Youngstown Events | June 8-14, 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 8
Grove City Market in the Park. Memorial 1010 West Main St., Grove City, Pa. 16127. 412-302-2121. Facebook: OTGCFarmMarket. Market contact: Cheri Heeter. Farmers market features local and regional producers. Offers natural and organic fruits and vegetables, meats, herbs, milk, cheese, coffee, baked goods, and homemade items. 3-6 p.m., Thursday. May 11 through Oct. 26.
Weathersfield Flag Festival. 1451 Prospect St., Mineral Ridge 44440. Features live music (Random Strangers Band, Thursday; 80 Proof, Friday; Old Skool, Saturday), food concessions, Flag Day parade (6 p.m., Friday), vendors, beer tent, bocce and carnival games. June 8-10. 5-11 p.m., Thursday, June 8; 5-11 p.m., Friday, June 9; and 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday, June 10.
Mobile Device Basics: Android. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org……. Do you have an Android phone or tablet that you would like to learn more about?Become more confident and comfortable with your device. Bring your Android device to the program. Registration is required. 6-7:30 p.m.
McKinley Memorial Library: Strawberry Festival. 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 from June 8 through July 27. Tonight’s Strawberry Festival is ponsored by the Rotary Club of Niles. Rotary will be selling strawberry sundaes and strawberry shortcakes. Full House will perform. 6–8 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…. 2K23. Pop/rock band from Boardman High School. 7-8:30 p.m.
Friday 9
Forest County Bigfoot Festival. Main Street (Twn Circle), Marienville, Pa. 16239. fo*****************@gm***.com. Includes over 100 vendors, food trucks, speakers, entertainment, raffles, and family fun. Activities include a 5K run, a Bigfoot hunt in the forest, and a Bigfoot kids’ hunt. 6 p.m., Friday, June 9; 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, June 10; and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday, June 11. June 9-11.
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: Garth Brooks and Toby Keith tributes. 7 p.m.
Living Dead Weekend Monroeville 2023. Monroeville Mall, 200 Mall Circle Drive, Monroeville, Pa. 15146. www.thelivingdeadweekend.com…. This annual festival celebrates George A. Romero’s “Dawn of the Dead” and the entire library of films based on “The Living Dead” series. The festival also celebrates “Dawn of the Dead” in the place it was filmed (Monroeville Mall) and the people who made it. The event includes movie screenings, celebrity appearances, official merchandise, panel discussions and location tours. Note: Covid protocols remain in place. Visit the website for times. June 9-11. Friday, June 9, Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11. Three-day pass: $40; single-day pass: $20 (Friday), $30 (Saturday), and $20 (Sunday).
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. Boozin’ and Groovin’. Analog Night. 7 p.m.
- DeYor Performing Arts Center. Fleetwood Gold. 7:30 p.m.
- The Horseshoe Bar. Matt Skeen. 8 p.m.
- Modern Methods Brewing Co. Adriana. 7 p.m.
- The New Manhattan. Piano Maniacs. 8 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. Louis Prima Jr.and the Witnesses. 8 p.m.
Saturday 10
Tour de Donut. Westminster College Memorial Field House, New Wilmington, Pa. 16142. This 5K and scenic ride takes place on light to moderately traveled roads in Lawrence County. Drinks, snacks and doughnuts will be supplied for all riders at designated stops along the routes. Riders must sign in at Memorial Field House to participate. Each loop begins and ends at Westminster. Riders must wear a helmet while cycling. Routes: “Apple Castle Ride” (10 miles). Offers Amish country and a visit to the Apple Castle; “Country Roads” (29 miles). Offers scenery, lightly traveled roads, and a country store stop; “The New Wilmington Dirty Dozen” (40 plus miles). A hilly course for more experienced riders. Includes a rest stop near the Volant Mill; “Amish Farms and Covered Bridge Tour” (30 miles). Travels through the Amish farm areas around New Wilmington. Includes a stop at the at Apple Castle. Event sponsors say intermediate riders should be OK with the hills. Includes some busy roads and crossings. The Donut Dash 5K occurs Friday, June 9. Friday’s activities are child-friendly. Checkin: Apple Castle, 277 state Route 18, New Wilmington, Pa. 16142. Schedule: 6 p.m. – Donut Dash 5K; 7 p.m. – Orchard Dash (100 yards for ages 2-5 years); 7:15 p.m. – Orchard Donut – 400-600 yards for ages 5-9 years.n Proceeds support LIVE New Wilmington’s community building efforts and green initiatives. For more information, visit here. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
3rd Annual Youngstown Juneteenth Weeklong Celebration. www.youngstownjuneteenth.com…. Facebook: youngstownjuneteenth. Email: ju******************@gm***.com. This weeklong celebration includes The 2nd Annual Juneteenth Sankofa Ball, Legacy Talk: Genealogy Workshop & Discussion, A Recipe For Change: Black Male Wellness Panel Discussion, Open Mic Night @ Dope Cider House, Financial Freedom through Entepreneurship, and the Youngstown Juneteenth Cultural Festival. Events occur at various locations, including Wean Park, Tyler History Center, Covelli Centre, Main Library, YMCA, YWCA, and the Dope Cider House. Visit the Juneteenth Weeklong Celebration website for registration information and additional program details. June 10-18.
Sebring Firemen’s Festival Bike Night. 235 E. Ohio Ave, Sebring 44672-1412. The Sebring Fireman’s Festival Bike Night is hosted by American Legion Riders Post 76. 4-7 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: 7 Bridges. Eagles tribute. 5:30-11 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: The Magic of Motown. 6 p.m.
Concert in the Courtyard. TownCenter at Firestone Farms, 101 Town Center Ave., Columbiana 44408. www.modernwealthmanagement.net….Concerts occur on Saturdays. The Decades. 7-9 p.m.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. Black Wolf and The Thief. 2 p.m.
- Firestone Farms. The Decades. 7 p.m.
- Flying Pig Saloon. Paige Marie. 5 p.m.
- Frenchy’s Irish Bar & Grill. Relapse. 9 p.m.
- Los Gallos/Boardman. Grupo Fuego. 10 p.m.
- River Rock at the Amp. 7 Bridges (Eagles tribute), Hucking Fillbillies. 5 p.m.
- St. Anthony’s Day Festival. RDNA. 7 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. MySpace Nite. 9 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. ASAVA, Wake Magnolia, Currents Collide, Smokey Honey Bluesband. 8 p.m.
Sunday 11
Riverfest. B&O Station, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44502. This family friendly celebration of the Mahoning River includes kayak trips, children’s activities, music, and food. In addition, the Artists of the Rust Belt will host their Summer Market inside the B&O Station. “Riverfest” is presented by Friends of the Mahoning River. 10 a.m.-4 p.m..
Monday 12
Canfield Summer Concert Series on the Green. Canfield Village Green, Canfield 44406. 330-533-1101. Tonight: Canfield Community Band. Tonight: The Del Sinchak Band. Concerts occur from 7-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday 13
Seed to Table – Basil. Culinary Literacy Center, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Grow your own basil and make homemade pesto. Get guidance on selecting the right basil variety, planting and caring for your herb, and harvesting for maximum flavor. For adults. Registration is required. 5:30 p.m.
Concerts in the Park. Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. 330-793-0718. www.austintowntwp.com…. Sunshine Riders. Seventies music and originals. 7-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday 14
Recreational Hikes. Mill Creek MetroParks. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Meets at the Calvary Run parking lot on Calvary Run Drive, Youngstown. Easy, 1-3 miles. Volunteer led hikes focusing on exercising in the outdoors. 9-10 a.m.
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