Youngstown Events | December 15-21, 2023 | Metro Monthly Calendar | We cover greater Youngstown-Warren, Columbiana, and western Pennsylvania. Email:
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Friday 15
Classic Film Friday. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Watch an award-winning movie. Popcorn to be served and a trivia sheet offered for a chance to win a prize. 2 p.m.
A Holiday Night at Lanterman’s Mill. Lanterman’s Mill, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1001 Canfield Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-702-3000. www.mil…. Features an exclusive, night-time look at Lanterman’s Mill and its unique history and architecture. The building will be decorated for the holidays, and the gift shop will be open. The facility has limited restroom facilities. 5-8 p.m.
Youngstown Phantoms. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-747-PUCK (7825). youngstownphantoms.com……. The Phantoms play NTDP. Promo: “Jolly Ice Jamboree.” The game will be livestreamed on FloSports (TV) and WDRB (radio). 7:05 p.m. $25, $18, $16, $14.
Miracle on Easy Street. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-9651. deyorpac.org…. “Miracle on Easy Street” returns to Powers Auditorium for its annual Christmas shows. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17. $35, $29, $25, $19.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, 44408. 330-333-9385. Boozin’ & Groovin’. 7 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. Flannel Fest: A Tribute to ’90s Music. 8 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. 40 Years Past, Present, Future: The Flying Trees, Nantucket Loose, Nate’s Teenage Mixtape. 7 p.m.
Saturday 16
Ohio Gun, Knife & Military Shows. Trumbull Plaza 2485 Parkman Road N.W., Warren 44485. Under 18 with parent only. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17. $8.
Festive Finds Weekend. Rossi Auditorium Plus Radius Room, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. This event will feature over 25 vendors. In addition, the D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center will have 60 holiday trees decorated by area nonprofit organizations. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16; 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17.
The Last Minute Market. B&O Station Banquet Hall, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44502. www.facebook.com…. The Artists of the Rustbelt will present The Last Minute Market (art, food, music, and drinks) over a two-day period. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17.
Boston Tea Party 250th Anniversary. Center Brook Manor, 8745 Painesville Warren Road, North Bloomfield 44450-9701. 440-226-0838. Center Brook Manor- The Charles Brown, North Bloomfield, Ohio. Center Brook Manor will host a fundraiser with coffee, tea (domestic), finger sandwiches and dessert to mark the 250th anniversary (Saturday, Dec. 16) of the Boston Tea Party. House tours will be available after the luncheon. Reservations are required by Dec. 13. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $18.
The Art of Charcuterie: A Food Collage on a Platter. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. Features a demonstration of various charcuterie boards. Sample boards will be available at the end of the program. Registration is required by Dec. 13. 1 p.m.
Winter Extravaganza. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org…. Features a performance by the Warren G. Harding Madrigal Singers, plus crafts, a Christmas story time, and a puppet show. 1-3 p.m.
Gift Making Bonanza for Teens. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Teens in grades 7-12 can make a gift to give to a friend or a family member. 1-3 p.m.
Miracle on Easy Street. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-9651. deyorpac.org…. “Miracle on Easy Street” returns to Powers Auditorium for its annual Christmas shows. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17. $35, $29, $25, $19.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, 44408. 330-333-9385. Josee McGee. 2 p.m.
- Cork & Cap Bottle Shop & Tasting Room. 3225 Elm Road NE, Warren 44483. 330-372-2337. Matt Carson Music. 7 p.m.
- Los Gallos Mexican Restaurant. 685 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman 44512. 330-965-1307. The Mazeroskis. 9 p.m.
- Steel Valley Brew Works. 7401 Market St, Boardman 44512. 330-207-9888. steelvalleybrewworks.com…. Rockaholics. 8 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. The Head Trips, Outlier, Negative Zen. 8 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. Land of Panda, Plinko, Panamera. 8 p.m.
Sunday 17
Ohio Gun, Knife & Military Shows. Trumbull Plaza 2485 Parkman Road N.W., Warren 44485. Under 18 with parent only. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17. $8.
Breakfast With Santa. Penguin City Brewing Company, 460 E. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-755-0709. penguincity.beer.com…. Call or visit the website for more information. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Last Minute Market. B&O Station Banquet Hall, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44502. www.facebook.com…. The Artists of the Rustbelt will present The Last Minute Market (art, food, music, and drinks) over a two-day period. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17.
Sunday Speakers Series: 19th Century Christmas. Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-394-4653. www.trumbullcountyhistory.com…. This special holiday program will be presented by Traci Manning, Curator of Education, Mahoning Valley Historical Society. 2 p.m.
Miracle on Easy Street. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-9651. deyorpac.org…. “Miracle on Easy Street” returns to Powers Auditorium for its annual Christmas shows. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17. $35, $29, $25, $19.
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. Ticketmaster.com…. 6 p.m. Tickets start at $42.
Monday 18
Carols, Fun and Mallets. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features the xylophone stylings of Aaron G, carols and carols. Hot chocolate and coffee will be served. 4 p.m.
Monday Makings: An Open Craft Evening for Adults. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Join the library for an evening of crafting. Bring a project that you have been working on or start a new one. 6 p.m.
Tuesday 19
John Fire: Images of Nature. Weller Gallery, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. Features the landscape and nature photos of photographer John Fire. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday through Dec. 31.
Memories of Christmas Past 2023. Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. 330-743-2589. mahoninghistory.org…. Occurs from Nov. 18 through Dec. 31. Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. On Twilight Thursdays, the exhibit is open until 7 p.m. The museum is closed Mondays, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Adults, $10; seniors and college students, $9; youth (age 3-18) $8; toddlers (under 3), free.
Winter Celebration: Festival of Trees. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. Features the annual winter display inside the D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center. Includes 60 holiday trees decorated by area nonprofit organizations. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday, Dec. 2-Jan. 2. Closed Christmas Eve and during “Winter Nights” (Dec. 3, 10, 17).
Wednesday 20
An Evening of Holiday Music with Tyler Guerrieri. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features live holiday music with Tyler Guerrieri and light refreshments. All ages. 6 p.m.
Figures of the American Revolution Book Discussion — The Final Session. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011, ext. 504. www.wtcpl.org…. December’s featured book is David O. Stewart’s “The Summer of 1787: The Men Who Invented the Constitution.” Call Eric Callahan, Howland Library manager, for more information or assistance requesting a copy of the book. 6:30 p.m.
Thursday 21
Joy of Christmas Light Display. Harvey S. Firestone Park, 338 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. 330-482-2282. tourcolumbianaohio.org…. The show features over 1 million Christmas lights. In addition to the light displays, visitors can stop at the Gingerbread House and Santa’s Ice Castle for Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, and food for purchase from local non-profit organizations. 6-9 p.m., Thursday-Sunday through Dec. 24. $20 per vehicle.
Elegant Illusions Christmas Lights Drive-Through. Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-947-2974. elegantchristmaslighting.com…. This inaugural event will feature LED displays, animatronics and over 50 holiday scenes. Tickets can be purchased at Gate 9 of the Canfield Fairgrounds off Route 46. The event runs for six weeks from Nov. 16 to Dec. 24. 6-9 p.m., Thursday; 6-10 p.m., Friday; 6-10 p.m., Saturday; 6-9 p.m., Sunday. $20 per car.
Silent Book Club. Modern Methods Brewing Company, 125 David Grohl Alley, Warren 44481. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org…. This club has no assigned book or discussion questions, and no interaction is required. Come and read a book, grab a snack or purchase a beverage. Show up and leave whenever you want. 6-7 p.m.
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