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Arts & Entertainment

Get Out!

Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some Patchy ideas.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

Where/When: Kent State University Museum, 515 Hilltop Dr., Kent;  Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.

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Why Go: View the iconic actress's films, costumes and publicity outfits from her career, which lasted six decades.

Pricing: $5.

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2. MEET THE EDITOR AND BOOK SIGNING

Where/When: , 39 Westgate Circle, Akron; Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Why Go: It's an opportunity to meet Fairlawn-Bath Patch Editor Kymberli Hagelberg, and to get a signed copy of her book Wicked Akron: Tales of Rumrunners, Mobsters and Other Rubber City Rogues.

Pricing: Free.

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Where/When: , 4165 Wyoga Lake Rd., Cuyahoga Falls; Saturday from 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Why Go: You can't miss three grown men dressed as super heros as they perform hits from the '70s, '80s and '90s.

Pricing: Beers range from $2.50 to $6.00; Cocktails range from $3.25 to $7.

4. FREEDOM SONGS -- ART REACH THEATRE

Where/When: Akron Civic Theatre, 9305 Brecksville Rd.,  Akron; Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Why Go: It's a celebration of American culture and spirit through song.

Pricing: $10 the day of the show; $8 if you purchase tickets in advance.

5. BACK TO THE BALLROOM -- BIG BAND DANCE

Where/When: Stage Door at EJ Thomas Hall, The University of Akron, 198 Hill St., Akron; Sunday at 3 p.m.

Why Go: Dance or just listen to the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington and more. Jack Schantz and the University of Akron Jazz Ensemble performs.

Pricing: $10

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