Experience the history of the creative jazz scene in Akron. Includes the world-premiere of a new work honoring the late Roland Paolucci, founder of UA’s Jazz Studies program. Featuring Chris Anderson, Sam Blakeslee, Theron Brown, Chris Coles and Jack Schantz. With guest pannist Victor Provost. $12, $6, free for UA students with Zip Card. Made possible by numerous donations, including the Bittle Jazz Residency, the John P. Murphy Foundation, and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation through its Akron Arts Challenge Program. $12, $6, free for UA students with Zip Card. 330-253-2488, www.uaevents.com.