Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment
Art
ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: “Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-e,” through Jan. 29, 2026. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. hoytartcenter.org and 724-652-2882.
BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown: “Robert Rauschenberg: A Centenary Tribute,” through Jan. 4, 2026. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. www.butlerart.com and 330-743-1107.
MEDICI MUSEUM OF ART, 9350 E. Market St., Howland: “ZODIAC: The Mysterious Power of the Creative,” through Wednesday; “From Oil to Art: A Rockefeller Legacy Rooted in Industry, Innovation and Imagination” and “Mary Sfara: The Light of Tomorrow,” both through Jan. 11, 2026. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. medici museum.art and 330-856-2120.
THOMASES FAMILY ENDOWMENT ART GALLERY, Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane: Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society Exhibition, through today. jccyoungstown.org and 330-746-3250.
TRUMBULL ART GALLERY, 158 N. Park Ave., Warren: “Trees at the Gallery” Holiday Marketplace, through Jan. 3. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. www.trumbullartgallery.com and 330-395-4876.
Museums
ARMS FAMILY MUSEUM, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown: “Memories of Christmas Past,” through Wednesday. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. $10 adults, $9 senior citizens and college students, $8 children ages 3 to 18 and free for members and active-duty military and veterans. mahoninghistory.org and 330-743-2589.
BRACEVILLE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM, 1250 Cedar St. SW, Braceville: Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. 330-373-8395.
ERNIE HALL AVIATION MUSEUM, 4033 North River Road NE, Howland: Hours are noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and by appointment, $5 adults, $2 for children ages 5 to 10 and free for children 4 and younger. www.erniehallaviationmuseum.org.
HARRIET TAYLOR UPTON HOUSE, 380 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren: Open for tours by appointment. Call 330-395-1840 or go to uptonhouse.org.
LEAVITTSBURG HERITAGE HOME, 4901 W. Market St.: Open house from 2 to 4 p.m. third Sunday of the month and by appointment. 330-399-1448.
McKINLEY BIRTHPLACE HOME, 40 S. Main St., Niles: Hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and by appointment by emailing mckinley@mcklib.org or calling 330-652-1704, Ext. 3. www.mcklib.org/BirthplaceHome
MELNICK MEDICAL MUSEUM, Cushwa Hall, Youngstown State University: Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and by appointment, free.
NATIONAL MCKINLEY BIRTHPLACE MEMORIAL MUSEUM, 40 N. Main St., Niles: Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and by appointment. 330-652-4273.
NATIONAL PACKARD MUSEUM, 1899 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren: Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, $10 adults, $9 military, $8 senior citizens, $5 children ages 7 to 12 and free for children 6 and younger. packardmuseum.org and 330-394-1899.
OH WOW! THE ROGER & GLORIA JONES CHILDREN’S CENTER FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 15 Central Square, First Floor, Youngstown: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, $12 general admission, $11 for veterans, senior citizens and educators and free for members and children younger than 2. ohwowkids.org and 330-744-5914.
TP TIP TOOL AUTO MUSEUM, 7075 state Route 446, Canfield: Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, free. tpcarcollection.com and 800-321-9260.
TYLER MAHONING VALLEY HISTORY CENTER, 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown: “This Is Youngtown: Photography by Tony Nicholas,” through Feb. 1, 2026. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, $10 adults, $9 senior citizens and college students, $8 children ages 3 to 18 and free for members and active-duty military and veterans mahoning
history.org and 330-743-2589.
WARREN HERITAGE CENTER, Kinsman House, 303 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren: Hours are 2 to 5 p.m. the first Sunday of the month and by appointment. www.warrenheritage
center.org and 330-372-0237.
YOUNGSTOWN HISTORICAL CENTER OF INDUSTRY AND LABOR, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown: Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, $7 adults, $6 senior citizens, $3 students and free for children 5 and younger. 330-941-1314 and www.yhcil.org.
Special events
BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown: Film on Art — “The Power of the Past: Florence,” noon Tuesday, Zona Auditorium, free. www.butlerart.com and 330-743-1107.
MILL CREEK METROPARKS, Youngstown: Frost & Lights: A Festive Holiday at the Gardens, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday through Jan. 4, Fellows Riverside Gardens, free; Winter Nights, 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Fellows Riverside Gardens; Back to Nature: Natural Bird Feeders, noon Jan. 3, Ford Nature Center classroom B, $5 with paid registration by Thursday; Full Moon Hike-Wolf Moon, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 3, $5 with paid registration by Thursday; Coffee with the Birds: Dark Eyed Juncos, 8:30 a.m. Jan. 4, Ford Nature Center, $5 with paid registration by Jan. 2; Winter Wildlife Track and Sign Hike, 11 a.m. Jan. 4, George L. Fordyce Park, free but registration is required by Jan. 2. Go to millcreekmetro parks.org or call 330-740-7107, Ext. 129 to register/pay.
