Akron-Summit Comic Con: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 28 at the Summit County Fairgrounds, 1050 North Ave., Tallmadge. Features over 30 vendors with comics and toys and four guest artists. facebook.com/events/2798410490524128.
Medina County Strawberry Arts Fest: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 28 in Medina Square. Featuring art vendors, raffle drawings, children’s activities, artwork created by individuals served by Access the Arts programming and live entertainment. accessthearts.org.
Winona Strawberry Festival: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28 on the grounds of the Winona Area Historical Society, corner of Winona Road and Cameron Street in Winona. In celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, historical societies and museums from all over Columbiana County will be on the grounds to display and demonstrate items unique to their area. Free parking is available on the WAHS property east of the Meeting House.
Guitar Center Summer Student Showcase: noon June 28 at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. jillysmusicroom.com.
Stones Brunch with Gimmie Sugar: Noon June 28 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
The 22nd annual Buckeye Martinfest: 1-4 p.m. June 28 at the North Reservoir Boat Launch, 803 State Mill Road, Portage Lakes. The public will be able to feed the purple martin birds, hold the babies, see the nests and watch tagging that is used in migration tracking. portagelakespurplemartins.com.
German Family Society Old European Days and Bierfest: 3-11 p.m. June 28 and noon to 7 p.m. June 29 at 3871 Ranfield Road, Brimfield Township. Music By: Gemutlichkeit Clevelander Musikanten, Enzian and Culkar/Golab and The Shotskis. Dancing performed by German Family Society: Youth Group, Junior Youth Group, Children’s Group and Tanz groups. $5 for guests ages 12 and older. Under 12 free and free parking. germanfamilysociety.com.
Reggae Sundays: Lake Irie: 4 p.m. June 28 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Matt King and Friends: 6 p.m. June 28 at the Kill Box Comedy Club, 1305 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron. thekillboxcomedyclub.com
Smokey Robinson: 7 p.m. June 28 at Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. ticketmaster.com.
Sarah Tollemache: 7 p.m. June 28 at Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, 2035 E. Fourth St., Cleveland. hilarities.com.
Spin Cycle: 7 p.m. June 28 at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
The Guess Who: 7:30 p.m. June 28 at the Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Featuring Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman.ticketmaster.com.
“BLUesday Tuesday” Blues Jam: 7 p.m. June 30 at BLU Jazz+, 47 E. Market St., Akron. blu-jazz.turntabletickets.com.
Gigi Perez Live: doors open 7 p.m. June 30 at the Agora Theatre, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. agoracleveland.com.
Summit Lake Fifth Anniversary Celebration: 4-8 p.m. July 1 at Summit Lake Nature Center, 411 Ira Ave., Akron. Celebrate the fifth anniversary of Summit Lake Nature Center with family-friendly activities, music, food and more. For more information, call 330-865-8065.
Brent Kirby’s 10×3 Songwriter/Band Showcase: 7 p.m. July 1 at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
The Human League: 7:30 p.m. July 1 at Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. With Soft Cell and Alison Moyet. ticketmaster.com.
Dennis McDonald: 7:30 p.m. July 2 and 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. July 3 at the Kill Box Comedy Club, 1305 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron. thekillboxcomedyclub.com
America 250 Celebration & Fireworks: 6-10 p.m. July 3 at the Downtown Plaza in Cuyahoga Falls. The evening will feature local craft beer, food trucks, and live music from the Buck Naked Band beginning at 7 p.m., followed by a fireworks finale at 10 p.m.
2026 Blossom Music Festival America at 250: 7 p.m. July 3 at the Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls.clevelandorchestra.com.
Abstract Sounds: 8 p.m. July 3 at BLU Jazz+, 47 E. Market St., Akron. blu-jazz.turntabletickets.com.
Magic with David Anthony: 8 p.m. July 3 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Stow Fourth of July Parade: Beginning 10 a.m. July 4 along Kent Road. This year’s parade theme is “Celebrate America, Celebrate Community.”
2026 Blossom Music Festival Salute to America: 7 p.m. July 4 at the Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls.clevelandorchestra.com/events/salute-to-america.
Transportation in America Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 5 in the parking lot behind the Medina County Administration building, 144 N. Broadway, Medina. $10 admission per car, trophies and raffles. Limit of 150 cars, first come, first served. Entrance off North Broadway only. The proceeds will benefit The Medina County Historical Society. For more information, call Charles at 772-485-8028 or email CharlesClark430@gmail.com
New Wave Brunch: Noon July 5 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Reggae Sundays: The Ark Band: 4 p.m. July 5 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Marvin Hunter: 6 p.m. July 5 at the Kill Box Comedy Club, 1305 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron. thekillboxcomedyclub.com
New Events
Garrison Keillor: 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. kentstage.org.
In the Heartland: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. With Pet the Cougar. goodyeartheater.com.
Cash Money & No Limit Tour: 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at Rocket Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland. With Birdman, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, BG, , Lil Boosie, Master P, Silkk The Shocker, Mia X, Fiend, Mac, Mercedes, Choppa Style, Mr Serv On. rocketarena.com.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Smokey Robinson in Northfield, Guess Who at Blossom, Salute to America
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