Upcoming Major Events | Spring 2024

March 1, 2024

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Upcoming Major Events | Spring 2024 – We give priority to the greater Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana County and western Pennsylvania.

MARCH

Almost Queen. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. packardmusichall.com…. This Queen tribute band returns to Warren for one show. 8 p.m., Friday, March 1. $59.75, $49.75, $39.75 $29.75.

Shadows of the 60s – A Tribute to Motown’s Super Groups. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com…. 8 p.m., Friday, March 1. $49-$39.

Basile. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com…. Comedian Basile comes to the Robins as part of his “BasilLicious” world tour. 8 p.m., Saturday, March 2. $35-$15.

Sam Hunt Outskirts Tour 2024. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com…. The Sam Hunt Outskirts Tour 2024 features special guests Brett Young and Lily Rose. 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 3. $100.75-$40.75.

Dropkick Murphys. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. packardmusichall.com…. The Dropkick Murphys play Warren as part of their St, Patrick’s Day tour. Pennywise and The Scratch open. 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 6. $69.50, $59.50, $49.50.

Gary Allan. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. packardmusichall.com…. Country artist Gary Allan is touring to support “Ruthless,” his a new 13-song collection. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 7. $85, $59.50, $45, $35.

Superstar: The Songs. The Story. The Carpenters. Westminster Celebrity Series, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172. 724-946-7354. www.westminster.edu… Features 22 classic Carpenters hits. Vocalist and West End/Broadway performer Helen Welch will be backed by a live band in a show that’s called “a fresh take on the Carpenter’s classic songs that speaks to all ages.” This original docu-musical was produced with Richard Carpenter’s blessing. Sponsored by Shenango on the Green. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 9. $43-$39.

W.D. Packard Band. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. packardmusichall.com…. The W.D. Packard Band offers free concerts throughout the year. 3 p.m., Sunday, March 10.

Youngstown Symphony Masterworks Concert: Unknown and Gorgeous – River & Iron. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. This Masterworks Concert draws on connections to Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley while honoring guest conductor Erik Ochsner’s Finnish-American roots. 2:30 p.m., Sunday, March 10. $43-$13.

The YSU Thomas Colloquium Lecture Series Presents Ben Sherwood. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. Ben Sherwood served as co-chairman of Disney Media Networks and president of Disney|ABC Television Group from 2014 to 2019. An award-winning journalist and best-selling novelist, Sherwood also served as president of ABC News from 2010 to 2014. 7 p.m., Monday, March 11.

Andy Gross. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com…. Comedian, magician and ventriloquist Andy Gross comes to Warren for one show. 8 p.m., Saturday, March 16. $38-$32.

The YSU Centofanti Symposium Lecture Series Presents Thomas Gabor & Fred Guttenberg. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. In “American Carnage,” criminologist Thomas Gabor, author on several books on gun violence, and Fred Guttenberg, who lost his beloved daughter, Jaime, in the 2018 Parkland school shooting, dismantle gun culture myths and slogans. Gabor and Guttenberg ask readers to take action toward a safer America. 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 20.

Youngstown Events: YSU’s Cliffe College, Dana School of Music — Cavani String Quartet: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 23 at St. John’s Episcopal Church. 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. Email:

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Cavani String Quartet. St. John’s Episcopal Church. 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. The Cleveland-based Cavani String Quartet is named for 19th century violin makers Giovanni and Vincenzo Cavani. The quartet, which formed in 1984, became the Quartet-in-Residence at the Cleveland Institute of Music in 1988. Cavani has received The Naumburg Award, Ohio Governors Award for the Arts, Musical America Magazine’s “Young Artists of the Year,” ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, and is two-time winner of The Guarneri Quartet Award Artistic Excellence, and recipients of more than 10 Chamber Music America Residency Partnership Grants. The concert is co-sponsored by 88.5 WYSU-FM. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 23.

YSU Symphonette Orchestra. Ford Family Recital Hall, Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. The Youngstown State University Symphonette consists of string players in grades 5 through 8. 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 26. $2.

Michael Minor. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. packardmusichall.com…. Michael Minor is an accomplished singer, ventriloquist, and impressionist. His eclectic show includes country favorites from Tennessee Ernie Ford, Johnny Cash and Rascal Flats, ventriloquism, and celebrity impressions. Minor’s appearance is part of the Trumbull Town Hall’s 2023-34 season. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 27. $35, plus applicable fees.

Giselle. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. The Grand Kyiv Ballet will present this classical ballet that tells the story of a peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman disguised as a commoner. The performance will feature prime dancers from the National Opera and Ballet of Ukraine. 7 p.m., Thursday, March 28. $63-$20.

Face Value – A Tribute to Phil Collins. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com…. Face Value recreates the top hits of Phil Collins and Genesis. 8 p.m., Friday, March 29. $25-$15.

APRIL

Greek Sing. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. This annual song-and-dance event features the YSU fraternities and sororities competing and showcasing their talents. 6 p.m., Saturday, April 6.

The New York Tenors. Westminster Celebrity Series, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172. 724-946-7354. www.westminster.edu… This New York-based trio features Andy Cooney, Daniel Rodriguez, and Christopher Macchio. Cooney has performed across the globe, including Carnegie Hall and National Concert Hall in Dublin. Rodriguez, a one-time New York City police officer, lifted the nation’s spirits with song after the tragedy of September 11. Rodriguez made his worldwide debut during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Macchio is a classically trained tenor known for his commanding, powerful voice. Sponsored by Giant Eagle and North Memorial Animal Hospital. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 6. $49-$39.

