Youngstown Events | February 1-7, 2024 | Metro Monthly

Youngstown Events | February 1-7, 2024 | Metro Monthly. We give priority to the greater Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana County and western Pennsylvania. The calendar also appears in the February/March 2024 print edition.

THURSDAY 1

A Legacy Forged in Black and Gold. Pro Football Hall of Fame. 2121 George Halas Drive, Canton 44708. 330-456-8207. profootballhof.com…. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Steelers’ trajectory-altering year with a multi-area exhibit. Includes all six of the franchise’s Vince Lombardi Trophies, six Super Bowl rings, Hall of Famer appearances, and the Bronze Busts of 27 individuals who contributed to Steelers’ success. Call the Pro Football Hall of Fame or visit their website for more information. Now through Feb. 19.

Exploring Black Creativity: Maya Angelou. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This program will celebrate Maya Angelou and the art of poetry by creating your own poem. Poems will be created by using words cut out from various print sources and will be displayed during the month of February. For all ages. 4 p.m

The Underground Railroad. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Tonight’s program on the Underground Railroad highlights the region’s important influence during the early and mid-19th century. The program will include area leaders, politicians, and abolitionists, along with those risking everything to find freedom from slavery. 5-6:30 p.m.

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FRIDAY 2

Walk with a Doc. Mercy Health – St. Joe’s at the Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446. St. Joe’s at the Mall will be feature heart health during today’s event, which focuses on heart disease and heart health. The walk will be led by Dr. Fareedah Goodwin-Capers, a board-certified family medicine physician, at Mercy Health – Howland Primary Care. St. Joe’s will have information about hands-only CPR and practice kits from the American Heart Association. For information, visit here. 7:45 a.m.

Just Desserts: A Lit Winter Gala. Concept Studio, 217 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. Lit Youngstown hosts its second annual winter gala tonight. The event will feature readings by Eric Alleman and Nikki Robinson, music by Susan Wojnar and Tom Mechling, a costume contest, and light refreshments. Alleman is a writer and artist who enjoys writing and making art. Robinson is author of the poetry collection “Without a Field Guide” (Unbound Edition Press). Her poems have appeared in Columbia Journal, The Fourth River, Spillway, and elsewhere. She is the recipient of an Individual Excellence Award in poetry from the Ohio Arts Council and currently serves as the narrative medicine coordinator at Akron Children’s Hospital. 7 p.m.

MUSIC & NIGHTSPOTS | FRIDAY 2

Halliday’s Winery. 2400 N.E. River Road, Lake Milton 44429. 330-654-9463. hallidayswinery.com…. Jim Gill. 6-9 p.m.

SATURDAY 3

Howland Farmers’ Market. 8273 High St, N.E., Howland 44484. 330-856-3461. Market manager: Aubrie Manley. Fruits and vegetables from local and regional growers, homemade jams, honey, eggs, grass-fed meats, baked goods, and live music. Accepts SNAP, Produce Perks, WIC, and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs. Occurs at the Howland SCOPE Center the first and third Saturday through May. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Black History Month: The African Marketplace. Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center, Youngstown State University, The African Marketplace returns to the campus of Youngstown State University. The annual event features cultural goods, educational materials, and musical performances. For more information, call Patrick Spearman, 330-941-1934. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Winter Talks: Stories of Mill Creek Park. Education Building, Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511. 330-740-7107, extension 129. Features the history and stories of Mill Creek Park with educator Miss Lynn. Register by Feb. 1. For adults and persons 16 and older. 10-11 a.m.

The Rotary Club of Youngstown’s 6th annual Groundhog Craft Beerfest. The Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom, Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com…. Shannon Tirone, sponsorship co-chair, 330-720-2056, or Josh Prest, co-chair, 330-509-3381. This 6th annual event features the most popular craft beers from local and regional breweries, live entertainment, and food. The Beerfest consists of two sessions: noon to 4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m., with an hour-long VIP tasting for the first hour of each session. Noon to 4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. $68 (VIP level), $48 (regular) and $25 (designated driver).

MetroMutts: New Year New Trail. Meet at Lanterman’s Mill overflow parking lot (Idora), Mill Creek MetroParks, 980 Canfield Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7115. Features a brisk MetroMutts hike on the East Park Hike and Bike Trail. Members are free, non-member are $10. Call for details 330-740-7114. Noon-1 p.m.

Book a Tech Coach. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807, ext. 201. Need help learning how to do something on a computer, tablet, or smart phone? Book a 30-minute session with a library staff member. Learn how to send an email, share a photo, or borrow eBooks. Call the Public Computer Lab to reserve an appointment. Sessions occur between between 1-4 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 or 5-7 p.m. on Mondays, Feb. 5, 12, 26. 1-4 p.m.

Opening: Nude on Park. Art on Park, 180 N. Park Ave., Warren 44481. Art on Park and the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County will open “Nude on Park” tonight. The seventh annual exhibit features work from over 20 artists. The opening also includes a solo pop-up show by Michele, open studios, and music by Jonathan Blackshire. For ages 18 and older. 6-10 p.m.

Who’s Bad? Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com…. Doors open at 7 p.m. 8 p.m.

MUSIC & NIGHTSPOTS | SATURDAY 3

Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, 44408. 330-333-9385. birdfishbrew.com…. Fiddler, classical violist, and local singer-songwriter Caitlin Hedge joins jazz guitarist Dave Lynn for rootsy, original music. Inspired by traditional Celtic music and Appalachian folk. 2-5 p.m.

