Valley full of fun in April
1 — 20th annual Pinwheels for Prevention at Warren G. Harding High School Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Warren, at 1:30 p.m.
2 — Program by Tom O’Grady on “The Barn Builders: An Architectural Legacy in Ohio’s Rural Landscape” at Harriet Taylor Upton House, Warren, at 10 a.m.
2 — Program by OSU Master Gardener Volunteers on “Easy and Dependable Perennials” at Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, Canfield, at 11 a.m.
2 — Music at Noon: Piano Studio at Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, at 12:15 p.m.
2 — “Celebrating Deaf History Month” program at Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, Canfield, at 6 p.m.
2 — Lit Youngstown First Wednesday Reader Series: Amanda D’Alessandro and Jyotsna Sreenivasan at Westside Bowl, Youngstown, at 7 p.m.
2 — Kent State University at Trumbull’s Sips & Scripts: “Bandages” at Darlene Lounge, Warren, at 7:30 p.m.
4 — First Fridays Youngstown at OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. — “Arcadia” nature-themed art exhibition opens at Art on Park, Warren, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
4 — William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens at Kent State University at Trumbull’s Technology Building rotunda, Champion, at 7:30 p.m.
4 — The musical “[title of show]” opens at Youngstown State University’s Spotlight Theater, Bliss Hall, at 7:30 p.m.
4 — Cliffe College Performing Arts Series: Imani Winds at Youngstown State University’s Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, at 7:30 p.m.
5-6 — Metroplex Sugar Show: Wonka Word at Metroplex Expo Center, Liberty, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
5 — SPARK Storytellers at Trinity Playhouse, Lisbon, at 7 p.m.
5 — Hard Day’s Night (Beatles tribute) at Robins Theatre, Warren, at 8 p.m.
6 — Junior Fair Board Spring Breakfast and Egg Hunt at Trumbull County Fairgrounds, Bazetta, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
7 — Flute Ensemble at Youngstown State University’s Bliss Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
8 — Warren Civic Music Association: Ernie Haase & Signature Sound at Packard Music Hall, Warren, at 7 p.m.
9 — Music at Noon: Flute Studio at Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, at 12:15 p.m.
9 — Program by Kim Calhoun, bereavement facilitator from Hospice of the Valley, on “Grief 101” at Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, Tri-Lakes, at 4 p.m.
9 — Percussion Ensemble at Youngstown State University’s Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, at 7:30 p.m.
10-12 — Pinbrew Fest at Metroplex Expo Center, Liberty
10 — W.D. Packard Concert Band Jazz Festival at Packard Music Hall, Warren, at 6 p.m.
10 — Program on “Autism 101: Beyond the Diagnosis — Life Skills and Independence” at Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, Youngstown, at 6 p.m.
11-13 — Angels for Animals Garage Sale at Canfield Fairgrounds
11 — Stage Left Players Youth Theatre: “Goldilocks in Bobby Socks” opens at Trinity Playhouse, Lisbon, at 7 p.m.
11 — The opera “Alcina” opens at Youngstown State University’s Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, at 7:30 p.m.
11 — Dylan Scott, George Birge and Graham Barham at Covelli Centre, Youngstown, at 7:30 p.m.
12 — Trumbull County Educational Service Center’s Drones in Schools Racing League at Warren G. Harding High School, 860 Elm Road NE, Warren, at 8 a.m.
12 — Flute Day at Youngstown State University’s Bliss Hall from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
12 — Canfield Museum Hop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
12 — Health Awareness Fair at YWCA Warren from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
12 — Poetry and author talk with Jeanne Bryner and Susan Jacobs at Warren-Trumbull County Public Library Cortland Branch at 1 p.m.
12 — Exploring History: Life During the Civil War with John and Cynda Sites at Old Town Hall, Kinsman, at 2 p.m.
12 — Dinner on the Titanic immersive experience at Peter Allen Inn & Event Center, Kinsman, at 5:30 p.m.
12 — Youngstown State University Greek Sing at Stambaugh Auditorium, Youngstown, at 6 p.m.
12 — 24 Hour Theatre Project performance at Youngstown Playhouse at 8 p.m.
13 — Reptile Show at Metroplex Expo Center, Liberty, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
13 — “Good Vibrations: The Prints of Victor Vasarely” opens at the Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown
13 — Spring Bridal Show at Waypoint 4180, Canfield, from noon to 3 p.m.
13 — Harlem Globetrotters at Covelli Centre, Youngstown, at 3 p.m.
13 — Ben Folds at Robins Theatre, Warren, at 7 p.m.
14 — Junior Portfolio Exhibition opens at Youngstown State University’s Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, Bliss Hall
14 — Program on “Youngstown and the Titanic,” presented by Mahoning Valley Historical Society, at Warren-Trumbull County Public Library Liberty Branch at 5 p.m.
