Metro Monthly Calendar – April 1-30, 2022

Metro Monthly Calendar – April 1-30, 2022

Tell us about your event! What gets in? We give priority to the greater Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana County and western Pennsylvania. Submit material as soon as possible; items received after the deadline (15th day of the preceding month) might not get in. The calendar also appears on our website. If you have questions, call 330-259-0435.

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Friday 1

Blackout Poetry Contest. Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. www.libraryvisit.org….  Indulge in some “creative destruction” during National Poetry Month. Grab a page with words on it and a marker. Cross out words, leaving behind the ones you like, and soon you’ll have a poem. Turn your poem in to a librarian at any branch. Three winners will be chosen to win a cash prize and have their work displayed on the Public Library’s website. All month.

Adult DEK Hockey. DEK Hockey Rink, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. DEK hockey consists of a seven week season from April 26-June 9) in which teams play six games. A one week-long post-season follows the regular season where teams will be seeded (based on record) into a single loss elimination tournament. This league is for adults 18 and older. Sign up by April 19. Call to register/pay. $50 resident; $60 nonresident.

Splash of Color from The Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society. Weller Gallery, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. The exhibit will feature 31 local artists. Through April 17. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday.

85th Annual Juried Student Art and Design Exhibition. McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. ysu.edu… 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Through Saturday, April 9.

Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-747-7825. Youngstownphantoms.com…. The Phantoms will play Muskegon Lumberjacks. 7:05 p.m. $15-24.

Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. University Theatre, Ford Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105 or go to www.ysu.tix.com. This original play by New York-based playwright Matt Cox is a comedic retelling of the Harry Potter book series by J. K. Rowling, but from the perspective of the “Puffs.” 7:30 p.m., April 1-2, 8-9 and 2 p.m., Sunday, April 3 and 10. Tickets are $16/$8 (senior citizen and with YSU ID).

Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: Spring Skywatch. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Call for more information. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 1-2.

Music & Nightspots

• Birdfish Brewing Co. Golden String Radio. 7 p.m.
• Dash Inn. Abe Diamond Band. 8 p.m.
• Frenchy’s Irish Pub. Geo C. 9 p.m.
• High Pointe. Solo Six String. 7:30 p.m.
• The Living Room. Leather and Lace. 7 p.m.
• Peaberry’s Cafe. Gypsy Lane. 6:30 p.m.
• Riser Tavern on the Links. Michael Smith Jr. 7 p.m.
• Shakers. Paul Charles Place. 8-11 p.m.
• Westside Bowl. Cold Concrete, Feds, Intent to Decay. 8 p.m.

Saturday  2

Visual and Dramatic Arts: University Theatre Audition Day. Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 10 a.m.

Giving Voice: Teen Writing Workshop. Campbell Library, 436 Struthers Coitsville Road, Lowellville 44436. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Teens looking for fun and creative expression will want to sign up for this writing workshop with Lit Youngstown poet-in-residence Manuel Iris at the Community Literacy Workforce and Cultural Center. 11 a.m.

Spotlight Art. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 11 a.m.

Figures of the American Revolution Book Discussion. Howland Branch Library, 9095 East Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. This group is dedicated to reading and discussing notable books about figures of the American Revolution. This month’s book is “John Hancock: Merchant King and American Patriot” by Harlow Giles Unger. The featured book is available to borrow from the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. 11 a.m.

Giving Voice: Mahoning Valley Hispanic Culture. Campbell Library, 436 Struthers Coitsville Road, Lowellville 44436. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Join Lit Youngstown and PLYMC for a bilingual afternoon of poetry, storytelling, cuisine from local restaurants and music by the Labra Brothers at the Community Literacy Workforce & Cultural Center. Noon.

Painting Class at the Library. Liberty Branch Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. Tim Milliner, a local artist and owner of the Party Art Café and Studio in Niles, will lead this class as participants each paint a spring scene. For adults only. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. 1 p.m.

Giving Voice: Writing in Translation. Campbell Library, 436 Struthers Coitsville Road, Lowellville 44436. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn about the pleasures of translation in this workshop with poet Manuel Iris. 2 p.m.

Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-747-7825. Youngstownphantoms.com…. The Phantoms will play Muskegon Lumberjacks. 7:05 p.m. $15-24.

Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. University Theatre, Ford Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105 or go to www.ysu.tix.com. This 2015 original play by New York-based playwright Matt Cox is a comedic retelling of the Harry Potter book series by J. K. Rowling, but from the perspective of the “Puffs.” 7:30 p.m., April 1-2, 8-9 and 2 p.m., Sunday, April 3 and 10. Tickets are $16/$8 (senior citizen and with YSU ID).

Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: Spring Skywatch. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Call for more information. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 1-2.

