Metro Monthly Calendar – February 1-7, 2023

Metro Monthly Calendar – February 1-7, 2023 – Tell us about your event! Via e-mail:

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Wednesday 1

Black History Month: Traveling While Black. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. A cinematic virtual-reality experience that immerses the viewer in the long history of restriction of movement for Black Americans and the creation of safe spaces in communities. Presented in partnership with the Youngstown Business Incubator. Library hours. All month.

Heart Selfie Booth. Center Court, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-652-6980. Stop by the Eastwood Mall’s Heart Selfie Booth during February and take a selfie. Tag #EastwoodMall for a chance to be featured on the mall’s social media pages. Feb. 1-28. 

Sit & Stitch. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For adults. 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, 15.

Preschool Storytime. Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard 44420. 330-545-2508. Stories, music and movement for preschoolers and an adult caregiver.  For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, Thursday, Feb. 2, and Wednesday, Feb. 8.

T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens. Radius Room, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509.Register/pay online or call 330-740-7116, ext. 230.  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. Walk-ins welcome. Noon-1 p.m., Feb. 1-22. $12/class.

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

Puzzle Swap. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 4 p.m.

Music Trivia Night. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For adults. 5 p.m. 

Valentine’s Day Craft for Kids. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For children. Registration required. 6 p.m. 

Nuts and Books Series: Records Convention. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org…. For teens and adults. Learn how to gather birth, death, divorce, marriage, and military records. Registration required. 6 p.m.

Brush Calligraphy Drills. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For adults. 6 p.m.

Family Storytime. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Features stories, games, crafts and activities. For families with children ages 3 and up. No registration necessary. 6:30 p.m., Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22.

Thursday 2

Yoga in the Gardens. Radius Room, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. Register/pay online or call 330-740-7116, ext. 230. www.mil…. Join Marina Perdos for a blend of energizing yoga styles. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a small blanket. Walk-ins welcome. 9:30-11 a.m., Feb. 2–28. $15/class.

Internet and Computer Safety Basics. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 201. www.wtcpl.org…. Learn about potential threats to your computer and your personal information. Recognize and avoid scams while using the Internet and email. Learn how to use tools built in to Windows to keep your computer safe. Prerequisites: basic familiarity with Windows computers, the Internet and email. Call to register. 10 a.m.-noon.

Interactive Nutrition Education Program. Culinary Literacy Center, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This free nine-week series of workshops covers nutrition education, physical activity and food tastings. Participants will receive one electric skillet per household upon completion of class requirements. Classes provided by EFNEP, CFAES and the OSU Extension office. Registration is required. For adults. 10 a.m., Thursday Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23.

Playful Learning. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. The library will provide a variety of playful learning experiences through toys, games and other activities. Drop-in anytime during posted hours. Ages 6 months to 6 years with a parent or caregiver. 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23.

Tween Tech Night. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Get your hands on circuit boards and alligator clips to learn closed-loop circuitry, explore intuitive block coding and programming to think critically and solve complex problems, and dabble in the world of robotics. Tween Tech Night features tech skills, tips, tricks and tutorials. For youth ages 9-12. 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23. 

Tween Book Club. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Call to register and reserve your copy of this month’s book. For tweens. Registration required. 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23.

Sit & Stitch. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org…. For adults. 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23. 

Happy Crafting: Heart Puzzle Wreath. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For adults. Registration is required. 6 p.m.

YSU Penguins Basketball. Beeghly Center: GPS Address 224 W. Spring St., Youngstown OH 44502. The Penguins play Wright State. The game will be televised on ESPN+ and broadcast on AM 570 WKBN. 7 p.m.  Reserved: $14 before game day, $16 on game day; general admission: $10 before game day, $12 on game day; youth, $7.

Friday 3

Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Drop-In Playtime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Stop by the community room any time during the posted hours for puzzles, puppets, and other special library toys and games. For ages 1-5. 10 a.m.

