Father’s Day Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 15 at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Over 400 classic, antique and collector vehicles from 1915-2000. stanhywet.org.
Elvis Brunch with Johnny Elvis & The Crown Electrics: Noon June 15 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Father’s Day Beatles Brunch with The Sunrise Jones: Noon June 15 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
“Not Just A Pretty Dress”: Exhibit 1-4 p.m. June 15 at McDowell-Phillips House Museum, 205 S. Prospect St., Medina. $10 admission includes a booklet of dresses and accessories. Private tours available. 330-722-1341 or mchs@zoominternet.net.
The Tom Batchelor Band: 4 p.m. June 15 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Michael Martin Murphey: 7:30 p.m. June 15 at Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St. $42-$52. kentstage.org.
Painted Rockets: 11 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. June 16 at Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 E. Market St. Children 3-12 can paint and assemble a wooden rocket to take home. canalfultonlibrary.org.
Monday Night Writers: 5-6:30 p.m. June 16 at Leana’s Books & More, 4317 Kirk Road, Youngstown. Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend. nancy@nancychristie.com.
Lego Free Play: Noon June 17 at Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 E. Market St. Children 6-12 can make Lego creations. canalfultonlibrary.org.
CoComelon: Sing Along Live: 6 p.m. June 17 at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. akroncivic.com.
Blues Jam: 7 p.m. June 17 at BLU Jazz+, 47 E. Market St., Akron. blu-jazz.turntabletickets.com.
Music in the Park: 7-8 p.m. June 17 at Furnace Run Metro Park, Brushwood Area, 4955 Townsend Road, Richfield. The Metro Parks Ensemble will perform. The concert will be canceled if it rains. 330-865-8060 or summitmetroparks.org.
The Richfield Historical Society: 7 p.m. June 17 at Richfield Fellowship Hall, 3903 Broadview Road. Bill Cook will present “Two Families/One Flag.” Free. 330-659-4750 or richfieldohiohistoricalsociety.org.
Smino: Doors open at 7 p.m. June 17 at Agora Theatre, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. With Samara Cyn. agoracleveland.com.
Ledisi with Marsha Ambrosius: 7 p.m. June 17 at House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. houseofblues.com/cleveland.
Outlab: Experiments in Improvised Music: 7:30 p.m. June 17 at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
“Healthy Living For Your Brain and Body”: 10:30 a.m. June 18 at Green branch library, 4046 Massillon Road. Chris Bova of the Greater Cleveland chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will speak. akronlibrary.org/locations/green.
Kids’ Cookbook Book Club: 1 p.m. June 18 at Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 E. Market St. Children can choose a recipe, make it and bring it in to share. canalfultonlibrary.org.
McKinley Presidential Library & Museum Juneteenth Events: 3 p.m. June 18, 800 McKinley Monument Drive, Canton. Story time, crafts, cupcakes, barbecue dinner, Underground Railroad presentation. $25. Reservations are required. 330-455-7043 or McKinleyMuseum.org
Game Night at the Library: 6 p.m. June 18 at Hudson Library & Historical Society, 96 Library St. Bring a game or play from the library collection. For ages 8 or older. Registration is required. askus@hudson.lib.oh.us or 330-653-6658, ext. 1010.
Open Jam/Mic with Jen Maurer and Mike Lenz: 7 p.m. June 18 at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. Free. jillysmusicroom.com.
Brent Kirby’s 10×3 Songwriter/Band Showcase: 7 p.m. June 18 at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
Mumford & Sons: 7:30 p.m. June 18 at Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. ticketmaster.com.
California Music Club: 7:30 p.m. June 18 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Open Mic Night: 8 p.m. June 18 at Funny Stop, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. funnystop.com.
Friend of the Lake Library Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. June 19, noon to 5 p.m. June 20 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 21 at Lake Community Branch. starklibrary.org/locations/sl.
Animal Adaptations: 6 p.m. June 19 at Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 E. Market St. Children 6-12 can explore animal adaptation from camouflage to extreme weather. Games and activities. canalpubliclibrary.org.
The Stix Trio: 7 p.m. June 19 at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
“Sticks” by Emmett Podgorski: 7:30 p.m. June 19-21 at Wild Oscars at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. $10. akroncivic.com.
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”: June 19-July 13 at Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Showtimes are &:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. $16-$36. 330-836-2626 or weathervaneplayhouse.com.
Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: 7 p.m. June 19 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Brian Kenny: 8 p.m. June 19, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. June 20-21 at Funny Stop, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. funnystop.com.
Art = Magic: 11 a.m. June 20 at Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 E. Market St. Magic activities for children 3-12. canalfultonlibrary.org.
Kids’ Pokémon Club: 3 p.m. June 20 at Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 E. Market St. Children 6-12 can bring their cards and join other Pokémon enthusiasts. canalfultonlibrary.org.
Josie McGee: 5 p.m. June 20 at PNC Plaza, 1 Cascade Plaza, Akron. Free. downtownakron.com.
