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Coming Saturday, April 5

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Sip & Learn: Sake and Sushi Tasting

1 p.m. | 2 p.m. | 3 p.m. / Cilantro

11 a.m. / Summer Ready Fitness

2025 Downtown Akron Sakura Festival

1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Grand Opening of the Akron History Center

1 p.m. - 5 p.m. / Akron History Center

Sea of Ghosts, Cats Eat Dogs, Proper Faces, MyHeartYourGlove

7 p.m. / Musica

Bicentennial Light the Locks—POSTPONED

8 p.m. - 9 p.m. / Lock 2

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The Nightlight

The Nightlight will have public showings of movies Mondays through Sundays in its 30 N. High St. theater, with two showings in the early evening.

30 N High St
Akron, OH 44308
Telephone: (330) 252-5782

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City of Akron’s Lock 3 and Akron Bicentennial Commission Announce the Heart of Akron Festival for July 4th WeekendThis year, as Akron celebrates its 200th birthday, the City of Akron and the Akron Bicentennial Commission have joined together to host the Heart of Akron Festival over Fourth of July weekend to celebrate the best of Akron’s local art, music, and food into one dynamic event. The Heart of Akron Festival will take place from July 3-5, 11am-11pm in Locks 3 and 4 along Main Street in downtown Akron.

Akron Symphony Orchestra Unveils 72nd Season with a Lineup Filled with Masterpieces and Celebrations of NE Ohio TalentThe Akron Symphony Orchestra proudly unveils its 72nd season, promising a thrilling lineup of classical masterpieces, cherished modern works, and beloved annual traditions that Northeast Ohio has come to expect and enjoy.

Akron History Center to Open April 5The new Akron History Center will open to the public on Saturday, April 5 in downtown Akron at 172 South Main Street. Members of the public may visit the free museum celebrating Akron’s Bicentennial between 1:00pm and 5:00pm on April 5. A private invitation-only ceremony will precede the public opening.

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