See double bill of two iconic movies
There’s nothing like a drive-in movie. Pack some snacks and indulge in the nostalgia with a double bill of Back to The Future at 8 p.m. and Jaws at 10:05 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Midway Twin Drive-In, 2736 OH-59, Ravenna; http://funflick.com/midway. Admission is $20 per car.
Watch 38 music acts for free
The Kent ’Round Town Music Fest will feature some 38 acts performing for free at more than 30 different venues, with a couple of cafes hosting musicians as early as 1 p.m., the majority during the evening. Some local favorites on the bill are 15-60-75 The Numbers Band, Mike Lenz, Shooter Sharp and the Shootouts, Helen Welch and Cats on Holiday. The festival started in 1966 as the Kent State Folk Festival. For a schedule and map, visit http://kentroundtown.org.
Hear Brad Paisley at Blossom
Brad Paisley’s Life Amplified World Tour comes through Blossom Music Center at 7:30 p.m. It’s the second-to-last concert of the summer season, so get your al fresco country fix while you can. Tickets are $31-$60.75 at http://livenation.com.