Upcoming Major Events | December/January – We give priority to concerts and major events occurring in the greater Youngstown-Warren area.
DECEMBER
TubaChristmas & Holiday Craft Show. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-941-2307. Stambaugh Auditorium’s Holiday Craft Show will return as part of the 51stannual Tuba Christmas Concert. In the past, the event has included nearly 100 players. The craft show includes local artisans and crafters (before and after the concert) in the Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom. A goodwill offering will be accepted at the door. 11 a.m. (craft show), 3:30 p.m. (concert). Sunday, Dec. 1.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – The ’10’ Tour. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox performs modern pop hits in the style of older, classic genres, including swing, big band, country-western, doo-wop and soul. 8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2. $74.75-$29.75.
Warren Civic Music Presents The Texas Tenors. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. WarrenCivicMusic.com. The Texas Tenors play W.D. Packard Music Hall as part of their “15th Anniversary Tour.” These classically trained tenors include Marcus Collins, J.C. Fisher and John Hagen. The tour features new music, patriotic favorites, country and classical. 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3. $145, $35.
Christmas With The Celts. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Features ancient Irish Christmas carols, Irish dance and contemporary songs with Irish instrumentation. 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3. $45-20.
Carols & Cocoa. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-941-2307. Carols & Cocoa and the Dana Holiday Concert involves most of the Dana School of Music vocal and instrumental students. The evening begins with carols in the Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom, followed by cookies and cocoa in the lobby during intermission. The evening then moves to the Concert Hall for the Dana Holiday Concert. To purchase tickets, visit www.stambaughauditorium.com/events/. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Couples Therapy. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Relationships comedy combines theater, stand-up and improv. For ages 21 and older. 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6. $35.
Ballet Western Reserve Presents The Nutcracker. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. Box office: 330-259-9651. Tickets: deyorpac.org. Ballet Western Reserve dancers will perform “The Nutcracker” while The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky’s classic score. 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8. $42 (adults), $37 (students/seniors), $27 (children under $27).
W.D. Packard Band Christmas Concert. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Doors open one hour before show. 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8.
Stambaugh Chorus Concert Holiday Concert of Giving. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-9651. The Stambaugh Chorus and the Youngstown Area Community Concert Band will host a Christmas concert benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. Monetary donations will be accepted at the door. 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8.
Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2024. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. This long-running, jazz-based Christmas tour marks its 27th season. Features contemporary treatments of timeless Christmas classics. The tour includes Dave Koz, guitarist/singer Jonathan Butler, guitarist Adam Hawley, saxophonist Vincent Ingala and vocalist Rebecca Jade. 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11. $105-$40.
Disney On Ice Presents “Frozen” and “Encanto.”Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com. 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12; 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13; 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14; 11 a.m., 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15. $102-$27.
Dean Z – The Ultimate Elvis Christmas. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Elvis tribute artist Dean Z brings his holiday production to the Robins Theatre for one show. 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12. $49-$29.
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Canadian duo James & Jamesy combine British propriety with the outrageous and unexpected. James & Jamesy stars Aaron Malkin and Alastair Knowles (with director David MacMurray Smith). 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13. $64-$29.
Indigo Girls. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Ticketmaster.com. The Indigo Girls play Warren as part of a nationwide tour. Their new release is titled “Look Long.” 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13. $96.75-$36.75.
The Tapestries Presents A Madrigal Christmas Dinner & Show. Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom, Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-9651. Tapestries of Ohio, Inc. will present this holiday performance featuring madrigal music, costumes and dinner (roasted pork, herb-crusted chicken, potato medley, wild-rice blend, and strawberry rhubarb crisp). Beverages will be provided. A cash bar will also be available. Seating is general admission. 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13. $56, including service fees.
Miracle on Easy Street. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. Box office: 330-259-9651. Tickets: deyorpac.org. This Youngstown-based, professional stock theater was founded in 1988 by Todd Hancock and Maureen Collins. Easy Street Productions produces live theatrical productions throughout the year, most notably the holiday extravaganza ”Miracle on Easy Street.” Dec. 13-15. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m., Sunday.
Little River Band. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. The Little River Band topped pop charts in the 1970s and ’80s with multiplatinum albums and singles like “Cool Change,” “The Night Owls,”“Happy Anniversary,” “Reminiscing,” “Lonesome Loser” and “Help Is on Its Way.” 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14. $85-$35.
Big Band Sound of Packard: Jingle Bell Swing. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Doors open one hour before show. 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15.