14 — Jazz Ensemble at Youngstown State University’s Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, at 7:30 p.m.
15 — Education Job Fair at Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio, Canfield, from 9 to 11 a.m.
15 — Egg Hunt at Eastwood Field, Niles, at 5 p.m.
15 — Youngstown State University Trombone Ensemble and Brass Chamber Ensemble at First Presbyterian Church, Youngstown, at 7:30 p.m.
15 — Stambaugh Youth Concert Band at Stambaugh Auditorium, Youngstown, at 7:30 p.m.
16 — Program by OSU Master Gardener Volunteers on “How to Plant a Garden” at Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, Sebring, at 11 a.m.
16 — Music at Noon: Percussion Ensemble at Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, at 12:15 p.m.
16 — Ohio 250 program on the state’s native plants at Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, Youngstown, at 6 p.m.
16 — “Blippi: Join the Band Tour” at Packard Music Hall, Warren, at 6 p.m.
16 — Percussion Ensemble at Youngstown State University’s Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, at 7:30 p.m.
17 — Bites and Bits of History: Traci Manning, Mahoning Valley Historical Society curator of education, on “Testing Our Strength: The Steel Valley in the 1940s” at Tyler History Center, Youngstown, at noon
17 — Youngstown State University Concert Band & Wind Ensemble at Stambaugh Auditorium, Youngstown, at 7:30 p.m.
17 — Dana Opera Ensemble at Youngstown State University’s Spotlight Theater, Bliss Hall, at 7:30 p.m.
17 — Rocky Mountain Experience (John Denver tribute) at Robins Theatre, Warren, at 8 p.m.
18 — Youngstown State University Spring 2025 Graduating BFA Exhibition opens at McDonough Museum of Art, Youngstown, with reception from 5 to 7 p.m.
18 — Grand Kyiv Ballet: “Swan Lake” at Powers Auditorium, Youngstown, at 7 p.m.
18 — Rust Belt Theater Company: “Jesus vs. Zombies” opens at Club Switch, Youngstown, at 8 p.m.
19 — Super Toy Events at Canfield Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
19 — Bob Dylan at Powers Auditorium, Youngstown, at 8 p.m.
19 — Paranormal Investigation of Pioneer Pavilion, Youngstown, from 8 to 11 p.m.
21 — Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone at Packard Music Hall, Warren, at 7 p.m.
21 — Jazz Combos at Youngstown State University’s Spotlight Theater, Bliss Hall, at 7:30 p.m
22 — Guitar Studio Recital at Youngstown State University’s Bliss Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m
23 — Rotary Club of Warren Peace Pole dedication at Courthouse Square, Warren, at noon
23 — Music at Noon: Guitar Ensemble at Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, at 12:15 p.m.
23 — Program by Collective Paranormal Research Society at Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, Austintown, at 5:30 p.m.
23 — Program by Al McKinnon on “Ohio Rocks! Music Greats from the Buckeye State” at McKinley Birthplace Home, Niles, at 6 p.m.
23 — Composition Studio Recital at Youngstown State University’s Bliss Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
24 — Saxophone Studio Recital at Youngstown State University’s Bliss Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
25 — Federal Frenzy Music and Arts Festival at Penguin City Brewing Company, Youngstown, from 4 to 11 p.m.
25 — Millennial Theatre Company: “Be More Chill” opens at Hopewell Theatre, Youngstown, at 7:30 p.m.
25 — Dana Chorale at St. Joseph Parish, Austintown, at 7:30 p.m.
26 — Farm Animal Baby Show at MetroParks Farm, Canfield, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
26 — Horse Show at Trumbull Career & Technical Center, Champion, at 10 a.m.
26 — Rotary Club of Warren River Duck Festival at Perkins Park, Warren, at 11 a.m.
26 — Junior Achievement of Eastern Ohio Youth Market Day at Eastwood Mall, Niles, from noon to 3 p.m.
26 — Federal Frenzy Music and Arts Festival at West Federal and Phelps streets, Youngstown, from 2 to 11 p.m.
26 — Warren Philharmonic Orchestra with Christopher Cicconi, conductor, and Youngstown State University Youth Orchestra at Lakeview High School, Cortland, at 7 p.m.
26 — Out of Eden (Eagles tribute) at Packard Music Hall, Warren, at 7:30 p.m.
27 — W.D. Packard Concert Band at Packard Music Hall, Warren, at 3 p.m.
27 — Doo Wop Project at Robins Theatre, Warren, at 3 p.m.
29 — Soulja Boy at Packard Music Hall, Warren, at 8 p.m.
30 — Trumbull Town Hall: Jim Tressel at Packard Music Hall, Warren, at 10:30 a.m.
30 — Pure Prairie League and Orleans at Robins Theatre, Warren, at 8 p.m.