February

Rain Pryor in "Fried Chicken & Latkes"   Fried Chicken and Latkes is a one-woman experience based on the life of actress Rain Pryor. Told through song and characters, the story takes us on a journey of racial identity, family, career, spiritual growth and love. Born to a white go-go dancer and comedian Richard Pryor, Rain Pryor grew up as a black and Jewish girl in Beverly Hills. Fried Chicken and Latkes gives us a glimpse into the universe of her life filled with poignant and hilarious twists and turns. Friday, February 3, 8 p.m. $25.00, $20.00, $15.00 Akron Civic Theatre Buy Tickets

TAP DOGS The international sensation – TAP DOGS – is back and ready to leave dents on stages all across North America. Created by Olivier Award-winning choreographer Dein Perry, with a construction site set by designer/director Nigel Triffitt, and a driving score by composer Andre Wilkie, TAP DOGS is a rough, tough, rocking theatrical entertainment. Winner of 11 International Awards, TAP DOGS premiered at the Sydney Theatre Festival, moved on to London and New York, and has been a howling success all across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Sponsored by FirstEnergy Foundation. Friday, February 10, 8 p.m. $37.50, $32.50, $27.50 Akron Civic Theatre Buy Tickets

Illstyle & Peace Dance Company   Illstyle & Peace Productions creates work from a hip-hop dance perspective. Epitome Magazine writes, “Expect to see fabulous feats of spinning on the limbs and contorted body postures done with rhythm, speed, control and precision in both a choreographed and improvised manner.” They will perform their new piece “Same Spirit Different Movement,” which includes vocal percussions, turntablism, spoken work, popping, locking, breaking, tap dancing, DJing, human beatboxing and various other styles. Saturday, February 18, 8 p.m. $25.00, $20.00, $15.00 Akron Civic Theatre Buy Tickets