Music & Nightspots

• barrel33. French Blue. 9 p.m.
• Cedars. The Head Trips. 7 p.m.
• Eastwood Event Centre. Piano Maniacs. 6 p.m.
• JR’z Pub. 4KS. 8 p.m.
• New Manhattan. Dresden Drive. 8:30 p.m.
• Riser Tavern on the Links. Pixelated. 8 p.m.
• Sam’s Wedge Inn. Paul Charles Place. 9 p.m.
• Steel Valley Brew Works. Adams Brothers. 7:30 p.m.
• Westside Bowl. Austin Sterling, Travis Reid Ball.
• Wickyards. Matt Jackson, Smokey Honey Bluesband, Riley Burke. 7 p.m.

Sunday 3

Yoga Basics Course. Radius Room, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. Release physical and mental tensions while gradually improving strength and flexibility. Gentle but thorough classes guided by experienced instructor Karres Cvetkovich. Choose either Sunday or Friday for this eight-week course. Register/pay online. March 18–May 6. 9:15-10:30 a.m. $96.

Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. University Theatre, Ford Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105 or go to www.ysu.tix.com. This 2015 original play by New York-based playwright Matt Cox is a comedic retelling of the Harry Potter book series by J. K. Rowling, but from the perspective of the “Puffs.” 7:30 p.m., April 1-2, 8-9 and 2 p.m., Sunday, April 3 and 10. 2 p.m. Tickets are $16/$8 (senior citizen and with YSU ID).

Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-747-7825. Youngstownphantoms.com…. The Phantoms will play Muskegon Lumberjacks. 4:05 p.m. $15-24.

Monday 4

Beginner’s Zoom. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 10 a.m.

Red Press Collaborative Printing Sessions with Guest Artist Richard Repasky. Printmaking Studio, Room 4025, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. This event is open to the public. 10 a.m.-noon and 1:30-4 p.m. April 4-8.  Free.

Babytime. Howland Branch Library, 9095 East Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Laugh and learn with your baby. For infants ages 6 to 18 months with a parent or caregiver. Short stories, fingerplays, and simple songs. Registration is required. 10 a.m., Monday, April 4, 18 and 25.

Take a Walk @ the Library. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 10 a.m. Monday, April 4, 11, 18, 25.

Family Story Time. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. 11 a.m. Monday, April 4, 11, 18, 25.

Preschool Storytime. Brookfield Branch Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. Preschool Storytime features stories, songs, and movement activities and reinforces the development of early literacy skills. For children ages 3 to 5. No registration necessary. 11 a.m., Monday, April 4, 18 and 25.

Toddler Tales. Cortland Branch Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. This free weekly storytime is specially for toddlers ages 19 to 35 months old with a parent or caregiver. No registration necessary. Monday, April 4, 18 and 25. 11 a.m.

Next Chapter Book Club. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. A place for people with disabilities to enjoy books, friends and community. April’s title is “New Love, Spilt Milk, and Potbellied Pigs” by Thomas Fish and Jillian Ober. Books provided at the meeting. 11:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime. Lordstown Branch Library, 1471 Salt Springs Road 44481. 330-824-2094. www.wtcpl.org…. Preschool Storytime features stories, songs, and movement activities and reinforces the development of early literacy skills. For children ages 3 to 5. 1 p.m., Monday, April 4, 18, 25.

Teen Game Nights. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty. Join the Library for video and board games of all sorts. For teens in grades 7-12. No registration necessary. Every Monday between 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Monday FunDay. Lordstown Branch Library, 1471 Salt Springs Road 44481. 330-824-2094. www.wtcpl.org…. Children ages 5 to 12 can create, discover, and experiment through science, art, and stories.  Registration is required. 4:30 p.m. Free.

Teen Writing Workshop. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Main Library, 5:30 p.m.

Trumbull County Federated Democratic Women’s Club Meeting. Community Room, Boscov’s Department Store, 5320 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446; 330-382-3400, ext. 1202. 6-8 p.m.

Flute Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3636. 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday 5

Yoga in the Gardens. Radius Room, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. Join Marina Perdos for a blend of energizing yoga styles. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a small blanket. Register/pay online. Walk-ins welcome. April 5-28. 9:30-11 a.m. $15/class.

Toddler Tales. Brookfield Branch Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. This free weekly storytime is specially for toddlers ages 19 to 35 months old with a parent or caregiver. 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 5, 19 and 26.

Preschool Storytime. Cortland Branch Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. This free weekly program for children ages 3 to 5 includes stories, songs, and movement activities to help reinforce the development of early literacy skills. 11 a.m. April 5, 19 and 26.

Wednesday 6

Toddler Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 20.

Preschool Storytime. Howland Branch Library, 9095 East Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Features stories, songs, and movement activities and reinforces the development of early literacy skills. For children ages 3 to 5. 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, 29, 27.

Preschool Storytime. Liberty Branch Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. Preschool Storytime features stories, songs, and movement activities and reinforces the development of early literacy skills. For children ages 3 to 5. 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, 20, 27.

