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SUMMARY:Fireworks at the Fairgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Fireworks at the Fairgrounds is Friday\, July 3 at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5:00pm. Free admission\, live music\, free kids entertainment\, and concessions available for purchase. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:45pm.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/events/fireworks-at-the-fairgrounds-2/
LOCATION:Canfield Fairgrounds\, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd.\, Canfield\, 44406\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Event,Events,Fireworks,Free Event,Independence Day
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SUMMARY:YO Nights: The Federal
DESCRIPTION:YO NIGHTS featuring RDNA\, presented by The Federal\, will be held on Thursday\, July 2 from 7:00pm-10:00pm at The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre. \nThe YO Nights! Downtown Business Takeover initiative is a collaboration between JAC Management Group and the City of Youngstown Administration focused on strengthening the connection between Wean Park\, The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre\, and the downtown business community through coordinated events and promotions. \nEach participating business will not only promote its individual event night but also help market the YO Nights! series as a whole. This collaborative approach is intended to drive increased foot traffic\, encourage visitors to explore downtown Youngstown\, and create a stronger sense of community engagement throughout the season. Additionally\, each event will showcase local music artists\, uplifting the amazing local arts and culture community that we have. \nRemaining schedule: \nJuly 17 – YO NIGHTS ft. Geo C & Tha Storm\, presented by V2\nAugust 1 – YO NIGHTS ft. Jamhi Productions\, presented by DOPE Cider House and Winery\nAugust 7 – YO NIGHTS ft. No Funk No Justice\, presented by Varsity Club & Draught House\nAugust 14 – YO NIGHTS ft. Angelo\, presented by Casa di Canzonetta\, Imbibe & Ryes\nAugust 21 – YO NIGHTS ft. Rick Ward Project\, presented by Avalon Downtown & The Social\nSeptember 4 – YO NIGHTS ft. DJ Puff\, presented by Penguin City Brewery & Circle Hookah & Bar \nFor more information\, visit The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre website.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/events/yo-nights-the-federal/
LOCATION:The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre\, 201 S. Phelps St.\, Youngstown\, 44503\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Amphitheatre,Downtown Youngstown,Event,Events,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T190000
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SUMMARY:First Wednesday Reader Series
DESCRIPTION:LIT Youngstown presents the 2026 First Wednesday Reader Series the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at Westside Bowl in the Trophy Room (accessible only by stairs). The event includes ASL Interpretation. \nUpcoming authors featured:\nJanuary 7 – Nicole D. Miller\, Candice Zee\nFebruary 4 – Conor Bracken\, Lindsay Turner\nMarch 4 – Vince Guerrieri\, Daphne Carr\nApril 1 – Sean Thomas Dougherty\, Ben Gulyas\nMay 6 – Catherine Gammon\, Abby Vandiver\nJune 3 – Philip Brady\, Jacqueline Marino\nJuly 1 – Meredith Doench\, Erin Flanagan\nAugust 5 – Becca J.R. Lachman\, Renée Nicholson\, Rebecca Moon Ruark\nSeptember 2 – Nancy Krygowski\, Jane McCafferty\nOctober 7 – Diane Kendig\, Erica Manto Paulson\nNovember 4 – William Breeze\, E.F. Schraeder\nDecember 2 – Theresa Gottl Brightman\, Steve Brightman \nFor more information\, visit the LIT Youngstown website.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/events/first-wednesday-reader-series-16/
LOCATION:Westside Bowl\, 2617 Mahoning Avenue\, Youngstown\, 44509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Free Event
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SUMMARY:First Wednesday Reader Series
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday July 1\, Lit Youngstown’s First Wednesday Reader Series will feature Dayton novelists Meredith Doench & Erin Flanagan. The reading will begin at 7:00pm downstairs in the Trophy Room of Westside Bowl (accessible only by stairs) with an open mic to follow. ASL interpretation will be provided. The First Wednesday Reader Series is made possible by POP! Art Books Culture. \nMeredith Doench is the author of the Luce Hansen sapphic thriller series and the stand-alone novels\, Whereabouts Unknown and Never Say Die. Meredith is an avid armchair detective and amateur web sleuth who loves all things mystery. She’s also a board member of Mystery Writers of America\, Midwest Chapter and a principal lecturer of creative writing and literature at the University of Dayton in Ohio. \nErin Flanagan is the author of five books\, including Deer Season\, winner of the 2022 Edgar for Best First Novel\, and the most recent Come with Me. She’s held fellowships at The Bread Loaf and Sewanee Writers’ Conferences\, Yaddo\, and The MacDowell Colony\, and is a professor at Wright State. \nThe First Wednesday reading in August will feature Youngstown poet Becca J.R. Lachman (Athens\, OH)\,  poet Renée Nicholson (Morgantown\, WV)\, and fiction writer and essayist Rebecca Moon Ruark (Galesville\, MD). \nLit Youngstown is a literary arts nonprofit with programs for writers\, readers\, and those who love a good story. More information is available at www.LitYoungstown.org.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/events/first-wednesday-reader-series-17/
