Youngstown Events | June 24-30, 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.
Saturday 24
Fantastic Fungi. Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7116, extension 129. Join a Park educator to explore the hidden beauty of the forest floor. Moderately challenging 3-mile hike. Wear boots. Dress for the weather. Registration required. Register online by June 22 or call. No walk-ins, no pets. 10 a.m.-noon.
Chalk on the Walk. 180 N. Park Ave., Courthouse Square Park, downtown Warren 44481. 330-469-1729. Website: trumbullarts.org…. Email: ch***********@gm***.com. The Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County will host its annual “Chalk on the Walk,” where children can explore their artistic creativity (with free chalk supplied by the Fine Arts Council). The event is open to all children. The free event also features children’s activities, art vendors, handmade goods, and live music. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Newton Falls Craft & Farmers Market. The Community Park Pavilion, 328-398 S. Canal St., Newton Falls 44444. Facebook: ThefarmersmarketNF. Email: Nf*************@gm***.com. The market features fresh produce, crafters and small businesses. Held the last Saturday of each month. June 24, July 29, Aug. 26, Sept. 30.
#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 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.
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: The Prince Project. Prince tribute. 5:30-11 p.m.
Concert in the Courtyard. TownCenter at Firestone Farms, 101 Town Center Ave., Columbiana 44408. www.modernwealthmanagement.net…. Sin City and the Saints. 6-9 p.m.
Summer Hits at the Ballpark Concert Series. Eastwood Field, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-505-0000. The Scrappers and Moxie Events will kick off the inaugural season June 9-10. Admission is $12, except for the Pink Floyd Experience which is $15. Tickets can be purchased online, in person at the box office or via phone. Tonight: Eagles, Fleetwood Mac tributes. 6 p.m.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. Finding Sparky. 2 p.m.
- El Torero. Rick and Dawn: The Musician and the Teacher. 6-9 p.m.
- Firestone Farms. Cin City and the Saints. 6 p.m.
- Leon’s Sports Bar. Celestial Overdrive. 9 p.m.
- River Rock at the Amp. The Prince Project. 5 p.m.
- The Vineyards at Pine Lake. Paul Charles. 6:30 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. Tod and the Bad Ideas, Nameless Faces, Southside Fiasco. 8 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. Tod and the Bad Ideas, Nameless Faces, Southside Fiasco. 8 p.m.
Sunday 25
Ohio Viking Festival 2022. Trumbull County Fairgrounds, 899 Everett Hull Road, Cortland 44410 www.ohiovikingfestival.com…. The Ohio Viking Festival returns for its seventh year. Feature classes, games, artisans and food. The festival will welcome midsummer in Nordic fashion and includes a torch lighting ceremony. 4-10 p.m., Friday, June 23; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, June 24; and 10 a.m.-6 p.m..
10 Miler. Bears Den Cabin, Mill Creek MetroParks, New Cross Drive off Old Furnace Road, Youngstown. 330-740-7114, extension 104. This 10-mile hike starts at Bear’s Den and travels around Lake Cohasset, Lake Newport, and Lanterman’s Gorge. (A 5-mile option will be available for those preferring a shorter hike.) Difficult due to distance and terrain, 10 miles. 1-5 p.m.
Monday 26
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. Be ready to work hard and run the floor with coach Mo Gallardo. This clinic is designed for intermediate to advanced players. Occurs June 26-30 or Aug. 14-18. Register by Monday, June 19 or 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. June session: $60/member, $75/nonmember (participants receive a basketball to take home); August session: $37/member, $50/ nonmember.
Culinary Foundation Series – Quick Tomato Sauce. Culinary Literacy Center, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Discover the art of creating a delicious fresh and quick tomato sauce from scratch. The Library will supply some pasta so participants can sample their work at the end of class. For ages 16 and older. Registration is required. Noon.
Archery Camp. Archery Range, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. For teens. Register by June 23. Repeats July 24-26 and Aug. 21-23. Occurs June 26-28. 6-7:30 p.m. $50/resident, $60/nonresident.
Canfield Summer Concert Series on the Green. Canfield Village Green, Canfield 44406. 330-533-1101. Tonight: Canfield Community Band. Tonight: The Bill Bevec Band. Concerts occur from 7-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday 27
Nature-Ology Camp: Session 1. Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, extension 129. www.mil…. This four-day camp focuses on different aspects of nature. Topics include rocks, birds, trees, and farms. Session 1 is for 5-6 year olds. Register/pay by June 20, online or call. $75 per child. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, June 27-Friday, June 30.
Tech Tuesday: Basic Computer. Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org……. Enhance your knowledge of technology in this monthly computer lab. Learn very basic computer skills. Occurs every fourth Tuesday. Registration is required. 10:30 a.m.
Microsoft Word 3. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org……. This class will cover inserting text boxes, shapes, tables, and pictures. Prior attendance in Microsoft Word Class 2 is preferred. Registration is required. Register online via the library events calendar or call. 5:30 p.m.
Concerts in the Park. Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. 330-793-0718. www.austintowntwp.com…. Canfield Community Concert Band. 7-8:30 p.m.
Premier Bank Community Event Series. Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown 44503. 330-746-5600. theyoungstownfoundationamp.com…. Tonight: U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus. 7 p.m.
Birding the Wetlands. Meet at Newport Wetlands parking lot on West Newport Drive, Mill Creek Metroparks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7116. Join Park educators as the group looks for birds at dusk. Be prepared for a moderate, possibly muddy, 1.5-mile hike. Register by June 20. No walk-ins, no pets. 7-8 p.m.
Wednesday 28
Recreational Hikes. Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Moderate, 2-4 miles. Volunteer led hikes focusing on exercising in the outdoors. Call for details. 9-10 a.m.
Thursday 29
Photoshop Foundations. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org……. This hands-on lesson guides covers the user interface and highlights key features and techniques. Registration is required. 6 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…. Tonight: 122nd Ohio Army Band. June 28 Concerts occur 7-8:30 p.m.
Friday 30
Botanical Mornings. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. Discover the progress of the seasons at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Register/pay by June 28. 9 a.m. $5.
49th Annual Mesopotamia Ox Roast, Antiques and Flea Market. 8800 state Route 534, Mesopotamia 44439. 440-693-4602. Email: ox**********@gm***.com. This annual event benefits Mesopotamia’s volunteer firefighters association. Features 160 vendors, entertainment, and the festival’s iconic roast beef sandwiches. 10 a.m-8 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday. June 30-July 2.
Caribbean American Heritage Month. Culinary Literacy Center, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn to make rice and beans. Participants will receive a portion and make their own fresh mango salsa to accompany it. For adults. Presented by Jessica Romeo, Community Health Educator at Mercy Health. Registration is required. 1 p.m.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. Boozin’ & Groovin’. Analog night. 7 p.m.
- Steel Valley Brewing Works. RDNA. 9 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. Moonroof, Recess, CPA Jake, The Goners. 8 p.m.
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