The University of Akron Steel Drum Band was formed in 1980, an era when only a handful of colleges had such ensembles. The group, which features both undergraduate and graduate students, plays on drums that local Cliff Alexis builds and maintains. For today’s performance at E.J. Thomas Hall, the group will play Caribbean music designed to make you get up and dance. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $29.50. (Niesel)