Stitches Sewing Club. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For adults. 11 a.m.

Origami Conversation Hearts Art. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn how to make origami hearts to create a collage. For teens. Registration required. 3:30 p.m.

Toughest Monster Truck Tour. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com…. TicketMaster.com…. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3 and 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4. 7:30 p.m. $38-17.

Into The Blue: Tribute to the Electric Light Orchestra. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com…. 8 p.m. $25-$18.

Music & Nightspots

• Birdfish. Analog Night. D.J. Psycho Puppy. 8 p.m.
• Columbiana Cultural Collective. Dave Matthews Tribute Band. 8 p.m.
• Cork & Cap. Steve Vuich. 7 p.m.
• Frenchy’s Irish Pub. The Dickey White Band. 9 p.m.
• Gatsby’s. Joe Augustine. 6 p.m.
• High Pointe Tavern. Jay Byrd. 8 p.m.
• Leon’s Sports Bar. Dead Flowers. 6 p.m.
• Los Gallos. 80s Proof. 8 p.m.
• Riser Tavern and Grille. Leather and Lace. 7 p.m.
• Robins Theatre. Into the Blue. ELO tribute. 
• Sam’s Wedge Inn. Paul Charles. 8 p.m.
• Vey’s Pub & Grille. Jen Carey. 7 p.m.
• Westside Bowl. Koffin Kats, The Krank Daddies, The Setiments, Lords of the Highway. 8 p.m.

Saturday 4

Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Valentines Wreath. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. Register/pay online or call 330-740-7116, ext. 230. millcreekmetroparks.org…. Create a special Valentine’s wreath with Judy Stanislaw. Pre-registration required before Feb. 1. Saturday, Feb. 4. 11 a.m. $25, resident; $29, nonresident.

5th Annual Groundhog Craft Beerfest. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com…. Features craft beers from local and regional breweries. The event occurs in two sessions – noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. – with an hour-long VIP tasting for each session. Noon-9 p.m. General admission is $45 and VIP tickets are $65. 

Family Drop-In Saturdays. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Features themed crafts and activities for the whole family. For families with children ages 3 and up. 1 p.m.

Dungeons and Dragons: Learn and Play. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For teens and adults. 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4; 2 p.m., Saturday Feb. 11, 18, 25.

Youth Fiction Writing Workshop. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org….  For tweens and teens. 1 p.m.

Science Exploring Hour – Simple Paper Circuits. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Create a circuit using copper tape, gumdrop LEDs and coin cell batteries. For tweens and teens.  Registration is required. 1 p.m.

Warren Historical Players Presents: A Victorian Valentine’s Day. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. Learn how the Victorians invented our Valentine’s Day in a performance that takes a journey into the past. Performed by Dr. Gregory George and Dr. Ronald Brooks. This event will be held in Grant Rooms A and B on the library’s first floor. 2 p.m.

Celebrate Lunar New Year. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For children. 2 p.m

YSU Penguins Basketball. Beeghly Center: GPS Address 224 W. Spring St., Youngstown, OH 44502. The Penguins play Northern Kentucky at home.  The game will be televised on ESPN+ and broadcast on AM 570 WKBN. 7 p.m.  Reserved: $14 before game day, $16 on game day; general admission: $10 before game day, $12 on game day; youth, $7.

Toughest Monster Truck Tour. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com…. TicketMaster.com…. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3 and 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4. 6 p.m. $38-17.

ZYGRT. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Features a tribute to Led Zeppelin, Yes, Genesis, Rush and Toto. 8 p.m. $25-$18. 

Music & Nightspots

• Act Sharpsville. Chansons d’amour.7:30 p.m.
• Birdfish. SR Will. 2 p.m. Great Springs 3:30 p.m.
• Cafe 422/Boardman. John Reese Trio. 6 p.m.
• Cafe 422/Warren. Leather and Lace. 6:30 p.m.
• Cork & Cap. L&M Station. 7 p.m.
• Frenchy’s Irish Pub & Grill. Relapse. 9 p.m.
• The Manor. The Pretty Birds. 6:30 p.m.
• New Manhattan. Mane Atraxion. 8 p.m.
• Robins Theatre. ZYGRT. 8 p.m.
• Steve’s Back Road Bar & Grille. Neil Hogue. 7 p.m.

