This Week
Thursday
Heaven Can Wait Benefit — 8 p.m., Ripper Owens Tap House, 491 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. Human Nature will perform. No cost for the show, but bring a donated item for rescued pets in Heaven Can Wait’s care. 330-328-8699 or www.heaven-can-wait.com.
Saturday
Pavilion of Praise HIV/AIDS Awareness and Prevention Rally — Noon to 2 p.m., 976 W. Waterloo Road, Akron. To support those afflicted and to prevent future cases of the disease. Free. Call Sister Raquel Byrd at 330-753-1458.
Send information about social and charity events to The Scene, c/o Lynne Sherwin, Features Department, Akron Beacon Journal, P.O. Box 640, Akron, OH 44309. Or e-mail lsherwin@thebeaconjournal.com with ‘‘The Scene’’ in the subject line.
Event notices should be sent at least two weeks in advance. Merits of all organizations have not been investigated by the Beacon Journal, so potential donors should verify the worthiness of a cause before committing.
