Community Calendar

The Rustbelt Theater presents the show "Dating Sucks The Musical!" weekends from Friday through Sunday February 15 at the Youngstown Playhouse with Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 2:30pm. This revue style musical explores the peaks and pitfalls of modern dating, featuring dialogue from real online dating profiles and their conversations. Intended for mature audiences only. Tickets at youngstownplayhouse.org

The Youngstown Playhouse presents the show, "HONK! Jr." on Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21 at 7:30pm and on Sunday, February 22 at 2:30pm. "HONK! Jr." tells the story of the Ugly Duckling on his journey of self discovery, learning being different isn't such a bad thing. Tickets at youngstownplayhouse.org

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 Butler Institute of American Art, present the 86th Area Artist Annual, on display through Sunday, February 22nd. This juried exhibition includes selected original artworks in all media created and submitted by artists residing within a 75-mile radius of the Butler. The exhibition is free and open to the public. More information available at "Butler Art dot com."

YSU's Judith Rae Solomon Gallery in Bliss Hall presents an exhibition by artist Davon Brantley throughout February titled "Wrinkles in the Smile of Divinity." Influenced by Dante's Divine Comedy, Brantley presents a trilogy of works that navigate the profound territories of Hell, Purgatory and Divinity as metaphors for the artist's personal journey. The museum is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.

The Youngstown Historical Center for Industry and Labor presents a photography exhibition by Richard Hahn titled Grit/Glow, opening Thursday, July 10, and on display through February. Grit/Glow juxtaposes the warmth of orange skies with the stark realities of industry, illustrating the paradox of beauty and hardship. The museum is open Wednesdays through Fridays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Saturdays from Noon to 4:00 pm.

Reservations for the opening reception on Thursday, July 10 at 5:30pm can be made by calling 330-941-1314.

The McDonough Museum of Art will open 2026 with three exhibitions. Misty Gamble's "Of Flesh and The Feminine", Hannah Parrett's "I Do Not Always Understand, But I Feel Desire" and "From WOMAN 19" curated by Mary Urbas, on display through Saturday, February 28. The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11am-4pm. A closing reception for all the exhibitions will be held 2-4pm on February 28. 

The Youngstown Skatepark Association presents a free community pop-up skatepark on Saturday February 21 at Penguin City Brewing. The event begins with a 14 and under youth session from 12:00pm to 4:00pm followed by an all-ages session from 5:00 to 8:00pm. The association invites riders of all skill levels on skateboards, BMX bikes, in-line skates, and roller skates! More information at youngstownskatepark.org

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 Ward Beecher Planetarium presents the program, "Legends: Orion" on every Saturday at 2:00pm from January 31 through February 21. Aesop the owl continues his journey in a light-hearted adventure as you look at the Greek mythology associated with some of our constellations. This includes stories behind Orion the hunter, and Scorpio the scorpion! All planetarium shows are free with seating being first come, first served.