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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.

Ballet Excel Ohio's Peter Pan
2pm - 3:30pm
Akron Civic Theatre
Through
16
Mar
The Annihilation of Fish
12:15 pm | 4:15 pm
The Nightlight
Sunday
16
Mar
Universal Language
2:40pm
The Nightlight
Sunday
16
Mar
AYO Side-By-Side Concert
3pm
E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron
Sunday
16
Mar
Universal Language
6 pm | 8 pm
The Nightlight
Monday
17
Mar
St. Patrick's Day at Missing Falls!
9am - 10pm
Missing Falls Brewery
Monday
17
Mar
Storytime With Sign Language
10:30am - 11am
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Monday
17
Mar
Basic Laser Engraver Series
2pm - 3:30pm
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Monday
17
Mar
Teen Gaming Club
4pm - 6pm
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Monday
17
Mar
St. Patrick's Day Party
4pm - 10pm
High St. Hop House
Monday
17
Mar
Live Music at The 1: Dennis Hitchcox
6pm - 8pm
BLU-Tique Hotel
Monday
17
Mar
Modern Monday
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Full Grip Games
Monday
17
Mar
Lorcana Mondays
7pm - 10pm
Full Grip Games
Monday
17
Mar
Wind Symphony
7:30pm - 9pm
Guzzetta Recital Hall - The University of Akron
Monday
17
Mar
Engage, Grow, Succeed: Effective Social Media Strategies for Businesses
1pm
SCORE Akron
Tuesday
18
Mar
OhioMeansJobs: One on One Assistance
1pm - 4pm
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Tuesday
18
Mar
Creative Aging Institute Workshop: Risography
1pm - 4pm
Bounce Innovation Hub
Tuesday
18
Mar
Basic Laser Engraver Series
2pm - 3:30pm
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Tuesday
18
Mar
The Annihilation of Fish
5:45pm
The Nightlight
Tuesday
18
Mar
Live Music at The 1: Jennifer James
6pm - 8pm
BLU-Tique Hotel
Tuesday
18
Mar
"BLU-esday Tuesday" Blues Jam
7pm - 10pm
BLU Jazz+
Tuesday
18
Mar
Pub Quiz Trivia at Missing Falls
7pm
Missing Falls Brewery
Tuesday
18
Mar
Comedy Open Mic
7pm - 11pm
The Daily Pressed
Tuesday
18
Mar
Universal Language
8pm
The Nightlight
Tuesday
18
Mar
Pub Quiz Trivia at Missing Falls
8pm
Missing Falls Brewery
Tuesday
18
Mar
Universal Language
6 pm | 8 pm
The Nightlight
Wednesday
19
Mar
Beyond Startup: Intellectual Property Protections
10am - 11:30am
Bounce Innovation Hub
Wednesday
19
Mar
Beyond Startup: Intellectual Property Protections
10am - 11:30am
Bounce Innovation Hub
Wednesday
19
Mar
Basic Laser Engraver Series
2pm - 3:30pm
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Wednesday
19
Mar
Live Music at The 1: Andrew Wegierski
6pm - 8pm
BLU-Tique Hotel
Wednesday
19
Mar
Cuyahoga Falls High School Gold Tones Jazz Orchestra
7pm
BLU Jazz+
Wednesday
19
Mar
Open Jam/Open Mic Hosted by Jen Maurer & Mike Lenz
7pm - 10:30pm
Jilly's Music Room
Wednesday
19
Mar
Music Bingo
9pm - 11pm
69 Taps Pub & Eatery
Wednesday
19
Mar
Universal Language
6 pm | 8 pm
The Nightlight
Thursday
20
Mar
Job Readiness: Create a Resume Employers Will Notice
10:30am - 12pm
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursday
20
Mar
Preschool Story Time
10:30am - 11:30am
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursday
20
Mar
Free Thursday at Akron Art Museum
11am - 9pm
Akron Art Museum
Thursday
20
Mar
Akron Roundtable: Dr. Lisa Petit Superintendent, Cuyahoga Valley National Park
12pm
Quaker Station at The University of Akron
Thursday
20
Mar
OhioMeansJobs: One on One Assistance
12:30pm - 3pm
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursday
20
Mar
How to Start and Run a Business That Works For You
1pm
SCORE Akron
Thursday
20
Mar
Basic Laser Engraver Series
2pm - 3:30pm
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursday
20
Mar
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
4pm - 6pm
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursday
20
Mar
Delight Night
5pm - 8pm
Akron Children's Museum
Thursday
20
Mar
Artist Lecture: Conor McGrady
5:30pm - 7pm
The University of Akron Myers School of Art
Thursday
20
Mar
Movies@Main: Science Fiction!
