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Creativity and Healing: The Art of Expressive Therapy

12 p.m. - 1 p.m. / The University of Akron: The National Museum of Psychology

5 p.m. - 9 p.m. / Summit Artspace

StarFall Creative Collective Presents: Crafternoon

12 p.m. - 2 p.m. / Summit Artspace

St. Patrick's Day Party With the Mickey's

7 p.m. / Jilly's Music Room

24th Annual Prom Dress Giveaway

12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Farming While Black

2 p.m. / The Nightlight

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156 S Main St
Akron, OH 44308
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Exciting Spring Exhibitions Open at Summit Artspace on Apr. 11, 2025Five exhibitions open at Summit Artspace (140 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44308) on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Spring exhibitions will be open during public hours on Fridays from Noon to 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through Friday, June 14, 2025.

Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Opens Voting for Annual Zenith AwardsGet ready to cast your votes! The Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau (ASCVB) has opened voting for its 22nd Zenith Awards, an annual celebration recognizing hospitality industry partners within Summit County, ranging from attractions and restaurants to hotels and shops.

Downtown Akron Sakura Festival Returns April 5, 2025Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) announces the Fifth Annual Downtown Akron Sakura Festival along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail on Saturday, April 5, from 1 to 7 pm, with hubs of activation at Lock 1, Lock 2, Lock 3 (open until 8), the Towpath Trail near Spaghetti Warehouse, the Mustill Store Museum and James R. Williams Tower.

In addition to funding from downtown business and property owners, Downtown Akron Partnership receives support from the following philanthropic organizations.