To do in Akron: Ohio Mart at Stan Hywet, Firestone theater this weekend

It's never too early to plan your weekend because, let's be honest, we're looking forward to it as soon as the week begins. From concerts to festivals to farmers markets to comedy shows, we've got a regional list of events from Akron to Cleveland and more. Whether you're planning a girls' night out, a date night or a family-friendly activity, we've got you covered.

Here are the events coming up this weekend into the following weekend that are worth highlighting:

Ohio Mart at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Thursday through Sunday at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5-7 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 8. More than 120 exhibitors in photography, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, garden arts and more. Tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for children 3-17. Admission includes a self-guided visit of the Manor House. 330-315-3287 or stanhywet.org.

'The Fairest' at Firestone Theatre

7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Firestone CLC, 470 Castle Blvd. Cost is $10. Call 330-761-3275 or see firestonetheatre.com.

What to know about the show: Firestone Theatre delves into story of women behind Disney's 'Snow White' with drama 'The Fairest'

'Murder on the Orient Express' at Weathervane Playhouse

7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 15. Cost is $14 to $33. Call 330-836-2626 or see weathervaneplayhouse.com.

'Dracula' at Ohio Shakespeare Festival

Cost is $15 for the Thursday preview, free for students Oct. 12 and pay-what-you-will Sunday. Regular admission is $5-$35. Runs through Oct. 22 at Ohio Shakespeare Festival, Greystone Hall at 103 S. High St., Akron. See ohioshakespearefestival.com or call 330-574-2537.

Sweeney Todd at Akron Civic Theatre

Runs Friday through Oct. 22. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. on the Akron Civic Theatre's Knight Stage. $20-$25. akroncivic.com.

'American Buffalo' at None Too Fragile

Opens Friday at None Too Fragile at 732 W. Exchange St., Akron, running through Oct. 21. Cost is $35. Shows Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Oct. 15 at 2 p.m., Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. See nonetoofragile.com or call 330-962-5547.

'Seussical' at Western Reserve Playhouse

Friday through Oct. 21 at 3326 Everett Rd., Bath. Cost is $25. See thewrp.org or call 330-620-7314.

Hale Farm & Village Harvest Festival

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Hale Fame & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath. Historic cooking demonstrations, early American crafts and trades, seasonal games, farm animals, Ohio-made gifts. Cost is $15 for adults, $8 for children 3-12 and free for members and active-duty military. wrhs.org.

Jesse McCartney at MGM Northfield

8 p.m. Saturday at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. Benefit concert for the American Cancer Society MSABC campaign. ticketmaster.com.

John Oliver at Akron Civic Theatre

John Oliver's show originally planned at the Civic for Oct. 11 has been postponed. The show will now take place at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2024. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. $64.50-$124.50. akroncivic.com.

What to know: Comedian John Oliver's Akron show next week postponed to next year

Gladys Knight at MGM Northfield

7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. ticketmaster.com.

Boo at the Zoo in Akron

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 15 at the Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave. Dress in a Halloween costume and trick-or-treat at 12 themed stations. Nonfood options available for food allergies. Online tickets cost $13 for trick-or-treaters and $10 for observers. Tickets at the door are $15 and $12. Shuttle fee is $3. akronzoo.org.

Here's what to know: Boo at the Zoo is coming up soon at the Akron Zoo

Deon Cole at MGM Northfield

8 p.m. Oct. 14 at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. Actor and comedian known for roles in "black-ish" and "Average Joe." ticketmaster.com.

Charlie Wilson at Akron Civic Theatre

7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. Ticket prices are $68-$128. akroncivic.com.

The Temptations and The Four Tops at KeyBank State Theatre

7 p.m. Oct. 15 at KeyBank State Theatre, Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. $45-$100. playhousesquare.org.

Here are other events in the area through this weekend into the following weekend:

Summit Artspace: 140 E. Market St., Akron. Fall exhibits through Dec. 16: “Kaleidoscope,” “Too Dark,” “Imagine Infinite: Where Wonder Meets Transcendence,” “Blurred Lines,” “Anywhere” by Lizzie Aronhalt and “Wall to Wall” with Bradley Hart, Nick Lee, Shannon Welsh and Janean Ray. The Artists of Rubber City will present “Water Intervals” by Shirley Ende-Saxe in the Box Gallery through Oct. 28. summitartspace.org. 

Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. “Degas and the Laundress: Women, Work and Impressionism in Late Nineteenth-Century Paris” opens Sunday, Oct. 8, and continues through Jan. 14. clevelandart.org.

St. Stanislaus Polish Festival: 11:30-5 p.m. Sunday at St. Stanislaus Social Center, 6601 Baxter Ave., Cleveland. Polka bands, church tours, ethnic dancers, imports, food, dancing and games. ststanislaus.org.

Pure Passions Farm Farm Fall Fest: Noon Sunday to 4 p.m. Monday at 7679 Seasons Road, Kent. Food, pumpkins, crafts, playground and alpacas. Cost is $10 per car. purepassionsfarm.com.

Drag Brunch with Veranda L’Ni & Friends: Noon Sunday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.

Blue Soul: 2-3 p.m. Sunday at Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St. Free.

Flamenco En Familia: 3 p.m. Sunday at Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. Tickets are $14 for adults, $8 for children 5-12 and free for kids under 5. goodyeartheater.com.

Miguel Esperanza Flamenco Fusion: 4 p.m. Sunday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 N. Prospect St., Akron. Free. artsholytrinity.org.

Mustard Service: Doors open at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. With J.W. Francis. $18 in advance, $22 day of show. grogshop.gs.

Caleb Smith Quartet: 7 p.m. Sunday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.

Magpie: 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. $20 in advance, $25 day of show. kentstage.org.

Raphael Saadiq: 8 p.m. Sunday at KeyBank State Theatre, Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. $55-$125. playhousesquare.org.

NoCap: 8 p.m. Sunday at House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. houseofblues.com.

AARP Chapter No. 3820 Coventry: 1:15 p.m. Monday at Portage Lakes Kiwanis Club Civic Center, 725 Portage Lakes Drive, Coventry Township. A program on keeping seniors healthy.

Barberton Farmers Market: 2-7 p.m. Tuesday at Second Street Northwest and West Tuscarawas Avenue. Final market of the season and optional Halloween costume day. Fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, popcorn and food truck. SNAP accepted.  

Open Mic Night: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday at Mercedes Neighborhood Tavern, 1947 W. Market St., Suite 103, Akron. Free. 234-788-7898.

The Robert Cray Band: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. $53-$63. kentstage.org.

Jake Shimabukuro: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.

Library Book Sale: 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, 3512 Darrow Road, Stow. Proceeds to support library services.

The Wonder Years: 6 p.m. Wednesday at House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. houseofblues.com/cleveland.

Point of No Return Improv Comedy: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. Free. jillysmusicroom.com.

Jimmy Carr: 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. $38.50-$108.50. playhousesquare.org.

Low Cut Connie: Doors open at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. $20 in advance, $25 day of show. grogshop.gs.

Mat Maneri Quartet: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.

A New Beginning Lunch/Dinner Meetings: A social support group for widows and widowers meets for dinner and conversation Thursday. For time and location, call 330-7445-6239, 330-351-7322 or 330-331-7066.

Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School: 7 p.m. Thursday at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. $10 to draw. jillysmusicroom.com.

Moon Taxi: 7 p.m. Thursday at House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. With The Stews. houseofblues.com/cleveland.

Oscar Peñas: 7 p.m. Thursday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.

Apollo’s Fire: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1361 W. Market St., Akron. Featuring artistic director Jeannette Sorrell, sopranos Josefien Stoppelenburg and Ashlee Foreman, and tenor Jacob Perry. $23-$73. apollosfire.org.

Paula Poundstone: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. $41-$49. kentstage.org.

Tablao Flamenco: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.

Tommy Emmanuel: 8 p.m. Thursday at Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. $49.50-$59.50. playhousesquare.org.

Library Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St. Member preview night from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday. All proceeds benefit the library.

Casting Crowns: 7 p.m. Friday at KeyBank State Theatre, Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. $44-$160. playhousesquare.org.

Kent Rainbow Weekend: Friday and Saturday in downtown Kent. With a Rainbow Run, happy hour at Water Street Tavern, storytelling, a Pride Dance Party, Safe Space training. For details, go to mainstreetkent.org.

Paul Bond: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Funny Stop Comedy Club, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. funnystop.com.

Amos Lee: 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. With Mutlu. $53-$75. kentstage.org.

