Soul Asylum and Zips football
The University of Akron football team kicks off its season at 6:30 p.m. against VMI. Before the game, fans can check out the Touchdown Music Fest from 1 to 6 p.m. next to InfoCision Stadium, headlined by Soul Asylum featuring local bands the Bizarros, Shooter Sharp & The Shootouts (Ryan Humbert’s country band) and J.D. Eicher. The music fest is free; game tickets start at $10. www.gozips.com.
Akron Art Prize launch party
The Downtown Akron Artwalk has an extra draw this month: a party for the launch of this year’s Akron Art Prize. This year, the works are all located at Summit Artspace for visitors to vote on a favorite. The party runs from 5 to 9 p.m. in the parking lot at 43 S. Broadway with food trucks, beverages by Thirsty Dog and Norka, and music by the Dreemers. Vote for your favorite artwork, then jump on the trolley to visit the other Artwalk venues until 10 p.m. www.downtownakron.com.
Peninsula Flea hops into town
The Peninsula Flea runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Farms, 6050 Riverview Road, offering handmade, repurposed and vintage goods. It’ll be a beautiful day, so do the full Peninsula: Take a bike ride or a walk on the Towpath Trail, buy corn at Szalay’s and then wander to the Winking Lizard for a beer or two. www.facebook.com/PeninsulaFlea.
Made in Ohio fest at Hale Farm
Not far down the road, the Made in Ohio Art & Craft Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath. More than 140 juried Ohio artisans will be on site, along with local food vendors, entertainment, Ohio wine and beer, historic craft and trade demonstrations, and more. Admission is $5. www.madeinohiofestival.com.