A number of years ago i was a regular at this, "Akrons number 1 live music club", I moved away from…read moretown but while home this summer, i had occasion to visit my old favorite spot and i can happily say, "still a great spot" Melanie still keeps the drinks flowing, with a smile. Jen Mauer with Mike Lenz run a great open mic night. Stop in and have a cold one, you won't be disappointed.

We landed at Jilly's for an early dinner because it was near our rental; we did not stick around…read morefor the live music because we were too tired to stay awake. It's a tapas menu, so adjust your expectations for food quantity accordingly. We ordered the Brazilian cheese puffs (forgettable), the chicken souvlaki (really good!), and the carnitas street tacos (also really good!), plus a couple of beers. This was enough food for us. A pleasant, unfussy place. I'm still sorry I didn't buy a tee.

Great service, nice people, can tell that they care. Will be back every time we are in Akron!read more

Whether you like to shoot some pool, boogie, talk mixed cocktails, or just escape to one of their…read moremany chill areas - Hop House has it all. Oh yeah, Emily & Ryan are the best bartenders in the world.

Great atmosphere and drinks. Good music on the weekends. Upstairs lounge area is comfortable and…read morechill.

Baxter's Speakeasy was a TOTAL vibe! From the moment we walked in, there was something eye-catching…read moreand beautiful on every wall--seriously, the decor is a masterpiece. The space is filled with amazing art for sale and tons of disco balls, which are completely my style. I couldn't stop taking it all in--I loved every detail! The cocktail we ordered was not only super fun but also absolutely delicious. The bartender was so kind, fun, and really added to the experience. This spot is perfect for a date or a night out with friends. Bonus: I found out there's going to be a DJ every Saturday night for the foreseeable future. If you're looking for a cool, unique place to hang out, Baxter's is definitely worth checking out! There's some pretty cool stuff goin on in Akron

We absolutely love coming to Blu Jazz. The space is super cool and I love how intimate it is. Their…read moretalent scouts really do a great job at bringing top notch talent to their stage. This is the only jazz bar I've been to so maybe what I'm about to say is typical for jazz clubs but the only thing I really dislike about coming here is that the audience tends to chit chat the entire time. I find it incredibly rude, not only for those around that came here for a gr at show but so rude to the performers.

We checked out Blue Jazz last Friday. I had been wanting to go for quite a while. What a pleasant…read moresurprise! I was charmed by the quaint but very hip environment. The bar service was friendly and efficient. The waitress downstairs was attentive. It was clean, cozy, and a good venue for an intimate setting for jazz and other performances. My husband, John, enjoyed a burger, which was yummy, and I had a gluten-free beef dish with twice-washed fries and squash. We had sauerkraut balls that were delicious. Actually, everything - the food was delicious. We plan on going back.

First timer at the Ivic. The first C is not illuminated on the outside sign…read more John Legend was so good. Great storytelling and performance. Amazing venue. Historic. Beautiful. Colorful. I would definitely return.

My husband and I caught a holiday show in this theater and thought it was just stunning. The…read moretheater has historic charm as it's nearly 100 years old and an atmospheric starry sky ceiling in the auditorium area. It was also decorated beautifully for Christmas. The ushers working the show were helpful and very friendly. We didn't eat or drink but food and beverage options were available.

Pleasantly surprised that Goodyear is a nice theater for concerts. It's not big and fancy. It's…read moresomewhat intimate. Everyone on the floor has a good seat. There is an upper level. Nice restrooms. Refreshment bar. Security people are around. Helpful ushers. Looking forward to going here again.

Would mark 0 stars but that is not allowed. This theatre does not support a safe an enjoyable…read moreexperience. Below is a post which details an outing to this venue that was horrible. I am writing to tell you about an incident at Goodyear Theatre on Friday, December 12, 2025. We are now boycotting Goodyear Theatre and our voices will be heard. We have loved Goodyear Theatre as the sound and the decor are superb and were in awe of the building. My husband John and I and another couple were supposed to have a wonderful evening out seeing Gerald Albright in concert. We had been looking forward to this concert for almost two months and it was an early Christmas present for me - a Christmas present which I will forever remember..... We had a wonderful dinner at an Akron restaurant and then went to the Goodyear Theater in Akron. Knowing we would be in the minority, the crowd mix was 98% Black and 2% White. I was absolutely fine with that as we were there to hear some great jazz saxophone. That is not what happened. During the warmup act, we had a black woman sitting directly behind my husband who first started talking on her cell phone in her ear-piercing voice, then switched to having a loud conversation with her friend, and then in addition to screaming to the drummer, who we believe she knew. My husband asked politely if she could be more quiet as we were there to enjoy the music. Not her. She refused... During the next hour all 4 of us put up with her shrill voice in our ears. Our friend is hard of hearing and he could hear everything four seats down. He told me he was just about to leave and uber home. My husband left his seat and went and spoke with the House Manager and the Akron Police officers stationed in the lobby. He was informed that there was nothing they could do except move us. "She had a right to talk" is what we kept being told. He was asking them to come and speak with her instead. They refused!!! Imagine that!!! We were quietly sitting in our seats, and only clapping when appropriate. and anxiously awaiting the main performer, Gerald Albright. We had excellent seats and every seat in front of us was taken so if they moved us it would have been a downgrade. Our tickets were very expensive, considering the venue. And we were not the obstruction. My husband decided to go back and endure. About another 30 minutes of her now calling him "MF'r Whitey", a lot of MF'ing him (over 50 times) and other very colorful names, and informing him that slavery had been abolished and she could do what she wanted, my husband had had enough of her absolutely shrill, loud, annoying ranting and he once again turned and asked her to please "shut the f*ck up" since that was the language that she seemed to be accustomed to. She was being so rude and had absolutely no common courtesy for others to enjoy the show. Well that ultimately brought several police, some bouncers and the same House Manager to our seats. All but the house manager were black and attitude was very present. At this point my husband was told he had 30 seconds to get up and leave or they would carry him out and arrest him! I asked the policeman, didn't we have a right to quiet enjoyment of the concert and all they could say was she had the "right to talk"! All 4 of us left the theatre and never saw Gerald Albright. I have a real problem with the Goodyear Theatre's 'no confrontation policy' and how they handled this situation. We are season tickets holders to Playhouse Square for over 15 years and this would have never happened there. A brief conversation from the Police to this woman to tone it down might have prevented what became a very racist event that didn't need to happen. I will NEVER be attending anything at the Goodyear Theatre ever again. Nor will I go to an event were I am in the minority as we were last night. Common courtesy and respect for fellow concert goers is non-existent at the Goodyear Theater. It is funny that their website contains "Guidelines and Etiquette" and states "We are happy to have you visit our venue. We hope that you take a wonderful memory with you from your experience. Please be aware of the other patrons around you and during the performance. Please turn off all noise-making devices. We also ask for you to keep talking to a minimum. " I guess the guidelines and etiquette code of conduct do not mention screaming, heckling nor yelling so it may not apply to this incident. Hmmmmm.... It seems society has now deteriorated to the point that we cannot respect our fellow man and instead need to be as rude as possible and do whatever the hell we want. Off duty officers should have to follow the policies of an organization, not just because of the color of our skin. This was not the experience at the Goodyear Theater. This event actually was reverse discrimination.... We need policies to change as this all could have been prevented with a simple conversation to the woman by staff.