Apollo’s Fire: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Lakewood United Methodist, 15700 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. Featuring artistic director Jeannette Sorrell, sopranos Josefien Stoppelenburg and Ashlee Foreman, and tenor Jacob Perry. $23-$73. apollosfire.org.

Murder Mystery Dinner Party: Nightmare Lane Hotel: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.

Cayucas and Matt Costa: Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. $20 in advance, $22 day of show. grogshop.gs.

The Prince Experience: 8 p.m. Friday at Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. $25-$35. goodyeartheater.com.

Fabulous Voices: 8 p.m. Friday at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. Free. jillysmusicroom.com.

Bat: The Official Meat Loaf Celebration: 8 p.m. Friday at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. ticketmaster.com.

Atlas Tango Quintet: 8 p.m. Friday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.

A New Adventure Widow & Widowers Breakfast Meeting: 8 a.m. Saturday at Bob Evans, 175 Howe Ave. Cuyahoga Falls. 330-630-9275 or 330-929-5430.

A New Beginning: 9 a.m. Saturday at Fa-Ray’s, 1115 Wooster Road N., Barberton. A social support group for widows and widowers meets for breakfast and conversation every Saturday morning. 330-745-6239.

Library Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Green branch library, 4046 Massillon Road, Green. Proceeds benefit the library.

German-American Heritage Day: 5-11 p.m. Saturday at German Family Society of Akron, 3871 Ranfield Road, Brimfield Township. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. with the program at 6:45. Live music, dancing, speakers. Cost is $22 for nonmembers, $19 for passive Members, $17 for active members and $6 for dancers and children 12 or younger. Reservations due by Oct. 9. Call or text Diane at 330-309-9486 or email deitle56@gmail.com.

Nation of Language: Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. $18 in advance, $20 day of show. grogshop.gs.

The Numbers Band: 8 p.m. Saturday at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. $5-$10. jillysmusicroom.com.

The Four Horsemen: 8 p.m. Saturday at Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. $20-$25. goodyeartheater.com.

Apollo’s Fire: 8 p.m. Saturday at Federated Church, 76 Bell St., Chagrin Falls. Featuring artistic director Jeannette Sorrell, sopranos Josefien Stoppelenburg and Ashlee Foreman, and tenor Jacob Perry. $23-$73. apollosfire.org.

David Sedaris: 8 p.m. Saturday at KeyBank State Theatre, Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. $29.50-$59.50. playhousesquare.org.

Ryan Hamilton: 8 p.m. Saturday at Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. $35. playhousesquare.org.

Bunkerman: 8 p.m. Saturday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.

Sinatra Brunch with Patrick Lynch & The Jazz Guys: Noon Oct. 15 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.

Tom Petty Brunch with Shadow of Doubt: Noon Oct. 15 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.

McDowell-Phillips House Museum Open House: 1-4 p.m. Oct. 15 at the McDowell-Phillips House Museum, 205 S. Prospect St., Medina. A self-guided tour. Cost is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $7 for children 7-18 and free to kids 6 or younger. 330-722-1341 or mchs@zoominternet.net.

The University of Akron Concert & Chamber Chorus: 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at Fairlawn Lutheran Church, 3415 W. Market St., Fairlawn. A concert with texts about different types of devotion. Free. fairlawnlutheran.org.

Stephen Sanchez: 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. houseofblues.com/cleveland.

Billy Wayne Davis: 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Hilarities, 2035 E. Fourth St., Cleveland. pickwickandfrolic.com.

The Good Life: Doors open at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. With Doom Flower. $20 in advance, $25 day of show. grogshop.gs.

Molly McFadden: 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.

Jimmy Webb: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. $35-$45. kentstage.org.

New events

Firefall and Atlanta Rhythm Section: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. $35-$50. kentstage.org.

Brian Henke's Woodchopper's Ball: 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. $29-$39. kentstage.org.

WWE Monday Night Raw: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland. Tickets start at $20. rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.

Vienna Teng: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. $25-$35. kentstage.org.

Cleveland Monster Jam Arena Championship Series East: Feb. 16-18 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland. Tickets start at $20. rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.

Noah Kahan: 8 p.m. May 28, 2024, at Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. ticketmaster.com.

Needtobreathe: 7:30 p.m. June 2, 2024, at Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. With Judah & The Lion. ticketmaster.com.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Things to do in Akron this weekend: Ohio Mart at Stan Hywet, Firestone theater