A state-of-the-art entertainment venue boasting a 8,500 capacity, the new Akins Ford Arena will soon officially open with a variety of events already on its schedule, such as Disney on Ice, the Harlem Globetrotters and Monster Jam. This Saturday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m., the arena will host its first-ever concert with The B-52s—whose hit song “Rock Lobster” inspired the hockey team’s name—of Montreal and DJ Cummerbund. On Sunday, Dec. 15 from 1–4 p.m., the arena will host a free Community Grand Opening with ice skating, face painting, holiday treats, a chalk art contest and other activities. As of press time, those events are moving forward despite the postponement of the Rock Lobsters hockey team’s home opener and a black-tie gala last weekend (see City Dope on p.5 for more). Visit akinsfordarena.com for upcoming events.
WHO: Inaugural Concert with The B-52s & Community Grand Opening
WHEN: Dec. 14, 8 p.m. (concert) & Dec. 15, 1–4 p.m. (opening)
WHERE: Akins Ford Arena
HOW MUCH: $39.50–249.50 (concert), FREE! (opening)
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