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The Rialto Theatre

Name: The Rialto Theatre
Address: 1000 Kenmore Boulevard, Akron, OH, 44314, US
Telephone: +13306317381
Price range: $
Rating: 4.8

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Akron's Premier Live Music Venue. Run by Musicians for Musicians and Music Fans. The theatre and its marquee graced the boulevard on the south side.
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"Colors we share paint the world more brightly…
Music we celebrate show the heart more clearly"
-Poet THE RIALTO THEATRE
In the teen years of the 1900s, Akron had its own Rialto Theatre. The word “rialto’ is borrowed from the Italians as a good name for a place where people go for marketing and entertainment. For over forty years, our Rialto was loved by the local residents as its neighborhood ga

thering place. The new movie media was just beginning and the Rialto was one of the earliest show places to feature a “silver screen.” The theatre was lost in the 1950s. It no longer competed with the malls and the multiplexes. A new marquee will now mark 1000 Kenmore Boulevard as it looked a century ago. The new Rialto is part of a gentrification of the grand old neighborhood. It has been restored and is now managed by Just A Dream Entertainment, Inc. JADE is the dream of two brothers whose goal is to bring the performing arts to serve Kenmore and the greater Akron area. Opening in 2015, the facility features two recording studios, a live room with a stage, full sound and lighting, café tables, stools, chairs, and a full bar. The live room is available for music concerts, comedy clubs, little theater, art displays, parties and receptions. For more information, call the Rialto Theatre at 330-631-7381

THEATRE STAFF
Seth Vaill | Owner
Nate Vaill | Owner/Executive Producer
Jude Lewis | Booking Agent/Marketing/Bartender
Lauren Brabson | Content Creator/Marketing
Brandon Kiser | Sound Engineer
Sean Atkinson | Bartender

07/13/2024

⭐ TONIGHT (7/13) ⭐

Join us for Katy Robinson & The Wanderers, Black Wolf & the Thief, Chrissy Strong, and Urban Honey!

Doors 7:00 | Showtime 7:30

07/12/2024

📣 Tonight at the Rialto: Come early for Daisypusher in the Living Room at 5 PM!

Then, stick around for Jones'n, Amphibian, Talk Less in the Theatre at 7 PM!

More info at therialtotheatre.com

07/11/2024

07/11/2024

CLICK THE LINK IN MY BIO OR MY STORY FOR TICKETS!!! hope you can make it 💞

07/11/2024

📣 Tonight at the Rialto: Come early for Joe Vitale Jr of Ravenwood at 5 PM!

Then, stick around for Lovely Weather, Running on Empty, and Krystal Evette at 7 PM!

More info at therialtotheatre.com

07/10/2024

Swing Dancing TONIGHT!

Join us tonight (7/10) at 6 PM for an Advanced Lesson ($10) and/or 7 PM for a Beginner Lesson ($5) before our Open Dance ($3) at 8 PM

Doors at 5:30 PM

07/09/2024

Check out what's going on at the Rialto this week:

7/10 Swing Dancing
7/11 Joe Vitale Jr. of Ravenwood (Living Room)
7/11 Lovely Weather / Running on Empty / Krystal Evette
7/12 Daisypusher (Living Room)
7/12 Jones'n / Amphibian / Talk Less
7/13 Katy Robinson & The Wanderers / Black Wolf & The Thief / Chrissy Strong / Urban Honey

Grab your tickets now at therialtotheatre.com
and don't forget Paninoteca is open in the Rialto Living Room Weds. - Saturday from 5 p.m. - close.
Photos used with permission and can be purchased from Jason Chamberlain / JVC Photography

07/08/2024

New Rialto Spotlight is out NOW! For July 2024, Lauren had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with a long-time friend of The Rialto, Brad Savage. (Yes! Brad from The Summit FM!)

This installment is extra special as Brad is usually the interviewer! Take a listen as Lauren talks with Brad about their shared love for Ohio, the local music scene, and more.

