Youngstown Events | December 15-23, 2022 | Find things to do in Youngstown and Warren, Ohio. Festivals, concerts, Mill Creek Park, Phantoms hockey, and more. Find something to do this weekend. Office: 330-259-0435.
Thursday 15
Mobile Market. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Shop for fresh produce at the Public Library’s Mobile Market. Noon-2:30 p.m.
Bites and Bits of History: Yuletide Gift Givers and Punishers. 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-743-2589. mahoninghistory.org…. Presented by George Johnson. Noon.
Sprout Club: Evergreens and Candy Canes. Kidston Pavilion, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. For ages 3-5 with an adult. Join Sprout Club for learning, fun, and hands-on activities with evergreens and candy canes. Register/pay by Dec. 13, online or by calling. 1-2 p.m. $7.
Ugly Sweater Holiday Party. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. Make something sweet and watch a holiday movie. Wear your favorite ugly sweater or warm comfortable clothes. For teens in grades 7-12. 2:30 p.m.
Teen Game Night. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Features video, board and collectible card games. For teens in grades 7-12. 4-7:30 p.m.
Christmas Movie Trivia Night. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Come test your knowledge. Snacks and drinks will be provided, along with prizes for the winners. You can compete with a team or individually. No registration is required. 5 p.m.
LEGO Club. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. Create unique structures with LEGO building bricks. Each structure will remain at the library. For kids ages 5-12. 6 p.m.
Let the Games Begin. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Features snacks and a variety of games. For teens in grades 7-12. 6 p.m.
Create Your Own Ugly Christmas Sweater. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Make your very own Ugly Christmas Sweater to wear to holiday parties. 6 p.m.
Microsoft Word 2. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This class will review the basics and cover how to enhance your document using formatting, layout, margins, and spacing. Prior attendance in Microsoft Word Class 1 is preferred. 6-7 p.m.
Friday 16
A Charlie Brown Christmas. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. 6 p.m. $52.50, $42.50,$32.50.
Celtic Angels Christmas. Westminster Celebrity Series, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172. 724-946-7354. www.westminster.edu… The Celtic Angels will perform with the Celtic Knight Dancers and The Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin. 7:30 p.m. $49, $47, $43, $39.
Miracle on Easy Street. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. deyorpac.org…. “Miracle on Easy Street” returns to Powers Auditorium for the live holiday Christmas shows. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 6. A 15-percent off early bird special is in effect through Saturday, Oct. 1. Call 330-744-0264 or visit deyorpac.org… for more information. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18. $35-$19.
Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-747-7825. youngstownphantoms.com…. The Phantoms play Muskegon. 7:05 p.m. $25-$14.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. Analog Night. 7 p.m.
- Columbiana Library. Holiday music. 6 p.m.
- Cork & Cap. L&M Station. 7 p.m.
- El Cowboy. FM 77. Seventies music. 8 p.m.
- JR’z Pub. Common Ground. 8:30 p.m.
- Riser Tavern. Leather & Lace Acoustic. 8 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. Great River Revival. 8 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. Øutlier, Franklin Dead Rose, Negative Zen, Shadow of a Doubt. 8 p.m.
Saturday 17
Ugly Christmas Sweater Ornaments. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. Paint a laser-engraved ugly Christmas sweater ornament to take home and hang on your tree. Registration is required. 11 a.m.-noon.
Bluey Party. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features stories, crafts, and songs inspired by “Bluey.” The program is best for children ages 6 and under and their families. Register each child and adult attending. 11 a.m.-noon.
Mobile Market. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Shop for fresh produce at the Public Library’s Mobile Market. 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Cocoa & Crafts: Tweens and Teens. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. Create two macrame ornaments using simple materials and two simple knots. The activity includes a cup of cocoa from the library’s hot chocolate bar. 2-4 p.m.
Last Minute DIY Gifts. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For teens in grades 7-12. Materials provided. 2-4 p.m.
C is for Cookie. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. The group will make cookies. Everyone will go home with a variety of cookies to share with friends or family. For teens in grades 7-12. 3-4:30 p.m.
Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-747-7825. youngstownphantoms.com…. The Phantoms play Muskegon. 7:05 p.m. $25-$14.
Miracle on Easy Street. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. deyorpac.org…. “Miracle on Easy Street” returns to Powers Auditorium for the live holiday Christmas shows. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 6. A 15-percent off early bird special is in effect through Saturday, Oct. 1. Call 330-744-0264 or visit deyorpac.org… for more information. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18. $35-$19.
