This Week
Saturday
Red Cross Bash Fundraiser — 6 p.m. at the MAPS Air Museum, 2260 International Parkway, North Canton. Live and silent auctions, raffle and more. Wear khakis, medical or military attire. $75. 330-453-0146.
Spirits of the Civic — 6:30 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron, to benefit the theater. Speakeasy with hearty appetizers; entertainment by Helen Welch, Verb Ballets, Josh Rzepka and the Keystone Cops; bourbon, vodka and Goose Island beer tastings; cigar tent; live auction; casino gaming and dancing. Come in 1920s clothing or evening attire. $150, includes valet parking. 330-253-2488 or www.spiritsofthecivic.com.
Coach House Theatre 85th Anniversary Gala “ … And All That Jazz” — 6:30 p.m. at the Akron Woman’s City Club, 732 W. Exchange St., Akron. 1928 theme dinner, demonstrations by the Anita Converse Dance Studio, and music by the Atkinson Ensemble. $85-$250. 330-864-7007.
Kent/Blossom Music Festival Concert — 7:30 p.m. at Kent State University Ludwig Recital Hall, Theatre Drive, Kent. Featuring the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio and the Miami String Quartet. To benefit the Kent/Blossom Music Festival scholarship program. $25. 330-672-2787 or www.kent.edu/music.
Sunday
Milestones Autism Organization Strike It Big — 2 p.m. at Freeway Lanes of Parma, 12859 Brookpark Road; and Freeway Lanes of Solon, 33185 Bainbridge Road. Bowling, snacks and sweets, face painting, balloon animals, Chinese raffle, prizes and more. Proceeds support Milestones’ local educational programming. 330-464-7600 or www.milestones.org.
Send information about social and charity events to The Scene, c/o Lynne Sherwin, Features Department, Akron Beacon Journal, P.O. Box 640, Akron, OH 44309. Or e-mail lsherwin@thebeaconjournal.com with ‘‘The Scene’’ in the subject line. Event notices should be sent at least two weeks in advance. Merits of all organizations have not been investigated by the Beacon Journal, so potential donors should verify the worthiness of a cause before committing.