SUMMER FUN: Area events, concerts and more, August through September
AUG. 1
MOVIES
• Outdoor Movie Series: Tron (2010), dusk, Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. In the case of rain, movies will be shown the next day at dusk.
SALES, SHOWS
• Lowellville Car Cruise and Bike Night, 5-8 p.m., Mt. Carmel Festival grounds, Lowellville. Car show featuring raffles, prizes, food, dancing and music.
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Canfield Community Concert Band, 7 p.m., Canfield Village Green, Broad and Main Streets.
AUG. 2
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Blue Siren, 7-8:30 p.m., Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road.
SALES, SHOWS
• Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club Car Cruise, 5-9 p.m, Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive.
AUG. 3
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Salem Quaker City Band, 7 p.m., Orashan Memorial Civic Center band shell, Waterworth Memorial Park, Salem.
• Classic Cruisers, 7-8:30 p.m., Woodworth Park, 255 Warren Ave., Poland.
• Cortland Community Band, 7 p.m., Victoria House, Austintown.
• Robyn Dobie-Allen Worship and Friends, 6:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Buhl Farm Park, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa. 724-981-5522.
• Amanda Jones and the Family Band, 7:30-8:45 p.m., Morley Pavilion lawn, Mill Creek Park.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Cross the Finish Line, 2 p.m., Greenford library, 7441 W. South Range Road. A summer celebration with karaoke, snacks and more.
AUG. 4
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Boardman High School Jazz Ensemble, 7-8:30 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman- Poland Road. Take seating.
SALES, SHOWS
• Thursday Night Car Cruise, 5-8 p.m., Fireplace Restaurant, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Entertainment from DJ Richie D, weekly awards, 50-50 raffle, basket auction, prizes.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Family Tours, 10-11:30 a.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, Canfield. Explore the farm with tractor-wagon rides, guided barn tours, playroom time (register, space is limited) and walks in the MetroParks Bike Trail.
• Cross the Finish Line, 11 a.m., Sebring library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. A summer celebration with karaoke, snacks and more.
• Games Galore: Readers Finish First, 2 p.m., East branch library, 630 Early Road, Youngstown. Stay fit and win prizes with a bingo-fitness hybrid that has been dubbed FITGO.
• Nursery Rhyme Olympics, 11 a.m., Youngstown library, 305 Wick Ave. Games and crafts based on nursery rhymes.
• Chocolate Olympics, 6:30 p.m., Poland library, 311 S. Main St. Olympic themed games with a chocolate twist. Stack Oreos, paint with pudding and more. Could get messy. Registration required. For grades 5-12.
AUG. 5
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Mercer Community Band ‚ÄúA Special Concert,‚Äù 7:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Square, Mercer, Pa. Immaculate Heart of Mary ice cream social held in conjunction with concert, 6-9 p.m. mercercommunityband.com.
• Downtown Shutdown with Abby Abbondanza of the Hillbilly Way and Povertyneck Hillbillies, 7-11 p.m. in the parking lot of 111 W. Federal St., Youngstown. $5 admission. Pre-party from 4-6 p.m.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Family Fun Fridays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, Youngstown. Take part in drop-in activities at the family garden, special guests each week offer yoga, storytelling and more. Free.
• Read to Reese, 11 a.m., Austintown library, 600 S. Raccoon Road. Read to a registered therapy dog from Pet Partners. Registration required, 330-744-8636. For children.
• Fifth Annual Science of Brewing Fundraiser, 6 p.m., OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children‚Äôs Center for Science & Technology, 11 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Beer tastings and food parings, workshops, entertainment, basket raffle, silent auction and cash bar. For adults only. Information ohwowkids.org or 330-744-5914.
AUG. 6
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Rudy and the Professionals, 5-9 p.m., Mosquito Lake Marina, 1439 state Route 305, Cortland, free admission.
SALES, SHOWS
• Car Show, 6-9 p.m., Austintown library, 600 S. Main St. Raffles, food, entertainment from DJ Lori Nard, prizes by Hitch the Artist. Register your car for $5. Sponsored by Friends of PLYMC.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Cross the Finish Line! Library Olympics, 2 p.m., Newport branch library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown. Fun, games and competitions for children K-3.
• Back to School Craft Bash, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Poland library, 311 S. Main St. Get ready for school by making bookmarks, decorating notebooks, pencils and other items, which will be offered while supplies last.
AUG. 7
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Manhattan featuring Rich and Lori Juhn, 6 p.m., Orashan Memorial Civic Center band shell, Waterworth Memorial Park, Salem.
• Packard Band‚Äôs Summer Band Concert, 7 p.m., South Lawn Band Shell, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, free admission.
• Frank Capri, 6-8 p.m., Harding Park, 249 Roosevelt Drive, Hubbard. Free.
