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The Market at Lock 3
Fridays through October 14 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Market at Lock 3 is a unique, outdoor, producers-only market managed by Downtown Akron Partnership. Enjoy fresh produce, fresh baked goods, home crafted gifts and more. Enjoy live music during the Market at Lock 3 every Friday through September 2! Everyday Health. Get Out. Get Healthy. Stay Healthy. 
Each Friday, come to The Market at Lock 3, get your fresh produce and a weekly recipe card featuring the produce of the week. Sign up for the program, come each week and be entered to win great prizes! After 5 visits, get a FREE reusable produce bag. To sign up for Everyday Health or for more information, email Kimberly Beckett. Everyday Health Series is sponsored by SummaCare in conjunction with Downtown Akron Partnership. |
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Downtown Akron Restaurant Week
Monday, September 12-Thursday, September 15
www.downtownakron.com/restaurantweek
Downtown Akron Restaurant Week  has been developed by the Downtown Akron Partnership Junior Board to encourage residents of the Akron area to explore the burgeoning dining scene in Downtown Akron. This four-day event provides reasonably priced prix fixe dinner menus at a variety of Downtown restaurants, making it easy and enjoyable to try something new! Reservations are encouraged!
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3rd Annual PeaceMakers Teen Expo
Lock 3
Thursday, August 18, 6-9 p.m.The Akron PeaceMakers, the Mayor's anti-crime, youth program - and the City's premiere youth volunteer group - is celebrating their 3rd Annual Teen Expo. There will be music, dancing and prizes; and, exhibitors will provide youth with information on education, health, safety and volunteer opportunities in the Greater Akron area. The event is free to middle and high school students and is open to all teens in Northeast Ohio. Click here for more information! |
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2nd Annual Summit for Kids
John S. Knight Center
Saturday, August 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Parents and kids are invited to attend the Summit for Kids family expo at the John S. Knight Center! By bringing your child, you'll be giving him or her an entertaining and educational experience and helping to promote healthy development.
Plans for the day include fun activities, free back-to-school items and other giveaways, special guests and much more, all made possible by generous local organizations. Admission is free, and the list of attractions is still growing.
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6th Annual National Hamburger Festival
 Saturday, August 20, 2011 Noon-11 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 2011 Noon-7 p.m. Burger-masters from around the Midwest will turn out with tongs in hand to flip burgers for the 6th Annual National Festival in Downtown Akron. The event opens Saturday, August 20 to the music of Changes in Latitudes: America's Premier Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band, and continues Sunday, August 21 with music from Lawless. To accompany the story of how America's favorite sandwich was founded by two Akron brothers, Frank and Charles Menches in 1885, is a classic car demonstration on Sunday! Click here for more information! |
AkRun 5K and Pub Crawl
 Start and finish in the lot behind the AES Building in Downtown Saturday, August 20, 5 p.m. Torchbearers is gearing up for its 5th annual AkRun and Crawl event! Click here for race registration. Afterwards, the pub crawl will kick off with food and drink specials at local restaurants and bars, all located in Downtown Akron. Proceeds of this event will benefit Torchbearers, Downtown Akron Partnership Junior Board and ArtCetera. Volunteers are needed to assist with details on the day of the event. To volunteer, contact Amy Weegar at AWeegar@teamhfa.com or Jacquelyn Lewis at jacquelynl@akronymca.org. For more information visit www.torchbearersakron.com/Akrun/. |
Arts & Culture Tour of Perkins Stone Mansion Perkins Stone Mansion Wednesdays-Fridays, August 17,18, 19, 24, 25, 26 & 31, 1- 3 p.m. The theme this year revolves around the Civil War 150 commemorative. The Perkins family had 3 sons who served in the Civil War. Streetscapes: Akron in Plein Air Summit Artspace Through Saturday, September 17 Come see your city through the eyes of artists at Streetscapes, Akron in Plein Air, an exhibition of paintings and photography inspired by downtown Akron. Kaleidoscope Quilts: The Art of Paula Nadelstern Akron Art Museum Through Sunday, October 2 For internationally renowned quiltmaker Paula Nadelstern, the word kaleidoscope "promises surprise and magic, change and chance." Flora  Akron Art Museum Through Saturday, October 22 Since the Garden of Eden, humans have been seduced by plants. Around 25 works, all drawn from the collection of the Akron Art Museum, will survey the different approaches photographers have used to depict the plant world. Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Ohio Akron Art Museum Through Saturday, October 29 The remarkable story of Dorothy and Herbert Vogel has become the stuff of lore. A Manhattan postal clerk and a reference librarian at the Brooklyn Public Library, the couple began collecting art shortly after marrying in 1962. Akron's Vogel collection includes paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture by 26 artists. |
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Entertainment
Wednesday Game Days
Bakery at Hattie's Cafe
Wednesdays, August 17, 24 & 31, 12-1 p.m.
