May 08 Thursday
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.
May 09 Friday
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 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.
The Youngstown Playhouse presents Oklahoma!, weekends from Friday, May 9, through Sunday, May 18, with Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. See the classic story of Laurey, a spirited farm girl, who finds herself caught between the charming cowboy Curly and the brooding farmhand Jud. Tickets and more information at youngstownplayhouse.org.
May 10 Saturday
Moraine State Park in Pennsylvania presents Leap into Herpetology: Introduction to the Reptiles & Amphibians of Moraine State Park, on Saturday May 10th from 10-11:30 am, at the McDanels Launch Area at Moraine State Park. Follow along as local naturalist, April Claus, introduces you to creatures that creep, swim, and slither! There will be an educational section to start, followed by a hike in search of live specimens. More information is available by calling the park's office at 724-368-8811.