Road races, local markets, festivals, outdoor movies this month in Stark County
Through July 24
Asian Voices from the CMA Collection
There is an increasing need to understand the diverse culture and rich history of Asia, especially as hate crimes towards Asians are on the rise. Asian artists have long sought fresh new opportunities in the U.S., arriving as refugees, economic migrants, students or professionals. In celebration of these artists, the Canton Museum of Art presents “Asian Voices,” an exhibit of work by Asian artists from our collection whose voices speak to the fluidity of an individual’s sense of place and self. cantonart.org
Through July 24
Abandoned America: Everything Must Pass
Matthew Christopher has had an interest in abandoned sites since he was a child, but started documenting them a decade ago while researching the decline of the state hospital system. He has published the books “Abandoned America: Dismantling the Dream” and “Abandoned America: The Age of Consequences” featuring his work. See the exhibit at the Canton Museum of Art. cantonart.org
Through July 24
Witness to Wartime: The Painted Diary of Takuichi Fuji
Witness to Wartime: The Painted Diary of Takuichi Fujii introduces an artist whose work opens a window to historical events, issues and ideas far greater than the individual. See the exhibit at the Canton Museum of Art. cantonart.org
Through July 24
Visions 2022: Canton Artist League Show
The Canton Artists League consists of members from all over Stark County who are artists, photographers and craftsman who meet to help further their creativity through a shared bond of talent and imagination. Their mission is to provide enrichment opportunities and encouragement for professional, semi-professional and amateur visual artists and individuals who have a sincere interest in supporting art. They accomplish this through a combination of exhibits, shows, educational workshops, field trips and community support programs. The Canton Museum of Art is proud to be a partner of the Canton Artists League, and to present this biennial exhibition of their work. See the exhibit of their work at the Canton Museum of Art. cantonart.org
June 1-Aug. 17
Centennial Plaza Movie Series
The Stark State College Centennial Plaza Movie Series, presented by the Canton Palace Theatre, is happening every Wednesday this summer at 7 p.m., from June 1 through August 17. This free outdoor movie event brings beloved, family-friendly movies to the big screen at Centennial Plaza in the heart of downtown Canton. Movies are held rain or shine. The schedule includes “Trolls 2: World Tour” on June 1, “The Prom” on June 8, “The Princess Bride” on June 15, “Annie—30th Anniversary Sing-Along” on June 22 and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” on June 29. Check the site for the complete list. cantonpalacetheatre.org
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
North Canton Farmers’ Market
Please join us on Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at the North Canton Civic Center. Fresh, local, seasonal. The market offers fruits and vegetables, pastured meats, eggs, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, preserved goods, seasoning blends, tea, coffee, live plants, fresh herbs, pet treats, home/personal care items, custom face masks, prepacked ready-to-eat food, snacks and more. ncantonfarmersmarket.com
June 2-4
Canton Greek Fest
Join us for the 2022 Canton Greek Fest at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church. The three-day event features indoor and outdoor dining, performances by the St. Haralambos Hellenic Dancers, a wine and craft beer tasting room, live music, cooking demonstrations, gift shop area, drive-thru and kids playground. This family-friendly event is rain or shine and offers free parking and free admission. Check the site for more information. cantongreekfest.com
June 3
First Friday
The monthly celebration of art, music, local businesses and restaurants in the Canton Arts District will be celebrated on the first Friday of the month from 6 to 10 p.m. First Friday is brought to you by ArtsinStark.
June 3, 10, 17, 24
Lunchtime Yoga at the Massillon Museum
Join certified yoga instructors for a relaxing yoga session. Lunchtime Yoga is beginner friendly and takes place at the Massillon Museum from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. If it’s rainy or cold, the session will be inside the museum. Relax and refocus as you are guided through your practice. Bring your own mat. It is $6 per class or $15 for a three-class bundle. To register, call 330-833-4061 x 104 or stop by the museum. You also may register upon arrival. Contact is Stephanie Toole at 330-833-4061. massillonmuseum.org
June 4
Do the Mu!
