From nightlife to family fun, this is your guide to some of the best events in town.

8 things to do in Akron and Summit County the week of Aug. 27-Sept. 2

Film, live entertainment and art fill the week. You'll find no shortage of things to do in Akron and Summit County this week.

Get dazzled by comedy and variety shows, where "anything goes" means there's something for everyone. Stroll along art walks. See live jazz. And pop into the zoo to welcome a new, waddling arrival.

From nightlife to family fun, this is your guide to some of the best events in town.

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Young French Cinema

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Young French Cinema brings the art of French films without U.S. distribution to screens across the county. It comes to Akron's arthouse theater, The Nightlight, for a short run of screenings. As the name suggests, Young French Cinema shines a light on rising stars. The Nightlight is at 30 North High St., Akron.

Aug. 24-30

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Dean Himes

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The Slump'd Tour

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The creators of alternative North Carolina-based music fest Sophomore Slump are taking their show on the road. The Slump'd Tour hits Akron's Rialto Theatre with a mix of indie, punk and alternative taking the stage care of headliners bloom. and Cedar Green, along with a roster of supporting acts. The Rialto Theatre is at 1000 Kenmore Blvd, Akron.

Monday. Aug. 27

7:30-11:30 p.m.

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LightNights by Paintscaping

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Through Paintscaping, a Los Angeles-based company paving the way for 3D projecting mapping, you'll learn about Goodyear Tire Co. in a whole new way. The event at Stan Hywet uses 3D mapping to tell the story of the culture and history of the company's co-founder, FA Seiberling. Stan Hywet is at 714 N Portage Path, Akron,

Select dates Aug.3 0-Sept. 16

7-10 p.m.

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Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret: "Homecoming"

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You never know just what you're going to get with the Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret. This show truly does have a little something for everyone, from monologues to improv and more. This is a special show that marks the cabaret in its new permanent location, The Center, which is right above Time Traveler Records. Join mother-daughter featured emcees Nici Romo and Josephine Marie for this wild night of "anything goes" fun. The Center is at 118 West Market St., Akron.

Saturday, Sept. 1

8 p.m.-1 a.m.

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Art walk

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Explore Akron's art scene during this walk that takes place the first Saturday of the month. Pop into studios and meet artists and hear more about their craft. This month, you can see the current exhibits at Summit Artspace, the ceramics and jewelry of Zeber-Martell, along with the art of Northside Cellar, Bluff Blue Door Gallery and Primerica. Summit Artspace is at 140 East Market Street .

Saturday, Sept. 1

5-9 p.m.

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Back To School Relief Comedy Show

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Laugh your way through a summer Saturday night as Tom Cullison hosts this comedy show at None Too Fragile Theatre, tucked inside Pub Bricco. The comedy show features Detroit-based Diego Attanasio and co-headliner Mike Szar. Local Funny Noizes Productions member Chris Ketler and Brett Thomas will join in on the fun. None Too Fragile is at 1841 Merriman Road, Akron.

Saturday, Sept. 1

8:30-11:30 p.m.

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Dara Tucker

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Nashville vocalist Dara Tucker will be bringing her mix of classic and contemporary jazz to a stop in Akron. She'll play local club BLU Jazz on the tails of her fourth album, 2017's "Oklahoma Rain," which boasts the single "Radio." The album explores her connection to Oklahoma, her home state. BLU Jazz is at 47 East Market St., Akron.

Saturday, Sept. 1

8 p.m.

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See the new baby penguin at the Akron Zoo

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A new face is waddling around the Akron Zoo. A baby penguin of the Humboldt colony hatched on June 1 and just made its debut to the public. Humboldts are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Akron Zoo is at 505 Euclid Ave., Akron.

Read more: Akron Zoo welcomes new baby penguin

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