Guitarist plays at Kent Stage
Belgrade-born guitarist Ana Popovic plays The Kent Stage at 8 p.m. Her latest album, Trilogy, coming in May, will be the equivalent of three full-length albums in one, with 25 blues, jazz and funk tunes and guests such as Joe Bonamassa and Robert Randolph. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. The Kent Stage is at 175 E. Main St.; 330-677-5005, www.thekentstage.com.
Beginning of Lent brings fish fries
It’s Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent — and the fish fry season. Some organizations and restaurants are starting the fryers up today, so check out our list if you’ve got a hankering for some beer-battered perch or baked cod.
Take in lecture on canal industries
You can learn about milling and other industries along the old Ohio & Erie Canal, which is credited in part with turning Ohio into an industrial state and affecting its economy. The program by Summit Metro Parks will be at 7 p.m. at the Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 330-865-8065 or www.summitmetroparks.org.