Listen now: https://www.therialtotheatre.com/rialto-spotlight

07/06/2024

*CANCELLED*

Unfortunately due to illness tonight's show is cancelled. We will be in contact with presale ticket buyers.

07/06/2024

📣 Tonight (7/6) at the Rialto: Come early for Bert Solis at 5 PM!

Then, stick around for Post Saga, LoConti, and M.O.O.K.Y at 7 PM!

07/05/2024

It's First Friday on Kenmore Blvd! Join us tonight for The Woovs in The Theatre at 9:00!

07/04/2024

🎉 Tonight at the Rialto: Come early for Jim Ballard, Cathy Grady, and Rachel Brown at 5 PM! 🎉

07/03/2024

Come join us for every first Wednesday of the month as poetry takes the stage with Angry Cow Poetry in The Rialto Living Room. Tonight's (7/3) event will feature One Single Rose followed by an open mic. Come hear some of northeast Ohio’s most powerful voices.

Showtime: 7 PM

07/02/2024

It's Irish Jam Session night! This jam session welcomes Irish musicians from all over northeast Ohio and beyond. All skill levels welcome.

If you're not wanting to perform, come enjoy some Irish jams!

07/02/2024

Check out what's going on at the Rialto this week:

7/2 Irish Jam Session
7/3 Angry Cow Poetry (Living Room)
7/4 Jim Ballard / Cathy Grady / Rachel Brown
7/5 Glenn Sonoda and Special Guests (Living Room)
7/5 Kenmore First Friday Nightcap: The Woovs
7/6 Bert Solis Music (Living Room)
7/6 Post Saga / locontiband / MOOKY
Grab your tickets now at therialtotheatre.com
and don't forget Paninoteca is open in the Rialto Living Room Weds. - Saturday from 5 p.m. - close.
Photos used with permission and can be purchased from Jason Chamberlain / JVC Photography

07/01/2024

Find your new favorite song on The Rialto Radio: July 2024 playlist featuring this month’s artists. Listen now on Spotify

07/01/2024

As we dive into the heart of summer, we're excited to share with you who is stopping by in July!

Tickets are on sale now at therialtotheatre.com

06/28/2024

The music of Easton Union celebrates the beauty in the mundane-from wry bar-room vignettes, to the freedom of sleeping under the stars without a penny to your name. It is through this lens that the time-honored American traditions of Country, Rock, and Rhythm & Blues blend seamlessly into a mature, wistful perspective on the world. All born and raised in Northern Ohio, the band features Brian Patrick on lead guitar/vocals, Rusty Garrett on keyboard/vocals, Kurt Anshutz on bass/vocals, and Nick Hoffman on drums.

Easton Union will be joining us tonight (6/28) with Yankee Bravo and Run Thomas Run.

Doors: 7:00PM | Showtime: 7:30PM

06/27/2024

JULY 6th we’ll be playing with and .o.o.k.y ‼️♨️‼️♨️
Show starts at 7:30pm
We will be playing around 8 in the set!!!! DONT MISS THIS….GONNA BE GROOVnnnnn

06/27/2024

⭐TONIGHT (6/27)⭐

Join us tonight at 6 PM for Trivia Night. The theme will be Quirky Facts, Absurd Oddities, and Silly Statements. Then, stick around for Drummer Games at 7 PM.

06/26/2024

Swing Dancing TONIGHT! (6/26)

6 PM - Advanced Lesson ($10)
7 PM - Beginner Lesson ($5)
8 PM - Open Dance ($3)

Also, you do not need to bring a dance partner to participate in the lesson, so there are no excuses. This is a great way to get out, meet new people, get a little exercise, and have fun all at the same time!

