Discover 11 Downtown Akron Coffee Shops

There's plenty of coffee (and tea) to be had in downtown Akron. Each shop has its own unique ~vibes~ and menu. So, no matter whether you prefer a clean and minimalistic environment with simple, strong coffee, or one that's colorful and quirky, medieval, or European-inspired, you're sure to find a place you love, with great beverages. Follow the link below to read the guide.

The 2024 Downtown Akron Lunar New Year Celebration Is February 18

On February 18, Downtown Akron Partnership will present the 2024 Downtown Akron Lunar New Year Celebration. We're excited to showcase professional and student performers including Kwan Family Lion Dance, the Ka'Ren Cultural Dance Academy, the Cleveland Glory Waist Drum Team, Stella Acrobatic Dance Academy, learners from NIHF STEM Middle School, and others.

We'll also have food from downtown restaurants, vendors and community resources, giveaways, and a dazzling display of fireworks after the event.

Information on tickets and more is coming soon.

There are opportunities available to sponsor this year's Lunar New Year Celebration. Learn about them, and other event details, at the link below.

Shop Local in 2024 with Downtown Akron Dollars

This year, make the effort to shop local, and consider purchasing a Downtown Akron Dollars E-Gift Card for friends and family, to encourage them to shop local, too. The things we love about this new e-gift card program: There's no plastic gift card to lose (it lives on your phone--although you can print it out if needed); they're easy to give and receive, and you can use them at 23 (and counting) downtown locations.

Learn more about the program at the link below.

Featured Business of the Week

United States Potato Service

209 S. Main St.



At United States Potato Service, spuds are the stars of the show! Embark on a delectable journey through crispy nostalgia with golden-brown French fries that crunch like your favorite vinyl, as well as several other potato-based dishes.

Wednesday, January 10

Open Mic Night

Northside Marketplace

21 Furnace St.

6:15 pm (Signups start at 5:30 pm)

Point of No Return Improv

Jilly's Music Room

111 N. Main St.

7 - 9 pm

Movie Night: Dirty Dancing

The Lockview

207 S. Main St.

8:45 pm

Thursday, January 11

Vinyl Night

Musica

51 E. Market St.

5 - 11 pm

OpinioNation Trivia

Missing Falls Brewery

540 S. Main St.

7 & 8 pm

Monster

The Nightlight

30 N. High St.

8 pm

Friday, January 12

Winter Exhibitions Opening Night

Summit Artspace

140 E. Market St.

5 - 8 pm

Legally Blonde The Musical Presented by the Millennial Theatre Project

The Knight Stage

182 S. Main St.

7:30 pm

JazzWorks

BLU Jazz+

47 E. Market St.

8 - 11 pm

Saturday, January 13

Tour: Collection Highlights

Akron Art Museum

1 S. High St.

11:30 am - 12 pm

Plant Magic 101 with the Shapeshifting Maiden

Lepley & Co.

21 Furnace St.

6:30 pm

Akron Symphony Orchestra: Mozart & EarthQuaker

E. J. Thomas Hall

198 Hill St.

7:30 pm

Sunday, January 14

Mastering Brunch Cocktails

NOMZ

21 Furnace St.

12 - 1:30 pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson

Akron-Summit County Public Library

60 S. High St.

2 - 4 pm

Love Overboard

Spaghetti Warehouse

510 S. Main St.

4 - 7 pm

Monday, January 15

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Free Admission

Akron Zoo

500 Edgewood Ave.

11 am - 4 pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Free Admission

Akron Art Museum

1 S. High St.

11 am - 5 pm

Magic: The Gathering Modern

Full Grip Games

121 E. Market St.

6:30 pm

Tuesday, January 16

"Suffered as Women Do": Gender and Treatment in U.S. Asylums

The National Museum of Psychology

73 S. College St.

11 am - 4 pm

Tuesday Night Cornhole on the Brewfloor

R. Shea Brewing

540 S. Main St.

7 - 9 pm

University of Akron Men's Basketball vs Western Michigan

The University of Akron James A. Rhodes Arena

373 Carroll St.

7 pm

That's just the tip of the iceberg, folks! Be sure to check out all the events happening downtown.

Featured Photo of the Week

This week's featured Instagram photo is from @diamonddeli, where two of the restaurant's regular customers got engaged on Friday.

Tag us in your best downtown Akron-y content on Instagram @downtownakronpartnership for a chance to be featured in the future!

Thank You, Sponsors!

If you're enjoying the winter lighting on Main St., please join us in thanking McDonald Hopkins for their generous financial support of the winter lighting project!

Learn more about McDonald Hopkins.

Need help? Call an ambassador at 330-706-7383.

Downtown Akron ambassadors work seven days a week to ensure a clean, safe, welcoming downtown. Call them for safety escorts, car battery jumps, lockouts, directions, and more.

Learn more about what ambassadors do in downtown Akron.

Monday - Saturday: 7 am - 11 pm*

Sunday: 7 am - 8 pm

*Ambassador services will not be available New Year's Day.

See our updated traffic advisories and parking information to navigate and park downtown with ease.

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