• Wrangler Band, 6 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Buhl Farm Park, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa. 724-981-5522.
SALES, SHOWS
• Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club ‚ÄúCars in the Park‚Äù flea market and car show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road. Door prizes, awards, food, 50-50 drawing and basket auction.
AUG. 8
MOVIES
• Outdoor Movie Series: ‚ÄúEndless Summer ‚Äú(1966), dusk, Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. In the case of rain, movies will be shown the next day at dusk.
SALES, SHOWS
• Lowellville Car Cruise and Bike Night, 5-8 p.m., Mt. Carmel Festival grounds, Lowellville. Car show featuring raffles, prizes, food, dancing and music.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Cross the Finish Line: Ice Cream Bash with Games Galore, 2 p.m., Springfield library, 10418 Main St., New Middletown. Ice cream and games at the end of summer reading celebration.
AUG. 9
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Canfield Community Concert Band, 6:30 p.m., Park Vista Retirement Community.
• Amanda Jones and the Family Band, 7-8:30 p.m., Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road.
SALES, SHOWS
• Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club Car Cruise, 5-9 p.m, Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Cross the Finish Line: Ice Cream Bash with Games Galore, 2 p.m., Poland library, 311 S. Main St. Ice cream and games at the end of summer reading celebration.
AUG. 10
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Mule Face Brothers, 7-8:30 p.m., Woodworth Park, 255 Warren Ave., Poland.
• Dave Buchanan Band, 6:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Buhl Farm Park, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa. 724-981-5522.
• Shivering Timbers, 7:30-8:45 p.m., Morley Pavilion lawn, Mill Creek Park.
AUG. 11
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Guys Without Ties, 7-8:30 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman- Poland Road. Take seating. Concessions available.
SALES, SHOWS
• Thursday Night Car Cruise, 5-8 p.m., Fireplace Restaurant, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Entertainment from DJ Richie D, weekly awards, 50-50 raffle, basket auction, prizes.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Family Tours, 10-11:30 a.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, Canfield. Explore the farm with tractor-wagon rides, guided barn tours, playroom time (register, space is limited) and walks in the MetroParks Bike Trail.
• Cross the Finish Line, 2 p.m., Boardman library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. Stories and a race with a clothespin car created during the program. Special heat and award trophies will be given and all guests will received a freeze pop.
• Life Size Games, 4 p.m., Tri-Lakes branch library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson. Play giant versions of classic indoor/outdoor games. For tweens/teens.
AUG. 12
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• RML Jazz, 6-9 p.m., Riverwalk Park, New Castle, Pa. In the event of rain, moves to The Confluence, 214 E. Washington St.
• Mercer Community Band ‚ÄúMercer County Jamboree,‚Äù 7:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Square, Mercer, Pa. Mercer Speech Team ice cream social held in conjunction with concert, 6-9 p.m. mercercommunityband.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Family Fun Fridays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, Youngstown. Take part in drop-in activities at the family garden, special guests each week offer yoga, storytelling and more. Free.
• Cross the Finish Line! Celebrate the End of Summer Reading, 2 p.m., Newport branch library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown. Giant sized versions of popular games and activities will be offered for tweens in grades 4-6.
AUG. 13
MUSIC
• Michael Stanley and Resonators, 8 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren.
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Hollywood Nights (Bob Seger tribute) and Diamond Dogs (David Bowie tribute), 5:30-8:30 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheater, 321 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. $8, children under 12 admitted free with adult. riverrockattheamp.com.
• Lance Stinson, 5 p.m., Mosquito Lake Marina, 1439 state Route 305, Cortland. $7 at door, $5 in advance.
• Jeff Wiley and the Coyotes, 7 p.m., community plaza, Ellwood City, Pa. Free. Moved to auditorium at Lincoln High School in the event of rain.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Cross the Finish Line, 10 a.m., Canfield library, 43 W. Main St. Summer celebration with karaoke, snacks and more.
AUG. 14
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Backbeat with John Reese, 6 p.m., Orashan Memorial Civic Center band shell, Waterworth Memorial Park, Salem.
• Rocco Monaco, 6-8 p.m., Harding Park, 249 Roosevelt Drive, Hubbard. Free.
• Rick Hornyak, 6 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Buhl Farm Park, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa. 724-981-5522.
• Boardman Jazz Ensemble, 2-4 p.m., Firestone Park, Columbiana.
SALES, SHOWS
• 22nd Annual Summer Antique Tractor Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County Club grounds, 1653 Ridge Road, Vienna. Antique tractors on display, games, children‚Äôs events, auction, tractor pull, flea market and food. $5 admission. 330-240-6407.
AUG. 15
MOVIES
• Outdoor Movie Series: ‚ÄúWall-E‚Äù (2008), dusk, Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. In the case of rain, movies will be shown the next day at dusk.
