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The List
The List | Upcoming Events
Friday, May 3, 2024
Theater
- “I and You” | Kent Trumbull Theater, Warren
- “Always… Patsy Cline” | Trumbull New Theatre, Niles, 7:30 p.m.
Nightlife
- The Zolkas, polka band | Penguin City Brewing, downtown Youngstown, $5, 7-10 p.m.
Planetarium
- “Cosmic Mashups” (ages 12 and up) | Westminster College Planetarium, Hoyt Science Center, New Wilmington, Pa., 6 p.m., free but reservations required.
Music
- Grove City College Symphony and Chamber Orchestra | Keller Auditorium, Pew Fine Arts Center, GCC campus, Grove City, Pa., 7:30 p.m.; freee.
Special events
- First Friday celebration | live music at Octave on Phelps Street, 5 p.m.; Dave Lynn and Caitlin Hodge on the 330 Stage on Phelps Street from 6-8 p.m.; RDNA concert at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre at 8 p.m.; free admission.
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Theater
- “I and You” | Kent Trumbull Theater, Warren
- “Always… Patsy Cline” | Trumbull New Theatre, Niles, 7:30 p.m.
Rock
- Turn to Stone: A tribute to Electric Light Orchestra | Ford Family Recital Hall, downtown Youngsotwn, 7:30 p.m.
- Hard Day’s Night, a tribute to The Beatles | Robins Theatre, Warren, 8 p.m
Nightlife
- Grupo Fuego | Penguin City Brewing, downtown Youngstown, $5, 8-11 p.m.
Comedy
- “Don’t Call It Standup” comedy show, featuring Matt O’Nesti, Harrison Poole, Chevy Terril and GW Nell | a benefit show for Disability Rights Ohio, at Riser Tavern at The Links at Firestone Farms, Columbiana, 7:30 p.m.
Fairs, festivals
- Viking Fest: A Celebration of Norse Culture and Heritage | Century Village Museum, Burton, Ohio; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ($15; $8 for children 6-12).
- Strawberry Fest | Nova Destinations and Winery, 1474 Pa. Route 208, Pulaski Township, Pa., noon-10 p.m., $3. Craft vendors and strawberry bar drinks along the gtrail
Family
- Mill Creek MetroParks annual Farm Animal Baby Shower | MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana Canfield Road (state Route 46), Canfield, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 330-702-3000.
- Peace in Our Community Day | New Wilmington Borough Park, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. Mr. McFeeley, the “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” character, will be present from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be multiple family events for children all morning. Kite flying from 12:30-1:30 p.m.; and performances and competitions at Mueller Theater starting at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Theater
- “I and You” | Kent Trumbull Theater, Warren
- “Always… Patsy Cline” | Trumbull New Theatre, Niles, 3 p.m.
Fairs, festivals
- Viking Fest: A Celebration of Norse Culture and Heritage | Century Village Museum, Burton, Ohio; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ($15; $8 for children 6-12).
- Cinco de Mayo on Phelps Street | with the Labra Brothers, cultural exhibits, children’s activities, Phelps Street, downtown Youngstown, 1-7 p.m.; free.
- Mahoning Avenue Cinco de Mayo | The Freightyard, behind Trek Coffee House, 1588 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Nightlife
- The Black Wolf & the Thief | Apollo Maennerchor, Sharon, Pa., 7 p.m.
Children’s opera
- “The Bremen Town Musicians” | by Opera Western Reserve emerging artists, at Ford Family Recital Hall, DeYor Performing Arts Centre, Youngstown, 2 p.m.; 330-259-9651.