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Metro Monthly Calendar – October 1-7, 2022

October 1, 2022

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Metro Monthly Calendar – October 1-7, 2022 – Tell us about your event! Via e-mail:

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. Via U.S. Mail: Metro Monthly, P.O. Box 663, Youngstown, Ohio 44501-0663. 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: www.metromonthly.net…. If you have questions, call 330-259-0435.

Saturday 1

Halloween Wreath. Kidston Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, ext. 230. www.mil…. Create a Halloween wreath with Judy Stanislaw. 10 a.m.-noon.

Playtime at Your Library. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Prepare for kindergarten through play. Ages 2-6 with a caregiver. 11 a.m.

Pop-Up Library @ Mahoning Avenue Fall Festival. Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. Step on the Public Library’s mobile van to register for a library card, browse and check out materials and ask questions. 11 a.m. 5 p.m.

Book a Tech Coach. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. To register, call 330-399-8807, ext. 139. Classes at Warren will be held in the classroom on the second floor. Need some help learning how to do something on a computer, tablet or smart-phone? You can book a 30-minute session with a library staff member who will answer your questions and walk you through what you’d like to do. Examples include learning how to send an email, share a photo, or borrow eBooks from the library. Appointments are available 5-8 p.m. on Mondays and 1-5 p.m. on Saturdays.

Make a Resume with Google Docs. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. To register, call 330-399-8807, ext. 139. Classes at Warren will be held in the classroom on the second floor. Learn how to use the free online Google Docs tool to create a resume or other documents. Prerequisites: Familiarity with a mouse and keyboard; a Google account. Registration is required. 2-4 p.m.

Earth, Moon and Sun. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. This fast-paced and fun show explores lunar phases, eclipses and other puzzles. For children and families. 2 p.m.

MasterChef Junior Live! W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. Interactive stage production brings the culinary TV show live. 7 p.m. $75, $49.50, $35. $50. Meet & Greet (in addition to regular ticket price), plus fees.

Into the Woods. Hopewell Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-746-5455. hopewelltheatre.org…. By Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. The Millennial Theatre Company and the Hopewell will present Sondheim’s classic fairytale musical. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Oct. 1-2, 7-8. 7:30 p.m. $17 for adults and $14 for students/seniors.

Kinky Boots. Top Hat Productions. 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown 44514. 330-881-0980. www.tophatproductions.org…. This musical tells the story of Charlie Price, who reluctantly inherited his father’s failing shoe factory. Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Book by Harvey Fierstein. Music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper. Tony Awards for “Best Musical” and “Best Score” in 2013. 7:30 p.m., Oct. 1, 7-8, 14-15.

Sister Act. Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. www.theyoungstownplayhouse.com…. After witnessing a murder, Deloris Van Cartier is placed in witness protection and is sent to a convent disguised as a nun. This award-winning comedy is based on the motion picture “Sister Act.” Emma Wason directs. Friday and Saturday shows are 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are 2:30 p.m. Oct.1-2. 7:30 p.m. $27, $22, and $17, plus a $3 fee per ticket.

Straight On – A Tribute To The Music Of Heart. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market, Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,

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Skywatch. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. The night sky changes with the seasons and so does the Planetarium’s “Skywatch” program. This live star talk covers the night sky, constellation lore and current astronomical events. 8 p.m.

Music & Nightspots

Biker Brewhouse. Michael Smith Jr. 6 p.m.
Cork & Cap. Richie Wilkins Trio. 7 p.m.
Deer Creek Winery. 50 Miles to Empty. 6:30 p.m.
El Cowboy. 303 Band. 9 p.m.
Flying Pig Saloon. David Morgan. 8 p.m.
Green Eagle Winery. Eric Andrews. 5:30 p.m.
High Pointe Tavern. Solo Sixstring. 7:30 p.m.
JR’z Pub. AlteredEgo. 8:30 p.m.
Longboyz Tavern. Glitter Pig. 8 p.m.
New Manhattan. Five Deep. 8 p.m.
Westside Bowl. Mom’s Basement Fest. 4 p.m.
Westside Bowl. The Head Trips, Wake Magnolia. 4 p.m.