Head to the Massillon Museum from noon to 2 p.m. for free family-friendly activities for all ages. No registration is required. Check the site for this month’s theme. massillonmuseum.org
June 4, 5
Nature Fest Artists’ Market
Head to The Wilderness Center in Wilmot for a fantastic few days of artful fun, indoors and out. The Nature Fest Artists’ Market will be teaming up with the 28th Annual Nature Photo Club Foto Fest to bring you a weekend to discover art inspired by nature and experience the talents of hundreds of local artisans. Vendors will be on-site selling handmade pottery, jewelry, paintings and fine art, photography, fiber art and much more. There will be live music throughout the event, as well as food for sale and more. The event is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, and is free. wildernesscenter.org
June 4
Women’s 6K Festival
All women of all abilities are welcome to participate in this event. It’s a 6K course (3.73 miles) that starts at Malone University and finishes at Centennial Plaza in downtown Canton. Men are welcome to join in the virtual event. Visit the site to register. runtoyouracing.enmotive.com/events/register/2022-women-s-6k-festival
June 4
Canton Blues Fest
The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that the 2022 Canton Blues Fest is back! This free annual outdoor blues festival, now in its 21st year, will take place at Centennial Plaza in downtown Canton. Stay tuned for band information and times. cantoncentennialplaza.com/events/canton-blues-fest
June 4, 11, 18, 25
Parkrun at Sippo Lake Park
Parkrun is a free, weekly, timed 5K staged at parks around the world. Join the one at Sippo Lake Park. It’s every Saturday starting at 8 a.m. Runners, joggers, walkers, strollers and dogs are welcome. Meet at 5712 12th Street NW, Canton. Participants only need to register once for a parkrun account and need to bring their printed bar code to each weekly event. For more information, call 330-477-3552. starkparks.com/parkrun
June 4
Hartville Sports Card Show
There will be more than 30 vendors at the Hartville Sports Card Show at Hartville MarketPlace. They will be selling sports cards, memorabilia, autographs and more. For the entry level collector to the seasoned veteran, this show will have something for everyone. This show is free general admission and will be located in the food court at the Hartville Marketplace from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. hartvillemarketplace.com
June 5, 12, 19, 26
Sunday’s $5 Funnies
This is the place where you can find everyone in comedy from a first timer to a professional touring comedian stopping by to work on new material, to regional favorites. Doors open at 6 p.m. at Krackpots Comedy Club in Massillon. Entry is $5. funnynoizesproductions.wordpress.com
June 9
Divergent Sounds: Hey Monea
Dan & Nate Monea are the masterminds behind this pop-leaning rock band. Wielding soaring melodies and emotionally charged lyrics, Hey Monea transports audiences to a place that allows them to truly feel. They will be performing at 7:30 p.m. at Umstattd Hall. Tickets are $20, or $45 with an open bar pass. cantonsymphony.org
June 9
The Masked Singer National Tour 2022
Hosted by singing sensation Natasha Bedingfield, this one-of-a-kind live experience features all your favorite characters from the TV show, plus a surprise celebrity guest. Get ready to unmask the craziness. It’s happening at 7:30 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall in Akron. Tickets start at $39.75. uakron.edu/ej
June 10
Moonlight Market
Looking for something different? Hosted outside under the pavilion at the Hartville MarketPlace, the Moonlight Market will have live music, food trucks, lights and vendors. This event is perfect for someone who works during the day or someone who just loves to shop. Come experience the Moonlight Market from 5 to 9 p.m. hartvillemarketplace.com
June 10-12
Friends of the Louisville Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Louisville Library will be holding a used book sale/tent sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 10 and 11, and from 1 to 4 p.m. June 12. In addition to the permanent indoor used book shop, they will have additional outdoor sales at 504 E Main Street, Louisville (in the Discovery Center building). A large selection of adult, youth and children’s books, along with DVD’s and music CDs will be available. All payments will be by a donation of your choosing. All proceeds go to support the Louisville Public Library. For more information, call the Louisville Public Library at 330-875-1696 or visit the Friends of the Louisville Public Library Facebook page.
