Nikki Delamotte, cleveland.com

10 things to do in Akron and Summit Country the week of March 5-11

From live music to dance nights, you’ll find plenty of things to do this week in Akron and Summit Country. The hit podcast, No Sleep, visits the Kent Stage for a live appearance. Sip craft brews as you zip through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Immerse yourself in jazzy buzz act Camila Meza at BLU Jazz+. And welcome artist Tara McPherson for her one-day pop-up shop at Akron Art Museum. Whether you’re looking for nightlife, concerts, foodie events or more, this is your guide to fun for all ages.

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Railroad Earth

Stillwater, New Jersey’s Railroad Earth will bring their rootsy American to Northeast Ohio for a performance at Akron’s Goodyear Theater. The newgrass jam band will appear with support by Roosevelt Collier. Goodyear Theater is at 1201 East Market St., Akron.

Wednesday, March 7

7 p.m.

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(Photo: High St. Hop House)

Pressure dance night

Regular dance night Pressure recently relocated to the heart of downtown Akron at High St. Hop House and techno will fill the dance floor as DJ Meghan, Brendan Matheny and Alerion spin throughout the evening. High St. Hop House is at 20 N. High St., Akron.

Friday, March 9

10 p.m.-2:30 a.m.

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The Way Down Wanderers

Cuyahoga Valley National Park continues their concert series with an appearance by The Way Down Wanderers. The soulful folk act brings their high energy show to Happy Days Lodge as part of their current national tour. Their self-titled debut was produced by Mike Marsh of the Avett Brothers, and the five-piece has quickly gained momentum of their “restSTOMPS,” which bring live shows to truck and rest stops all over the country. Happy Days Lodge is at 500 West Streetsboro St., Peninsula.

Saturday, March 10

8 p.m.

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Camila Meza

Camila Meza brings the sounds of Chilean jazz to Northeast Ohio with her performance at BLU Jazz+. The singer and guitarist has earned a reputation for fusing eclectic influences – from folk to jazz to Brazilian – into expressive, emotionally driven songs as seen on her album, “Traces.” The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music graduate made a splash in the New York City jazz scene and now performs at festivals around the world. BLU is at 47 E. Market St., Akron.

Saturday, March 10

8-11 p.m.

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No Sleep Podcast live

Today, the No Sleep podcast has more than 18 million downloads under its belt and nearly 275,000 downloads a week. But five years ago, it was just an idea born off Reddit.com asking people to share their spookiest first-person stories. It’s now a touring spectacle and host and producer David Cummings will be at the Kent Stage to share tales in his trademark voice that brings each story’s true eeriness to life. The Kent Stage is at 175 East Main St., Akron.

Saturday, March 10

7 p.m.

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ALT, 9-Volt Haunted House and more

Experimental and noise music comes to Akron indie venue Hive Mind this weekend. Columbus act ALT will appear alongside locals 9-Volt Haunted House, Times10 and Karl Vondran. Cleveland’s Nathan Geronimo will provide visuals. Hive Mind is at 375 W. Exchange St., Akron.

Saturday, March 10

8-11 p.m.

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Ales on Rails: Dogfish Head

Zip through Cuyahoga Valley Natural Park as you sip Dogfish Head Brewery craft beer as part of the Scenic Railroad’s “Ales on Rails” series. Throughout the two-hour ride, they’ll also be serving up light appetizers, and attendees will get to take home a commemorative Scenic Railroad glass. It takes off from the Northside Train Station at 27 Ridge St., Akron.

Saturday, March 10

7:30-9:30 p.m.

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Pop-up shop and meet-and-greet with artist Tara McPherson

Tara McPherson, known for her signature whimsical style, was featured in Akron Art Museum’s recent exhibit that centered around the art of Hi-Fructose Magazine. She’s created gig posters for musicians like Beck, Modest Mouse and Death Cab for Cutie, among other projects such as a line of vinyl toys for Kidrobot. Her one-day pop-up shop lets attendees shop through some of her best prints and meet the artist. Akron Art Museum is at 1 S. High St., Akron.

Sunday, March 11

2-5 p.m.

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"Wild Strawberries"

Akron arthouse theatre The Nightlight will screen 1957’s “Wild Strawberries” as part of the international celebration of Ingmar Bergman’s Centennial. The Nightlight Film Society presents the film about the travels of an aging professor and the impact of the hitchhikers he meets along the way. Following the screening, a local film history professor will lead a discussion on Bergman’s work. The Nightlight is at 30 N. High St., Akron.

Sunday, March 11

6:30 p.m.

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"The Magic Flute"

Ballet Excel, a company that creates works for children, will head to Akron Civic Theatre for a performance of “The Magic Flute.” Opening ballet, “Carnival of the Animals,” is a colorful, whimsical piece about the animal kingdom. Feature ballet, “The Magic Flute,” is an original work based on the opera by Mozart. It centers around a prince and a princess who face three trials they must conquer. The Akron Civic Theatre is at 182 S. Main St., Akron.

Sunday, March 11

2 p.m.

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