Butler Art Center, 344 S. Main St., hosts “The Monster Within,” an observance of domestic violence awareness, through Oct. 23. Pottery class is being held Tuesdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m. for adults and 5 to 7:30 p.m. for children age 8 and up and adults. Call 724-283-6922 or visit butlerartcenter.org. The center is open from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free.

Maridon Museum, 322 N. McKean St., presents a Japanese film series with installments tonight and Oct. 23 and Nov. 5. Admission is free but reservations are required. Call 724-282-0123. The museum also will have its annual Treasure or Trinket: Antiques Appraisals from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10, and a Murder Mystery Dinner on Oct. 17.