June 11
Sidestreet MKTs presents Saturdays at the Square
Like, love, share, shop at the monthly gathering of local artists, growers and food trucks at the newly renovated Oakwood Square on the second Saturday each month May through October. Check the site for more information. eventsby720.com
June 11
Stark Pride Festival
Stark Pride is a volunteer committee of diverse individuals that strives to be inclusive by welcoming people of all races, ages and backgrounds. Its programs, meetings, committees and events are open to all people. This inaugural festival will bring together the LGBTQ+ community of Stark County and surrounding areas to celebrate its diversity and rich cultural history, promote visibility and belongingness, educate, entertain and welcome people of all ages and backgrounds. The festival will be from 3 to 10 p.m. at Centennial Plaza in downtown Canton. starkpride.org
June 13-18
North Canton Jaycee Fair
A summertime tradition for the North Canton community for seven decades, the North Canton Jaycee Fair is a family-friendly, fun time with great food, rides and games. Hosted by the North Canton Jaycees, all proceeds from the fair help fund its service projects throughout the year. Parking and entry are free. Games and rides are moderately priced for families. The fair runs from 6 to 11 p.m. each evening, Monday through Saturday. The fair is at 348 7th Street NE, North Canton. northcantonjaycees.org
June 13-Aug. 8
2022 Summer Kids Movie Series
The Canton Palace Theatre presents the 2022 Summer Kids Movie Series featuring affordable, family-friendly movies each Monday afternoon, except for July 4, throughout the summer. Movies start at 1 p.m. Doors open at noon. The cost is $2. Check the site for the schedule. cantonpalacetheatre.org
June 15-18
Minerva Homecoming
Minerva’s annual Homecoming in Municipal Park and the Community Building will be from noon to 10 p.m. June 15 and from noon to 7 p.m. June 16 through 18. minervachamber.org
June 16-19
Country Fest
Country Fest is back! Gather your friends, pack your cowboy boots and get ready for a three-day country music festival you won’t want to miss including headliners Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert and Morgan Wallen. Clay’s Resort offers several deluxe camping packages that include Country Fest Tickets. For more information and ticket prices, visit the site. clayspark.com
June 18
720 Market
720 Market is a unique and curated, special event open-air market at various venues in and around North Canton. It’s a fun and fresh opportunity to shop local, support local businesses and experience a local venue in a new way, and it’s a showcase for makers, bakers, brewers, growers and more along with community nonprofits, live local music and food vendors. It’s all happening at Kent State University at Stark from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check the site for more information. eventsby720.com
June 21
Twenty Under 40! Awards
The 15th Annual Twenty Under 40! Awards are produced by ystark!, a department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, and The Canton Repository. Twenty Under 40! Awards recognize Stark County’s leaders younger than 40 who have demonstrated dynamic leadership and social responsibility. The winners are recognized in this issue. The awards event will take place at Gervasi Vineyard in the open-air pavilion. Tickets are $65 for general seating and include one drink ticket and heavy hors d’oeuvres, or choose to purchase a reserved seating table for $400, which includes six tickets. If you have any questions, call Kelly Piero, ystark! director, at 330-458-2094. cantonchamber.org/twenty-under-40-awards
June 21
Meet Author Jamie Ford
The author of “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,” winner of the 2010 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature will be at the Canton Palace Theatre from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss his work. Q&A, book selling and signing will follow. This is part of the Dr. Audrey Lavin Speaking of Books Author Series. Register on the library’s website. starklibrary.org
June 21
True Crime Book Club
Meet at the North Canton Public Library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss “I’ll Be Gone In the Dark” by Michelle McNamara. ncantonlibrary.com
June 21
New Kids on the Block
See New Kids on the Block with Salt-n-Pepa, En Vogue and Rick Astley at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29.50 plus fees. rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
June 23
Spirited Conversations: Rick Robinson
Rick is a modern romantic American composer and a leading voice for reconciling the art form with the broader American public. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. at Umstattd Hall for a happy hour and networking opportunity. The gallery will also be open at this time, where guests can view portraits of the composers featured for the season. At 6 p.m., the conversation will begin. These events are free and open to the public, but registration is required. cantonsymphony.org
June 24
Jackson Night Glow 5K
Head over to the Jackson Township North Park for the annual Night Glow 5K. The Jackson Township Night Glow 5K & Kids Fun Run, the original Stark County night glow run, is a local tradition you won’t want to miss. ohiochallengeseries.enmotive.com/events/register/2022-night-glow-5k
June 25
Friends of the Massillon Public Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Massillon Public Library will hold a Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Massillon Public Library Book Garage. For sale at bargain prices will be gently used/new hardbacks, paperbacks, CDs, DVDs, video games and more for all ages. Cash and checks are accepted. The MPL Book Garage is located diagonally across the street from the library on the southwest corner of Lincoln Way and 2nd Street. For more information, contact the library at 330-832-9831, x319. massillonlibrary.org
June 25
Triumphant Tchaikovsky
A concert of epic proportions, Triumphant Tchaikovsky will feature violinist Jinjoo Cho on the eponymous composer’s Violin Concerto. As a charismatic female solo artist, Jinjoo is redefining what it means to be a consummate classical musician in the modern society. Rick Robinson’s exuberant and resounding Essay No. 1 will be played alongside Sibelius’ Third Symphony, which was its inspiration. See the performance at 7:30 p.m. at Umstattd Hall. Tickets are $10, $20, $30 and $50. cantonsymphony.org
June 28
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture
Head to the Massillon Museum for the monthly Brown Bag Lunch lectures. The lecture is from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. Check the site for this month’s topic. massillonmuseum.org
This article originally appeared on The Repository: Road races, local markets, festivals, more this month in Stark County
