Lit Youngstown will host the First Wednesday Readers Series on August 2 at 7:00pm at Westside Bowl in the lower level Trophy Room. The event will feature Cleveland poets Gina Tabasso and Russell Vidrick. Julie Cancio Harper will co-host the First Wednesday reading, which will be followed by an open mic. Gina M. Tabasso has been

There will be a free movie night on Friday, August 4 at 7:00pm at Mauthe Park in Struthers. The movie Guys and Dolls will be shown. Enjoy live music, Cigars by Cut and Toast, food and movie at dusk. For more information, view the Facebook event page.

The 10th Annual National 5K Walk & Run Event presented by the African American Male Wellness Agency will be held on Saturday, August 5 at 7:00am at the Covelli Centre. For more information, visit their website.

In honor of back-to-school season, Southern Park Mall is helping the Valley community prepare for the 2023-24 school year with the Back 2 School Bash. In addition to being the destination for all back-to-school shopping, Southern Park is also hosting a supply drive in support of students and educators in the area. Families are encouraged

A Summer Lecture Series with Butler Art Director Dr. Louis Zona will be held on Sundays, June 18, July 9, August 6 & 20 at 2pm. Lectures are free and open to the public. Held in Zona Auditorium – seating is limited. Join Dr. Zona as he discusses some of his favorite works of art,

Mahoning Valley Cultural Alliance announces its upcoming Culture and Cuisine series that celebrates the rich diversity of cultures within the Mahoning Valley. The event, Italy: Culture and Cuisine will be held on Monday, August 7, at 5:00pm at A La Carte Catering, located at 429 Lisbon Street, Canfield, Ohio. The cost to attend is $30 for Mahoning Valley

The Rust Belt City Poetry Tour reading on August 10 from 7:00pm-8:00pm at Westside Bowl will feature Jason Baldinger (Pittsburgh), Mitch and Angel James (Cleveland), Jonie McIntire (Toledo), Karen Schubert (Youngstown), and Paul Trombley (Detroit). “The Rust Belt City Tour is the offspring of a night filled with literary readings and rounds of stouts and

Collingwood Center, a new community center located in Campbell, is producing CLUE: On Stage with a cast of local professionals, sponsored by Columbiana Performing Arts Center. Performances will be Friday, August 11, at 7:00pm and Saturday, August 12, at 7:00pm at Collingwood Center, 633 Porter Ave, Campbell, OH 44405. Doors open at 6:00pm for a

Mr. Darby’s Antique and Collectable Emporium is having Lawn Chairs & Lemonade Trunk Sales this summer! They will have a free lemonade stand and a place for shoppers to sit down on lawn chairs after they shop. The sales are from 9:00am-3:00pm on the following dates: May 13, June 3, July 8, August 12, September

The Youngstown Flea “Market for Makers” returns for season 8 in the heart of downtown Youngstown. Dates are: February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 7 & November 4. Hours are 9:00am-3:00pm. Additional plans, for “pop-up” and Holiday markets, are in the works. For more

The 1st annual Youngstown Pickle Palooza will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 12:00pm-10:00pm at the Penguin City Brewing Company. There will be a Vendor Village, Live Music, Little Gherkin Contest, Pickleball Tournament, Pickle & Hot Dog Eating Contests and more! For more information, visit their website.

A Hawaiian Musical Production. Beautiful and graceful hula dancers. Exotic Island music. World-class Island musicians. Fabulous colorful costumes. The exciting “Fire Knife Dance.” For the fifth year in a row at the Inn, Monroeville PA’s famous Polynesian entertainers perform an unforgettable live musical production that has thrilled audiences, and is sure to delight audiences in 2023. Enjoy an

It’s Penguin City Beer’s 5th Anniversary and they are celebrating with a Summer Carnival! Join them for 5 days of fun as the parking lot becomes a fun carnival. There will be rides, games, food, and more. Follow their Facebook page for the latest information. Wednesday, August 23 – 4:00pm-10:00pm Thursday, August 24 – 4:00pm-10:00pm Friday,

It’s Penguin City Beer’s 5th Anniversary and they are celebrating with a Summer Carnival! Join them for 5 days of fun as the parking lot becomes a fun carnival. There will be rides, games, food, and more. Follow their Facebook page for the latest information. Wednesday, August 23 – 4:00pm-10:00pm Thursday, August 24 – 4:00pm-10:00pm Friday,

It’s Penguin City Beer’s 5th Anniversary and they are celebrating with a Summer Carnival! Join them for 5 days of fun as the parking lot becomes a fun carnival. There will be rides, games, food, and more. Follow their Facebook page for the latest information. Wednesday, August 23 – 4:00pm-10:00pm Thursday, August 24 – 4:00pm-10:00pm Friday,

Youngstown State University’s Marching Pride announces “Meet the Marching Pride” on Friday, August 25, at 4:00pm in Stambaugh Stadium. The event is free and open to the public. The Marching Pride will perform music from their pre-game and halftime shows, along with the YSU Fight Song. Members of the Penguinettes and Color Guard will also perform their

It’s Penguin City Beer’s 5th Anniversary and they are celebrating with a Summer Carnival! Join them for 5 days of fun as the parking lot becomes a fun carnival. There will be rides, games, food, and more. Follow their Facebook page for the latest information. Wednesday, August 23 – 4:00pm-10:00pm Thursday, August 24 – 4:00pm-10:00pm Friday,

Polish Youngstown and St. Columba Cathedral are excited to honor the feast day of Eastern Europe’s most beloved Marion icons with a special event on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 4:00pm at St. Columba Cathedral. Very Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Siffrin will serve as celebrant with other Diocesan Slavic priests invited. Traditional Polish hymns will

It’s Penguin City Beer’s 5th Anniversary and they are celebrating with a Summer Carnival! Join them for 5 days of fun as the parking lot becomes a fun carnival. There will be rides, games, food, and more. Follow their Facebook page for the latest information. Wednesday, August 23 – 4:00pm-10:00pm Thursday, August 24 – 4:00pm-10:00pm Friday,