The Miss Americana’s – A Taylor Swift Tribute. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com…. 8 p.m., Saturday, April 13. $29-$19.

Dustin Lynch. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com…. Dustin Lynch will; bring the “Killed The Cowboy” tour to Covelli for one night. Skeez will be the featured guest. 8 p.m., Saturday, April 13. $55-$35.

The Greatest Piano Men: Billy, Elton, Stevie, Liberace, Ray & More. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. packardmusichall.com…. This group harnesses the power and showmanship of pop music’s most-memorable pianists. The program combines storytelling with the music of Elton John, Liberace, Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Stevie Wonder and Billy Joel. Songs include “Rocket Man,” ”Good Golly Miss Molly,” “Piano Man,” “I’ll Be Seeing You,” “Superstition,” “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” and others. 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 16. $40.

Stambaugh Youth Concert Band Spring 2024 Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. The Stambaugh Youth Concert Band closes its 2023-2024 season with a concert showcasing senior soloists. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 16.

Jordan Davis. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com…. Davis plays Youngstown as part of his “Damn Good Time” tour. 7 p.m., Friday, April 19. $100.50-$40.50.

The Impractical Jokers. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com…. TruTV’s The Impractical Jokers come to Covelli for one night. 7 p.m., Saturday, April 20. $154.75-$49.75.

YSU Wind Ensemble and Concert Band. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. The Dana School of Music will feature the YSU Concert Band and YSU Wind Ensemble. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23. $5, $4.

Andrew Och: First Ladies Man. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. packardmusichall.com…. Andrew Och will share interesting facts about America’s first ladies – from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama. Och is an award-winning television and multi-media producer who produced a C-SPAN series on America’s first ladies. Och comes to Warren as part of Trumbull Town Hall’s 2023-34 season. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 24. $35, plus applicable fees.

Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com…. 8 p.m., Thursday, April 25. $35-$18.

Jazz Guitarist Pasquale Grasso. Room 2222, Bliss Hall, 547 Wick Ave., One University Plaza, Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. Jazz guitarist Pasquale Grasso comes to YSU for a master class and performance. The Italian-born, New York-based musician is known for a pianistic approach to jazz guitar. The winner of the inaugural Wes Montgomery International Jazz Guitar Competition, Grasso has gone on to release several highly acclaimed albums for Sony Master Works. His most recent release is 2022’s “BeBop!,” a tribute to be-bop pioneers Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. Grasso has performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Monterey Jazz Festival and has appeared live on NBC’s “Today Show.” 12:30-3 p.m., Friday, April 26.

Tangled Up in Blues Fest. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. packardmusichall.com…. Tangled Up In Blues Fest features Shemekia Copeland, Ana Popovic, Tommy Castro and The Painkillers. 7 p.m., Friday, April 26. $55, $45, $35, $29.50.

The Vindys Meet Your Youngstown Symphony: 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 26. at DeYor/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, Youngstown. The Vindys will join Maestro Erik Ochsner in a symphonic collaboration. (The Vindys/Youngstown Symphony)

The Vindys Meet Your Youngstown Symphony. DeYor/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. The Vindys will join Maestro Erik Ochsner in a symphonic collaboration. The Youngstown-based band is led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Jackie Popovec. The group’s “family band” includes drummer Owen Davis, bassist Brendan Burke, keyboardist Nathan Anthony and the Youngstown Horns featuring Kyle O’Donnell on trumpet, Brian Mayle on trombone, and Garret Kuchmaner on saxophone. All are classically trained musicians. Ochsner is considered by audiences and critics to be one of the leading film-with-live-orchestra conductors. 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 26. $63-18.

Judas Priest. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com…. Judas Priest returns to Youngstown as part of their “Invincible Shield Tour.” 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 27. $129.50-$49.50.

Dancing Queen – An ABBA Salute. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com…. 8 p.m., Saturday April 27. $35-$18.

MAY

Benise – Fiesta! W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. packardmusichall.com…. Benise brings his Emmy-award stage production to Warren for one show. Billed as “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” “Benise – Fiesta!” will feature a courtyard filled with flamenco dancers, costumes, and fiery Spanish guitars. Warren Civic Music calls the program “a world music and dance spectacular that appeals to people of all ages and cultures.” 7 p.m., Thursday, May 2. $40.

Turn To Stone: A Tribute To ELO. Ford Family Recital Hall, Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. Turn to Stone’ captures the essence of a 1970’s ELO performance with a live string section, light show, and 1970s costuming. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 4. $35-$25.

YSU Youth Orchestra Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. The concert will feature the “Light Cavalry Overture” by Franz von Suppe, “Chorale and Fiddle Tune” by Larry Tuttle, “Concertino” by Cecile Chaminade, and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 2.” The senior soloist and concerto winner is Laura Bowden, a flutist from Laurel High School. 4 p.m., Sunday, May 5. $2.

Ancient Aliens. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com…. 7 p.m., Sunday, May 19.

JUNE

Cirque du Soleil. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com…. Cirque du Soleil returns to the Covelli Centre for four shows. 7 p.m., Friday, June 7; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, June 8, and 1 p.m., Sunday, June 9. $127-$52.

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