Live music in Summit County, OH

The Horizon We Seek Tour brings live music to The Vortex in Akron with Convictions, Afterlife, Stray View, and Taken by Tides. This is an all-ages show.

Lucero joins forces with Joelton Mayfield for a live performance at Musica. Presented by Celebrity Etc presents and The Summit FM. Advance tickets are $32, and admission is $40 at the door. The show welcomes all ages, and attendees under 21 will be asked to pay a $2 cash gratuity upon entry.

This event offers a music-fueled twist on bingo at Nauti Vine Winery in Akron, OH. As songs play, players match the titles to the spaces on their cards for a chance to win playful, low-stakes prizes. Participation is free and does not require a reservation, and there is no need for apps or deep music knowledge because the titles are shown on screens.

Enjoy a Friday evening performance at the Jenks Building.

Evil Dead: The Musical, presented by Millennial Theatre Project, follows five college friends on a low-key cabin retreat that spins into mayhem when dark forces awaken. Drawn from the cult classic horror films, the show blends gleeful gore, outrageous comedy, catchy rock numbers, and nonstop antics for a high-energy theatrical experience. As demons take hold and the chances of escape shrink, it embraces every outrageous turn with camp and humor. Expect plenty of blood effects and plan accordingly. The production is directed by Francine Parr.

Blue Lunch, a Cleveland-based eight-piece with multiple vocalists and a three-piece horn section, brings a mix of blues, soul, jazz, and New Orleans rhythm and blues to BLU Jazz+. The group has been performing around the region for 41 years and has appeared at clubs, community concerts, and festivals such as Tri-C JazzFest, Pittsburgh Blues Festival, and the Columbus Jazz and Ribs Festival. Past shows include venues like Beachland Ballroom and The Bop Stop, along with many returns to BLU Jazz+. Their catalog includes eight CDs, highlighted by Saxophone Shootout II, Live at Nighttown, recognized among the top five independently produced CDs at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, and the band is completing a ninth CD. Blue Lunch has also performed as a backing band and collaborated with artists including Billy Price, Tad Robinson, Eli "Paperboy" Reed, and Candye Kane. General admission is $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show.

KLT Couture is hosting an enchanted garden themed Adult Prom at Guy's Party Center. A DJ will keep the dance floor moving, pizza will be served, and a Prom Court will be crowned before the night is over. Come as a couple or arrive solo, the celebration is designed for anyone ready to dress up and make it their night. Tickets are available at $65 for couples and $40 for individuals, with attendance limited to 75 guests. Those who want a guaranteed spot on Prom Court can book a Crowned in Love couples portrait session with KLT Couture, starting at $700, with only 10 sessions available.

Cliffside Club in Akron hosts an evening dedicated to dance songs from the past four decades, highlighting favorites from across the years.

Eric Butler takes the stage at Blue Bird for a free performance featuring live music, drinks, and a social atmosphere in downtown Cuyahoga Falls.

The inaugural Rubber City Vegan Market brings together vegan food vendors from Northeast Ohio alongside artists, musicians, and local businesses. Discover plant-based flavors and creative offerings while connecting with the people who make them.

Buddy Guy brings an evening of soul-stirring blues with unmistakable guitar mastery. A celebrated figure in the genre takes the stage for a dynamic live performance.

A continuing bi-weekly blues jam at BLU features Northeast Ohio standouts John Markovic, Ryan Neuman, and Erik Diaz as hosts. Musicians are welcome to bring a guitar, horn, or other instrument and sit in as part of the series. The house band brings more than six decades of combined experience in the Greater Akron blues community, drawing on deep roots and diverse influences to deliver electric blues with style and fire. They listen closely, fuel one another’s playing, and keep the grooves soulful and rich. Admission is free. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.