Select Events
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MAPS Air Museum Ongoing 260 International Pkwy., North Canton
A number of galleries to discover including the Gallery of Heroes and the Ohio Military Museum. Exhibitions include Medal of Honor, Fallen Feathers Memorial of Ohio and more. More More information at MAPSAirMuseum.org.
Performing Arts Center 2023-2024 Season — Kent State University at Tuscarawas Ongoing 330 University Dr. NE, New Philadelphia
Delight in live music, stand-up comedy and more including performances by Xtreme AC/DC Tribute Band and comedian Joe Gatto, among others. Tickets and more information at tuscpactickets.universitytickets.com.
Spring Exhibitions — Canton Museum of Art Now — July 28 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton
Experience exhibitions featuring art by Janice Jakielski, Laine Bachman, Ginny Ruffner and more. For museum hours, admission costs and exhibition details, visit CantonArt.org.
Michelangelo Lovelace: Art Saved My Life Exhibition — Akron Art Museum Now — Aug. 18 1 S. High St., Akron
Explore the work of the Cleveland artist whose art depicted the Cleveland he knew — one of crime, drugs, poverty and sin, but also community, compassion and progress. For more details, visit AkronArtMuseum.org.
Gilding Northeast Ohio: Fashion and Fortune 1870-1900 — Massillon Museum Now — Oct. 13 121 Lincoln Way E., Massillon
Enjoy garments from Northeast Ohio collections and costumes from HBO’s “The Gilded Age.” Learn more at MassillonMuseum.org.
Come visit with Daniel Tiger at the Kent Heritage Festival! Saturday, July 6, from 11 AM to 10 PM • Meet Daniel Tiger from 11 AM to 2 PM • Story time at the Hometown Bank Plaza begins at 1:45 PM Downtown Kent
PBS Western Reserve celebrates the city of Kent at this event with appearances from Daniel Tiger and a story time in Hometown Bank Plaza. Kids will receive a free book while supplies last. For more information, visit PBSWesternReserve.org.
Tuesday’s for Toddlers Tuesday, July 9, at 11 AM Eastwood Mall Aquarium, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles
Dinosaur Fun! Join us for a dinosaur read-aloud and activity with characters from DINOSAUR TRAIN. No mascot appearance at this event. For more information, visit PBSWesternReserve.org.
Come visit with Daniel Tiger at Be My Neighbor Day! Saturday, July 13 • 10 AM to 2 PM Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308
Come spend a fun-filled day with Daniel Tiger! With support from PNC Grow Up Great and Fred Rogers Productions, PBS Western Reserve presents “Be My Neighbor Day” at the Akron Civic Theatre! Attendees will have the opportunity to take photos with Daniel, receive a goodie bag, color a thank-you picture for an essential neighbor and visit local support agencies. For more information, visit PBSWesternReserve.org.
Adult Mental Health First Aid — Stark Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Wednesday, July 17, from 9 AM to 4 PM 121 Cleveland Ave. SW, Canton
A free, eight-hour course that teaches a five-step action plan to offer initial help to people with the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or crisis. More information at StarkMHAR.org.
Open House — Medina County Convention & Visitors Bureau Sunday, July 21, from 1-4 PM 205 S. Prospect St., Medina
The Medina County Historical Society will host an open house at the McDowell-Phillips House Museum, a beautiful Queen Anne shingle-style home built in 1890 by R.M. McDowell. More information at VisitMedinaCounty.com.
Ragtime the Musical: in Concert — The Canton Symphony Orchestra Saturday, Aug. 17, at 7:30 PM Umstattd Hall, Zimmerman Symphony Center, 2331 17th St. NW, Canton
This timeless tale of hope, struggle and resilience is brought to life by powerful performances of The Players Guild cast and accompanied by the lush, orchestral score of the CSO. Learn more and reserve tickets at CantonSymphony.org.