DEVIL’S DOZEN RETURNS

Our picks for the 12 best choices you can make this month

OCTOBER 9, 16, 23 & 30

Countryside Farmers’ Market at Howe Meadow

Howe Meadow, 4040 Riverview Rd. // 9 am - 12 pm // If you haven’t yet experienced the joy of visiting Countryside’s farmers’ market, do it this month! Located in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the scenic drive to the meadow is just as lovely as strolling from tent to tent of farmer, food producer, and artist. Pick up fresh produce, humanely raised meats, cheese, baked goods, coffee, honey, hummus, dog treats, jams, soaps, live plants, and more. It’s one of our favorite ways to spend Saturday morning. This event is free and open to the public.

Photo by Melanie Mohler

OCTOBER 9

Akron Stories | Public Dedication Ceremony

Rubber Worker Statue, northeast corner of Main & Mill St. // 10 am – 2 pm // If you’ve been downtown recently, you’ve probably seen the Rubber Worker Statue that was recently erected as part of Art x Love’s Akron Stories Project. Stop by on this Saturday morning for a dedication ceremony followed by a VIP reception in the Akron-Summit County Public Library with sculptor Alan Cottrill and authors David Giffels and Steve Love. The outdoor dedication ceremony is free, but tickets to the VIP reception are $25 and can be purchased online ahead of time.

OCTOBER 10 & 31

The Mystery of the Class of ‘57

Spaghetti Warehouse, 510 S Main St. // 6 – 9:30 pm // If you’re a fan of live-action comic mysteries, this event is for you. The premise: The school’s star quarterback has been found dead at the bottom of the pool during the homecoming pep rally. Who did it?! Participate in this ‘50s-themed mystery program, and while you’re at it, enjoy a threecourse dinner, soft drinks, and a cash bar, all of which are included in the price of the ticket. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online ahead of time. Be sure to book your entire party’s tickets at the same time to ensure you sit together!

OCTOBER 13

Rediscover Downtown Walking Tour

Meet at Huntington Bank, 106 S Main St. // 12 - 1 pm // Join Downtown Akron Partnership for a walking tour of Main Street’s public art, development projects, businesses, and more. With all the recent work that’s been done on Main Street, there is so much to discover. Combined with the restorative powers of fresh October air, we think a walking tour of downtown is the perfect way to spend your Wednesday lunch hour. This event is free and open to the public.

OCTOBER 13

Hocus Pocus Paint & Sip

Nauti Vine Winery, 3950 S Main St. // 6 - 8 pm // Paint & sip events are all the rage right now, so why not lean into the craze by painting a framed window with the Sanderson Sisters from the classic Halloween movie, Hocus Pocus?! We think you’ll enjoy Nauti Vine’s wine, too. Tickets for this event are $43 and can be purchased online ahead of time.

OCTOBER 15

Sweetest Day ‘70s Costume Party

Social 8, 1800 Merriman Rd. // 8 pm – midnight // Head down to the Valley for a ‘70s-themed costume party to celebrate Sweetest Day. Dance to the music with DJ Chaka and enjoy everything Social 8 has to offer. Don’t forget to bring your sweetie with you! This event is free and open to the public.

OCTOBER 17

Fall Flowers and Foliage

Cascade Valley Metro Park, Valley View Area // 9 – 10:30 am // The Valley View Area at Cascade Valley Metro Park opened to the public at the end of August. The 200-acre area used to be a golf course, but is now a stunning sprawl of wetlands, meadows, trees, and river. At this event, join a Summit Metro Parks naturalist for a morning of admiring autumn’s beauty and discovering what exactly triggers the change of color in our flowers and foliage. This event is free and open to the public.

OCTOBER 21

The Akron Roundtable | Mass Immigration vs. Modern Society

Quaker Station on the University of Akron’s campus // 12 pm // Head to Quaker Station for this month’s Akron Roundtable luncheon. This month, Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, will be speaking about the upsides and downsides of mass immigration in modern America. This event is the second part of Akron Roundtable’s Point/Counterpoint series, which aims to foster community dialogue around important topics in order to build relationships. Tickets to attend in person are $25, and tickets to attend virtually are $10. Both can be purchased online ahead of time.

