Youngstown Events | April 15-23, 2025 | Metro Monthly – Tell us about your event! Via e-mail: ca******@me**********.net. We give priority to the greater Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana and western Pennsylvania.
TUESDAY 15
Resume Writing. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. An introduction to resume writing resources. Registration required. 3-4 p.m.
Trombone Ensemble & Brass Chamber Ensemble. First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. Presented by YSU’s Dana School of Music. 7:30 p.m.
Stambaugh Youth Concert Band: Spring 2025 Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504.Box office: 330-259-9651. Tickets: deyorpac.org…. www.stambaughauditorium.com…. The spring 2025 concert by the Stambaugh Youth Concert Band features 71 of the top high school musicians from northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania. 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 16
Morning with the Masters: How to Plant a Garden. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. OSU Master Gardener Volunteers will discuss the basics of getting your garden ready to plant and will share gardening tips. 11 a.m.-noon.
Music at Noon: Saxophone Studio. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m.
Blippi: Join the Band Tour. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. packardmusichall.com…. Blippi will be joined onstage by Meekah, singing and dancing buddies and live musicians. Sensory notice: The show contains flashing lights, haze (fog), and confetti. 6 p.m. $59.75-24.75.
Percussion Ensemble Concert. Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. Presented by Dana School of Music. 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY 17
Crafting Dried Bean Art Mosaics. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. Adults will make seasonal art using dried beans. Registration required (online or call). 11 a.m.
Grief 101. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Presented by Kim Calhoun, bereavement coordinator from Mercy Health: Hospice of the Valley. Calhoun will discuss coping with feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, anxiety, and emptiness in the grieving process. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Ohio 250: Native Plants. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary and learn about the plants native to Northeast Ohio. A speaker from OSU Extension Office will present. Registration required. 6-7 p.m.
Family LEGO Night. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. Children can practice problem-solving and engineering skills while building with the library’s collection of LEGO bricks. Finished projects will remain at the library. For families with children ages 3 and older. 6-7 p.m.
Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. Presented by Dana School of Music. 7:30 p.m.
Rocky Mountain High Experience. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. robinstheatre.com…. John Denver tribute. 8 p.m. $35.
FRIDAY 18
Intermediate Digitization. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This program will address different approaches to digitizing old photographs, letters or documents. Registration required. 3-4 p.m.
2025 Spring Graduating BFA Exhibition. McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. ysu.edu… The YSU Department of Art presents this exhibit featuring the art work of YSU senior art students. Includes an opening reception. Art will be on display through May 3. 5-7 p.m.
Mushroom Meander 101. Education Classroom A, Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, extension129. www.mil…. Join Gary Davenport, Ohio certified volunteer naturalist, to learn about local mushrooms and other fungi, their roles in nature, and how to get involved in volunteer community science opportunities. Register by April 16 (online or call). No pets. 6-7 p.m.
Opening Reception: Spring 2025 Graduating BFA Exhibition. McDonough Museum of Art. 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. ysu.edu…. 5-7 p.m.
The Grand Kyiv Ballet Presents Swan Lake. DeYor/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. Box office: 330-259-9651. Tickets: deyorpac.org…. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. The Grand Kyiv Ballet comes to Youngstown for one performance. The ballet features an all-Ukrainian troupe under the direction of Artistic Director Oleksandr Stoianov. “Swan Lake” is based on the ancient German legend of Odette, enchanted into a swan by sorcerer Rothbart. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. $70-40.
Jesus vs. Zombies. The Rust Belt Theater Company. 221 Belmont Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-507-2358. Local theater group produces mostly original content with an emphasis on LGBTQ+ artists, performers and voices. Tickets are $15. Rust Belt also accepts support via Cashapp: $RustBeltTheater and Venmo: @RustBeltTheater. April 18-19, 25-26.
An Evening in Nature. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, extension129. www.mil…. Join a park educator around the fire pit (behind the Education Building) to learn about the sights and sounds of an evening in nature. Includes an optional stroll. Register by April 16 (online or call). 8-9:30 p.m.
