Youngstown Events | October 15-23, 2023 | Metro Monthly | Tell us about your event! We give priority to the greater Youngstown-Warren, Ohio area, Columbiana, and western Pennsylvania. Email:
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Sunday 15
Yoga Basics Course. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Release physical and mental tensions while gradually improving strength and flexibility. Gentle but thorough classes guided by experienced instructor Karres Cvetkovich. Register online or call. This is an eight-week course. 9:15-10:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 15-Dec. 3. $96.
Marching Pride Band Show. Stambaugh Stadium, 577 Fifth Ave, Youngstown 44502. Occurs all day. Oct. 14-15.
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. Occurs on Sundays through Oct. 29. Noon-4 p.m.
MetroCyclers: Lake Newport. West Newport Wetlands Parking Lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7107. www.mil…. Meet at West Newport Wetlands Parking Lot for a bike ride along Lake Newport. 12-15 miles moderately difficult with hills. Call for details 330-740-7114. 1-2 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. 2 p.m.
Pumpkin Walk at Twilight. Outdoor Concourse, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7107. Take a stroll along pumpkin-lined paths as day turns to night. Includes children’s activities at the new Cushwa Outdoor Education Pavilion at Fellows. Sponsored, in part, by 21 WFMJ/WBCB. 4-8 p.m.
Concert Band/Wind Ensemble Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com…. 4 p.m.
Monday 16
Tuesday 17
“Sense”ational Play. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features activities that will stimulate your child’s senses. For 18 months to 3-years old with a caregiver. 11 a.m.
Warren Civic Music Association: RocOpraNatra. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-293, 330-399-4885. This Canadian trio fuses rock, opera, and the stylings of classic crooners like Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. The repertoire mixes pop, music from the American songbook, and dramatic readings of classically influenced material. The group features Brian Roman, Danny Scott, and Christopher Dallo. As RocOpraNatra notes in a promotional video, “When worlds collide, the musical universe expands.” The group will be backed by a live band. 7 p.m. $125 (season), $40 (single ticket).
“The Price is Right” Live. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. This interactive stage production takes the classic TV game show on the road where the audience can participate in competing for and winning prizes. 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 18
CCCA Open House. Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. YSU’s Cliffe College Of Creative Arts And Communication will host an all-day open house for prospective students. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Faculty Recital: Music at Noon. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m.
ASL Club. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St., New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features a themed lesson on American Sign Language. For children and families. Registration is required. 6 p.m.
African American Genealogy. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, extension 202. www.wtcpl.org…. Participants will learn to trace family history using traditional and digitized resources, including the Freedmen’s Bureau, the African American Heritage database, and the Unknown No Longer website. Those taking the class should be familiar with navigating a computer using a mouse. Registration is required. 6 p.m.
Elizabeth Smart: Her Life Two Decades after Abduction and Terror. Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. This program is presented as part of the Mahoning County Bar Association Foundation Speaker Series. Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her bedroom in Salt Lake City in In 2002. Smart will tell her story of survival and her efforts to help children. The topics discussed in Smart’s story can potentially be graphic in nature. Discretion is advised. 6:30 p.m.
Thursday 19
Halloween Baby Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features Halloween songs and stories for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Costumes are optional. 10 a.m.
Masterpiece Mornings with Medici Museum of Art. Center Court. Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-652-6980. Children ages 3 and up will bring home their very own masterpiece with a variety of crafts and art projects demonstrated by the Medici Museum of Art. Call to register your child. Occurs the third Thursday of every month. 11 a.m.
Sprout Club – Pick a Pumpkin. Classroom B, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7107, extension 129. www.mil…. For ages 3-5 with an adult. Features fun and hands-on activities learning all about pumpkins. The group will visit the pumpkin patch where each child will pick their own pumpkin. Register/pay by Oct. 17, online or call. 1-2 p.m. $7.
Friday 20
7th Annual Fall Literary Festival. Cliffe College of Creative Arts,Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. Email:
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. The 7th annual Fall Literary Festival will feature readings, talks, interviews, roundtables, and writing workshops. In addition, a book fair will include nearly two dozen small presses, booksellers, and programs. The two-day event occurs on and around the YSU campus. Occurs Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Blippi Live. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. Ticketmaster.com…. 6 p.m. $59.50, $49.50, $29.50.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave. , Columbiana, 44408. 330-333-9385. Boozin’ & Groovin’ with Rolling Boxcar International. 7 p.m.
