Serving Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood Counties
“Les Misérables” will take the Stranahan Theater stage for eight performances June 3-8.
Tickets start at $49 and are available for purchase at BroadwayInToledo.com and StranahanTheater.com.
The performance schedule is:
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, “Les Misérables” tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.
This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.
Please note: BroadwayInToledo.com, Etix.com and the Stranahan Theater Box Office are the only official sources for tickets to all shows in the 24–25 Broadway in Toledo Series.
OJHS plans 2nd spaghetti dinner
The 2nd Annual Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society Spaghetti Dinner will be held Tuesday, June 3, from 4-7:30 p.m. in the Jerusalem Township Community Hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd. (SR 2), Curtice.
Artist Robert Kroeger will return with 15 painting created from the Lucas County Barns he visited on OJHS’s tour last year. As a donation, he is gifting the paintings to OJHS to be auctioned off as a fundraiser for the organization.
Proceeds from the sale will benefit OJHS’s 2025 programs and events as well as the organization’s “Raisin' the Roof” campaign. Kroeger is also an author and will have his books available for sale at the event.
Dinner will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. The menu includes spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, rolls and butter, beverage and homemade desserts.
From 6:30-7:30 p.m., OJHS trustee, historian, genealogist and life coach Elvis S. Shepherd will discuss local stories from his book, “Jerusalem Township on the Lake, Living Remnants of the Great Black Swamp.” The book will be available for purchase at the event.
Tickets for the event are $15 and will be available at the door or may be reserved in advance by calling 419-902-5149, emailing ojhs1963@gmail.com or visiting ojhs.org.
Genoa Homecoming
The Genoa Homecoming celebration continues Saturday, May 31 in the village’s downtown.
Saturday’s schedule includes:
Learn more at genoahomecoming.org.
Together We Move
The Ability Center will present Together We Move, a community movement designed to bring people of all abilities together at Glass City Metropark–Market Hall on Sunday, June 1. The metropark is located at 983 Front St., Toledo.
This free, inclusive, and family-friendly event invites attendees to celebrate the power of movement—together. Registration opens at 9 a.m., with the event officially kicking off at 10 a.m.
Participants will be welcomed into an atmosphere of connection, empowerment, and possibility. “At the heart of Together We Move is a simple yet powerful belief: when we move together, we grow together,” said Maggie Dreier, Director of Independent Living. “This event is about more than movement—it's about building a future shaped by inclusion, strength, and the stories we share.”
Event highlights include:
Visit abilitycenter.org/together-we-move/ for more details.
Mud Hens, Walleye Takeover
The Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye are taking over the Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Saturday, May 31, from noon-4 p.m.
The event will feature baseball and hockey-themed games, prizes, activities, and more. Food trucks will also be on hand.
Admission is free. Visit toledolibrary.org/takeover/ for more details.
Walbridge Library sets June programs
Join the Walbridge Library, 108 N. Main St., for Baby’s First Brushstrokes on Wednesday, June 4, at 10:30 a.m.
The fun, interactive art session is designed for babies and toddlers, who can explore their creativity through finger painting and experimenting with colors and textures.
All materials will be provided. This program is for children ages 3 and under. No registration is required.
Touch a Truck
Kids can experience a firetruck and ambulance up close on Wednesday, June 11, from 2-3 p.m. at the library. Families can visit the library to learn more about the Lake Township Fire Department and get the opportunity to touch the trucks. No registration is required.
Day Camp at the Library
The library will offer Day Camps for kids ages 6 and up June 13 and July 28 at 2 p.m.
Sessions include:
No registration is required. For more information, call 419-666-9900.
Power Up!
Put on your hard hats and buckle up your construction vests—something BIG is rolling into Imagination Station.
Imagination Station is partnering with Kokosing for an action-packed weekend of big machines and hands-on fun during The Science of Big Machines on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22.
The weekend will offer a behind-the-scenes look at how STEAM powers the real world of construction. Attendees can gear up for a day of fun as they learn the science behind moving the earth—literally.
Climb into the driver’s seat of real construction equipment. Meet the experts from Kokosing and learn how these big machines get big jobs done. Plus discover all the possible careers in the construction industry.
“We’re proud to partner with Kokosing to showcase the science of construction during The Science of Big Machines,” said Carl Nelson, chief scientist at Imagination Station. “From shaping the Riverwalk to supporting the science center after our water line break, Kokosing’s impact is everywhere in Toledo—and now our community gets an exciting, hands-on look at the power and precision behind their work.”
The experience is included with admission.
Imagination Station is located at 1 Discovery Way, Toledo. visit imaginationstationtoledo.org for more details.
Party in the Park
“Party in the Park” returns to Downtown Toledo, with free summer concerts every Fridays through Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. in Promenade Park in downtown Toledo.
The schedule includes:
June 6: Beef Carvers with opener The 25s
June 13: The Grape Smugglers & Hot Air Balloon Glow with opener Miser Vossen
June 20: Distant Cousinz with opener Wall Music
June 27: North of Nashville with opener J.T. Hayden
July 4: Toledo fireworks show
July 11: Arctic Clam with opener Nikki D and the Sisters of Thunder
July 18: The Day Drinkers with opener Funk Factory
July 25: The Skittlebots with opener Daisy Chain
Aug. 1: Jeep Fest
Aug. 8: Greggie and the Jets with opener Venyx, and Elton John tribute band
Aug. 15: Toledo Pride
Aug. 22: “’90s R&B Jam” hosted Big Trice with DJ Lyte N Rod, Wall Music and Friends
Aug. 29: The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute Band & Drone Show with opener Ashley Martin Band
Bring your own chair. Coolers not permitted. There will be 10 local options for alcohol (cash and credit accepted,)
Visit facebook.com/partyintheparktoledo for more details.
