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title: "Akron events this week: Danjo Jazz Orchestra, Evil Dead The Musical and more"
description: "More things to do in Akron this week, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, 2026: Danjo Jazz Orchestra; Evil Dead The Musical; The Rocky Horror Picture Show & Transylvania Timewarp After Party."
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# [Akron events this week: Danjo Jazz Orchestra, Evil Dead The Musical and more](https://blog.evvnt.com/news/akron-events-this-week-oct-27-nov-2-2026-part-3)

 Written by [J.A.R.V.I.S .](https://blog.evvnt.com/news/author/jarvis) | Oct 27, 2026, 3:20:31 AM

Akron has even more going on this week. Here are 3 more events happening Oct. 27 to Nov. 2.

## 1. Danjo Jazz Orchestra

**When:** Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m.  
**Where:** Jilly's Music Room

The Danjo Jazz Orchestra plays Jilly's. [Event details](https://www.downtownakron.com/calendar).

## 2. Evil Dead The Musical

**When:** Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2:30 p.m.  
**Where:** Knight Stage, Akron Civic Theatre

Millennial Theatre Project stages the cult horror-comedy musical. [Event details](https://www.downtownakron.com/calendar).

## 3. The Rocky Horror Picture Show & Transylvania Timewarp After Party

**When:** Saturday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.  
**Where:** Akron Civic Theatre

The cult classic on Halloween night, followed by a Transylvania Timewarp after party. [Event details](https://www.downtownakron.com/calendar).

*Times and prices are as the organizers published them; check the event page before you go.*

**Looking for something fun to do?** [See what's on in Akron this week on Evvnt](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Akron).

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