SALES, SHOWS
• Lowellville Car Cruise and Bike Night, 5-8 p.m., Mt. Carmel Festival grounds, Lowellville. Car show featuring raffles, prizes, food, dancing and music.
AUG. 16
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Jim Frank Combo, 7-8:30 p.m., Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road. Also featuring an art exhibit from the seniors at Vista Care Center.
SALES, SHOWS
• Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club Car Cruise, 5-9 p.m, Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive.
AUG. 17
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Kelly Kriedler Dunlap with Loren Coler, 7-8:30 p.m., Woodworth Park, 255 Warren Ave., Poland.
• Grant Street Exit, 6:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Buhl Farm Park, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa. 724-981-5522.
• Easy Street Productions, 7:30-8:45 p.m., Morley Pavilion lawn, Mill Creek Park.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Family Story Time with the Parachute, 10 a.m., Boardman library, 7680 Glenwood Ave.
AUG. 18
CHILDREN
• Sprout Club, 1-2 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek Park. Learn about ladybugs, sunflowers and mud pies during 3 summer events. Register/ pay by 8/16, $15 for series, $7 a class.
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Bands at the Baugh: Demos Papadimas, 8 p.m., formal garden, south side of Stambaugh Auditorium, 330-259-0555.
• Del Sinchak Band, 7-8:30 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman- Poland Road. Take seating. Concessions available.
SALES, SHOWS
• Thursday Night Car Cruise, 5-8 p.m., Fireplace Restaurant, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Entertainment from DJ Richie D, weekly awards, 50-50 raffle, basket auction, prizes.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Family Tours, 10-11:30 a.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, Canfield. Explore the farm with tractor-wagon rides, guided barn tours, playroom time (register, space is limited) and walks in the MetroParks Bike Trail.
• Senior Fun Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road. Exercise, crafts, bingo and lunch at the park for seniors for $1 fee. RSVP 330-726-8107.
AUG. 19
MUSIC
• Easy Street Cabaret Night: ‚ÄúSalute to the King‚Äù, 7:30 p.m., Overture Restaurant at DeYor Performing Arts Center, 206 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Featuring Maureen Collins, Todd Hancock, James McClellan and Natalie Sprouse. 330-744-0264.
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Visinata, 7 p.m., Orashan Memorial Civic Center band shell, Waterworth Memorial Park, Salem.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Family Fun Fridays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, Youngstown. Take part in drop-in activities at the family garden, special guests each week offer yoga, storytelling and more. Free.
AUG. 20
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Dirty Deeds (AC/DC tribute) and Strutter (KISS tribute), 5:30-8:30 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheater, 321 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. $7, children under 12 admitted free with adult. Kiss contest featured. riverrockattheamp.com.
• Aftermath Experience the 60s, 5-9 p.m., Mosquito Lake Marina, 1439 state Route 305, Cortland, $5 admission.
• Dante DiThomas Swing Band, 7 p.m., community plaza, Ellwood City, Pa. Free. Moved to auditorium at Lincoln High School in the event of rain.
OUTDOORS
• The Burner, 8 a.m. Big Game Raceway, 2199 Hubbard Masury Road, Hubbard. The ultimate obstacle adventure challenge features seven miles of mud, water and man-made obstacles. theburner.us or 330-534-7653.
SALES, SHOWS
• Youngstown Flea Market for Makers, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 110 Freeman Alley, Youngstown. Dedicated to local/regional vendors of handmade, antique or repurposed goods. 330-565-5483 or youngstownflea.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Family Night in the Park, 6-10 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road. Jocko the Clown, bounce arounds and hay rides starting 6 p.m.; entertainment from Train Wreck 6:30; entertainer 8:15; movie (at dark), Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Take seating. Concessions available.
AUG. 21
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Tania Pshsniak Grubbs, 6 p.m., Orashan Memorial Civic Center band shell, Waterworth Memorial Park, Salem.
• Packard Band‚Äôs Summer Band Concert, 7 p.m., South Lawn Band Shell, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, free admission.
• Rex Taneri Orchestra, 6-8 p.m., Harding Park, 249 Roosevelt Drive, Hubbard. Free.
• The Four Kings and Queen, 6 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Buhl Farm Park, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa. 724-981-5522.
• Get Back, 2-4 p.m., Firestone Park, Columbiana.
• Downtown Shutdown with Disco Inferno, 7-11 p.m. in the parking lot of 111 W. Federal St., Youngstown. $10 admission. Pre-party from 4-6 p.m.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Panerathon, registration begins 8 a.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. 10k Run/Walk starts 10:05 a.m.; 2 Mile Run/Walk, 10:20; kids run, 11:30 a.m. Cost for 10K, $30 in advance, $35 race day; 2 mile, $25 advance, $30 race day; kids run, free. Benefits Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center.
