Akron Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Weekend

Akron OH

19 August, 2021

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AKRON, OH — Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Patch has you covered with several events and happenings taking place this week throughout Akron. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Hosting an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a festival, a talent show, or painting in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and near Akron: Summer Movies: Raya and the Last Dragon When: Thursday, August 19th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Thursday, August 19 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PMChill in our auditorium and enjoy the movie Raya and the Last Dragon, rated PG, 107 minutes. Learn More Flower Seed Bombs - Let's Grow Akron Inc When: Thursday, August 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Let's Grow Akron Inc What: Event listing from Let's Grow Akron Inc: Thursday and August 19 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMDetails Join Let's Grow Akron and Summit County OSU Extension in the community garden at the NEW Summit Lake Nature to learn how to make flower seed… More https://www.facebook.com/events/122465... Learn More Orientation - Miller South School VPA 4-8 When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Miller South School VPA 4-8 What: Event listing from Miller South School VPA 4-8: Thursday and August 19 from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM3:30 - 5 for NEW students 5:30 - 7 ANY student Learn More 6th, 7th, & 8th Gr. Open House - Manchester Middle School When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Manchester Middle School What: Event listing from Manchester Middle School: Thursday, August 19 at 6:00 PM Learn More Career Club for Younger Adults - Firestone Park Branch Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Firestone Park Branch Library What: Event listing from Firestone Park Branch Library: Thursday, August 19 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMMeet together online for mutual career support. We can discuss anything from current job openings to behaviors that will increase your chances of career success. Registration required. Learn More Board of Zoning and Building Appeals When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. Where: City of Fairlawn What: Event listing from City of Fairlawn: Thursday, August 19 from 6:30 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.fairlawn.us/calendar.aspx?EID=3274 Learn More Movies@Main: Soul - Akron-Summit County Public Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Thursday, August 19 from 6:30 PM to 8:10 PMThis year's Oscar-winner for Best Animated Feature! Soul is about a jazz pianist who seeks to reunite his soul and his body after they are accidentally separated. Learn More Akron Promise Beer Tasting Fundraiser at Rialto Theatre When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Thursday, August 19 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Learn More Firestone CLC Varsity Football Game - Akron Public Schools When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Thursday, August 19 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMThe Firestone CLC varsity football team will play Theodore Roosevelt High School at 7 p.m. on August 19. For tickets, visit https://akronschools.com/departments/athletics/tickets. Learn More Football Game at Springfield - Kenmore-Garfield High School When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Friday, August 20 (all day) Learn More Stories with the Sheep - Northwest Akron Branch Library When: Friday, August 20th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Northwest Akron Branch Library What: Event listing from Northwest Akron Branch Library: Friday, August 20 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin us for Story Time under the trees at the Perkins Stone Mansion as the sheep graze nearby on Mutton Hill. Sheep provided by The Summit County Historical Society and Silver Meadows... Learn More Student Council Picnic - Firestone CLC 9-12 When: Friday, August 20th at 11:45 a.m. Where: Firestone CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from Firestone CLC 9-12: Friday, August 20 from 11:45 AM to 1:45 PMUsing the cafeteria and the cafeteria courtyard. Contact Jenny Walls at [email protected] with questions. Learn More Bicentennial Gazebo Rented - Springfield Twp Senior / Community Center When: Friday, August 20th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Springfield Twp Senior / Community Center What: Event listing from Springfield Twp Senior / Community Center: Friday, August 20 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMhttp://www.springfieldtownship.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1363 Learn More FB, Band & Cheer - Jackson Football Game When: Friday, August 20th at 3:30 p.m. Where: East CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from East CLC 9-12: Friday, August 20 from 3:30 PM to 10:30 PMreturn time is approximate Door @2, room 106 and RR Learn More Alumni Tour - East CLC 9-12 When: Friday, August 20th at 5:45 p.m. Where: East CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from East CLC 9-12: Friday, August 20 from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM Learn More Football Game 1 @ Canton South - North High School When: Friday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: North High School What: Event listing from North High School: Friday, August 20 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Football vs. Green - Ellet High School When: Friday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Ellet High School What: Event listing from Ellet High School: Friday, August 20 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Ellet CLC VarsityFootball Game - Akron