Youngstown Events | August 24-31, 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.
THURSDAY 24
Hike With a Geologist: Cohasset Loop. Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, extension 129. www.mil…. Join a MetroParks educator in an exploration of the geology of Lake Cohasset. The group will hike the Cohasset Loop trails and decipher the geologic story and past environments that shaped the area. Approximately 2.75 miles, moderate difficulty with slight grades. Wear sturdy shoes (no flip-flops). Registration required. Register online by Aug. 22 or call. No walk-ins. No pets. 9-11:30 a.m.
FRIDAY 25
Stepping Out with Healthy Cooking – Stir Friday. Culinary Literacy Center, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org……. Stir-fry a chicken-and-vegetable dish, receive recipes, a container to take your food home. Presented by Mercy Health Community Health Educator Jessica Romeo. Registration required. 1 p.m.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. 330-333-9385. Boozin’ & Groovin’. 7 p.m.
- Liebe Wein. 530 E. State St., Salem 44460. 330- 831-7081. Strums and Drums. 8-11 p.m.
- Steel Valley Brew Works. 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. 330-207-9888. RDNA. 9 p.m.-midnight.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. Boy Band Night – a Benefit for All About the Pawz Dog Rescue. 8 p.m. Samuel S.C., Continuals, The Damnits, Feral Vices. 8 p.m.
SATURDAY 26
Discovering Mill Creek 10 & 5-Miler. Ford Nature Center parking lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511.330-740-7107, extension 129. www.mil….Wear your most comfortable hiking shoes for a 10-mile hike starting at the Ford Nature Center and traveling around Lake Cohasset, Lanterman’s Gorge, and Lake Newport. (A 5-mile option turning around at Lanterman’s Mill will be available for those interested in a shorter hike). Difficult due to distance and terrain. Registration required. Register/pay online by Aug. 24 or call 330-740-7107, ext. 129. No walk-ins. $3. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Corvette & Classics Car Show. National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. 330-394-1899. Na******@Pa***********.org. Presented by the National Packard Museum and the Mahoning Valley Corvette Cluband sponsored by Diane Sauer Chevrolet. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Volunteer Emergency Communications: Amateur Radio. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Leaders from the Amateur Radio Emergency Service, American Red Cross, and Skywarn (Severe Weather Spotting) will lead the program. Learn how to get involved local voluntary emergency communications networks. Registration opened at noon on June 27. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fair Haven Farms 3rd annual Sunflower Festival. Fair Haven Farms. 206 Lee Road, Grove City, Pa. 16127. 412-848-3501. fairhavenfarms.net…. Features craft vendors, hay rides, food, corn hole, animals, and sunflowers. Organizers say the event will provide lots of photo ops. Sunflowers are $2 per stem. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Aug. 26-27. $10 per person (2 years and older).
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. 330-333-9385. Michael and Emily Estok. 2-5 p.m. The Labra Brothers. 6-9 p.m.
- Firestone Farms. 101 Town Center Ave., Columbiana 44408. E5C4P3. Journey tribute band. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
- The New Manhattan. 7262 Hubbard Masury Road, Hubbard. 330-534-7890. Relapse. 9 p.m.
- River Rock at the Amp. 321 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. ZOSO: Led Zeppelin tribute band. Harvest: Neil Young electric and acoustic tribute band. 5 p.m.
- Steel Valley Brew Works, 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. 330-207-9888. Random Strangers. 9 p.m.-midnight.
- Western Reserve Park. 10580 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield 44406. 330-533-5274. Scyoc Strong Cancer Benefit featuring Wrong Turn Band. 5-9 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. Idiot Box: Incubus tribute. Pink Maggit: Deftones tribute. The Undone. 8 p.m. Girl Cologne, Negative Zen, Riley Burke. 8 p.m.
SUNDAY 27
MONDAY 28
13th annual Panerathon. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. This 10K/2 Mile Walk/Run benefits the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center. All proceeds benefit Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley in support of the life-saving services at Joanie Abdu. Registration starts 8 a.m. 10 a.m.
National Peach Month – Grilled Peaches with Whipped Cheese. Culinary Literacy Center, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org……. Prepare grilled peaches with whipped cheese. Led by Mercy Health Community Health Educator Jessica Romeo. Registration required. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY 29
Seed to Table – Dill. Culinary Literacy Center, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org……. Learn how to grow and harvest dill. The group will also make a jar of refrigerator garlic dill pickles to take home. Participants must bring a clean half-pint jar and a lid to class. Registration required. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29 or noon-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30.
2023 Concerts in the Park. Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. 330-793-0718. www.austintowntwp.com…. Blue Siren. Country, classic rock. 7-8:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 30
August Full Moon Hike. Newport Wetlands parking lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. Join MetroParks educators for a hike under a full moon. Meet at the Newport Wetlands parking lot. Includes a moderately challenging 3-mile hike. Register/pay online by Aug. 28 or call 330-740-7107, ext. 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $3. 9-10:30 p.m.
177th Canfield Fair. 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. Massive county fair offers agricultural and livestock exhibits, rides, music, food, crafts, displays and entertainment. Musical acts include country singer Koe Wetzel (Sept. 3) and R&B group Boyz II Men (Sept. 4). Aug. 30-Sept. 4.
Seed to Table – Dill. Culinary Literacy Center, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org……. Learn how to grow and harvest dill. The group will also make a jar of refrigerator garlic dill pickles to take home. Participants must bring a clean half-pint jar and a lid to class. Registration required. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29 or noon-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30.
THURSDAY 31
177th Canfield Fair. 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. Massive county fair offers agricultural and livestock exhibits, rides, music, food, crafts, displays and entertainment. Musical acts include country singer Koe Wetzel (Sept. 3) and R&B group Boyz II Men (Sept. 4). Aug. 30-Sept. 4.
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