Youngstown Events | October 1-7, 2023 | Metro Monthly | Tell us about your event! We give priority to the greater Youngstown-Warren, Ohio area, Columbiana, and western Pennsylvania. Email: in**@me**********.net. Office: 330-259-0435.
Sunday 1
Four Seasons Flea & Farm Market. 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-5050. Large market offers fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses, health and beauty items, maple syrup, jams and jellies, packaged goods, meats, prepared foods, food vendors, and flea market items. Wednesday and Sunday. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
47th Boardman Rotary Oktoberfest. Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman 44512. This one-day event features art, crafts and entertainment. In addition, the event offers food, and children’s entertainment. Oktoberfest is the Rotary Club of Boardman’s single largest fundraiser. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $5.
Metroparks Open Skate at the DEK Rink. Wick Recreation Area DEK Hockey Rink, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7112. www.mil…. Bring your roller skates or inline skates to the DEK hockey rink for four hours of skating. Music and lights available when construction is completed at The Warming House. Skates are not available to rent. This event is open to any ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Sundays through Oct. 29. Noon-4 p.m.
Little Shop of Horrors. Youngstown Playhouse, Main Stage, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. youngstownplayhouse.org…. Book and lyrics by Howard Ashman. Music by Alan Menken. Based on the film by Roger Corman. Robert Dennick Joki is director/costume designer. Tyler Stouffer is music director and Caitlyn Santiago is stage manager. The cast includes Kage Coven (Seymour); Carolyn Colley (Audrey); Nathan Beagle (Mr. Mushnik), Frank Carsone (Orin), Connor Bezeredi (Audrey 2); Heather Powell (Urchin); Wayne Bonner Iii (Urchin); Sarah Whitlach (Urchin). Ensemble: Holly Anne, John Weber, Briana Wagner Matijieric, Eric Mccrea. 2:30 p.m.
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Youngstown Press Club: Warren Mayor Douglas Franklin. BRITE Energy Innovators, 125 W. Market St., Warren 44481. youngstownpressclub.com…. Warren Mayor Douglas Franklin will discuss development in and near the downtown during the Youngstown Press Club’s breakfast meeting. Warren’s downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods are slated for a major revitalization in the coming months and Franklin will discuss current and future projects connected to this effort. Franklin, a Democrat who has been Warren’s mayor for 12 years, is unopposed for a fourth four-year term in that office in the Nov. 7 general election. He cites the demolition of the blighted former St. Joseph Riverside Hospital building late last year and earlier this year as one of his major accomplishments. Tickets are required for the breakfast and may be obtained by visiting youngstownpressclub.com…. The Youngstown Press Club was re-established in 2018 to promote journalism and other communication-related professions in the Mahoning Valley. 8 a.m. The cost is $15 for club members and $20 for non-members.
Yoga in the Gardens. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Marina Perdos will teach a blend of yoga styles. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a small blanket. Register/pay online or call 330-740-7116, ext. 230. Walk-ins welcome. $15/class. 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30-11 a.m., Oct. 3-31.
Warren Farmers’ Market. Perkins Park (near the Kinsman House), 303 Mahoning Court N.W., Warren 44481. 330-307-2899. Email: se*****@tn*******.org. Offers fresh and locally grown produce, specialty items, nutrition education and yoga. Accepts credit and debit cards and the Ohio Direction Card/SNAP (food-assistance benefits EBT card). Tuesdays through Oct 3. 3-6 p.m.
Wednesday 4
Lit Youngstown/SAA collaborative exhibition. Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105.
T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercises, instruction of selected movements and narrated practice of a classic Chen T’ai Chi form. Register online or call 330-740-7116, ext. 230. Walk-ins welcome. $12/class. Noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4-25.
Music at Noon: Flute Studio Recital. Music at Noon. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m.
