Community Calendar

The Butler Institute of American Art presents their Film on Art series each Tuesday at noon through March in the Zona Auditorium located in the Butler’s Beecher Center. A schedule of films can be found at butlerart.com

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 Butler Institute of Art continues its Music at Noon series with YSU's Dana School of Music's Guitar Ensemble on Wednesday, April 22 at 12:15pm in the museum's Beecher Court.

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

The Millennial Theater Company presents: Mean Girls The Musical! weekends from Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 26 at the Youngstown Playhouse with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 2:30pm. See new student Cady Heron take on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. When Cady and her friends devise a "Revenge Party" to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. Tickets at youngstownplayhouse.org

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 Youngstown Skatepark and the Youngstown City Parks & Recreation department present a free community pop-up skatepark on Saturday, April 25 from 3:00pm-5:00pm at the Eugenia Atkinson Recreation Center on Otis St in Youngstown. They welcome riders of all skill levels on skateboards, BMX bikes, scooters, in-line skates, and roller skates. More info at youngstownskatepark.org

The Millennial Theater Company presents: Mean Girls The Musical! weekends from Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 26 at the Youngstown Playhouse with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 2:30pm. See new student Cady Heron take on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. When Cady and her friends devise a "Revenge Party" to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. Tickets at youngstownplayhouse.org

The Butler Institute of American Art presents their Film on Art series each Tuesday at noon through March in the Zona Auditorium located in the Butler’s Beecher Center. A schedule of films can be found at butlerart.com

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.