Youngstown Events | September 8-14, 2024 | Metro Monthly

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SUNDAY 8

Youngstown Area Jewish Film Festival: Kronk’s New Groove. JCC Multi-Purpose Room, Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. Visit jccyoungstown.org… to purchase tickets. Family/comedy/animated. (G). 1 hour, 15 minutes. After his wild adventures with Pacha and Emperor Kuzco, Kronk has started a new life as the head chef in his very own diner. But he’s soon cooking up trouble with the sly enchantress Yzma, trying to make himself look like a success in time for Papi’s arrival. After a bunch of blunders and a massive cheese explosion in the restaurant, Kronk finds himself covered in a heap of trouble. It’s only with the help of friends both old and new that Kronk learns to be true to his groove. The film screening includes a challah making activity at 12:15 p.m. 1 p.m.

W.D. Packard Band. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. Doors open one hour before show. 3 p.m.

Youngstown Area Jewish Film Festival: Live at Mister Kelly’s. JCC Multi-Purpose Room, Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. Visit jccyoungstown.org… to purchase tickets. (2021) Documentary. (Unrated). 1 hour, 23 minutes. Mister Kelly’s launched the careers of superstars like Barbra Streisand, Richard Pryor, Bette Midler and Steve Martin. The iconic Chicago nightclub smashed color and gender barriers and transformed entertainment in postwar America. The screening includes a virtual question-and-answer session with executive producer David Marienthalt. 3 p.m.

MONDAY 9

Mac Monday: Mac Basics. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Beginner’s class covers basic skills on a Mac – from working with applications, files and folders to using a keyboard, mouse and trackpad. Registration is required. 10 a.m.-noon.

Fall Storytime. McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib.org…. Features stories, songs and crafts. Each week features a different theme. Occurs in the children’s room of the library. For children up to 4 years and their caregivers. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 9-Nov. 25 (except Oct. 14).

Back-to-School Open House. Lordstown Library, 1471 Salt Springs Road 44481. 330-824-2094. www.wtcpl.org….Grades K-6 can participate in crafts and a scavenger hunt. Includes snacks. See what the library has to offer during the school year. 4:30-6 p.m.

Beginning Computers 1 Class. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 201. www.wtcpl.org…. Learn the basics of a Windows-based computer. Requires familiarity with a mouse and keyboard. Registration is required. 6 p.m.

Pups & Pages. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Children in grades 1-6 may sign up for 15-minute sessions to read aloud to a registered therapy dog from PAWS Therapy Team. Registration is required. 6-7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY 10

Tech Tuesdays: Internet Basics. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn about search engines, the internet and website navigation. Registration is required. 10 a.m.-noon.

Be a Volunteer Ombudsman. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. A representative from Direction Home of Eastern Ohio will talk about how to become an ombudsman volunteer. Ombudsman volunteers are the eyes and ears in long-term care facilities and provide a voice for long-term care residents. Volunteers visit consumers in nursing homes and assisted living facilities to observe conditions and care, inform residents about their rights and handle any complaints residents may have. 10 a.m.

Playful Learning. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Open play features toys, games and other stations. Drop in anytime during posted hours. For ages 19 months-5 years with a parent or caregiver. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10, 17, 24. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, 19, 26.

Warren Farmers’ Market. North Park Commons, 347 N. Park Ave., NW, Warren 44481. 330-307-2899. Sevasti Tripoulas is market manager. 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). 3-6 p.m., Tuesday. Through Sept. 24.

Pups & Pages. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Children in grades 1-6 may sign up for 15-minute sessions to read aloud to a registered therapy dog from PAWS Therapy Team. Registration is required. 6-7:30 p.m.

Youngstown Area Jewish Film Festival: Supernova: The Music Festival Massacre. JCC Multi-Purpose Room, Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. Visit jccyoungstown.org… to purchase tickets. (2024) Documentary. (Unrated). 52 minutes. “Supernova: The Music Festival Massacre” pieces together dramatic eyewitness accounts from survivors and first responders with real-time footage collated from multiple sources. The film provides a harrowing and detailed rundown of the massacre carried out by Hamas that took place at the Nova music festival on the morning of October 7. Contains mature content. Includes a speaker presentation. 7 p.m.

