America 250: First Fridays - Downtown Youngstown July 3, 2026 | 5-8 PM

🎉 First Fridays – America 250 Celebration 🇺🇸

📅 Friday, July 3, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Downtown (W. Commerce, N. Phelps, Ohio One Building & The Apollo)
 
Join us downtown for a special First Fridays experience celebrating America 250, an evening where arts, culture, history, and community come together in a vibrant, walkable event for all ages.
 
✨ What to Expect:
 
🛹 W. Commerce – Activity Zone
• Pop-Up Skate Park with the Youngstown Skatepark Association
 
🎨 N. Phelps – Market & Arts Corridor
• Local vendor marketplace featuring food, retail, artisans & nonprofits
• Community organizations and civic engagement opportunities
 
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment
• Featuring BopMan on N. Phelps spinning Motown & Funk for a lively, cross-generational vibe
• Live Music at the Apollo Event Center (See below)
 
Historical Experiences
• Guided tours presented by the Mahoning Valley Historical Society (Designated ASL Interpreted Tours included. Email: meagan@youngstowncityscape.com for more information)
• Two tours connecting key downtown locations
• Discover local history tied to the America 250 theme
 
🏙️ Exclusive Downtown Activations
• Ohio One Building: immersive speakeasy-style experience & building tours
• The Apollo Event Center: Live Music with Bustin’ Loose, Food Truck- Aunt Millies, and First Floor Building Tours
 
🤝 Get Involved
Interested in being part of the event? Opportunities available for:
• Vendors & artisans
• Community organizations
• Sponsors & partners
 
Celebrate community, creativity, and history, right in the heart of downtown.Bring your friends, your family, and your energy. We’ll see you at First Fridays!
Historical Experiences
• Guided tours presented by the Mahoning Valley Historical Society
  • Designated ASL Interpreted Tours included. Email: meagan@youngstowncityscape.com for more information
• Two tours connecting key downtown locations
• Discover local history tied to the America 250 theme
Exclusive Downtown Activations
Ohio One Building: immersive speakeasy-style experience & building tours
The Apollo Event Center: Live Music with Bustin’ Loose, Food Truck- Aunt Millies, and First Floor Building Tours
 

Featuring: Bopman

Born and raised in Youngstown, Bopman is a versatile music producer, songwriter, audio engineer, and DJ with over 20 years of experience in the music. With a deep passion for sound and creativity, he has built a reputation for blending timeless musical influences with a modern edge.

Certified in Audio Engineering through the R.E.C. Workshop in Chillicothe, Bopman brings both technical skill and artistic vision to every project he touches. His sound is rooted heavily in hip-hop culture, especially inspired by the golden era of 90s hip-hop, while also drawing influence from jazz, funk, rock, blues, and soul music.

Known for creating everything from classic boom-bap beats to modern trap, R&B, funk, and pop productions, Bopman’s versatility allows him to work across multiple genres while maintaining a signature, authentic sound. His music combines soulful textures, hard-hitting drums, and innovative production techniques that connect with both old-school listeners and new-generation audiences.

Whether producing records, engineering sessions, or writing songs, Bopman continues to push creative boundaries while representing the sound and spirit of Youngstown.