Doors at 5:30 PM

06/25/2024

Check out what's going on at the Rialto this week:

6/25 DJ Williams Band Summer Tour / Colour Phase
6/26 Swing Dancing
6/27 Trivia Night (Living Room)
6/27 Drummer Games
6/28 Easton Union / Yankee Bravo / Run Thomas Run

Grab your tickets now at therialtotheatre.com
and don't forget Paninoteca is open in the Rialto Living Room Weds. - Saturday from 5 p.m. - close.
Photos used with permission and can be purchased from Jason Chamberlain / JVC Photography

06/22/2024

TONIGHT (6/22)

We have Andrew Lee playing in The Living Room! His influences range from Iron Maiden to Fiona Apple to Sinead O'connor to The Joy Division, and he is a fan of making new wave 80s music his own.

Showtime: 5:00 PM

06/21/2024

📣 Tonight (6/21) at the Rialto: Come early for Zach Angeloni at 5 PM! Zach Angeloni is a Cleveland-based folk artist who draws on shared human experience to inspire his music. Drawing on influences from classic songwriters such as James Taylor and Townes Van Zandt, to contemporary artists such as Buck Meek and Twain, his music can best be described as “Americana-folk”.

Then, stick around for Punks For Pride at 7 PM!

More info at therialtotheatre.com

06/20/2024

Emerging Sounds is a series of monthly free live music showcases where new and developing musicians can develop their stagecraft and local music lovers can come discover their new favorite bands.

Tonight's (6/20) installment of Emerging Sounds features Evy Liz and Another Dead Rockstar

Emerging Sounds showcases are free to attend and co-presented by The Summit FM For more information, visit therialtotheatre.com.

06/18/2024

Check out what's going on at the Rialto this week:

6/20 Emerging Sounds: Evy Liz / Another Dead Rockstar
6/21 Zach Angeloni (Living Room)
6/21 Punks for Pride Benefit Show
6/22 Andrew Lee (Living Room)

Grab your tickets now at therialtotheatre.com
and don't forget Paninoteca is open in the Rialto Living Room Weds. - Saturday from 5 p.m. - close.
Photos used with permission and can be purchased from Jason Chamberlain / JVC Photography

06/15/2024

📣 Tonight at the Rialto 📣

Come early for Thompson & White in The Living Room at 5 PM!

Then, stick around for Magic Alex, PHESTUR, and Miguel Cafe in the Theatre at 7 PM!

More info at therialtotheatre.com

06/14/2024

📣 Tonight at the Rialto: Come early for Nick Schillace at 5 PM!

Then, stick around for Taylor Swift Tribute Night: Miss Americanas w Cara Dechurch at 7 PM!

More info at therialtotheatre.com

Address

1000 Kenmore Boulevard
Akron, OH
44314

Opening Hours

Wednesday	5pm - 11pm
Thursday	5pm - 11pm
Friday	5pm - 11pm
Saturday	5pm - 11pm

Telephone

+13306317381

Website

http://therialtotheatre.com/

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Swing Dancing TONIGHT! (5/22) 🕺💃 Come join the fun, whether you're a pro or just starting out: 🎩 6 PM: Advanced Lesson ($10) 👞 7 PM: Beginner Lesson ($5) 🎶 8 PM: Open Dance ($3) Doors open at 5:30 PM. Let’s dance the night away! ✨ #SwingDancing #DanceNight #JoinTheFun #Akron #Ohio

Swing Dancing TONIGHT! (5/8) Join us for an evening of swing dancing fun! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, we've got something for everyone: 🎩 6 PM: Advanced Lesson - Dive deeper into swing with our advanced moves ($10) 👞 7 PM: Beginner Lesson - Get started with the basics, perfect for first-timers ($5) 🎶 8 PM: Open Dance - Show off your new moves and dance the night away ($3) Doors open at 5:30 PM.