T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens. Radius Room, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. Ease stress, improve health, and increase vitality. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercises, instruction of selected movements and narrated practice of a classic Chen T’ai Chi form. Register online or call 330-740-7116, ext. 230. Walk-ins welcome. April 6-27. Noon-1 p.m. $12/class.

Music at Noon: Clarinet Studio Recital. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m.

VALS and Red Press Collaborative Guest Artist Talk: Richard Repasky. McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. ysu.edu… 5:10 p.m.

Gardeners of Greater Youngstown Meeting. Rossi Auditorium, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. The Gardeners of Greater Youngstown, formerly known as the Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown, invites you to their general meeting. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

BookTok Reads. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. April’s book selection is “Red Queen” by Victoria Aveyard. 6 p.m.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 6 p.m.

Dance If You Want To. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org…. 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 13, 20.   

Thursday 7

Baby Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 10 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 21.

Toddler Tales. Howland Branch Library, 9095 East Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Storytime for toddlers ages 19 to 35 months old with a parent or caregiver. Registration is requested, 10 a.m., Thursday, April 7, 21 and 28.

Toddler Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 11 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 21.

Reading with Rhys. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Children can read with a registered therapy dog from Therapy Dog International. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 21.

National Poetry Month: Student Reading. McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. ysu.edu… 6 p.m.

Metro Monthly Calendar – April 8-14, 2022

Friday 8

Family Story Time. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. 10 a.m.

Clay Mugs. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 11 a.m.

Guest Artist Masterclass/Performance. Mimi Fox (NYC jazz guitarist). Room 2222, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3636. 12:30-3 p.m.

Parents Night Out. Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown;  jccyoungstown.org…. The JCC is offering a Parent’s Night Out event for children ages 4 to 10. Parents can enjoy a Friday evening to themselves while their children spend time in the JCC pool, playing games and watching a movie. Dinner and snacks will be provided.  Registration is required by April 4. Visit jccyoungstown.org… to register. 5-9 p.m. $25 per member child and $31 per nonmember child.

Clarinet Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3636. 6 p.m.

Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. University Theatre, Ford Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105 or go to www.ysu.tix.com. 7:30 p.m., April 1-2, 8-9 and 2 p.m., Sunday, April 3 and 10. Tickets are $16/$8 (senior citizen and with YSU ID).

Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: The Sun Our Living Star. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Call for more information. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 8-9, 15-16, 22 and 23.

Music & Nightspots

• Birdfish Brewing. Analog Night, Tiltnboogie. 7 p.m.
• Double Bogeys. The Conkle Brothers. 8 p.m.
• Riser Tavern. L&M Station. Acoustic. 8 p.m.

Saturday  9

Hockey Open Rink. DEK Hockey Rink, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Bring your hockey stick and street shoes for organized open rink hockey play. Players will be divided up equally. Metroparks staff will keep score. March 5-April 9. 9-11 a.m. $3 residents, $5 nonresidents.

Unity Spiritual Centre Earth Day 2022. Unity Spiritual Centre, 1226 Naylor Lloyd Road, Liberty Township 44505. For more information contact Larry Etheredge at 330-207-4149. This annual event starts with breakfast. Afterward, members will go outside to clean up the church grounds and storm ditches alongside Naylor Lloyd Road. “It’s an opportunity for fellowship and service to our community,” said Larry Etheredge, the leader of “Higher Ground,” the Unity group taking the lead on the project. “We’d also like to thank Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management for their continued support over the years. They donate safety vests, gloves, picker tools and bags for disposal of the collected waste.” Call for more information. 9 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 11 a.m.

Paint Party. Campbell Library, 436 Struthers Coitsville Road, Lowellville 44436. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 1 p.m.

Painting Class. Cortland Branch Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. Tim Milliner, a local artist and owner of the Party Art Café and Studio in Niles, will lead this class as participants each paint a spring scene. For adults only. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. 1 p.m. Free.

Super Second Saturday. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Enjoy whatever the librarians plan for you each month: it may be Legos, Play Dough, craft, games, or a surprise. 4 p.m.

Northeast Ohio Adoption Services Benefit: Celebrating Families and Children. The Lake Club, 1140 Paulin Road, Poland 44514. Tickets: Kathy Evans 330-856-5582 ext. 110 or email

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. Tonight’s benefit celebrates families and children with Northeast Ohio Adoption Services (with event chairs Pete and Kelly Verostko). Includes a cocktail hour, plated dinner, Komara Jewelers giveaway, a Stock the Bar liquor pull, photo booth, raffles, auctions and music by Dominic Tocco & Brotherhood. Emcees will be Ken Carman from 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland and Erika Jay from Pittsburgh’s Q92.9FM. 6-10 p.m. $100.

Greek Sing. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-747-5175. YSU’s fraternities and sororities perform in this entertaining musical competition. 6 p.m.

Student Honors Recital. McDonough Museum of Art, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. ysu.edu… 7:30 p.m.

Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. University Theatre, Ford Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105 or go to www.ysu.tix.com. 7:30 p.m., April 1-2, 8-9 and 2 p.m., Sunday, April 3 and 10. Tickets are $16/$8 (senior citizen and with YSU ID).

Friendly Squares Square Dance. Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles 44446.  For additional information, call Gene Hammond at 330-506-3370. The Friendly Squares will host their monthly square dance tonight. Gene Hammond will be the caller and Frankie Hammond will be cuing line dances. This will be a High/Low dance with alternating tips for new dancers currently taking lessons and tips for more experienced dancers. Dress is casual and light refreshments will be served. 7:30-10 p.m. $6 donation per person at the door.

Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: The Sun Our Living Star. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Call for more information. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 8-9, 15-16, 22 and 23.

Music & Nightspots

• Birdfish. Gypsy Lane. 2 p.m.
• Cedars. Shiloh Hawkins. 8 p.m.
• Double Bogeys. 7% Superstar. 9 p.m.
• Flying Pig. On the Rocks. 8 p.m.
• Liebe Bien. Third Class. 8 p.m.
• Long Boyz. Velocity. 8 p.m.
• Los Gallos. NFNJ. 8 p.m.
• Westside Bowl. Old School Groove, Hidden Sixes.

Sunday 10

MetroCyclers. Meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at MetroParks Farm, Mill Creek MetroParks, Canfield. 330-740-7107. www.mil…. Meet at MetroParks Farm for a bike trip. Bring your own helmet and bike or rent a bike from Trailside Bicycle Company and meet at the farm. Moderate 5-7 mile ride, low to no inclines. Members free; non-members, $5. Call 330-740-7114 for details. 1-2 p.m.

Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. University Theatre, Ford Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105 or go to www.ysu.tix.com. 2 p.m. Tickets are $16/$8 (senior citizen and with YSU ID).

Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. Ford Family Recital Hall in DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown. 330-259-9651. Deyorpac.org…. The brass and percussion of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will present brass and percussion ensemble music. 4 p.m. $42-62.

Library Anywhere Podcast. April is Financial Literacy Month. Join our librarians this month to hear about tips and resources to help you become more financially savvy. Spotify, Apple, Audible, Google and most other places you get your podcasts. 6 p.m.

Monday 11

Exhibit: Mural and Site-Specific Painting Class Project Proposals. Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, April 11-22.

Apprentice’s Inn – Virtual Gaming. Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Virtual Library. 6 p.m.

Jazz Ensembles. Chestnut Room, first floor, Kilcawley Center, YSU, One University Plaza at Elm Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3636. 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday 12

Bear Cub Art Club – April Showers. Kidston Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. For ages 3-5, plus adult. Love creating masterpieces? Join Bear Cub Art Club. Create a mixed media April Showers painting. Register/pay by April 10 online or call. 10-11 a.m. $7.

Family Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 26.

Baby Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 11 a.m.

Family Story Time. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 11 a.m.

Gotta Move Story Time. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 11:30 a.m.

Beecher Art and Technology Lecture Series: Scott Turri. McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. ysu.edu… Scott Turri interprets an excess of technology and the erosion of private life in an ever-growing public world as both a deafening yet inspiring influence in his work. Turri has had a broad range of artistic experiences: as a self-taught drummer playing in punk rock, to an improvising percussionist in a performance art band, writing for New Art Examiner, BOMB, and Afterimage magazines, to currently concentrating primarily on painting and experimental animation. He is represented by James Gallery. Along with these pursuits, Turri is also an educator and holds a full-time lecturer position in the Studio Arts Department at the University of Pittsburgh. 3:30 p.m.

Craft Corner. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 4 p.m.

DIY Mason Jar Piggy Bank. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 4:30 p.m.

Pups & Pages. Howland Branch Library, 9095 East Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Children gain confidence and improve their reading skills as they read to an uncritical and tail-wagging audience at the library. Children in kindergarten through grade 6 may sign up for 15-minute sessions to read aloud to a registered therapy dog from PAWS Therapy Team. Registration is required; call the Howland Library. 5-6:30 p.m.

Home Inspection. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. KEL Home Inspection’s Linus Orr explains the things you should know about your home or when choosing one for your own. 6 p.m.

Shelf Indulgence. Dive into Amish domestic drama, formulaic popular fiction, and every book in between. Facebook @plymc. 7 p.m.

Stambaugh Youth Concert Band Spring 2022 Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-747-5175. The Stambaugh Youth Concert Band will feature a selected senior soloist and present the Barbara Armstrong Scholarship award to an outstanding senior member of the ensemble. The Henry H. Stambaugh Youth Concert Band is conducted by Tyler Husosky. 7:30 p.m.

Harold Danko: “Spring Garden” Solo Piano Selections. Ford Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday 13

Recreational Hikes. East Newport Boat Launch, East Newport Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7107. www.mil…. Moderate, 1 or 3 miles. Volunteer-led hikes focuses on exercising in the outdoors. Call for details. 9-10 a.m.