OCTOBER 29

Akron Charity Ball | One Last Hurrah!

The Tangier, 532 W Market St. // 8 pm – midnight // Akron Charity Ball began as Halloween Charity Ball in 2003 to raise money for local nonprofit organizations. After 18 years, they’re celebrating their final event and all the great memories they’ve made over the years. This year, the ball will benefit Crafty Mart and Limitless Ambition. Don your Halloween costume and be prepared to dance the night away. Tickets are $60 for general admission and $100 for VIP admission, and both can be purchased online ahead of time.

OCTOBER 30

Trash-n-Treat Canal Cleanup

Summit Lake Trailhead, 380 W Crosier St. // 9 am – 12 pm // Put on your costume and grab a pair of gloves for this event hosted by the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition! Volunteers will work along the canal EVERY SUNDAY, MONDAY, at Summit Lake to clean up the WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY public spaces and waterways. All IN OCTOBER Mixology 101 Bartending tools will be provided, and Halloween costumes are encouraged. This event Certification Course is free and open to the public. ShakeNSip, 1300 Weathervane Lane, Suite 221 // Times vary, see online for details // Looking to try something new? Consider this twoday bartending certification course. Day one will feature lessons on terminology, techniques, equipment, health, and safety; and day two will feature hands-on experience creating cocktails! Tickets are $50 - $200 and Sandy Maxwell. can be purchased online ahead of time.

OCTOBER 31

Boos & Brews with Akronym

Brewing OCTOBER 11, 18 & 25 Open Mic Comedy NightAkronym Brewing, 58 E Market St. // 11 am – 10 pm // Spend your Polish Legion of American Veterans, Halloween at this family-friendly 383 Dayton St. // 7:30 pm // Funny event downtown! The day begins Noize Productions hosts open mic with brunch in the taproom from comedy nights every week at the 11 to 1, followed by a kid-friendly PLAV. Show up to perform, or simply costume party from noon to 3. There enjoy the PLAV’s home-cooked food will be pumpkin painting, trick-or- and drink specials along with the treating, and goodie bags! From 7 show. This event is free and open to to 10, adults are welcome to come the public. dressed in costume to enjoy cocktails, beer, and a costume contest. This OCTOBER 13, 20 & 27 event is free and open to the public. Workshop Wednesday Bounce Innovation Hub, 526 South OCTOBER 31 Main Street // 9 am – 5 pm // Every Nightmare on Front Street Wednesday, Bounce provides Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Pavilion, newcomers with introductions to new 2085 Front St. // 12 – 5 pm // equipment and materials available in Nightmare on Front Street is the their workshop. In October, visitors inaugural fundraising event that can get acquainted with laser cutting, benefits Downtown Cuyahoga Falls 3D printing, embroidery, and sewing. Partnership. Head downtown for This event is free and open to the this five-hour beer and art festival, public. featuring local breweries, live music, vendors, food trucks, Halloween OCTOBER 13, 20 & 27 costume contests, and more. Tickets 3rd Annual Demystifying are $30 - $35 and include 10 beer tickets and a keepsake tasting cup. Purchase tickets online ahead of time. Halloween Halloween and the Occult Series The Healing Brew, 1672 Merriman Rd. // 7 - 10 pm // Join The Healing Brew as they debunk myths typically

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Certification Course

ShakeNSip, 1300 Weathervane Lane, Suite 221 // Times vary, see online for details // Looking to try something new? Consider this twoday bartending certification course. Day one will feature lessons on terminology, techniques, equipment, health, and safety; and day two will feature hands-on experience creating cocktails! Tickets are $50 - $200 and can be purchased online ahead of time.

OCTOBER 11, 18 & 25

Open Mic Comedy Night

Polish Legion of American Veterans, 383 Dayton St. // 7:30 pm // Funny Noize Productions hosts open mic comedy nights every week at the PLAV. Show up to perform, or simply enjoy the PLAV’s home-cooked food and drink specials along with the show. This event is free and open to the public. dressed in costume to enjoy cocktails,

OCTOBER 13, 20 & 27

Workshop Wednesday

Bounce Innovation Hub, 526 South Main Street // 9 am – 5 pm // Every Wednesday, Bounce provides newcomers with introductions to new equipment and materials available in their workshop. In October, visitors can get acquainted with laser cutting, 3D printing, embroidery, and sewing. This event is free and open to the public.