Joey Avery: 6:30 and 9:15 p.m. June 20-21 and 7 p.m. June 22 at Hilarities, 2035 E. Fourth St., Cleveland. hilarities.com.
Lightning Express: Tribute to The Everly Brothers: 7 p.m. June 20 at the Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. akroncivic.com.
Akron’s Real Deal with Four Kings & The Queen: 7 to 11 p.m. June 20 at Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. lock3live.com.
Jim Norton: 7 and 9:45 p.m. June 20-21 at Hilarities, 2035 E. Fourth St., Cleveland. hilarities.com.
MWV Live!: 7:30 p.m. June 20 at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. $10 in advance, $15 day of show. jillysmusicroom.com.
Evil Ways: Tribute to Santana: 7:30 p.m. June 20 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Jennifer James Quintet: 8 p.m. June 20 at BLU Jazz+, 47 E. Market St., Akron. $20. blu-jazz.turntabletickets.com.
Medina Community Band: 8 p.m. June 20 at Medina Uptown Park, Public Square, Medina. Free. medinacommunityband.org.
Reggie Watkins Quartet: 8 p.m. June 20 at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
Jazz Jam Session: 10 p.m. June 20 at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
Brimfield Historical Society Civil War Living History Weekend: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 21-22 at Kelso House Museum, 4158 State Route 43, Brimfield. Reenactor camps, exhibits, drills, food. kelsohouse.org.
The Friends of the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Used Puzzle Sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 21 under the Library Pavilion, 3512 Darrow Road, Stow. In case of inclement weather, the sale will be indoors. Proceeds from the sale help fund library programming. T
Food & Friends Picnic: 1 p.m. June 21 at Green branch library, 4046 Massillon Road. Share a dish, a recipe and a good time. akronlibrary.org/locations/green.
Outlaw Music Festival: 5 p.m. June 21 at Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. With Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Myron Elkins and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. ticketmaster.com.
Brew at the Zoo: 6:30-9:30 p.m. June 21 at the Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron. The theme is Drink with the Extinct. Tickets include 8 sample tastings and admission to the zoo after hours, plus the experience of 20 life-size animatronic dinosaurs. Guests can sample beer and wine from local breweries and wineries. New this year is a specialty mocktail station, crafted by Erica Banks of Majestic Tails. The event also features dino-themed activities and live music from Blue Cadillac. Tickets are on sale at akronzoo.org/brew-at-the-zoo. Akron Zoo members are $43 and non-members are $48. Designated driver tickets are available for $25 for Akron Zoo members and $35 for non-members. A limited number of special VIP tickets are available at $58. VIP designated driver tickets are $30. VIP tickets include early entrance at 6 p.m., four additional tastings, a full-size drink and a special treat. Brew at the Zoo is 21 and older only.
15-60-75 The Numbers Band: 7 p.m. June 21 at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. $5-$10. jillysmusicroom.com.
“Gangrene: The Dink Documentary”: 7:30 p.m. June 21 at Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St. $10. kentstage.org.
Wish You Were Here: Tribute to Pink Floyd: 8 p.m. June 21 at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. akroncivic.com.
The Band With No Name: 8 p.m. June 21 at the Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. akroncivic.com.
Yacht Rock Brunch with Still Standing: Noon June 22 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Brass Quartet: 3:30 p.m. June 22 at Quail Hollow Park, 13480 Congress Lake Ave. NE, Hartville. cantonsymphony.org.
Roots Society: 4 p.m. June 22 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Skate Night on the Plaza: Disco Cowboy Skate: 5-8 p.m. June 22 at Cascade Plaza, 122 S. Main St., Akron. akronohio.gov.
Josh Gates: 8 p.m. June 22 at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. $39-50-$59-50. akroncivic.com.
New events
Tommy Davidson: 7 p.m. July 20 at Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. goodyeartheater.com.
The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams and The Box Tops: 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. goodyeartheater.com.
Lil Wayne: 8 p.m. Aug. 14 at Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, ticketmaster.com.
Hope Spinner: 8 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. akroncivic.com.
A Day To Remember & Yellowcard: 6:15 p.m. Sept. 5 at Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. ticketmaster.com.
Toast: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. goodyeartheater.com.
The Drifters, The Platters, and Cornell Gunter’s Coasters: 4 p.m. Sept. 14 at Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. goodyeartheater.com.
Home Free and The Longest Johns: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at Goodyear Theater. 1201 E. Market St., Akron. goodyeartheater.com.
Ruben Studdard: Tribute to Luther Vandross: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. goodyeartheater.com.
Seether and Daughtry: 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. ticketmaster.com.
International Ballet Stars “Swan Lake”: 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. akroncivic.com.
Theresa Caputo: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. akroncivic.com.
Brian Culbertson: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. akroncivic.com.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: From ‘Beautiful’ to ‘Gangrene:’ Things to do in Northeast Ohio
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