Wednesday Game Days are a fun way to enjoy lunch, meet new people or enjoy time with your own group.
Lockbottom Blues & Jazz Club: Peggy Coyle Jazz Trio
Lock 4
Wednesday, August 17, 7 p.m.
Check out the Peroni Beer Garden and Urban Eats!
Lunch Hour Concert Series: Rolando Pizana
Lock 3
Friday, August 19, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Come out during your lunch and enjoy the latin styled jazz sounds of Rolando Pizana!
WONE's Rock the Lock: Mr. Speed, A Tribute to KISS
Lock 3
Friday, August 19, 7 p.m.
In a world where imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, few bands have as devoted a following as KISS. With 16 years of experience under their spandex MR. SPEED continues to forge ahead writing their own chapter in KISSstory.
6th Annual National Hamburger Festival Lock 3
Saturday, August 20, 2011 Noon-11 p.m.
Sunday, August 21, 2011 Noon-7 p.m.
Bring your appetite to Lock 3 for The National Hamburger Festival!
Changes In Latitude; America's Premier Jimmy Buffet Tribute Lock 3 Saturday, August 20, 7 p.m. In case you haven't seen them yet, Changes In Latitudes is one of America's premier tribute shows to singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, the master of the tropical lifestyle. They are a nine-piece band with a singular plan, to take you to Margaritaville.
Roy Ayers Featuring Patrice Rushen and Ndugu Chancler Akron Civic Theater Saturday, August 20, 8 p.m. Now in his fourth decade in the music business, Ayers, known as the Godfather of Neo-soul, continues to bridge the gap between generations of music lovers.  Lunch Hour Concert Series: John Perry Jazz Trio Lock 3 Friday, August 26, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Come out during lunch and enjoy the jazz suonds of the John Perry Jazz Trio! WONE's Rock the Lock: The Machine performs Pink Floyd Lock 3 Friday, August 26, 7 p.m. THE Machine, America's top Pink Floyd show, has forged a 20 year reputation of excellence, extending the legacy of Pink Floyd, while creating another legacy all their own. Train to the Paranormal Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad/Akron Northside Station Saturday, August 27, 5:45-11 p.m.
This train departs the Akron Northside Station at 5:45 p.m., traveling south to another world! You will be joined on board with a medium, who will identify the spirits you brought with you and they will relay any messages from them to you!
Lock 3 Live: Rock and Roll Heaven World Tour Lock 3 Saturday, August 27, 7 p.m. Rock and Roll Heaven World Tour, An American tribute to Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly. Drag Bingo Greystone Hall Sunday, August 28, 5 p.m. You'll have a great time! Proceeds from this event benefit the Community Aids Network. Music on the Mustill Store Porch Mustill Store and House Wednesday, August 31, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Grab your umbrella and join us for live music in the store. Bring your lunch and take a break from the work day! Wheat and Greet with Young Professionals of Akron
The Lockview
Wednesday, August 31, 5:30-9 p.m.
Come try some great beers and mingle with the Young Professionals of Akron. Join us for a beer tasting social at rooftop patio of The Lockview in Downtown Akron. Lockbottom Blues & Jazz Club: Jack Schabtz Quartet Lock 4 Wednesday, August 31, 7 p.m. Check out the Peroni Beer Garden and Urban Eats! |
Family-Friendly
Preschool Story Time
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursdays, August 18 & 25, 10:30 a.m.
Stories, activities, songs and crafts every Thursday! For 2-5 year olds with an adult caregiver.
Movies @ Main
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursdays, August 18 & 25, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 18: Battle: Los Angeles
Thursday, August 25: DOUBLE FEATURE- Trilogy of Terror: Amelia and Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
2nd Annual Summit for Kids
John S. Knight Center
Saturday, August 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Plans for the day include fun activities, free back-to-school items and other giveaways, special guests and much more, all made possible by generous local organizations.