NEWTON FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY, 204 S. Canal St.: Giant Candy Land game, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, free. 330-872-1282.
TURKEY RUN TRAIL, 520 W. Main St., Cortland: New Year’s Day Hike, 10 a.m. Thursday. parks.ohiodnr.gov/mosquito
lake and 330-637-2856.
URBAN TAP, 439 E. Market St., Warren: 2nd Onesie Bar Crawl, 1 p.m. Saturday with stops at Bushwick, Modern Methods Brewing Company, Pete’s, Ohio Inn, The Underground Lounge, Club Michael and VFW 1090. 234-806-0409.
WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren: Noon Year’s Eve celebration, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday for families with children ages 3 and older. Free but registration is required at wtcpl.org/events or by calling 330-399-8807, Ext. 206.
Theater
BENEDUM CENTER, Seventh Street and Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh: “Clue,” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Jan. 2, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 4, $65.20 to $159.60. trustarts.org and 412-456-6666.
To be included in the weekly Ticket calendar, email your information to agray@trib
today.com or mail it to Ticket Calendar, Tribune Chronicle / Vindicator, 240 Franklin St. SE, Warren, OH 44483. The deadline is noon Monday for inclusion in that week’s calendar.
Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment
Art
ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: “Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-e,” through Jan. 29, 2026. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. hoytartcenter.org and 724-652-2882.
BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown: “Robert Rauschenberg: A Centenary Tribute,” through Jan. 4, 2026. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. www.butlerart.com and 330-743-1107.
MEDICI MUSEUM OF ART, 9350 E. Market St., Howland: “ZODIAC: The Mysterious Power of the Creative,” through Dec. 31; “From Oil to Art: A Rockefeller Legacy Rooted in Industry, Innovation and Imagination” and “Mary Sfara: The Light of Tomorrow,” both through Jan. 11, 2026. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. medicimuseum.art and 330-856-2120.
THOMASES FAMILY ENDOWMENT ART GALLERY, Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane: Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society Exhibition, through Dec. 26. jccyoungstown.org and 330-746-3250.
TRUMBULL ART GALLERY, 158 N. Park Ave., Warren: “Trees at the Gallery” Holiday Marketplace, through Jan. 3, 2026. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. www.trumbullartgallery.com and 330-395-4876.
Dance
ASHTABULA ARTS CENTER, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula: Ballet Theatre Ashtabula — “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m. today and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, $19 adults, $17 students, senior citizens and military and $15 children ages 2 to 12 in advance and $21, $19 and $17 at the door. ashtabulaarts
center.org and 440-964-3396.
Museums
ARMS FAMILY MUSEUM, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown: “Memories of Christmas Past,” through Dec. 31 Hours are noon to 7 p.m. today and Tuesday and noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, $10 adults, $9 senior citizens and college students, $8 children ages 3 to 18 and free for members and active-duty military and veterans. mahoninghistory.org and 330-743-2589.
BRACEVILLE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM, 1250 Cedar St. SW, Braceville: Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. 330-373-8395.
ERNIE HALL AVIATION MUSEUM, 4033 North River Road NE, Howland: Hours are noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and by appointment, $5 adults, $2 for children ages 5 to 10 and free for children 4 and younger. www.ernie hallaviationmuseum.org.
HARRIET TAYLOR UPTON HOUSE, 380 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren: Open for tours by appointment. Call 330-395-1840 or go to uptonhouse.org.
LEAVITTSBURG HERITAGE HOME, 4901 W. Market St.: Open house from 2 to 4 p.m. third Sunday of the month and by appointment. 330-399-1448.
MCKINLEY BIRTHPLACE HOME, 40 S. Main St., Niles: Hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and by appointment by emailing mckinley@mcklib.org or calling 330-652-1704, Ext. 3. www.mcklib.org/BirthplaceHome
MELNICK MEDICAL MUSEUM, Cushwa Hall, Youngstown State University: Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and by appointment, free.
NATIONAL MCKINLEY BIRTHPLACE MEMORIAL MUSEUM, 40 N. Main St., Niles: Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and by appointment. 330-652-4273.
