Things to do this weekend: Akron St. Patrick's Day Parade, 'Snow White' at the Civic
It's never too early to plan your weekend because, let's be honest, we're looking forward to it as soon as the week begins. From concerts to festivals to farmers markets to comedy shows, we've got a regional list of events from Akron to Cleveland and more. Whether you're planning a girls' night out, a date night or a family-friendly activity, we've got you covered.
Here are the events coming up this weekend into the following weekend that are worth highlighting:
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Noon Saturday step off in downtown Akron on Main Street between Cedar and Bowery. Features high school bands, non-profit organizations, businesses, animal groups, floats, more. Celebration hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernian at their Clubhouse, 2000 Brown Street, to follow with Irish-themed entertainment. akronsaintpatricksparade.org.
Wearing the green: Akron's Saint Patrick's Day parade will step off on March 9
'Snow White' at the Akron Civic Theatre
2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main Street. 'Miss Spider's Tea Party" will also be performed both days. akroncivic.com.
Who's the fairest of them all?: Tallmadge high schooler stars in 'Snow White' at Civic Theatre
Avenged Sevenfold at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
6:30 p.m. at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland. Special guests Poppy + Sullivan King. Tickets starting at $39.50. rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com.
Nicholas Nickleby at Ohio Shakespeare Festival
Runs through March 17 at Greystone Hall, 103 S. High Street. 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. downtownakron.com.
'Funny Girl' at Connor Palace
Runs through March 10 at Connor Palace, Playhouse Square, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. $25-$115. playhousesquare.org.
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Akron Zips men's basketball games for February
All games at James A. Rhodes Arena, 373 Carroll Street.
7 p.m. Friday vs. Western Michigan Broncos
Cleveland Cavaliers basketball games for February
All games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland.
7:30 p.m. Friday vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
7 p.m. Sunday vs. Brooklyn Nets
7: 30 March 11 vs. Phoenix Suns
Cleveland Monsters hockey games for February
All games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland.
7 p.m. March 12 vs. Grand Rapids Griffins
Here are other events in the area through this weekend into the following weekend:
Irish Brunch with The Kilroys: Noon Sunday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Drag Brunch with Veranda L’Ni & Friends: Noon Sunday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Jerry Popiel: The Classic Songs of Folk Rock: 2 p.m. Sunday at Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St. Free. Reservations recommended at 419-853-6016.
Celtic Rush: 2 p.m. Sunday at Dover Public Library, 525 N. Walnut St. To register, call 330-343-6123 or visit doverlibrary.org.
“August: Osage County”: 2:30 p.m. Sunday at North Canton Playhouse, 525 Seventh St. NE. $20. northcantonplayhouse.com.
Alex Hamburger Quintet: 7 p.m. Sunday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
Three Dog Night: 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Main St., Akron. $34.50-$99.50. goodyeartheater.com.
AARP Chapter No. 3820 Coventry: 1:15 p.m. Monday at Portage Lakes Kiwanis Club Civic Center, 725 Portage Lakes Drive. A free talk on Summit Metro Parks.
Solar Eclipse Program: 6:30 p.m. Monday at Dover Public Library, 525 N. Walnut St. Carl Quatraro will discuss “Ohio’s Total Solar Eclipse.” To register, call 330-343-6123 or visit doverlibrary.org.
Dervish: 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St. $30-$45. kentstage.org.
The Kyiv Virtuosi Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. Tickets start at $19. 330-761-3460 or tuesdaymusical.org.
A New Adventure Widows & Widowers: A social group for all ages meets for lunch and conversation at 2 p.m. Wednesday. 330-630-9275 or 330-929-5430.
Little Steve-O Duo: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Sarah’s Vineyard, 1204 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls.
Rachel Brown: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Medina County District Library, 210 S. Broadway St., Medina. The program is free, but reservations are recommended. 419-853-6016.
Point of No Return Improv: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. jillysmusicroom.com.
Well: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
Fruition: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Open Mic Night: 8 p.m. Wednesday at Funny Stop Comedy Club, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. funnystop.com.
Paul Thorn & Steve Poltz: 8 p.m. Wednesday at Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St. $35. kentstage.org.