6:15pm
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursday
20
Mar
OpinioNation Trivia at Missing Falls
7pm
Missing Falls Brewery
Thursday
20
Mar
Surfer Joe & Band and Tiki Underground Bar Takeover
7pm
Jilly's Music Room
Thursday
20
Mar
Revival of the Mic: A Spoken Word Experience
7pm
BLU Jazz+
Thursday
20
Mar
OpinioNation Trivia at Missing Falls
8pm
Missing Falls Brewery
Thursday
20
Mar
Latin Night
8:30pm - 11:30pm
Baxter's Speakeasy
Thursday
20
Mar
Blood Drive - Akron Municipal Court
7:30am - 1:30pm
Akron Municipal Court
Friday
21
Mar
Financial Management
12pm
SCORE Akron
Friday
21
Mar
Friday Night Magic Standard Showdown
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Full Grip Games
Friday
21
Mar
Friday Night Magic Draft at Full Grip Games
7pm - 10:30pm
Full Grip Games
Friday
21
Mar
Gin Cocktail Essentials
7pm - 8pm
NOMZ
Friday
21
Mar
Exhibition Opening Party She Said She Said: Contemporary Women Artists
7pm - 9pm
Akron Art Museum
Friday
21
Mar
Towers Record Release Show With St. Thomas Collective & Austin Haig
7pm
Musica
Friday
21
Mar
The Kathy and Mo Show
7:30pm
Wild Oscar's
Friday
21
Mar
She Kills Monsters Presented by the Millennial Theatre Project
7:30pm
The Knight Stage
Friday
21
Mar
Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen
8pm
Akron Civic Theatre
Friday
21
Mar
JJ Sansaverino ft. Vivian Sessoms
8pm
BLU Jazz+
Friday
21
Mar
Matthew Alec & The Soul Electric
8pm
Jilly's Music Room
Friday
21
Mar
Let's Stay Healthy Wellness Walk
11am
Spaghetti Warehouse
Saturday
22
Mar
24th Annual Prom Dress Giveaway
12pm - 5pm
Saturday
22
Mar
Let's Stay Healthy Nutrition Health and Fitness Expo
1pm - 4pm
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Saturday
22
Mar
Moss Art on Canvas
4pm - 6pm
Street Craftery
Saturday
22
Mar
Live Music at The 1: Dennis Hitchcox
6pm - 8pm
BLU-Tique Hotel
Saturday
22
Mar
The Parisian Experience
6:30pm - 11pm
The 159 Main
Saturday
22
Mar
She Kills Monsters Presented by the Millennial Theatre Project
7:30pm
The Knight Stage
Saturday
22
Mar
Bummer Camp (NYC) & Funeral Commercial (Akron)
8pm
Musica
Saturday
22
Mar
Pivot | Vandelay
8pm
Jilly's Music Room
Saturday
22
Mar
Dave Banks Big Band Presents Sammy and Al: Masters of Song
8pm
BLU Jazz+
Saturday
22
Mar
Saturday Night Fever
9pm
Baxter's Speakeasy
Saturday
22
Mar
Pressed Saturdays
10pm
The Daily Pressed
Saturday
22
Mar
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
St. Patrick's Weekend Specials
Through
17
Mar
She Said, She Said: Contemporary Women Artists
Akron Art Museum
Opens
22
Mar