# Event Details

- **Event Name**: First Fridays Downtown Youngstown: Welcome Back YSU
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: First Fridays Downtown Youngstown: Welcome Back YSU! 🐧

Friday, September 4
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Phelps Street Gateway, Downtown Youngstown

Kick off the new academic year with First Fridays: Welcome Back YSU!

Whether you're a first-year student, returning Penguin, faculty or staff member, alumni, or a community resident, join us in Downtown Youngstown for an evening celebrating the people, places, and organizations that make the Mahoning Valley a vibrant place to live, learn, and create.

Enjoy an evening featuring:

-Live music with Erin "Thelosttribe" Stubbs on the Phelps Gateway
-Karaoke with DJ Lou at The Federal
-Delicious food from local restaurants and food vendors
-Shopping with local businesses, artists, and makers
-Mahoning Valley arts organizations showcasing creative opportunities
-Local nonprofits and community organizations sharing ways to -get involved and make a difference
-Interactive activities for all ages

Whether you're new to Youngstown or have called it home for years, this is the perfect opportunity to discover everything Downtown Youngstown has to offer, connect with your community, and experience the creativity, culture, and collaboration that define the Mahoning Valley.

Bring your friends, classmates, coworkers, and family for a fun evening exploring local businesses, supporting community organizations, and celebrating the start of another exciting year in Youngstown.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome!

#FirstFridaysYO #DowntownYoungstown #YSU #WelcomeBackYSU #MahoningValley #SupportLocal #ArtsMatter #CommunityStrong #YoungstownEvents
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/youngstown/first-fridays-downtown-youngstown-welcome-back-ysu/200030546506113
- **Event Categories**: music, karaoke, live-music, art, entertainment, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Youngstown
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: N Phelps St, Youngstown, OH 44503, United States
- **lat**: 41.10234
- **long**: -80.64923
- **full address**: N Phelps St, Youngstown, OH 44503, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is First Fridays Downtown Youngstown: Welcome Back YSU being held?
  - **A:** First Fridays Downtown Youngstown: Welcome Back YSU takes place on Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at N Phelps St, Youngstown, OH 44503, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing First Fridays Downtown Youngstown: Welcome Back YSU?
  - **A:** First Fridays Downtown Youngstown: Welcome Back YSU is organized by Youngstown CityScape.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** First Fridays Downtown Youngstown: Welcome Back YSU is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Youngstown, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If First Fridays Downtown Youngstown: Welcome Back YSU sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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