Nikki Delamotte, cleveland.com

10 things to do in Akron and Summit County the week of April 2-8

Spring has sprung, and there’s plenty to do in Akron and Summit County. From dance nights to theater to wine tastings, there’s a little something for everyone.

See fashion and art come together at Kent State Downtown Art Gallery. Listen to opera in the Akron Art Museum. Take in jazz at BLU and classic cinema at the Nightlight.

This is your guide to some of the best happenings around the city.

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At The Hop! Vinyl Music Mondays at Frank's Place

Head over to Frank’s Place for an evening of vinyl, as rock and roll, surf, doo-wop and more pump through the speakers. DJ Rusty and DJ Foltz will be spinning records all night. Frank's Place will be serving up food specials, including Pepperjack mac and cheese bites. Frank’s Place is at 549 W. Market St., Akron.

Monday, April 2

9 p.m.-1 a.m.

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Swing Dance at The Rialto Theatre

What better mid-week break than hitting the dance floor? Swing the night away at the Rialto Theatre, whether you’re flying solo or hitting the town with a partner. And don’t worry if you don’t know how to do all the moves. Before the dance starts, they’ll have an hour-long dance lesson from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Rialto Theatre is at 1000 Kenmore Blvd., Akron.

Wednesday, April 4

6:30-11 p.m.

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Nikki Delamotte, cleveland.com

"Chicago"

Travel back to the Roaring ‘20s with the fiery musical “Chicago.” Roxie, Velma and all your favorite characters come to life in this production by the Firestone Theatre. Hear the classics – “All That Jazz,” “Cell Block Tango” and more – in the play that runs throughout the weekend. Firestone is at 470 Castle Blvd., Akron.

April 4-8

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Symbiosis: Fashion and Art

Fashion design and art fuse in this special show at Kent State Downtown Art Gallery. The collaboration between Taryn McMahon, Assistant Professor in Print Media at the School of Art and Chanjuan Chen, Assistant Professor in Fashion Design and Merchandising at the School of Fashion, examines two dimensional print media and three dimensional wearable garments while touching on issues surrounding sustainability and ecology. Kent State Downtown Art Gallery is at 141 E. Main St., Kent.

Thursday, April 5

5-7 p.m.

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Treasure Hunter Wine Tasting

Settle into a relaxing Thursday evening wine tasting at Uncorked, which will be accompanied by live piano music. The wine bar will host a rep from Euro Fine Wines, who will serve up five wines by 3 Finger Wine Company’s Treasure Hunter Line. While you sip and sample, nibble on light appetizers. Uncorked Wine Bar is at 22. North High St., Akron.

Thursday, April 5

7-9 p.m.

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Canvas and Wine on the Rails

Zip through Cuyahoga Valley National Park on the Scenic Railroad while you create some beautiful scenery of your own. Sip wine as you get step-by-step instructions on how to make your very own masterpiece. Hop aboard at the Rockside Station at 7900 Old Rockside Road, Independence.

Friday, April 6

7:30 p.m.

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April artwalk

It’s the first Saturday of the month, which means it’s the return of the local artwalk. Shuffle between Summit Artspace (140 East Market St., Akron), Zeber-Martell Studio (43 Furnace St.) and Northside Marketplace (21 Furnace St.) as you soak in the city’s creativity and live entertainment. Shop handmade vendors, see the recent works by area artists and hear performances by musician Lauren Brabson.

Saturday, April 7

5-9 p.m.

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John Raymond & Real Feels album release show

Since the release of his debut in 2012, John Raymond has established himself as a rising talent in the jazz scene. He’s released five albums, received national acclaim and shared the stage with greats such as Billy Hart, Orrin Evans, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Linda Oh. Accompanied by his lively Real Feels backing band, he’ll celebrate the release of his newest album, “Joy Ride,” at BLU Jazz. The club is at 47 East Market St., Akron.

Saturday, April 7

8 p.m.

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Apollo's Fire

Want to spend your Sunday afternoon at an opera show? How about at an art museum? Combine the two with this performance by Apollo’s Fire at Akron Art Museum. The group with perform “Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo,” considered the first great opera. The 45-min performance will be followed with a Q&A session.

Sunday, April 8

3-4 p.m.

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"Winter Light"

As part of the Ingmar Bergman’s Centennial , the Nightlight Cinema’s film society will present “Winter Light.” In the film, a small-town priest confronts his own battles with his faith. Following the screening, film historian Steve Pustay will host a discussion of Bergman’s impact.

Sunday, April 8

6:30 p.m.

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