Youngstown Events | October 8-14, 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 8
Four Seasons Flea & Farm Market. 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-5050. Large market (indoor and outdoor) offers fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses, health and beauty items, jams and jellies, meats, food vendors, and flea market items. The indoor space is 88,000 square feet. The lot area covers 22 acres. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Sunday. Open year round.
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.
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. 2 p.m.
The Doo Wop Project. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246, bo*******@ro***********.com. The Doo Wop Project celebrates the classic vocal harmonies of the 1950s and early ’60s. The program begins with groups like the Crests and the Flamingos and continues with Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, The Temptations, and The Four Seasons. The night also explores modern performers influenced by doo-wop, artists like Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz, and Maroon 5. The Doo Wop Project features stars from “Jersey Boys,” and “Motown: The Musical.” 5 p.m. $45-$20.
Monday 9
Family Story Time. Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. 11 a.m.-noon, Monday, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27.
Celtic Thunder – A Celtic Odyssey. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. Ticketmaster.com…. 8 p.m. $96.75, $66.75, $56.75, $36.75 (plus applicable fees).
Tuesday 10
Tuesday’s For Toddlers October. Center Court, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-652-6980. Meet Katerina Kittycat from “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.” Includes a fall-themed read aloud, pumpkin game and craft, and a meet-and-greet. 11 a.m.
Fantastic Fungi Hike. Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107. www.mil…. Join a park educator as the group hikes and searches for mushrooms. Learn how to identify mushrooms using a field guide. Hike will be 2-3 miles on uneven terrain. The group will stop along the way to identify mushrooms. Wear hiking shoes and bring a mushroom field guide, if you have one. Registration required. Register/pay by Oct. 8 online or call. No pets. No walk-ins. 4-5:30 p.m. $3 per person.
Read to Ellie. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Children will be given a 15-minute reading session with Ellie, a registered-therapy dog. For grades 1-4. Registration is required. 6-7 p.m.
Culture/Counterculture with the Kent State University Fashion Museum. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org…. Culture/Counterculture looks at fashions of the 1960s and early 1970s with a particular focus on the generation gap during that period. This presentation relates to the recent exhibition at the Kent State University Museum which was scheduled to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Kent State’s shootings on May 4, 1970. The presentation will showcase images of pieces drawn from the holdings of the university’s historic costume collection. 6-7:30 p.m.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show 48th Anniversary. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246, bo*******@ro***********.com. This 48th anniversary show will feature original “Rocky Horror” actor Patricia Quinn who starred as Magenta. The event includes the original unedited movie (with a live shadow cast and audience participation). No outside props will be permitted. The event includes a special meet and greet add-on with Quinn. 7 p.m.
Wednesday 11
Volunteer-Led Recreational Hike. Meet at Wick Recreation Area Parking Lot, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. Call 330-740-7114 for details. Moderate, 1-3 miles. Volunteer-led hikes focusing on exercising in the outdoors. 9-10 a.m.
Music at Noon: Voice Studio. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m.
Thursday 12
Sensory Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features books, songs, and rhymes. Designed for children ages 3-10 with autism or other sensory processing needs and their families. Registration required. Occurs in partnership with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley. 3 p.m.
Grove City Market in the Park. Memorial 1010 West Main St., Grove City, Pa. 16127. 412-302-2121. Facebook: OTGCFarmMarket. 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. Through Oct. 26.
Trumbull County Reads 2023 Meet the Author: Deborah Wiles. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org…. Deborah Wiles, author of two of the Trumbull County Reads 2023 featured titles, will visit the Warren Library to share insights and background about her books “Kent State” and “Anthem.” Wiles is also the author of several highly acclaimed books, including “Love, Ruby Lavender” and two National Book Award finalists – “Each Little Bird That Sings” and “Revolution.” 6:30 p.m.
Friday 13
Author Diana Dempsey: “The Unstoppable Eliza Haycraft’” Book Reading and Signing. Books-A-Million, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-652-6980. Inspired by a true story, “The Unstoppable Eliza Haycraft” tells the story of an extraordinary woman in antebellum Missouri who chose her own path. The event features by author Diana Dempsey, a book signing, and questions from the audience. In addition to the signing, the gown which was a crucial in the plot of the book, will be at the store. Register for free at eventbrite.com…. 1-3 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.
- CharBenay’s Wine on the River. 220 W. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-806-4913. charbenays.com…. Solo Six String. 6 p.m.
- Cork & Cap Bottle Shop & Tasting Room. 3225 Elm Road NE, Warren 44483. 330-372-2337. Vinyl Record Night. 7 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. The Head Trips, TV Moms, Madame Marlowe, Goody and The Gospel Live. 8 p.m.
Saturday 14
Vicki Doe Fitness at the Eastwood Event Centre. Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-652-6980. Vicki Doe Fitness will feature a day of health, healing, education and well-being. The event includes panel discussions, a local celebrity cookoff, health screenings and other activities. To register, visit vickidoefitness.com… 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Marching Pride Band Show. Stambaugh Stadium, 577 Fifth Ave, Youngstown 44502. Occurs all day. Oct. 14-15.
Gamechangers Sip And Paint. Center Court, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-652-6980. Includes two sessions with tickets starting at $30 for children and $45 for adults. Visit WeAreGC.org… for information and to register. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.
Buster’s Brigade Birthday Party. Penguin City Brewery, 460 E Federal St,, Youngstown 44503. email ja****@ya***.com or call 330-397-2486. Buster’s Brigade, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with financial need to care for and feed their pets, will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a “Birthday Party” at Penguin City. This family- and pet-friendly event will have activities, raffles and camaraderie. Funds raised at the event will go to Buster’s Brigade community initiatives. Noon-4 p.m.
Family Drop-In Saturdays: The 1960s. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org…. Drop in for the 1960s-themed crafts and activities. For families with children ages 3 and older. 1-4 p.m.
Vampires: Myths, Superstitions, and Reality. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, extension 200. www.wtcpl.org…. Dr. Ronald Brooks and Dr. Gregory George will give the story behind the story, backed with authoritative historical research. 2 p.m.
Latin Fire. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. Guest conductor Francisco Noya will lead the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra through Latin-flavored pops concert. Noya is musical director at the Boston Civic Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 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.
That Arena Rock Show. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246, bo*******@ro***********.com. That Arena Rock Show pays tribute to 1970s and ’80s rock anthems, and includes the music of Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, and others. Blackwater opens. 8 p.m. $25.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, 44408. 330-333-9385. The Sneaky Heat Missiles. 2 p.m.
- Cafe 422/Warren. 4422 Youngstown Road SE, Warren 44484. 330-369-2422. Leather and Lace. 6:30 p.m.
- The Columbiana Cultural Collective. 5 N. Main St., Columbiana 44408. in**@co**************************.com. Jump – America’s Van Halen Experience. 8 p.m.
- Robins Theatre. 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com…. That Arena Rock Show. 8 p.m.
- Steel Valley Brew Works. 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. 330-207-9888. steelvalleybrewworks.com…. Scott Gearheart. 9 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. The Vindys, Truss, Silver Tooth Cactus. 8 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. Darling Decay, Diver City, Self Inflicted, Emerald Rage. 8 p.m.
- The Wickyards. 711 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44505. 330-559-3914. Wick-O-Ween. Halloween cover show. 7 p.m.
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