Saturday Story Time Sampler: One World, Many Stories
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Saturdays, August 20 & 27, 11 a.m.
Stories and activities with a different librarian every Saturday! All ages. No sign up needed.
Sunday Story Time Sampler
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Sundays, August 21 & 28, 2 p.m.
Stories and activities with a different librarian every Sunday! All ages. No sign up needed.
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Informational
Akron Roundtable - Stan Austin Quaker Square Inn Thursday, August 18, 11:45 a.m. Topic: "Akron: Your Gateway to Cuyahoga Valley National Park"
Downtown Knitting Club
Downtown Akron Partnership
Thursday, August 18, 12-1 p.m.
Interested in learning to knit and meeting new people? Join the knitting club!
Personal Savings Workshop
Charter One Bank
Thursday, August 18, 12 p.m.
Interested in learning more about saving? Check out this workshop sponsored by Charter One Bank.
Simple Steps to Starting Your Business
Score
Thursdays, August 18 & 25, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
A 5-part series of 3-hour workshops designed to give you the tools, advice and information you need to succeed.
2nd Annual Summit for Kids Luncheon
John S. Knight Center
Friday, August 19, 12 p.m.
Luncheon Topic: Innovative, Productive, Creative: Taking Successful Partnerships to the Next Level
MS Windows for Beginners
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Friday, August 19, 2 p.m.
Learn basic functions of the Windows operating system that enable you to create, save, close, and open files.
MS Excel, Part 3
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Saturday, August 20, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Let Excel do the math for you! Practice creating and applying formulas to your worksheets.
Resume Workshop/Open Lab
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Monday, August 22, 10 a.m.
Bring a chronology of your work and/or educational history with you to these workshops, and use resume writing software that offers hundreds of pre-written job duty descriptions to clearly define your skills and qualifications.
MS Powerpoint, Part 2
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Monday, August 22, 6:30 p.m.
Learn how to use PowerPoint's advanced features to customize your presentations.
Introduction to Intellectual Property
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Monday, August 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Just like other types of property, intellectual property needs to be protected from unauthorized use. This program is an introduction to the four ways to protect intellectual property - patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. You'll learn which to choose to protect your creative output!
MS Publisher, Part 2
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursday, August 25, 6:30 p.m.
Explore Publisher's more advanced features as you create a two-page newsletter, a tri-fold brochure, envelopes and labels using Mail Merge to distribute your publications.
File Management
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Friday, August 26, 2 p.m.
Learn to use Windows Explorer, your computer's filing cabinet, to organize and manage your files and folders.
Introduction to Patents
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Saturday, August 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Have a great idea for an invention? Learn what a patent is, what it can do for you, and the hows and whys of searching for existing patents.
MS Powerpoint, Part 3
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Monday, August 29, 6:30 p.m.
Advanced features covered include photo album shows, automation, animation, more with backgrounds, charts, and other miscellaneous items.
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Sports & Recreation
Aeros vs. Harrisburg Canal Park Stadium Tuesday, August 16-Thursday, August 18, 7:05 p.m. Tuesday: Animal-Palooza Wednesday: Charity Begins at Home Thursday: Indians Affiliate Day AkRun 5K and Pub Crawl Downtown Akron Saturday, August 20, 5 p.m. Torchbearers is gearing up for its 5th annual AkRun and Crawl event! Click here for race and crawl registration. Aeros vs. Richmond Canal Park Stadium Thursday, August 25-Sunday, August 28, Times vary Thursday: Buck up Thursday Friday: Fireworks after the game Saturday: Fireworks after the game. Sunday: Charity Begins at Home
Aeros vs. Reading
Canal Park Stadium
Monday, August 29- Wednesday, August 31, 7:05 p.m.
Monday: Charity Begins at Home
Tuesday: KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets
Wednesday: Charity Begins at Home |
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Clean & Safe Ambassadors
The Downtown Akron Partnership Clean & Safe Ambassadors are available to you to ensure an excellent Downtown Akron experience.