Baby Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org…. 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 27.

Music at Noon: Saxophone Studio Recital. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m.

Resume Writing. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 2 p.m.

Blackout Poetry Buttons. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Main Library, 4 p.m.

Learn to Use Libby. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 5:30 p.m.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band – 25th Anniversary of “Trouble Is…” Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band is performing “Trouble Is…” in its entirety in select markets across the country. 8 p.m. $100-$45.

Thursday 14

Morning Meditation. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 9:15 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 28.

Toddler Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org…. 10 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 28.

Gotta Move Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 11 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 28.

Playing with Poetry. Cortland Branch Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. Children ages 5-12 can drop by the Cortland Library for activities that will get their poetic creativity flowing. 2-4 p.m.

Online Book Discussion. Warren-Trumbull County Public Library librarians will lead the discussion at this live online book discussion that will take place using the Zoom video conferencing platform. Featured book will be “Oh William!” by Elizabeth Strout. Call the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library at (330) 399-8807 ext. 200 to register and get the Zoom link via email. 2 p.m.

Leap Into Science: Balance. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 3:30 p.m.

Blackout Poetry Buttons. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Main Library, 4 p.m.

Convocation with Alumnus Harold Danko: From Youngstown and YSU to NYC and Beyond.” Ford Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. 4 p.m.

Food For Thought Book Discussion with Lit Youngstown. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. This month’s book is “The House of Broken Angels” by Luis Alberto Urrea. 5 p.m.

Horn Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3636. 6 p.m.

An Evening with Harold Danko, with YSU Jazz Combos and YSU Jazz Ensemble. Ford Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. 7:30 p.m.

Friday 15

All-Day Board Game Cafe. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Boardman, 10 a.m.

Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-747-7825. Youngstownphantoms.com…. The Phantoms will play Chicago Steel. 7:05 p.m. $15-24.

Brass Metropolis presents a Tribute to Chicago. Ford Family Recital Hall/DeYor, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-0555. This eight-piece band recreates the artistry of early Chicago. 7:30 p.m.

Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: The Sun Our Living Star. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Call for more information. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 8-9, 15-16, 22 and 23.

Music & Nightspots

• Birdfish Brewing Co. Analog Night. Joe Shelby. 7 p.m.
• Casual Pint. Bobby “Guitar” Thomas. 7 p.m.
• DeYor. Brass Metropolis. 7:30 p.m.
• Frenchy’s Irish Pub. Along for the Ride.
• JR’s Pub. Common Ground. 8 p.m.
• Liebe Wein. Hair Supply. 8 p.m.
• Westside Bowl. Jesse Henry Does Morphine, Rover. 8 p.m.

Metro Monthly Calendar – April 16-23, 2022

Saturday  16

Birding the Sanctuary. Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 330-330-740-7116. www.mil…. Features spring birding with Jeff Harvey in an early-morning hike at Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. Space limited. Boots required. Moderate. 1.25 miles. Register by April 14. 8-9:30 a.m.

Live Arrangement. Kidston Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. Instructor Judy Stanislaw will teach how to make a live arrangement. Register/pay by April 14 online or call 330-740-7116, ext. 230. 10 a.m.-noon. $25, resident; $29, nonresident.

Spring Baseball Camp 50 Plus. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. This Spring Training Camp is specifically designed for the 50 and older baseball players in the area. Each session will consist of hitting, fielding and throwing. Call for details. April 16-23. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Join all four sessions for $16 or $5 per session.

MetroMutts: Hop on Down the Puppy Trail. Kirk Road Pavilion, MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead, Mill Creek MetroParks, Austintown. 330-740-7107. www.mil…. Come and see the colors of spring. After the hike, have treats and refreshments. The Easter Bunny will be at Kirk Road Pavilion for a photo with your pup. Members receive a special Easter gift. Refreshments afterwards. Register online by April 11. Noon-1:30 p.m. Members, free; non-members, $5. Call 330-740-7114 for details.

Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-747-7825. Youngstownphantoms.com…. The Phantoms will play Chicago Steel. 7:05 p.m. $15-24.

Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: The Sun Our Living Star. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Call for more information. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 8-9, 15-16, 22 and 23.

Full Moon Hike. Scholl Pavilion, Scholl Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. Join a Metroparks educator for an April full moon hike. Dress for the weather and wear hiking/winter boots. Bring a flashlight. Moderate/difficult, 2 miles. Registration required. Register by April 14, online or call for details. No walk-ins. No pets. 8:15-9:45 p.m.

Music & Nightspots

• Birdfish Brewing Co. The River Riders. 2 p.m.
• Dash Inn. Bobby Thompson and the Groove. 7 p.m.
• Flying Pig Saloon. Mystic Thunder. 9 p.m.
• Frenchy’s Irish Pub. Relapse. 9 p.m.
• Longboyz Tavern. Cin City and the Saints. 8 p.m.
• Suzie’s Boardman. Dueling Pianos. 7 p.m.
• Westside Bowl. Sensi Trails, Bonsai, Lake Irie. 7 p.m.

