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Weekend concerts in Akron moved from Lock 3 to Goodyear Theatre amid downtown protests of Jayland Walker police shooting

The concerts were originally set to take place at Lock 3 July 8-9.

AKRON, Ohio — This weekend's concerts that were scheduled to take place at Lock 3 in downtown Akron have been moved to the Goodyear Theatre.

Although officials gave no specific reason for the change in venue, it comes as the city of Akron reinstated its overnight curfew – which will remain in effect until further notice -- amid ongoing protests regarding the police shooting death of Jayland Walker.

You can see the concert schedule below...

Friday, July 8 at 7 p.m.

Best of Times: A Tribute to STYX with the Michael Weber Show.

More details HERE.

Saturday, July 9 at 7 p.m.

An evening of smooth jazz and blues featuring Kenny Lattimore with special guest Josh Vietti and Blackcat Roberts.

$10 general admission.

More details HERE.

Concerts scheduled to appear on the Lock 3 stage for Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9 will be moved to Goodyear...

Posted by Lock 3 Akron, Ohio on Thursday, July 7, 2022

The Tommy Lehman and Friends concert that was scheduled for Lock 3 earlier this week on Wednesday, July 6, has also been rescheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 14.

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Editor's note: Video in the player above was originally published in a previous story on July 7, 2022.

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