Youngstown Events | June 15-23, 2023 | Metro Monthly. Find things to do in Youngstown and Warren, Ohio. Festivals, concerts, Mill Creek Park, and more. Find something to do this weekend. Office: 330-259-0435.
Thursday 15
PICTUREsque Hike. Meet at Lake Newport Wetlands parking lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7116, extension 129. Join a Park educator for a Mill Creek Park adventure as the group takes photos of the Lake Newport Wetlands. Bring a camera or smartphone. Dress for the weather and wear hiking boots. Moderate/difficult 1-mile hike. Register online by June 13 or call 330-740-7116, extension 129. No walk-ins, no pets. 6-7 p.m.
McKinley Memorial Library Music on the Lawn. National McKinley Birthplace Memorial, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib.org…. The McKinley Memorial Library will present its 2023 music and entertainment series through July 27. Tonight’s concert features the Cortland Community Band. The performance will feature big band music and classic show tunes. 6:30-8 p.m.
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…. Celebration. 7-8:30 p.m.
Friday 16
Get Your Veggies On. Culinary Literacy Center, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This interactive beginner’s cooking class is designed for ages 9-13. Learn how to make a basic green salad using knife skills. Learn how to chop vegetables and mix a simple dressing. Registration is required. Noon.
Simply Slavic Heritage Festival. Downtown Youngstown 44503. www.simplyslavic.org…. Email: in**@si**********.org. This two-day festival features food, ethnic music, folk dancing, a Slavic Marketplace, a heritage tent (with educational information and exhibits), and a Slavic beer garden with imports. 5-11 p.m., Friday, June 16 and noon-midnight, Saturday, June 17. $5. Children 12 and younger admitted free.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. Boozin’ and Cruizin’. Analog night. 7-9 p.m.
- Quaker, Steak and Lube/Sharon. Jeep Nite. Rick Fink. 6 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. Daniel Mason. 8 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. Saints of Lorain, Beast Killer, Forced Happiness, Late to Start. 8 p.m.
Saturday 17
Birding the Sanctuary. Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, Mill Creek Metroparks, 2650 W. Calla Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7116. An early morning birding hike led by Jeff Harvey. Space is limited. Boots required. Moderate. 1.25 miles. Register by June 15. 8-9:30 a.m.
Internet Basics Class. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn about search engines, the internet, and navigating on websites. Registration is required. 10 a.m.-noon.
Simply Slavic Heritage Festival. Downtown Youngstown 44503. www.simplyslavic.org…. Email: in**@si**********.org. This two-day festival features food, ethnic music, folk dancing, a Slavic Marketplace, a heritage tent (with educational information and exhibits), and a Slavic beer garden with imports. 5-11 p.m., Friday, June 16 and noon-midnight, Saturday, June 17. $5. Children 12 and younger admitted free.
Full Spectrum Pride in the Valley Festival. 161 High St., N.W., Courthouse Square Park, downtown Warren 44481. 234-254-8924. www.fullspectrumcommunityoutreach.org…. This annual LGBTQ+ festival features food trucks, vendors, health screenings, children’s activities, live entertainment, a beer garden, and a pride parade. Noon-9 p.m..
River Rock at the Amp. Warren Community Amphitheatre, 321 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. Gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets $10 or $12 per person, depending on the concert. Tonight: Disco Inferno. 5:30-11 p.m.
Concert in the Courtyard. TownCenter at Firestone Farms, 101 Town Center Ave., Columbiana 44408. www.modernwealthmanagement.net….Concerts occur on Saturdays. ’80s Proof. 6-9 p.m.
MetroMutts: Hike at Sunset. West Newport Wetlands Parking Lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Hike along West Newport Trail during the summer sunset over Lake Newport. Moderate, 2 mile. MetroMutts members, free; non-members, $5. Call for details. 6-7 p.m.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. Pete the V. 2 p.m.
- Crickets. Triple Threat. 8 p.m.
- Firestone Farms. ’80s Proof. 6 p.m.
- River Rock at the Amp. Disco Inferno. 5 p.m.
- Salem Eagles. Lonesome Highway. 8 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. Scott Boyer Quartet. 8 p.m.
Sunday 18
MetroCyclers. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Meet at Ford Nature Center for a bike ride around Lake Cohasset, West Cohasset and East Cohasset Hike and Bike Trail. 5-7 miles, moderately difficult with hills. Call for details. 1-2 p.m. Members/free; nonmembers/$10.