NATIONAL PACKARD MUSEUM, 1899 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren: Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, $10 adults, $9 military, $8 senior citizens, $5 children ages 7 to 12 and free for children 6 and younger. packardmuseum.org and 330-394-1899.
OH WOW! THE ROGER & GLORIA JONES CHILDREN’S CENTER FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 15 Central Square First Floor, Youngstown: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, $12 general admission, $11 for veterans, senior citizens and educators and free for members and children younger than 2. ohwowkids.org and 330-744-5914.
TP TIP TOOL AUTO MUSEUM, 7075 state Route 446, Canfield: Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, free. tpcarcollection.com and 800-321-9260.
TYLER MAHONING VALLEY HISTORY CENTER, 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown: “This Is Youngtown: Photography by Tony Nicholas,” through Feb. 1, 2026. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, $10 adults, $9 senior citizens and college students, $8 children ages 3 to 18 and free for members and active-duty military and veterans mahoning history.org and 330-743-2589.
WARREN HERITAGE CENTER, Kinsman House, 303 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren: Hours are 2 to 5 p.m. the first Sunday of the month and by appointment. www.warrenheritagecenter.org and 330-372-0237.
YOUNGSTOWN HISTORICAL CENTER OF INDUSTRY AND LABOR, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown: Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, $7 adults, $6 senior citizens, $3 students and free for children 5 and younger. 330-941-1314 and www.yhcil.org.
Music
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 2627 Atlantic St. NE, Warren: Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols, 6 p.m. Sunday, free. christchurchwarren.org and 330-372-5327.
COLUMBIANA ARTS THEATER, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana: Rockin’ Around the Town Square featuring John Schlitt, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, $20 to $30. www.atthecat.com
ROBINS THEATRE, 160 E. Market St., Warren: An Olde English Christmas with Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, 8 p.m. Friday, $51.09 to $80.96. robinstheatre.com.
STAMBAUGH AUDITORIUM, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown: Holiday Concert of Giving with Stambaugh Chorus and Youngstown Area Community Concert Band, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, free with monetary donations collected for Second Harvest Food Bank of Mahoning Valley; “Home for the Holidays” — Youngstown Symphony Orchestra with Erik Ochsner, conductor, and Amanda Beagle, soprano, 7:30 p.m. Monday, $20 to $65. experienceyourarts.org and 330-259-9651.
THIEL COLLEGE, Greenville, Pa.: “Home Alone and Holiday Hits” — Greenville Symphony Orchestra and Michael Gelfand, conductor, 3 p.m. Saturday, William A. Passavant Center, $20 in advance and $25 at the door. www.thegreenvillesymphony.org.
WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BROOKFIELD BRANCH, 7032 Grove St.:. Conservation Series: Uke Kool Lady Paulette Darko, 1 p.m. Saturday, free. wtcpl.org and 330-448-8134.
Special Events
B&O STATION, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown: Artists of the Rust Belt Last Minute Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, $1.
BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown: Film on Art — “Art of the Western World Part 3: The Early Renaissance,” noon Tuesday, Zona Auditorium, free. www.butlerart.com and 330-743-1107.
COLUMBIANA ARTS THEATER, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana: The film “Brier Hill,” 5 p.m. Sunday, $20. www.atthecat.com.
MILL CREEK METROPARKS, Youngstown: Frost & Lights: A Festive Holiday at the Gardens, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday through Jan. 4, 2026, Fellows Riverside Gardens, free; Walk with a Geologist: The Gorge in Winter, 2 p.m. Saturday, meet outside Lanterman’s Mill, $3 with paid registration by today; Winter Nights, 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 28, Fellows Riverside Gardens; Winter Solstice Walk, 1 p.m. Sunday, meet at Ford Nature Center parking lot, free but registration required by Friday; Winter Solstice Celebration, 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, behind education building, $5 with paid registration by Friday. Go to millcreekmetroparks.org or call 330-740-7107, Ext. 129 to register/pay.
PENGUIN CITY BREWING, 460 E. Federal St., Youngstown: Home for the SLAVidays, 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, $15 adults and free for children ages 12 and younger.
TURKEY RUN TRAIL, 520 W. Main St., Cortland: First Day of Winter Hike, 2 p.m. Sunday. parks.ohiodnr.gov/mosquitolake and 330-637-2856.
TYLER HISTORY CENTER, 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown: Bites and Bits of History — program on 19th century Victorian Christmas Cards by historian George Johnson, noon today, free. mahoninghistory.org and 330-743-2589.
