Select Events
Organizations that purchase a PBS Western Reserve nonprofit paid promotional announcement on-air package also receive a free listing in our Select Events column in the PBS Western Reserve program guide and online at PBSWesternReserve.org. For more information, call PBS Western Reserve at 1-800-554-4549.
Local events — Akron-Summit County Public Library
Ongoing
Your local branch
There are nineteen Akron-Summit County Public Library locations, and they have everything from story times, film screenings and art shows happening all year round. See what’s in store at AkronLibrary.org.
William Richards: The Vastness Beyond Vision — Akron Art Museum
Now through July 27
1 South High St., Akron
William Richards’ dazzling arrays of abstract photographs. A leader in Cleveland advertising, he was among the first to introduce color photography to consumers. More information at AkronArtMuseum.org.
She Said, She Said: Contemporary Women Artists — Akron Art Museum
Now through Aug. 10
1 South High St., Akron
A rich exploration of the nature of being a woman, celebrating artists of different generations, cultures and disciplines. This exhibit may not be suitable for all viewers. See information at AkronArtMuseum.org.
Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto — The Akron Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, March 29, at 7:30 PM
E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron
Clarinetist Amer Hasan will bring Mozart’s lyrical and virtuosic concerto to life, showcasing the instrument’s rich tones and expressive range. Purchase tickets at AkronSymphony.org.
330 Day Concert — Akron200
Sunday, March 30, 6-10 PM
Akron Civic Theater, 182 S Main St., Akron
Presented by the Summit FM, this annual event celebrates the music that put Northeast Ohio on the map with performances by local talent. More information and tickets at TheSummit.fm.
Adult Easter Egg Hunt — Wayne County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Multiple dates at 10:30 AM beginning Saturday, April 5
Troutman Vineyards and Winery, 4243 Troutman Road, Wooster
The hunts will have a thousand plastic eggs filled with candy hidden around the winery, including a grand prize egg! Participants must be 21 years or older. See information at VisitWayneCountyOhio.com.
The Music of Journey — The Canton Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, April 5, at 7:30 PM
Umstattd Hall, Zimmerman Symphony Center, 2331 17th St. NW, Canton
Experience the electrifying energy of Journey like never before as the CSO collaborates with Jeans n’ Classics once again for an unforgettable concert, “The Music of Journey.” Learn more at CantonSymphony.org.
Tuesday’s for Toddlers! — PBS Western Reserve
Tuesday, April 8, at 11 AM
Eastwood Mall Aquarium, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles
Enjoy a read aloud and hands-on activities with the help of our friends from ELINOR WONDERS WHY! Learn more at PBSWesternReserve.org.
Mandy Gonzalez in Concert — Kent State University Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center
Friday, April 11, at 7:30 PM
330 University Drive NE, New Philadelphia
Joined by the Tuscarawas Philharmonic, Mandy Gonzalez will perform a songbook from Broadway and beyond. A skillful soloist, Gonzalez has performed with symphony orchestras around the world. More information at Kent.edu/tuscpac.
Wetland Wonders: A Walk & Talk and Screening Experience at Mill Creek MetroPark — PBS Western Reserve
Saturday, April 12, 11 AM to 1 PM
Mill Creek MetroPark, Newport Wetlands, West Newport Drive, Youngstown
Discover the beauty and importance of Ohio's wetlands with BY NATURE'S DESIGN: EXPLORING OUR NATIVE WILDLIFE! Join us for Wetland Wonders: A Walk & Talk and Screening Experience, where you’ll embark on a guided tour through stunning a wetland and enjoy a special screening of BY NATURE'S DESIGN, an insightful PBS Western Reserve documentary exploring the intricate and essential role of wetland ecosystems. Learn more and register at PBSWesternReserve.org.
Wild Kratts Creature Powers — PBS Western Reserve
Monday, April 21, from 10 AM to noon
Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, 3512 Darrow Road, Stow
PBS Western Reserve invites students ages 5–8 for a morning of educational excitement! Attendees will be introduced to the PBS KIDS ScratchJr app by animating characters from the PBS KIDS show, WILD KRATTS. Registration for this free program is required. Please register each age-appropriate child individually. To register, call 330-688-3295, ext. 5, visit events.smfpl.org, or stop by the library.
Wetland Wonders: A Walk & Talk and Screening Experience at Kent State University at Stark — PBS Western Reserve
Saturday, April 26, 11 AM to 1 PM
Kent State University at Stark, Science & Nursing Building, Kent State at Stark, Canton
Discover the beauty and importance of Ohio's wetlands with BY NATURE'S DESIGN: EXPLORING OUR NATIVE WILDLIFE! Join us for Wetland Wonders: A Walk & Talk and Screening Experience, where you’ll embark on a guided tour through stunning a wetland and enjoy a special screening of BY NATURE'S DESIGN, an insightful PBS Western Reserve documentary exploring the intricate and essential role of wetland ecosystems. Learn more and register at PBSWesternReserve.org.
Verdi’s Requiem Featuring Akron Symphony Chorus — The Akron Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 PM
E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron
Experience the musical tour de force known as Verdi’s Requiem. This moving masterpiece is fueled by contrasting beautiful melodies and intense musical peaks. More information at AkronSymphony.org.