Toledo Opera has partnered with the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation to present “Opera For All,” a series of free community events in Hancock County this spring. The series launches on March 6 with a “Family Opera On Wheels” performance of the original children’s opera “The Bear Who Couldn’t Fish” at Armes Hall in the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts {…}

Toledo Opera has announced two major events to get audiences excited for its forthcoming production of Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love.” First up is “Get Into the Spirit of Opera” alongside Toledo Spirits on Jan. 29, 2026 starting at 5:30 p.m. local time. The event serves as a preview for the Donizetti classic and includes signature cocktails created by Toledo {…}

Toledo Opera has announced it will host its annual fundraising gala, Opera Gala Route 250. The gala will be held at the Millbury Classic Cars & Trucks Museum on Saturday, May 9, 2026. This year’s event introduces a new setting and format for Toledo Opera’s signature fundraiser  and guests will have the opportunity to explore the museum, enjoy a retro {…}

Toledo Opera will present its annual “OPERAtunity Day” on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. The event concludes that evening with “Triviata Night” at Toledo Spirits, featuring a general-knowledge trivia competition with an operatic twist. With only 18 percent of Toledo Opera’s annual budget derived from ticket sales, OPERAtunity Day encourages community members to be a part of supporting such key initiatives {…}

Toledo Opera will present “Opera Cabaret” on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Toledo Opera offices. The evening will feature performances by the Toledo Opera Resident Artists and members of the Toledo Opera Chorus and is free and open to the public. Hosted by Toledo Opera Artistic Director Kevin Bylsma, Opera Cabaret offers audiences an informal evening {…}

Toledo Opera is teaming up with the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) to present two free LocalEyes tours on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. at the museum. The program coincides with Toledo Opera’s upcoming production of Bizet’s “Carmen.” Each LocalEyes tour pairs a TMA docent with a guest curator—an artist, professor, musician, or community member—who {…}