DALS Lecture Betsy Stirratt. McDonough Museum of Art, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. Betsy Stirratt has exhibited her paintings, books, objects and installations widely since 1983. She has had solo exhibitions at The Mütter Museum, the International Museum of Surgical Science and galleries and museums in the US and in Ireland. Her work has been included in group exhibits at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, White Columns and Art in General among many others. 5:30 p.m.
The Centofanti Symposium Lecture Series Presents Dr. Amy Acton. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com…. Dr. Amy Acton is noteworthy for her role as director of the Ohio Department of Health during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic. Her leadership earned her the JFK Library Profile in Covid Courage Award. Acton has over 30 years of experience in executive leadership, philanthropy, public service, teaching, and advocacy. She was recently named one of USA Today’s Women of the Year. This event has a limit of four tickets per order. 6:30 p.m.
Thursday 5
Friday 6
An Evening in Casablanca. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com…. “An Evening in Casablanca” is United Returning Citizens signature fundraising gala. The keynote speaker will be Jay Williams, president and CEO of the Hartford Foundation, and former mayor of Youngstown. 6 p.m.
Zombie Prom. Ford Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. To purchase show tickets, call or visit ysu.tix.com…. Set in the nuclear 1950s, the production tells the story of a teenage love affair gone awry, resulting in a zombie transformation. The musical runs Oct. 6-15. 7:30 p.m.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave. , Columbiana, 44408. 330-333-9385. Boozin’ & Groovin’. 7 p.m.
- The Casual Pint. The Shops at Boardman Park, 393 Boardman Poland Road, Boardman 44512. 330-787-9799. youngstown.thecasualpint.com…. Solo Six String. 7 p.m.
- Cork & Cap Bottle Shop & Tasting Room. 3225 Elm Road NE, Warren 44483. 330-372-2337. Steve Vuich. 7 p.m.
- Salvatore’s Italian Grill Howland. 8720 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-609-7777. Jay Byrd. 6-9 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. Mom’s Basement Fest. 7 p.m.
Saturday 7
Youngstown Flea. 365 E. Boardman St., downtown Youngstown 44503. 330-565-5483. in**@yo************.com. youngstownflea.com…. The Youngstown Flea continues its eighth season today. The Flea features local and regional merchants selling arts, antique and re-purposed furniture, vintage clothing, collectibles, jewelry, candles, food, drink and produce. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Howland Farmers’ Market. Richard E. Orwig Park, 8189 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-3461. Market manager: Aubrie Manley. Email: Fa***********@ho*************.org 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. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday. Through Oct. 14.
Northside Farmers’ Market. 832 Elm St., Youngstown 44505. 330-518-6971. Occurs on Elm Street (north of Youngstown State and south of Wick Park). Features regional produce by primary producers and local vendors. Offers preserves, eggs, honey, pickles, sauces, plants, food, fair-trade coffee, and baked goods. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Brass Metropolis Presents a Tribute to Chicago. Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. This eight-piece band captures the music and stylings of the early Chicago Transit Authority. 7:30 p.m.
Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. Ticketmaster.com…. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $44.75.
Zombie Prom. Ford Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. To purchase show tickets, call or visit ysu.tix.com…. Set in the nuclear 1950s, the production tells the story of a teenage love affair gone awry, resulting in a zombie transformation. The musical runs Oct. 6-15. 7:30 p.m.
Music & Nightspots
- Cork & Cap Bottle Shop & Tasting Room. 3225 Elm Road NE, Warren 44483. 330-372-2337. Richie Wilkins Trio. 7 p.m.
- DeYor Performing Arts Center. 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-4269. Brass Metropolis. 7:30 p.m.
- Modern Methods Brewing Co. 125 David Grohl Alley, Warren 44481. 330-333-1594. Emo Night Acoustic. 7 p.m.
- Salem Eagles. 1884 N. Ellsworth Ave., Salem 44460. 330-337-8053. Casie and Dave. 8 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. Mom’s Basement Fest. 7 p.m.
- The Wickyards. 711 Wick Ave, Youngstown 44505. 330-559-3914. The (g)Raveyards. 8 p.m.
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