Cheap Date: Festival of Nations

Learning about different cultures can make you feel more connected to the rest of the world. That's the goal of the Akron Civic Theatre's Festival of Nations.

Guests can enjoy dance performances from different ethnic groups, a wide variety of interactive activities, educational booths and taste international foods.

This years performers are Pura Salsa, African Soul International, The Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Cultural Association Performance Troupe, St. Nicholas Russian Youth Dancers, The German Family Society Tanzgruppe Dancers, The Gracanica Folklore Group, and a special performance by the Celtic Eagle Pipe Band.

Featured food will be from Ireland, Puerto Rico, Italy, India, Serbia, Russia, Germany and more.

Cost: Adult tickets are $10 day of show, $8 in advance.

When: Saturday, doors open at 6 p.m.

Where: Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St.