It's Swing Dancing Wednesday! Reminder: We are now offering an Advanced lesson at 6 PM! If attending the Advanced lesson, feel free to hang out in The Rialto Living Room grab a drink or a bite to eat until Open Dance at 8 PM. 6 PM - Advanced Lesson $10 (includes Open Dance at 8 PM) 7 PM - Beginner Lesson $5 8 PM - Open Dance $3 Doors: 5:30 PM

It's Swing Dancing Wednesday! Starting tonight (3/13), we are now offering an Advanced lesson at 6 PM for $10. This price will include our Open Dance at 8 PM. If attending the Advanced lesson, feel free to hang out in The Rialto Living Room grab a drink or a bite to eat until Open Dance at 8 PM. 6 PM - Advanced Lesson $10 7 PM - Beginner Lesson $5 8 PM - Open Dance $3 Doors: 5:30 PM

Looking for something different to do this evening? Then join us for Swing Dancing! 💃🕺 7-8pm Swing Lesson led by Rachel Itsell & Mike Arteno ($5) 8pm Dance ($3) Lesson + Dance ($8) Doors: 6:30pm In March, we will be offering Advanced courses from 6-7 and Beginner courses 7-8. Dance will be 8-10. More info will be coming soon.

Have you started your holiday shopping? Not finished yet? Spread holiday cheer and support the community by choosing local businesses for your holiday shopping! 🎁🛍️ Every purchase makes a difference in sustaining our vibrant neighborhood and helps local entrepreneurs thrive. Let's celebrate the spirit of giving by supporting those who make our community special! #ShopLocal #SupportSmallBusinesses 🎄❤️

What an awesome weekend thanks to Red Rose Panic, Rent for Cheryl, Floco Torres, Chrissy Strong Music , Michael C Parris, Brian Lisik Music & Hard Legs, bored Approval, and Funeral Proposals! Check out who's stopping by next at therialtotheatre.com 📸 by Jason Chamberlain / JVC Photography

What a weekend! Thanks to Hrbrer, Josee McGee Music , Zach Griffin, Erin Stoll Music , Charis & the Hired Guns, Jeremy Voltz, and Matthew Alec Music Check out who's stopping by next at therialtotheatre.com 📸 by Jason Chamberlain / JVC Photography

🚨ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW🚨 Catch Rami Feinstein with Zach & The Bright Lights at The Rialto during Kenmore First Friday on September 1st! This is a show you won't want to miss, so grab your tickets now and get here early to catch the Akorn Jammers Open Mic out front beginning at 5 p.m., grab dinner from Paninoteca at The Rialto Living Room and enjoy the live music, vendors, and fun on Kenmore Boulevard during Kenmore First Friday! Tickets & Info: therialtotheatre.com

This Friday, we're proud to have Bella's Bartok and Easton Union!

Join us this Saturday for The Rialto’s 6th Annual Holiday Party featuring A Band Named Ashes, Zach & The Bright Lights, Minus The Alien, and Keith Allison. The event kicks off at 6pm in The Rialto Living Room with Happy Hour drink specials until 7:30pm and live music from Lauren Brabson and Wylie Green! Visit therialtotheatre.com for tickets and more info and don’t miss it! #livemusic #therialtotheatre #akronsmusicrow #akronmusicscene #akronrocks #kenmorerocks

Nervous Future is musical catharsis formed from the ashes of Fringe Candidate. Jamie, Josh, and Karl teamed up with guitarist Mikey Juba to continue the passion, aggression, and humor that you would expect from Fringe Candidate, just evolved to meet the demands of a new era. The basic formula remains intact, but with the added twist of Mikey's guitar work and Karl's modular synthesizer sequences. Nervous Future takes The Rialto Theatre Stage at 8:30pm on Friday, December 2. Tix + Info at therialtotheatre.com #kenmorewinterbreak #akronsmusicrow #akronmusicscene #livemusic #livepoetry #concert #kenmorerocks #clevelandmusicscene #musicfestival #thingstodoinakron #akronohio #akronrocks