Theater
POWERS AUDITORIUM, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown: Easy Street Productions — “Miracle on Easy Street,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, $35 premium seating and $29 for adults, $25 for students, senior citizens and military and $19 for children. experienceyourarts.org and 330-259-9651.
To be included in the weekly Ticket calendar, email your information to agray@tribtoday.com or mail it to Ticket Calendar, Tribune Chronicle / Vindicator, 240 Franklin St. SE, Warren, OH 44483. The deadline is noon Monday for inclusion in that week’s calendar.
Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment
Art
ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: “Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-e,” through Jan. 29, 2026. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. hoytartcenter.org and 724-652-2882.
BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown: “Robert Rauschenberg: A Centenary Tribute,” through Jan. 4, 2026. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. www.butlerart.com and 330-743-1107.
JUDITH RAE SOLOMON GALLERY, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University: Junior Portfolio Review, through Friday. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
MCDONOUGH MUSEUM OF ART, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown: 2025 Fall Graduating BFA Exhibition, through Saturday. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. ysu.edu/mcdonough-museum and 330-941-1371.
MEDICI MUSEUM OF ART, 9350 E. Market St., Howland: “ZODIAC: The Mysterious Power of the Creative,” through Dec. 31; “From Oil to Art: A Rockefeller Legacy Rooted in Industry, Innovation and Imagination” and “Mary Sfara: The Light of Tomorrow,” both through Jan. 11, 2026. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. medicimuseum.art and 330-856-2120.
THOMASES FAMILY ENDOWMENT ART GALLERY, Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane: Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society Exhibition, through Dec. 26. jccyoungstown.org and 330-746-3250.
TRUMBULL ART GALLERY, 158 N. Park Ave., Warren: “Trees at the Gallery” Holiday Marketplace, through Jan. 3, 2026. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. www.trumbullartgallery.com and 330-395-4876.
Dance
ASHTABULA ARTS CENTER, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula: Ballet Theatre Ashtabula — “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 21 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, $19 adults, $17 students, senior citizens and military and $15 children ages 2 to 12 in advance and $21, $19 and $17 at the door. ashtabulaartscenter.org and 440-964-3396.
Museums
ARMS FAMILY MUSEUM, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown: “Memories of Christmas Past,” through Dec. 31 Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday with extended hours until 7 p.m. on Thursdays. $10 adults, $9 senior citizens and college students, $8 children ages 3 to 18 and free for members and active-duty military and veterans. mahoninghistory.org and 330-743-2589.
BRACEVILLE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM, 1250 Cedar St. SW, Braceville: Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. 330-373-8395.
ERNIE HALL AVIATION MUSEUM, 4033 North River Road NE, Howland: Hours are noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and by appointment, $5 adults, $2 for children ages 5 to 10 and free for children 4 and younger. www.erniehallaviationmuseum.org.
HARRIET TAYLOR UPTON HOUSE, 380 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren: Open for tours by appointment. Call 330-395-1840 or go to uptonhouse.org.
LEAVITTSBURG HERITAGE HOME, 4901 W. Market St.: Open house from 2 to 4 p.m. third Sunday of the month and by appointment. 330-399-1448.
MCKINLEY BIRTHPLACE HOME, 40 S. Main St., Niles: Hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and by appointment by emailing mckinley@mcklib.org or calling 330-652-1704, Ext. 3. www.mcklib.org/BirthplaceHome
MELNICK MEDICAL MUSEUM, Cushwa Hall, Youngstown State University: Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and by appointment, free.
NATIONAL MCKINLEY BIRTHPLACE MEMORIAL MUSEUM, 40 N. Main St., Niles: Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and by appointment. 330-652-4273.
NATIONAL PACKARD MUSEUM, 1899 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren: Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, $10 adults, $9 military, $8 senior citizens, $5 children ages 7 to 12 and free for children 6 and younger. packardmuseum.org and 330-394-1899.
OH WOW! THE ROGER & GLORIA JONES CHILDREN’S CENTER FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 15 Central Square First Floor, Youngstown: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, $12 general admission, $11 for veterans, senior citizens and educators and free for members and children younger than 2. ohwowkids.org and 330-744-5914.
TP TIP TOOL AUTO MUSEUM, 7075 state Route 446, Canfield: Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, free. tpcarcollection.com and 800-321-9260.