Croaker’s Brewing Company. 558 Edgewood Road, Sharon, Pa. 16146. 724-979-4300. croakersbrew.com…. Pipe Dreams Trio. 7-10 p.m.

Flying Pig Saloon. 175 N. Ellsworth Ave., Salem 44460. 330-337-9117. Damian Knapp. Live acoustic music. 9 p.m.

Frenchy’s Irish Bar & Grill. 6000 Mahoning Ave, Austintown 44515. 330-953-3473. Jimmy Mitrega. Originals and acoustic covers from the 1960s through today. 9 p.m.-midnight.

Liebe Wein. 530 E. State St., Salem 44460. 330-831-7081. The Cedar Hearts & Friends. 1-3 p.m.

Margherita’s Grille. 728 N. State St., Girard 44420. 330-545-2424. margheritasgrille.com…. Whiskey Pete. Solo guitar. 7-10 p.m.

Noble Creature Wild Ales & Lagers. 126 E. Rayen Ave., Youngstown 44503. 234-719-1827.noblecreaturebeer.com…. Black Wolf and the Thief (plus Friends).

Salem Eagles #316. 1884 N. Ellsworth Ave., Salem 44460. 330-337-8053. Chris & Scott Miller. 7-9 p.m.

Sundog Ciderhouse & Winery. 139 Town Center Ave., Columbiana 44408-8304. Live music with John Branch. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

SUNDAY 4

Four Seasons Flea & Farm Market. 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-5050. Large market offers produce, baked goods, health and beauty, jams and jellies, meats, prepared foods, food vendors, and flea market items. Wednesday and Sunday. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For Love and Art Winter Market. B&O Station Banquet Hall, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44502-1402. artistsoftherustbelt.com…. This winter market features art, music, food and drinks. Presented by the Artists of the Rust Belt. 11 a.m.,-5 p.m. $1.

Opening Reception: Greatness Revealed: The Art of African Americans from the Butler Collection. Butler Institute of American Art. 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-743-1711. butlerart.com…. Curated by Dr. Virginia “Dee” Banks in celebration of African-American History Month. The collection includes Romare Bearden, Jason Lawrence, Sam Gilliam, Horace Pippin, Robert Duncanson, Al Bright, Richard Hunt, Barkley Hendricks, and “lesser known African-Americans artists that help make it quite special.” On display from Feb. 4-March 17. Opening reception: 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 4.

Opening Reception: A Celebration of Abilities. Thomases Art Gallery. Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. The exhibit is a collaboration between the Thomases Family Endowment and the Fairhaven Foundation. On display: Feb. 1-29. Opening reception: 2-3:30 p.m.

Dr. Zona Lecture Series: Harlem Renaissance. Butler Institute of American Art, Zona Auditorium, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-743-1107. butlerart.com…. Dr. Louis Zona, the director of the Butler Institute of American Art, will present Harlem Renaissance. 2 p.m.

The Magic of Motown. Ford Family Recital Hall, Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. 6 p.m. $89-$49.

MONDAY 5

Family Story Time. Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26.

Book a Tech Coach. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807, ext. 201. Need help learning how to do something on a computer, tablet, or smart phone? Book a 30-minute session with a library staff member. Learn how to send an email, share a photo, or borrow eBooks. Call the Public Computer Lab to reserve an appointment. Sessions occur between 5-7 p.m. on Mondays, Feb. 5, 12, 26 or between 1-4 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24. 5-7 p.m.

TUESDAY 6

Winter Storytime. McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib.org…. For children up to 4 years and their caregivers. Stories, songs, and crafts. 2 p.m., Tuesday, 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6, 13, 20, and 27.

Microsoft Word 1 Class. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807, ext. 201. Learn the basics of formatting, editing, printing, and saving. Prerequisite: comfortable with a mouse and some typing. Registration is required. 2-3 p.m.

Family Hour. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. Features stories and activities for children ages 3 and older and their families. 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27.

Empowered, Brilliant & Brave: Great Women of Black History. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807. This special event features performances by Bright Star Touring Theatre and includes vignettes on Dorothy Vaughan, Harriet Tubman, Ella Fitzgerald, and other figures in Black history. For children and adults. 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 7

Recreational Hikes. Newport Wetlands Parking Lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. Meets at Newport Wetlands parking lot on West Newport Drive. Moderate, 2-4 miles. Volunteer-led hike. Call for details 330-740-7114. 9-10 a.m.

Music at Noon: Pianist Becky Billock. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-3105. From the artist’s biography: “Hailed as a ‘persuasive and capable’ musician (BBC Music Magazine) and an ‘unforgettable listening experience’ (Fanfare Magazine), recording artist and recitalist Becky Billock has found her niche promoting the works of contemporary women.” Billock’s performances have included international tours, commissions, and world premieres. She serves on the faculty of Grove City College in western Pennsylvania and maintains a private studio in Pittsburgh. She is the founder of Noteful, which provides free online musical education content. 12:15 p.m.

The Art Assignment. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807. Teens in grades 7-12 can stop by in The Lab in Teen Central each week and explore new ways to get creative. Every Wednesday. 4 p.m., Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28.

First Wednesday Series. Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. Lit Youngstown will feature Brandon Noel and Tony Wade, editors of Olney Magazine. 7 p.m.

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