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Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Square Records — a longtime record store in Highland Square — will close tomorrow, Dec. 28, due to a medical issue. It is offering a 15% sale on new items from today through tomorrow and may reopen in a new form in the future. Akron Beacon Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kwanzaa is celebrated in Akron with events that began yesterday at the Alpha Phi Alpha Center and continue today at Mount Calvary Baptist Church at 6 p.m., with other gatherings planned at local venues through Jan. 1. Akron Beacon Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The newly elected school board members—Nathan Jarosz, Karmaya Kelly, and Phil Montgomery—plan to rebuild trust by improving transparency in Akron Public Schools starting Jan. 12 as they work with returning members to address financial and administrative challenges. Akron Beacon Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NFL running back Raheim 'Rocket' Sanders spent most of his season waiting, but got his chance when a teammate was injured against the Bills; he posted 42 rushing yards on 11 carries and will play against the Steelers on Dec. 28 + he stays focused on being ready. Akron Beacon Journal
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Deck the Hall Celebration
3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — Adults $28, Youth $15 — Experience 1.4 million lights and festive fun with family and friends.
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Deck the Hall
3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — $15-$28 — Experience holiday magic with dazzling lights, festive décor, and visits with Santa in a beautiful estate setting.
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Deck the Hall
3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — Adults $28, Youth $15 — Experience a magical holiday season with 1.4 million lights and festive decor throughout the estate.
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SmokeFace NYE Jam Session
9 PM–1 AM — Musica — $7 — Experience an exciting NYE jam session with Akron's own SmokeFace featuring music and creativity.
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Richard Lloyd Live Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Musica — $23 — Experience the legendary guitarist Richard Lloyd as he showcases classic rock sounds in an intimate setting.
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Spiritual New Year's Resolution Discussion
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Portage Path CLC — Free entry — Explore the spiritual path to happiness and personal growth inspired by Bahá’í teachings.
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Karaoke Thursday at Musica
9 PM - 1 AM — Musica — Free entry — Grab a drink and take the mic at this fun karaoke night.
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Susan Carson Live at Front St Social
7-11 p.m. — Front St Social — Free entry — Experience an evening of diverse music by Susan Carson and Rikk Mayr.
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Female Fronted Rock Night
7-10 p.m. — Musica — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy an evening filled with vibrant performances by talented female-fronted bands.
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DJ Dracula
8-11 p.m. — Musica — Free entry — DJ Dracula returns to spin classic alternative, new wave, and punk vinyl for a nostalgic night out.
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