Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is marking its 50th anniversary with a tour that stops at 8 p.m. at The Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St. Shooter Sharp and the Shootouts are the openers. Tickets are $45.50-$60.50 at 330-677-5005, www.thekentstage.com.
Gotta race to cottage crawl
The Craft Beer Cottage Crawl is set for 1-7 p.m. Saturday at Lock 3 in downtown Akron. The event, presented by Thirsty Dog Brewing Co., will feature six Ohio breweries pouring tastes from the cottages. Admission is free; you pay $2 for a 4-ounce sample or $5 for a full beer. www.lock3live.com.
Get your faire share of antiques
Go antiquing (when did that become a verb?) at the Olde Stark Antique Faire, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Stark County Fairgrounds Exhibition Building, 305 Wertz Ave., Canton. More than 100 dealers and collectors will be on site, and there are free appraisals and evaluations. Admission is $5 per day ($7 for both), ages 12 and under free. 330-794-9100 or email oldstark@neo.rr.com.
Jackson will rock you tonight
’80s R&B and urban contemporary star Freddie Jackson (Rock Me Tonight) plays two shows, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., at the Tangier, 532 W. Market St., Akron. Tickets are $45-$97.50 at 330-376-7171, www.thetangier.com.