Community Calendar

The Butler Institute of American Art, present the 86th Area Artist Annual, on display from Sunday, January 4th through Sunday, February 22nd. This juried exhibition includes selected original artworks in all media created and submitted by artists residing within a 75-mile radius of the Butler. The exhibition is free and open to the public. More information available at "Butler Art dot com."

The Butler Institute of American Art, present the 86th Area Artist Annual, on display from Sunday, January 4th through Sunday, February 22nd. This juried exhibition includes selected original artworks in all media created and submitted by artists residing within a 75-mile radius of the Butler. The exhibition is free and open to the public. More information available at "Butler Art dot com."

The Youngstown Historical Center for Industry and Labor presents a photography exhibition by Richard Hahn titled Grit/Glow, opening Thursday, July 10, and on display through February. Grit/Glow juxtaposes the warmth of orange skies with the stark realities of industry, illustrating the paradox of beauty and hardship. The museum is open Wednesdays through Fridays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Saturdays from Noon to 4:00 pm.

Reservations for the opening reception on Thursday, July 10 at 5:30pm can be made by calling 330-941-1314.

The McDonough Museum of Art will open 2026 with three exhibitions. Misty Gamble's "Of Flesh and The Feminine", Hannah Parrett's "I Do Not Always Understand, But I Feel Desire" and "From WOMAN 19" curated by Mary Urbas, on display from Tuesday, January 20 through Saturday, February 28. The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11am-4pm. A closing reception for all the exhibitions will be held 2-4pm on February 28. 

The Mahoning Valley Historical Society Presents: This is Youngstown, a photo documentary project celebrating the Hispanic Community by Tony Nicholas, through February 1st, at the Tyler History Center, in downtown Youngstown. The Tyler History Center is open Tuesdays -Sundays, Noon - 4:00 pm.

The Trumbull New Theater presents the play, "Emma" weekends from Friday, January 9 through Sunday, January 25 with Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 3pm. The theater is located at 5883 Youngstown Warren Rd in Niles. "Emma" is the stage adaption of Jane Austen's novel featuring the character Emma Woodhouse, a clever and meddlesome young woman who plays matchmaker for her friends. Tickets at trumbullnewtheater.com or by calling 330-652-1103.

YSU's Ward Beecher Planetarium presents their Winter Skywatch program covering the current night sky, constellation lore, and current astronomical events on Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24 at 8pm. All planetarium shows are free and seating is first come, first served.

The Butler Institute of American Art, present the 86th Area Artist Annual, on display from Sunday, January 4th through Sunday, February 22nd. This juried exhibition includes selected original artworks in all media created and submitted by artists residing within a 75-mile radius of the Butler. The exhibition is free and open to the public. More information available at "Butler Art dot com."

The Youngstown Historical Center for Industry and Labor presents a photography exhibition by Richard Hahn titled Grit/Glow, opening Thursday, July 10, and on display through February. Grit/Glow juxtaposes the warmth of orange skies with the stark realities of industry, illustrating the paradox of beauty and hardship. The museum is open Wednesdays through Fridays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Saturdays from Noon to 4:00 pm.

Reservations for the opening reception on Thursday, July 10 at 5:30pm can be made by calling 330-941-1314.

The McDonough Museum of Art will open 2026 with three exhibitions. Misty Gamble's "Of Flesh and The Feminine", Hannah Parrett's "I Do Not Always Understand, But I Feel Desire" and "From WOMAN 19" curated by Mary Urbas, on display from Tuesday, January 20 through Saturday, February 28. The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11am-4pm. A closing reception for all the exhibitions will be held 2-4pm on February 28.