Friday 18 | Music & Nightspots
Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. 330-333-9385. birdfishbrew.com…. Boozin’ & Groovin’. Analog Night with Leo D’Angelo. 7-9 p.m.
The New Manhattan. 7262 Hubbard-Masury Road, Hubbard 44425. 330-534-7890. Moonlight Karaoke. 9 p.m.
Up a Creek Saloon. 4793 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-5135. Doug Thomas. 7-10 p.m.
Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. East 9th (Youngstown-based alternative/indie rock), The Goners, Speedo Agreed. 7-11 p.m. 10 (advance), $12 (day of show).
SATURDAY 19
Birding the Sanctuary. Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, 2650 W. Calla Road, Canfield 44406. 330-702-3000. www.mil…. Join Jeff Harvey on this 1.25-mile hike. Call 330-740-7107, extension 129 to register by April 17. Boots required. 8-9:30 a.m.
Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) Training. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. QPR training helps people recognize the signs of someone considering suicide. Presented by Amy Zell of Grief and Loss In Motion. 11 a.m.
MetroMutts: Stop & Smell the Daffodils, Daffodil Meadow Hike. Meet at East Newport Boat Launch, East Newport Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7107. www.mil…. An easy 1-mile hike toward Daffodil Meadow. $10 (non-members), free (members). Noon-1 p.m.
Traveling Naturalist: Daffodil Meadow. East Newport Boat Launch, East Newport Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7107. www.mil…. Join a park educator at Daffodil Meadow to learn about the history and biology of daffodils. Weather dependent. Noon-3 p.m.
Walk with a Geologist: Cohasset Loop. Parking lot of Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, extension 129. www.mil…. Join a park educator and explore the geology and natural beauty of the Cohasset Loop. Registration required for this moderate 2-3-mile hike with slight grades and some steps. Hiking boots recommended. Registration required by April 17 (online or call). 2-3:30 p.m.
Jesus vs. Zombies. The Rust Belt Theater Company. 221 Belmont Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-507-2358. Local theater group produces mostly original content with an emphasis on LGBTQ+ artists, performers and voices. Tickets are $15. Rust Belt also accepts support via Cashapp: $RustBeltTheater and Venmo: @RustBeltTheater. April 18-19, 25-26.
Paranormal Investigation of Pioneer Pavilion. Pioneer Pavilion, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, extension 129. www.mil…. Join Park staff and the Collective Paranormal Research Society for a paranormal investigation of Pioneer Pavilion, which was built in 1821. For ages 18 and older only. Register/pay by April 17, (online or call). 8-11 p.m. $40.
Bob Dylan. DeYor/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. Box office: 330-259-9651. Tickets: deyorpac.org…. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. Bob Dylan plays Youngstown as part of his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour. VIP packages available from $731.50-$411.50, including fees. 8 p.m. $159.50-62.50.
Saturday 19 | Music & Nightspots
Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. 330-333-9385. birdfishbrew.com…. The 7th Annual Big LeBREWski Festival. Swap meet. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Cork & Cap Bottle Shop & Tastiing Room. 3225 Elm Road NE, Warren 44483. 330-372-2337. Strums and Drums. Original music and cover songs. 7 p.m.
Flying Pig Saloon. 175 N. Ellsworth Ave., Salem 44460. 330-337-9117. Frayed Knot.
The New Manhattan. 7262 Hubbard-Masury Road, Hubbard 44425. 330-534-7890. Government Cheese. 8 p.m.
Steel Valley Brew Works. 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512-5614. 330-207-9888. SteelValleyBrewWorks.com…. Poobah.
Sundog Ciderhouse & Winery. 139 Town Center Ave., Columbiana 44408-8304. Gianna Montouri and The Conkle Bros. Acoustic music and vocals. 7-10 p.m.
Up a Creek Saloon. 4793 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-5135. 100 Proof Band. 7-10 p.m.
Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. Aristotle Jones and His Amazing Appalachian Soul Band. Appalachian soul. The evening also includes The Heavy Hitters and the experimental mix of blues and rock from Hand+Noise. 7-11 p.m. $12 (advance), 15 (day of show).
