April rules
Ready to rock? Here’s your guide
1 — Metroplex Sugar Show: Candyland Adventure at Metroplex Expo Center, Liberty, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1 — Celebrity Series: Postmodern Jukebox at Westminster College’s Orr Auditorium, New Wilmington, Pa., at 7:30 p.m.
1 — Love, Whitney (Whitney Houston tribute) at Robins Theatre, Warren, at 8 p.m.
2 — Nate Bargatze at Covelli Centre, Youngstown, at 7 p.m.
3 — Nils Johnson exhibition opens at Youngstown State University’s Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, Bliss Hall
3 — Flute Studio Recital at Youngstown State University’s Bliss Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
4 — Youngstown Press Club program with New York Times staff writer Dorie Chevlen at Eastern Gateway Community College’s Humphrey Hall, Youngstown, at 8 a.m.
4–18th annual Pinwheels for Prevention ceremony at Warren City Hall at 1:30 p.m.
5 — Program on Elliot Ness by Rebecca McFarland of the Cleveland Police Museum at Harriet Taylor Upton House, Warren, at 9:30 a.m.
5 — Music at Noon: Clarinet Studio Recital at Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, at 12:15 p.m.
5 — Lit Youngstown First Wednesday Reader Series with Genevieve Jencson and Virginia Konchan at Soap Gallery, Youngstown, at 7 p.m.
5 — Kent State University at Trumbull’s Sips & Scripts: “Adulteryhood” at Modern Methods Brewing Company, Warren, at 7:30 p.m.
5 — Mill Creek MetroParks’ April Full Moon Hike on East Cohasset Hike & Bike Trail at 7:45 p.m.
6 — Lunch & Learn: Shannon Robinson on “The Science of Crystal Healing and Making a Personal Crystal Grid” at Medici Museum of Art, Howland at 11 a.m.
6 — Dana Piano Trio at McDonough Museum of Art, Youngstown, at 7:30 p.m.
7 — Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes and The Weight Band at Robins Theatre, Warren, at 8 p.m.
8 — Egg Scavenger Hunt at National Packard Museum, Warren, from noon to 3 p.m.
8 — Men’s Rally in the Valley at Stambaugh Auditorium, Youngstown, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
10 — Jazz Ensemble at Youngstown State University’s Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center, at 7:30 p.m.
10-11 — “Jesus Christ Superstar” at E.J. Thomas Hall, Akron, at 7:30 p.m.
11 — Flute Ensemble at Youngstown State University’s Bliss Recital Hall at 6 p.m.
12 — Music at Noon: Saxophone Studio Recital at Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, at 12:15 p.m.
12 — Percussion Ensemble at Youngstown State University’s Ford Theater at 7:30 p.m.
13-15 — Ohio PinBrew Fest at Metroplex Expo Center, Liberty
13 — Warren Civic Music Association: Shades of Buble at Packard Music Hall, Warren, at 7 p.m.
13 — Youngstown State University Wind Ensemble and Concert Band at Stambaugh Auditorium, Youngstown, at 7:30 p.m.
14 — The drama “Pass Over” opens at Youngstown Playhouse’s Moyer Room at 7:30 p.m.
15 — Super Toy Events at Canfield Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
15 — McGuffey Society program with “Car Bombs to Cookie Trays” author Roslyn Torella at Denny’s Restaurant meeting room, Liberty, at 10 a.m.
15 — Gala for the opening of the Vincent and Phyllis Bacon Grand Gallery at the Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, at 6 p.m.
15 — 70th Youngstown State University Greek Sing at Stambaugh Auditorium, Youngstown, at 6 p.m.
15 — Greenville Symphony Orchestra with Dana Chorale at Thiel College’s William A. Passavant Center, Greenville, Pa., at 7:30 p.m.
16 — Reptile Show at Metroplex Expo Center, Liberty, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
16 — Rock the Park — A Geological Exploration of Mill Creek Park, Youngstown, at 2 p.m.
16 — Ken Cowan, organ, at Stambaugh Auditorium, Youngstown, at 4 p.m.
17 — Jazz Combos at Youngstown State University’s Spotlight Theater, Bliss Hall, at 7:30 p.m.
18 — Community Star Awards Dinner at St. Demetrios Community Center, Warren, at 5 p.m.
18 — Dana Symphony Orchestra at Ford Family Recital Hall, DeYor Performing Arts Center, Youngstown, at 7:30 p.m.
18 — Stambaugh Youth Concert Band at Stambaugh Auditorium, Youngstown, at 7:30 p.m.
18 — The Monkees celebrated by Micky Dolenz at Robins Theatre, Warren, at 8 p.m.
18 — Holocaust 30th community commemoration at Mahoning County Courthouse, Youngstown, at noon
19 — Trumbull Town Hall: Jean Kilbourne at Packard Music Hall, Warren, at 10:30 a.m.
19 — Youngstown State University Skeggs Lecture Series: Jia Jiang at Stambaugh Auditorium, Youngstown, at 7 p.m.
19 — Chuck Palahniuk’s Midwest Story Night at Cedars West End, Youngstown, at 7 p.m.
20 — W.D. Packard Concert Band Jazz Festival at Packard Music Hall, Warren, at 6 p.m.
20 — Pipino Performing Arts Series: Ann Duhamel, piano, at McDonough Museum of Art, Youngstown, at 7:30 p.m.
20 — The Outlaws at Robins Theatre, Warren, at 8 p.m.
21-23 — Angels for Animals Gigantic Garage Sale and Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo at Canfield Fairgrounds
21 — Earth Day Recycling at Tribune Chronicle parking lot, Warren, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with shredding from 9 a.m. to noon.
21 — Spring Graduating BFA Exhibition opens at McDonough Museum of Art, Youngstown
21 — Contemporary Ensemble Earth Day Concert at Youngstown State University’s Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, at 7:30 p.m.
21 — Young Playwrights Festival opens at Kent State University at Trumbull Theatre, Champion, at 7:30 p.m.
21-23 — Dana Spring Opera at Youngstown State University’s Spotlight Theater, Bliss Hall
22 — Federal Frenzy on East Federal Street, Youngstown, from 2 to 11 p.m.
22 — Ambrosia at Robins Theatre, Warren, at 8 p.m.
23 — W.D. Packard Concert Band at Packard Music Hall, Warren, at 3 p.m.
23 — Warren Philharmonic Orchestra with Susan Davenny Wyner, conductor, at First Presbyterian Church, Warren, at 3 p.m.
24 — Junior Portfolio Review Exhibition opens at Youngstoawn State University’s Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, Bliss Hall
24 — Faculty recital with Andy Mitchell and Cicilia Yudha at First Presbyterian Church, Youngstown, at 6 p.m.
25 — Wind Ensemble Pops Concert at Youngstown State University’s Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, at 7:30 p.m.
25 — “Tina — The Tina Turner Musical” opens at Connor Palace, Cleveland, at 7:30 p.m.
26 — Music at Noon: Dana Guitar Studio Recital at Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, at 12:15 p.m.
27 — Dana Guitar Studio Recital at Youngstown State University’s Bliss Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
27-30 — The musical “Rent” at Powers Auditorium, Youngstown
28-30 — Dave & Ed’s Auto Show at Canfield Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
28 — Spring Choral Concert II at Youngstown State University’s Bliss Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
28 — Ace Frehley at Robins Theatre, Warren, at 8 p.m.
29 — 17th Fundraising Gala at Inspiring Minds, Warren, from 2 to 5 p.m.
29 — Alice Cooper at Covelli Centre, Youngstown, at 8 p.m.