What's happening in Downtown Akron: June 1-15, 2017
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Downtown@Dusk Bigger and Better than ever
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Annual concert series returns to the Bud and Susie Rogers Garden of the Akron Art Museum
Improved sound and a better stage will be among the upgrades the Akron Art Museum will present during the 33rd season of Downtown@Dusk presented by KeyBank. The popular, free summer concert series will be held on Thursdays at 6:30 P.M., from June 22 through August 10, 2017 and will be hosted in the art museum's Bud and Susie Rogers Garden.
The June 22 concert kicks off the season with a performance by acclaimed singer-songwriter Anne E. DeChant. Upcoming concerts will feature reggae, rockabilly, indie rock and jazz, as well as performances from popular Akron folk rockers Shivering Timbers and local rock legends, 15 60 75 The Numbers Band.
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Art & Culture
Through July 30, Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Thursdays, May 18, 25, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
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Entertainment
Pritt Entertainment Group courtyard
Thursdays, June 1, 8, 15, 12-1 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursdays, June 1, 8, 15, 6 p.m.
WONE's Rock The Lock featuring Hotel California The Original Eagles Tribute w/ Shivering TimbersLock 3Friday, June 2, 6 p.m.
Jay Owenhouse - "The Authentic Illusionist" in Dare to Believe
Akron Civic Theatre
Friday, June 2, 7:30 p.m.
Humble G Tha Fiddla with special guest Floco Torres
Akron Civic Theatre
Saturday, June 3, 8 p.m.
Cascade Plaza
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Family Fun
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursdays, June 1, 8, 15, 10:30 a.m.
Curious Creatures Grand Opening
Akron Zoo
Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m.
Potter Faire: Harry Potter 20 Year Anniversary Party
Akron-Summit Public Library
Saturday, June 3, 1-4 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Sundays, June 4, 11, 2-2:30 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 10:30 a.m.
Summer Movies
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursdays, June 8, 15, 2 p.m.
Father Friendly Community Event
Lock 3
Saturday, June 10, 1-4 p.m.
CAMPCREATE Summer Art Camp
Akron Art Museum
Monday, June 12-Friday, June 16, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
A Time To Play
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Tuesday, June 13, 10:30 a.m.
Summer Reading Weekly Events
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Wednesday, June 14, 2 p.m.
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Eat, Drink, Shop & Social
Hoppy Hour
High St. Hop House
Tuesdays-Saturdays, June 1-3, 6-10, 13-15, 4-7 p.m.
Sweet Mary's Bakery
Thursdays, June 1, 8, 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Grand Opening
Dirty River Bicycle Works
Friday, June 2, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
JSK Cafe
John S. Knight Center
Fridays, June 2, 9, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Happy Hour Trivia with Geeks Who Drinks Pub Quizzes
Jilly's Music Room
Saturdays, June 3, 10, 4 p.m.
Sunday Brunch
Nuevo Modern Mexican and Tequila Bar
Sunday, June 4, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
blue: A Goodwill boutique
Sunday, June 4, 12-5 p.m.
Uncorked Wine Bar
Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 7 p.m.
Wednesday Trivia Night
High St. Hop House
Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Uncorked Wine Bar
Commerce Park
Thursday, June 15, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
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Community & Learning
Downtown Akron Toastmasters
University Park YMCA
Fridays, June 2, 9, 12 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Saturday, June 3, 10:30 a.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Tuesday, June 6, 6:30 p.m.
Taylor Institute for Direct Marketing - The University of Akron
Tuesday, June 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Akron SCORE: Get Your Business Started Today!
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursday, June 8, 10:30 a.m.
AWR! Construction Site Trolley Tours
Tours start at the Mustill Store
Friday, June 9, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Akron SCORE: Introduction to Patents & Patent Searching
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Saturday, June 10, 10:15 a.m.
SCORE Workshop: Fundamentals of Writing a Business Plan
Taylor Institute for Direct Marketing - The University of Akron
Tuesday, June 13, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Reentry in Motion: Meet the Reentry Providers
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Tuesday, June 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Click here for many more programs and workshops at the Main Library.