LOCATION:Westside Bowl\, 2617 Mahoning Avenue\, Youngstown\, 44509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Youngstown Summer Movie Series
DESCRIPTION:The Youngstown Summer Movie Series is back for 2026\, bringing a full lineup of free\, family-friendly movies to Downtown Youngstown. The series kicks off Monday\, June 22 and continues weekly through August 10 on the Covelli Centre front lawn. Hosted by Aspasia Lyras\, Mario Riccardi\, and Hannah Ferguson\, the annual outdoor movie tradition invites the community to gather under the stars for a shared summer experience filled with nostalgia\, fun\, and connection. All movies begin at 9:00pm. In the event of rain\, screenings will be moved to the following evening. \n2026 Movie Lineup:\nJune 22 – Minecraft (2025)\nJune 29 – Men in Black (1997)\nJuly 6 – Superman (2025)\nJuly 13 – Good Burger (1997)\nJuly 20 – How to Train Your Dragon (2025\, Live Action)\nJuly 27 – Free Willy (1993)\nAugust 3 – Frankenweenie (2012)\nAugust 10 – Lilo & Stitch (2025\, Live Action) \nThe series will take place on the Covelli Centre front lawn\, located at 229 E. Front Street in Downtown Youngstown. Concessions will be provided by the Youngstown Rayen Early College National Honor Society\, offering guests snacks and refreshments throughout the series. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets\, lawn chairs\, and friends to enjoy this free community event. \nThe Youngstown Summer Movie Series is made possible thanks to the generous support of community sponsors\, including The City of Youngstown\, Wean Park\, JAC Management Group\, Appleridge Productions\, and Penguin City Brewing Co. For questions or additional information\, please contact: aspasialyras@gmail.com.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/events/youngstown-summer-movie-series-2/
LOCATION:Covelli Centre\, 229 East Front Street\, Youngstown\, 44503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Youngstown,Event,Events,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Austintown Fireworks Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Austintown Fireworks Celebration will be held on Sunday\, June 28 from 3:00pm-10:00pm at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course\, with fireworks lighting up the sky at 10:00pm. \nBring the family out for food trucks\, a beer garden\, live entertainment\, and summer fun for the whole family. For more information\, follow the Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course Facebook event page.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/events/austintown-fireworks-celebration/
LOCATION:Hollywood Gaming Mahoning Valley Race Course\, 655 N. Canfield-Niles Rd.\, Austintown\, 44515\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Event,Events,Fireworks,Independence Day
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SUMMARY:The Shark is Broken
DESCRIPTION:The Youngstown Playhouse presents The Shark is Broken June 19-28\, 2026 at The Youngstown Playhouse downtown location. \nFade in: the open ocean\, 1974. Filming is delayed… again. The lead actors – theatre veteran Robert Shaw and young Hollywood hotshots Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider – are crammed into a too-small boat\, entirely at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows\, egos collide\, and tempers flare on a chaotic voyage that just might lead to cinematic magic… if it doesn’t sink them all. Step aboard the Orca and into a profound dive behind the scenes of the making of Jaws. \nShowtimes are: \nFriday\, June 19 – 7:30pm\nSaturday\, June 20 – 7:30pm\nSunday\, June 21 – 2:30pm\nFriday\, June 26 – 7:30pm\nSaturday\, June 27 – 7:30pm\nSunday\, June 28 – 2:30pm \nTickets may be purchased on the Experience Your Arts website or in-person at the DeYor Performing Arts Center Box Office Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm. Ticket sales will be available 1 hour prior to performances at The Youngstown Playhouse downtown location.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/events/the-shark-is-broken-6/
LOCATION:Youngstown Playhouse Downtown\, 220 W. Boardman St.\, Youngstown\, 44503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Youngstown,Event,Events,Summer,Theater
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SUMMARY:Simply Slavic Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Simply Slavic\, the festival created specifically to celebrate Youngstown’s Slavic community\, will take place on Friday\, June 26 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm; Saturday\, June 27 from 12:00pm to Midnight; and Sunday\, June 28 from 11:00am-6:00pm at The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre in Downtown Youngstown. The event will include live music\, folk dance performances\, homemade food\, children’s learning areas\, educational exhibits\, and ethnic vendors. A full weekend of entertainment and education is planned. Admission is $5.00. Children 12 years old and younger will be admitted free of charge all three days. \nVisit the Simply Slavic website for more information including a complete schedule of events.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/events/simply-slavic-heritage-festival-7/
LOCATION:The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre\, 201 S. Phelps St.\, Youngstown\, 44503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Amphitheatre,Downtown Youngstown,Event,Events,Festivals & Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T100000
