The University of Akron Steel Drum Band plays the Akron Civic Theatre Sunday.
The University of Akron Steel Drum Band plays the Akron Civic Theatre Sunday. (Courtesy Akron Civic Theatre)

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Three things to do this weekend:

On Friday, head to Missing Falls Brewery for “Moe’s Pop Up Experience.” The downtown brewery transforms into the famous watering hole from “The Simpsons” for one more weekend. Guests must purchase a ticket in advance to attend. Tickets start at $32 plus fees and are available every half hour beginning at 4 p.m. with the last slot at 8 p.m. Each ticket includes a meal, a nonalcoholic beverage and a commemorative patch.

Catch The Fifth Wheel, Tracey Thomas, Bethany Joy and other acts at the Rialto Theatre’s Crooked River Acoustic Showcase Saturday at 6 p.m. Doors to open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $12 with fees, if purchased online in advance, or $15 at the door. If you arrive before the show starts, stop by Paninoteca, the Rialto’s restaurant, which serves sandwiches, soups and desserts.

Experience the music of Trinidad when the University of Akron Steel Drum Band plays the Akron Civic Theatre Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The ensemble is made up of percussion majors from the School of Music and is one of the country’s oldest collegiate steel drum bands. Tickets are $14 for adults and $8 for children aged 5-12.

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story listed an incorrect admission price for “Moe’s Pop Up.”

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Brittany is an accomplished journalist who’s passionate about the arts, civic engagement and great storytelling. She has more than a decade of experience covering culture and arts, both in Ohio and nationally. She previously served as the associate editor of Columbus Monthly, where she wrote community-focused stories about Central Ohio’s movers and shakers. A lifelong Ohioan, she grew up in Springfield and graduated from Kent State University.