FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Special Collections Exhibit. YSU University Archives and Special Collections, Maag library, Fifth Floor, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3675. Featuring a display of some of the library’s oldest books. Many are works of art, detailed with engravings and decorated vellum or leather covers that cover a wide variety of subjects. The books were published all over Europe, British Colonies and the U.S. All will be available for teaching and study. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
ABBAmania and Night Fever. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. ABBAmania captures the look, vocals, and sound of ABBA in concert. Night Fever, a Bee Gees tribute band, features 30 hit songs by the Gibb brothers. 8 p.m. $25.
Undiscovered Worlds. Ward Beecher Planetarium, One University Plaza, Youngstown. 330-941-1370. After learning our solar system is not the only one, understanding of planets and solar systems has been redefined. Learn about exoplanets and other discoveries found with new and improving technology, like the Kepler Telescope. 8 p.m.
Music at Night
Birdfish Brewing Co. Willis Gordon. 7 p.m.
Cafe 422/Boardman. Winemakers. 7 p.m.
El Cowboy. Redline. 9 p.m.
Hollywood Gaming. The Martini Affair. 9 p.m.
Modern Methods. Leo D’Angelo, Pat Majernik. 7 p.m.
Selah. Nikita Jones. 6:30 p.m.
Se7en. Northern Whiskey. 9 p.m.
Suzie’s/Downtown. Fifth and Aurora, Ponce, Vertical 48. 9 p.m.
Vintage Estate. Eclectic Acoustics. 8 p.m.
Westside Bowl. H.R. Department at Federal Frenzy. 8 p.m.
Whistle and Keg. Acoustic Friday. 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2
The 42rd Annual Winter Fun Day. Pymatuning State Park, Shelter #4, 2660 Williamsfield Road, Jamestown, Pa. 16134. For more information call 814-720-6584 or 724-932-3142. Hosted by the Pymatuning Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club. Includes fishing competitions, lunch, a Polar Bear Plunge (that benefits the American Cancer Society), kids activities, sledding, snowmobile rides, and more. 6 a.m. (registration), 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (Ice fishing tournament), 8 a.m. (coffee and donuts), 11 a.m. (lunch and Plunge begins), Noon (featured demo), 6 p.m. (torch light cross country skiing and snowshoeing). 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Groundhog Day Craft Beerfest. Jeanne D. Tyler Ballroom, Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. The Rotary Club of Youngstown will present its inaugural Groundhog Day Craft Beerfest, which includes craft beers from local, regional and national breweries. The fundraiser will feature craft beers from Penguin City, Modern Methods, New Belgium, Southern Tier, Columbus Brewing, Brew Dog and others. Proceeds support Rotary’s charitable work in the Mahoning Valley. The event includes afternoon and evening sessions with VIP and general admission categories. Afternoon VIP event: noon to 4 p.m., $60; afternoon general admission: 1-4 p.m., $40; evening VIP event: 5-9 p.m., $60; evening general admission: 6-9 p.m., $40. Noon-9 p.m.
Southern Roots: The Paintings of Winfred Rembert Exhibition. Butler Museum of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-743-1107. This traveling exhibit of carved and dyed-leather works by Winfred Rembert creates a vibrant, rhythmic imagery of the African-American artist’s life in 1950s-’60s Georgia. Featuring 29 works, including the premiere of several recent paintings by Rembert, the exhibit predominantly depicts the grueling task of cotton picking that the artist endured in childhood and later while on a prison chain gang. Rembert learned to work leather while serving seven years in state prison, following an arrest from a 1960s civil rights protest, a jail escape and near lynching. Years later, he turned his leather-tooling skill to the creation of art as an outlet for the traumas of his life in the South. Noon-4 p.m.
Chat with a Naturalist. Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107. Learn about seasonal and phenological happenings at the MetroParks. Feel free to bring questions. 1-3 p.m.
Cosmic Recipe. Ward Beecher Planetarium, One University Plaza, Youngstown. 330-941-1370. Explore the world of chemistry and learn the “cosmic recipes” that created things in this world. 2 p.m.
Annual “NUDE on Park.” Art on Park, 180 N. Park Ave., Downtown Warren. A celebration of the human form.” Featuring artists Terry Polonsky, C.J. Latchaw, Chris Yambar, Linda R. Brink, Rose Prample, Barry Burkey, Julia Shuttic, Carl Paul Henneman, Ashley Hall, Carlos Yeager-Rivera, Ryan McClellan, Adam Gregory, Johnathan Ruple, Kelly Vogt, Josh Ford, Frank Maggiano, Jared Smith, Shannon H. Fee, Sam Perry, Gary Barnes, and James TwoThymes Shuttic. 7-9:30 p.m.
Undiscovered Worlds. Ward Beecher Planetarium, One University Plaza, Youngstown. 330-941-1370. After learning our solar system is not the only one, understanding of planets and solar systems has been redefined. Learn about exoplanets and other discoveries found with new and improving technology, like the Kepler Telescope. 8 p.m.
Music at Nightspots
Birdfish Brewing Co. The Conkle Brothers. 7 p.m.
Cafe 422/Warren. New Connection. 7 p.m.
El Cowboy. Geo C and Tha Storm. 9 p.m.
Greene Eagle Winery. Russ Saylor. 6:30 p.m.
Hollywood Gaming. Hit List. 9 p.m.
Magic Tree. French Blue+2. 8 p.m.
Modern Methods. Brian Angelo. 7 p.m.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3
FIVE Squared Opening Reception. The Davis Family YMCA, 45 McClurg Road, Youngstown. Features all mediums of art from area artists. Pieces will be available for sale starting at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3. All proceeds benefit the YMCA’s ARTreach program. $25 (each piece of art bought). 1:30-3 p.m.
Sunday Afternoon at the Warren Heritage Center. Kinsman House, 303 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-372-0237. A featured program followed by a tour of the historic Kinsman House, which is now the home of the Warren Heritage Center. 2-5 p.m.
Special Screening: All Me: The Life and Times of Winfred Rembert. Zona Auditorium, Beecher Center, Butler Museum of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-743-1107. Presented in conjunction with “Southern Roots: The Paintings of Winfred Rembert Exhibition.” 2-4 p.m.
