Community Calendar

The YSU Ward Beecher Planetarium presents the program, "Explore Our Universe" at 8:00pm on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4. Join the Starship Ward Beecher as they embark on a grand tour of our universe real time, with opportunities to influence where we travel and what we discover. All planetarium shows are free with seating being first come, first served.

The YSU Ward Beecher Planetarium presents the program, "One World, One Sky" every Saturday in March at 2:00pm. Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Hu Zhu take viewers on an exciting discovery of the Sun, Moon, and stars. They learn about the Big Dipper and the North Star and take an imaginary trip to the Moon. All planetarium shows are free with seating being first come, first served.

The YSU Ward Beecher Planetarium presents the program, "Explore Our Universe" at 8:00pm on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4. Join the Starship Ward Beecher as they embark on a grand tour of our universe real time, with opportunities to influence where we travel and what we discover. All planetarium shows are free with seating being first come, first served.

The YSU Ward Beecher Planetarium presents the program, "Passport to the Universe" Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm through Saturday, February 28th. Fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible. All planetarium shows are free with seating being first come, first served.

The YSU Ward Beecher Planetarium presents the program, "Big Astronomy" at 8:00pm every Friday and Saturday from March 13 through March 28. Discover the impressive observatories in Chile, the people who run them, and the exciting discoveries uncovered from these world-class telescopes. This show includes alive star talk about the Southern Hemisphere sky. All planetarium shows are free with seating being first come, first served.

The YSU Ward Beecher Planetarium presents the program, "Passport to the Universe" Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm through Saturday, February 28th. Fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible. All planetarium shows are free with seating being first come, first served.

The YSU Ward Beecher Planetarium presents the program, "Passport to the Universe" Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm through Saturday, February 28th. Fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible. All planetarium shows are free with seating being first come, first served.

The YSU Ward Beecher Planetarium presents the program, "Big Astronomy" at 8:00pm every Friday and Saturday from March 13 through March 28. Discover the impressive observatories in Chile, the people who run them, and the exciting discoveries uncovered from these world-class telescopes. This show includes alive star talk about the Southern Hemisphere sky. All planetarium shows are free with seating being first come, first served.

The Butler Institute of American Art presents Senior Art & Learn, the third Thursday of every month, through November. This free event is for adults 55+ who are interested in learning more about the art in our museum. Seniors will be led on a docent-guided tour of a featured exhibition that encourages “slow looking” and engagement. Seating available. More information at butlerart.com.

Registration required for breakfast - Contact Patti: 234-228-8526
Please note: July’s program will be held on the 24th (fourth Thursday)

The YSU Ward Beecher Planetarium presents the program, "One World, One Sky" every Saturday in March at 2:00pm. Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Hu Zhu take viewers on an exciting discovery of the Sun, Moon, and stars. They learn about the Big Dipper and the North Star and take an imaginary trip to the Moon. All planetarium shows are free with seating being first come, first served.