A spree of big-name concerts that will hit town in the next few days should have fans of every music genre smiling.

Nelly, a rap-R&B heavyweight (“It’s Getting Hot In Here”) will play Covelli Centre at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, with opening act Ying Yang Twins. The artist headlined a Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre show in 2021 that drew a record-setting crowd to the venue. For tickets, click HERE.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Elvis Costello will make his first Mahoning Valley appearance Tuesday when he comes to Packard Music Hall in Warren. Performing with his band, The Imposters, and Charlie Sexton, Costello is showcasing the music from the glorious first 10 years of his career on this tour. To learn more, click HERE. For tickets, click HERE.

Niko Moon is putting a twist on country music by performing it with a synthetic electronic beat. The artist will play The Amp at 8 p.m. Friday. For tickets, click HERE.

Other Events

Here’s a look at some other highlights heading your way:

  • Boom Ball: Something totally new to the Valley is Boom Ball, a trick-laden version of baseball that’s designed to amuse and entertain even the most casual fan of the sport. Think the Savannah Bananas, but with coed teams. The Lucky Llamas and Chaos Crew will battle in a six-inning game at 7 17 Credit Union Field at Eastwood in Niles at 7 p.m. Saturday. To learn more, click HERE. For tickets, click HERE (tickets will not be sold at the stadium box office).
  • Hola Fest: The Valley’s annual Latino festival will take place from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday at Wean Park in downtown Youngstown. The event will begin with a parade on Front Street at noon and will feature a full day of Latino food and music, including headliners Karibe Son at 7:30 p.m., Romero Norteno at 6 p.m. and Conjunto Riquena at 4:15 p.m.
  • Pabstolutely: This annual outdoor rock festival will return Saturday for its 19th year at the Royal Oaks bar, 924 Oak St., on Youngstown’s east side. Music will start at noon with the Feral Cats and run until at least 11 p.m. The lineup includes Daggrs (10 p.m.), Rebreather, Bob’s Country Bunker, Blood X, Rabbit Dog, Interior Stations, Life Falling Down, Punk Willie, Jack and the Cadavers and Bullet Finger and the  Expirations. There is an admission fee for drinkers, with proceeds benefiting Golden String and Purple Cat. 
  • “Come From Away”: The first Valley performance of this hit Broadway musical will be onstage at Top Hat Theater in Youngstown. It will open on 9/11 and is set on that day in 2001, when the infamous terror attacks led to the grounding of all airplanes heading to the United States. Dozens of planes had to touch down at tine Gander, Newfoundland, and “Come From Away” looks at the joyful way the town handled the influx. Performances are Friday through Sunday. To learn more, click HERE.
  • The MJ Experience: This musical celebration of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, includes a live band, singers and performers. This one-night show, featuring local artists, will start at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Youngstown Playhouse. For tickets, click HERE.
  • Columbiana Street Fair: South Main Street turns into a festival that is several blocks long at this annual end of summer event. Hours are 5-10 p.m. today, 5-11 p.m. Friday and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday.