Youngstown Events | August 15-23, 2023 | Metro Monthly – Tell us about your event! We give priority to the greater Youngstown-Warren, Ohio area, Columbiana, and western Pennsylvania. Office: 330-259-0435.
TUESDAY 15
2023 Concerts in the Park. Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. 330-793-0718. www.austintowntwp.com…. The Wrangler Band. Country, classic rock. 7-8:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 16
Mindful Meandering: “Forest Bathing” Hike. McGuffey Wildlife Preserve, 4448 McGuffey Road, Lowellville 44436. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. Join a MetroParks educator on a peaceful meander. Learn new ways to tap into your senses and reconnect with nature using Japanese forest bathing principles. This does not include actual bathing, just appreciating nature from a different perspective. Hike will be no longer than 1-mile. Dress for the weather. There are no restroom facilities at this location. Register online by Aug. 14 or call. No walk-ins. No pets. 6-7 p.m.
THURSDAY 17
Brier Hill Italian Fest. Calvin and Victoria streets, Youngstown 44510. 330-501-6060. The annual Brier Hill Italian Fest occurs in Brier Hill on Youngstown’s North Side. Features food, music, vendors, bocce and Italian heritage and culture. 4 p.m.-midnight, Thursday, Aug. 17 and Friday, Aug. 18; 2 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Aug. 19; and 1 p.m.-midnight,Sunday, Aug. 20. Aug. 17-20.
Glendi – St. John’s Summer Greek Festival. St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church, 4955 Glenwood Ave., Boardman 44512. 330-788-5257. Annual festival celebrates Greek food, music, heritage and culture. Food includes lamb, gyros, grape leaves, homemade pastries and other Greek specialties. Includes Greek music. Aug. 17-20.
2023 Music in the Park Concert Series. Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre, Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman 44512. 330-726-8107. www.boardmanpark.com…. Dueling Pianos. 7-8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY 18
Wetland Wandering. East Newport Boat Launch, East Newport Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil….Experience a MetroParks educator-guided paddle on Lake Newport. Kayaking this way allows you to explore the wetlands and take in the views of wildlife from the water. For adults 18 and older. BYOK (Bring Your Own Kayak). Participants muse arrive early to fill out waivers and unload equipment. Participants must wear a personal-flotation device and should wear clothes that can get wet. Registration required. Register/pay online by Aug. 16 or call. No walk-ins. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5 per person.
Music & Nightspots
- Cork & Cap. 3225 Elm Road NE, Warren 44483. 330-372-2337. Andrew Slater Duo. Features storytelling about relationships, anxiety, and hope. 7 p.m.
- Flying Pig Saloon. 175 N. Ellsworth Ave., Salem 44460. 330-337-9117. Wrong Turn. 9 p.m.-midnight.
- Steel Valley Brew Works. 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. 330-207-9888. ’80s Proof. 9 p.m.-midnight.
SATURDAY 19
Internet Basics Class. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn about search engines, the internet, and navigating websites. Registration opened at noon on July 8. 10 a.m.-noon.
2023 Highland Square PorchRokr Festival. Highland Square Akron 44303. porchrokr.org…. PorchRokr transforms historic Highland Square porches into one-day art studios and concert venues. The event features nearly 150 local musicians, bands and artists. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. 330-333-9385. Classical violist and singer-songwriter Caitlin Hedge performs with jazz guitarist Dave Lynn. Music inspired by Celtic, Appalachian folk, and Mozart. 2-5 p.m.
- Deer Creek Winery. 3333 Soap Fat Road, Shippenville, Pa. 16254. 814-354-7392. Uncharted Course. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
- Firestone Farms. 101 Town Center Ave., Columbiana 44408. Cheeseburgers in Paradise: Jimmy Buffett tribute. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
- The New Manhattan. 7262 Hubbard Masury Road, Hubbard. 330-534-7890. Mane Atraxion. 1980s hard rock tribute. 8-11 p.m.
- River Rock at the Amp. 321 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. No Fences: Garth Brooks tribute. Chris Higbee. 5 p.m.
- Robins Theatre. 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. Dickey Betts presents Great Southern. 8 p.m.
- Steel Valley Brew Works. 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. 330-207-9888. Risk Factor. 9 p.m.-midnight.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. Starletta, Ravine, Austin and the Powers, and Among Loyals. 9 p.m.-midnight.
SUNDAY 20
Yoga Basics Course. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil….Features gentle, but thorough, classes guided by instructor Karres Cvetkovich. This is an eight-week course. Weather permitting, the class meets outdoors in the gazebo. Register online or call 330-740-7116, ext. 230. $96. 8-9:15 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 20-Oct. 8.
Car Show and Rib Cook Off. Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. NE, Warren 44483. 330-372-4998. se*******@ch****************.org. The car show and rib cook off is an inaugural event. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
15th annual Hot Air Balloon Fest. Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center 44401. 330-547-2151 and 330-770-9372. mastropietrowinery.com….The festival features food trucks, craft vendors, face painting, and live music. Balloon launch is set for between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. and determined by the Federal Aviation Administration. Noon-9 p.m. $10 per person. Children under 10 free.
W.D. Packard Band Concert. W.D. Packard Music Hall Concert Shell and Lawn, 1703 Mahoning Ave N.W., Warren 44483. 330-393-3628. WDPackardBand.com…. The W.D. Packard Band presents free concerts to the community throughout the year. Summer concerts are performed outdoors on the South Lawn Packard Music Hall. Doors open one hour before the show. 7 p.m.
MONDAY 21
Archery Camp. Archery Range, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7114. For teens. Register online, in-person, or by phone. $50/resident, $60/nonresident. 6-7:30 p.m., Aug. 21-23.
Canfield Summer Concert Series on the Green. Canfield Village Green, Canfield 44406. 330-533-1101. Uptown. 7-8:30 p.m.
TUESDAY 22
Tech Tuesday: Basic Computer. Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Enhance your knowledge of technology in this monthly computer lab. Learn very basic computer skills. Occurs every fourth Tuesday. Registration is required. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Homemade Fast Food – Fish Tacos. Culinary Literacy Center, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org……. Learn how to make quick and delicious meals at home. Registration required. Noon-1:30 p.m.
Yoga Basics Course. Kidston Pavilion, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Release physical and mental tensions while gradually improving strength and flexibility. Classes are taught by instructor Karres Cvetkovich. Register online or call. This is a six-week course. $72. 6-7:15 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22-Sept. 26.
2023 Concerts in the Park. Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. 330-793-0718. www.austintowntwp.com…. Border Ride. Bluegrass. 7-8:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 23
Recreational Hikes. Scholl Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 330-740-7114. www.mil….Easy, 1-3 mile, volunteer-led hikes focus on exercising in the outdoors. Call WRA 330-740-7114 for details. 9-10 a.m.
Learn Microsoft PowerPoint. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn how to create a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. The class covers the basics of creating a slideshow for professional presentations. Some computer skills required. Registration opened at noon on July 12. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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