SUNDAY 20
MONDAY 21
Junior Portfolio Review. Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, first floor, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. Presented by YSU’s Department of Art. Exhibit will be on display through April 25. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Park Safari: Bear’s Den. Meet at Bears Den Cabin parking lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, off Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44501. 330-740-7116, extension 129. www.mil…. A moderate, slow-paced hike through Bear’s Den area. Registration required by April 19 (online or call). No pets. 9-11 a.m.
Culinary Curiosities: National Poetry Month Coffeehouse. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. Teens ages 12-18 will celebrate National Poetry Month with a culinary adventure featuring coffee. 6 p.m.
Local Voices, Global Reach: The Digital Transformation of News. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. Former WFMJ-TV news personality Caroline Collins, who is now an evening news anchor and content creator at KRIV-TV Fox 26 in Houston, will discuss the changing media landscape at the annual meeting and dinner of the Youngstown Press Club. Her topic will be “Local Voices, Global Reach: The Digital Transformation of News.” Collins, a native of West Middlesex, Pa., is a major market television news anchor with more than 2 million followers on social media. She will discuss her work as a weekend evening anchor and multimedia journalist at WFMJ between 2017 and 2020, her career path, how local news is adapting to different ways of news consumption and what to expect in the future. The registration deadline is April 11. Advance reservations and payments are required. The cost is $50 for Youngstown Press Club members and $60 for non-members. Register at youngstownpressclub.com…. 5:30 p.m.
Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. packardmusichall.com…. Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone will play Packard Music Hall as part of their 2025 joint tour. The two vocalists performed “Piece of My Heart” at the 2005 Grammy Awards in their tribute to Janis Joplin. 7 p.m. $119.50-49.50.
Jazz Combos Concert. University Theater, Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY 22
Job Scams. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn about different job scams and how to avoid them. Registration required. 3-4 p.m.
Hands-On with Health Technology. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 201. www.wtcpl.org…. Use new technology to monitor and track their health with tools like a smart scale and a blood pressure monitor. Information and assistance will be available. Registration is required. Call or register online. 6 p.m.
Guitar Studio Recital. Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3636. Presented by Dana School of Music. 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 23
Recreational Hike. Meet at Scholl Recreation Area Parking Lot, Mill Creek Metroparks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Call for details regarding this hike on Dogwood Hill Trail. 9-10 a.m.
The Magic of Motown. Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn and Suites. 150 E. State Route 14, Columbiana 44408. 866-482-5050, ext. 425. Purchase online at dasdutchvillage.com…. Performances feature national entertainment acts and include a meal and show. Doors open at noon. Lunch buffets are open at arrival. The show begins around 1 p.m. Features the legendary music of Motown and includes material by the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, the Miracles and the Four Tops. Noon.
Music at Noon: Guitar Ensemble. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m.
Auschwitz – A Place on Earth: The Auschwitz Album. Thomases Art Gallery. Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. Art gallery in the Jewish Community Center displays work by regional artists. Yad Vashem’s “Auschwitz – A Place on Earth: The Auschwitz Album” will be on display from April 23-30.
Homeschool Investigators. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. Homeschoolers ages 5-8 can explore mystery topics through activities, crafts, games, science, and more. Registration is required (online or call). 2 p.m.
Organizing Your Genealogy Research. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. A librarian-led class that provides tips and suggestions for organizing your genealogy research, with the goal of making you a better researcher. Registration is required (online or call). 3-4 p.m.
Collective Paranormal Research Society. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. The Collective Paranormal Research Society will talk about the paranormal, present some of their best findings and give a demonstration on the equipment they use when conducting paranormal investigations. Registration required. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Composition Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3636. YSU’s Dana School of Music presents the Composition Studio Recital. 7:30 p.m.
Metro Monthly is a local news and events magazine based in Youngstown, Ohio. We circulate throughout the Mahoning Valley and offer print and online editions. Be sure to visit our publication’s website for news, features, local history, and the Metro Monthly Calendar. Office: 330-259-0435.
© 2025 Metro Monthly. All rights reserved.