AUG. 22
SALES, SHOWS
• Lowellville Car Cruise and Bike Night, 5-8 p.m., Mt. Carmel Festival grounds, Lowellville. Car show featuring raffles, prizes, food, dancing and music.
AUG. 23
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Sound Bite, 7-8:30 p.m., Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road.
SALES, SHOWS
• Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club Car Cruise, 5-9 p.m, Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive.
AUG. 24
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Family Story Time with Chalk in Hand, 10 a.m., Boardman library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. Stories, games and crafts. A chalk activity will be offered outside, weather permitting.
• Wafflelicious, 4:30 p.m., Brownlee Woods branch library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown. Hear the history of the waffle, songs, and a craft to celebrate waffle day. Snack provided. 330-744-8636.
AUG. 25
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Rocco Monaco Band, 7-8:30 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman- Poland Road. Take seating. Concessions available.
SALES, SHOWS
• Thursday Night Car Cruise, 5-8 p.m., Fireplace Restaurant, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Entertainment from DJ Richie D, weekly awards, 50-50 raffle, basket auction, prizes.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Family Tours, 10-11:30 a.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, Canfield. Explore the farm with tractor-wagon rides, guided barn tours, playroom time (register, space is limited) and walks in the MetroParks Bike Trail.
• Cross the Finish Line, 6:30 p.m., Youngstown library, 305 Wick Ave. A summer reading celebration with fun and snacks.
• Senior Fun Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road. Exercise, crafts, bingo and lunch at the park for seniors for $1 fee. RSVP 330-726-8107.
AUG. 26
MUSIC
• KISS, 8 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. 330-746-5600.
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Voices, 6-9 p.m., Riverwalk Park, New Castle, Pa. In the event of rain, moves to The Confluence, 214 E. Washington St.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Family Fun Fridays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, Youngstown. Take part in drop-in activities at the family garden, special guests each week offer yoga, storytelling and more. Free.
• Women‚Äôs Equality Day, noon-1:30 p.m., Women‚Äôs Park, Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. A celebration of women‚Äôs right to vote, refreshments will follow ceremony. Sponsored by Upton Association and League of Women Voters.
AUG. 26-28
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Lazy Daisy, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 Nelson Ledge Road, Garrettsville. Performances from JiMiller Band, Diesel Dog, Ice Cream Truckers and more. Admission is $55 for Aug. 26-28 (465 pre-sale); $35 for Aug. 27-28 ($25 pre-sale). www.nlqp.com or 440-548-2716.
AUG. 27
MUSIC
• Lionel Richie, 7:30 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. 330-746-5600.
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Satisfaction (Rolling Stones tribute) and FM Project (Steely Dan tribute), 5:30-8:30 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheater, 321 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. $7, children under 12 admitted free with adult. riverrockattheamp.com.
• Meet the YSU Marching Pride, 3 p.m., Stambaugh Stadium, 577 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. Preview the music the YSU Marching Pride will perform during Penguin football games this fall. Free and open to the public, but donations will be accepted.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Let‚Äôs All Go to the Fair, 11 a.m., Canfield library, 43 W. Main. Learn about the history of the Canfield Fair, with displays of photos, videos, maps and tips for making the most out of a fair visit. For adults.
AUG. 28
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Sky Pilot, 6-8 p.m., Harding Park, 249 Roosevelt Drive, Hubbard. Free.
AUG. 29
SALES, SHOWS
• Lowellville Car Cruise and Bike Night, 5-8 p.m., Mt. Carmel Festival grounds, Lowellville. Car show featuring raffles, prizes, food, dancing and music.
AUG. 30
SALES, SHOWS
• Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club Car Cruise, 5-9 p.m, Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive.
SEPT. 3
OUTDOOR MUSIC
• Who‚Äôs Bad? (Michael Jackson tribute) with Back Traxx, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheater, 321 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. $9, children under 12 admitted free with adult. riverrockattheamp.com.
SEPT. 5
DANCES
• Eddie Rodick Orchestra and Frank Stanger Band, SPNJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland, Ohio, 1-7 p.m. Food and refreshments available. Polkas, waltzes and ballroom music is performed.
SALES, SHOWS
• Lowellville Car Cruise and Bike Night, 5-8 p.m., Mt. Carmel Festival grounds, Lowellville. Car show featuring raffles, prizes, food, dancing and music. Labor Day celebration, pet dress up night.
SEPT. 12
SALES, SHOWS
• Lowellville Car Cruise and Bike Night, 5-8 p.m., Mt. Carmel Festival grounds, Lowellville. Car show featuring raffles, prizes, food, dancing and music.
SEPT. 15
MUSIC
• Kenny Rogers, 7:30 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, 330-259-0555.
SEPT. 17
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Outdoor Family Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road. Archery for kids, hikes, fishing, duck blind demo, taxidermy animal display, live snakes, food and more. Free with the donation of a non-perishable food item.