A.J. Croce – Croce Plays Croce. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com…. “The Croce Plays Croce 50th Anniversary” features singer/songwriter A.J. Croce, drummer Gary Mallaber, bassist David Barard, and guitar player and violinist James Pennebaker. The show includes a multi-media presentation featuring Jim Croce’s most memorable songs, including “Operator,” “Time in a Bottle” and others. 7:30 p.m. $75-$39.

WEDNESDAY 11

Recreational Hikes. Newport Wetlands, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Meet at the parking lot on West Newport Drive. Moderate 2-4 miles. Call for details. 9 a.m.

Forest Babies. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. For ages 1-3 with a parent or caregiver. Explore the trails at Ford Nature Center and create a simple nature craft. Dress for the weather. Includes an outdoor nature time. Register/pay by Sept. 9. No walk-ins, no pets. 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11. $5.

Music at Noon. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-2307. 12:15 p.m.

QPR Training. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) training helps people to recognize the signs and symptoms of someone considering suicide. Attendees will become better equipped with these lifesaving skills. Presented by Amy Zell of Grief and Loss in Motion (suicidepostvention.org…). 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11 and 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21. 5 p.m.

Pysanky: Ukrainian Batik Eggshells. Community Library of the Shenango Valley, 11 N. Sharpsville Ave., Sharon, Pa. 16146. 724-981-4360. Carol Novosel of Sharon has created thousands of exquisitely decorated eggs using waxes and dyes. Novosel will bring her creations and speak about why they’re an important part of Ukrainian Easter celebrations. She has given decorated eggs to President Bill Clinton and Alex Trebek and her work was featured on “Jeopardy!” Participants will be able to try a bit of pysanky art themselves. 6 p.m.

THURSDAY 12

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets Class. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 201. www.wtcpl.org…. Learn how to navigate basic features on your Android or Apple smartphone or tablet. Bring your own fully-charged device. Registration is required. 2 p.m.

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. 3-4 p.m.

Crafting Party. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. Adults may get creative and enjoy making various crafts. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. 5:30 p.m.

Food for Thought: The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. Lit Youngstown’s monthly book discussion occurs every second Thursday from September to May. September’s title is “The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois” by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers. The book is available at the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County and POP! Art Books Culture via Bookshop.org…. 5:30 p.m.

Tween Tech Night. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Using both guided instruction and self-paced exploration, tweens will be introduced to different technologies and coding. For tweens ages 9-12. 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, 19 or 26.

Rock the Park – a Geological Exploration of Mill Creek Park. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. Ever wonder how Mill Creek Park was formed? For much of geologic history, Ohio was underwater and near the equator. Travel back 300 million years and explore the formation of the park throughout geologic time aboard the Cohasset Express. Register/pay by Sept. 10. 6-8 p.m. $10 (resident), $12 (nonresident). $7 (senior/youth resident), $9 (senior/youth nonresident).

Microsoft Publisher Basics. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn the basics of using Microsoft Publisher to create flyers and brochures. Basic computer skills are required. Registration is required. 6 p.m.

Youngstown Area Jewish Film Festival: Four Winters. JCC Multi-Purpose Room, Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. Visit jccyoungstown.org… to purchase tickets. (2022) Documentary. (Unrated). 1 hour, 39 minutes. “All I owned was my camera, a leopard coat, and a grenade in case of capture . . . the pillow was the rifle, the walls were the trees and the sky was the roof,” says partisan Faye Schulman. Over 25,000 Jewish partisans fought back against the Nazis and their collaborators from deep within the forests of World War II’s Eastern Europe, Ukraine and Belarus. Against extraordinary odds, they escaped Nazi slaughter, transforming from young innocents to courageous resistance fighters. Shattering the myth of Jewish passivity, these last surviving partisans tell their stories of resistance in “Four Winters,” revealing a stunning narrative of heroism and resilience. 7 p.m.