Call an ambassador to:
Request an escort
Report a problem
Report panhandling
Report graffiti
Report suspicious activity
Request lockout assistance
Request a battery jump
Request a staff safety seminar
Report public cleaning issues
Call 330-706-7383 for on-duty supervisor!
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ParkingFriend App
Downtown Akron Partnership has developed a Downtown Akron parking app to help you find parking and destinations Downtown. ParkingFriend is now available for download to your iPhone, iPad or Android phone. Click on your App Store icon and search for ParkingFriend Akron to download the free app. Simply browse through a conveniently categorized list of points of interest, or search for your destination, and ParkingFriend will show you all the nearby parking lots and decks, complete with rates and even distance from your destination. You can also view a map of Downtown with public lots and decks identified with a P. If you would like to comment on the app or make suggestions, call 330-374-7618.
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Become Our Fan on Facebook & Twitter
 
Following us on Facebook and Twitter are great ways to stay in the loop about all of the fun things happening in Downtown Akron and to give us your feedback. Learn more about your favorite Downtown businesses, get the scoop on upcoming events, see all of the work the Downtown Akron Clean and Safe Team is doing and browse through photos we've captured Downtown!
Click here to become a Fan of Downtown Akron Partnership on Facebook.
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Dining
Downtown Akron Dining
From casual eats to upscale dining, you'll find delicious food and great atmosphere when you choose to dine Downtown. Whether you're looking for a quick bite, or a place to linger over coffee, Downtown dining has it all.
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Nightlife
Downtown Akron Nightlife
Downtown Akron offers a unique nightlife experience. Enjoy a concert at the Akron Civic Theatre before dinner and drinks at The Lockview. Eat dinner at Bricco then dance the night away at Barley House. Gallery hop from Millworks Gallery to Summit Artspace before hearing a local band at Musica on Maiden Lane.
Click here for our Nightlife interactive map.
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Do Downtown Card
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Need a new Do Downtown Card?
Email us to receive a PDF version!
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Do Downtown Promotions
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3 Point: 10% off entire lunch bill
Akron Aeros: $6 tickets for Thirsty Thursday Night Games! Click here to order tickets. Use promo code: DAP
Akron Art Museum: Buy One Adult Admission, Receive the 2nd free
Akron CitiCenter Florist: 20% off cash and carry fresh flowers
Akron Zoo: Buy one admission, get one of equal or lesser value free
Barley House: Receive 10% off your food bill
The Beauty Lounge: BFF Program; Bring a new client in and receive 50% off any service, the new client receives 10% off with Erin, Austin or Melissa
Cilantro: 10% off entire lunch bill
Diamond Deli: Purchase a sandwich and receive a chips and a soda fountain drink for free
Hattie's Cafe: Enjoy a brownie and a small coffee or hot chocolate for $2
House of Hunan: Receive 10% off your lunch or dinner bill The Library Shop on Main: BOGO, buy one greeting card and get the second greeting card of equal or less price for free; limit: purchase of 2 and 2 free. The Lockview: Buy one gourmet grilled cheese, get one half off during lunch hours only Lux NiteClub & Ultra Lounge: 10% off banquets
Noto: 10% off your entire purchase
Office Space Coworking: First month's membership is free
Papa's Food To Go: Receive a free beverage with the purchase of a $2.95 breakfast sandwich and come in between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to receive 10% off
The Peanut Shoppe: $0.50 off a lb. of mixed nuts
The Pita Pit: Free chips & drink with purchase of a sandwich
Rubber City Clothing: Buy one item at regular price and get the second item for 50% off
Rubber City Rollergirls: Purchase Rubber City Rollergirls tickets online at 50% off the door price of each adult ticket. Use the discount code: DAP0917 at www.rubbercityrollergirls.com (Ticket price is $4.50 (50% off). Only 100 tickets available at this price. Limit 4 per order. Discount code: DAP0917 on sale starting 8/14/11)
Stew Pot Kitchen: Free beverage with purchase
Tammy O's Hair Salon: 10% off any service
Uncorked Wine Bar & Galleries Click here for more information. |
Downtown Akron Partnership
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The Downtown Akron Partnership's mission is to promote and build a vibrant and valuable Downtown. Since its inception in 1995, the partnership has been a catalyst for enhancing the Downtown environment by supporting existing community programs, while also developing new, innovative programs designed to create interest in and to attract people to Downtown Akron. |
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