We're ready for spooky season here at LOOP Youngstown! Join us for some family-friendly Halloween fun and go trick-or-treating at our artist studios on Friday, October 30th from 6:00-8:00pm. Make your own trick-or-treat bag, visit artists studios for treats, pick a book from Lit Youngstown. Costumes encouraged. Costume or not, stop by to meet with artists! Location: 805 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown, OH 44502

LOOP Youngstown presents the 3rd annual Variety Show Benefit at the Westside Bowl from 5pm-8pm. This lively, one-night-only event will feature an eclectic mix of performances and visual arts. Put on your dancing shoes and join us for music by Razed by Robots, Clay Colley, TaeShawn Madison and Demos Papadimas. Live painting by James Shuttic, short films, stand-up, art raffle, and more! Back by popular demand, Emelia Sherin is event emcee. In 2026, we at LOOP Youngstown fulfilled our dream of...

Grief can be difficult to put into words, but writing can offer a gentle space to process loss, remember, reflect, and express what may be hard to say aloud. In this supportive Lit Youngstown workshop, participants will explore poetry and writing prompts designed to help them navigate grief. No previous writing experience is necessary, and there is no expectation to share anything you write. Come as you are, write at your own pace, and discover how putting words on the page can create space...