SMARTS Christmas Benefit. Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. www.youngstownplayhouse.org…. Cara DeChurch will present a Christmas concert as a benefit for SMARTS, the Youngstown-based student arts organization. 7:30 p.m.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. Conkle Bros. 2 p.m.
- Boardman Township Park. Park Avenue Brass. 4 p.m.
- CharBenay’s. Total Package Band. 6 p.m.
- Cork & Cap. Matt Carlson. 7 p.m.
- El Cowboy. 7% Superstar. 9 p.m.
- Fellows Riverside Gardens. Holiday music. 5 p.m.
- Frenchy’s Irish Pub & Grill. Relapse. 9 p.m.
- Los Gallos. Here Comes Tuesday. 8 p.m.
- St. James Episcopal Church. Tapestries. 2 p.m.
- West & Main. Mike G. 7 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. Freedom Hawk, Sparrowmilk. 9 p.m.
Sunday 18
Miracle on Easy Street. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. deyorpac.org…. “Miracle on Easy Street” returns to Powers Auditorium for the live holiday Christmas shows. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 6. A 15-percent off early bird special is in effect through Saturday, Oct. 1. Call 330-744-0264 or visit deyorpac.org… for more information. 2:30 p.m. $35-$19.
The Nutcracker. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. The Jordan School of Ballet will present. 3 p.m. $25-$18.
Monday 19
Flowerpot Gingerbread House. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Create a gingerbread house made from a flowerpot that can sit on the mantle or be an ornament. Registration required. For grades 7-12. 6 p.m.
Tuesday 20
Basic Computer Literacy: Desktops and Web Browsers. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn how to navigate a computer desktop and locate and identify programs. It also covers the basic functions of web browsers. Three laptops will be available for use. 4 p.m.
Family Movie Night. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. See a classic holiday movie while creating a themed craft. A snack will be provided. For families with children. 5 p.m.
Sit & Stitch. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Bring your knitting, crochet, or other fiber art, and enjoy an hour of conversation with fellow enthusiasts. Projects and instruction are not provided. 6 p.m.
Wednesday 21
Sit & Stitch. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Bring your knitting, crochet, or fiber art, and converse with fellow enthusiasts. Projects and instruction are not provided. 10 a.m.
Winter Wonderland Sensory Hike. East Golf Hike and Bike Trail. Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. Join a Metroparks educator on the solstice for a Winter Wonderland Sensory Hike. Using our senses, the group will note what we hear, feel, see and smell on a crisp winter day. Sensory activities will be scattered throughout the hike. The hike is easy, 1 mile. Meet at the East Golf Hike and Bike Trail parking lot off Route 224. Dress for the weather. Wear closed-toe shoes or hiking boots. Register by Dec. 19, online, or call for details. No walkins. No pets. Noon-1:30 p.m.
Felt Gnomes. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Make a gnome or two from felt scraps. No sewing is necessary. 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Live Holiday Music at the Library. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Get into the holiday spirit with live music performed on flute and saxophone. 6 p.m.
Christmas Craft Party. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Use library craft supplies to make holiday-themed decorations and gifts. All materials will be provided. All ages. 6 p.m.
Figures of the American Revolution Book Discussion. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011, ext. 504. www.wtcpl.org…. The group is dedicated to reading and discussing notable books about figures of the American Revolution. Read this month’s featured book, and then join in the discussion. This month features “Glory, Passion, and Principle: The Story of Eight Remarkable Women at the Core of the American Revolution” by Melissa Lukeman Bohrer. The featured book is available to borrow from the library. Call Howland Library manager Eric Callahan for more information or for assistance. 6:30 p.m.
Thursday 22
Gingerbread House Popsicle Stick Craft. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Come to the Library and create a gingerbread house using popsicle sticks and other festive materials. For children and their caregivers. 11 a.m.-noon.
“ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clement Moore. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Make a Christmas tree ornament from popsicle sticks while listening to a reading of “ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” 3:30 p.m.
Sit & Stitch. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org…. Bring your knitting, crochet or other fiber art and have an hour of conversation with fellow enthusiasts. Projects/instruction not provided. 6 p.m.
Friday 23
Elf on the Shelf Zip Line Challenge. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. In this engineering STEAM activity, children will try to get the Elf on the Shelf from point A to point B while using skill and ingenuity. For children in grades K-3. Materials will be provided. Registration required. 11a.m.-noon.
Classic Film Friday. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. See a classic movie. 2-3:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 23.
Home For The Holidays. Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. www.youngstownplayhouse.org…. Students in the Cari Auth Vocal Studio will holiday favorites from artists like Michael Bublé, Kelly Clarkson, Bing Crosby, and Mariah Carey. 7 p.m.
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