This weekend in Batavia, NY

At Newstead Public Library in Akron, this Dare to Repair pop-up brings community members together to troubleshoot and mend broken items alongside volunteer fixers at no cost. Now in its third consecutive year at this location, the event focuses on hands-on learning and the right to repair while helping people build practical skills, save money, and reduce waste. Repair categories include small electronics, PCs and laptops, sewing machines, clothing and textiles, lamps, vacuums, bicycles, furniture, sharpening, and power tools, plus more. Gas-powered items, cellphones, and TVs are not accepted.

Addison Johnson appears with Chris Welch for a performance of country and Americana from two artists based in Nashville who often share the stage. Johnson, originally from North Carolina, writes with a classic country storyteller’s touch, sometimes nodding to tall tales and the unknown. Welch, from Jackson, Missouri, brings a raw Americana sound and lyrics that resonate with travelers and dreamers, with a new album on the way. Together they highlight sincere songwriting and an easy rapport built through frequent collaborations.