Youngstown Events | November 8-14, 2022 | Find things to do in Youngstown and Warren, Ohio. Festivals, concerts, Mill Creek Park, YSU football, and more. Find something to do this weekend. Office: 330-259-0435.
Tuesday 8
Family Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. 10-11 a.m.
Knife Skills. Culinary Literacy Center, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn the proper way to care for and use knives safely in the kitchen. Participants will receive a knife to take home. 5:30-6:40 p.m.
ESL-English Conversation Group. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills. Space is limited and registration is required. 6-7 p.m.
Steve Vai: Inviolate Tour. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. Rescheduled from March 8, 2022. All original tickets will be honored. 8 p.m. $88, $72, $62, $52.
Wednesday 9
Recreational Hikes. MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at MetroParks Farm. Easy, 2 or 4 miles. Volunteer-led hikes focus on exercising outdoors. Call Wick Recreation Area at 330-740-7114 for details. 9-10 a.m.
Baby Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10-10:30 a.m.
Music at Noon: Sean Yancer, Diane Yazvac piano. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m.
Online and In-Person: The Triumph and Tragedy of Edgar Allan Poe. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483.330-399-8807. Instructor Susan Cannavino will offer a unique historical perspective on Edgar Allan Poe. This event will be hybrid (in-person and virtual). This presentation will be held in the Harding Meeting Room on the library’s first floor. To join virtually via Zoom, call 330-399-8807 ext. 200 or email RE*@WT***.ORG to receive an invitation link to the Zoom session. 2 p.m.
Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. To register, call 330-399-8807, ext. 139. Classes at Warren will be held in the classroom on the second floor. Learn how to create, edit and save a basic presentation using Microsoft Powerpoint. Familiarity with a mouse, keyboard and computer required. Registration is required. 6-8 p.m.
Thursday 10
Toddler Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For ages 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver. 10-10:30 a.m.
Interactive Nutrition Education Program. Culinary Literacy Center, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Families with children (birth to 18), families who are pregnant, caregivers, or young adults (18 to 26 without children) can join this nine-week series on nutrition education, physical activity, and food. 10-11:30 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 around websites. 10 a.m.-noon.
Marvel Madness. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483.330-399-8807. Celebrate the premiere of “Black Panther 2” with games and crafts. For teens in grades 7-12. 6 p.m.
Friday 11
Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-747-7825. youngstownphantoms.com…. The Phantoms play Dubuque. 7:05 p.m. $25-$14.
Godspell. Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. www. ysu.tix.com…. YSU will present the musical “Godspell” on select nights and matinees through Nov. 20. The musical includes a series of parables that are interspersed with music set to lyrics from traditional hymns. 7:30 p.m.
Opera Western Reserve’s La Bohème. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com…. Giacomo Puccini’s “La Bohème” tells the story of a poor seamstress and her artist friends in 1830s Paris. 7:30 p.m.
Inlaws, Outlaws, and Other People (That Should Be Shot). Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-652-1103. trumbullnewtheatre.com…. Comedy by Steve Fanco. Directed by T. Gilbert. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday. 2 p.m. on Sunday. Nov. 4-5, 11-13, 18-20. 7:30 p.m. $17, adults; $15, students.
The Day They Shot John Lennon. Moyer Room, Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. www.theyoungstownplayhouse.com…. Written by James McLure. Directed by Frank Martin. A group of strangers meets at the location of Lennon’s murder to reminisce about his life with humorous and moving anecdotes. Frank Martin directs. Friday and Saturday shows are 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11-20. 7:30 p.m. $27, $22, and $17, plus a $3 fee per ticket.
Big Astronomy: People, Places & Discoveries. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Discover the impressive observatories in Chile, the people who run them, and the exciting discoveries uncovered by these world-class telescopes. This program will include a presentation of the night sky as seen from the Southern Hemisphere. Other dates and times: 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12; 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19. 8 p.m.
Kathleen Madigan. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. 8 p.m. $62.75,$43,$38,$30.
The Dave Matthews Band Experience. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246, bo*******@ro***********.com. Featuring The Dave Matthews tribute band. 8 p.m.
Music & Nightspots
- Frenchy’s Irish Pub & Grill. RDNA. 9 p.m.
- Liebe Wein. Goes Like This. Acoustic. 8 p.m.
- Robins Theatre. The Dave Matthews Tribute Band. 7 p.m.
