Metro Monthly Calendar – February 15-21, 2023 – Tell us about your event! Via e-mail:
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Wednesday 15
Music at Noon: Piano Duet. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-3636. Ralitsa Georgieva-Smith and Caroline Oltmanns will perform. 12:15 p.m.
Ancestry Library Edition Class. Local History & Genealogy, Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 202. Participants will learn how to use the Library’s subscription database to find census, marriage, death, birth, military and immigration records and how to refine their searches. Those taking the class should be familiar with navigating a computer using a mouse. Registration is required. Call to sign up. 3 p.m.
Paper Masks for Carnival. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. For teens and adults. www.libraryvisit.org…. 3:30 p.m.
ASL Club. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn American Sign Language and Deaf culture. For families and all ages. Registration required. 6 p.m.
Lego My Library. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Fun with Lego blocks. 6 p.m.
Military Records for Genealogy. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For teens and adults. Registration required. 6 p.m.
Adult Coloring. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For adults. 6 p.m.
Thursday 16
Sprout Club – Plants Parts – Tops & Bottoms. Kidston Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. millcreekmetroparks.org…. For ages 3-5 with an adult. Features hands-on activities. Register/pay online by Feb. 14 or call. 1-2 p.m. $7.
Vegan Bazaar. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org…. This monthly market features local makers with vegan, cruelty-free foods, goods and services. For adults. 5 p.m.
Stranger than Fiction Book Club. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. The group will discuss “The Disappearing Spoon” by Sam Kean. 5:30 p.m.
LEGO Club. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. Stop by the library to create unique structures with the Library’s LEGO building bricks. Each structure will remain at the library. For kids ages 5-12. 6 p.m.
Anime & Manga Club. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For teens. 6 p.m.
Uke-N-Play the Ukulele. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For teens and adults. Registration required. 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16, 27.
YSU Penguins Basketball. Beeghly Center: GPS Address 224 W. Spring St., Youngstown, OH 44502. The Penguins play Milwaukee 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.
Blockbuster Broadway. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. Features songs from some of Broadway’s biggest shows, including “Wicked,” ”The Phantom of the Opera,” ”Annie,” ”Jersey Boys,” and ”The Lion King,” and others. The pops concert is under the direction of André Raphel. Vocalists include Scott Coulter, Jessica Hendy, Kelli Rabke, and John Boswell. 7:30 p.m.
The Last Five Years. Spotlight Theatre, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. This modern musical chronicles the five-year life of a marriage. Performances will be staged in collaboration with YSU’s Dana School of Music. 7:30 p.m.
Friday 17
Name That Chocolate Challenge. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 2 p.m.
Citizen Science Matters: iNaturalist Workshop. Education Classroom A, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7116. millcreekmetroparks.org…. Join a Metroparks educator and Ohio-certified volunteer naturalist in learning the basics of iNaturalist, a social network for sharing nature observations. Bring a smart phone with the app already downloaded. Location to be determined. Dress for the weather and wear hiking boots. Register by Feb. 14, online or call. No walk-ins. No pets. 7-8:30 p.m.
The Last Five Years. Spotlight Theatre, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. This modern musical chronicles the five-year life of a marriage. Performances will be staged in collaboration with YSU’s Dana School of Music. 7:30 p.m.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish. Analog Night with Leo D’Angelo. 7 p.m.
- Gatsby’s. Joe Augustine. 6 p.m.
- High Pointe Tavern. Dead Flowers. 7:30 p.m.
- Los Gallos. Grupo Fuego. 9 p.m.
- Robins. Brass Metropolis. Chicago tribute. 8 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. Myspace Nite Dance Party. 9 p.m.
Saturday 18
Birding at the Gardens. Outdoor Concourse, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. millcreekmetroparks.org…. Join a MetroParks educator and Ohio-certified volunteer naturalist for a stop-and-look birding walk around Fellows Riverside Gardens. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars, if you have them. Register by Feb. 15 online or call 330-740-7116. No walk-ins. No pets. 8-9 a.m.
Heart Drive with the American Heart Association and St. Joe’s at the Mall. Center Court, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-652-6980. The American Heart Association, in partnership with Mercy Health and St. Joe’s at the Mall, will offer free blood pressure screenings and CPR demonstrations in the Center Court. Donation hearts will be available for $1, $5 and $10. 11 a.m-3 p.m.
