Upcoming Major Events – March/April 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.
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, bo*******@ro***********.com. 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.
Tommy. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246, bo*******@ro***********.com. The film features an ensemble cast, including members of The Who, Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Elton John, and Jack Nicholson. 7 p.m., Saturday, March 11.
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.
Jack and the Beanstalk. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. The Emerging Artists of Opera Western Reserve will present the children’s opera. The show features stage direction by Robert Pierce. 2 p.m., Sunday, March 12. $7, $5.
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 led by conductor Dean Buck. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 30.
APRIL
Love, Whitney. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246, bo*******@ro***********.com. This performance features a tribute the the music of Whitney Houston. 8 p.m., Saturday, April 1. $42.50, $32.50, $22.50.
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.
Southside Johnny and the Ashbury Jukes. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246, bo*******@ro***********.com. Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes are well known for “I Don’t Wanna Go Home,” “Havin’ a Party,” “The Fever,” “Talk to Me,” “Trapped Again,” and “This Time It’s For Real.” 8 p.m., Friday, April 7.
Warren Civic Music Presents Shades of Bublé. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. This three-man ensemble pays tribute to the standards and hits of Michael Bublé. 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, bo*******@ro***********.com. 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 18. $70, $60, $50, $40.
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.
The Outlaws. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246, bo*******@ro***********.com. The hits include “There Goes Another Love Song,” “Green Grass & High Tides,” “Knoxville Girl,” and “Freeborn Man.” Along with founding member Henry Paul, the band features keyboardist/vocalist Dave Robbins, longtime bassist/vocalist Randy Threet, lead guitarist Jimmy Dormire, drummer Michael Grando, and vocalist/co-guitarist Jeff Aulich. 8 p.m., Thursday, April 20. $45, $40, $35, $30.
Ambrosia. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246, bo*******@ro***********.com. This 1970s supergroup 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. $49, $39, $29.
Ace Frehley. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246, bo*******@ro***********.com. 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, and The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m., April 27-29, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30.
MAY
Evil Woman: The Electric Light Orchestra Experience. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. This multi-media tribute concert features the music of ELO. 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 2. $40.
Dino Ranch Live. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246, bo*******@ro***********.com. Dino Ranch, a program on Disney Junior, follows the adventures of the Cassidy family as they tackle life in a fantastical, “pre-westoric” setting where dinosaurs still roam. The live show comes to the Robins for one night. 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 24. $59, $49, $39, $29.
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