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

Lit Youngstown presents a writing through grief workshop series with writer and teacher Sydney Stalnecker at the main library in Youngstown on Tuesday evenings at 6pm from April 28 through June 2. These sessions will include group poetry readings, peer-led discussion, thought-provoking prompts, and the opportunity for participants to share work. The workshop is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register, please visit lityoungstown.org.

The Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley presents the program, "Trailblazing Skies and Shorelines: Ohio’s Birding Trails" on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00pm at the Austintown Senior Center. Jamey Emmert, Avian Education Coordinator with ODNR’s Division of Wildlife, will discuss Ohio’s birding trail program, highlighting how the trails protect wildlife and support local communities, and showcases some of the state’s most remarkable, and sometimes overlooked, birding hotspots. The program 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.

The Trumbull Art Gallery at 158 N Park Ave in Warren presents the exhibition, "NO GUARANTEES" on display from Saturday, April 18,  through Friday May 29. The gallery is open Thursday and Fridays from 12-4pm and Saturdays from 11am-3pm. "NO GUARANTEES," is an exhibition of 19 women artists working and living in the Mahoning Valley, and includes a wide range of media, including painting, photography, printmaking, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, fiber, and quiltmaking. This exhibition is free and open to the public.

There will be an opening reception, Saturday, April 18 from 6-8pm.

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10: Jenna Hudock
"Finding Place"

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 Trumbull Art Gallery at 158 N Park Ave in Warren presents the exhibition, "NO GUARANTEES" on display from Saturday, April 18,  through Friday May 29. The gallery is open Thursday and Fridays from 12-4pm and Saturdays from 11am-3pm. "NO GUARANTEES," is an exhibition of 19 women artists working and living in the Mahoning Valley, and includes a wide range of media, including painting, photography, printmaking, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, fiber, and quiltmaking. This exhibition is free and open to the public.

There will be an opening reception, Saturday, April 18 from 6-8pm.

attached image:
10: Jenna Hudock
"Finding Place"

The Sixth Annual Youngstown May Day Festival will be Friday May 1 through Sunday May 3 from 12-6pm at the Calvin Center at 755 Mahoning Ave for a fun, free celebration of labor, Beltane, climate justice, human rights, and community in the Valley. The festival is a family friendly place for great food, crafts, a May pole dance, workshops, games, and more.

The Youngstown Skatepark and Thrive Mahoning Valley present a free, pop-up skatepark on Friday, May 1 from 1:00-4:00pm on Phelps St in Youngstown for riders of all skill levels on skateboards, BMX bikes, scooters, in-line skates, and roller skates. More info at youngstownskatepark.org

St. Columba Cathedral on Wood St in Youngstown presents a recital featuring French organist Maurice Clerc on Friday, May 1 at 6:30pm. This concert is free and open to the public.