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Events in Downtown Akron

Downtown events, culture and entertainment pack the calendar with wide-ranging things to do and see. Whether you’re looking for a day of family fun or to catch a performance by your favorite band, downtown Akron offers so many options.

To suggest an event for inclusion on our interactive events calendar, click here. Events must be held within our 49-block District. All Events are subject to approval. Email info@downtownakron.com for questions.

For a listing of events, festivals, arts and culture events and more throughout Summit County, please visit SummitLive365.org, LiveAkron.com, and VisitAkron-Summit.org.

The Penguin Lessons
5:30 pm | 8 pm
The Nightlight
Tuesday
1
Apr
Live Music at The 1: Joe Fagan
6pm - 8pm
BLU-Tique Hotel
Tuesday
1
Apr
Pub Quiz Trivia at Missing Falls
7pm
Missing Falls Brewery
Tuesday
1
Apr
"BLU-esday Tuesday" Blues Jam
7pm - 10pm
BLU Jazz+
Tuesday
1
Apr
Comedy Open Mic
7pm - 11pm
The Daily Pressed
Tuesday
1
Apr
Pub Quiz Trivia at Missing Falls
8pm
Missing Falls Brewery
Tuesday
1
Apr
The Speakeasy Sessions Open Mic Night
8pm - 11pm
Baxter's Speakeasy
Tuesday
1
Apr
What The World Needs Now: The Bacharach Songbook Live
8pm
Akron Civic Theatre
Tuesday
1
Apr
The Penguin Lessons
5:30 pm | 8 pm
The Nightlight
Wednesday
2
Apr
Live Music at The 1: Benjamin Ruiz
6pm - 8pm
BLU-Tique Hotel
Wednesday
2
Apr
2025-2026 Season Announcement
6pm
Jilly's Music Room
Wednesday
2
Apr
Akron Symphony Chorus Presents: Broadway Karaoke
7pm - 9pm
Jilly's Music Room
Wednesday
2
Apr
Music Bingo
9pm - 11pm
The Daily Pressed
Wednesday
2
Apr
SmokeFace Open Jam Session
9pm - 12am
Baxter's Speakeasy
Wednesday
2
Apr
The Penguin Lessons
5:30 pm | 8 pm
The Nightlight
Thursday
3
Apr
Preschool Story Time
10:30am - 11:30am
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursday
3
Apr
Free Thursday at Akron Art Museum
11am - 9pm
Akron Art Museum
Thursday
3
Apr
Delight Night
5pm - 8pm
Akron Children's Museum
Thursday
3
Apr
Summit County Health Department Student Art Show: Take Down Tobacco 2025
6pm - 8pm
Akron Art Museum
Thursday
3
Apr
Dog Man: The Musical
6:30pm
Akron Civic Theatre
Thursday
3
Apr
OpinioNation Trivia at Missing Falls
7pm
Missing Falls Brewery
Thursday
3
Apr
Karaoke Thursdays
7pm
Status8 Elite Bar & Grill
Thursday
3
Apr
Soulful Karaoke
7pm - 10pm
The Soulful Vegan Bar & Grill
Thursday
3
Apr
Graphic Novel Book Club: Fun Home - A Family Tragicomic
7pm - 9pm
Akron Art Museum
Thursday
3
Apr
InterpRotations With Tyler Hawes
7pm
Jilly's Music Room
Thursday
3
Apr
Ephraim Miller "UA Graduate Recital"
7:30pm
BLU Jazz+
Thursday
3
Apr
OpinioNation Trivia at Missing Falls
8pm
Missing Falls Brewery
Thursday
3
Apr
Comedy Night
9pm
Baxter's Speakeasy
Thursday
3
Apr
Hower House Museum Tours
12pm - 3pm
Hower House Museum
Friday
4
Apr
Akron Comedy Jam
6pm - 10pm
The Knight Stage
Friday
4
Apr
Friday Night Magic Standard Showdown
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Full Grip Games
Friday
4
Apr
Vodka Cocktail Essentials
7pm - 8pm
NOMZ
Friday
4
Apr
The Crones With Special Guest Suitor
7pm
Jilly's Music Room
Friday
4
Apr
A Night of Punk in Akron w/Lost Legion, The Carp, Wednesday Demonstration, and Blind Boxing
7pm - 11pm
Musica
Friday
4
Apr
Friday Night Magic Draft at Full Grip Games
7pm - 10:30pm
Full Grip Games
Friday
4
Apr
Lashbrook Voice Studio Recital
7:30pm - 9pm
Guzzetta Recital Hall - The University of Akron
Friday
4
Apr
Esto Jazz ft. Robert Esterle
8pm
BLU Jazz+
Friday
4
Apr
Night People