The Muransky Companies Present: Jay Leno. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com…. Legendary comedian Jay Leno takes center stage for a one-night-only stand-up comedy. Leno’s career spans late-night television, stand-up comedy, bestselling children’s books and philanthropy. From his reign as host of the “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” to his Emmy Award-winning “Jay Leno’s Garage,” which boasts over 3.6 million YouTube subscribers worldwide, Leno continues to entertain audiences. 7:30 p.m. $89-$39.

FRIDAY 13

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. New Castle Playhouse. 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa. 16101. 724-654-3437. www.newcastleplayhouse.org…. Based on the book by Rachel Sheinki. Musical score by William Finn. An eclectic group of sixth-graders arrives at the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, each eager to win for very different reasons. Directed by Michael Cavalier. 7:30 p.m., Sept. 13-14, 19-21. 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, 22. Adults, $19. Seniors (60 and older), $16. Veterans, $14. Youth (12 and under) $14.

Jim Breuer – Survival With Laughter. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com…. Actor and comedian Jim Breuer hosts the weekly podcast “The Breuniverse” and was a “Saturday Night Live” cast member from 1995-98. 8 p.m. $79-39.

MUSIC & NIGHTSPOTS | FRIDAY 13

Flying Pig Saloon. 175 N. Ellsworth Ave., Salem 44460. 330-337-9117. Rock the Pig 2024: Iravera, Counting Gravestones, The Undone, Dead by Winter, Only the Lucky Ones Die. 6 p.m.-midnight.

Iron Mann Grille. 1762 N. State St, Girard 44420. 330-530-7179. RDNA. 7 p.m.

The New Manhattan. 7262 Hubbard-Masury Road, Hubbard 44425. 330-534-7890. Joshua Lee Nelson. 9 p.m.

Robins Theatre. 160 E. Market St., Warren. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com…. Jim Breuer. Comedy. 8 p.m.

Up a Creek Saloon. 4793 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-5135. No Funk, No Justice. 7-10 p.m.

Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. Eric MCM Happy Hour Show. 5 p.m.

Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. 20 Watt Tombstone, St. James and the Apostles, Franklin Dead Rose, Beast Killer. 8 p.m.

SATURDAY 14

Birding the Springfield Forest. 11840 Springfield Road, North Lima 44452. Register online or call 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. Jeff Harvey will lead this early morning hike. Space is limited. Boots are required. Moderate, 1.25 miles. Register by Sept. 12. 8-9:30 a.m.

Warren Flea and Farmers Market. 428 Main Ave. SW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8298. Features produce, baked goods, packaged items, food vendors and flea market items. Indoor and outdoor areas (pavilions and open air). 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday and Saturday.

New Castle Farmers Market. East and East Washington streets, downtown New Castle, Pa. Offers fresh produce (fruit and vegetables), canned items (jams, jellies, pickles) and flowers. Toward the end of the growing season, the market offers mums, pumpkins and other fall items. Free parking. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays. July through October.

Howland Farmers’ Market. Richard E. Orwig Park, 8189 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-3461. Market manager: Aubrie Manley. Features fruits and vegetables from local and regional growers, homemade jams, honey, eggs, grass-fed meats, baked goods, specialty products and live music.Accepts SNAP, Produce Perks, WIC and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday. Through Oct. 12.

Niles Artisan Farmers Market: Fall Harvest. 434 Robbins Ave., Niles 44446. 330-984-7973. Patricia Rickard is market manager. Features pumpkins, mums and cornstalks, produce, baked goods, honey, herbs, handmade soaps, food and drink, live music and art classes. Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 7-Oct. 20.

