Youngstown Events | Upcoming Major Events | September/October – We give priority to the greater Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana County and western Pennsylvania. Email questions or suggestions to in**@me**********.net or call 330-259-0435. A list of upcoming major events (through December) appears in the September print edition.
SEPTEMBER
King’s X. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246, bo*******@ro***********.com. King’s X mixes progressive metal, funk and soul with vocals influenced by gospel, blues, and British Invasion rock. The hits include “Its Love,” “Black Flag,” and “Dog Man.” Sound and Shape opens. 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 8. $65-$40.
Michael Franzese. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246, bo*******@ro***********.com. Michael Franzese grew up as the son of the underboss of New York’s Colombo crime family. Franzese will discuss his former life in organized crime. A special VIP package includes a meet-and-greet dinner at Salvatore’s Italian Restaurant. Call for VIP ticket prices and reservations. 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9. $49-$20.
The Thomas Colloquium on Free Enterprise Presents Allyson Felix. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com…. Allyson Felix has earned 11 Olympic medals, 13 global titles and 10 U.S. championships. She delivered the fastest 400m relay split in world championship history. Felix holds the most U.S. Track & Field Olympic medals of all time, and her accomplishments make her as one of the world’s greatest female athletes. Felix will share her stories of hard work and perseverance on the track and in her advocacy work. 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 14.
Anthony Rodia: Totally Relatable Tour. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com…. Comedian Anthony Rodia will perform at Stambaugh as part of his Totally Relatable Tour. Rodia’s observational humor covers marriage, parenthood, and road rage. During the quarantine, “Road Rage Wednesday” became a fan favorite. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 15. $69-$49.
Hardy: The Mockingbird and The Crow Fall Tour. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com…. Special guests include Lainey Wilson and Dylan Marlowe. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16. $99.75, $89.75, $59.75, $39.75 (applicable fees may apply.
The Six Ages of Woman. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246, bo*******@ro***********.com. In “The Six Ages of Woman,” Mary Faktor’s explores the stages of a woman’s life with humor. 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16. $25.
Why Me? Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. Youngstown native Michael Anthony will present “Why Me?” The show is based on the ForneyExtremeTV film series of the same name. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16.
Blue October. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 17. $76.75, $56.75, $46.75, $36.75.
Warren Civic Music Association: Rhinestone Cowgirls. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-293, 330-399-4885. Warren Civic Music will open its 83rd season with Rhinestone Cowgirls, a flashy, down-home homage to country music’s legendary female singers and songwriters. The group includes Kirbi Long, Gianna Van Pelt, and Donna Louden. 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19. $125 (season), $40 (single ticket).
Trumbull Town Hall Presents Stefanie Powers. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. Ticketmaster.com…. Trumbull Town Hall welcomes Stephanie Powers, the award-winning stage actress, fitness advocate and an internationally recognized animal conservationist. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20. $100 (series), $35 (single lecture).
Thorgy Thor and the Thorchestra. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will led by guest conductor Lawrence Loh. The guest artist is Thorgy Thor, a New York-based drag performer and musician. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21.
The Guess Who. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246, bo*******@ro***********.com. This legendary Canadian band, a staple of 1970s radio, comes to Warren for one show. The Guess Who has 11 studio albums, and charted 14 Top 40 hit singles, two of which went to number one in the United States. The hits include “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” and “No Time.” The band lineup includes Garry Peterson, Derek Sharp, Michael Devin, Leonard Shaw, and Michael Staertow. 8 p.m., Thursday Sept. 21. $65-$20.
Drive-By Truckers with American Aquarium. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. TicketMaster.com…. 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21. $65, $49.75, $35, $25.
Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll Part II. Westminster Celebrity Series, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172. 724-946-7354. www.westminster.edu… Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll celebrates the history of rock ’n’ roll from 1929-1981. Sponsored by UPMC Jameson & UPMC Horizon. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23. $45, $42, $39, $33.
Tangled Up In Blues Fest 2023. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com…. Ticketmaster.com…. Features Shemekia Copeland, Ana Popovic, Tommy Castro and The Painkiller. 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30. $55, $45, $35, $29.50.
OCTOBER
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., Wednesday, Oct. 4.
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., Friday, Oct. 6.
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., Saturday, Oct. 7.
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., Saturday, Oct. 7. Tickets start at $44.75.
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., Sunday, Oct. 8. $45-$20.
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., Monday, Oct. 9. $96.75, $66.75, $56.75, $36.75 (plus applicable fees).
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., Tuesday, Oct. 10.
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 music director of the Boston Civic Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 14.
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., Saturday, Oct. 14. $25.
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., Tuesday, Oct. 17. $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., Tuesday, Oct. 17.
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., Wednesday, Oct. 18.
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., Friday, Oct. 20. $59.50, $49.50, $29.50.
Justin Hayward: The Voice of the Moody Blues. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246, bo*******@ro***********.com. 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., Saturday, Oct. 21. $57-$39.
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., Sunday, Oct. 22.
The Sixties Show. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246, bo*******@ro***********.com. The Sixties Show features the hits, B-sides and deep cuts from the greatest songs of the 1960s. 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22. $49.
Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. Comedian, actor, and producer Joe Gatto is best known for the TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” He is also a founding member of The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe, and co-host of the “Two Cool Moms” podcast. The performance will include an additional meet and greet ($100). Separate tickets must be purchased to attend meet and greet. 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26.
Tony Hinchcliffe: Fully Groan Tour. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. Hinchcliffe is a stand up comedian, writer, and host of the “Kill Tony” podcast, located at The Comedy Mothership, Joe Rogan’s club in downtown Austin. This event prohibits devices. Cellphones, smart watches, smart accessories, cameras, and recording devices will not be permitted. 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27.
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