Here are three things to do in Akron this weekend.

Your Akron weekend plans

Celebrate John Brown’s 225th birthday with a hike and a history lesson Friday, May 9, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the John Brown Monument. Following the hike, guests are invited to eat cake and ice cream and check out the “Black History in Perkins Woods” exhibit at the John Brown House. This event is free and open to the public. Comfortable shoes and rain gear are suggested, as the event will go on rain or shine.

BOOM! Theater will bring laughter and an “honest look at modern adult relationships” with its production of the musical comedy “Company” at the Knight Stage. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25. 

Kids can build their reading confidence alongside furry friends at the Akron-Summit County Public Library’s “Paws for Reading” event Saturday at the downtown branch from 11 a.m. to noon. Young readers are invited to bring a book from home or pick one from the shelves to read aloud to the dogs.

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Reegan Davis Saunders is Signal Akron’s community & service reporter. Reegan studied journalism and art at Kent State University, and they are passionate about the intersection of the two disciplines.

Although Reegan grew up in metro Detroit, they have always been an Ohio State Buckeyes fan. After living in Kent the past few years, they are excited to explore more of Akron, especially the coffee shops.

At Signal Akron, Reegan hopes to serve underrepresented communities by creating more accessible content.