Upcoming Major Events – October/November 2022
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.
October
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., Saturday, Oct. 1. $75, $49.50, $35. $50. Meet & Greet (in addition to regular ticket price), plus fees.
Straight On – A Tribute To The Music Of Heart. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. 8 p.m., Saturday Oct. 1.
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., Sunday, Oct. 2.
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., Friday, Oct. 7. $52.75,$42.75, $37.75, $32.75.
Travis Tritt and Chris Janson. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com…. Tritt and Janson perform in The Can’t Miss Tour with special guest War Hippies. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8. $99.50-$35.
Mandy Gonzalez. Westminster Celebrity Series, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172. 724-946-7354. www.westminster.edu…. Gonzalez brings her “More Than Fearless” tour to Westminster. She currently stars as Angelica Schuyler in “Hamilton.” 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8. $52, $47, $43, $39.
Ghostbusters in Concert. Edward W. Powers Auditorium at DeYor, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will perform Elmer Bernstein’s Grammy-nominated “Ghostbusters” score in two performances. Guest conductor Erik Ochsner will take the podium as “Ghostbusters” is screened live. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9.
W.D. Packard Concert Band. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9.
Bert Kreischer: The Berty Boy Relapse Tour. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com…. 7 p.m.,Thursday, Oct. 6. $99.75-$39.75.
Blues Traveler 35th Anniversary Tour. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. Blues Traveler has played over 2,000 live shows for more than 30 million people. “Run-Around” was the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history. Their movie credits include “Blues Brothers 2000,” “Kingpin,” and “Wildflowers.” 7:30 p.m., Sunday Oct. 9.
The Thomas Colloquium Presents John Hope Bryant. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com…. Bryant is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, Inc., the largest non-profit, best-in-class provider of financial literacy, and economic empowerment services in the United States. 7 p.m., Thursday Oct. 13.
W.D. Packard Band Sweetest Day Dance. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13.
Walker Hayes: Glad You’re Here Tour With Special Guest Parmalee. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com…. 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15. $58-$38.
Warren Civic Music presents Donny Ray Evins Cole & Soul. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. Donny Ray Evins bass-baritone has been compared to Nat King Cole. 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20. $115,$40 (plus applicable fees).
The Tamburitzans. Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16.
Mania – The ABBA Tribute. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. 8 p.m., Friday Oct. 21.
The Kenny Rogers Band Presents Through The Years. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. Featuring Don Gatlin, 8 p.m., Saturday Oct. 22.
Luminous and Dancing Spirits: Warren Philharmonic Orchestra. First Presbyterian Church, 256 Mahoning Ave., NW, Warren. 330-399-3606. warrenphilharmonic.org…. Features music by a (Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel), rarely heard, and her famous brother (Felix Mendelssohn), along with striking dances from different cultures. Included are an “Overture” by Mendelssohn Hensel, “Greek Dances” by Nikos Skalkottas, “Starodávný Slavonic Dance” by Antonín Dvořák, “Hoedown” by Aaron Copland, the “Ritual Fire Dance” by Manual De Falla and the “Italian Symphony” by Mendelssohn. The orchestra is under music director and conductor Susan Davenny Wyner. The concert is dedicated to the memory of Patricia Lynn Latham, a long-time supporter of the the community’s arts and culture. 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23. $30 (adults) and $15 (students). Children under 12 free with an adult.
Hocus Pocus. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. 7 p.m., Friday Oct. 28.
One Dark Night – Featuring Neil Zaza. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. Features Neil Zaza’s rock symphony of the macabre. Based on the orchestra rock album “One Dark Night.” 8 p.m., Saturday Oct. 29.
November
Peppa Pig. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 1. $49.50,$39.50, $29.50.
The Sixties Show. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4.
The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John. Westminster Celebrity Series, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172. 724-946-7354. www.westminster.edu… Starring Michael Cavanaugh. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5. $52, $47, $43, $39.
Steve Vai: Inviolate Tour. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. Rescheduled from March 8, 2022. All original tickets will be honored. 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8. $88,$72,$62,$52.
America’s Sweethearts. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com….This group performs the Great American Songbook. Warren Civic Music presents. 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10. $115, $40.
Opera Western Reserve’s La Bohème. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com…. Giacomo Puccini’s “La Bohème” tells the story of a poor seamstress and her artist friends in 1830s Paris. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11. Call for ticket information.
Kathleen Madigan. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11. $62.75,$43,$38,$30.
The Dave Matthews Band Experience. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. Featuring The Dave Matthews tribute band. 8 p.m., Friday Nov. 11.
The Robert Cray Band. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. Since 1974, The Robert Cray Band has been touring and recording their unique groove, born from a love of soul, R&B, gospel, blues and rock ’n’ roll. The five-time Grammy winner has been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame and earned the Americana Music Awards Lifetime Achievement for Performance. 8 p.m., Saturday Nov. 12.
W.D. Packard Concert Band. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. 3 p.m.,Sunday, Nov. 13.
Swan Lake. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents “Swan Lake.” 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13.
Louis Masur. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. Maser is a distinguished professor of American studies and history at Rutgers. Trumbull Town Hall presents. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16. $100, $35.
Black Violin: Give Thanks Tour. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. Black Violin is a classically trained string duo that produces eccentric string melodies and hard-hitting beats. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17.
52Nd St. and Captain Fantastic. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. Tribute To Billy Joel and Elton John. Rescheduled event. 8 p.m., Friday Nov. 18.
YSO Masterworks: A Journey Serene. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com…. Guest conductor Dean Buck will lead the Symphony in a program featuring Libby Larsen’s “Deep Summer Music,” Mahler’s “Lieder eines Fahrenden Gesellen” and Brahms’ “Symphony No. 2.” 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Ghosts of Christmas Eve – The Best of TSO and More. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com…. Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform two concerts at the Covelli Centre: 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20. $103.50-$53.50.
Motown Christmas. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. “A Motown Christmas” features past and present members of The Temptations, The Miracles and The Capitols. 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20. Call for ticket information.
Laura Wright. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. Warren Civic Music presents Laura Wright. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30. $115, $40.
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