Sunday 17

Happy Easter!

Monday 18

Cricut Design Space for Beginners. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 10 a.m.

Mystery Mondays Book Club. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. We will be discussing “Crimson Lake” by Candice Fox.  11:30 a.m.

I Read YA. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Discuss YA literature. This month’s book will be “Ace of Spades” by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé. 5:30 p.m.

Jazz Combos. Spotlight Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday 19

Adult Crafting 101. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 11:30 a.m.

Lego Creations. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 4 p.m.

Lucy Lu at the Library. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. Children can read with a registered therapy dog with P.A.W.S Therapy Team. Between 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Pointillism Paint & (Not) Sip. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 5 p.m.

Read to Ellie. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org….  Children can read with a registered therapy dog from P.A.W.S Therapy Team. Between 6-6:55 p.m.

YSU Flute Ensemble Concert. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3636. 6 p.m.

Chapter Chat Book Club. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This month’s book is “David Bowie: A Life” by Dylan Jones. 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday 20

Steve Hartman. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931 and www.Ticketmaster.com…. 10:30 a.m.

Tiny Books DIY. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 6 p.m.

Online Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Discussion. Warren-Trumbull County Public Library librarians will lead the discussion at this live online book discussion that will take place using the Zoom video conferencing platform. Featured book will be “The Library of the Unwritten” by A.J. Hackwith. Call the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library at (330) 399-8807 ext. 200 to register and get the Zoom link via email. 6 p.m.

Percussion Ensemble. Ford Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday 21

Sprout Club – Dandelions. Kidston Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. For ages 3-5 with an adult. Join Sprout Club for learning, fun and hands-on activities with dandelions. Register/pay by April 19, online or call. 1-2 p.m. $7.

Reading with Rhys. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Chilcren can read with a registered therapy dog from Therapy Dog International. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 21.

LEGO Club. Liberty Branch Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. Attention Young Engineers: Stop by the library to create unique structures with our collection of LEGO building bricks. Each structure will remain at the library. For kids ages 5-12. No registration necessary. 5-6 p.m.

Stranger Than Fiction Book Club. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. The title for April will be “The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and People’s Temple” by Jeff Guinn. 5:30 p.m.

Pix in the Park – Bluebells and Daffodils. The Flats, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 330-330-740-7116. www.mil…. Love photos of the Park in springtime? Want to learn how to take better photos? After learning basic photographic compositions, enjoy spring in the Park with bluebells and daffodils. Bring a camera or cell phone, dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes/hiking boots. Meet at The Flats. Registration requested, not required. Call for details. Moderate 2.5-3 mile hike. Walk-ins welcome. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Anime & Manga Club. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 6 p.m.

Saxophone Studio Recital. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave, Youngstown 44503. 7:30 p.m.

Friday 22

Botanical Mornings. Outdoor Concourse, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. Discover the progress of the seasons at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Register/pay by April 20. 9-10 a.m. $5.

Dana Spring Opera. Spotlight Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. “L’Amico Fritz” by Mascagni. Tickets are available at www.ysu.tix.com…. 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 22, Saturday, April 23 and 2 p.m., Sunday, April 24. 7:30 p.m.

People Along The Way. Moyer Room. The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. An average Joe is given the opportunity to revisit his past to answer the question, “Were the good old days really the way we remember them?” and uncover how people changed his life – for better or worse. Four actors portray 16 different characters as Joe discovers “People Along the Way,” a new play by Terry Shears. Directed by Maria Petrella-Ackley. On Friday, April 29, Mike Geither (playwright, solo performer and stand-up comic) will interviews the cast and playwright. April 22-May 1. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m., Sunday. 7:30 p.m. $18, $15, $10.

Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: The Sun Our Living Star. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Call for more information. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 8-9, 15-16, 22 and 23.

Music & Nightspots

• Caffe Capri. Nico Ruggeri. 6:30 p.m.
• CharBenay’s. Solo Six String. 6 p.m.
• ITAM 39 Niles. Common Ground. 8 p.m.
• Westside Bowl. Stephen Philip Harvey Octet. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday  23

Earth Day Clean-Up. Thomas J. Bresko Pavilion, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7112. www.mil…. Local Boy Scout troops, Cub Scout packs, Girl Scout troops and other organizations will spend the morning helping to clear out winter’s accumulation of litter across the MetroParks. Groups can call Mike Kupec at 330-519-3988 to register by April 9. 9 a.m.-noon.

Daffodil Day: Pix in the Park – Bluebells and Daffodils. Meet at The Flats, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 330-330-740-7116. www.mil…. Love photos of the Park in springtime? Want to learn how to take better photos? After learning basic photographic compositions, enjoy spring in the park with bluebells and daffodils. Bring a camera or cell phone, dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes/hiking boots. Registration requested, not required. Call 330.740.7116 for details. Moderate 2.5-3 mile hike. Walk-ins welcome. 9-11 a.m.