Sunday 5

Eastwood Ice Fest. Eastwood Mall Event Center, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-652-6980. The Eastwood Event Centre and Eastwood Mall Complex will present the Eastwood Ice Fest in partnership with Kent State’s hospitality program. Activities include: a children’s story time (with crafts) from 11-11:30 a.m.; D.J. Jeff Dunn will host a dance party with a mascot dance off from11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; a professional ice-carving demonstration will occur outside from 12:15-1:15 p.m.; a Snow Sisters/Spiderman sing-along and meet-and-greet will take place from 1:15-2:15 p.m. in the Eastwood Mall’s Ballroom. In addition, the Dana Chorale will perform a concert from 2:15-2:45 p.m. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Monday 6

AARP Tax Aide. Large Meeting Room, Poland Library, 311 S. Main St., Poland 44514. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax preparation help to anyone, free of charge, with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. All sites are staffed by volunteers who have been trained and certified by the IRS. To request a Tax Aide appointment, call 330-333-8108. You will need to leave a message that includes your full name and phone number, and your call will be returned by a volunteer scheduler within 72 hours. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 30-April 10.

Talk a Walk @ the Library. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For adults. 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27. 

Playful Learning. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. The library will provide a variety of playful learning experiences through toys, games and other activities. Drop-in anytime during posted hours. Ages 6 months to 6 years with a parent or caregiver. 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 6, 13, 27.

Sewing Machine Basics. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 3:30 p.m.

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

February Full Moon Hike. Parking lot, Pioneer Pavilion, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7116. millcreekmetroparks.org…. Join a MetroParks educator for a hike under the full moon. Dress for the weather and be prepared for a moderate, 2-mile hike. Registration required.  No walk-ins. No pets. Register by Feb. 4, online or call. 5:30-7 p.m. $3.

Crazy 8s Club. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Club offers unique math activities for children. For children. Registration required. 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27.

Tuesday 7 

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org…. Improve your strength, balance, and mobility with Mallory Wiand from Direction Home. This is a research-based, balance-training class designed for older adults who are at risk of falling and for people with balance disorders. For adults. 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28.   

Sit & Stitch. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For adults. 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 21. 

Mobile Market. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Patrons and visitors can shop for fresh  produce and other groceries. Noon-2 p.m. 

Teen Book Club. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This month’s theme is true crime. For teens. 3:15 p.m.

Paper Circuits – Valentine’s Day Cards. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Registration required. For tweens and teens. 4 p.m.

Craft Corner. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For teens and adults. Registration required. 4 p.m.

Business/Workplace English for Non-Native Speakers. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For adults. Registration required. 6 p.m.

Science Exploring Hour – Simple Paper Circuits. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Create a circuit using copper tape, gumdrop LEDs and coin cell batteries. For tweens and teens.  Registration required. 6 p.m. 

Open Mic Night. Hopewell Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This program invites all poets, singers, comedians and performers. 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7. 

One-on-One Tech Help Appointments. McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704.

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. Looking for help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Not sure how to set up an email address? Need a crash course in Libby or Hoopla? Sign up for a 45-minute Technology Help Appointment, Tuesdays at 1, 2, 3, or 4 p.m. To make an appointment, call 330-652-1704 ext. 3. For adults. 1-4:45 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 14, 21. March 7, 14, 21, 28.

Book Buddies. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Book Buddies provides after school one-on-one reading practice and reading-related games. Children in grades 1-4 may sign up for a 30-minute session to practice their reading in a fun, stress-free environment with a trained volunteer. Registration is required each week. 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28. 

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