9pm
Baxter's Speakeasy
Friday
4
Apr
Japanese Tea Making - Sakura Fest
2 | 3:30 pm
Lock 3
Saturday
5
Apr
Sip & Learn: Sake and Sushi Tasting
1 pm | 2 pm | 3 pm
Cilantro
Saturday
5
Apr
Chado: Japanese Tea Ceremony - Sakura Fest
1:15 | 3 pm
Lock 3
Saturday
5
Apr
Horticulturist Walk & Talk - Sakura Fest
2 | 4 pm
Spaghetti Warehouse
Saturday
5
Apr
Origami Workshop – Sakura Fest
4:45 | 5:30 | 6:15 pm
Lock 3
Saturday
5
Apr
Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt
8:30am - 10am
Akron Zoo
Saturday
5
Apr
Member Mornings at the Museum
10am - 12pm
Akron Art Museum
Saturday
5
Apr
Pedal the Petals - Sakura Fest
10am - 12pm
Cascade Plaza
Saturday
5
Apr
Hower House Museum Tours
12pm - 3pm
Hower House Museum
Saturday
5
Apr
Mastering Brunch Cocktails
1pm - 2pm
NOMZ
Saturday
5
Apr
Grand Opening of the Akron History Center
1pm - 5pm
Akron History Center
Saturday
5
Apr
2025 Downtown Akron Sakura Festival
1pm - 7pm
Saturday
5
Apr
Main Event - Many Voices: Billy Mills
2pm - 4pm
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Saturday
5
Apr
Sakura Fest: Paint in the Park
3:30pm - 5pm
Street Craftery
Saturday
5
Apr
Akron Comedy Jam
6pm - 10pm
The Knight Stage
Saturday
5
Apr
Live Music at The 1: John Chapman
6pm - 8pm
BLU-Tique Hotel
Saturday
5
Apr
Sea of Ghosts, Cats Eat Dogs, Proper Faces, MyHeartYourGlove
7pm
Musica
Saturday
5
Apr
Matt Matthews Boujee on a Budget
7pm
Akron Civic Theatre
Saturday
5
Apr
Kindred Roots
8pm
Jilly's Music Room
Saturday
5
Apr
Bicentennial Light the Locks
8pm - 9pm
Lock 2
Saturday
5
Apr
Dan Bruce Trio "OHM"
8pm
BLU Jazz+
Saturday
5
Apr
Brainwreck
9pm
Baxter's Speakeasy
Saturday
5
Apr
Saturday Night Fever
9pm
Baxter's Speakeasy
Saturday
5
Apr
Pressed Saturdays
10pm
The Daily Pressed
Saturday
5
Apr
Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt
8:30am - 10am
Akron Zoo
Sunday
6
Apr
An Afternoon With Scott Paris: Book Launch
12pm
Jilly's Music Room
Sunday
6
Apr
Joe Augustine Trio
2pm - 4pm
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Sunday
6
Apr
Akron Honors Brass Concert
3pm - 4:30pm
Guzzetta Recital Hall - The University of Akron
Sunday
6
Apr
Not Forgotten: John Prine Tribute Show & Fundraiser
5pm
Jilly's Music Room
Sunday
6
Apr
Live Music at The 1: John Markovic
6pm - 8pm
BLU-Tique Hotel
Monday
7
Apr
Modern Monday
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Full Grip Games
Monday
7
Apr
Museum Musings Book Club Featuring Kathryn Hardgrove Popio
6:30pm
Hower House Museum
Monday
7
Apr
Lorcana Mondays
7pm - 10pm
Full Grip Games
Monday
7
Apr
David Sedaris: Pretty Ugly
7pm
Akron Civic Theatre
Monday
7
Apr
UA JazzWeek 25: Featuring Sean Jones, SmokeFace & Floco Torres
8pm
BLU Jazz+
Monday
7
Apr
East to West
The University of Akron: The National Museum of Psychology
Through
30
Apr
Downtown Akron Restaurant Specials & Happy Hours
Through
11
Jun
Form Beyond Function: Fine and Decorative Art From the Lee L. Forman Collection of Bags
The University of Akron: The National Museum of Psychology
Through
30
Apr
Art as Therapy?
The University of Akron: The National Museum of Psychology
Through
30
Apr
A Growing Conversation: Artworks From Our Collection
Akron Art Museum
Through
31
Dec
Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books
Akron Art Museum
Through
27
Jul
William Richards: The Vastness Beyond Vision
Akron Art Museum
Through
27
Jul
She Said, She Said: Contemporary Women Artists
Akron Art Museum
Through
10
Aug
Downtown Akron Cherry Blossom Photo Contest
- 11:59pm
Through
18
Apr
Healthy Steps presented by Lucky Shoes
Through
30
Apr