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Leisure & Recreation
vs. Reading, June 2-3, 7:05 p.m., June 4, 2:05 p.m.
vs. Harrisburg, June 13-15, 7:05 p.m.
32nd Annual Kids Are #1 Run
Akron Children's Hospital
Saturday, June 3, 8 a.m.
Perkins Stone Mansion and John Brown House tours
Wednesdays-Saturdays, June 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 1-4 p.m.
Hower House tours
Hower House
Wednesdays-Saturdays, June 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 12-3 p.m.
Cascade Plaza
Weds, June 7, 14, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Fri, June 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
BrittFit Strength Training
Akron Children's Museum
Saturday, June 10, 9-10 a.m.
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Distinctly Dowtown:
3rd Thursday
As an evolution of the long-running Akron Artwalk, 3rd Thursday is a new monthly event showcasing art, culture, cuisine and entertainment downtown.
The city of Akron trolley will loop through eight stops providing visitors the opportunity to visit more than 20 destinations for art, music, shopping and dining.
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Summer on the Plaza
June 6-September 1
Cascade Plaza
Summer on the Plaza continues this year with lunchtime activities three days a week. The program is designed to encourage downtown employees to get out the office into the fresh air and public spaces.
Enjoy lunchtime music every Tuesday from and recess on Wednesday and Fridays with games like
cornhole, bocce ball, badminton and more. The games and equipment are provided, so just bring yourself and your friends!
Click here for the list of activities.
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Looking for a friendly face?
Find an ambassador!
Ambassadors provide: Car lockout assistance, battery jump, public cleaning service, safety
escorts and
graffiti removal.
Call 330-706-7383 for on-duty supervisor
Mon-Wed. 7 a.m-8 p.m.
Thurs-Fri. 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
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Father Friendly Community Event
Saturday, June 10 | 1-4 p.m.
Lock 3
Father Friendly is being coordinated by non-profit community and government agencies for the purpose of celebrating responsible fathers across Summit County, connecting area fathers and children with supportive services and promoting healthy fathering and co-parenting practices to future generations.
This FREE and exciting summertime event will feature family fun activities, food, exhibitors, inflatables, musical entertainment, prizes and much, much more.
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Subway (North & South)
348 S. Main St. (330-375-5080)
10 N. Main St. (330-374-5101)
Subway is the home of fresh sub sandwiches and salads. Subway also offers catering for your next event or meeting with box lunches and platters available.
Downtown Subway also delivers! ($20 min. order, $2 delivery fee) Mon-Fri.
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From greeting cards to local music-you can find what you're looking for downtown-you just have to know where to look.
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Downtown Akron
construction
Visit
driveakron.com
regularly to stay up-to-date on downtown traffic closures and construction projects.
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High Arts Festival
Sept 15-Oct. 7
Summit Artspace | The Nighlight | Uncorked | Jilly's Music Room | Musica
Come help inspire the imagination of the city!
The High Arts Festival is a 23-day celebration of local artists and multidisciplinary art forms.
Visual artists, musicians and filmmakers are invite to showcase their craft, with public and juried votes determining $24,000 in cash prizes.
Visit
higharts.org for details and to enter through July 10.
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Be social with DAP!
Facebook,
Instagram and
Twitter are great ways to stay connected with what's happening in Downtown Akron. Share your experiences with us.
#downtownakron
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 Do Downtown Card
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You'll receive great discounts from
participating Downtown Akron businesses.
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Downtown Akron Partnership
The Downtown Akron Partnership's mission is to promote and build a vibrant
and valuable Downtown.
Since its inception in 1995, the partnership has been a catalyst for enhancing the Downtown environment by supporting existing community programs, while also developing new, innovative programs designed to create interest in and to attract people to Downtown Akron.
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Facebook,
Instagram and
Twitter are great ways to stay connected with what's happening in Downtown Akron. Share your experiences with us.
#downtownakron
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