Things to do in Akron: Veterans Day events, holiday tree festival and more 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:
Nick Carter at E.J. Thomas Hall
7 p.m. Thursday at E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St. $55-125. calendar.uakron.edu.
Veterans Day Flag Raising at Cascade Plaza
9-10 a.m. at Cascade Plaza flagpole, 106 S. Main St. downtownakron.com.
Veterans Appreciation Days at Akron Zoo
Wednesday through Sunday during normal zoo hours, Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave. Vets get in free, immediate family get in half price. Visitors still need to pay for parking. akronzoo.org.
What to know: Akron Zoo offers free admission to all on Election Day, free for vets for Veterans Day
Veterans Day at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
10 a.m. to dusk Saturday at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path. Complimentary self-guided tour of the Manor House and gardens for veterans and military personnel. Must present military ID. stanhywet.org.
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MAPS 11th Annual Veterans Day Event
4:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday at MAPS Air Museum, 2260 International Parkway, North Canton. $25 includes dinner, beer and wine, program and access to the museum. Ticket sales end Nov. 5. mapsairmuseum.org.
Akron Children's Hospital Tree Festival
Saturday through Nov. 19 at John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St. Free event. Festival hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. A public ribbon-cutting ceremony will kick off the holiday fun at 10 a.m. Saturday.
What to know: Akron Children's 42nd Holiday Tree Festival brings wonder to downtown
Greek Battle of the Chefs
5 p.m. Saturday fundraiser at Annunciation Greek Orthodox, 129 S. Union St. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. $35.
Here's what to know: Food's the star at Greek Battle of the Chefs in Akron
Mean Girls at E.J. Thomas Hall
7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St. Broadway in Akron. calendar.uakron.edu.
Nick Offerman at Akron Civic Theatre
7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. $45-$75. akroncivic.com.
What to know: Nick Offerman coming to help Akron-Summit County Public Library celebrate 150 years
Here are other events in the area through this weekend into the following weekend:
Blues Brunch with Travis Haddix Blues Band: Noon Sunday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Janet Becker: Celtic Music, Love Songs, Lullabies, Laments and Dances: 2-3 p.m. Sunday at Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St. Free.
“Symbols of the Season”: 2-3 p.m. Sunday at Richfield United Church of Christ, 4340 W. Streetsboro Road. The Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve will hold a free program on wreaths, evergreen trees and nature-related traditions. friendsofrhp.org.
Ohio Entertainment Awards 2023: 4 p.m. Sunday at Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. $25. goodyeartheater.com.
“Traditional Folk Music with a Twist”: 4 p.m. Sunday at The Bath Church, 3980 W. Bath Road, Bath. Old-time, Celtic and world folk music performed by Heather and Lisa Malyuk on hammered dulcimer, guitar, fiddle and banjo uke. A freewill offering will be taken. musicatbath.org.
GZA and Fishbone: 6:30 p.m. Sunday at House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. houseofblues.com/cleveland.
Lee Rocker: 7 p.m. Sunday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
John Splithoff: 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
AARP Chapter No. 3820 Coventry: 1:15 p.m. Monday at Portage Lakes Kiwanis Club Civic Center, 725 Portage Lakes Drive, Coventry Township. Representatives from Grace House will discuss their program. Free.
Light Up Gingerbread Houses: 6 p.m. Monday at Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 Market St. NE. Create a gingerbread house that uses LED lighting. Ages 12 or older are welcome. To register, call 330-854-4148, option 3.
Summit County Retired Teachers Association Membership Luncheon: Noon Tuesday at Guy’s Party Center, 500 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. 330-267-9731 or summitcountyrta.org.
Teen Chopped 2023: 3-6 p.m. Tuesday at Rodman Public Library, 215 E. Broadway St., Alliance. Teen chefs will compete in a “Chopped” cooking competition. Limited to 18 participants. To register, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217, or visit rodmanlibrary.com.
Dying Fetus: 6 p.m. Tuesday at House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. houseofblues.com/cleveland.
Brent Kirby’s 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
Petey: 7 p.m. Wednesday at House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. houseofblues.com/cleveland.
PlanBri: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. houseofblues.com/cleveland.
Myth & Company: Doors open at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. $12 in advance, $15 day of show. grogshop.gs.
The Uninvited: 7 p.m. Thursday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
Bored Teachers: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. $38-$58. goodyeartheater.com.
J.D. Simo: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. $17.50. kentstage.org.
Aaron Lewis: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. ticketmaster.com.
Louis Prima Jr. and The Witnesses: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Diana Chittester: 9 p.m. Thursday at House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. houseofblues.com/cleveland.
“Elf”: Nov. 17 through Dec. 17 at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, 40 River St., Chagrin Falls. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Matinees at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sunday. Tickets are $21 with a $4 discount for students, seniors, and military. CVLT.org.
Tropidelic: 6 p.m. Friday at House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. With The Elovators and Shwayze and Surfer Girl. houseofblues.com/cleveland.
Avery Anna: 7 p.m. Friday at House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. houseofblues.com/cleveland.
Brian Culbertson: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. $42.50-$72.50. akroncivic.com.
“Carmen”: 7:30 p.m. Friday. Opera Western Reserve, DeYor Performing Arts Center, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. $25-$75. operawesternreserve.org.
Michael Sonata & Dave Banks Big Band: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Dueling Pianos Night with Cleveland Keys: 8 p.m. Friday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Holly Bowling: 8 p.m. Friday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
Wave Magnetic: 9 p.m. Friday at House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. With The Stews. houseofblues.com/cleveland.
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.
Writing Circle: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E. The session is open to anyone 18 or older with an interest in writing and art. Cost is $25 or $15 for members. To register, go to MassillonMuseum.org or call 330-833-4061.
Hunger Games Day: 1 p.m. Saturday at Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 Market St. NE. A game day inspired by “The Hunger Games.” For grades 6-12. To register, call 330-854-4148.
The Stevie Ray Vaughan Experience: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. $20-$35. goodyeartheater.com.
Jerry Douglas: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. With Daniel Kimbro. $30-$40. kentstage.org.
“Why Me Too? Part 2”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown. deyorpac.org.
Ronnie Baker Brooks: 8 p.m. Saturday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Moises Borges: 8 p.m. Saturday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
Black & Coe: 9 p.m. Saturday at House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. houseofblues.com/cleveland.
Taylor Swift Brunch with The Ladies Night Band: Noon Nov. 19 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Brunch with Long Time Gone: Noon Nov. 19 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Organist Peter Sykes: 4 p.m. Nov. 19 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 N. Prospect St., Akron. Free. artsholytrinity.org.
Tapestry: Tribute to Carole King: 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. $30-$40. goodyeartheater.com.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze: 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown. deyorpac.org.
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