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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div> Downtown Youngstown buzzes with sports, music and family fun this weekend, featuring Phantoms hockey, YSU basketball, planetarium shows and community events.<\/p>\n Ward Beecher Planetarium<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n <\/p>\n Downtown Youngstown will be buzzing this weekend with a full slate of sports, arts and family-friendly events.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hockey fans can catch the Youngstown Phantoms as they take on Team USA at the Covelli Centre at 7:05 p.m. today and 6:05 p.m. Saturday. Saturday\u2019s matchup will also celebrate Multi-Cultural Night. Both games promise fast-paced USHL action.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Skywatch programs return to The Ward Beecher Planetarium with live presentations exploring the night sky, constellation lore and astronomical events. Shows are scheduled for 8 p.m. today and Saturday. Admission is free, with doors opening 30 minutes before showtime and seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Youngstown State University athletics will also be in the spotlight. The YSU men\u2019s basketball team tips off at home 2 p.m. Saturday, while the women\u2019s team takes the court 1 p.m. Sunday. Both games will be held at the Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Families can also enjoy \u201cExplore Our Universe\u201d at The Ward Beecher Planetarium at 2 p.m. Saturday. The interactive program invites guests aboard the Starship Ward Beecher for a real-time tour of the universe. The show is free, with doors opening approximately 30 minutes before start time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Music lovers can experience the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Stambaugh Auditorium. \u201cFantastique!\u201d celebrates Music Director Erik Ochsner\u2019s appointment with a program featuring works by Wagner, Williams, Sibelius and Berlioz. Ticket information is available through the Experience Your Arts website.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Basketball takes center stage at 3 p.m. Sunday the Covelli Centre as the Harlem Globetrotters bring their 100th Anniversary World Tour to Youngstown, delivering their signature blend of athleticism, humor and crowd-pleasing entertainment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n At Penguin City Brewing Company, there will be country dancing tonight with lessons beginning at 9 p.m. and open dancing until 2 a.m. On Sunday, Penguin City will offer BYOB (Build Your Own Breakfast) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring vendors, karaoke and brunch.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Youngstown\/Warren Regional Chamber encourages residents and visitors to take advantage of this packed weekend. Support our local venues, enjoy the atmosphere and be part of the community spirit that continues to grow here.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.mahoningmatters.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Downtown Youngstown buzzes with sports, music and family fun this weekend, featuring Phantoms hockey, YSU basketball, planetarium shows and community events. Ward Beecher Planetarium Downtown Youngstown will be buzzing this weekend with a full slate of sports, arts and family-friendly events. 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