LILIEAE (pronounced LIL-EE-AY) is a rock band from Cleveland, Ohio. Their sound stems from a wide range of rock influences including classic rock, metal, punk, grunge, and alternative. Don’t miss LILIEAE on The Rialto Theatre stage at 6:50pm on Friday, December 2. Tix + Info at therialtotheatre.com. #kenmorewinterbreak #akronsmusicrow #akronmusicscene #livemusic #livepoetry #concert #kenmorerocks #clevelandmusicscene #musicfestival #thingstodoinakron #akronohio #akronrocks

Headlining the first night of Kenmore Winter Break is Detention Live! Detention’s music is a mash-up of its collective influences, which range from Foo Fighters to Twenty One Pilots, Green Day to Ani DiFranco and Billie Eilish. The result is part teenage angst and humor and part life growing up in the post-industrial Midwest. Come see why Detention is one of the most energetic bands around when they invade The Rialto Theatre Stage at 10 pm on Friday, December 2. #kenmorewinterbreak #akronsmusicrow #akronmusicscene #livemusic #livepoetry #concert #kenmorerocks #clevelandmusicscene #musicfestival #thingstodoinakron #akronohio #akronrocks

Glenn Lazear is a middle-management collar dad rock band from Upper Ohio. They have recently developed a deep affection for the work of Oildale, California songwriter Merle Haggard, and Athens, Georgia rockers R.E.M. Be sure to catch Glenn Lazear on The Rialto Theatre Stage at 6:50pm on Saturday, December 3. Tickets at therialtotheatre.com/tickets Audio: Nate Vaill at The Rialto Theatre & Recording Studio Video: Dave Burdge at Dave Burdge REC #kenmorewinterbreak #akronsmusicrow #akronmusicscene #livemusic #livepoetry #concert #kenmorerocks #clevelandmusicscene #musicfestival #thingstodoinakron #akronohio #akronrocks

Headlining the second and final night of Kenmore Winter Break Music Festival is Big Pop! Big Pop is as sonically dynamic as its members are unapologetically themselves. Commanding center stage is a gender-defying guitar hero at the mic, blending her voice with a solid gold singer on synths, and rounded out by a guitar-obsessed tone wizard. Laying the foundation behind these three is the tightest rhythm section you’ve ever laid ears on. Don’t miss Big Pop on The Rialto Theatre Stage at 10pm on Saturday, December 3! Tickets at therialtotheatre.com/tickets Audio: Nate Vaill at The Rialto Theatre & Recording Studio Video: Dave Burdge at Dave Burdge REC #kenmorewinterbreak #akronsmusicrow #akronmusicscene #livemusic #livepoetry #concert #kenmorerocks #clevelandmusicscene #musicfestival #thingstodoinakron #akronohio #akronrocks

Check it out! Actor, rapper, singer and producer Darius McCrary – best known for his role as Eddie Winslow on the long-running television series "Family Matters" – is bringing his one man show, "I'm Not Laughing" to The Rialto Theatre tomorrow, Friday, June 17 and is encouraging all artists who can draw, animate, clay-mate, or have any type of creative vision to come to the show and hang out! https://www.betterkenmore.org/post/family-matters-star-is-headed-to-kenmore-this-friday

Kenmore Spring Break! Music Festival is almost here and we cannot wait for 13 of the region's finest musicians to take over the Rialto Theatre & Living Room stages this Friday and Saturday!!! Purchasing tickets in advance at therialtotheatre.com/tickets is encouraged. In the meantime, here's a quick look back at the sold out second night of the Kenmore Winter Break Music Festival we hosted back in December. __________ 🎥 Video recorded and edited by David Burdge 🎵 "Can't Even Tell" by Big Pop - recorded live and mixed/mastered by Nate Vaill at The Rialto Theatre #kenmorespringbreak #kenmorewinterbreak #musicfestival #livemusic #kenmorerocks #akronmusicscene #clevelandmusicscene #therialtotheatre