UA Steel Drum Band, Tell Me Lies and ZOSO at Akron Civic Theatre

KSU Biennial Faculty Show: Through Feb. 13 at Center for the Visual Arts Gallery, 325 Terrace Drive, Kent. Featuring the work of Kent State University art faculty. kent.edu/art.

Cleveland Polka Association Lounge Party: Doors open at noon Jan. 25 in the Impulse Lounge at the Holiday Inn, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence. Music by Old School. cpapolkas.com.  

St. Brigid’s Day Irish Brunch: Noon Jan. 25 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.

Flying Burrito Brunch with The New Soft Shoe: Noon Jan. 25 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com.

The University of Akron Steel Drum Band: 2:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. akroncivic.com.   

The Declaration’s Journey: 6 p.m. Jan. 26 at Green branch library, 4046 Massillon Road. The Museum of the American Revolution will present a program on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In person or online. Register at 330-896-9074 or akronlibrary.org/locations/green.  

Jilly’s Open Stages: 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. jillysmusicroom.com.  

Goblins & Galaxies Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club: 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at Hudson Library & Historical Society, 96 Library St. A discussion on “The Dallergut Dream Department Store” by Miye Lee. 330-653-6658, ext. 1010, or engagedpatrons.org. 

Open Mic Night: 8 p.m. Jan. 28 at Funny Stop Comedy Club, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. funnystop.com.   

“Words Can’t Save Us Now” is the 2025 album by Akron singer Tracey Thomas.

Tracey Thomas: “Words Can’t Save Us Now” First Anniversary Party: 7 p.m. Jan. 29 at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. jillysmusicroom.com. 

Gemini: 8 p.m. Jan. 29, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 30-31 at Funny Stop Comedy Club, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. funnystop.com.   

Tell Me Lies: The Fleetwood Mac Experience: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. akroncivic.com.  

Tell Me Lies: The Fleetwood Mac Experience.

Sing Along Broadway: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. calendar.uakron.edu/ej.  

Wanted: Tribute to Bon Jovi: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com. 

The Eric Roberson Improv Sessions: 8 p.m. Jan. 30 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com. 

A New Adventure Widows & Widowers: A social group of all ages will meet for breakfast at 8 a.m. Jan. 31 at Bob Evans, 175 Howe Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. 330-929-5430 or 330-630-9275. 

McKinley Birthday Celebration: Jan. 31 at McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 Monument Drive NW, Canton. Wreath-laying ceremony, Civil War reenactors, planetarium shows, exhibits. Free birthday cake in honor of President William McKinley. Tickets are $17 for adults, $16 for seniors, $15 for children 3-18 and free to kids 2 or younger.mckinleymuseum.org.

“Squirrelock Holmes”: 2:30 p.m. Jan. 31, Magical Theater Company at the Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. akroncivic.com.   

The Music of James Taylor: 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com. 

ZOSO: Tribute to Led Zeppelin: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. akroncivic.com.  

Martha Graham Dance Company: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at KeyBank State Theatre, Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. playhousesquare.org.  

The Prince Project: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com. 

“None Of Us Really Know What We Look Like Inside”: Corrie Slawson art exhibit through March 7 at the KSU Downtown Gallery, 141 E. Main St., Kent. kent.edu/galleries.

Chicago & More Brunch with Brass Express: Noon Feb. 1 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com. 

Glitz and Hitz Cabaret: Noon Feb. 1 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com. 

New events

John Mellencamp: 8 p.m. July 21 at Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. ticketmaster.com.  

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: UA Steel Drum Band, Tell Me Lies and ZOSO at Akron Civic Theatre