Family Movie. Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard 44420. 330-545-2508. Enjoy fresh popcorn and a film for the whole family. All ages. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Backyard Explorers. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org…. Children in grades K to 3 can join staff in the Library’s new Learning Garden to explore backyard nature through science, crafts, stories and more. Children should dress for the weather and plan to get dirty. Registration is required. 11 a.m.
Black History Month: Discovering Our Roots through Genealogy. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stacey Adger will present this genealogy program. Refreshments include traditional African-American food. 1 p.m.
Mixed Media Tree Painting. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For teens and tweens. Registration required. 1 p.m.
Black History Month: Black Superheroes Comic Con. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Play games based on famous characters, create pieces of your own superhero disguise and so much more. Cosplay and costumes are welcome. 1:30 p.m.
YSU Penguins Basketball. Beeghly Center: GPS Address 224 W. Spring St., Youngstown, OH 44502. The Penguins play Green Bay at home. The game will be televised on ESPN+ and broadcast on AM 570 WKBN. 2 p.m. Reserved: $14 before game day, $16 on game day; general admission: $10 before game day, $12 on game day; youth, $7.
The Last Five Years. Spotlight Theatre, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. This modern musical chronicles the five-year life of a marriage. Performances will be staged in collaboration with YSU’s Dana School of Music. 7:30 p.m.
Music & Nightspots
- Beeghly Center. Jam the Gym. 11 a.m.
- Birdfish Brewing Co. Mardi Gras Party with Larry Elefante. 2 p.m.
- Deer Creek Winery. Samantha Sears. 6:30 p.m.
- New Manhattan. Scott Gearheart Band. 8 p.m.
- The Rig. Neil Hogue. 9 p.m.
- Robins Theatre. Queen Nation. Tribute band. 8 p.m.
- Sam’s Wedge Inn. Paul Charles. Blues, classic country. 2:30-6:30 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. Greg Koch. 8 p.m.
Sunday 19
MerlinID App – Bird Hike. Parking lot, Newport Wetlands, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7107. millcreekmetroparks.org…. For ages 16 and older. Hike through the trails to listen for birds after a brief introduction to the Merlin ID app. Dress for the weather and wear hiking boots. Registration required. Easy half-mile hike. Register/pay online by Feb. 17 or call 330-740-7116. No walk-ins. No pets. 10-11 a.m. $3.
The Last Five Years. Spotlight Theatre, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. This modern musical chronicles the five-year life of a marriage. Performances will be staged in collaboration with YSU’s Dana School of Music. 2 p.m.
Springfield Committee Meeting and Presentation: Arlington Cemetery and The Old Guard. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Presented by Frank DeRhodes. 2 p.m.
Monday 20
Black History Month: Freedom Quilts. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 11 a.m.
Mystery Mondays Book Club. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. The group will discuss “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman. 11 a.m.
Mah-Jongg Monthly. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For adults. Registration required. 1 p.m.
Junior Achievement Youth Market Day Workshop II. Boscov’s Auditorium, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-652-6980. Junior Achievement of Eastern Ohio will host their workshop on basic entrepreneurial skills. The workshop helps guide youth through the process of starting a business. Qualifying participants will be able to sell their product or service at the Eastwood Mall’s Youth Market Day on Saturday, April 29. 2-4 p.m.
Lego My Library. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Fun with Lego blocks. 4:30 p.m.
Make Chocolate Cream Pies. Culinary Literacy Center, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This is a two-day program. Participants must register for both sessions. For adults and teens 16 and older. Session One: 5:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 20. Session Two: 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Apprentice’s Inn. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For teens. 5:30 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble. Chestnut Room, first floor, Kilcawley Center, YSU, One University Plaza at Elm Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3636. 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday 21
Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Crochet 102. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For adults. Registration required. 4:30 p.m.
Mardi Gras Family Night. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 5 p.m.
Tween Eco-Warriors. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Features crafts and activities focused on conservation. For grades 4-6. Monthly. Registration is required. 6:30 p.m.
YSU Penguins Basketball. The YSU Penguins play Robert Morris in an away game. The game will be televised on ESPN+ and broadcast on AM 570 WKBN. 7 p.m.
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