Get Out! Stow Players Performance, Murder Mystery Show

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.

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Where/When: The Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls; Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Why Go: It's Ballroom Dance Night and Anita Converse of The Dancer In You will lead the evening that starts with a dance lesson from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Refreshments are provided. Couples and singles are welcome. Pay at the door.

Pricing: $10 per person; $6 for seniors and college students with ID.

2. THE STOW PLAYERS PRESENT WORKING

Where/When: The Heritage Barn, 5328 Young Rd., Stow; Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.

Why Go: It's the last weekend to catch this musical based on the book by Studs Terkel.

Pricing: $14 adults; $12 seniors and students.

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Where/When: Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N Chestnut St., Ravenna;  Saturday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Why Go: The Portage County Historical Society will display select items that highlight the history of black Americans in the area.

Pricing: $2 donation.

4. BLACK & WHITE AND DEAD ALL OVER MURDER MYSTERY THEATRE

Where/When: Acker-Moore Memorial Post, 3733 Fishcreek Rd., Stow; Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Why Go: Come to the Stow-Munroe Falls Foundation's annual fundraiser. There's good food, a cash bar and an auction. And, it's your chance to solve a mystery.

Pricing: $50.

5. SHOT! (REQUIEM FOR A BULLET)

Where/When: Stage Door at EJ Thomas Hall, The University of Akron, 198 Hill St., Akron; Friday at 8 p.m.

Why Go: This is a fact-based drama inspired by interviews with residents of North Philadelphia. It's presented by University Theatre in honor of Black History Month, and it is recommended for adult audiences.

Pricing: $10

And still you want more? Check out our family friendly Grab & Go Kids Planner, refreshed every week.

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