TYLER MAHONING VALLEY HISTORY CENTER, 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown: “This Is Youngtown: Photography by Tony Nicholas,” through Feb. 1, 2026. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, $10 adults, $9 senior citizens and college students, $8 children ages 3 to 18 and free for members and active-duty military and veterans mahoninghistory.org and 330-743-2589.
WARREN HERITAGE CENTER, Kinsman House, 303 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren: Hours are 2 to 5 p.m. the first Sunday of the month and by appointment. www.warrenheritagecenter.org and 330-372-0237.
YOUNGSTOWN HISTORICAL CENTER OF INDUSTRY AND LABOR, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown: Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, $7 adults, $6 senior citizens, $3 students and free for children 5 and younger. 330-941-1314 and www.yhcil.org.
Music
BOARDMAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 7777 Glenwood Ave.: Winter Orchestra Festival with the Boardman High School Symphony, Chamber and Classical orchestras, 7 p.m. Wednesday, $3 adults and $2 students and free for senior citizens and preschoolers.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 2627 Atlantic St. NE, Warren: Derbytown Chorus Christmas Concert, 3 p.m. Sunday, free with donations collected for Akron Children’s Hospital.
PACKARD MUSIC HALL, 1703 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren: Jingle Bell Swing with Big Band Sound of Packard and Helen Welch, 7:30 p.m. Friday, free.
ROBINS THEATRE, 160 E. Market St., Warren: Samantha Fish, Cedric Burnside and Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, 8 p.m. Friday, $43.67 to $59.33; The Prince Project, 8 p.m. Saturday, $26.68 to $45.94. robinstheatre.com.
STAMBAUGH AUDITORIUM, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown: Glenn Miller Orchestra Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, $37 to $72. experienceyourarts.org and 330-259-9651.
WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBERTY BRANCH, 415 Churchill Hubbard Road: Tyler Guerrieri and Rhonda Monroe, 6 p.m. Wednesday, free. wtcpl.org and 330-759-2589.
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, New Wilmington, Pa.: Celebrity Series — Michael Cavanaugh: A Merry Rockin’ Christmas, 7:30 p.m Tuesday, Orr Auditorium. $39 to $55. www.westminster.edu/celebrity and 724-946-7354.
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY: Guitar Studio Recital, 7:30 p.m. today, Bliss Recital Hall, free; Clarinet Studio Recital, 7 p.m. Friday, Bliss Recital Hall, free
Special Events
ANDREWS/JONES HISTORIC HOUSE, 9441 Kings Graves Road, Howland: Christmas Pop-Up Rummage Sale benefiting Howland Historical Society, 1 to 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
BRACEVILLE TOWN HALL, 582 Newton Falls-Braceville Road: Braceville Community Holiday Celebration, 2 p.m. Sunday.
COURTHOUSE SQUARE, West Market Street and North Park Avenue, Warren: 5th Hometown Holidays, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday with parade at 5 p.m., free.
KINSMAN SQUARE: Kinsman Christmas Parade, 5 p.m. Sunday, followed by Santa on the Square, free.
METROPLEX EXPO CENTER, 1620 Motor Inn Drive, Liberty: Mahoning Valley Comicon, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, $10 with children ages 10 and younger admitted free; Reptile Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, $6 with children ages 10 and younger admitted free. www.metroplexexpo.com and 330-759-1674.
MILL CREEK METROPARKS, Youngstown: Frost & Lights: A Festive Holiday at the Gardens, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday through Jan. 4, 2026, Fellows Riverside Gardens, free; Hike with a Naturalist, 9 a.m. Saturday, Collier Preserve, free but registration is required by today; Winter Wonderland Hike, 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, outside Lanterman’s Mill free but registration is required two days in advance; Winter Nights, 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 28, Fellows Riverside Gardens; Creature Feature: Otters and Mink, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Ford Nature Center Classrooms A-B, free; Recreational Hike, 9 a.m. Wednesday, meet at Yellow Creek Lodge, 9 a.m. Wednesday, free; Walk with a Geologist: The Gorge in Winter, 2 p.m. Dec. 20, meet outside Lanterman’s Mill, $3 with paid registration by Dec. 18. Go to millcreekmetroparks.org or call 330-740-7107 ext. 129 to register/pay.
VON ISLEY ESTATE, 547 S. Main St., Niles: 4th Home for the Holidays Arts & Crafts Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, free.
WARD BEECHER PLANETARIUM, Youngstown State University: “Let It Snow,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, free; “The Alien Who Stole Christmas,” 2 p.m. Saturday, free. www.wbplanetarium.org and 330-941-1370.
WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren: Jane Austen 250th birthday tea and movie, 5 p.m. Tuesday, free but registration is required at.wtcpl.org/events or by calling 330-399-8807, Ext. 200.
WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CORTLAND BRANCH, 578 Lakeview Drive: Holiday Open House, 6 to 7 p.m. today, free. wtcpl.org and 330-638-6335.
WESTSIDE BOWL, 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown: Winter Thunderland, 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday, free admission until 8 p.m. and $10 after 8 p.m. westsidebowl.com
YOUNGSTOWN MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION, Raccoon Road and Four Mile Run Road, Austintown: Fall Open House, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, $5 with children ages 11 and younger admitted free. yomodelrrclub@yahoo.com.
Theater
ACTS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 40 S. Irvine Ave., Sharon, Pa.: “A Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, $25 adults and $20 students. www.actspac.org and 724-815-4388.
COLUMBIANA ARTS THEATER, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana: Squeaky Wheel Theater Company — “A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, $20 and $15. www.atthecat.com.
HOPEWELL THEATRE, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown: Millennial Theatre Company — “Who’s Holiday,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, $20. millennialtheatre.org.
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT TRUMBULL, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Champion: “A Tuna Christmas,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, $15 adults, $13 students and senior citizens and $11 children ages 12 and younger and free for Kent students and faculty. www.kent.edu/trumbull/theatre and 330-675-8887.
TRINITY PLAYHOUSE, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon: “A Trailer Park Holiday,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, $17 adults and $15 for students and senior citizens. stageleftplayers.org.
YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown: Rust Belt Theater Company — “How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Moyer Room, $20. experienceyourarts.org and 330-259-9651.
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Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment
Art
ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: “Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-e,” through Jan. 29, 2026. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. hoytartcenter.org and 724-652-2882.
BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown: “Kim Novak: Tribute on the Occasion of Her Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement Award,” through Sunday;”Robert Rauschenberg: A Centenary Tribute,” through Jan. 4, 2026. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. www.butlerart.com and 330-743-1107.
FOSTER ART GALLERY, Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.: “Morgan Bukovec: are you on the menu,” through Friday. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. 724-946-7267 or email zickefse@westminster.edu.
JUDITH RAE SOLOMON GALLERY, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University: Junior Portfolio Review, through Dec. 12. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
MCDONOUGH MUSEUM OF ART, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown: 2025 Fall Graduating BFA Exhibition, through Dec. 13. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. ysu.edu/mcdonough-museum and 330-941-1371.
MEDICI MUSEUM OF ART, 9350 E. Market St., Howland: “ZODIAC: The Mysterious Power of the Creative,” through Dec. 31; “From Oil to Art: A Rockefeller Legacy Rooted in Industry, Innovation and Imagination” and “Mary Sfara: The Light of Tomorrow,” both through Jan. 11, 2026. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. medicimuseum.art and 330-856-2120.
THOMASES FAMILY ENDOWMENT ART GALLERY, Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane: Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society Exhibition, through Dec. 26. jccyoungstown.org and 330-746-3250.
TRUMBULL ART GALLERY, 158 N. Park Ave., Warren: “Trees at the Gallery” Holiday Marketplace, through Jan. 3, 2026. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. www.trumbullartgallery.com and 330-395-4876.
Auditions
YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown: Playhouse Youth Theatre — “Honk Jr.,” 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Cast requirements are up to 26 children ages 6 to 17. Prepare a song that showcases vocal ability to be sung a cappella or bring sheet music for accompanist. youngstownplayhouse.org or 330-788-8739.
Dance
ASHTABULA ARTS CENTER, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula: Ballet Theatre Ashtabula — “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 21 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, $19 adults, $17 students, senior citizens and military, and $15 children ages 2 to 12 in advance and $21, $19 and $17 at the door. ashtabulaartscenter.org and 440-964-3396.
POWERS AUDITORIUM, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown: Ballet Western Reserve — “The Nutcracker,” 7 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, $35 adults, $30 students and senior citizens and $20 children ages 12 and younger. experienceyourarts.org and 330-259-9651.
Museums
ARMS FAMILY MUSEUM, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown: “Memories of Christmas Past,” through Dec. 31 Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday with extended hours until 7 p.m. on Thursdays. $10 adults, $9 senior citizens and college students, $8 children ages 3 to 18 and free for members and active-duty military and veterans. mahoninghistory.org and 330-743-2589.
BRACEVILLE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM, 1250 Cedar St. SW, Braceville: Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. 330-373-8395.
