Metro Monthly Calendar – February 22-28, 2023 – Tell us about your event! Via e-mail: ca******@me**********.net. Via U.S. Mail: Metro Monthly, P.O. Box 663, Youngstown, Ohio 44501-0663. We give priority to the greater Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana County and western Pennsylvania. If you have questions, call 330-259-0435.
Wednesday 22
Recreational Hikes. Parking lot, Scholl Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 330-740-7107. millcreekmetroparks.org…. Meet at Scholl Recreation Area. Moderate, 1-3 miles. Call for details 330-740-7114. 9-10 a.m.
STEAM Story Time: Animal Tracks. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features stories, songs, play, and crafts. For preschoolers ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Registration required. 10 a.m.
Music at Noon: Piano Studio Recital. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m.
DIY Snowshoes March. Birch Hill Cabin, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 330-740-7116. millcreekmetroparks.org…. For ages 6-10. Join a MetroParks educator and attempt to make DIY Snowshoes out of different materials and then test them out in the snow. Dress for the weather. Wear hiking boots. Meet at the Birch Hill Cabin near the Lily Pond. Registration required. Register/pay online by Feb. 20 or call. No Walk-ins. No pets. 4-5:30 p.m. $5.
Songwriting Workshop with Lone Witie. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Mark National Album Writing Month with local singer/songwriter Lone Witie. For teens and adults. 6 p.m.
Relaxing Watercolor. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This programs is for teens and adults. Registration is required. 6 p.m.
Thursday 23
Introduction to Cricut Design Space. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For teens and adults. 11 a.m.
Mobile Market. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Patrons and visitors can shop for fresh produce and other groceries. Other dates and locations occur throughout the month. Call for more information. Noon-2 p.m.
Button Flower Bouquets. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This program is for children. Registration is required. 1 p.m.
Play, Learn, and Grow Together. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. In partnership with Easter Seals of Mahoning County, this group helps children develop skills to succeed in the classroom. For children 2.5 to 5 years old. Registration is required. 2:30 p.m.
Grief 101. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This program is for adults. 5:30 p.m.
Family Storytime. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. Features stories and activities for families with children ages 3-10. 6 p.m.
Cutting the Cord on Cable. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This program is for adults. Registration is required. 6 p.m.
Friday 24
Art Show by the Canfield Schools. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Library hours, Friday, Feb. 24-Saturday, March 4.
Stepping Out with Healthy Cooking. Culinary Literacy Center, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn how to make creative salads, dressings and add different toppings to keep healthy meals exciting. Participants will receive recipes, a container to take what they make, and a 6-inch chef’s knife. Presented by Jessica Romeo, community health educator, Mercy Health. For adults. 1 p.m.
Stepping Out with Exercise. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For adults. 2 p.m.
Scary Stories Book Club. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This month’s read is “My Best Friend’s Exorcism” by Grady Hendrix. 2 p.m.
Outside Mullingar. Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. youngstownplayhouse.org…. This romantic comedy tells the story of lifelong neighbors Anthony and Rosemary, a couple of introverted, middle-aged misfits. Play by John Patrick Shanley. Directed by Christopher Fidram. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24-25, March 3-4. 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26 and March 5. 7:30 p.m. $17.\
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. Analog Night with tiltnboogie. 7 p.m.
- Cafe 422/Boardman. Leather and Lace. Acoustic. 6:30 p.m.
- Gatsby’s. Joe Augustine. Piano. 6 p.m.
- New Manhattan. Triple Threat. 8 p.m.
- Robins Theatre. Get the Led Out. Led Zeppelin tribute. 8 p.m.
- Shakers Bar & Grille. Dead Flowers.
Saturday 25
Preschool STEAM Club. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Features hands-on activities focused on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math). For ages 3 to 5. Registration is required. 11 a.m.
Poke Party: Let’s Celebrate Pokémon Day. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Registration required. 11 a.m.
Makerspace Orientation + Q&A. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. New to the makerspace or need a refresher? Join an orientation and get your questions answered. Sessions occur every 15 minutes. 11 a.m.