- Cafe 422/Boardman. 8586 South Ave., Boardman 44514. 330-629-2422. Leather and Lace. Acoustic. 6:30 p.m.
- Cork & Cap Bottle Shop & Tasting Room. 3225 Elm Road NE, Warren 44483. 330-372-2337. L&M Station. 7 p.m.
- Frenchy’s Irish Bar & Grill. 6000 Mahoning Ave, Austintown 44515. 330-953-3473. Solo Six String. 8 p.m.
- Steel Valley Brew Works. 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. 330-207-9888. steelvalleybrewworks.com…. Piano Maniacs. 9 p.m.
- W.D. Packard Music Hall. Blippi the Musical: The Wonderful World Tour. 6 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. Stress Dolls, Girl Cologne, Riley Burke Band. 8 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. Teddy Bear Orchestra. 8 p.m.
Saturday 21
7th Annual Fall Literary Festival. Cliffe College of Creative Arts,Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. Email:
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. The 7th annual Fall Literary Festival will feature readings, talks, interviews, roundtables, and writing workshops. In addition, a book fair will include nearly two dozen small presses, booksellers, and programs. The two-day event occurs on and around the YSU campus. Occurs Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Howland Farmers’ Market. Richard E. Orwig Park, 8189 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-3461. Market manager: Aubrie Manley. Email:
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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.
Haymaker Farmers’ Market. Downtown Kent and Franklin Avenue (between Main and Summit streets under the Haymaker overpass), Kent 44240. www.haymakermarket.com…. Email:
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. Local and regional producers. Offers artisan baked goods; certified-organic produce; cheese; coffees, teas and seasoning mixes; eggs; flowers; honey; jams, jellies; mushrooms; soaps; maple syrup; microgreens and hydroponic lettuces; pasture-raised, hormone/antibiotic free meats; and pet treats. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday (April through October), 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (November).
Pick a Pumpkin Tractor-Wagon Rides. Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7107. www.mil…. Take a tractor-wagon ride to the pumpkin patch to pick a cannonball-size pumpkin. Dress for the weather as the patch might be muddy. Barns are open. Register/pay by Oct. 19, online or call 330-740-7107. 10-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon $5.
MetroMutts: Howl-O-Ween Hike. Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Includes a hike, a dog Halloween costume contest, prizes, and refreshments. Easy, 2 miles. Call for details. 11 a.m.-noon. MetroMutts members free, non-members $10.
Justin Hayward: The Voice of the Moody Blues. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Justin Hayward is known principally as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for the Moody Blues. Hayward joined the Moody Blues in 1966 and hit with the single “Fly Me High.” Other classics include ”Nights in White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” “Question,” “The Voice,” “I Know You’re Out There Somewhere,” and “Your Wildest Dreams.” 8 p.m. $57-$39.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, 44408. 330-333-9385. Barry Carroll. 2 p.m.
- Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, 44408. 330-333-9385. Winona Road. 6 p.m.
- Robins Theatre.160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com…. Justin Wayward: The Voice of the Moody Blues. 8 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. EMO-ween. Benefit for All About the Pawz. 8 p.m.
Sunday 22
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. Occurs on Sundays through Oct. 29. Noon-4 p.m.
Survivor Recognition Ceremony. Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-652-6980. The Eastwood Mall will host the Survivor Recognition Ceremony with Zeta Tau Alpha and CheerTime Athletics in partnership with Hot 101. This event honors breast cancer survivors of the community, and includes special performances honoring local survivors, a recognition walk and gifts. For questions and to register your survivor email Kim at
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Pick a Pumpkin Tractor-Wagon Rides. Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7107. www.mil…. Take a tractor-wagon ride to the pumpkin patch to pick a cannonball-size pumpkin. Dress for the weather as the patch might be muddy. Barns are open. Register/pay by Oct. 20, online or call. 1-2 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. $5.
Voice Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3636. 3 p.m.
The Tamburitzans. Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. The ensemble will perform the music and dances of Bulgaria, Ukraine, Croatia, and others. 3 p.m.
The Sixties Show. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,
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. The Sixties Show features the hits, B-sides and deep cuts from the greatest songs of the 1960s. 7 p.m. $49.
Monday 23
Home School Investigators. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, extension 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Children in grades K-6 can explore a different mystery topic each month through activities, crafts, games, and science. Registration is required. 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 23 and 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25. 2 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble Concert. Chestnut Room, first floor, Kilcawley Center, YSU, One University Plaza at Elm Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3636. Presented by YSU’s Dana School of Music. 7:30 p.m.
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