Community Calendar

Downtown Youngstown will come alive on Friday, September 5 for a special First Fridays event: Past, Present, and Future, honoring the 150th anniversary of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society (MVHS). This milestone celebration invites the community to reflect on the region’s rich history, explore its creative present, and envision its bold future through an evening of live music, local storytelling, and engaging activities.

The event takes place from 4:00 to 8:00 PM across West Federal Street, Vindicator Square, and surrounding locations, with open houses, walking tours, a vendor market, historic displays, and community pop-ups. More information at https://firstfridaysyoungstown.org/

Be sure to stop by the WYSU booth inside MVHS!

Westside Bowl at 2617 Mahoning Ave in Youngstown presents Jazz Brunch on Sunday, September 7th from 12pm to 3pm. Join Seasons of Swing for a smooth and vibrant afternoon of live jazz while you enjoy brunch. With a repertoire that blends timeless standards, swing-era favorites, and a touch of modern flair, their music sets the perfect mood for a relaxed Sunday gathering for all!

Market on Main Antiques & Artisans is taking over Main Street in Columbiana on Saturday, September, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. It will be a day filled with vintage antiques, artisan and handmade treasures, food vendor offerings, and a beer & cocktail truck, all set to live music in a vibrant downtown setting. More information at MarketOnMainColumbiana.com.

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Opera Western Reserve presents Charles Gounod's opera, "Faust," on Saturday, September 20, at 7:30pm in Powers Auditorium at the DeYor performing arts center in downtown Youngstown. An aging scholar, Faust sells his soul for eternal youth in a story of love, betrayal, and redemption. Tickets are available at operawesternreserve.org.

Opera Western Reserve presents Charles (sharl) Gounod's (goo-noh) opera Faust, on Saturday, September 20th, at 7:30 pm, in Powers Auditorium at the DeYor Performing Arts Center, in downtown Youngstown. Faust is under the stage direction of Scott Skiba and music direction of Susan Davenny Wyner. Tickets and more information are available at operawesternreserve.org.

The cast features Christine Lyons in her Opera Western Reserve debut as Marguerite, Luke Norvell as the titular Faust, and Andrew Potter as the demon Méphistophélès.

The dynamic performances, combined with the powerful story of
love, betrayal, and redemption, will bring Gounod’s masterpiece to life on the DeYor stage.

Faust, composed by Gounod with a libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré and adapted from the play Faust et Marguerite by Michel Carré, is a five-act opera that tells the tragic tale of an aging man who makes a pact with the devil to regain his youth. As Faust embarks on a passionate romance with the innocent Marguerite, the deal leads to heartbreaking consequences.

Tickets for Faust go on sale Wednesday, April 9, 2025 and can be purchased at the YourArts Box Office by calling 330-259-9651 or visit in person at 260 West Federal Street in Youngstown, Ohio.

The Idabelle Firestone Concert series presents the 3-time Emmy Award winning Texas Tenors on Sunday September 28 with two shows at 3:00pm and 7:00pm at the Columbiana High School. The concert is free and open to all with limited seating.

717 Credit Union presents its first-ever Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival, a full-day celebration of live music, craft beverages, award-worthy BBQ, and meaningful community impact on Saturday, October 4, 2025, beginning at noon with a full day of performances at the Warren Community Amphitheater. Gates will open at 11:00 a.m. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Tickets at 717cu.com/blues

Pink Out Mahoning Valley presents its 2025 Music Festival on Saturday, October 5, 3:00 - 8:00 pm, at Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, in Austintown. More information to come.

The Scottish Rite Cathedral presents A Taste of Ireland on Sunday, October 5th at 3:00 pm, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle. Performed by former World Irish dance champions and featuring dancers from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, A Taste of Ireland' transports the audience through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history delivered with a pint of Irish wit. More information and tickets available at cathedralnewcastle.com.