Feb 23 Monday
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.
Feb 24 Tuesday
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 Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley presents the program, "Ghost From the North" on Tuesday, February 24 at 6:30pm at the Austintown Senior Center at 112 Westchester Dr. Joe Malmisur, an award-winning naturalist from Summit Metroparks, will present a program about a diurnal and nomadic species, the Snowy Owl. The event is free and open to all.
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.
Feb 25 Wednesday
Feb 26 Thursday