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SUMMARY:YO! Motion: Mobilizing McGuffey Bike Ride & Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 28 from 10:00am-3:00pm\, enjoy a FREE family-friendly day of movement\, music\, health\, and community connection  along the McGuffey bike lane! There will be a Community Bike Ride\, FREE Health Screenings\, DJ Chip Banks\, Bounce Houses for Kids\, and Food Vouchers. \nIMPORTANT: YoGo E-Bikes & Cruise The Creek Adventures E-bikes are LIMITED and they ALWAYS sell out FAST for the rides. If you want to ride electric\, don’t wait until the last minute to register! Once the e-bikes are gone… they’re GONE. \nThis is more than a bike ride — it’s about bringing the community together\, activating our neighborhoods\, and showing what safe\, connected streets can look like in Youngstown. \nFor more information\, visit http://www.bikeshareyoungstown.org. \n 
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/events/yo-motion-mobilizing-mcguffey-bike-ride-health-fair/
LOCATION:McGuffey Center\, 1649 Jacobs Rd.\, Youngstown\, 44505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T193000
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SUMMARY:The Shark is Broken
DESCRIPTION:The Youngstown Playhouse presents The Shark is Broken June 19-28\, 2026 at The Youngstown Playhouse downtown location. \nFade in: the open ocean\, 1974. Filming is delayed… again. The lead actors – theatre veteran Robert Shaw and young Hollywood hotshots Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider – are crammed into a too-small boat\, entirely at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows\, egos collide\, and tempers flare on a chaotic voyage that just might lead to cinematic magic… if it doesn’t sink them all. Step aboard the Orca and into a profound dive behind the scenes of the making of Jaws. \nShowtimes are: \nFriday\, June 19 – 7:30pm\nSaturday\, June 20 – 7:30pm\nSunday\, June 21 – 2:30pm\nFriday\, June 26 – 7:30pm\nSaturday\, June 27 – 7:30pm\nSunday\, June 28 – 2:30pm \nTickets may be purchased on the Experience Your Arts website or in-person at the DeYor Performing Arts Center Box Office Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm. Ticket sales will be available 1 hour prior to performances at The Youngstown Playhouse downtown location.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/events/the-shark-is-broken-5/
LOCATION:Youngstown Playhouse Downtown\, 220 W. Boardman St.\, Youngstown\, 44503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Youngstown,Event,Events,Summer,Theater
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SUMMARY:Pride Youngstown
DESCRIPTION:Pride Youngstown is taking place on Saturday\, June 27\, 2026 from 12:00pm-9:00pm\, in downtown Youngstown. This free\, family-friendly event includes a parade\, live entertainment\, and various vendors. For more information\, follow the Pride Youngstown Facebook page.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/events/pride-youngstown-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Youngstown\, 20 Federal Place\, Youngstown\, 44503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Youngstown,Event,Events,Festivals & Fairs
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DTSTAMP:20220627T011732Z
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SUMMARY:National PTSD Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS DAY | JUNE 27\nEach year on June 27th\, National PTSD Awareness Day recognizes the effects post-traumatic stress has on the lives of those impacted by it. \n#NationalPTSDAwarenessDay\nPost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has a profound effect on the lives of those who suffer from it. The statistics alone are staggering\, but can only tell a portion of the story. The trauma and anxiety associated with PTSD is a constant burden\, inseparable from the sufferer. It was once a condition that was attributed only to returning combat veterans\, but more and more the condition is diagnosed in those who have experienced violent crime or lived through catastrophic events. According to PTSD United\, 20% of adults in the United States who have experienced a traumatic event suffer from PTSD. \nThe observance not only strives to bring awareness to the public but to also educate and eliminate the stigma associated with PTSD. Many of those with PTSD don’t seek treatment. Sometimes they simply fear the labels attached to PTSD. However\, with support and understanding\, we may all better understand the signs and provide better care. \n\nTrouble sleeping\nReliving memories of the event\nAnxious or on edge\nAvoidance of things or people who remind you of the event\n\nOver time\, these signs may fade. However\, if they don’t\, seeking treatment is not only suggested but helpful to many who suffer from PTSD. \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS DAY\nReach out to someone you know who struggles with PTSD. Let them know you care and are there to help. Learn more about PTSD at NIMH or VA.gov. Use #NationalPTSDAwarenessDay to share on social media. \nNATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS DAY HISTORY\nThe United States Senate established PTSD Awareness Day in 2010 following then-Sen. Kent Conrad’s efforts to designate a day of awareness as a tribute to Army Staff Sgt. Joe Biel of the North Dakota National Guard. Biel suffered from PTSD and took his life in April 2007 after returning to North Dakota following his second tour of duty in the Iraq War. \nBiel’s birthday\, June 27th\, was chosen to mark PTSD Awareness Day and honor his memory. \nSource: National Day Calendar
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/events/national-ptsd-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Learning
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