Good morning, Canton.

Main Street Modern in Canton will open its season on April 5 featuring mid-century modern furniture and retro fashion (local vendors will display curated vintage pieces) to offer a unique experience for local collectors.

Today, downtown Canton hosts a fire themed First Friday event from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with fire dancers and jugglers while food trucks serve local favorites—Patina Arts Centre has closed its downtown gallery at 324 Cleveland Ave; additional events this week include Canton Symphony Orchestra’s Journey pops concert Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Canton Ballet’s Cinderella at the Palace Theatre, the Massillon Museum’s Sight Unseen exhibit through May 18, and a book signing by local musician Scott Paris in Massillon.

New vehicle sales in northern Ohio rose 7.75% in March to 19,697 as shoppers rushed ahead of tariffs—Chevrolet led with 2,954 vehicles while used car sales dropped 7.82% from last year.

Brent McBurney retired from coaching Perry High School wrestling after 20 years and led his teams to a 133-33 record and 12 league championships—he was honored as state Coach of the Year in 2024.

Perry will begin its search for a new coach—more details will follow soon.

Massillon released its 2025 football schedule showing nine home games at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium this fall, with one away game against McKinley (at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Oct.

25) and matchups against five out-of-state opponents (from Ga, N.Y., Canada, Mo., and Texas). The Tigers will also face local teams Glenville, GlenOak, St. Edward and Warren Harding as they build on last season's 11-3 record.

Walsh University Community Clinic: Wellness Through Movement

8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Walsh University — Free entry — Engage in free health and wellness check-ups designed to improve your well-being with personalized education and resources.

Strong Family Wellness 4th Annual Community Health Fair

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — Free admission — Empower yourself with health screenings and wellness resources at this unifying community event.

Object-Oriented Programming in C# Training

Apr 14-18 — Health Innovation Solutions & Training, LLC — $2090 — Enhance your programming skills with a hands-on, expert-led C# course in Canton, Ohio.

AlterNation 90s & 00s Rock Tribute

9 PM – 1 AM — Nathan's Patio Bar & Grill — Check for entry details — Rock out to nostalgic hits from the 90s and 00s with AlterNation's dynamic tribute performance.

Free Community Easter Egg Hunt

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Perry High School — Free entry — Enjoy bounce houses, music, and an egg hunt featuring a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Easter Sunday at The Twisted Olive

11 AM – 6 PM — The Twisted Olive — Reservations recommended — Enjoy a full dinner menu on Easter Sunday with a special feature menu.

Spring Open House 2025

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Rohr & Sons Nursery-Garden Center — Free entry — Enjoy kids' activities, raffles, sales, and discounts in a vibrant community atmosphere.

Stranger-Danger and Self-Defense Workshop

4-5:30 p.m. — The Open Space Martial Arts — Ticket required for kids — Empower your child with essential self-defense skills and safety awareness.

IDN Foundation Course in Akron

8 a.m.-6 p.m. — Aultman North Canton Medical Group — Course Fee Applicable — Enhance your skills in Neurologic Dry Needling for Pain Management and Sports Rehabilitation.

Bill Squire Stand-Up Comedy Night

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Canton Comedy Boom — $20 online / $25 at door — Enjoy a night of laughs with Bill Squire and friends featuring hilarious stand-up performances.