Good morning, Akron.

Jason Nagy's Star Wars droids are on display at the Hudson Regal Cinema through June 3 to celebrate the new film The Mandalorian & Grogu.

He built the life-sized replicas using 3-D printing to bring a touch of sci-fi magic to local fans.

FirstEnergy will use helicopters with large saws to trim trees by power lines along the Ohio Turnpike in the coming weeks to help prevent outages.

The low-flying method covers rough terrain where bucket trucks can’t reach — a standard practice for this utility.

The Akron School Board revised its public records policy on May 27 to ban disappearing emails and require prompt responses to records requests while maintaining fees at 10 cents per page + $1 per disc for computer file copies.

Families and mental health professionals gathered at Akron-Summit's downtown library branch for the MayDay for Mental Health Suicide Prevention Symposium to discuss youth mental health, early warning signs, and ways to reduce stigma through panel talks and youth-led sessions (including efforts by Akron Children's and NAMI Summit County).

Firestone Country Club will not host the Senior Players Championship in 2027 once the Kaulig Companies sponsorship ends+ the PGA Tour will move the event to Newport Beach, and a town hall is scheduled on June 2 at the club’s Media Center to discuss future plans.

The Cavaliers face key contract decisions in the offseason as they weigh options for James Harden and consider extending Donovan Mitchell after an Eastern Conference loss to the Knicks (Harden’s option and Mitchell’s deal remain central) as they plan to reshape their roster and manage salary cap limits.

At Patriots OTAs on Wednesday, May 27, coach Mike Vrabel said he values family while addressing the team and press, and the organization backed his decision to focus on well-being (he was born in Akron and raised locally).

Daniel Espino, who battled injuries and personal loss, is retooling his game as a relief pitcher with Triple-A Columbus + he has logged 15⅓ innings in 18 games while averaging 97.7 mph and is working on his command ahead of a potential big-league return.

Graveridden with Wasted Society and Dead Beat Horse

8-11 p.m. — Musica — $10 online / $12 at the door — Experience a night of live music with local rock bands.

Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Akron

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Cambria Hotel Akron - Canton Airport — All materials included — Create a stunning Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying traditional tea and treats.

#inviteHER Golf Celebration at Firestone Country Club

2:30-8 p.m. — Firestone Country Club — Ticket includes golf or clinics and dinner — Celebrate women's golf with a fun afternoon of games and camaraderie.

R&B Sing-Along at House Three Thirty

7:30-11 p.m. — House Three Thirty — General admission with VIP upgrades available — Enjoy a lively R&B sing-along with DJ Mr. King and exclusive seating options.

Kids’ Pokémon Club

6-7 p.m. — Canal Fulton Public Library — Free registration required — Calling all Pokémon Trainers for a fun meet-up bringing cards and camaraderie.

Sow and Grow Festival

10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Hale Farm & Village — $15 adults, $8 children — Experience a 19th-century farm with historic crafts, plant sales, and local artisan goods.

Akron Epilepsy Support Group

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Fairlawn Kiwanis Community Center — Free entry — Connect with others in the Akron area to share experiences and strategies for managing epilepsy.

Grease at Porthouse Theatre

8:00 – 10:30 PM — Porthouse Theatre — Tickets vary — Experience the lively musical ‘Grease’ bringing back the spirit of Rydell High’s Class of 1959.

Chevy Terrill Stand-Up Comedy Show

6-7:30 p.m. — The Killbox Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with local comedian Chevy Terrill, who brings humor to life with a unique perspective.

Family Storytime at the Library

10:30 – 11:30 AM — Northwest Akron Branch Library — Free entry — Experience a delightful morning of storytelling and learning for families in the community.