Sewing Machine Basics. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 1 p.m.
LEGO at the Library. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Drop in and use the Library’s LEGO bricks to complete challenges or just be creative. All structures will remain at the library. For grades K-6. 2 p.m.
Origami for Teens. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For teens. 2 p.m.
Anglophiles Unite! Stonehenge and Druidry. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn why so many tourists and modern-day pagans flock to this site every year. For adults. 2 p.m.
Creative. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. Children in grades K-4 can stop by the library for activities that will let them explore their creative side. 2 p.m.
Prom Fashion Show. Center Court, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-652-6980. The second annual Prom Fashion Show occurs in partnership with YSU’s Fashion Department and the Casal Aveda Institute. See the latest prom fashions and accessories for 2023. 3 p.m.
YSU Penguins Basketball. The Penguins play IUPUI away. The game will be televised on ESPN+ and broadcast on AM 570 WKBN. 7 p.m.
Outside Mullingar. Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. youngstownplayhouse.org…. This romantic comedy tells the story of lifelong neighbors Anthony and Rosemary, a couple of introverted, middle-aged misfits. Play by John Patrick Shanley. Directed by Christopher Fidram. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24-25, March 3-4. 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26 and March 5. 7:30 p.m. $17.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. Winter Record Swap. Noon.
- Birdfish Brewing Co. Ohayo. 2 p.m.
- Flying Pig Saloon. Andy Timko. 9 p.m.
- Legends. Leather and Lace. Acoustic.
- Longboyz Tavern. Mane Atraxion. 9 p.m.
- Robins Theatre. 1964. Beatles tribute. 8 p.m.
Sunday 26
Picturesque Hike. Meet at The Flats parking lot on Valley Drive (near the Suspension Bridge), Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 330-740-7116. millcreekmetroparks.org…. For ages 16 and older. Learn how to take the picturesque photos. This month’s theme is “Frozen Water.” Bring a camera or cell phone. Dress for the weather and wear hiking boots. Moderate/difficult 1 mile hike. Registration required. No pets. Call or register online by Feb. 24. 2-4 p.m.
Outside Mullingar. Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. youngstownplayhouse.org…. This romantic comedy tells the story of lifelong neighbors Anthony and Rosemary, a couple of introverted, middle-aged misfits. Play by John Patrick Shanley. Directed by Christopher Fidram. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24-25, March 3-4. 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26 and March 5. 2:30 p.m. $17.
Monday 27
Lego We Do Robots. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Registration required. For children and tweens. Registration required. 4 p.m.
National Pokémon Day Celebration. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Registration required. For children and tweens. 5 p.m.
Lego My Library. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org…. Fun with Lego blocks. 6 p.m.
National Pokémon Day Celebration. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Registration required. For children and tweens. 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.
Dana Concert Band. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com…. Call for more information. 7:30 p.m.:
Tuesday 28
Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Critter Tales – North American Opossum. Kidston Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. millcreekmetroparks.org…. For ages 3-6, with an adult. Explore the wildlife of Ohio with a MetroParks educator. Learn about the North American Opossum. Program includes species information/fun facts, story time, and a craft activity. Register/pay online by Feb. 26 or call 330-740-7116. No walk-ins. 11 a.m.-noon. $7.
Homeschool Investigators. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Homeschoolers can explore a different mystery topic each month through activities, crafts, games, and science. For grades K-6. Registration is required. 2 p.m.
Totally Tweens. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. Features crafts and activities for youth in grades 5-8. 3 p.m.
Poured Painting. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For teens and adults. Registration required. 3:30 p.m.
Sit Back and Craft. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Registration required. 4 p.m.
Book Tasting @ Westside Bowl. Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 5 p.m.
Live Music: Back to the ’50s & ’60s. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. Guitarist Tyler Guerrieri will perform a selection of jukebox favorites. 6 p.m.
101 Ways to Nurture Yourself. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www. libraryvisit.org…. For adults. 6 p.m.
Graphic Novel-Palooza. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Join the Library for a celebration of graphic novels. Features crafts, activities and games based on graphic novels. For grades K-6. 6:30 p.m.
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