OCTOBER 13, 20 & 27

3rd Annual Demystifying Halloween Halloween and the Occult Series

The Healing Brew, 1672 Merriman Rd. // 7 - 10 pm // Join The Healing Brew as they debunk myths typically associated with the occult and spirituality. Tickets are $25 - $80 and can be purchased online ahead of time.

OCTOBER 7 - 10

Ohio Mart

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens // 10 am - 5 pm // Stop by Stan Hywet to peruse this show of arts and crafts and enjoy the autumn weather on the beautiful grounds of the house. Tickets for entry are $4 - $16 and can be purchased online ahead of time.

OCTOBER 8

The Ladies Night

Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N Main St. // 8 pm // Head to Jilly’s for an evening of Northeast Ohio’s all-male tribute to the music of pop divas such as Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and more. Tickets are $5 - $10 and can be purchased online ahead of time.

OCTOBER 9 & 16

Raku & Brew

Don Drumm Studios & Gallery, 437 Crouse St. // One-and-a-half-hour increments, 10 am - 4:30 pm // Sip beer from Eighty-Three Brewery and Lock 15 Brewing Co. while glazing either a pre-made ceramic sun tile or sun vase. All pieces will be Raku fired on site and will be ready to go home at the end of the class. All materials will be provided. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased online ahead of time.

OCTOBER 9

Keleman Point Farm Nature Walk

Keleman Point Farm, 4570 Akron Peninsula Rd. // 3 - 5 pm, 5 - 7 pm, or 7 - 9 pm // Take a nature walk with master herbalist Bryan Peters of The Healing Brew. This annual walk features a tour of the farm, complete with goats, chickens, and other animals. Children may attend this event for free. Adult tickets are $12 and can be purchased online ahead of time.

OCTOBER 11

Dragonfly Wine Bottle Paint & Sip

The Yoga Den, 3200 Greenwich Rd. // 7 - 9 pm // Head to the Yoga Den in Norton for an evening of guided painting on a wine bottle. Tickets are $44 and can be purchased online ahead of time.

OCTOBER 13

ArtBabes

Akron Art Museum, 1 S High St. // 10:30 - 11:30 am // Bring your babies (newborns - 24 months) to the Akron Art Museum for a morning of storytelling and sensoryfocused activities. This event is free for members and $15 for nonmembers. Tickets can be purchased online ahead of time; registration is required.

OCTOBER 13

Bingo Night Fundraiser for AJ’s Search & Rescue

Danny Boys, 10 Tallmadge Cir. // 6:30 - 9:30 pm // Help raise funds for AJ’s Search & Rescue, a nonprofit animal rescue organization. This event will feature appetizers, soda, water, and 10 games of bingo. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online ahead of time.

OCTOBER 14

Community Breakfast

Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates, 1333 Home Ave. // 8 - 9 am // Attend this free, informative breakfast to meet staff and network with professionals and community leaders. This event is free.

OCTOBER 15

The Nighthawks

Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N Main St. // 8 pm // Enjoy an evening of Blues and Roots Rock as The Nighthawks’ 50th anniversary approaches and they play at Jilly’s. The band is famous for their stunning four-part harmonies and legendary live shows. You won’t want to miss them! Tickets are $5 - $10 and can be purchased online ahead of time.

OCTOBER 15

Sunflurry

NOMZ, Northside Marketplace, 21 Furnace St. // 8 - 10 pm // Stop by NOMZ for a night of music by Sunflurry (formerly The Two’s). This event is free and open to the public.

OCTOBER 16 - 17

Halloween All-Nighter

Full Grip Games, 15 N Broadway St. // 5 pm - 9 am // Full Grip Games has partnered with Gotham Gym

Countryside Farmers’ Market at Howe Meadow. Photo by Gary Kroggel