Public Schools When: Friday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Friday, August 20 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMThe Ellet CLC varsity football team will play Green High School/Middle School at 7 p.m. on August 20. For tickets, visit https://akronschools.com/departments/athletics/tickets. Learn More Soccer Game at Home - Kenmore-Garfield High School When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Saturday, August 21 (all day)v. Chardon All home games are to beheld at Heinz-Hillcrest Park in Firestone Park. Schedule is subject to change. Learn More Intermediate Kids Create: Washer Necklace When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library What: Event listing from Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library: Saturday, August 21 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PMPick up a craft kit to make your own washer necklace, while supplies last. The combination of beads and hardware make this necklace perfect for boys or girls. Learn More Blue Line Striders August Run - Akron Marathon When: Saturday, August 21st at 4:00 a.m. Where: Akron Marathon What: Event listing from Akron Marathon: Saturday, August 21 at 4:00 AMDetails The topic that will be discussed is personal record tips. We will be running Relay Leg 4 targeting 7 miles. Feel free to do more or less! All distances and paces are welcome, including walkers. https://ww... Learn More Volleyball vs. Northwest - Ellet High School When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Ellet High School What: Event listing from Ellet High School: Saturday, August 21 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PMThis event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/xxh-truy-aee(US) +1 803-999-5683 PIN: 885388686# Learn More Girls V Volleyball vs Canton McKinley When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Firestone CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from Firestone CLC 9-12: Saturday, August 21 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PMVB starts at 9:30 a.m. in the main gym. Learn More Firestone CLC Girls Varsity Volleyball Game When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:30 a.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Saturday, August 21 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PMThe Firestone CLC girls varsity volleyball team will play Canton McKinley High School and Kent Roosevelt at 9:30 a.m. on August 21. For tickets, visit https://akronschools.com/departments/athl... Learn More Outdoor Play Day - Akron-Summit County Public Library When: Saturday, August 21st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Saturday, August 21 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMCome play and enjoy a frozen sweet treat with us in the library park! We'll have sidewalk chalk, bubbles, water play, and more! Registration is required. All ages welcome. Learn More Comedian Tim Northern When: Saturday, August 21st at 8:00 p.m. Where: Krackpots Comedy Club, 14 Lincoln Way West, Massillon, Ohio, 44647, United States What: Krackpots Comedy Club conveniently located at 14 Lincoln Way W. Massillon, Oh 44647 is thrilled to announce an evening with Tim Northern We strongly encourage you purchase your tickets in advance because this is certain to be a sell out performance and tickets available on a f... Learn More Have a BLAST with the Akron Area YMCA! When: Saturday, August 21st at 8:00 p.m. Where: YMCA of Akron Ohio Inc. What: Event listing from YMCA of Akron Ohio Inc.: Saturday, August 21 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PMDetails Join the community for an anniversary event over 150 years in the making ... the 151st year of the Akron Area YMCA. A donation of $10 will… More https://www.facebook.com/events/1507... Learn More University of Akron Classes Begin - Akron Public Schools When: Monday, August 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Monday, August 23 (all day) Learn More Kindergarten Preview Day - Nolley Elementary When: Monday, August 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Nolley Elementary What: Event listing from Nolley Elementary: Monday, August 23 (all day) Learn More Color to the Classics - Firestone Park Branch Library When: Monday, August 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Firestone Park Branch Library What: Event listing from Firestone Park Branch Library: Monday, August 23 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMPick up adult coloring pages at our Firestone Park Branch, then attend an in-person meeting to color with others while listening to relaxing music. Register online, by phone or in pers... Learn More Back to School Time Capsule Kit - Maple Valley Branch Library When: Monday, August 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Maple Valley Branch Library What: Event listing from Maple Valley Branch Library: Monday, August 23 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PMCapture the anticipation and excitement of a new school year by creating a Back to School Time Capsule! Stop in to pick up a kit! Available while supplies last. Learn More Children's Art Studio: Grass Hair People When: Monday, August 23rd at 10:30 a.m. Where: North Hill Branch Library What: Event listing from North Hill Branch Library: Monday, August 23 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMExplore different art mediums with Children's Art Studio. In this session, children and their adults will create a Grass Hair Person. Please register on line or by phone at 330.535.9423. Learn More Open House (Grades K-2) - Harris - Jackson CLC K-5 When: Monday, August 23rd at 3:00 p.m. Where: Harris - Jackson CLC K-5 What: Event listing from Harris - Jackson CLC K-5: Monday, August 23 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Basketball Open Gym - Firestone CLC 9-12 When: Monday, August 23rd at 3:30 p.m. Where: Firestone CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from Firestone CLC 9-12: Monday, August 23 from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PMSplit time between boys & girls teams - not together. Using the ACT gym. Contact Brian Fuller at [email protected] with questions. Learn More Open House (Grades 3-5) - Harris - Jackson CLC K-5 When: Monday, August 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Harris - Jackson CLC K-5 What: Event listing from Harris - Jackson CLC K-5: Monday, August 23 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Needlework: Close-Knit Crochet Club - Firestone Park Branch Library When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Firestone Park Branch Library What: Event listing from Firestone Park Branch Library: Monday, August 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMWe don't just crochet! Join us to learn knitting and looming techniques, and to spend a fun hour chatting. We'll even try our hand at a non-needlework craft project on occasion. Learn More Theatre Picnic - Miller South School VPA 4-8 When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Miller South School VPA 4-8 What: Event listing from Miller South School VPA 4-8: Monday, August 23 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Buchtel CLC Girls VarsityVolleyball Game When: Monday, August 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Monday, August 23 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMThe Buchtel CLC girls varsity volleyball team will play Canton McKinley High School at 7 p.m. on August 23. For tickets, visit https://akronschools.com/departments/athletics/tickets. Learn More FIPS Picture Day - Fort Island Primary School When: Monday, August 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Fort Island Primary School What: Event listing from Fort Island Primary School: Tuesday, August 24 (all day) Learn More Instructional Improvement Day - East CLC 9-12 When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: East CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from East CLC 9-12: Tuesday, August 24 (all day) Learn More Vital Vax and Go - COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-up Event When: Tuesday, August 24th at 10:00 a.m. Where: North Hill Branch Library What: Event listing from North Hill Branch Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMNo appointments are needed. Insurance cards (if available) and IDs, as well as IDs/birth certificates for those 12-17 years old are required. In partnership with Summa Health and Summit C... Learn More Story Time: Planet Earth - Kenmore Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 24th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Kenmore Branch Library What: Event listing from Kenmore Branch Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AMCome into the library to join Miss Becky for songs, dancing, and stories about our home, planet Earth! Learn More Mystery Craft Kit - Portage Lakes Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 24th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Portage Lakes Branch Library What: Event listing from Portage Lakes Branch Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AMRegister to pick up a mystery craft bag. Each bag will contain different items. Be creative & create using everything in the bag. Log on to Zoom to show your project and be entered... Learn More Basic Computer Class Series - Maple Valley Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 24th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Maple Valley Branch Library What: Event listing from Maple Valley Branch Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMFree hands-on computer classes. Registration is required and opens July 24. Learn how to use the mouse, keyboard, Windows 10, folders, the Internet and more. Attend one class or the ent... Learn More Akron Student engineering & LSTA - East CLC 9-12 When: Tuesday, August 24th at 2:30 p.m. Where: East CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from East CLC 9-12: Tuesday, August 24 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM Learn More Teen/Tween Paint & Popsicles Palooza! When: Tuesday, August 24th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Kenmore Branch Library What: Event listing from Kenmore Branch Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMRelax and paint with friends after the first day back to class in the cool of the library. Paint supplies and popsicles provided. Open to students in 5-12 grade. Learn More BS vs. Painesville Harvey - Ellet High School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Ellet High School What: Event listing from Ellet High School: Tuesday, August 24 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Bee Creative! Virtual Class on Zoom for Adults When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Highland Square Branch Library What: Event listing from Highland Square Branch Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PMMake a Rope Bee Hive Craft. Register in person, by phone, or online beginning July 12. Kits can be picked up at the Highland Square Branch Library beginning on Wednesday, August 11. Learn More Open House - Coventry Middle School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Coventry Middle School What: Event listing from Coventry Middle School: Tuesday, August 24 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Virtual Toddler Time: Noises in the Night When: Wednesday, August 25th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Wednesday, August 25 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMShhh! Did you hear that? Someone or something is lurking about. Join us for songs, stories, and rhymes about different noises in the night. Register to receive a Zoom link. Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Akron Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.