Community Calendar

The Trumbull New Theater presents the show "Storm Warning" weekends from Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 22. with Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 3:00pm. The theater is located at 5883 Youngstown Warren Rd in Niles. Set in cottage country in 1963, Jack Forrester, a damaged World War II vet, has retreated from life. Then one weekend he meets Emma Currie, an amphetamine popping chart writer for a big band. Both lives will change forever as these two opposites collide. Tickets at trumbullnewtheatre.com

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 Butler Institute of American Art presents "Sensory Sundays" on the first Sunday of every month through November. The Butler will open 1 hour prior to typical hours, and will provide options for individuals including fidget toys, as well as a sensory guide and what to expect while visiting. Experience the museum without crowds, bright lights, or overstimulation. More information at butlerart.com

*Note: There will be no Sensory Sunday during the month of April (Easter) & December*

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.

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 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 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.