Literary Love Connection. A game show where librarians try to pair up contestants with the perfect book. Facebook @plymc and Instagram @theplymc. 10 a.m.

Spring Painting Party. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. 10 and 11 a.m.

All About Money Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 11 a.m.

Build a Kite. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…., 11 a.m.

Daffodil Day: Daffodil Walk. Antonucci Library, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. This guided walk is led by daffodil expert Gordon Vujevic. Meet in the library. Registration requested, but not required. Register by April 21, online or call 330-740-7116. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Walk-ins welcome.

Daffodil Day: Daffodil Trolley Tour. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. Ride a trolley to Daffodil Meadow as the Metroparks celebrates spring and all things daffodils. Boards at Fellows. Register/pay by April 21. Noon-1 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. Adults: $10 residents, $12 nonresident; seniors/youth, $7 residents, $9 nonresidents.

Screening of My Garden of a Thousand Bees. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Kick off our #PlantWildflowers Campaign with this documentary. Get to know the diverse species and unique personalities of these insects. 2 p.m.

Family Movie Matinee. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. 2 p.m.

Bingo at the Library. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. 2 p.m.

Easy Early Learning at Home. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Looking for activities to do with your little one? Discover easy ways to play and learn every day and get an activity to take home! For parents with children aged 0-5. 2 p.m.

Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-747-7825. Youngstownphantoms.com…. The Phantoms will play U17. 7:05 p.m. $15-24.

Dana Spring Opera. Spotlight Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. “L’Amico Fritz” by Mascagni. Tickets are available at www.ysu.tix.com…. 7:30 p.m., April 22-23 and 2 p.m., Sunday, April 24. 7:30 p.m.

People Along The Way. Moyer Room. The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. An average Joe is given the opportunity to revisit his past to answer the question, “Were the good old days really the way we remember them?” and uncover how people changed his life – for better or worse. Four actors portray 16 different characters as Joe discovers “People Along the Way,” a new play by Terry Shears. Directed by Maria Petrella-Ackley. On Friday, April 29, Mike Geither (playwright, solo performer and stand-up comic) will interviews the cast and playwright. April 22-May 1. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m., Sunday. 7:30 p.m. $18, $15, $10.

Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: The Sun Our Living Star. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Call for more information. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 8-9, 15-16, 22 and 23.

Music & Nightspots

• Birdfish Brewing Co. Finding Sparky. 2 p.m.
• Casual Pint. The Tropiholics. 7 p.m.
• Downtown Youngstown. Federal Frenzy. 2 p.m.
• Flying Pig Saloon. Bobby Ocean. 9 p.m.
• Ice House Inn. Along for the Ride. 9 p.m.
• Westside Bowl. 40 oz. to Freedom. 8 p.m.
• Westside Bowl. No Balance, Papers. 8 p.m.

Metro Monthly Calendar – April 24-30, 2022

Sunday 24

Dana Spring Opera. Spotlight Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. “L’Amico Fritz” by Mascagni. Tickets are available at www.ysu.tix.com…. 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 22, Saturday, April 23 and 2 p.m., Sunday, April 24. 2 p.m.

People Along The Way. Moyer Room. The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. Four actors portray 16 different characters as Joe discovers “People Along the Way,” a new play by Terry Shears. Directed by Maria Petrella-Ackley. On Friday, April 29, Mike Geither (playwright, solo performer and stand-up comic) will interviews the cast and playwright. April 22-May 1. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m., Sunday. 2:30 p.m. $18, $15, $10.

Monday 25

Exhibit: Junior Portfolio Review Exhibition. Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Monday, April 25-29.

YSU Wind Ensemble/Concert Band. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com…. 7:30 p.m.

Trace Adkins. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931 and www.Ticketmaster.com…. Rescheduled date. 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday 26

Basic Computer Class. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 2 p.m.

Movie and Make. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 4 p.m.

Off the Shelves Book Club. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org….This monthly book club chooses titles off the shelves of Canfield Library’s Book Club Room. April’s book is Jonathan Santlofer’s “The Last Mona Lisa.” 5:30 p.m.

Adult DEK Hockey. DEK Hockey Rink, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. DEK hockey consists of a seven week season (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) from April 26-June 9) in which teams play six games. A one week-long post-season follows the regular season where teams will be seeded (based on record) into a single loss elimination tournament. This league is for adults 18 and older. Sign up by April 19. Call Wick Recreation Area to register/pay. 6 p.m. $50 resident; $60 nonresident.

Youngstown State Alumni and Friends Virtual Book Club. The YSU Alumni Book Club, a partnership between YSU, the YSU Office of Alumni Engagement, Maag Library, and PLYMC will discuss a chosen book selection each month. The discussion will be held in a private online Zoom Meeting. To get an invitation to the virtual meeting, email Heather Belgin at

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. Via Zoom. 7 p.m.