ERNIE HALL AVIATION MUSEUM, 4033 North River Road NE, Howland: Hours are noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and by appointment, $5 adults, $2 for children ages 5 to 10 and free for children 4 and younger. www.erniehallaviationmuseum.org.
HARRIET TAYLOR UPTON HOUSE, 380 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren: Open for tours by appointment. Call 330-395-1840 or go to uptonhouse.org.
LEAVITTSBURG HERITAGE HOME, 4901 W. Market St.: Open house from 2 to 4 p.m. third Sunday of the month and by appointment. 330-399-1448.
MCKINLEY BIRTHPLACE HOME, 40 S. Main St., Niles: Hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and by appointment by emailing mckinley@mcklib.org or calling 330-652-1704, ext. 3. www.mcklib.org/BirthplaceHome
MELNICK MEDICAL MUSEUM, Cushwa Hall, Youngstown State University: Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and by appointment, free.
NATIONAL MCKINLEY BIRTHPLACE MEMORIAL MUSEUM, 40 N. Main St., Niles: Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and by appointment. 330-652-4273.
NATIONAL PACKARD MUSEUM, 1899 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren: Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, $10 adults, $9 military, $8 senior citizens, $5 children ages 7 to 12 and free for children 6 and younger. packardmuseum.org and 330-394-1899.
OH WOW! THE ROGER & GLORIA JONES CHILDREN’S CENTER FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 15 Central Square First Floor, Youngstown: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, $12 general admission, $11 for veterans, senior citizens and educators and free for members and children younger than 2. ohwowkids.org and 330-744-5914.
TP TIP TOOL AUTO MUSEUM, 7075 state Route 446, Canfield: Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, free. tpcarcollection.com and 800-321-9260.
TYLER MAHONING VALLEY HISTORY CENTER, 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown: “This Is Youngtown: Photography by Tony Nicholas,” through Feb. 1, 2026. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, $10 adults, $9 senior citizens and college students, $8 children ages 3 to 18 and free for members and active-duty military and veterans mahoninghistory.org and 330-743-2589.
WARREN HERITAGE CENTER, Kinsman House, 303 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren: Hours are 2 to 5 p.m. the first Sunday of the month and by appointment. www.warrenheritagecenter.org and 330-372-0237.
YOUNGSTOWN HISTORICAL CENTER OF INDUSTRY AND LABOR, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown: Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, $7 adults, $6 senior citizens, $3 students and free for children 5 and younger. 330-941-1314 and www.yhcil.org.
Music
COLUMBIANA ARTS THEATER, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana: Midday Cabaret — A Very Merry Cabaret, 1 p.m. Wednesday, $15. www.atthecat.com.
FORD FAMILY RECITAL HALL, DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown: Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti, 8 p.m. Friday, $33.15 to $49. experienceyourarts.org and 330-259-9651.
HIGHWAY TABERNACLE, 3000 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown: David Phelps, 7 p.m. today, $55 and $35. 330-792-3000.
PACKARD MUSIC HALL, 1703 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren: It Must Be Christmas: An Acoustic Evening with Chris Young, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $32 to $86.50; W.D. Packard Concert Band Family Christmas Spectacular, 2 p.m. Sunday, free. Ticketmaster
ROBINS THEATRE, 160 E. Market St., Warren: Shaun Cassidy, 7:30 p.m. Friday, $40.28 to $183.96; Tommy James & the Shondells, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $44.53 to $138.64. robinstheatre.com.
ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA PARISH, 3020 Reeves Road NE, Warren: Warren Civic Chorus — Handel’s “Messiah,” 6 p.m. Sunday, free will offering.
STAMBAUGH AUDITORIUM, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown: Drifters, Platters and Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, 7:30 p.m. today, $45 to $70; Christmas in the Air, 7 p.m. Friday, $31.50 to $70; Youngstown State University Youth Orchestra, 4 p.m. Sunday, free. experienceyourarts.org and 330-259-9651.
WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBERTY BRANCH, 415 Churchill Hubbard Road: Tyler Guerrieri and Rhonda Monroe, 6 p.m. Wednesday, free. wtcpl.org and 330-759-2589.
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, New Wilmington, Pa.: Westminster College Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Berlin Lounge, free; “Silent Night” seasonal concert with Treble Choir, Chamber Singers and Concert Choir, 4 p.m. Saturday, Wallace Memorial Chapel, free.
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 119 Stadium Drive, Boardman: Canfield Community Concert Band Holiday Concert, 4 p.m. Sunday, free. canfieldccband.org.