Sunday 2

Kickball Tournament. Fields 1 and 2, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Competitors are guaranteed four games with a single elimination tournament to follow. Call for more information and to register/pay. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $10 (resident), $15 (non-resident).

Into the Woods. Hopewell Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-746-5455. hopewelltheatre.org…. By Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. The Millennial Theatre Company and the Hopewell will present Sondheim’s classic fairytale musical. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Oct. 1-2, 7-8. 2 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for students/seniors. Musicals are $17 for adults and $14 for students/seniors.

Sister Act. Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. www.theyoungstownplayhouse.com…. After witnessing a murder, Deloris Van Cartier is placed in witness protection and is sent to a convent disguised as a nun. This award-winning comedy is based on the motion picture “Sister Act.” Emma Wason directs. Friday and Saturday shows are 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are 2:30 p.m. Oct.1-2. 2:30 p.m. $27, $22, and $17, plus a $3 fee per ticket.

The Kingston Trio. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. The iconic folk group performs their best-loved songs as part of the “Keep The Music Playing” national tour. 3 p.m.

Monday 3

Community Art Project: Stick Together Mosaic. All locations, Public Library of Youngstoiwn and Mahoning County. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, stop in any library branch until Oct. 15 and help assemble a Stick Together mosaic poster. For adults. All day.

Seed Library. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St., Brookfield 44403. 330-448-8134. Expand your garden by “borrowing” seeds from the Brookfield’s Seed Library. This ongoing library will allow you to try new plants in your garden. Commercial and seeds saved from previous harvests will be accepted. Ongoing.

Spice Club. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St., Brookfield 44403. 330-448-8134. Stop by the Brookfield Library and pick up a spice kit. Each kit includes a sample of a featured spice, history of the spice, and two recipes to try. Ongoing.

Toddler Tales. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive, Cortland 44410. 330-638-6335. Storytime for toddlers ages 19 to 35 months old with a parent or caregiver. No registration necessary. Mondays: Oct. 3, 17, 24; Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28. 10 a.m.

Babytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-2011. Short stories, fingerplays, and simple songs. For infants ages 6 to 18 months with a parent or caregiver. Mondays: Oct. 3, 17, 24, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28. 10 a.m.

Knife Skills. Culinary Literacy Center, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn the proper way to care for and use knives safely in the kitchen. Participants will receive a knife to take home. 11 a.m.-noon.

Beecher Lecture Series: Britt Ransom. McDonough Lecture Hall 3000, McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. ysu.edu… 5:10 p.m.

Chair Yoga. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive, Cortland 44410. 330-638-6335. Stephanie Perrine, a certified yoga instructor, will lead this relaxing, gentle yoga class. Registration is required. Oct. 3, 17, 24. 6-6:45 p.m.

Pups & Pages. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483.330-399-8807. Children in grades K-6 may sign up for 15-minute sessions to read aloud to a registered therapy dog from PAWS Therapy Team. Registration is required. 6-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday 4

Outdoor Yoga in the Gardens/Weather Permitting. Radius Room, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, ext. 230. www.mil…. Marina Perdos leads a blend of energizing yoga styles. All levels are welcome. Bring a mat and a small blanket. Register/pay online or call 330-740-7116, ext. 230. Outdoor class weather permitting otherwise held in the Davis Center. Walk-ins welcome. 9:30-11 a.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays, Oct. 4-27. $15/class.

Family Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers and their caregivers. 10 a.m.

Preschool Storytime. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive, Cortland 44410. 330-638-6335. Stories, songs and movements reinforce the development of early literacy skills. For children ages 3-5. Tuesdays: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29. 10 a.m.

Craft Corner. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Make a new craft each month. Supplies provided. Register each participating adult/teen. 4-5 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Word. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn the basics of Microsoft Word. Space is limited, registration is required online or by phone. 5:30-6:40 p.m.