Online Program: The Green branch library will host a Zoom program at 2 p.m. Thursday on “Making Herstory: Women in STEM.” Presented by Central Michigan University. To register, call 330-896-9074.
Stow Historical Society: 4 p.m. Thursday at Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, 3512 Darrow Road, Stow. Cultural heritage archaeologist Michael Lucas will present an “Abolition Restoration Cemetery Workshop” with emphasis on O'Brien Cemetery. stowhistory.org.
Soup at Six: “Women at Work”: 6 p.m. Thursday at McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, Canton. The luncheon costs $25. mckinleymuseum.org.
The Tuscarawas Valley Civil War Round Table: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Dover Public Library, 525 N. Walnut St. Debbie Weinkamer will present “Civil War Life on the Homefront.” Free. 330-343-6123.
Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School: 7 p.m. Thursday at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. $10 to draw. jillysmusicroom.com.
Beer Choir Early St. Patrick’s Day: 7 p.m. Thursday at Hop Tree Brewing, 1297 Hudson Gate Drive, Hudson. Presented by First Congregational Church of Hudson. hudsonucc.org.
A Night of Classic Irish Tales: 7 p.m. Thursday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Horse Lords: Doors open at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. With Ka Baird. $20 in advance, $25 day of show. grogshop.gs.
Greg Chako Trio: 7 p.m. Thursday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. $48-$128. akroncivic.com.
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St. $15 in advance, $20 day of show. kentstage.org.
Brian Kenny: 8 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Funny Stop Comedy Club, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. funnystop.com.
“Mean Girls: High School Version”: Beck Center for the Arts Youth Theatre, March 15-24, Senney Theatre, 17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood. Ticket are $15 and $13. 216-521-2540 or beckcenter.org.
The Any Road Trio Band: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mercedes Neighborhood Tavern, 1947 W. Market St., Akron. Free. 234-788-7898.
Swank: Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. Featuring Westside Lo, Big Bewm and Just-Johnny. $10. grogshop.gs.
David Mayfield Parade: 8 p.m. Friday at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. jillysmusicroom.com.
Dueling Pianos with Cleveland Keys: 8 p.m. Friday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Sam Blakeslee Quartet: 8 p.m. Friday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
Steely Dan Night with The FM Project: 8 p.m. Friday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Jazz Jam Session: 10 p.m. Friday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
A New Adventure Widow & Widowers Breakfast Meeting: 8 a.m. Saturday at Bob Evans, 175 Howe Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. 330-630-9275 or 330-929-5430.
The Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve Hike: 2-4 p.m. Saturday at Richfield Heritage Preserve, 4374 Broadview Road. Nature photographer James McClintock will lead the walk. Free. friendsofrhp.org.
The Mickeys: 7 p.m. Saturday at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N Main St., Akron. $5-$12.50. jillysmusicroom.com.
Ali Siddiq: 7 p.m. Saturday at Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. $30-$50. goodyeartheater.com.
Marys Lane: 7 p.m. Saturday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Scriptless in Seattle: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane. $17-$27. 330-788-8739 or experienceyourarts.org.
Uptown: Tribute to Prince: 8 p.m. Saturday at the Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. $25. akroncivic.com.
Tesla: 8 p.m. Saturday at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. ticketmaster.com.
Terrapin Flyer: 8 p.m. Saturday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Jim Snider Quartet: 8 p.m. Saturday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. themusicsettlement.org.
Taylor Swift Brunch with The Ladies Night Band: Noon March 17 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
St. Patrick’s Day Brunch with Both Sides The Tweed: Noon March 17 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.
Puppy Pals: 3 p.m. March 17 at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. $22-$27. akroncivic.com.
Gaelic Storm and The High Kings: 8 p.m. March 17 at Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. $45-$67. goodyeartheater.com.
New events
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: 7:30 p.m. May 14 at Robbins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren. $40-75. robinstheatre.com.
Tab Benoit and Anders Osborne: 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at Robbins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren. With Mike Zito Band. $30-$50. robinstheatre.com.
Cage the Elephant: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. ticketmaster.com.
Outlaw Music Festival: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. With Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp. ticketmaster.com.
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This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Things to do in Akron this weekend: St. Patrick's Day parade, Snow White