Fresh Marketplace @ New Wilmington Center. Chestnut and Vine streets, New Wilmington, Pa. 16142. Offers fresh, local farm produce and craft products. Features fruits, vegetables, cheeses, flowers, organic eggs, honey, maple syrup, pasture-raised poultry, lamb, pork and Angus beef. Artisan and specialty products include lotions, soaps, candles and chocolates. Offers ready-to-eat meals. Markets include musicians, children’s activities and yoga. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday. May through September.

Northside Farmers’ Market. 832 Elm St., Youngstown 44505. 330-518-6971. Occurs in the Elm Street corridor (north of Youngstown State and south of Wick Park). Jim Converse is market manager. Features produce and vendors. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday. June through mid-September.

Haymaker Farmers’ Market. Downtown Kent and Franklin Avenue (between Main and Summit streets under the Haymaker overpass), Kent 44240. Email:

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. Features local and regional producers. Offers artisan baked goods, certified-organic produce, cheese, coffees, teas, eggs, fresh-cut flowers, honey, jams, jellies, mushrooms, soaps, maple syrup, microgreens and hydroponic lettuces, non-GMO heirloom seeds, pet treats and pasture-raised, hormone/antibiotic free meats. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday (April through October) and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (November).

Wildflower Wander. Collier Preserve, 2819 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield 44406.330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. Explore native wildflowers and other plants with park educators and an Ohio certified volunteer naturalist. Meet at the Collier Preserve lower parking lot. Parking is limited. No restrooms on-site. No walk-ins. No pets. Register by Sept. 12. 10 a.m.

History of Baseball in the Mahoning Valley. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. P.M. Kovach, author and creator of Eastwood Field’s “Days Gone By” exhibit, visits to discuss the eventful history of baseball in the Mahoning Valley. The author will be available to sign copies of his book, “Baseball in the Mahoning Valley: From Pioneers to the Scrappers,” purchased at the event. 2 p.m.

Lake Erie Folklore. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Judith S. Neulander will discuss folklore surrounding Lake Erie, including ghost ships that sail silently, a Black Dog that brings doom to sailors who see it, sea monsters that swirl in the murky depths above a UFO base, and other tales found in her book, “Folklore of Lake Erie.” 2 p.m.

Oktoberfest on the Square. Courthouse Square, 161 High St. NW, Warren 44481-1006. The Trumbull County Historical Society will present this one-day, family-friendly event featuring traditional German music, food and beer. Each ticket includes a meal ticket, two alcoholic beverages and entertainment. Tickets may be pre-purchased online or at the event. 4-8 p.m.

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. New Castle Playhouse. 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa. 16101. 724-654-3437. www.newcastleplayhouse.org…. Based on the book by Rachel Sheinki. Musical score by William Finn. An eclectic group of sixth-graders arrives at the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, each eager to win for very different reasons. Directed by Michael Cavalier. 7:30 p.m., Sept. 13-14, 19-21. 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, 22. Adults, $19. Seniors (60 and older), $16. Veterans, $14. Youth (12 and under) $14.

The Six Ages Of Woman. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com…. Mary Faktor explores the stages of a woman’s life with humor. 8 p.m. $25-$18.

MUSIC & NIGHTSPOTS | SATURDAY 14

Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. 330-333-9385. birdfishbrew.com…. Gianna Montouri, The Conkle Bros. 2 p.m.

Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. 330-333-9385. birdfishbrew.com…. Embers of Floyd, A Pink Floyd Experience. 6 p.m.

Iron Mann Grille. 1762 N. State St, Girard 44420. 330-530-7179. Samuel John. 7 p.m.

The New Manhattan. 7262 Hubbard-Masury Road, Hubbard 44425. 330-534-7890. Celestial Overdrive. 8 p.m.

Steel Valley Brew Works. 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512-5614. 330-207-9888. SteelValleyBrewWorks.com…. Decades. 9 p.m.-midnight.

Up a Creek Saloon. 4793 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-5135. 7% Superstar. 7-10 p.m.

Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. From a Second Story Window, Saggrs, Samarra. 8 p.m.

Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. West Rockwell, Slag Genie. 8 p.m.