Genoa Super Cruise-ins
Genoa Super Cruise-ins will be held Tuesdays June 24, July 29 and Aug. 26 from 6-8 p.m. in the village’s downtown.
Registration is $5. Cash prizes will be awarded. Drawings will be held for gas cards (open to registered drivers only).
Cruisin Zeake will provide music. Food and ice cream will be available for purchase. A 50/50 raffle will be held to benefit local charities.
Visit cruisinzeake.com for more information.
Yoga at the Grove
Relax, breathe and stretch with Yoga in the Grove, which will be offered on various dates throughout the summer at Spiegel Grove at Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Fremont.
Yoga Haven studio will offer yoga classes in the rose garden of the property, which is an arboretum and the estate of President Rutherford and First Lady Lucy Hayes.
Classes will be offered Friday, June 27, from 6:30-7:45 p.m.; Saturday, July 19, from 7:30-8:45 a.m. and Friday, Aug. 8, from 7-8:15 p.m.
This 75-minute classes are designed for all levels, and teachers will create variations to assist in accessibility to students’ needs. The class includes basic yoga poses, breathing practices and deep relaxation.
The cost is $10 for HPLM members and $15 for nonmembers.
Tickets are available at theyogahavenfremont.com. Yoga in the Grove is sponsored by GenoaBank. For information, call 419-332-2081, or visit rbhayes.org.
Vendors sought for arts, craft pop-ups
The Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council is looking for vendors for three pop-up arts and crafts events which will be held over the summer.
The 3rd Thursdays events will be held June 19, July 17, and Aug. 21, from 5-8 p.m., in the parking lot of The Arts Garage, 317 W. Perry St., Port Clinton. The Arts Garage itself will be open until 8 p.m. as well.
GPCAAC is looking for arts and crafts vendors who would like to set up a booth to sell their art to the public. Interested artists should register at gpcaac.org/arts-crafts-fest.
The GPCAAC monthly pop-up events will have at least one food truck (with the Rotary Perch Wagon featured on June 19), a make-and-take craft guests can participate in, along with entertainment. While there is a nominal charge to be a vendor, the pop-up events are free for the public to attend.
In addition, The Arts Garage offers classes for children and adults. Children who live in Ottawa County may take children's classes at no cost but must be accompanied by an adult. Interested persons can register at gpcaac.org.
The Arts Garage is open Thursday-Sunday, 11-4pm, and until 8pm on 3rd Thursdays.
Tee up for Freighter Golf
The National Museum of the Great Lakes is transforming transform its 617-foot Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship into a floating mini golf course this June for Freighter Golf: Around the Great Lakes, presented by Savage and Associates.
From June 1-30, museum guests can test their short game on five custom greens—one for each Great Lake— while exploring landmarks and stories tied to the region’s maritime heritage.
Access to the course is included with Museum Ship admission and is free for members and Museums for All participants. No tee time is required, and parking is free.
“There isn't anything quite like putting aboard a lake freighter!” said Cris Shell, NMGL Experience Manager. “The bounce of the steel, the curve of the deck, the breeze of the Maumee – it's a great challenge. Not to mention the courses themselves, one course for each of the Great Lakes, each with iconic landmarks and Great Lakes Geography.”
The event includes prizes and weekly drawings. Any hole-in-one earns an automatic entry into weekly drawings for tickets to the Greater Toledo Classic. Plus, all hole-in-one entries are also eligible to win a family membership to NMGL at month’s end.
The museum is located at 1701 Front St., Toledo. For admission rates, hour and more details, visit nmgl.org.
Music at the Market
The popular Music at the Market concert series returns to downtown Perrysburg on Thursday, June 5, kicking off a summer of free live music under the stars.
The series runs every Thursday evening from 7- 8:30 p.m., June through August, on the Commodore Schoolyard lawn at 140 E. Indiana Avenue—in the heart of the DORA District and in conjunction with the Perrysburg Farmers Market.
Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket and settle in for a rotating lineup of regional performers spanning a wide range of musical genres.
The 2025 season opens with a performance by The Madison Avenue Band, a nine-piece ensemble known for upbeat rhythms and exceptional showmanship.
The Music at the Market series is presented by Laibe Electric and supported by Lakeside Interior Contractors and Visit Perrysburg.
Chicks for Charity
Chicks for Charity, a nonprofit organization that inspires the joy and dignity of philanthropy in women and girls, will host its annual fundraising event, Chicks Mix `25, on Wednesday, June 18, from 5-9 p.m. at Birchwood Meadow in Swanton.
The event will include live music from the Toledo School for the Arts’ Steel Drum Band, basket raffles, a silent auction, food, drinks and more.
Tickets are $50 for Chicks ages 19 and older and $25 for Junior Chicks ages 3-18. Funds raised will support HOPE Toledo, which supports pre-K through post-secondary education. Purchase tickets at chicksforcharity.com.
Membership in Chicks for Charity is free to anyone who wants to have fun, do good and give back.
