Youngstown Events | August 8-14, 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 8
Tomato and Cheddar Pie. Culinary Literacy Center, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org……. Learn how to make a savory pie with a buttermilk biscuit crust, fresh tomatoes and sharp cheddar. Participants will make a mini pie to take home and bake. Bring a box or other container. Registration required. 1-3 p.m.
Warren Farmers’ Market. Perkins Park (near the Kinsman House), 303 Mahoning Court N.W., Warren 44481. 330-307-2899. Email: se*****@tn*******.org. Offers fresh and locally grown produce, specialty items, nutrition education and yoga. Accepts credit and debit cards and the Ohio Direction Card/SNAP (food-assistance benefits EBT card). Tuesdays through Oct 3. 3-6 p.m.
2023 Concerts in the Park. Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. 330-793-0718. www.austintowntwp.com…. Vintage Vinyl. Oldies. 7-8:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 9
Recreational Hikes. Newport Wetlands parking lot, West Newport Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Meet for a moderate, 1-3 mile hike. Volunteer-led hikes focusing on exercising in the outdoors. Call for details. 9-10 a.m.
THURSDAY 10
38th annual Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival. Courthouse Square, 161 High St., Warren 44481. 330-550-7877. This annual festival celebrates Italian heritage and culture with food, music, vendors, cultural and heritage displays, bocce and morra. Aug. 10-13.
Grove City Market in the Park. Memorial 1010 West Main St., Grove City, Pa. 16127. 412-302-2121. Facebook: OTGCFarmMarket. Market contact: Cheri Heeter. Farmers market features local and regional producers. Offers natural and organic fruits and vegetables, meats, herbs, milk, cheese, coffee, baked goods, and homemade items. 3-6 p.m., Thursday. Through Oct. 26.
Co-Ed 3v3 Soccer League. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. Consists of a five-week season where teams play double headers for four weeks with a one week post season. For adults 18 and older and 16 and older with parent/guardian consent. Call for details. 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 10-Sept. 7. $50/resident; $60/nonresident.
Selling on eBay. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn how to sell items on eBay. Prior attendance in the eBay Basics program is recommended. Registration opened at noon on June 29. 6-7:15 p.m.
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…. John Reese Trio. 7-8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY 11
Rockabilly Ruckus. Trumbull County Fairgrounds, 899 Everett Hull Road, Cortland 44410. rockabillyruckus.com…. The Mighty Flea Circus will present this fifties-inspired event, which features classic cars, contests, food, and rockabilly music. Activities include a pinup girl contest, a junior greaser contest, vintage fashion show, panel jam charity auction, and a kids tent with hot wheels track. Children 10 and under admitted free. Noon-8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11; 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 12; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13. Presale: day, $15; weekend, $30. At the gate: day, $20; weekend, $40.
12th annual Science of Brewing. OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology, 15 Central Square, first floor, Youngstown 44503. ohwowkids.org…. 330-744-5914. This adults-only event will include live entertainment; wine, beer, and spirit tastes; hands-on interactive exhibits; and a silent auction. Participating vendors and musical entertainment will be confirmed at a later date. Early, advance tickets are $60. 6-9 p.m. $75.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. 330-333-9385. Boozin’ & Groovin’. 7-9 p.m.
- BB Rooners. 256 E. State St., Salem 44460. 330-337-0001. 1264 Band. 9 p.m.
- Cork & Cap. 3225 Elm Road NE, Warren 44483. 330-372-2337. Mike G. 7 p.m.
- Downtown Salem: 6th Freed Fest 2023. Performances occur on two stages and in downtown businesses and bars. Features regional and national musicians and artists. freedfest.com….
- Double Bogeys. 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. 330-302-2399. The Breakups. Rock, roots, country blues. 8-11 p.m.
- Flying Pig Saloon. 175 N. Ellsworth Ave., Salem 44460. 330-337-9117. Andy Timko, Country. 9 p.m.
- The Horse Shoe Bar. 206 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 330-395-7463. Matt Skeen. Acoustic. 8-11 p.m.
- Liebe Wein. 530 E. State St., Salem 44460. 330-831-7081. The Richie Wilkins Trio. 7 p.m.
- Penguin City. 460 E. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-755-0709. Youngstown Original Music Night: Riley Burke Band, 8-8:45 p.m.; Madame Marlowe, 9-9:45 p.m.; The Smokey Honey Bluesband, 10-10:45 p.m.; Velvet Gentlemen, 11-11:45 p.m. $5.
- Steel Valley Brew Works. 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. 330-207-9888. The Band Hannah. 9 p.m.-midnight.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. Brotality, Inherently Lost, The Pugilist, Meteor Police. 8 p.m. Saint James and The Apostles, Napsack, Fear of Work. 8 p.m.
SATURDAY 12
Open House: The Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association. Jim Marter Yard, 1340 Poland Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-792-2435. Email: tm******@zo**********.net. Visitors will be able to tour the museum grounds and walk through several railroad cars. Tools and other railroad related memorabilia will be on display. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $2 per person, 5 and under free.
Shaker Woods Festival. 44337 County Line Road, Columbiana 44408. 330-482-0214. shakerwoods.com…. More than 200 juried crafters. Food, entertainment. Aug. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27.
Music & Nightspots
- Avalon Grand Resort. 9519 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-539-5008. Qwister. 7-10 p.m.
- Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. 330-333-9385. Rolling Boxcar International. 2-5 p.m.
- Crickets Bar and Grill. 1733 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown 44502. 330-788-0028. The M-80s. New Wave retro. 8-11 p.m.
- Firestone Farms. 101 Town Center Ave., Columbiana 44408. The Wrangler Band. -9 p.m.
- Robins Theatre. 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. Lorrie Morgan. Country. 8 p.m.
- Steel Valley Brew Works. 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. 330-207-9888. Scott Gearheart. 9 p.m.-midnight.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. Public Squares, Fuzzy Vandelay, Rabbit Dog, Neon Tiger. 8 p.m. The Clergy Presents The 330 Leo Show. 8 p.m.
SUNDAY 13
MetroCyclers: Bike Lake Newport to Suspension Bridge and E. Lake Newport Hike and Bike Trail. Newport Wetlands Parking Lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Meets at the Lake Newport Wetlands Parking Lot for a bike ride along West Lake Newport to the Silver Bridge and back on the East Newport Hike and Bike Trail. 10-12 miles, moderately difficult with hills. Members/free; nonmembers/$10. 1 p.m.
MONDAY 14
Microsoft Word Class 1. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn the basic skills of Microsoft Word. Some basic computer skills are required. Class will soon be followed by Microsoft Word Class 2. Registration opened at noon on July 3. 10-11 a.m.
Basketball Camp. Gymnasium, JCC of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 330-746-3251. www.jccyoungstown.org…. This five-day program will help elevate your basketball skill set. This clinic is designed for intermediate to advanced players. Register by Monday, Aug. 7. The Basketball Camp offers three age brackets: (ages 7-9) 9:45-11 a.m.; (ages 10-12) 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; and (ages 13-15) 12:45-2 p.m. $37/member, $50/nonmember. Aug. 14-18.
Canfield Summer Concert Series on the Green. Canfield Village Green, Canfield 44406. 330-533-1101. John Reese Trio. 7-8:30 p.m.
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