YSU Youth Orchestra Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-9651. The Symphonette and YSU Youth Orchestra will perform selections by Sibelius, Handel and others. 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15. $2.
Christmas with The Tenors. Westminster Celebrity Series, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172. 724-946-7354. www.westminster.edu/about/community/celebrity-series. This award-winning, multi-platinum group performs dynamic, operatic pop. “Christmas with The Tenors” includes original Christmas songs and familiar holiday classics. Sponsored by the Springfield Restaurant Group. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18. $69, $59, $52, 49.
The Magical Polar Experience. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Interactive holiday event features a movie, music, dancing and a visit from Santa. 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21. $39-$25.
Youngstown Symphony Orchestra: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. Box office: 330-259-9651. Tickets: deyorpac.org. The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Sergey Bogza, will present an evening of holiday music. Selections include popular holiday classics, sacred music, songs from stage and screen, and radio staples from Elvis Presley and Nat King Cole. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21. $70-$27.
White Christmas. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. The holiday film classic featuring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney. 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21. $7.
JANUARY
E5C4P3. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Tribute band performs early 1980s Journey with an emphasis on the Steve Perry era. 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 4. $35, $25, $15.
Senior Showcase. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Features area performers aged 55 and over, including singers, comedians, dancers and musicians. 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 11. $22-$15.
Bridal Showcase. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-286-3072 and 330-259-9651. Features a day of wedding fashion, event planning and advice. The event will feature Monte Durham, fashion director on TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress.” Durham will debut his second bridal collection, “Le Retour,” during a runway bridal fashion show. Online ticket ordering is available at loveconquersallbridal.com/bridal-show. 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 11. $20.
Forever Seger – The Silver Bullet Experience. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Tribute concert featuring the music of Bob Seger. 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 17. $35-$18.
Youngstown Symphony Presents: Beethoven & Beyond. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-9651. This concert blends selections from movies, plays and operas with Beethoven’s “Eroica.” The afternoon features Herrmann’s “Psycho Suite,” Massenet’s “Meditation from Thaïs,” and Milhaud’s “Concerto for Percussion and Small Orchestra.” The afternoon culminates with Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 3.” 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 19. $53-$13, including ticketing fees.
Dirty Dancing In Concert. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Doors open one hour before show. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21. $95-$25.
The Hair Band Experience. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25. $59-$39.
Who’s Bad? Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Michael Jackson tribute band. 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31. $35-$18.
FEBRUARY
7th Annual Rotary Club of Youngstown Groundhog Beerfest. Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom, Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-9651. www.stambaughauditorium.com. Features craft beers from local and regional breweries, live entertainment and food. The event will include general admission ($57) and premium tickets ($107). Premium tickets include admission, charcuterie, VIP badges and beer steins and access to special beers. 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1. $107, $57.
Wish You Were Here’s 50/30 Anniversary Tour. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Pink Floyd tribute band performs the group’s music from all eras and includes lighting, vintage videos, sound effects and flying inflatables. 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1. $39-$19.
In the Heartland – The Music of the Michael Stanley Band. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Features Michael Stanley Band guitarist Danny Powers and former band members Michael Gismondi, Gary Markasky and vocalist Jennifer Lee. 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15. $39-$19.
Youngstown Symphony Presents Shakespeare In Love: Romeo & Juliet. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-9651. “Shakespeare In Love: Romeo & Juliet” will feature soprano Avery Boettcher in a program that includes Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture,” arias by Gounod, Verdi and Puccini, and Prokofiev’s selections from “Romeo and Juliet.” 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15. $53-$13, including a $7 box office fee.
That Arena Rock Show. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Tribute to the rock anthems of the 1970s and ’80s, including Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Bon Jovi and Guns N Roses. 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21. $25.
Queen Nation. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Costumed Queen tribute band performs all the classics, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” “Somebody To Love,” “We Are The Champions,” “Fat Bottom Girls” and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.” 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28. $38-$18.
The Gianni Russo Experience. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Gianni Russo is best known for his portrayal of Carlo Rizzi in “The Godfather,” but his career has spanned over 40 films and television. Russo’s films include “The Freshman,” “Rush Hour,” “Any Given Sunday” and “Sea Biscuit.” He also had television roles in “Kojak,” “The Rockford Files” and “Prison Break.” “The Gianni Russo Experience” features music, Hollywood lore and behind-the-scenes stories from “The Godfather.” 8 p.m., Saturday, March 15. $100-$28.
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. 2 p.m., Sunday, May 11. $25-$18.
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