 Spectral Hunters Investigation Team Learn all about how to prepare for a haunted investigation from the team then explore the area around Lake Anna later during an encore ghost hunt. Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. Preparation 2 p.m. & ghost hunt 7 p.m. barbertonlibrary.org 10/23 Nightmare on Front Street Head to Cuyahoga Falls for this Halloween-inspired event that features local breweries, live entertainment, food trucks, costume contests and more. Downtown Cuyahoga Falls. Noon 5 p.m. downtowncf.com

10/26 Ghouls’ Night Out Enjoy three chilling cocktails paired with small bites like deviled eggs, pumpkin beer-battered popcorn chicken and more. Gervasi Vineyard, Villa Grande Ballroom, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $39. gervasivineyard.com 10/26-12/3 “Here, There and Everywhere” See new work based on locals’ stories about the redevelopment of Akron by Akron Soul Train residency artist Drew Ippoliti, a local sculptor and assistant professor in the ceramics department at The University of Akron. Akron Soul Train, 191 King James Way, Akron. Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. akronsoultrain.org 10/27 & 10/28 Neuroscience Symposium Attend the 10th annual symposium hosted by Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute. This year, the focus is on Kent State alumni and their contributions to neuroscience. Kent State University. Thursday 5-8:30 p.m. & Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. kent.edu/brainhealth 10/27-10/28 & 11/3-11/4 Murder in the Mansion: A Double Dose of Death Don late 1920s attire and head to the Music Room to interact with troupe members to try and figure out who is hiding something. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 6:30-9 p.m. $38 members, $48 nonmembers. stanhywet.org

10/29 All Hale’s Eve: Sleepy Hale-O This adults-only Halloween bash features live music, trick-and-treat tasting stations and more. Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath. 7-11 p.m. Members $45, $50 nonmembers. halefarm.org 10/30 Hallo-Wine Dinner Savor fall with this four-course meal paired with Gervasi wines. Enjoy deviled eggs, pumpkin spice soup, grilled pork and more. Gervasi Vineyard, Villa Grande, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 1-2:30 p.m. $69. gervasivineyard.com 10/31 Annual Film Showing: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Embrace the holiday by joining the costume contest then watching this classic film. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. Costume contest 6:45 p.m. & screening 7:30 p.m. $20. cantonpalacetheatre.org

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