The Akron Art Museum will warm up winter with a new music series in January and February.

"Midwinter Blues and Other Tunes" will begin Thursday, Jan. 9, and continues every Thursday through Feb. 13, the museum announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The series will present an evening that combines popular local bands alongside art activities, live artist demos and additional musical performances in the galleries, according to a news release.

"We want to brighten everyone's January and February with great music and unforgettable events in an incredibly cool venue," deputy director and chief experience officer Seema Rao said in a statement. "We're planning surprises in the galleries and in the lobby for visitors to enjoy and see the museum in a new way."

The series during January will feature headliners in the museum auditorium. On Thursdays, admission to the galleries and lobbies are free, but the headlining concerts in January will charge a fee ranging from $9 to $12. Season passes are also available. Tickets are available online.

"The concerts are an exciting way to see these bands in a different setting. At 150 seats, it's an intimate, unique experience for the audience and the bands," Rao said.

February concerts — which will be performed in the galleries, where admission is free on all Thursdays — will not have a fee.

The schedule of acts is as follows:

7 p.m. Jan. 9: The Beyonderers

7 p.m. Jan. 16: Cory Grinder Band

7 p.m. Jan. 23: Shivering Timbers

7 p.m. Jan. 30: Floco Torres

6 p.m. Feb. 6: Lemon Quartet

6 p.m. Feb. 13: King Buu