- The Wickyards. Hello Lunda, Speedo Agreedo, Riley Burke, Quentin Melnick. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 12
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Big Bird’s Adventure begins on Sesame Street when Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits from China. The program takes young viewers on an exciting discovery of the sun, moon and stars. Learn about the Big Dipper and the North Star and take an imaginary trip to the Moon. For children and families. 2 p.m.
Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-747-7825. youngstownphantoms.com…. The Phantoms play Dubuque. 7:05 p.m. $25-$14.
Godspell. Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. www. ysu.tix.com…. YSU will present “Godspell” on select nights and matinees through Nov. 20. 7:30 p.m.
The Day They Shot John Lennon. Moyer Room, Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. www.theyoungstownplayhouse.com…. Written by James McLure. Directed by Frank Martin. A group of strangers meets at the location of Lennon’s murder to reminisce about his life with humorous and moving anecdotes. Frank Martin directs. Friday and Saturday shows are 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11-20. 7:30 p.m. $27, $22, and $17, plus a $3 fee per ticket.
Inlaws, Outlaws, and Other People (That Should Be Shot). Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-652-1103. trumbullnewtheatre.com…. Comedy by Steve Fanco. Directed by T. Gilbert. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday. 2 p.m. on Sunday. Nov. 4-5, 11-13, 18-20. 7:30 p.m. $17, adults; $15, students.
Big Astronomy: People, Places & Discoveries. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Discover the impressive observatories in Chile, the people who run them and the exciting discoveries uncovered by these world-class telescopes. This program will include a presentation of the night sky as seen from the Southern Hemisphere. Other dates and times: 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19. 8 p.m.
The Robert Cray Band. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246, bo*******@ro***********.com. Since 1974, The Robert Cray Band has been touring and recording their unique groove, born from a love of soul, R&B, gospel, blues, and rock n roll. The five-time Grammy winner has been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame and earned the Americana Music Awards Lifetime Achievement for Performance. 8 p.m.
Music & Nightspots
- Columbiana Cultural Collective. The Dave Matthews Tribute Band. 6 p.m.
- East High School. Valley Gold Holiday Classic. 6 p.m.
- Leon’s. Random Strangers. Country. 9 p.m.
- New Manhattan. Bad Juju. 9 p.m.
- Robins Theatre. The Robert Cray Band.
- Westside Bowl. Carrion Vael, Assimilator, Severed Headshop. 8 p.m.
- The Wickyards. Happy Endings, The Book Club, Plinko, Transmuting Reality, What We’ve Become. 7 p.m.
- Woodland Cellars. Rachel & Lucas. Irish Fiddling, acoustic, originals and folk. 7 p.m.
Sunday 13
MetroCyclers. MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Meet at MetroParks Farm for a bike trip. Bring your own helmet and bike or rent a bike from Trailside Bicycle Company and meet at the Farm. Moderate 5-7 mile ride, low to no inclines. Call Wick Recreation Area at 330-740-7114 for details. 1-2 p.m. Free (members), $5 (non-members).
Godspell. YSU Ford Theater, Bliss Hall Tickets are available at www. ysu.tix.com…. YSU will present the musical “Godspell” on select nights and matinees through Nov. 20. 2 p.m.
Inlaws, Outlaws and Other People (That Should Be Shot). Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-652-1103. trumbullnewtheatre.com…. Comedy by Steve Fanco. Directed by T. Gilbert. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday. 2 p.m. on Sunday. Nov. 4-5, 11-13, 18-20. 2 p.m. $17, adults; $15, students.
The Day They Shot John Lennon. Moyer Room, Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. www.theyoungstownplayhouse.com…. Written by James McLure. Directed by Frank Martin. A group of strangers meets at the location of Lennon’s murder to reminisce about his life with humorous and moving anecdotes. Frank Martin directs. Friday and Saturday shows are 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11-20. 2:30 p.m. $27, $22, and $17, plus a $3 fee per ticket.
W.D. Packard Concert Band. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. 3 p.m.
Swan Lake. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents “Swan Lake.” 6 p.m.
Side-by-Side Honor Band Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. 7:30 p.m.
Monday 14
Cutting the Cord. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-2011. Looking for cost-effective alternatives to cable? This informative presentation will consider cable replacement options such as streaming services like YouTube TV as well as a discussion of other popular devices and products. 6:30 p.m.
Kids in the Kitchen. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483.330-399-8807. This program will introduce participants to basic cooking terms, safety practices, and a new recipe. For grades 3-6. Registration is required by Nov. 10. 6:30 p.m.
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