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY, Guitar Studio Recital, 7:30 p.m. today, Bliss Recital Hall, free; Clarinet Studio Recital, 7 p.m. Friday, Bliss Recital Hall, free
Special Events
AUSTINTOWN TOWNSHIP PARK, 6000 Kirk Road: 40th Community Christmas Tree Lighting, 7 p.m. today with caroling at 6:45 p.m., free.
BARNES & NOBLE, 381 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman: Book signing by Dominic Koulianos, author of “A Tale of Two Islands: The Last Prince of Kalymnos,” 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. 330-629-9436.
BOARDMAN PARK, 375 Boardman-Poland Road: Community Christmas Celebration, 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, free. boardmanpark.com.
BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP GREEN, state Route 7 and Warren Sharon Road: Jingle & Mingle Community Event, 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, free.
BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown: Film on Art — “Art of the Western World Part 1: The Classical Ideal,” noon Tuesday, Zona Auditorium, free. www.butlerart.com and 330-743-1107.
DOWNTOWN STRUTHERS: Christmas Parade, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, free.
DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN: Light Up Night and Flea on Phelps, 4 to 8 p.m. Friday with Holiday Parade at 6 p.m., followed by tree lighting, free. www.youngstowncityscape.org.
MCKINLEY BIRTHPLACE HOME, 40 S. Main St., Niles: 13th McKinley Christmas, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, free. 330-652-1704, Ext. 3.
MILL CREEK METROPARKS, Youngstown: Nature Explorers — Evergreens Science, 1 p.m. Saturday, Ford Nature Center education classrooms A-B, $7 with paid registration by today; Frost & Lights: A Festive Holiday at the Gardens, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Jan. 4, 2026 (closed Mondays), Fellows Riverside Gardens, free; Winter Ecology Walk & Talk, noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sawmill Creek Preserve, $3 with paid registration by Friday; Traveling Naturalist, 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Ford Nature Center, free; Winter Nights, 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Fellows Riverside Gardens; Hike with a Naturalist, 9 a.m. Dec. 13, Collier Preserve, free but registration is required by Dec. 11. Go to millcreekmetroparks.org or call 330-740-7107 ext. 129 to register/pay.
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN & MAHONING COUNTY AUSTINTOWN, 600 S. Raccoon Road: America 250 program on “Early Rock ‘n’ Roll/Rockabilly History in Ohio,” 6 p.m. Tuesday, free. www.libraryvisit.org and 330-744-8636.
WARD BEECHER PLANETARIUM, Youngstown State University: “Let It Snow,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, free; “The Alien Who Stole Christmas,” 2 p.m. Saturday, free. www.wbplanetarium.org and 330-941-1370.
WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOWLAND BRANCH, 9095 E. Market St.: Author talk and book signing by Terry Armstrong, author of “Holiday Headlock,” 11 a.m. Saturday, free. wtcpl.org and 330-856-2011.
YOUNGSTOWN FLEA BUILDING, 365 E. Boardman St., Youngstown: Holiday Flea, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. youngstownflea.com
YOUNGSTOWN MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION, Raccoon Road and Four Mile Run Road, Austintown: Fall Open House, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 14, $5 with children ages 11 and younger admitted free. yomodelrrclub@yahoo.com.
Theater
ACTS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 40 S. Irvine Ave., Sharon, Pa.: “A Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 14, $25 adults and $20 students. www.actspac.org and 724-815-4388.
COLUMBIANA ARTS THEATER, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana: Squeaky Wheel Theater Company — “A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 14, $20 and $15. www.atthecat.com.
CONNOR PALACE, Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland: “Spamalot,” 7:30 p.m. today and Friday, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $24 to $130. playhousesquare.org and 216-241-6000.
HOPEWELL THEATRE, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown: Millennial Theatre Company — “Who’s Holiday,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Dec. 13, $20. millennialtheatre.org.
TRINITY PLAYHOUSE, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon: “A Trailer Park Holiday,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 14, $17 adults and $15 for students and senior citizens. stageleftplayers.org.
YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown: Rust Belt Theater Company –“How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 14, Moyer Room, $20. experienceyourarts.org and 330-259-9651.
To be included in the weekly Ticket calendar, email your information to agray@tribtoday.com or mail it to Ticket Calendar, Tribune Chronicle / Vindicator, 240 Franklin St. SE, Warren, OH 44483. The deadline is noon Monday for inclusion in that week’s calendar.