W.D. Packard Band Concerts. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave N.W., Warren 44483. 330-393-3628. WDPackardBand.com…. Concerts occur on the South Lawn. Doors open one hour before the concert. 7 p.m.
Monday 19
Basic Computer: Attachments. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn how to save, send, download, and print attachments on the computer. Knowledge of how to use a computer mouse is required. Space is limited. Registration is required. 10 a.m.
Canfield Summer Concert Series on the Green. Canfield Village Green, Canfield 44406. 330-533-1101. Tonight: Canfield Community Band. Tonight: The Rex Taneri Band. Concerts occur from 7-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday 20
Concerts in the Park. Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. 330-793-0718. www.austintowntwp.com…. Sunshine Riders. Seventies music and originals. Train Wreck. Country. 7-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday 21
REO Speedwagon. Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre. The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre at Wean Park, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. Ticketmaster.com…. Group sales are available by contacting Gr********@YL********.com. 7:30 p.m. $125, $85, $65, $50, $42.50.
Thursday 22
Cortland Community Street Fair. Main Street, downtown Cortland 44410. Email: co**********************@gm***.com. This annual street festival features food, rides, entertainment, a Beach Party Parade (Saturday), and children’s activities. Sponsored by the Cortland Lions Club. June 22-24.
#1 Cochran Chevrolet Buick GMC Youngstown Ribs-N-Rock Festival. DeBartolo Commons, Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. ribsnrock.com…. Facebook: RibsNRock. Presented by #1 Cochran, Hollywood Gaming with sponsorship by Penguin Beer, 93.3 The Wolf, and Bud Light. Features a rib cook off and music festival. Occurs June 22-24. The Clarks perform with Triple Threat and Bad JuJu Cleveland. Thursday, June 22. Fuel performs with Negative Zen, No Funk No Justice and RDNA. Friday, June 23. The Gin Blossoms perform with Turbo Lovers, Youngstown’s EPIC Band and AC & The Heat. Saturday, June 24. Door open at noon. Free admission until 3 p.m. After 3 p.m., admission is $7.
Engaging Video Essays from Scratch. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org……. For those interested in creating compelling video storytelling. This four-week course explores the video essay genre, free web resources, and the tools the Library’s DIY Space has for producing multimedia works. (Registration is required and closes at 4 p.m. on June 1.) 4-5:30 p.m.
Microsoft Word 3. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This advanced class will cover inserting text boxes, shapes, tables, and pictures. Prior attendance in Microsoft Word Class 2 is preferred. Register online via the library events calendar or call. Registration is required. 6 p.m.
McKinley Memorial Library Music on the Lawn. National McKinley Birthplace Memorial, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib.org…. The McKinley Memorial Library presents its 2023 music and entertainment series through July 27. Tonight features Random Strangers. Country. 6:30–8 p.m.
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…. Celebration. Guys Without Ties. 7-8:30 p.m.
Friday 23
#1 Cochran Chevrolet Buick GMC Youngstown Ribs-N-Rock Festival. DeBartolo Commons, Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. ribsnrock.com…. Facebook: RibsNRock. Presented by #1 Cochran, Hollywood Gaming with sponsorship by Penguin Beer, 93.3 The Wolf, and Bud Light. Features a rib cook off and music festival. Occurs June 22-24. Fuel performs with Negative Zen, No Funk No Justice and RDNA. Friday, June 23. The Gin Blossoms perform with Turbo Lovers, Youngstown’s EPIC Band and AC & The Heat. Saturday, June 24. Door open at noon. Free admission until 3 p.m. After 3 p.m., admission is $7.
Stepping Out with Healthy Cooking – Soul Food. Culinary Literacy Center, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Mary Akpadock, RDN, LD, from Mercy Health will demonstrate how to make iconic soul food with a healthy spin. For adults. 1 p.m.
Music & Nightspots
- Avalon Grand Resort. Geo C Live. 7 p.m.
- Birdfish Brewing Co. Boozin’ & Groovin’. Analog night. 7 p.m.
- JR’z Pub. AFTR. 8 p.m.
- Liebe Wein. Strums and Drums. 8 p.m.
- The New Manhattan. Triple Threat. 8 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. Catatoneya, Frame and Mantle. The Intangibles, The Smokey Honey Bluesband. 7 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. Shawn Perry, Jozey and The Corruption, The Varmits. 8 p.m.
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