Dana Symphony Orchestra. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com…. 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday 27

Volunteer-Led Hike. MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead, Mill Creek Metroparks Farm, Mill Creek MetroParks, Canfield. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Easy, 2 or 4 miles. Volunteer-led hikes focus on exercising in the outdoors. 9-10 a.m.

Family Story Time. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 11:30 a.m.

Music at Noon: Dana Guitar Studio Recital. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m.

Plant a Seed with the Library. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 4 p.m.

Dance If You Want To. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org…. 7 p.m.

Dana @ McDonough: World Premieres by Dana School of Music Student Composers. McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. 7:30 p.m.

Rick Thomas. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning, Warren 44483. 330-841-2931 and www.Ticketmaster.com…. 7 p.m.

Thursday 28

Intro to Using Computers. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 10:30 a.m.

Pocket Poems to Go. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Noon.

Grief 101. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 5:30 p.m.

Skeggs Lecture Series presents Bill Nye. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. Nye was originally scheduled to speak in March 2020. He returns two years later to continue in his mission to help foster a scientifically literate society and help people understand and appreciate the science that makes the world work. Nye is the author of several books and the subject of the critically acclaimed documentary, “Bill Nye: Science Guy,” and he currently stars in the Netflix series, “Bill Nye Saves the Planet.” Tickets are required and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, limited to four per person. Get tickets at the Stambaugh Auditorium Box Office or online at www.stambaughauditorium.com…. For more information, call 330-941-2136 or email

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. 7 p.m.

Dana Guitar Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3636. 7:30 p.m.

Friday 29

Lifeguard Training. Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. jccyoungstown.org… to register. The Jewish Community Center is offering lifeguard training for ages 15 and older from April 29 to May 1. The class provides the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies until EMS personnel can take over. Participants who successfully complete the course receive an American Red Cross certificate. Participants will have the opportunity to acquire a lifeguard position at the Jewish Community Center upon successful completion of the training. Training is from 5-7 p.m., April 29, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 30 and May 1. $187 for JCC members and $250 for nonmembers.

Spring Choral Concert II. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3636. 7:30 p.m.

People Along The Way. Moyer Room. The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. An average Joe is given the opportunity to revisit his past to answer the question, “Were the good old days really the way we remember them?” and uncover how people changed his life – for better or worse. Four actors portray 16 different characters as Joe discovers “People Along the Way,” a new play by Terry Shears. Directed by Maria Petrella-Ackley. On Friday, April 29, Mike Geither (playwright, solo performer and stand-up comic) will interviews the cast and playwright. April 22-May 1. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m., Sunday. 7:30 p.m.  $18, $15, $10.

Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: Explore the Universe. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Call for more information. 8 p.m. Friday, April 29 and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, April 30.

Music & Nightspots

• Birdfish Brewing Co. Analog Night. Zak Wax. 7 p.m.
• Up a Creek. NFNJ. 8 p.m.
• Westside Bowl. Mumble King, Gene Wilson, Sundance Kid. 8 p.m.

Saturday  30

Mommy and Me Mother’s Day Aprons. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 10 a.m.

Saturday Crafternoon Open Art Studio. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. 11 a.m.

Bee Inspired: Native Plants and Pollinators. Brookfield Branch Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. Learn how to attract pollinators and wildlife to your “living landscape”! Amy Reeher, Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District administrator, will explain how to add easier-care native plants to your yard. Registration is required; call the Brookfield Library. 11 a.m.

El Día de los Niños Bilingual Storytime. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Join us for stories, songs and activities in both English and Spanish in honor of El Día de los Niños/Children’s Day, an annual celebration of children, families and reading. 11 a.m.

Book Discussion. Cortland Branch Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. In “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive,” journalist Stephanie Land describes the years she worked in low-paying domestic work under wealthy employers, contrasting the privileges of the upper-middle class to the realities of the overworked laborers supporting them. This nonfiction book is available to borrow from the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library in paper format, large type, and as a downloadable eBook. 1 p.m.

Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: Explore the Universe. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Call for more information. 2 p.m.

People Along The Way. Moyer Room. The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. April 22-May 1. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m., Sunday. 7:30 p.m. $18, $15, $10.

Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: Explore the Universe. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Call for more information. 8 p.m.

Music & Nightspots

• Birdfish Brewing Co. On the Rocks. 2 p.m.
• Cafe 422/Warren. The Piano Men. 6 p.m.
• Flying Pig Saloon. Chris Bigelow. 9 p.m.
• High Pointe Tavern. Taylor. 7:30 p.m.
• Leon’s. Ledsmith, Bonneville Nation. 8 p.m.
• Los Gallos. Velocity. 8 p.m.
• Mastropietro Winery. Uncharted Course. 7 p.m.
• Robins Theatre. Hard Day’s Night. 8 p.m.
• Westside Bowl. Pink Floyd/Dave Matthews Band tribute. 8 p.m.

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