Community Calendar

The Youngstown Branch of the American Association of University Women presents the program, "Empowerment and Collaboration through the Arts" on Tuesday, April 7th at 5:30pm at the United Way Volunteer Resource Center, 8133 Market Street in Boardman. Panelists from the McDonough Museum of Art, SMARTS, and DeYor PAC will describe their organizations, their impact, their collaborations in the community, and potential partnerships with AAUW, Arts, & Arts Education for girls/women. This event is free and open to the public.

The Stambaugh Chorus invites all local singers to join its Spring 2026 season, featuring powerful choral music connected to the national Sing Democracy 250 initiative, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. This nationwide project includes newly commissioned works that celebrate democracy, unity, and the American spirit. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, January 6, and will be held weekly on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, in Bliss Hall, on the YSU campus. More information available on the Stambaugh Chorus Facebook page or StambaughChorus.org.

YSU Department of Art presents an exhibition by faculty of staff from Thursday, March 5 through Friday, April 10 in the Judith Rae Solomon Gallery in Bliss Hall. Each piece in the exhibition was created using the department's own Risograph, demonstrating both the artistic vision of faculty and staff and innovative printmaking. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.

The Butler Institute of Art continues its Music at Noon series with YSU's Dana School of Music's Saxophone Studio on Wednesday, April 8 at 12:15pm in the museum's Beecher Court.

YSU Department of Art presents an exhibition by faculty of staff from Thursday, March 5 through Friday, April 10 in the Judith Rae Solomon Gallery in Bliss Hall. Each piece in the exhibition was created using the department's own Risograph, demonstrating both the artistic vision of faculty and staff and innovative printmaking. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.

YSU presents the 12th annual Valerie Waksmunski-Starr Memorial Conference on the Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences on Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10 at the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St., and Saturday, April 11 events virtually. Students and academic professionals will present original research on a variety of topics, including Dr. Finkelman's key-note speech, "Native American Rights, Race, Slavery, and Religious Liberty: The Progressive Visions of the Northwest Ordinance." All are free and open to the public.

Lit Youngstown presents a six session writing through grief workshop with writer and teacher Alex Abruzzi on Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:30pm from April 2 through May 14 at the Girard Library. Sessions will include group poetry readings, peer-led discussion, thought-provoking prompts, and the opportunity to share work. The workshop is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, please visit: lityoungstown.org

YSU Department of Art presents an exhibition by faculty of staff from Thursday, March 5 through Friday, April 10 in the Judith Rae Solomon Gallery in Bliss Hall. Each piece in the exhibition was created using the department's own Risograph, demonstrating both the artistic vision of faculty and staff and innovative printmaking. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.

YSU presents the 12th annual Valerie Waksmunski-Starr Memorial Conference on the Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences on Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10 at the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St., and Saturday, April 11 events virtually. Students and academic professionals will present original research on a variety of topics, including Dr. Finkelman's key-note speech, "Native American Rights, Race, Slavery, and Religious Liberty: The Progressive Visions of the Northwest Ordinance." All are free and open to the public.

The Youngstown Skatepark Association and the City of Youngstown Community Development Division present a free community pop-up skatepark at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre in Wean Park on Friday, April 10 from 12:00pm-6:00pm, designed for riders of all skill levels on skateboards, BMX bikes, scooters, in-line skates, and roller skates. More info at youngstownskatepark.org