Good morning, Akron.

Volunteers at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron are preparing Greek pastries (including galaktoboureko) for the annual Easter Bake Sale, which will be held soon.

Krazy Bins will close its Kent store on March 19 and open a 58,000 sqft location in Akron (the former Roses Discount Store on Buchholzer Boulevard) on April 24 to offer a better shopping experience, owner Noah Leavitt said.

The Akron Zoo introduced its new yellow-backed duikers, Finn and Silvie, on Friday, Mar.

13. They settled into the Landon + Cynthia Knight Pride of Africa area and will debut publicly when warmer weather arrives.

Downtown Akron Partnership will hold its free Sakura Festival on Saturday, April 4 from 1-7 p.m. at downtown locations including Lock 2, Lock 3 & Towpath Trailhead, where visitors can enjoy vendor booths, live music and cultural displays.

On March 11, strong storms produced three EF-0 tornadoes in Shelby and Auglaize counties and a damaging microburst in Upper Sandusky that injured two people.

The National Weather Service surveys confirmed the events and no fatalities were reported in Ohio.

On Friday, Akron saw high winds up to 60 mph that caused power outages in Summit, Portage, and Medina counties and led to travel restrictions on the Ohio Turnpike for large vehicles (restrictions were in effect until midnight), with FirstEnergy slowing power restoration (crews avoided bucket trucks in high gusts).

The Greater Akron Chamber and city partners plan to revitalize downtown by boosting foot traffic, safety, housing, and community spaces (building on recent $60 million improvements on South Main and Lock 3) with new projects expected to attract business in the coming years.

11-year-old Levi Buxman finished his cancer treatment at Akron Children’s hospital on Friday.

His family and staff gathered to mark his milestone by ringing the bell, and he now looks forward to returning to activities (including swimming) as he recovers.

The Akron Zips will face the Kent State Golden Flashes in the MAC tournament semifinals with tipoff at 7:30 p.m. ET at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.

Fans can watch on CBS Sports Network or stream the game via Paramount+.

An Evening with Terry Virts

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Canton Palace Theatre — $0.00 - $75.00 — Hear astronaut Terry Virts share insights from his space missions and photography adventures.

I’D LIKE TO GO HOME NOW Album Release

7-8 p.m. — The Rialto Theatre — $5 surcharge for under 21 — Experience the unique blend of folk and rock as I’d Like to Go Home Now celebrates their debut album with local acts.

Great Lakes Indoor Sectionals & National Series 2026 - Bounce Archery

12 p.m. — 5676 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH — Early registration required — Compete in the indoor archery sectional for national rankings with flexible shooting rounds.

Akron Singles Speed Dating Event

7-9 p.m. — P.F. Chang's — Ticket required — Connect with up to 12 potential matches during a fun evening of speed dating.

Vintage Record Clock Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Nauti Vine Winery — All supplies included — Create a unique vintage record clock while enjoying a fun and creative atmosphere.

Elmo's Got The Moves Photo Experience

6-9 p.m. — Akron Civic Theatre — Ticket required — Capture unforgettable family memories with Elmo in a fun photo op setting.

Long Tall Deb & Colin John with Guests

7-10 p.m. — The Rialto Theatre — Ticket prices not specified — Experience a high-energy blues performance complemented by soulful vocals and dynamic instrumentals.

Line Dance Night

6-10 p.m. — Venue Nineteen 14 — Donations accepted — Enjoy a relaxed evening of line dancing suitable for all skill levels with a friendly atmosphere.

Dr. Seuss's The Cat In The Hat

6:30-9:30 p.m. — E.J. Thomas Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss with an enchanting performance of 'The Cat In The Hat'.

Fabulous Fairy Gardens Workshop

1-2:30 p.m. — Boomdyada — Light refreshments included — Create magical fairy gardens with live succulents and charming decorations in a cozy setting.