Community Education: Election Safety and Security. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn about how elections work with a presentation by the Mahoning County Board of Elections. 6-7 p.m.

Read to SomeBunny. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-2011. Children in grades K-6 can sign up to read aloud to registered and certified Bunnies in Baskets (therapy rabbits) for 15-minute sessions. Rabbits are provided by F5RS (Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies and Feather Friends Rescue and Sanctuary.) Registration is required. 6-7:30 p.m.

Speak Your Peace Poetry Slam. Hopewell Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-746-5455. hopewelltheatre.org…. The Ohio Nonviolence Week Committee will present. Features original poetry by students that affirm Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s principles of nonviolence. 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday 5

Friends of the Library Book Sale. McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704.

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. The Friends will be selling a wide selection of books, audiobooks, movies and music. Proceeds from the sale support library programming. (A preview sale for Friends members occurs 5-7 p.m.,Tuesday, Oct. 4.) The sale is open to the public 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 5-8 and 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens. Radius Room, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, ext. 230. www.mil…. 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. Wednesdays, Oct. 5-26. Noon-1 p.m. $12/class.

Thursday 6

Baby Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m.

Toddler Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org…. For children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregiver. 10-10:30 a.m.

Proposal Writing for Nonprofits. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. David Holmes from Candid will explain proposal writing and Jennifer Roller of the Wean Foundation will answer questions from a foundation’s point of view. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Interactive Nutrition Education Program. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Families with children (birth to 18), families who are pregnant, caregivers or young adults (18 to 26 without children) can join this nine-week series on nutrition education, physical activity and food. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Community Education: Election Safety and Security. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn about how elections work with a presentation by the Mahoning County Board of Elections. 2-3 p.m.

Resilience Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stand Grow Thrive: Mahoning Resiliency Movement and its partners will screen the documentary, “Resilience,” followed by a panel discussion. 2-4 p.m.

Fiero Coding Club. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn how to write code, create websites, design games and apps. 4-5:30 p.m.

Resilience: Screening and Panel Discussion. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stand Grow Thrive: Mahoning Resiliency Movement and its partners will screen the documentary, “Resilience,” followed by a panel discussion.. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Research, Resources, Relationships: An Introduction to Government Contracting. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org…. This program will offer guidance for government contracting opportunities and awards. Presented by Rich Delisio, director of YSU’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center. 6-7:30 p.m.

Bert Kreischer : The Berty Boy Relapse Tour. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front, Youngstown 44503. covellicentre.com…. 7 p.m. $99.75-$39.75.

Friday 7

Family Story Time. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. 10-10:30 a.m.

Fall Planter. Kidston Pavilion, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, ext. 230. www.mil…. Create a fall plant with Judy Stanislaw. Register/pay online or call. 10 a.m.-noon.

Preschool Storytime. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483.330-399-8807. For children ages 3-5. Fridays: Oct. 7,14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 18. 11 a.m.

Wizarding Weekend. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. This program celebrates Harry Potter and the J.K. Rowling universe. Learn about the night sky and how it relates to the wizarding world. Test your knowledge for a chance to earn house points. Seating is first-come, first-seated. 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Girl Named Tom with special guest Anna Vau. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. 8 p.m. $52.75,$42.75, $37.75, $32.75.

Music & Nightspots

Birdfish Brewing Co. Analog Night. 7 p.m.
Deer Creek Winery. Uncharted Course. 6:30 p.m.
Double Bogeys. The Shoe Shine Boys. 7 p.m.
El Cowboy. NFNJ. 8 p.m.
The Federal. Gypsy Lane. 9:30 p.m.
Fernengel’s Tavern. Jon Doe. 9 p.m.
High Pointe Tavern. Dead Flowers. 7:30 p.m.
Los Gallos. Relapse. 8 p.m.
Westside Bowl. Blasphemous, IATT. 8 p.m.
Westside Bowl. Rebreather, Daggrs, Bridesmaid. 8 p.m.

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