Labra Brothers will be joined by some of its extended musical familia for its first Westside Bowl gig in nearly a year. Trumpet player Tommy Lehman recorded with the band for its new album, simply titled “The Labra Brothers,” and the instrument now is a part of all its live shows. ...

The play “The American Soldier” will be staged for one performance on Saturday at Salem High School. This production tells the story of the American soldier through 14 characters based on real people, actual letters and true experiences spanning from the American Revolution to present ...

The Rust Belt Theater Company brings its 14th edition of “Forbidden Youngstown” to Youngstown Playhouse this weekend. This bawdy, irreverent musical revue is a spoof of theater culture and the city of Youngstown that Rust Belt calls home. It pokes fun at classic musical theater tropes and ...

Pardi bring party to Covelli Centre Jon Pardi returns to Youngstown for a Sept. 25 show at the Covelli Centre as part of his Gamblin’ Man tour. The country singer — whose hits include “Head Over Boots,” “Dirt on My Boots,” “Heartache Medication” and “Last Night ...

CHAMPION — Certain musicals always look the same, no matter who’s doing them. The visual style is so ingrained in audience members’ minds that directors seldom stray from those expectations. Kent State University at Trumbull Theatre breaks the mold a bit with its staging of “The Rocky ...

7 17’s Financial Wellness Night rescheduled Because of ongoing air quality concerns, 7 17 Credit Union’s Financial Wellness Night at the Ballpark in Niles, originally scheduled for Friday, is being rescheduled. 7 17 Day will instead be celebrated at the Mahoning Valley Scrappers game ...