Upcoming Major Events – February/March 2023
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.
FEBRUARY
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. $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., Friday, Feb. 3. $25-$18.
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. General admission is $45 and VIP tickets are $65. Noon-9 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4.
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., Saturday, Feb. 4. $25-$18.
Youngstown Mob Talk. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com…. Johnny Chechitelli and James Naples III, hosts of the popular Facebook group “Youngstown Mob,” will explore Northeast Ohio’s history with the mob. This two-hour event will include true-crime author Rick Porrello (“To Kill the Irishman,” “The Rise and Fall of the Cleveland Mafia”), familiar voices from the “Crooked City” podcast, and a surprise wiseguy. The evening includes a question-and-answer session and a raffle of signed artwork by Jim Traficant. 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9. $75 (VIP ticket), $25, $18.
The Music Of Frank Sinatra. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. Features vocalist Michael Sonata and the Dave Banks Big Band Orchestra. 8 p.m., Saturday Feb. 11.
Drumline Live! Westminster Celebrity Series, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172. 724-946-7354. www.westminster.edu…. From the musical team behind the movies “Drumline” and “Drumline: A New Beat.” 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11. $52, $49, $45, $33.
Rockzilla Tour Featuring Papa Roach and Falling In Reverse. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com…. TicketMaster.com…. In-person sales at the The Southwoods Health Box Office. 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13. $99.50, $89.50, $69.50, $55, $39.50 (applicable fees may apply.)
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., Thursday, Feb. 16.
Brass Metropolis. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. Brass Metropolis performs a tribute to Chicago. 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17.
Queen Nation. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. Queen tribute band. 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb.18.
Get the Led Out. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. Led Zeppelin tribute band. 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24.
1964: The Tribute. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. Beatles tribute show. 8 p.m., Saturday Feb. 25.
MARCH
Cody Johnson Featuring Randy Houser. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com…. TicketMaster.com…. In-person sales occur at the Southwoods Health Box Office. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 4. $128-$48.
Straight On. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. A tribute to the music of Heart. 8 p.m., Saturday, March 4.
Musical Titans: Mahler, Mozart, Strauss. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 10.
WWE Live – Road To Wrestlemania Supershow. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com…. TicketMaster.com…. In-person sales at the The Southwoods Health Box Office. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 11. $118-$23.
Left End. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. The band’s current lineup includes founding members Patsy Palombo, Tom Figinsky, Jim Puhalla and Roy Guerrieri and two additional members, Dave Lemasters and Michael Lawrence. 8 p.m., Saturday, March 11. $45, $35, $25, plus applicable fees.
Trumbull Town Hall Presents Maxwell King. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. Maxwell King is the former president of the Pittsburgh Foundation and the Heinz Endowments. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 15. $35, single lecture, plus applicable fees.
Amy Grant. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 22. $69.50, $49.50, $39.50,$29.50, plus applicable fees.
The Thomas Colloquium Presents Indra Nooyi. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com…. 7 p.m., Thursday, March 23.
Mercy Me. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. 7 p.m., Thursday, March 23.
A Night for Jazz. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra with Dean Buck and Brianna Thomas. The concert will be lead by conductor Dean Buck. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 30.
APRIL
Postmodern Jukebox. Westminster Celebrity Series, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172. 724-946-7354. www.westminster.edu…. Postmodern Jukebox, the time-twisting musical collective known for putting “pop music in a time machine,” is set to make the 1920s roar again! The group will perform some of modern music’s biggest hits in the classic styles of bygone eras. Postmodern Jukebox comes to Westminster as part of the “Life in the Past Lane Tour.” Sponsored by Springfield Restaurant Group. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 1. $56, $52, $45, $39.
Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com…. TicketMaster.com…. In-person sales at the Southwoods Health Box Office. Bargatze comes to Youngstown for one show. 7 p.m., Sunday, April 2. $69.75-$39.75.
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Warren Civic Music Presents Shades of Blue. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. 7 p.m., Thursday, April 13. $40.
The Monkees Celebrated by Micky Dolenz. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 18.
Trumbull Town Hall Presents Jean Kilbourne. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 19. $35, plus applicable fees.
Ambrosia. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. This 1970s super group features three original members. Additional musicians include guitarist Doug Jackson, contributing keyboardist Mary Harris, and the lead vocals of Kipp Lennon (from the band Venice). 8 p.m., Saturday, April 22.
Ace Frehley. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. Ace Frehley, the former original lead guitarist of KISS, returns to the Robins Theatre for one show. 8 p.m., Friday, April 28.
Rent. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. Presented by The Henry H. Stambaugh Auditorium Association, Opera Western Reserve, The Youngstown Playhouse, The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m., April 27-29 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30.
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