StageFest is at Highland Square
The first Summit StageFest will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Akron’s Highland Square neighborhood. The event, sponsored by Partners for Theater, is a free outdoor play festival featuring productions on five stages. You’ll see excerpts ranging from Hairspray to King Lear to La Boheme to Pinocchio. There will also be art and craft exhibitors, food vendors and street performers, as well as workshops on acting, movement and mask-making. For details, visit https://stagefest.org.
Main Library hosts Potter Faire
Marking the 20th (!) anniversary of the publication of the first Harry Potter book, Potter Faire Akron runs from 1-4 p.m. at Akron-Summit County Public Library at 60 S. High St. in downtown Akron. Participate in wizarding classes and complete a scavenger hunt and collect points for your house. It’s free. To learn more, visit www.akronlibrary.org.
Pet Expo at Hardesty Park
Critter lovers should check out the Pet Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hardesty Park, 1615 W. Market St., Akron. There will be Akron Police K-9 demonstrations, a Cutest Pet Contest, an appearance by Dick Goddard, adoptable animals, vendors and a Stuff the Van project to benefit shelters. Your own (well-behaved, leashed) pets are welcome. For details, see www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-annual-akron-pet-expo-tickets-33503049523.
Jack Johnson headlines Blossom
It should be a nice night to enjoy the laid-back grooves of Jack Johnson at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $35-$70 at 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com. (Keep those new bag restrictions in mind.)
Art and wine festival in Kent
The Main Street Kent Art & Wine Festival, in its 11th year, will run from noon to 10 p.m. at the Hometown Bank Plaza and surrounding areas. It will feature artists, Ohio wineries, food trucks and live music. Entry is free; wine tasting is $20 for 10 tickets and a commemorative glass. For details, visit http://mainstreetkent.org.
Super Kids to race in Akron
Cheer on the drivers in the Greater Ohio Area Super Kids Classic Race at 10 a.m. at Derby Downs in Akron. Youths with disabilities will participate in the adapted Soap Box Derby-style race. Admission is free. For more information, go to www.superkidsohio.org.