Lock 3 Park is a park in the heart of Akron. It has a cool cascade like steps. I visited the park…read moreon multiple occasions attending yoga fest and most recently Sakura festival. The park is gorgeous, has a very convenient and clean towpath. This is DORA area so you can enjoy beverages from nearby places. There is also a stage for performers. Bring a blanket or a chair for extra comfort during the shows, there is no permanent seating. Only the stage area is covered so bring an umbrella on rainy days. Parking is conveniently located by the Children's museum. Parking rates vary. There are multiple floors of parking in the enclosed garage with convenient elevator or stairs to descend directly to the park.

This park is in downtown Akron, Ohio. It is located on King James Way (also known as South Main…read moreStreet). It is right on the same lot as the Akron Children's Museum. I visited Lock 3 park over a weekend (20-21 July 2019) for the 38th annual African American Festival & Parade. I was working at a booth at the festival. I wish more advertisement was done for the festival because it wasn't that busy on Saturday but way more people came on Sunday. Apparently though, Saturdays tend to be a quieter day according to one of the festival organizers. There was no rain during the time I was there and so it was a warm day to be outside (it was actually very hot). The festival organisers had my team and another vendor under a big tent so I was happy to be under some shade even though it was still very hot. LOCK 3 PARK -- This is a family friendly outdoor park that hosts events as well. There is a stage where different performers entertain. The park is a medium sized park so it isn't big. There are some benches to sit at around the park. A canal lock is used to raise and lower boats. Lock 3 sots on the Ohio-Erie Canal which is the waterway that flows into to Lake Erie. I don't known if this lock device is used anymore but I have a photo of the canal in my attached pictures. LOCATION -- As I stated earlier, this park is in downtown Akron. There is currently so much construction happening on S. Main Street that parking and finding a way to enter the park can be challenging especially if you don't live in Akron. Thankfully, I was dropped off both on Saturday and Sunday. Overall, this is a nice outdoor space. Swings and maybe a small playground would be a nice addition for kids. Also, a shaded canopy or covering would be great for hot days outside. **** - 98 total reviews in 2019 - 307 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 22 July 2019

Delicious food, very cool atmosphere where during the week the bartender doubles up as a vinyl DJ…read more The cocktails are incredible and the non-alcoholic program is inspiring. I hear soon they will offer the largest NA menu in Ohio - can't wait to explore that! We just booked for their themed Supper club happening monthly because we want to see what else the chef and beverage director have in store! Probably hit a show at Blu Jazz located in the basement after or a show at Baxter's Speakeasy of MUSICA. Highly recommend the Phony Negroni, Trinidad Sour, Spring Chicken and Sausage sandwich!! Though honestly this is an easy sell because there are no bad options!

Crafted Cocktails & Incredible Small Plates at Circle of 5ths where every bite and sip is…read moreperfection! Free parking on the weekends in the High Street deck! Papillon with Empress Gin House Old Fashioned Spicy Chicken Sammy Homestyle Chicken Sammy

My first visit to EJ Thomas for the Cirque Holidaze Dreams show. Absolutely magical. Both the show…read moreand the hall were gorgeous with Christmas decorations and finery. Convenient parking garage attached. Full bar with reasonable prices! Seats are roomy. It's big enough to hold a crowd but small enough to still feel intimate. Tons of folks to help direct you and find your seat but the seating is logically laid out so you can also manage on your own. I will look for other shows to attend. It's a wonderful venue.

We purchased front row center seats in the balcony because we wanted to sit in the center of the…read morefront row in the balcony. IMMEDIATELY after scanning my tickets I got told we have something better for you and was given different tickets than my mobile tickets I already scanned. I argued and they sent me to those seats anyway. Upon checking them, I returned back to the person and said no I paid for balcony front row in the center. You're trying to put me all the way to the right in the last row up against the wall on the bottom level. The workers then in a very snarky tone said go upstairs to your seats then and you can scream all you want up there. On our way we were stopped by another person trying to give us "a better view". Once at the entrance for our level someone else tried to get us to get different seats and then when we were sitting someone ELSE tried to "upgrade" our seats. If you don't want people on your balcony, don't sell balcony tickets.