Community Calendar

The Trumbull County Historical Society & Medici (meh DEE chee) Museum of Art present Science Fiction & Hollywood: The Art of John Zabrucky, an exhibition showcasing modern props designed by Zabrucky now on display at the Medici Museum of Art through June 28th. An American prop designer and co-founder of Modern Props Inc., Zabrucky contributed props to hundreds of films such as Ghostbusters and RoboCop, as well as films and TV series in the Star Trek, Marvel, and DC franchises. This exhibition is free and open to the public. More information medicimuseum.art.

The next meeting of the local chapter of American Association of University Women (AAUW) is on Wednesday, May 7, at 5:30 pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown, 1105 Elm Street. Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert, will be speaking on the topic Everything All At Once: How the Ohio legislature is flooding the zone. The meeting is free and open to all.

As Ohioans face growing economic uncertainty driven by chaotic federal policy, the Ohio House has put forward a budget that harms children and parents, underfunds schools, upends programs that stabilize household budgets, and botches an attempt to address rising property taxes. The state Senate now has an opportunity to ensure some measure of economic security and set Ohio on a better path.

Lit Youngstown's First Wednesday Reader Series presents poets Jon Graham of Dover, Ohio, & David Prather of Parkersburg, West Virginia, on Wednesday, May 7 at 7:00 pm, at Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Avenue, in Youngstown, with an open mic to follow. More information at lityoungstown.org.

This reading will be downstairs in the Trophy Room, accessible only by stairs ASL interpretation will be provided.

The Butler Institute of American Art presents Young Friends Adventure, the second Thursday of every month at 10:00am, through November. Join the Butler staff for an interactive gallery tour with illustrated books followed by an art activity! For children ages 2-5 years old with a parent or caregiver. This free program encourages looking, listening, learning, sharing, and artful fun. More information at butlerart.com.

The Trumbull County Historical Society & Medici (meh DEE chee) Museum of Art present Science Fiction & Hollywood: The Art of John Zabrucky, an exhibition showcasing modern props designed by Zabrucky now on display at the Medici Museum of Art through June 28th. An American prop designer and co-founder of Modern Props Inc., Zabrucky contributed props to hundreds of films such as Ghostbusters and RoboCop, as well as films and TV series in the Star Trek, Marvel, and DC franchises. This exhibition is free and open to the public. More information medicimuseum.art.

The Mahoning Valley Association of Churches presents Taste of the Faiths, on Thursday, May 8, at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, in Boardman. Tickets are $20, dine in or carry out. More information at mvaconline.org.

The Scottish Rite Cathedral presents The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music, Sacred Chants, on Friday May 9th, 9:30 - 11:00 am, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle. Playing traditional Tibetan instruments, the Loseling monks perform ancient temple music and chants for world healing. More information is available at info@cathedralnewcastle.com.

This event provides the community with a rare chance to engage with Tibetan culture, spirituality, and traditional music performed by the monks of the Drepung Loseling Monastery.

The Trumbull County Historical Society & Medici (meh DEE chee) Museum of Art present Science Fiction & Hollywood: The Art of John Zabrucky, an exhibition showcasing modern props designed by Zabrucky now on display at the Medici Museum of Art through June 28th. An American prop designer and co-founder of Modern Props Inc., Zabrucky contributed props to hundreds of films such as Ghostbusters and RoboCop, as well as films and TV series in the Star Trek, Marvel, and DC franchises. This exhibition is free and open to the public. More information medicimuseum.art.

The ACTS Performing Arts Center presents Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, weekends, from Friday, May 9th through Sunday, May 18th, with the evening performances at 7:30, and the Sunday matinees at 2:30, at the ACTS Performing Arts Center in Sharon. Tickets and more information available at actsharpsville.org.

A dark thriller set in three acts, ten strangers are summoned to a remote island, and all that the guests have in common is a wicked past that they're unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate.

Tickets may also be purchased by calling the box office at 724-815-4388, in person from 7-9 pm on Tuesdays at the 40 Below Box Office.

Arts on Atlantic and the American Guild of Organists, Youngstown Chapter, presents a recital by Colin MacKnight, on Friday, May 9, at 7:00 pm, at Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic Street NE, in Warren. Music by Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, and others will be featured.